Zack Kassian is slated to get a bigger role in Vancouver this season. "I want to give him every opportunity to be a huge part of this team, and I told him that," new coach John Tortorella said at the beginning of training camp. "It's something I think the team needs as far as his willingness, as far as his playing into a bigger role. I'd like to see it happen. He's going to get the opportunity, but he's going to sink or swim himself. That's why I contacted Zack. This is a big year for him, and that's why I wanted him to step out of himself and be a big part of this club." The Canucks want to be able to play Kassian alongside the Sedin twins this season. He played with Daniel and Henrik last year and netted five goals in the first seven games there prior to heading back down the depth chart.