Canucks Speakeasy

We preview the Canucks first round matchup against the Nashville Predators, going off-track several times along the way.

It was a mixed bag of games since our last episode, and we recap those three while looking ahead at the last three games of the season. Petey, Demko, coaches, Garland, Miller, OJ and more.

Oh hey there, we're finally back. Everyone was on LTIR there. Anyways we're back and talking all things Canucks: playoffs, Petey, powerplays, Hughes, goalies, Abby, Joshua, Garland, Podz and more.

It's been a couple weeks, and Petey continues to dominate recent discussions. Also Miller, Demmer, missing Joshua, the last few games, trade deadline anticipation, and more. Also Pete's connection dropping out was a real treat.

The gang is all back together to break down the last couple of weeks as well as the three stars for January. Kessel, powerplays, winning, Lindholm, coaches and more.

We give our immediate reaction to the Elias Lindholm trade, as well as discuss the Allvin extension and few other Canuck tidbits. 

Pete drops in to say hi from Bolivia.  We further dissect what the Canucks should and shouldn't do at the trade deadline, Rutherford's extensions and Hronek's historic season?  

No Pete this week but that does not stop us from breaking down the Canucks 3 game sweep in of the Metro New York area, whether or not they should go all in this season and much much more.

We're back after a Christmas break to cover the last four Canucks games, the World Juniors, the upcoming seven game road trip, and more.

On our pre Christmas episode we discuss the Canucks latest stretch of games, our biggest surprises of the season, and the relevance of analytics in todays games. 

What a difference a week makes. It's an all-win episode! Lots to chat about with the Canucks taking down the Wild, Canes and Lightning, as well as some Bobby Lou chatter.

On this week's episode we talk the Canucks recent struggles, breakdown the Zadorov trade and Kuzmenko being in the dog house.

Pete and Brendan get into the Beauvillier trade, the past 4 games some Abby talk, the bottom six, Bear, cycling, and much more.

It's just Pete and Doug this week, kickin' it old school. Time to recap the last 4 games for the Canucks, going 2-2 over that stretch, as well Bo, the D, depth forwards and the Royals (not).

Lots to unpack this week.  Horvat's return, bottom 6 contribution, recapping the 3 game road trip and how important the next seven games are for the Canucks.

It's a full lineup this week.  The boys breakdown the 3 big wins, the impact the coaching staff has had and trophies?  All that and much much more.

No Pete on this episode so Brendon and Doug hold down the fort.  They discuss the first month of the season for the Canucks, players being held accountable, their 3 stars for October and the Adam Johnson tragedy.

We have another well-used word this week: process. Back to back wins to end the road trip and a 4-2 start have the guys buzzing about the Canucks on this episode.

No Doug this week, yet Pete and Brendan carry on. We discuss the Canucks first four games, all of the ups and downs, throw in some chaos giraffe, and even a little bit of Abby and prospects chatter.

We welcome Brendan to the show and get into the opening night roster, Garland, Lafferty, Smyl, Petey and more, as well as some hot takes for the upcoming season.

The boys are back for season 5.  On this episode we discuss the final roster spot battles, Podkolzin to the AHL, prospects in Sweden and Brandon Sutter and Cory Schneider retiring.  

It's our last episode of Season 4, barring something Earth-shattering from the Canucks here in July. We break down what the Canucks did in free agency, and also chat a little bit of development camp.

On this week's episode, we recap the draft, look ahead to free agency and speculate who the Canucks might be targeting.

With Doug returning from LTIR, it's time to finally drop an episode. Lots of OEL, Ethan Bear, the draft and more to fill up your eardrums. 

We also don't breakdown how the buyout works.

On this week's episode we cover the draft lottery, who the Canucks might pick at 11, trophy snubs, Abbotsford's playoff run coming to an end, NHL playoffs and UFO's.

After a short hiatus, we are back to discuss the Canucks end to the season both on and off the ice, as well as touching on the NHL playoffs, Abbotsford, injuries and more. We also award our inaugural Canucks Speakeasy Barfly Golden Pint Award.

On this week's episode we discuss pride night, an act of kindness amongst Canucks fans, John Garrett retiring, our 3 stars for March and much more.

You know who we don't talk about enough? Some of the Canucks star players. Specifically, Quinn Hughes. Lots of talk of him, Petey, Demko and Miller on this episode, as well as some Hronek and OEL. We also discuss the NHL's recent issues with pride jerseys.

On this week's episode the boys discuss the recent winning streak and whether or not it will translate to next year, the McDonagh and PDG signings and Jabbering with Jabo is back.

With Tocchet now 18 games in, and Demko appearing back to form, what is this Canucks team now and where do they go from here? Pettersson for Selke, the emergence of Kuzmenko, as well as Silovs, Podkolzin, Kravtsov and more on this episode.

We are back to discuss all of the #Canucks trades that did ad didn't happen, what the cap situation might be like heading into next season and the 3 stars for the month February.

It's finally time to dissect the Bo Horvat trade to the Islanders, as well as everything else going on in the never-ending drama of this Canucks season, including injuries, call ups, Rutherford and more. As well as a bit of Lebron and music chat too.

An emotional week for the #Canucks and the fanbase.  We breakdown all the drama surrounding the Boudreau firing, give our thoughts on the new coaching staff and give pros and cons to the Kuzmenko signing.  Jabbering with Jabo also weighs in.

Absolutely no shortage of topics this week, in fact the guys barely got into what was actually happening on the ice. Gino Odjick appreciation, the return of the skate jerseys, coaching, the press conference, and even what happened in the booth that game all make appearances.

As the title suggests, the guys are fired up this week.  Frustrated with the lack of a long term commitment to get better,  tired of short cut after short cut, what a proper rebuild could look like and Jabo discuss the importance of  having a respectful discourse with one another.

It was a tough week for Canucks fans, with no wins to speak of. Brendan joins us to talk the positives of the Abbotsford Canucks and their structure though, and the guys discuss what to do with the big club, as well as some World Juniors, Bills and hoops talk. Also the December Three Stars of the Month are revealed.

On this week's episode we discuss, the Canucks finally being above .500, the upcoming road trip, Ilya Mikheyev and Lane Pederson's play and Brenden is back with another 'Jabbering with Jabo" segment.

It's the Canucks Speakeasy Christmas Episode! Well, sort of. We do go through our Christmas mailbag of Canucks wishes and Dan gets visited by some Christmas spirits. Lots of talk about Bo, JT, and more, and Brendan also is back with another segment as well.

On this episode, we discuss the craziness of the Canucks last few games, Demko's injury, Boeser's struggles and Jabbering with Jabo.

On this week's episode we discuss, the Canucks recent stretch of games, Luongo going to the ring of honor, our 3 stars for the month, the Rachel Doerrie story and Brendan and Dan are back with their segments.

What to make of this Canucks team after their five game road trip? Is it time to rebuild? Is this the core group to go forward with? The guys get into it on this episode as well as talking about the Canucks HOF inductees.

Alright, the guys finally have some wins to discuss, as well as a couple of trades, Kevin Bieksa night, special teams, and more. Dan is back with another edition of Dan's Feelings and Brendan's The Good, the Bad and the Other also returns.

On this week's episode  we discuss the poor start to the season, Dan is back for another installment of Dan's Feelings and Brendan Kobliuk has a brand new segment called the Good the Bad and the Other.

Our first episode of the season with games to talk about, somewhat unfortunately. With a series of blown leads, the guys and Brendan (aka Jabo) break down what is going on. We also have another edition of Dan's Feelings, and of course some music talk, the Free Pour, and more.

They guys are solo this week but there is no shortage of Canucks content to discuss.  The Jason Dickinson trade, opening night roster, the importance of the 5 game road trip, another installment of Dan's Feelings and much much more.

Clay Imoo joins the guys this week to help break down all things on the ice for the Canucks as well as some thoughts on the upcoming season. We also have a new segment of Dan's Feelings.

We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Gould, also known as @AConcussed on Twitter to the Speakeasy.  We discuss the NHL's impact on the sunbelt, #Canucks lines in training camp, the traumatic effects of head injuries in sport and much much more.  We also debut a new segment, featuring  @DanMachholz.

After a summer break, the guys are back, and are joined for Episode 120 by Dan Machholz. It's a look forward into what to expect with this season for the Canucks, as well as some rather bold predictions.

 On  this episode we discuss all the Jake Virtanen verdict, the issues with hockey and sport culture, as well as news and notes from around the league.

A busy episode, recapping the NHL Draft and the start of NHL free agency, with all things Canucks as well as the going-ons of the rest of the league.

On our pre-draft episode, we discuss the Boeser extension, coaching changes, who the Canucks might be picking at 15 and of course, JT Miller.

Lots to get into this week: the Avs winning the Cup, the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame, Kuzmenko, the draft, trades, the coach carousel, NHL Awards, dumb trades and more.

After a 3 week hiatus we're back!  

On this episode we breakdown the the Canucks 3 new signings, the additions to the player development department, Kuzmenko and preview the Stanley Cup Finals.

After a few weeks off, the boys return to talk hockey.  NHL playoffs, first round surprises, Connor McDavid's point totals and Andrei Vasilevskiy's incredible playoff performance.  Oh and some Canucks news of course.

The Canucks season may be over but we're not. Sheldon Lee joins us this week to talk about the season that was. We also do our last Game Flight for a while, and Three Stars of the Month, and an Around the Room segment with playoff Round 1 predictions.

It's back to basics this week, with just the two of us.  The playoffs, Bruce Boudreau, Canucks 30 goal men, The Larscheiders and the Canucks fan award voting are all discussed. We also bring back Around the Room to discuss the passing of a couple of legends and scoring in the league this year.

We are excited to welcome back Jay Aikenhead, aka @BluCollarBrigad to the Speakeasy.  Jay tells us about the upcoming Larscheiders game against the Senators and the excitement of being in the lower bowl.  We then discuss the Canucks current winning streak and offer some music does and don't for the in game entertainment.

This week Jenna Fabulous joins us to focus on the Abbotsford Canucks and what's going on over there. Of course we also touch on the past week for the Vancouver Canucks as well, and plenty of inane ramblings.

On this episode we welcome Cody Sweet to the Speakeasy.  We break down the Canucks trade deadline, the chances of the Canucks having two 30 goal scorers, what it's like being a queer fan, the Big Country connection and the possibility of a Gossip Girl reunion.

On this episode, we welcome Jeremy Bearimy to the show to talk all things Canucks, including the trade deadline, Bo Horvat, JT Miller, Thatcher Demko, Travis Hamonic and Nils Hoglander, as well as a bit of Ted Danson and Hardcore Holly. 

On this episode the guys discuss the Canucks playoff chances, the importance of the upcoming homestand, the risk of trading for a player like Bowen Byram and much much more.

The guys are joined this week by Jeff Y. to discuss all things Canucks. It's also time for February's Canucks Speakeasy Three Stars of the Month,

On this week's episode the guys are joined by Darcy, also known as dagger1977.  They discuss the new slew of players finding themselves in trade rumors and is re-signing Miller a bad thing?   All this and more on episode 105.

The guys talk about the Canuck's newest hire, more trade scenarios, coaches getting canned, a bit of the Olympics, goalies, radio sports, Al Green and more.

On these week's episode Pete and Doug have Stephan Roget from Canucks Army on to discuss all the trade speculation swirling around the team.  What's the likelihood Miller get's traded, does Myers actually have some trade value and who is a sleeper trade chip that could net a surprising return.  All this and more on episode 103 of the Canucks Speakeasy.

The guys are joined by Dan Machholz this week to chat the new GM, trade chips, Spencer Martin and retired jerseys.

On this episode, we break down the Canucks road trip from hell as well as the Doerrie hire, covid, goalies and what to do with J.T. Miller.

New intro, who dis? Episode 100 has arrived. We're giving away a Canucks ticket this episode, as well as answering some questions, talking Petey, the Florida games, and more.

On this week's episode we discuss the Nadia Popovici and Brian 'Red' Hamilton story, the Canucks win over the Kraken and 7 players that have the potential of being traded.  All this and more on Episode 99.  

On the last episode of the year Pete and Doug discuss the Canucks return to play, the cancellation of the world juniors tournament and the NHL officially pulling out of the Olympics.

We have a jammed packed episode this week.  We give our opinions on the new goal song, breakdown the Canucks 5 game winning streak, discuss the league wide covid outbreak and much much more.  

Boy was it ever a struggle to fill an episode with Canucks content this week. Kidding, of course. The guys discuss all the changes in Vancouver on and off the ice on this episode, signalling in a new era in Vancouver.

On this week's episode, Pete and Doug discuss, if the Canucks can build off the momentum of their 2 game winning streak, whether or not a coaching or managerial change is still imminent, Montreal cleaning house and is Evander Kane a fit with the Canucks.

What is fact? What is fiction? What the heck is going on? The guys try to dissect the myriad of information and misinformation out there, as well as reminiscing over 94, and some Olympics, All-Star Game, and football chatter.

We are joined by Ryan Hank of the PP1 podcast this week.  We discuss what is ailing the Canucks at the moment, what changes we would make if we were ownership and where do we go from here?

A lot of Canucks chatter on this episode regarding the past week, getting into all aspects of the team, as well as touching on the rest of the league in Around the Room.

It's an extended Around the Room segment this week as we touch on all four of the NHL's divisions after around the 10 game mark. The guys also of course touch on the last three Canucks games, and Thatcher Demko in all his glory.

The guys are joined by Trent Leith of StadiumChinatown.ca to talk all things Canucks from this past week. The situation in Chicago is also discussed, as well as the feeling in the building on opening night, and a Conor Garland beer.

We are honored to have to Jugpreet Bajwa join us this week. 

 Jugpreet shares his story with us on being a visually impaired fan, what it was like getting to sing the national anthem at a Canucks game and we recap some of the highs and lows of the Canucks first 4 games. 

Terry Guest returns to the Speakeasy for the 2nd time.  On this episode we breakdown the Juolevi trade, Canuck players that impressed us after game 1, the impact of losing MacEwen and Gadjovich and whether or not a new folk hero has emerged.

Training camp and preseason are underway, so the guys brought in Chris Faber to help break down everything on the ice, as well as discussing the new contracts for the Canuck's stars. Who's impressed? Which rookies should we be paying attention to? Surprise opening night roster spots? What about the fourth line? The RD? There's a lot to discuss this week.

Training camp and preseason are upon us, and the Canucks certainly have a bunch of questions to be answered. RFAs, Hamonic, the LD battle, fourth line spots and more, it's an all-Canuck episode, and it's great to have hockey back.

After a bit of a break, the guys are back to kick off Season 3. So what is happening with the Canucks? Should we worry about Petey and Hughes not being signed? How will our blueline function this year? A couple of signings, in-house music, jersey ads and more on this episode.

@leafrollin joins us this week as we take a somewhat complicated and enlightening look into how the Canucks can get the most out of their cap situation.

What a week. Pete comes back from camping to find out about the Arizona trade. There's a draft as well, two buyouts, another trade, and 15 signings. There was a lot to talk about this episode.

It's expansion time! The guys talk about what Seattle was thinking with their picks (what were they thinking?), losing Kole Lind, trades, the entry draft, the Dickinson deal, and the groundbreaking Luke Prokop.

Lots to unpack this week as the Canucks get ready for the busy off-season push with Seattle looming. The guys also discuss everything going on around the league including Tampa, Minnesota, Edmonton, Chicago and Ottawa, as well as touching in on the rest of the sports world.

Lots of things in the hockey world to talk about this episode, including the playoffs, NHL awards, trades, signings and Nate Schmidt.

The guys are joined by Bill Huan from Canucks Army and Pointshot Hockey to talk the Sedins hiring, Abbotsford, the blueline, and even a little NBA. 

Brayden Fengler from Stadium Chinatown joins us to talk about the #9 pick, how the Canucks should address their depth issues, Seattle, goalies, White Claws, and more.

We are joined by Phil Figueiredo this week to discuss the recent bout of coaching moves by the Canucks, and some more off-season options for the team, as well as getting into the NHL playoff situation.

We are joined this week by Terry Guest to discuss the draft lottery, Podkolzin, potential free agent targets and more on this week's episode.

It's out RFA/UFA/buyout spectacular. The guys dissect the Canuck's 23 pending free agents and 5 potential buyout candidates, speculating on what the team can do to minimize the cap crunch. We also take a look at all of the first round action around the league.

A season unlike any other has mercifully ended for the Canucks, but what comes next will be even more important. The guys break down coaches, management, head office, Petey and what's next, as well as touching in on the first round of the playoffs so far.

With 5 more relatively meaningless games to go, the guys give their playoff predictions, and weigh in on Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid, as well as getting into the Canucks coaching situation, the move of the AHL team, Jack Rathbone and more.

**Please note that we do talk about the sexual assault allegations regarding a Canucks player on this episode.**

It's been a tough couple of weeks and a tough season for the Canucks, but the guys try to serve up a few positive nuggets as well as thoughts on the team post-covid. We also get into what is happening around the league in our Around the Room segment.

The Canucks are back after the long Covid pause, returning in triumphant glory with back to back wins against the Leafs. The guys break down these wins, as well as discussing the Benning situation, and the rest of the news coming out of Vancouver and the League.

The guys are back with a Trade Deadline version of the Canucks, breaking down the club's somewhat surprising three moves. They also get caught up on the covid situation with the team, a couple of signings and what this last month of the season will bring.

On this episode the guys discuss Jazzy Jeff, Barry Bonds and Bobby the Brain. What year is this? Of course there's also a lot of Canucks chatter, what's going on with local sports radio, the looming trade deadline, NHL officiating and the draft lottery changes.