Canucks: Brad May talks MacEwen, Sedin twins, Green and more
Part 1
Q: Retired from professional hockey since 2010, what have you been up to these days?
“Been in television for nine of the ten years, I basically started off in Toronto working for Sportsnet and NHL Network, then Leafs TV, the Buffalo Sabres, I was with the Vegas Golden Knights as an analyst. It’s been a ton of fun. The last 6-8 months I took a step away from hockey, took a breath, and I’m trying to figure out what’s next for Brad.”
Q: You were warmly welcomed back to Vancouver on the 2000s Era Night when you got the opportunity to join the fans in celebrating such a storied franchise. How did it feel to be back in the spotlight in Vancouver and back in the classic white orca Canucks jersey?
“First of all, love Vancouver, I got to play there twice for the Canucks. Incredibly honored and flattered that they asked me to come back and help the team celebrate the decade of the 2000s, but also represent my teammates and guys that played. It was a ton of fun. A great weekend in Vancouver. People have always been kind to my family, that weekend was no exception. It was cool.”
Q: In an interview on The PP1 Podcast you mentioned the fact that Zack MacEwen really caught your eye during his 2 goal performance on Era Night against the Avalanche. What do you like about his game? What kind of advice would you give him?
“I don’t know the player, I never met him, I was watching the game when I was in Vancouver. Number 71 jumped out at me. Finished his checks, he was on the right side of every battle. The defensive side, he had the ability to read, to get in on the forecheck, of course, he finished twice in that game as well (2 goals). Travis loves (his) compete-level. He’s throwback, he’s old school. Not a lot of players like that nowadays. MacEwen has all the intangibles. His character stands out. The coach loves his character.”
“MacEwen has the ability that if games are being won or lost, he can be a factor in every single one of them. I appreciate those players that can be a chameleon, change, and wear a lot of different hats.”