Canucks Central Jannik Hansen + Landon Ferraro on Rebuild Realities & Veteran Voices
Jan 17, 2026
Jannik Hansen, a former NHL forward and Vancouver Canucks alumnus, delves into the gritty realities of team rebuilds, emphasizing the importance of healthy scratches for player development and strategic losses. Joining him, Landon Ferraro, former NHL player and Sportsnet analyst, shares insights on maintaining veteran leadership amidst youth, highlighting Brock Boeser's emotional return to scoring. The duo discusses the delicate balance of drafting and nurturing talent, encapsulating the challenges and potential of a team in transition.
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Rebuilds Create Developmental Opportunity
- Rebuilds give young players more varied NHL opportunities to develop fast.
- Occasional losing streaks are expected but the goal is to collect high draft picks and long-term assets.
Use Scratches As A Teaching Tool
- Use healthy scratches as a reset to slow down decision-making and fix habits.
- Watch from above to see positioning, timing and where to get to the net instead of rushing plays.
Extend Minutes To Reveal Ceiling
- Give promising prospects extended minutes in a rebuild to reveal true ceilings.
- Test players like Liam O'Rien with 16–17 minute roles to see if they can handle top-six duties.