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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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:46) and Aatu Raty (1:21:52) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McInytre (1:25:20) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic to talk about the start to the season for Vancouver, the dangers of trading someone like Elias Pettersson, and more from around the league. Also, hear from Sportsnet 650's Brett Festerling on what he's seen from the Canucks through 10 games and how things can change as the season progresses.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they discuss the latest from around the NHL, including Bowen Byram's name circulating in trade rumours and if he could be a realistic target for the Canucks. Also, they talk about the team recalling Aatu Räty and what he can bring to the big club.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about everything going on with Elias Pettersson, the latest with Thatcher Demko's injury status, and much more, including his thoughts on scary movies and the BC Lions.

Dan and Sat take a look at how the Canucks have performed through ten games so far this season and what they need to change about the process. Also, they get into the latest roster moves and more from practice in Anaheim.

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to talk about where the Canucks are at with adding a defenceman, the difficulties with that market, and more from around the NHL.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (40:55) and Jake DeBrusk (1:23:32) post game. Plus Iain McIntyre (1:30:13) and Landon Ferraro provide their analysis.

Jannik Hansen joins Dan and Sat to talk about Elias Pettersson, on how both him and the team can find their identities again, while also touching on what Rick Tocchet can do to breakthrough to his struggling superstar.

During The Open, Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah are at the CAN Pro-AM breaking down the first month of the Canucks season, along with discussing if Quinn Hughes might be trying to do too much, and whether or not there is some heat coming in the direction of Rick Tocchet.

On this week's show, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' 6-0 loss to New Jersey, look ahead to the start of the road trip on Saturday in San Jose and talk about the trade market when they answer listener questions.

Sat and Bik answer your questions about if there are any must wins in November, if Arturs Silovs needs to spend some time in Abby, and Halloween candy.

Sat and Bik are joined by Mike Kelly of NHL Network and SportLogiq to talk about the underlying numbers for the Canucks to start the year and from around the NHL. Also, hear from former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, on the game against the Devils and more surrounding the Canucks.

Sat and Bik discuss last night's game for the Canucks and how the evolution that Rick Tocchet hoped to see from the team this season is going. Also, they talk about the takes on Elias Pettersson and where things sit with him.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (42:32), Tyler Myers (1:24:05) and Quinn Hughes (1:42:51) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:25:00) provide their analysis.

Sat and Bik debate whether topics like the Hughes Bowl, Brock Boeser's next contract, and much more is overrated or underrated!

Sat and Bik are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about Canucks goaltending, the latest on Thatcher Demko, and more. Also, hear from The Athletic's Hailey Salvian on the PWHL and potential upcoming expansion.

Sat and Bik discuss the Timothy Liljegren trade as the defenceman heads to San Jose. They also talk about if he would've been a fit for the Canucks and what type of defenceman would fit with the team. Plus, they compare Elias Pettersson and Nico Hischier.

Sat and Bik are joined by former NHLer, Brett Festerling, to talk about the mix of the forward group for the Canucks, Daniel Sprong's fit in that, and more through 8 games.

Sat and Bik are joined by former NHLer and current New Jersey Devils Analyst, Ken Daneyko, to talk about how the season is shaping up for the Devils so far, his thoughts on the most difficult types of power plays to defend, and more.

Sat and Bik get into The Open as they discuss takeaways from the game against the Canes, where Nils Höglander's ideal fit in the lineup is, and they power rank the top-6 forwards on the roster right now.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:08) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:23:36) provide their analysis.

Sat and Bik are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the continued impact of Rick Tocchet, Conor Garland's impact with Elias Pettersson, and more surrounding the team.

Sat and Bik get into The Open as they discuss how the Canucks have excelled in finding depth pieces in recent years and how that has led to the team's success. Also, they talk about Kevin Lankinen's start to the season and finding a balance between him and Silovs.

Sat and Bik are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to talk about the latest moves from around the NHL, what could be happening with Brock Boeser's next contract, and more.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (47:28), Kiefer Sherwood (9:24), Elias Pettersson (1:13:58) and Arshdeep Bains (1:21:16) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain McIntyre (1:24:50) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about everything going on with injuries for the Canucks, who should be the captains of each of the 4 Nations Faceoff teams, and more!

Dan and Sat discuss the latest surrounding the Canucks, including a bit from 32 Thoughts on if Elias Pettersson needs to be tougher. They also get into Rick Tocchet's comments on Erik Brannstrom and more.

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck, Jannik Hansen, to talk about everything going on with Elias Pettersson this week, what the future could look like for Brock Boeser in Vancouver, and more.

Dan and Sat are joined by Landon Ferraro to talk about how the defence has improved over the last few games for the Canucks, everything going on with Elias Pettersson, and more. Also, hear from Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic on the underlying stats for Pettersson and other stories from around the NHL as the season rolls on.

Dan and Sat discuss which defencemen could be on the market as the season progresses and who would be realistic for the Canucks to try to add ahead of the deadline. Also, the guys talk about the latest on Brännström, Demko, and more.

On this week's edition of In The Booth, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda recap the Canucks' three game road trip, discuss Elias Pettersson's exchange with J.T. Miller at practice on Wednesday and answer a number of listener questions!

Dan and Sat take your submissions in Overrated/Underrated as they debate whether division banners, the Canucks' 2nd pair, and much more is overrated or underrated!

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about what's happening with the team's power play, Kevin Lankinen's strong start to the season, and more.

Dan and Sat discuss the depth in the forward group for the Canucks and the success it's had for the team so far this season. They also talk about the battles lower down the lineup and why Arshdeep Bains is earning his spot on the roster.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-3 in over the Chicago Blackhawks. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (44:35) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:04:37) provide their analysis.