Canucks' Booth seeks to regain top-end speed

The Vancouver Province pours over the option the Canucks will have this summer of buying out the final season of David Booth's contract, or hope he can rebound for a strong season with good health.

Booth wants to stick around.

“I see myself as a power forward who can take pucks to the net and can score,” said Booth on Thursday. “I don’t think you’re labelled a scorer or a physical player — you’re both — and obviously Kesler is one of the best at that. I can do those things. Those are things I can do when I’m healthy and with a whole summer of training. I’m going to be working hard to prove not only to myself, but to a lot of people, I can still contribute.”

As far as his extra-curricular activities and any impact on hockey training?

“People say I train too much or have too many hobbies or activities,” shrugged Booth. “I don’t enjoy a Friday or a Saturday at the pub. I may be a little different in that sense, but I train very hockey specific through the summer and work on agility and quick feet. Last summer, I couldn’t do any of that. I can get as fast as I ever was.”

Source: Ben Kuzma, Vancouver Province