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VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Canucks arrived for training camp Wednesday with high expectations following two first-round playoff exits. Fiery new coach John Tortorella is likely to be more demanding than laid-back predecessor Alain Vigneault, the winningest coach in team history. Vigneault was fired last spring and took over Tortorellas previous job with the New York Rangers. But with few roster changes expected as Tortorellas era in Vancouver begins under a reduced NHL salary cap, some veterans are looking for motivation from within. "We accomplished quite a bit, this core group, in the last five, six, seven years," said defenceman Kevin Bieksa. "But obviously the last two years, were not happy with at all. Two first-round exits. Last year was just straight-up embarrassing. "So we have a lot to prove to ourselves and everybody else obviously. Expectations in the (dressing) room are always going to be higher for us than from the media or the fans. We want to win. We want to win now. Weve been together for a long time and weve put in a lot of work." Players also expect to work hard under Tortorella, who was fired by the Rangers at the end of last season. Hes attempting to change his reputation for having a hot temper, little tolerance for reporters questions and a tendency to browbeat players. But Tortorella, who is also known for physically demanding training camps, said it will still take him some time to figure out which players need extra incentive to play at their best. "Its not always looking to kick a guy," said Tortorella. "Thats what happens sometimes when we talk about this (reputation), that all Im doing is kicking people. "Thats not what this is about. Its watching, observing (and) thats why I cant wait to get going. I want to get to know them. I want them to know me, and then you go through your day-to-day situations and what comes up that day, react to. Ill make mistakes. I hope I correct them and go the right way, but you cant forecast, you cant predict, how youre going to (motivate players.) You need to take each day at a time." The Canucks held off-ice physical tests Wednesday at Rogers Arena and will conduct on-ice testing at the University of British Columbia on Thursday before hitting the ice for workouts back at their downtown rink Friday. Winger Zack Kassian, 22, acquired two seasons ago from Buffalo in the Cody Hodgson trade, is one player who appears likely to receive an extra push from Tortorella. The coach reached out to Kassian in the off-season in a bid to get him going early. "I want to give him every opportunity to be a huge part of this team, and Ive told him that," said Tortorella. "I want to give him an opportunity because of what people have told me about him. Its something that I think the team needs as far as his willingness, as far as his playing into a bigger role within the team. Id like to see it happen." He wants Kassian, who may get a chance to play as a top-six forward in pre-season games, "to step out of himself" and become a "big part" of the club. Kassian, who has played on all four lines without establishing a clear place, said its up to him to show what he can do and earn a bigger role. "Its always tough when youre bouncing around on lines, but I dont want to use an excuse," said Kassian. "I need to get more consistent. The mental side of the game, I felt like Ive grown this summer, and I come in more mature and stronger and in better shape than last season, and thats all you can expect. "I think Im going in with open eyes this year." He was Buffalos top draft choice (13th overall) in 2009, but has yet to live up to his billing as a prototypical power forward. The LaSalle, Ont., native recorded seven goals and four assists in 39 games with the Canucks after the lockout and had 21 points (8-13) while toiling for their former Chicago Wolves farm club during the labour dispute. Tortorella also hopes to get more out of centre Ryan Kesler, who is healthy again after hip, shoulder and wrist injuries limited his training in the past two off-seasons. Kesler spent the summer getting his body "where it needs to be." Kesler believes he and Vancouvers emotional new coach can get along. "I think were a good fit," said Kesler. "We both want to win, we both hate losing, and Im looking forward to the challenge." While players go through a feeling-out process with Tortorella, goaltender Roberto Luongo will "just try to feel it out" when it comes to staying with the Canucks after the club indicated it would trade him in the past two off-seasons. While Luongo said he could not ask for anything better than being a starter in the NHL, he has yet to express pleasure about staying in Vancouver. "Im not saying Im unhappy," he said. "Right now, I just want to be playing and then well see how it goes." Defenceman Dan Hamhuis said all the Canucks are eager for the season to start under Tortorella. Hamhuis, a 30-year-old Smithers, B.C., native said players must be mentally tough when dealing with criticism from the new coach, who pledged to implement a culture that allows players to be highly creative on offence but still play strong defence. "Hes going to raise his voice and yell at us if hes not happy with our performance," said Hamhuis. "Weve got to expect that and we cant get down on ourselves and get down and be upset in a way that its going to negatively affect our play. "We have to understand that he wants the best for us, and hes not trying to put us down as individuals. Hes trying to build us up." Notes: Winger David Booth remains out with an ankle injury suffered last March. General manager Mike Gillis said Booth has still not been cleared to play. Iker Casillas Jersey . Left guard Clint Boling tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 17-10 victory in San Diego on Sunday. The Bengals put him on injured reserve Tuesday. Gareth Bale Jersey . Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Friday night and tightened the top of the NL Central. The Reds moved within three games of the second-place Cardinals, who have won seven of their last nine games while staying right behind the division-leading Brewers. http://www.realmadridteamshop.com/James-Rodriguez-Real-Madri d-Jersey.html . Buck finished with two hits for the Indians, while starter Mitch Talbot threw 5 1/3 innings. He gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks, while striking out two. Niko Gallego and Tony Abreu had RBI doubles for Arizona. Raphael Varane Real Madrid . - Former NFL safety Darren Sharper pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he drugged and raped two women he met at a West Hollywood night club, while the emergence of a new accuser in Florida left him under investigation in five states. Marcelo Real Madrid Jersey .Y. -- Marcos Ambrose should be on pins and needles but says hes not.MILWAUKEE -- Stephen Jackson is starting to find his rhythm. Gregg Popovich is still searching for his defence. Jackson had 34 points and eight assists in his best game since joining Milwaukee in an off-season trade, leading the Bucks to a 106-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. "My shot is starting to get in better shape, thats the main thing," said Jackson, who missed 70 of his 103 shots in the teams first eight games. Jackson was slowed by a lower back injury in the off-season that limited his practice during the shortened training camp and pre-season. "People have got to realize that I havent played basketball in six months," he said. "It feels good to knock down a shot, but it feels better that we won." Tony Parker scored 22 points for San Antonio, which has lost all four of its road games while winning all six of its home contests. Popovich, who has been the Spurs coach since 1996, had a scathing indictment of his teams defence. "Its the worst defensive team weve ever had," he said. "We have a long way to go." Milwaukee also got a big lift from the return of centre Andrew Bogut, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds after missing four games to return home to Australia for an undisclosed personal issue. "I wasnt feeling great, but I wasnt feeling too bad," Bogut said. "I thought Id feel worse to be honest with you. My sleep patterns have been off." The Bucks had lost five consecutive games, losing big leads in many of the contests. "We won, thats what we did different," Jackson said. "Thats all that matters. We found a way to win and close the game out." Richard Jeffersons tying three-point attempt hit the back of the rim at the buzzer. "It was a good shot, it just didnt fall," he said. Popovich blamed himself for the team not getting a good play to run in the final seconds. He said he yelled for the players to call timeout instead of telling the referees he wanted one. "Ive got to get it through my head that you can go to the officials," he said. "I just cant get it through my head. I should have been all over the official to get the timeout. "I tried to yell out to the players ffor the timeout and they didnt hear it," he said, terming the final play alley ball.dddddddddddd It was my fault. I should have been on top of the referee." Jackson was obtained from Charlotte on June 23 in a deal that also included Sacramento. He struggled with his shot the first eight games, making only 32 per cent of his field-goal attempts. He had no such problems against the Spurs, making 12 of 17 shots, including a 3-for-4 night from three-point range. He also hit all seven of his free throw attempts while playing 42 minutes. "He was great," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said. "He scored the ball, he passed the ball. He did a lot of stuff out there. We needed that, for sure." Carlos Delfino had 18 points and Brandon Jennings added 15 points and 11 assists for Milwaukee. Tim Duncan scored 20 points and rookie Kawhi Leonard had 19 for San Antonio. Trailing 104-103, Parker set up San Antonios offence with just under a minute left looking for the go-ahead basket. Jennings reached around his back and knocked the ball away to Jackson. Jackson made a quick pass to a streaking Jennings for the easy fast-break dunk, giving the Bucks a 106-103 lead with 50 seconds left. Duncan then was called for an offensive foul on Bogut with 35 seconds left. A jump ball went to the Spurs with 15 seconds remaining, but no timeout was called. Parker worked the three-point line, but was unable to shake Jennings and passed to Jefferson. The forwards shot went off the back of the rim and was rebounded by Bucks rookie Jon Leuer as time expired. The Bucks took the lead for good, 93-92, on Jacksons 14-foot jumper with 6:53 to go. Jeffersons three-pointer in the closing seconds of the first half pulled the Spurs into a 59-59 tie at the break. Notes: Spurs G T.J. Ford strained his left hamstring in the first quarter and did not return. Popovich said there was no timetable for his return. . Bucks G Mike Dunleavy will miss another two to four weeks due to a groin injury. He has only played in three games. . Bucks F Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (right knee tendinitis) and G Beno Udrih (left shoulder sprain) both missed the game. . It was the only time the teams play this season. ' ' '
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