Canucks Central

Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks' performance against the Avalanche and how meaningful that game can be moving forward. Plus, they talk about Kiefer Sherwood's impact this season following a hat trick and Thatcher Demko returning to form. Also, they get into the return of Phil Di Giuseppe to the NHL and Reech's caffeine intake as a result of that.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:50), Danton Heinen (4:50) and Kiefer Sherwood (1:17:54) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:29:32) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about all the Elias Pettersson speculation and everything else surrounding the Canucks. Also, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News stops by to talk Sabres and how their season has gone so far.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they discuss everything going on with Elias Pettersson and the hypothetical trade from Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts. They also get into what the Canucks would have to do to quiet the noise surrounding the team right now.

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to talk about the latest surrounding Elias Pettersson trade speculation, what the Canucks could be up to on the trade market, and more from around the league.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-1 loss at home to the Boston Bruins. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (45:00) post game and President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford on After Hours (56:13). Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain McIntyre (1:28:21) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about the potential of trading Vinny Desharnais, how the Canucks should handle Thatcher Demko's starts, and much more in this week's Mailbag Friday!

Dan and Sat are joined by Jannik Hansen for their weekly visit to talk about JT Miller's first game back in the lineup, his first impressions of Max Sasson in the NHL, and more surrounding the Canucks.

Dan and Sat discuss a solid game for the Canucks against the Panthers as they welcomed JT Miller back into the lineup. Also, they get into the latest surrounding Miller from Elliotte Friedman. Plus, other trade rumours surrounding the team.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda break down the Canucks' impressive victory over the Panthers, look ahead to Saturday's game against the Bruins and answer lots of listener questions!

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet, Max Sasson, Teddy Blueger and Brock Boeser post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Landon Ferraro to talk about the return of JT Miller to the Canucks lineup, the impact it could have on Elias Pettersson's play, and more. Also, hear from Jonathan Davis of Sirius XM on headlines from around the Pacific Division and the rest of NHL.

Dan and Sat discuss the return of JT Miller and expectations for his first game back. They also talk about how the defence pairs seem to be shaping up and the difficulties in finding the right mix of defenders.

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah get into what's overrated and what's underrated. Should Erik Brannstrom be playing 23 minutes a night? Who could be someone for the Canucks to target in a trade? Should Vancouver consider signing Conor Garland long term? Lastly, how's the connection in the mobile studio?

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah break down the latest Canucks news, primarily an update to star winger Brock Boeser's contract situation. What contracts around the league could be good comparisons, and the pros and cons of signing Boeser long term. Lastly, what did Pettersson have for breakfast?

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah are joined by Kevin Woodley to take an in-depth look at Thatcher Demko in his return to the Canucks lineup. The guys discuss what his new equipment means, how his movement looked between the pipes, and his big saves on repeated odd-man rushes against. Finally, they break down what has been going on with the Canucks defense, and possible solutions.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 OT loss to the St. Louis Blues. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (45:53) and Thatcher Demko (1:17:13) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:21:15) provide their analysis.

Andy Strickland breaks down the St. Louis Blues’ coaching bump, Philip Broberg’s breakout, and Jake Neighbours’ high ceiling. Darcy Rota discusses Thatcher Demko’s importance, J.T. Miller’s pending return, and the Canucks’ strong community ties. Plus, Quinn Hughes vs. Cale Makar, who’s better? Dan and Sat dive into the Canucks’ trade needs and whether a defenseman could win the Hart Trophy soon.

Dan and Sat open the show with Thatcher Demko’s season debut and what his return means for the Canucks. They break down Vancouver’s free agent signings, highlighting standout performances from Lankinen and Sherwood while noting Desharnais' struggles. Plus, lineup adjustments, forward depth concerns, and whether Erik Brannstrom could play on his off side.

Frank Seravalli breaks down the latest NHL trade rumors, including Mikko Rantanen’s future, potential defensive moves, and Michael Andlauer’s tampering comments on Brady Tkachuk. Don Taylor joins to discuss the Canucks’ recent struggles, home-ice issues, and the urgency needed as Thatcher Demko and J.T. Miller near their returns.

Dan and Sat open the show discussing the Canucks' struggles and the impact of missing key players like Demko and Miller, both close to returning. They assess Vancouver’s defensive concerns, including Desharnais and Brannstrom’s performances, and debate potential trade moves once the team is at full strength. Plus, is the Boeser-Pettersson-DeBrusk line working—or is it time for a change?

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (35:08) and Kiefer Sherwood (1:13:42) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:35:03) provide their analysis.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda look back at Vancouver's come from behind win over the Blue Jackets, preview the upcoming Sunday matinee game against the Lightning and answer listener questions!

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-2 come from behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (37:08), Pius Suter (1:16:13) and Jake DeBrusk (7:38) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:23:00) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat take your questions in this weeks edition of Mailbag Friday.

Sat and Dan discuss if there was ever a way that would make the numbers fit if Vancouver was ever in on Jacob Trouba. Plus Jannik Hansen what factors off the ice influence a players decision to move to a new city. Plus he gives his thoughts on the Canucks needs on defence.

Landon Ferraro breaks down the latest Canucks news, including Jake DeBrusk's hot streak, Garland's leap, Höglander's struggles, and Pettersson's progress. Canucks alumni Blair MacDonald shares his take on the team, Quinn Hughes, Garland's swagger, and Wayne Gretzky memories. Frank Seravalli joins to discuss NHL headlines, Höglander trade rumours, J.T. Miller practice update, and more. Plus, a preview of the Canucks' upcoming homestand.

Dan and Sat break down the latest with the Vancouver Canucks, including updates on Thatcher Demko and J.T. Miller, recent roster moves, and the growing trade buzz around Nils Höglander.

Dan and Sat break down what's overrated, underrated, and perfectly rated in the hockey world. Is Team Canada being underestimated? Should the Canucks extend Kevin Lankinen? Plus, the latest on J.T. Miller speculation, Erik Brannstrom’s future, and what to expect from Tom Willander and the Canucks’ injury-hit defense.

Kevin Woodley joins to break down Team Canada's goaltending trio of Binnington, Hill, and Montembeault. Why is Canada falling behind in goaltender development, and what lessons can they learn from other countries? Plus, a look at Kevin Lankinen’s spot on Team Finland, Sweden’s starting goalie battle, and updates on Thatcher Demko’s return to the Canucks.

Dan and Sat break down the latest buzz around the Vancouver Canucks, including an update on J.T. Miller straight from Jim Rutherford. Plus, they dive into the newly announced 4 Nations rosters. How does Team Canada stack up against the USA?

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 loss in overtime in Minnesota. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (44:11) and Elias Pettersson (1:12:45) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:19:45) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Waddell, Columbus Blue Jackets President and GM, to talk about his team's start to the season, what led to them trading David Jiricek, and what his team is looking for in a trade moving forward.

Dan and Sat discuss the official word of Filip Hronek being out for eight weeks, how the Canucks can navigate that absence, and if they need to make a move in the meantime. They also get into the latest surrounding JT Miller as speculation continues to swirl around the forward. Plus, they talk about the incoming 4 Nations Faceoff Roster being announced and their thoughts on who should play for Team Canada.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the play of the Canucks on this road trip, Quinn Hughes' continued dominance, and more. Also, hear from former NHLer, Wes Walz, on the Minnesota Wild as they find themselves at the top of the league through a quarter of the season.

Dan and Sat discuss the recent play of Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk together and that duo realizing their potential playing together. They also get into how the absence of JT Miller has impacted Pettersson's play over the road trip. Plus, they talk about Pius Suter's role in the Canucks' lineup and how he's taking a step this season.

On this week's show, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda recap the Canucks' overtime win in Detroit on Sunday along with Jake DeBrusk's hat-trick, look ahead to the final game of the road trip against Minnesota, answer some listener questions and more!

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-4 overtime win over the Detroit Red Wings. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (27:55) and Jake DeBrusk (59:37) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre provide their analysis.

Jannik Hansen joins the show. Hansen shares insights on Conor Garland’s success, the team’s growing injury concerns, Arturs Silovs’ confidence struggles, and Nils Höglander’s limited ice time. Plus, the guys dive deeper into the Höglander trade buzz and react to the report that the Rangers inquired about J.T. Miller.

Dan Riccio and Josh Elliott-Wolfe break down the Canucks’ 4-3 overtime victory in Buffalo. They dive into the challenges of Vancouver's thin lineup, Conor Garland's place in the team's core, and the impressive run by Kevin Lankinen. Plus, the duo explores the latest rumors surrounding Nils Höglander on the trade market.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 OT win over the Buffalo Sabres. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (46:52) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre post game.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about how the Canucks can go about finding a defenceman, whether or not they should've traded Höglander in the Summer, and more in this week's Mailbag!

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about how the Canucks can approach things on the backend with Filip Hronek out for the foreseeable future. Also, hear from Canadian WWE Superstar, Chelsea Green, ahead of the WWE heading to Rogers Arena this weekend!

Dan and Sat discuss Filip Hronek's injury and the impact that will have on the Canucks moving forward. They also talk about whether or not the Canucks will be able to make a trade to shore up their defence and how difficult that might be.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (44:00) and Elias Pettersson (1:28:33) post game. Plus Brendan Batchelor, Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:33:18) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about Kevin Lankinen stealing a win for the Canucks in Boston, his continued progress in Vancouver, and more.

Dan and Sat debate whether topics such as Kevin Lankinen's trade value, if there's a goalie controversy incoming, and much more are overrated or underrated!

Dan and Sat discuss Kevin Lankinen's stellar performance against the Bruins, how crucial he has been for the Canucks this season, and his role as Thatcher Demko nears a return. They also get into how the team as a whole has performed through the quarter-mark of the season.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-0 win over the Boston Bruins in Boston. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (32:07) and Kevin Lankinen (1:15:26) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre provide their analysis.

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah look ahead to the Canucks matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. They talk about Sidney Crosby's $8.7m contract extension and whether it makes sense for him to want a trade. They banter about which Canucks have stepped up for the Canucks this season and which Canucks haven't raised to that level.

Dan Riccio and Sat Shah begin with Patrik Allvin's statement on JT Miller seeking help while he steps away from the game. They delve into Paul Bissonnette's comment that Miller and Pettersson continue to have a rocky relationship and any potential trades that would unravel as a result. Then, an update on Thatcher Demko ramping up activity as his return draws near before they delve into K'Andre Miller trade rumours.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the latest with the Canucks, including the fun they had against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday and how that can benefit the team moving forward. Also, hear from Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston on how things have gone for the Bruins and their former Canucks this season.

Dan and Sat discuss the latest surrounding the Canucks, including a potential return of Brock Boeser as the team inches closer to being fully healthy. They also get into the dominance of the Elias Pettersson line and where Boeser fits in the lineup until JT Miller returns.

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli with live updates on a potential imminent trade involving David Jiricek. They also get into what's going on with the Canucks and other teams looking to make moves around the NHL.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. Hear from the Head Coaches Rick Tocchet (50:30) and Travis Green (1:10:45) post game. Plus Brendan Batchelor and Iain McIntyre 1:15:35) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about grades through the quarter-mark of the season, how patient the Canucks should be with a trade, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday!

Dan and Sat discuss the play from Elias Pettersson lately and expectations for him while JT Miller is out. Also, they get into the 5v5 play for the team in recent games and the debut of Max Sasson for the Canucks in Ottawa.

Dan and Sat are joined by Jannik Hansen to talk about how the Canucks can handle the absence of JT Miller, who needs to step up while he's out, and more surrounding the team.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda preview Vancouver's upcoming six game road trip, discuss potential returns for Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko, break down Max Sasson's recall from Abbotsford and answer some listener questions!

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck Darcy Rota to talk about the latest with the team and what's going on with the Alumni. Also, Vancouver Giants Forward, Cameron Schmidt, joins the show to talk about his solid start to the season. Plus, Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio stops by to talk about Tom Willander's progress this season and other updates on prospects.

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about whether or not it would make sense for the Canucks to bring back Nikita Zadorov, what's going on with Carson Soucy, and more.

Dan and Sat discuss the potential return of Brock Boeser on the road trip and where he fits in the lineup with JT Miller still out for the foreseeable future. They also get into the Nikita Zadorov note from Elliotte Friedman and if that makes sense for Vancouver.

Dan and Sat debate whether topics like Thatcher Demko starting on the road trip, Jonathan Lekkerimäki's NHL start, and more are overrated or underrated.

Dan and Sat are joined by InGoal Magazine and NHL.com's Kevin Woodley to talk about the highs and lows of Canucks' goaltending so far this season, Thatcher Demko's status, and more.

Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks' defence, how the team can go about shoring things up on the backend, and the state of their current defencemen. Also, the guys talk about the potential return of Thatcher Demko and the latest from Canucks practice.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (28;46) and Kiefer Sherwood (1:17:37) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:20:23) post game.

Dan and Sat are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to talk about headlines from around the NHL on a big news day, including Jim Montgomery being fired in Boston, Alex Ovechkin's injury, and more. Also, hear from Brett Festerling and how the Canucks navigate the absence of JT Miller.

Dan and Sat talk about the latest for the Canucks as JT Miller is away from the team for personal reasons indefinitely. They get into how that will impact the rest of the team and what they need to do while Miller is out.

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to get his thoughts on what's going on with the Canucks, their potential interest in Marcus Pettersson, and more from around the NHL.

Dan and Bik are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the recent issues for the Canucks, his thoughts on the benching of JT Miller, and more surrounding the team.

Dan and Bik discuss the benching of JT Miller and what is going on with him as his play starts to deteriorate. They also get into the grander issues for the Canucks and the difficulty Rick Tocchet has had trying to get buy-in from his team.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (34:12) and Atu Raty (1:29:35) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:32:13) provide their analysis.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (42:55), Elias Pettersson (1:17:46), and Kiefer Sherwood (1:24:30) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain McIntyre (1:32:30) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about how the Canucks should manage Kevin Lankinen's workload, when they could strike on the trade market, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday.

Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks' lack of effort last night against the Islanders, the continued struggles at home for the team, and more. They also get into the line shakeup at practice and what they want to see ahead of a back-to-back this weekend.

Dan and Sat are joined by Jannik Hansen to talk about how the Canucks have been struggling on home ice and the individual efforts of Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Jake DeBrusk, and more players.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda recap the Canucks' disappointing home ice loss to the Islanders, break down the changes to the forward lines at practice on Friday, preview this weekend's games against Chicago and Nashville and answer some listener questions.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (19:52) and Quinn Hughes (1:16:41) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about the impact of the Bo Horvat trade, how Quinn Hughes has evolved as Captain, and more surrounding the Canucks. Also, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports in Pittsburgh to talk about the state of the Penguins to start the season.

Dan and Sat discuss how the Canucks have evolved and changed since the Bo Horvat trade, including the impact both Filip Hronek and Aatu Räty have had. Also, they get into the return of Dakota Joshua to the Canucks' lineup.

It's Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether topics like Nils Höglander's trade value and K'Andre Miller are overrated or underrated. They also taste test and rate some specialty chips.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about how Thatcher Demko is progressing, how the 4 Nations Faceoff goalie battle is shaping up for Canada, and more. Also, hear from Stefen Rosner of NHL.com and The Hockey News on everything surrounding the Islanders ahead of their game in Vancouver tomorrow.

Dan and Sat discuss Elias Pettersson and JT Miller's individual games against the Calgary Flames and how they are progressing this season. They also get into how Erik Brännström has played for the Canucks and what his ultimate upside with the team is.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Hear from Canucks rookie Jonathan Lekkerimäki (6:00), Head Coach Rick Tocchet (47:00), and Erik Brännström post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:25) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Tim Graham of The Athletic to talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame's continued snubbing of Alex Mogilny, following a recent article from Graham on why Mogilny may not be in the Hall. Also, hear from Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli on the latest from around the league, last night's Hockey Hall of Fame induction, and his thoughts on this year's class.

Dan and Sat take a look at the trade market as players start to move and teams begin to accept their fate around the NHL. They also get into the latest with Brock Boeser and the opportunity that arises for players throughout the Canucks' lineup.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about Reech's campaign for a Lekkerimäki Calder and more surrounding the Canucks. Also, hear from Abbotsford Canucks play-by-play voice, Brandon Astle, on Lekkerimäki's development and everything going on in Abby. Later, the guys get into JT Miller's struggles and if they are worried about his play.

Dan and Sat discuss the call up of Jonathan Lekkerimäki for the Vancouver Canucks and what he can bring to the top-6 with the big club. They also get into whether or not the Canucks are rushing him into the NHL. Later, the guys talk about the latest from Canucks practice over the past couple days.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 7-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (20:58) and Elias Pettersson (1:16:35) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:19:57) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about the ramifications of the Daniel Sprong trade, Dakota Joshua's seemingly imminent return, and more in this week's Mailbag!

Dan and Sat are joined by Jannik Hansen to talk about the continued evolution of Quinn Hughes, whether the Canucks should've done more to get back at Tanner Jeannot for his hit on Brock Boeser, and more surrounding the team.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they discuss the potential Brock Boeser injury, the opportunity for someone like Jonathan Lekkerimäki to be called up in the meantime, and more takeaways from how the team is performing as they string together some wins. Also, they have breaking news as they talk about Daniel Sprong being traded back to Seattle for future considerations.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda break down the Canucks' successful California road trip, look ahead to their matchup with the Oilers on Saturday, talk about Quinn Hughes' dominance of late and answer some listener questions.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-2 win over the LA Kings. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:40) and JT Miller post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McInytre provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about what he's seen from the Canucks lately, Quinn Hughes' continued improvement, and Brock Boeser's start. Also, hear from former Canuck, Brad Richardson, on some headlines from around the NHL. Plus, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 in Edmonton stops by to discuss the Oilers as the Canucks prepare for that playoff rematch on the weekend.

Dan and Sat discuss how things have gone so far for Kevin Lankinen in Vancouver, what his future extension could look like, and if the Canucks should view him as a long-term backup. They also get into the cap ramifications of signing Lankinen to an extension and if that makes sense in Vancouver.

Dan and Sat get into Overrated/Underrated as they debate whether trading for Ryan O'Reilly, a variety of defencemen, and much more is overrated or underrated!

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about how the Canucks' defensive game has progressed this season, their goaltending, and the state of Canada's goaltending heading into the 4 Nations in February.

Dan and Sat discuss the latest with the Canucks, including the continued dominance of Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek. They also talk about whether or not Hughes could win the Hart Trophy and the "dangers" that come with that.