Canucks Talk

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss who the best Hart candidates are at this point in the season, and whether or not Quinn Hughes should be in that conversation. Then it's addressing the growing JT Miller rumours, before a look around the league.

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ recent surge in the Pacific Division despite missing key players and explore the implications of Demko’s anticipated Friday return and Hronek’s injury updates. Landon Ferraro joins to highlight standout performances from Suter, Garland, and Pettersson while addressing the challenges on the backend and Hoglander’s struggles. Plus, they dive into Rick Tocchet's thoughts on the team's defensive depth and the brilliance of Quinn Hughes, who continues to shine as a potential MVP candidate.

Jamie and Thomas talk about The Canucks continuing their climb in the Pacific Division, overcoming key absences while keeping pace with strong competition. They also discuss why a Friday home debut for Thatcher Demko makes the most sense, USA Hockey's expectations for JT Miller at the 4 Nations Tournament, and the latest on Filip Hronek's injury evaluation. Plus, Nils Höglander is drawing trade interest from the Penguins and Capitals—what could this mean for Vancouver?

Brendan Batchelor joins Jamie to break down the Canucks' current struggles and the challenges they face with playoff hopes still alive. With the team battling injuries, including Filip Hronek’s absence, and defensive issues mounting, can Vancouver hang on? They discuss recent roster moves, including sending down Arshdeep Bains and calling up Mark Friedman, as well as the team’s need for a trade. What type of move should the Canucks make—depth or a big splash? Plus, we dive into Nils Höglander’s dwindling role, his potential as a trade chip, and whether the Canucks can turn their offensive struggles around. Satiar Shah also joins the conversation to talk about the playoff race, the challenges of acquiring defensemen in a weak trade market.

Join us for your daily deep dive into the Vancouver Canucks! In this episode, Jamie breaks down Filip Hronek's injury and its potential impact on the Canucks’ defensive lineup. How will Vancouver adapt to this setback? Plus, we dive into updates on Arturs Silovs and Thatcher Demko and take a closer look at the latest playoff standings.

Jamie and Thomas break down a tough night for the Canucks defensively and analyze the challenges of balancing their defensive lineup. They also explore how the team can rebuild offensive confidence after a lackluster showing against Boston. Plus, a deeper conversation on the often-overlooked realities of players dealing with the downswing of their aging curves.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the latest buzz around the Vancouver Canucks as they prepare to face the Boston Bruins. They discuss the Bruins' resilience and whether a coaching change could give them an edge. From Jim Montgomery’s surprising exit to J.T. Miller’s growth and Allvin’s praise, they explore intriguing storylines both on and off the ice. Plus, a quirky revelation from Bruce Boudreau about his Cameo ban during his Canucks tenure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks vs. Bruins matchup and explore whether Boston will benefit from a new coach bump, while diving into the puzzling success of the Bruins and Jim Montgomery’s curious exit. Jannik Hansen shares his insights on concussions, Pettersson’s sky-high expectations, and the rarity of finding breakout stars like Burrows. Plus, they evaluate the Canucks' lineup, from Carson Soucy’s struggles to Höglander’s potential for top-six minutes, and debate early takes on the Sherwood-Pettersson pairing.

The Whiteboard dives into the Canucks’ impressive 4-3 win over the Senators, kicking off their six-game road trip on a high note despite missing key players like Miller and Boeser and losing Hughes early in the game. Jamie and Thomas break down the defensive effort, the dominance of the Pettersson-Sherwood-DeBrusk line, and the growing optimism in the locker room. They also discuss the controversial Hughes hit, potential lineup shifts, and playoff projections. Plus, reports of Rangers’ struggles and trade rumors add an intriguing NHL-wide twist.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Kevin Woodley to explore the Canucks’ evolving identity, including the defensive depth stepping up in Hughes’ absence and Silovs’ bounce-back performance. They spotlight the dynamic Pettersson-Sherwood-DeBrusk line, with Sherwood thriving in an elevated role, and debate impactful signings and Demko’s progress toward a return. Woodley offers insights into what a healthy Demko’s workload might look like. Plus, Boeser’s potential comeback and fun line name suggestions like "Depeche Mode" and "The Costco Guys" round out the episode.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance analyze the Canucks’ defensive pairings, debate whether the team should sacrifice young players for rental pieces, and assess the current trade market. Would the Canucks make a move just to "shake things up"? Abbotsford Canucks GM Ryan Johnson joins the show to discuss Max Sasson’s development, Manny Malhotra’s impact, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, the young defensive core, and Danila Klimovich. Later, Dimitri Filipovic stops by to go around the NHL, covering the Sens, Bruins, Canucks, and even drafting “sick activities.”

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview the Canucks’ upcoming six-game road trip. They explore potential trade targets, including whether Nikita Zadorov could be a realistic option. Plus, betting odds for the matchup against Ottawa and key lineup notes ahead of the road trip.

Sportsnet 650's play-by-play announcer Brendan Batchelor joins the show as the guys preview the Canucks’ upcoming six-game road trip. Who will step up, and who’s most important to the team’s success? They also debate whether it’s just a matter of time for Jake DeBrusk to find his game and discuss why Drance wants Pettersson to show a little “rah rah” on this trip. Later, NHL writer John Matisz from The Score weighs in on the Bruins’ coaching change, who’s next on the hot seat, the Canucks’ road trip challenges, and the state of the Pacific Division.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the latest headlines for the Vancouver Canucks. Topics include Thatcher Demko's re-injury risk, Max Sasson's call-up, a potential opportunity for Nils Höglander, and key lineup notes.

Jamie and Drance highlight all things Vancouver Canucks. Hear from Coach Tocchet at practice and an update on Thatcher Demko's progress.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance kick off the show by breaking down the Canucks’ loss to the NY Rangers. Donnie and Dhali join for the weekly crossover to recap last night’s game, highlighting the positives, including Sherwood’s strong play, DeBrusk’s need for improvement, whether Hoglander is in Tocchet’s doghouse, and all things Canucks. Jamie and Drance also explore potential top-six line combinations. Later, Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala joins to discuss the Canucks’ performance, concerns about DeBrusk, Lekkerimaki’s first impressions, and the latest Canucks trade rumors.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Landon Ferraro who weighs in on the Canucks’ challenges with JT Miller out of the lineup and the importance of chemistry on the power play. Jonny Lazarus joins to discuss the Adam Fox vs. Quinn Hughes debate, the Bruins’ decision to fire Jim Montgomery, and the team’s uncanny resilience. Plus, they delve into the off-ice struggles affecting 20% of the roster, the Canucks’ chances against the Rangers, and the mystery surrounding JT Miller’s absence.

Jamie and Thomas talk about JT Miller taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. They also talk about the Canucks wrapping up a six game home stand against a very good New York Rangers team tonight at Rogers Arena and how the Canucks need a win tonight to go .500 on the home stand.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Iain MacIntyre to discuss the Canucks' struggles when key players like J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson are off their game. They dive into the implications of a potential salary cap increase and how it could reshape trade strategies, as teams position themselves for future gains. Additionally, they explore the Canucks' defensive lineup and the importance of maintaining momentum as they strive for consistency amidst a challenging season.

Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks splitting a back-to-back set at home, but do little to ease concerns about their form. They also talk about Rick Tocchet benching JT Miller and the team's PK struggles against Nashville. This leaves them wondering what has actually been the most fun game the team has played this season

Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks suffering a crushing 5-2 defeat to the Islanders, with Jonathan Lekkerimäki's debut goal as the lone highlight of the night. They are joined by Dimitri Filipovic and Brendan Batchelor as he gives the latest post-practice notes and they get into Rick Tocchet taking the blame for the team's lifeless performance, raising questions about Vancouver's intensity in critical games.

Jamie and Thomas recap the 5-2 to Canucks loss to the Islanders including Rick Tocchet's apology to the fans for their home performance this season, Lekkerimaki's first NHL goal and the lineup notes from practice today.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith to talk about Dakota Joshua's return, Elias Pettersson's improvements and her assessment of the team this season. They also discuss Kevin Lankinen's starts, Aatu Raty's revenge game against his former team and Hear from Coach Rick Tocchet.

Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks hosting Bo Horvat and the Islanders tonight at Rogers Arena. They also discuss Dakota Joshua's return and Elias Pettersson's improvement of play.

Jamie and Thomas talk about JT Miller battling through adversity to deliver a standout performance, while Lekkerimaki impresses in his debut by fulfilling Tocchet's directives. The crew debates whether there's a spot in the top six for Lekkerimaki or if he'd be better off developing elsewhere. Plus, Thomas Drance weighs in on Hoglander’s future and makes the case for Dakota Joshua’s impending debut.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali as they debate Ryan Kesler's eligibility for the Ring of Honour. Ryan Kesler also joins as he shares his regrets about leaving the Canucks and coaching. They also discuss Lekkerimaki’s resilient performance under pressure, highlighting his hockey IQ and potential, along with Sherwood’s standout game. Jason Bukala joins to analyze Lekkerimaki’s debut, Pettersson’s physical play, and the Canucks’ playoff potential, while also sharing thoughts on the impact of the CHL/NCAA collaboration on player development.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Pat Steinberg as they talk about the impact of Anthony Mantha's loss on the Flames, highlighting his inconsistency and the opportunity it opens for Matt Coronato. Steinberg emphasizes the need for improvements in the Calgary Flames power play and penalty kill while contemplating potential trades as the deadline approaches. Later they get into the Canucks goaltending situation with Kevin Woodley and the importance of young players like Lekkerimaki, and the coaching dynamics with Tocchet as the team navigates its roster and performance challenges.

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks game tonight versus the Flames, which include Jonathan Lekkerimaki set to make his NHL debut! They also talk about Brock Boeser's mystery timeline and lineup notes ahead of the game.

Kyle Bukauskas joins Jamie Dodd to discuss the Montreal Canadiens’ critical 6-5 win over Buffalo, addressing fan frustration with the organization’s shifting focus from rebuilding to competing. Bukauskas notes that, while some suggest tanking to secure top prospect James Hagens, the team’s roster may not be weak enough to guarantee high lottery odds. He also covers Travis Green’s impact in Ottawa, where he enforces higher expectations on young players, which they seem to embrace despite growing pains. Later, Landon Ferraro joins Dodd, and they analyze the Canucks’ recent loss to Edmonton, the team’s struggles with consistency, and the heavy responsibilities placed on J.T. Miller.

Jamie Dodd discusses several major updates on the Vancouver Canucks. The team traded Daniel Sprong to Seattle and called up 2022 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who is expected to develop his offensive game under Rick Tocchet's guidance. Lekkerimaki's debut marks a milestone for GM Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford, being their first draft pick to reach the NHL for Vancouver. Jamie also highlight Elias Pettersson's impressive performance against Edmonton, noting his potential to regain consistency as the team approaches a stretch of home games.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Landon Ferraro as he shares his discomfort over Tanner Jeannot's hit on Brock Boeser and explores how players and officials should respond in such situations, especially when it impacts team dynamics. Jamie and Thomas then discuss the Canucks’ confidence boost from their road trip, spotlighting Quinn Hughes’ stellar performance and Jake DeBrusk’s scoring streak, as well as potential risks facing the Oilers in their upcoming playoff rematch. Wrapping up, they analyze lineup changes if Boeser is out, weigh options like Lekkerimaki and Sherwood, and question whether Elias Pettersson is fully tapping into his superstar potential.

Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks first ever California sweep. They go into detail about Quinn Hughes' excellence and make comps from other sports on how incredible he is. they also discuss Tanner Jeannot's hit on Brock Boeser and get into some lineup notes.

Thomas is joined by Vancouver Giants head coach Manny Viveiros as they dive into the success of the Giants, breaking the misconception of being purely a high-flying team and emphasizing their defensive-first approach to achieve balanced play. He discusses the challenge of getting young players to buy into a defense-first mentality, highlighting the standout two-way performance of Cameron Schmidt, who leads the league in goals. Dimitri Filipovic joins for the last hour, where they rank Pacific division teams into competitive tiers and praises Vegas for its depth and cap-savvy roster moves, while expressing disappointment with Anaheim's current lineup.

Thomas previews the Canucks game in Los Angeles. He dives into the LA Kings play this season and how it's vastly improved from last year. Hear the latest post practice notes and what the lineup will look like ahead of the game.

Thomas is joined by Dan Murphy to get the latest from Canucks practice in Los Angeles including Demko practicing on the ice.

Thomas is joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to discuss the Canucks California roadtrip performance, most notably Kevin Lankinen's solid goaltending. Later Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins to talk more Canucks and what he sees in their recent play.

Thomas gives a Canucks game day preview as the team is on their California roadtrip set to take on the Ducks. He talks about how the Canucks have recalled forward Aatu Raty and assigned forward Arshdeep Bains to the AHL. Later he is joined by Sportsnet's Matt Marchese as he shares his thoughts on what's been going on with Elias Pettersson and Dimitri Filipovic joins to discuss how to maximize the Canucks roster.

Thomas gives a Canucks game day preview as the team is on their California roadtrip set to take on the Ducks. He talks about how the Canucks have recalled forward Aatu Raty and assigned forward Arshdeep Bains to the AHL.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks win in San Jose and how the team is making small errors that makes otherwise easy wins harder to achieve. They also ask how different the Canucks really are this year and how their underlying profile is very similar to last year. They are joined by Canucks Army's Dave Hall to talk Abbotsford Canucks prospects and finish the show answering some of your biggest Canucks concerns.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks win in San Jose and how the team is making small errors that makes otherwise easy wins harder to achieve. They also ask how different the Canucks really are this year and how their underlying profile is very similar to last year.

Jamie and Thomas preview the upcoming California roadtrip and are joined by Shayna Goldman to discuss the latest NHL headlines including the Oilers blowout win over the Predators and if the Capitals are the real deal. Later they play Rick Tocchet and Dakota Joshua's audio from practice and finish the show with Dimitri Filipovic as they draft Canucks players who haven't played to their capabilities yet.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest rumblings surrounding Elias Pettersson and which teams would likely be interested in him. They also talk about the Canucks upcoming California roadtrip and which game they expect to see the return of Dakota Joshua.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the Vancouver Canucks' season start, analyzing the team's early challenges and standout performances. They take a close look at Elias Pettersson's recent form, examining whether his performance is impacting team dynamics and morale. Jamie and Thomas also address the Canucks' power play struggles, dissecting what might be holding them back from capitalizing on offensive opportunities. In addition to the Canucks talk, Sean Gentille from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' season so far and shares insights on the ongoing debate between Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes—two of the league’s premier young defensemen. The episode also previews the upcoming Four Nations Tournament, offering a look at some of the talent on display.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks 6-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The guys discuss what went wrong for the Canucks and reflect on the team needing more from their star players. The episode touches on the Canucks start through their first nine games and preview the playoff chances for the Canucks.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance cover the Canucks' upcoming game against the Devils, featuring the much-anticipated matchup of the three Hughes brothers on the ice together. They also discuss NHL franchise valuations, with the Canucks now valued at $1.7 billion, and the impact this could have on salary cap increases and expansion possibilities. The episode touches on the Canucks' defense needs, Silovs' chance to prove himself as a starter, and some notable lineup changes, including Hoglander's demotion to the fourth line.

On this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into Vancouver's clash against the Devils in the "Hughes Bowl" and explore whether the Canucks have established a clear team identity yet. In The Crossover with Donnie & Dhali they discuss Vancouver's power-play struggles, Lankinen's solid performance in Demko’s absence, and lineup decisions, including giving Arturs Silovs the start. Joined by Jason Bukula, they also assess players like Jake DeBrusk and Carson Soucy, while considering potential moves for defensive depth.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Brendan Batchelor joins hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance to break down the Canucks' struggles and lineup changes. They discuss the team’s lackluster power play, issues in defensive structure, and recent demotions for Nils Höglander. Kevin Lankinen’s steady goaltending has kept the team competitive, despite inconsistencies from Pettersson and other key players. As the Canucks face challenges integrating new faces and adapting their lines, questions remain around who will step up to anchor the offense and improve their season trajectory.

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks OT loss over the Canes. They discuss Tocchet voicing his frustration over the team not buying in and the reduced ice time on Pettersson’s line.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks’ recent game against the Penguins, emphasizing strong goals by Pettersson and Bains and Daniel Sprong’s impactful play. They also discuss the upcoming matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, who will be missing key players due to injuries and travel issues, potentially giving the Canucks an edge. Special guest Kevin Woodley offers insights into Kevin Lankinen’s strengths and weaknesses as Vancouver's starting goalie. Finally, Rick Tocchet shares his thoughts on the lineup and player performances ahead of the game.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the Canucks’ recent 4-3 win over the Penguins in The Whiteboard. They break down each goal, with highlights like Arshdeep Bains scoring his first NHL goal and the team’s effective counterattacks. Daniel Sprong’s impact as an offensive spark plug is also discussed, as his energy could elevate the Canucks to a higher level. Looking ahead, the hosts preview the upcoming challenge against the defensive powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes, a true test of the Canucks' offensive strategies.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest headlines surrounding Pettersson via Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts. they dive into how management tasked JT Miller and Quinn Hughes to attempt to "toughen" Pettersson up and how this approach is questionable. They also preview the Canucks upcoming game against the Penguins and are joined by Dimitri Filipovic to share their predictions and conduct a draft.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest headlines surrounding Pettersson via Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts. they dive into how management tasked JT Miller and Quinn Hughes to attempt to "toughen" Pettersson up and how this approach is questionable.

Jamie and Thomas preview the three game home stand, the latest on Demko and they discuss Elias Pettersson and JT Miller's “testy exchange” at practice.

Jamie and Thomas discuss What’s real and what’s not from the Canucks first 6 games. They are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to talk about Thatcher Demko's timeline, Dakota Joshua's return and the testy exchange between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson.

Jamie is joined by Jason Bukala and Landon Ferraro as they discuss the progress of key players and the impact of coaching strategies on performance. They highlight the development of Garland, Sherwood’s competitive nature, and Brannstrom's need to adjust under pressure. Ferraro also analyzes the performance of Danton Heinen’s line, Quinn Hughes’ smart play, and the Canucks' more determined power play, led by Pettersson's growing confidence and game vision. Jamie is joined by Jason Bukala and Landon Ferraro as they discuss the progress of key players and the impact of coaching strategies on performance. They highlight the development of Garland, Sherwood’s competitive nature, and Brannstrom's need to adjust under pressure. Ferraro also analyzes the performance of Danton Heinen’s line, Quinn Hughes’ smart play, and the Canucks' more determined power play, led by Pettersson's growing confidence and game vision.

Jamie breaks down the Canucks win in Chicago and how their recent success has put the Canucks at a .667 points percentage despite their early mini-skid. He also discusses how the third line continues to shine and Quinn Hughes’ excellence.

In this episode, Jamie and Thomas break down standout performances players like Kiefer Sherwood, Conor Garland, and Nils Hoglander. We discuss the dynamics of the Canucks' lineup, including Garland's impact on Pettersson and the ongoing development of Hoglander, as well as how Jake Debrusk and others are adjusting to new roles. The conversation also touches on the team’s powerplay struggles, defensive concerns outside of Quinn Hughes, and how Teddy Blueger is emerging as a reliable two-way threat.

Jamie and Thomas preview the last of the Canucks road games in Chicago. They talk about JT Miller's potential absence from the game and how that could impact special teams.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Brendan Batchelor to break down the Canucks’ recent performance, including their balanced approach between aggressive offense and a lockdown style. They also discuss key players like Kevin Lankinen, whose standout goaltending has been crucial, and Elias Pettersson’s ongoing journey to regain his peak form. Plus, they dive into the potential impact of Erik Brannstrom and how the team’s depth could shape their success moving forward.

Jamie breaks down the Canucks win over the Flyers as he describes their most comfortable performance of the season. He also discusses Kevin Lankinen taking the starter's job and what that could mean when Demko comes back.

Jamie breaks down the Canucks first win of the season against the Panthers including Quinn Hughes' performance and his shift-by-shift control of the game that really stood out. Kevin Woodley joins to Lankinen and Silovs’ early season performances and guest host Landon Ferraro joins to share his thoughts on what he’s seeing from Elias Pettersson and what steps he can take to regain confidence. They finish the show analyzing the Canucks power play and the improvements it needs.

Jamie breaks down the Canucks first win of the season against the Panthers including Quinn Hughes' performance and his shift-by-shift control of the game that really stood out. Jamie also shares his thoughts on Kevin Lankinen potentially etching himself in as a temporary starter and the troubling bottom two defensive pairs.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Greg Wyshynski to discuss which NHL team that hasn’t had a win should panic the most. They are also joined by Doug Plagens to preview the Canucks-Panthers game and get into Canucks goaltending thus far in Demko’s absence.

Jamie and Thomas ask themselves if this is a “desperation” game as they will try to be picking up their first win this season in Florida. They go over lineup notes including Erik Brannstrom’s official call up and Derek Forbort’s absence set to be a short term leave.

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks loss in Tampa and are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to get their thoughts on Elias Pettersson’s continued struggles. Jason Bukala also joins as they continue the discussion on the Canucks overall performance so far this season and if it prompts any concerns.

Jamie and Thomas break down the The Canucks loss this time in regulation, 4-1 to Tampa. They discuss the Canucks effort in the game, players that stood out and the latest changes in the lineup ahead of their game in Florida.

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks in Tampa and are joined by Erik Erlendsson to discuss Guentzel’s fit on the Lightning roster and his expectations for the season. Jannik Hansen joins to share his thoughts on the Canucks first two games and whether we should worry about their performance thus far.

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks playing the Lightning tonight including lineup notes and how the Canucks will be looking to get their first win this season.

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks vs. Flyers game tonight. They also talk about it being Matvei Michkov’s NHL debut and Alex Edler joins to discuss the Canucks honouring him tonight and officially retiring as a Canuck. Charlie O'Connor joins to give a Flyers preview and Dimitri Filipovic joins and gives his season predictions across the NHL plus they do an all-time Canucks defenseman draft.

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks vs. Flyers game tonight. They also talk about it being Matvei Michkov’s NHL debut and the Canucks honouring Alex Edler tonight after he's signed a one day deal to officially retire as a Canuck.

Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks 6-5 OT loss against the Flames. They discuss how the Canucks started with a dominant performance in the first period and how it took a turn for the rest of the game. Brendan Batchelor joins to share his early concerns after last night’s performance and Vancouver Giants GM Barclay Parneta joins to discuss the season so far.

Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks 6-5 OT loss against the Flames. They discuss how the Canucks started with a dominant performance in the first period and how it took a turn for the rest of the game.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to discuss opening night for the Canucks, season predictions and Arshdeep Bains being sent down. Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala joins to discuss the Bains and Raty battle, Calder trophy thoughts and Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley in Utah.

Jamie and Thomas discuss Allvin and Tocchet's comments on their expectations for this team. Landon Ferraro joins to talk about the Raty vs. Bains decision plus Hoglander's extension and role. We hear from Rick Tocchet post-practice and get the latest on injuries.

Jamie and Thomas dive into what Rick Tocchet and Patrik Allvin said about expectations as the team has their final practice day before opening the regular season tomorrow against Calgary.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Sara Civian to discuss Jeremy Swayman's new deal and Eastern conference contenders. They also dive into the Canucks cap flexibility after trading Tucker Poolman and get into Nils Hoglander's extension. In the final segment they share their thoughts on the Canucks final roster ahead of their first regular season game.

Jamie and Thomas discuss Tucker Poolman being dealt and how this move significantly increases the Canucks cap flexibility. They also talk about how it allows them to avoid starting the season on LTI, and makes it possible for them to carry more depth, and also accrue cap space throughout the season.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Iain MacIntyre to discuss how the Canucks will handle their success from last season ahead of the approaching regular season. They also discuss the forward depth and preview the last preseason game against the Oilers. Dimitri Filipovic joins to discuss if he has any concerns with some key absences on the Canucks roster and conduct a soup draft.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks playing their final preseason game tonight against the Oilers and dive into if the Canucks can’t avoid LTIR - what are their options?

Jamie is joined by Randip Janda as they outline what they are most confident about and what raises the biggest concern around the team before the regular season. They discuss their confidence in goaltending and forward depth despite some key absences and have some raised concern over the team's third line.

Jamie discusses the Canucks one final pre-season game tomorrow at Rogers Arena against the Oilers and what we expect to see something very close to their opening night lineup. He also dives into some decisions the Canucks will need to make before the start of the regular season.

In this episode of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down all the news and notes from Canucks practice and discuss the headlines of the day from the team as well.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance, joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal, discuss the Canucks’ goaltending depth following the waiver claim of Patera and the signing of Lankinen. They highlight depth concerns in Abbotsford while also touching on standout performances from young players like Raty, Bains, and Lekkerimaki. Later, Jason Bukala shares insights on Raty's development and Kudryavtsev’s potential, with a focus on how Lekkerimaki can continue progressing in the AHL.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Ryan Clark to chat about the Jeremy Swayman situation in Boston, along with his thoughts on where the Canucks stand in the Pacific Division. After, Brendan Batchelor drops by to discuss the newest round of cuts while seeing how some potential lines could look heading into their final preseason game on Friday.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks loss in Edmonton. They dive into Tocchet’s comments on the team’s effort and if they thought any of the roster spot contenders moved the needle last night.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Kevin Woodley to get his read on Silovs and the Canucks goalies in general. They also discuss who's in the lead to play with Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk. Zach Laing joins for a game preview ahead of the Canucks in Edmonton and shares his thoughts on Vasily Podkolzin.

Jamie and Thomas discuss The Canucks losing a pair of pre-season games over the weekend and preview the game tonight in Edmonton. They also discuss the team’s cuts over the weekend including Sammy Blais being released from his PTO this morning.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Alison Lukan to preview the upcoming Canucks vs. Kraken game. They also dive into big picture "stakes" this season and look into how there is going to be focus on whether individual players can match their totals from last year.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest news around Ian Clark and the potential for him to be looking for other opportunities elsewhere. They also go over the lineup ahead of the canucks game against the Kraken.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss breakout players within the Canucks, including the potential for Quinn Hughes to take another step forward. They explore power play projections for Boeser and DeBrusk, and preview the 4 Nations Cup showdown between Hughes/Fox and Toews/Makar. Later, Sean Gentille weighs in on player rankings, and Gemma Karstens-Smith highlights lineup battles, goaltending confidence, and her bold prediction for Elias Pettersson’s season.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks' 4-3 OT win against the Flames in Abbotsford. They highlight Daniel Sprong's electric performance alongside Quinn Hughes, the potential of Sprong on the power play, and key takeaways from Lekkerimaki and Raty's games. The duo also dive into the team's system adjustments and roster moves, including Brisebois and Woo being sent down on waivers.

Jamie & Thomas talk about some reasons why Canucks fans should be chippy following their 3-1 pre-season win against the Seattle Kraken. Drance shares his feelings on whether the team is a true Stanley Cup contender. They chat about finally seeing more of Jake DeBrusk in the bumper position on the powerplay. They also dive into fans first exposure to Daniel Sprong and his elite one-shot skill.

Jamie and Thomas recap the surprisingly emotional preseason game against the Kraken. They are joined by Donnie and Dhali for the first crossover of the season and talk to Jason Bukala about Lekkerimaki’s opportunity and where how sees the Canucks team this year.

Jamie & Thomas break down some recently released player rankings, along with welcoming newest Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen by to chat about joining the Canucks, how it feels to play for the team he faced only a few months ago, along with some glowing reviews for Arturs Silovs, Thatcher Demko and Marko Torenius.

Jamie & Thomas chat about the end of training camp for the Canucks, and jump right into The Whiteboard to talk about the Canucks playing their first pre-season game against the Kraken tonight. Jonathan Lekkerimaki makes his Canucks debut, while they also discuss where Nils Hoglander can fit into the lineup to make up for injuries as they head into competitive play.

Jamie and Thomas share their takeaways on Canucks training camp and discuss how Rick Tocchet’s focus on offense this season should help mitigate some of the issues the team had generating shots during the playoffs. They also dive into Thatcher Demko’s injury and the Canucks signing Kevin Lankinen for some goaltending stability without Demko. They are also joined by Brendan Batchelor to get his takeaways from camp and his thoughts on Lekkerimaki.

Jamie and Thomas share their takeaways on Canucks training camp and discuss how Rick Tocchet’s focus on offense this season should help mitigate some of the issues the team had generating shots during the playoffs.

In Hour 2 Kevin Woodley joins to discuss Ian Clark's plans with Jiri Patera and the Canucks' goaltending situation. They evaluate who should start as the number two goalie and explore the ongoing contract negotiations with Silovs. Brendan and Thomas also dive into defensive concerns and roster strategies for the upcoming season, along with insights on recent NHL trades and potential RFA targets. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.