"Very Proud To Be A Canuck": Tyler Myers Discusses Re-Signing In Vancouver & The Upcoming 2024-25 Season
Tyler Myers signed a three-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks this offseason.
Photo by Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports - "Very Proud To Be A Canuck": Tyler Myers Discusses Re-Signing In Vancouver & The Upcoming 2024-25 SeasonFew players have been with the organization longer than Tyler Myers. The 34-year-old defenceman is entering his sixth season with the Vancouver Canucks after signing a three-year extension before the start of free agency. A key piece of Vancouver's blue line, Myers is ready for what should be another successful season, which will also feature hitting the 1,000-game mark for his career.
As mentioned, Myers signed a three-year extension worth $9 million this offseason. The deal will keep Myers in Vancouver until the end of the 2026-27 season and expires when he is 37. For Myers, re-signing with the organization was important as it keeps his family close to their home in the Okanagan.
It's always what we wanted," said Myers. "Family and I live in Kelowna. BC has become our home. Very excited to be back, very proud to be a Canuck and to get three more years out of it. It's a great feeling for us."
Expectations are high for this Canucks team heading into the 2024-25 season. The organization is coming off a year in which they won their first-ever Pacific Division title while also making it to Game 7 of the second round. As for Myers, he is very aware of the expectations and is "still very motivated and excited to get the year going." He also explained that accountability is going to be crucial if the team is going to build off their success from 2023-24.
"We talked last year and even a bit before that about how we wanted to raise our standard. I think that just continues. We raised our standard from last year. Our expectations are higher. I'm sure the accountability is going to be more evident throughout the season, but it's good; makes us better. We know, leaving the rink, that we're all in for each other."
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Like every year, Training Camp featured prospects and younger players trying to leave an impression on Vancouver's coaching and management staff. The drills were intense at times, which is a positive as it shows players are ready for the start of the season. This is something Myers noticed as well, especially from some of the younger players who embraced the challenge from the beginning.
"I think all the guys have approached the first couple of days really well. They're not really dipping their toes in, which is great to see. The pace has been high, and that's what you want at a Training Camp. Good internal competition."
Now that Training Camp is complete, Myers can start focusing on the start of the regular season. While every year features milestones, this year is special as Myers is just five games away from the 1,000 mark for his career. According to Myers, while his main focus is on preparing for the season, he is excited for the chance to hit the 1,000-game mark this year.
"You think about it a little bit for sure, five games away. It's a pretty cool feeling. Focused on camp and making sure that I still prepare well going into the start of the season, and whenever it does come, it'll be pretty cool."
Based on Vancouver's commitment to Myers, it is clear they have high expectations for the 6'8" defenceman. He had arguably his best season since joining the organization last year and plays the type of game that works well in Rick Tocchet's system. If Myers can replicate that level of success, it will go a long way in helping the Canucks take another step forward in 2024-25.
