from Jim Morris of CBC,

Vancouver goaltender Jacob Markstrom said it's nothing personal, but not having reporters in the dressing room will be a good thing for the young Canucks.

Speaking on a video conference call, Markstrom said he already has seen the difference during training camp as his Canucks prepare for their play-in series against the Minnesota Wild.

"It's for sure a lot different than it could have been, especially in a Canadian market," said Markstrom, who is usually cordial but often blunt in talking with reporters. "In previous years, when you've been in the playoffs, the locker room is pretty much full of media. We're not going to have that right now.

"That's going to be good for our team. Nothing against you guys [but] it makes it a little bit easier for a lot of young players who have never been in playoff games that play for us."

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