Canucks Talk

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.

Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd. On Thomas Drance Appreciation Day Brendan and Thomas read listener submissions including Canucks related questions. They delve into the Canucks' goaltending situation, questioning why Silovs isn't a shoe-in for backup. They explore contract negotiations and the impact on cap space, while evaluating depth options like Nils Aman and Vasily Podkolzin's pivotal season ahead. We also analyze Vancouver's roster dynamics, including potential additions and the crucial bounce-back prospects of Elias Pettersson and others. Join us as we dissect the Canucks' strategic approach and predictions for the upcoming NHL season.

Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd. Brendan and Thomas talk about where the Canucks will miss Nikita Zadorov, and what additions they would have missed out on if they had brought him back. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show to discuss the various Canucks free agent signings and how they fit into this roster. Emma Lingan joins the show to give us a Nashville perspective on Kiefer Sherwood, and what the Canucks are getting in him.

Brendan Batchelor and Thomas Drance talk about how the Canucks could really use a 2nd pairing defenseman, and how this team could go about acquiring that player either this summer or wait for the regular season and do it via trade. Jason Bukala joins the show for the final time this season to talk about the Canucks' Development Camp.

Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd alongside Thomas Drance. The guys delve into the Vancouver Canucks needing one more top-six winger to round out this roster and solidify their status as a Stanley Cup contender. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to talk about the Seattle Kraken hiring Jessica Campbell as the first female full-time NHL assistant coach. He also comments on the state of hockey in Seattle and Washington.

Dom Luszczyszyn talks Canucks signing Jake DeBrusk. What does his model say about DeBrusk? Dom weighs in on Edmonton's additions, Vegas odds, Canucks expectations next season, and NHL free agency headlines. Jamie and Drance highlight the Edmonton Oilers improvements, and how the Canucks can matchup with them. Where will DeBrusk and Sherwood fit into the lineup?

Live from Canucks development camp, it's the last Canucks Talk of the season before the show takes its summer break. Jamie and Drance talk Canucks free agent additions, specifically the defenceman. The Canucks are betting big on the style of play from last year with the additions of the big + physical D-men. Mikael Samuelsson joins the show from development camp. Mikael talks developing the young players, importance of training off the ice, building relationships with players, his thoughts on Canucks draft prospects, and working with Manny Malhotra. Pavel Buchnevich signs with the Blues. Aiden Celebrinin joins the show. He talks being a 'sponge' and using the Dev camp to improve his game.

Hear from Jake DeBrusk in his media availability. He then joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance on the show for an exclusive one on one interview.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance continue their signing season coverage as the Vancouver Canucks stay conservative in their approach. Dan Murphy joins the show to weigh in on what the Canucks have done.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance cover this year's NHL free-agency signings. They react to the Canucks' signings of Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, and Kiefer Sherwood.

Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show. Gemma weighs in on Zadorov not re-signing with the Canucks. What was the best signing in the past week? What was the most surprising move the Canucks have made so far? What does a successful weekend look like for the Canucks? John Marino and the Canucks have mutual interest, could he be the D-man to replace Zadorov? The guys discuss the Canucks goalie situation, and why the team has changed their mind on bringing in a veteran backup for Demko. Is Chris Tanev a serious option for the Canucks? Jamie and Drance talk about the Canucks defensemen heading into next year. Hockey PDOcast's Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Dim talks Guentzel's price, Canucks free agent options, John Marino scouting report and more!

Bonus Canucks Talk begins with a Patrik Allvin zoom press conference, where he discusses Zadorov, Mikheyev, Hughes winning the Norris, and the NHL draft. Jamie and Drance open the show with the news of Quinn Hughes winning the Norris at the NHL Awards. Drance suggests that "Hughes is the best defenseman in the world, period." The guys analyze Patrik Allvin's latest zoom presser, including Nikita Zadorov hitting the open market. What's the latest on Guentzel?

Jamie and Drance discuss the return of the Canucks third-line, and the possibilities next season. Drance suggests a line of Joshua, Garland, and Pettersson would be interesting to see. What's the latest on Jake Guentzel? How aggressive will the Canucks be? Could Mitch Marner be a trade piece for the Canucks? Jamie and Drance discuss the "walk away" numbers for Myers and Zadorov. What is the max price for Jake Guentzel? How high do you value Jonathan Marchessault?

The Canucks are making moves. Jamie and Drance highlight all of the moves the Canucks have made in the last 24 hours. Why did Chicago make this move? The guys discuss how the Canucks got the Joshua deal done, the excitement for July 1st, and the details of Joshua's contract. Canucks voice Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch talks Joshua re-signing, a bigger role for him next season, and Mikheyev trade. The guys discuss Blueger returning on a discount and what's next for the Canucks.

Sportsnet's scouting analyst Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason talks Panthers Cup win and what it means. The guys look ahead to the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Topics include, Chicago Blackhawks draft targets, potential draft pick trades, the 2024 draft class, and which player teams will regret not drafting. Should the Canucks be interested in trading for Laine? The guys discuss low cost top 6 winger options and free agent targets.

It's the season finale of the crossover! Donnie & Dhali join the show. Dhaliwal weighs in on what he's been hearing on Zadorov and Joshua. Could Jeff Skinner be a potential target for the Canucks? How should the Canucks fill out the roster this offseason? The guys talk developing 'the next' Dakota Joshua. What's the latest on Blueger and Myers? Should Canucks fans be worried about losing their UFA's? Jamie and Drance discuss inserting more skill into the lineup, and the Canucks backup option if they don't get Jake Guentzel.

Jamie and Thomas look back at the OEL buyout a year later and discuss whether it was worth it. They delve into the latest with Zadorov, Myers, and Joshua. They also talk about the latest developments in Guentzel Watch.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance revisit the Florida Panthers's Game 7 win as they are crowned Stanley Cup Champions. They delve into how both teams got there, with their respective builds. Sean Gentille of The Athletic joins the show to weigh in as well. Jamie and Thomas react to the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down what would constitute a perfect Canucks offseason and discuss the possible contingency plans for the team if they were not able to land their top end free agent targets. The guys discuss the excitement of when McDavid will wear a team Canada jersey and how fast Vancouver fans will turn on Canucks players wearing any other country's jersey.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview Game 7 between Edmonton and Florida tonight and discuss how it is hard to recall any game in the NHL that has had this much hype surrounding it. With the combination of coming back from being 3-0 down and the series containing the best player in the world, the storylines are endless. ESPN's Ryan Clark joins the show as well to help break all of it down.

Jamie and Randip are joined by Iain MacIntyre to break down his interview with Jim Rutherford as they discussed what moves there are to be made for Vancouver and what steps come next for the Canucks to get better next season. The guys touch on trying to bring back some key players like Joshua and Zadorov along with continuing to evaluate players like Brock Boeser who had a great season prior to extending their contracts.

Jamie Dodd is joined in studio by Randip Janda as the duo breaks down the recent Jim Rutherford interview with Iain MacIntyre. The guys dissect Rutherford's comments on where he sees the Canucks going and what moves there are to be made to make Vancouver that much better and more competitive heading into next season. Shayna Goldman then joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals so far and whether Florida will be able to finally close out the Oilers tonight in Game 6 with the game back in Edmonton and a daunting Game 7 looming.

Dimitri Filipovic joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance. They talk about the Filip Hronek extension, Dakota Joshua's skillset, and Pettersson's need for an elite winger. They also debate whether the Panthers have an answer for Connor McDavid. In the final segment, Jamie and Thomas run through the top free-agent defensemen targets for the Vancouver Canucks.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about Dan Milstein being given permission to seek a trade for his client Ilya Mikheyev. They continue the conversation about Nikita Zadorov's future with the Vancouver Canucks and how a Mikheyev trade would empower it. They also talk about the possibility of signing Dakota Joshua. Kevin Woodley joins the show from InGoal Magazine to talk about the Jacob Markstrom trade and the goaltending in the Stanley Cup Final.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Sportsnet Analyst Jason Bukala. He talks about the Canucks extending Filip Hronek. They also delve into the PLD and Markstrom trades. Plus, they look back at the Oilers' Game 5 win over the Panthers. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks sign Mark Friedman. They ponder whether the Canucks can afford another top 4 defenseman if they go out a sign Jake Guentzel. They also discuss how the Canucks could get off of Ilya Mikheyev's deal.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the Canucks extending Filip Hronek's contract. They delve into the remaining Canucks free agents and the hold-up in getting them signed. They also touch on a few other NHL news and notes. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas expand on the PLD trade to the Washington Capitals, and they also talk about the Canucks getting aggressive in the off-season.

Jamie and Drance discuss the Guentzel rumours and what it means for the Vancouver Canucks in terms of signing their current UFA's. Who are other fits in the Canucks top 6? Names include, Guentzel, Tyler Toffoli, Jonathan Marchessault and more. The guys also discuss potential depth options for the team. Arda Ocal, covers the NHL for ESPN joins the show. Arda talks about Game 5 and what to watch for in the 1st period. No margin for error for the Oilers, McDavid has to be 'McJesus', and more on how Edmonton can win. Who will win the Conn Smythe and more on game 5.

Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the latest Jake Guentzel news. What's the selling point for Guentzel coming to Vancouver? The guys discuss his expected price, fit with Canucks, and timelines of a deal getting done. What are Canucks options if they don't land Guentzel? Commentator for the Florida Panthers Randy Moller joins the show. Randy talks Panthers DNA, targeting free agents, discussing the matchups for Game 5 and what Florida can do to close out the series.

Kyle Bukauskas of Sportsnet joins Jamie and Thomas to preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas revisit their conversation about the Canucks' offseason priorities and ponder whether discount pickups could be the more prudent path. Ultimately, leaving yourself open to make elite additions mid-season.

On the heels of Thomas Drance's co-written article outlining the top UFA targets of the 2024 offseason, Jamie and Thomas dive in to see which candidates might fit with the Canucks. They talk about the latest developments regarding the Canucks' free agents. They react to comments made by head coach Rick Tocchet on a recent podcast. They also touch on the Oilers forcing a Game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final.

Hour two of Canucks Talk with Jamie & Bik is live from The Nat. The guys are joined by Randip Janda to discuss the Canucks, and their cap flexibility this off season. Does the Stanley Cup Final end in four games? And what he thinks on the talk of Jake Guentzel & Nikita Zadorov. Jamie & Bik finish up the show with "Guys Naming Dudes" naming European soccer players.

Jamie Dodd is joined by Bik Nizzar for Canucks Talk, live from Nat Bailey Stadium. The guys recap game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and if the Oilers have a chance at an improbable comeback. Talk continues between the Canucks & Nikita Zadorov, with a final contract offer coming this weekend. Vancouver Canadians play by play announcer Tyler Zickel joins the show to preview todays Nooner at the Nat double header!

David Dwork of The Hockey News joins Jamie and Thomas to set up Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final from the Panthers' perspective. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas debate whether the Canucks should pursue a Patrik Laine trade after the player expressed an interest in a fresh start. Then, the fellas talk about elite NHL wingers the Canucks should be interested in, including Mitch Marner.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the possibility of trading away Ilya Mikheyev to create cap space, and what a potential deal might look like. Plus, which suitors would be interested in his services? They also delve into Jalen Chatfield extending with the Carolina Hurricanes rather than hitting free agency. Then, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joined the show from Edmonton to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Sportsnet Prospects Analyst Jason Bukala joins Jamie and Thomas to talk about his top 70 prospects heading into the 2024 NHL Draft. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-ranking-the-top-70-prospects-for-the-2024-nhl-draft/ Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas talk about the struggle to sign Filip Hronek and discuss whether both sides should settle on a one year deal. They also talk about whether the fit is right with Elias Lindholm. Would he even want to sign in Vancouver if it meant playing as a 3C?

Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd look back at Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show as they discuss Filip Hronek's leverage this summer as a right-handed defenseman RFA.

Zach Laing joins the show to discuss Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 tonight. Topics include, Edmonton's defense heading into Game 2, Oilers adjustments, and Evander Kane this series. Jamie and Drance analyze the Jason Krog hire for the Canucks. An update on Canucks UFA's. Former NHL exec Johnathan Wall joins the show. He talks salary cap increase, how it will affect teams, the loss of cap friendly, and more.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance open the show discussing the salary cap increase. This is a new world for NHL teams with the recent cap growth. The guys discuss how this will affect the NHL going forward. The Canucks reportedly have interest in defenceman Jalen Chatfield. Jamie and Drance weigh in on the Lindholm contract update and the unique opportunity for the Canucks. Should the Canucks save their cap space to create more flexibility in the long run?

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance host. InGoal Magazine and NHL analyst Kevin Woodley joins the show. Kevin talks re-signing Zadorov and Lindholm. The guys discuss the Canucks goalie situation heading into next season. Woodley talks Skinner vs Bobrovsky in the Cup Final and his thoughts heading into the series. Hockey PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Dim weighs in on the Stanley Cup Final matchups and the guys draft Centers to shut-down McDavid.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance recap the latest from Elliotte Friedman. Friedman is reporting the latest on Lindholm and Zadorov re-signing. What's a fair price for Zadorov? The guys discuss what line fits would look like with Lindholm and Zadorov. If there are other 3rd line centers the Canucks could sign, should they pass on Lindholm? Josh and Drance discuss the Canucks top prospects in the organization. Players include Raty, Sasson, Pettersson, Silovs, Willander, and Lekkerimaki.

Thomas Drance hosts solo. Iain MacIntyre reports that the Canucks are potentially close to deals with pending UFA's, Dan Millstein tweets, "fake news". What's going on? Drance reviews this clubs approach and priorities when filling out the current roster. Is Zadorov the the 'template defenceman' for the Canucks? Drance explains the path for the Canucks to succeed. Brendan Batchelor joins the show. The guys discuss the case of Filip Hronek, and what avenues the Canucks can take with him.

Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins Jamie and Thomas to talk about a couple of Canucks prospects in Josh Bloom and Jonathan Lekkerimaki. He admits that signing Chandler Stephenson would be a good fit with Lekkerimai and Elias Pettersson. Afterwards, they talk about the Canucks unwillingness to take a step back next season and compare the current Cup finalists with what the Canucks have to do to get there.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about Elias Pettersson getting backlash for admitting to his injury. They delve into the Canucks' announced coaching changes that include new roles for the Sedins and Yogi Svejkosky. They also talk about Ian Cole opting to test free agency. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas talk about what fans can expect from Ilya Mikheyev next season.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Daniel Wagner. The guys talk about how valuable Filip Hronek is to the Canucks and why parting ways with him would leave the franchise in a large hole defensively. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas discuss which prospects are most likely to crack the Canucks opening day roster.

In this edition of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance have a lengthy conversation about the importance of internal growth for the Vancouver Canucks if they expect to make strides next season. Sean Gentille joins the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Final.

Thomas Drance is joined by Ryan Clark of ESPN to talk about their biggest takeaways from the Oilers-Stars series. They preview the Cup Final. Then, Thomas delves into which budget free agents the Vancouver Canucks should be interested in this offseason.

Thomas Drance is riding solo in this edition of Canucks Talk. He revisits the Oilers win over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. Then, he delves into the Stanley Cup Final and the matchup between them and the Florida Panthers. Jason Demers joins Thomas to further analyze the Cup Final matchup.

Jamie and Bik are LIVE at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium! Vancouver Canadians play by play man Tyler Zickel joins the show. The guys talk C's start to the season. What should management do with Boeser? Is he or Hronek a core guy? "Guys naming dude's" Timberwolves edition. The guys continue to discuss the flexibility of moving Boeser.

Jamie and Bik are LIVE at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium! The guys discuss a potential Tyler Myers deal. What would a Brock Boeser extension look like, and when should the Canucks try to sign him? Brendan Batchelor joins the show. The guys discuss Filip Hronek and the Canucks options. Batch suggests finding a low rent Hronek and allocate the money elsewhere. More right handed options than we normally see this offseason. What should the Canucks do with Boeser? Batch suggests his trade value is at an all time high. Elias Pettersson needs to have a big summer.

Alison Lukan, covers the Seattle Kraken for Root Sports joins the show. Alison talks Dan Bylsma hire, a different coaching approach for the Kraken, and the NHL Playoffs. Sat Shah joins the show. Sat, Jamie, and Drance discuss Mike Yeo's departure and what it means for the Canucks. Other topics include, how the Canucks can acquire another top player, priorities in free agency, selling high on Nils Hoglander, and what to do with Elias Lindholm.

Jamie and Drance are in full offseason mode. Are Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek the same as Simon & Garfunkel? What are the timelines for getting deals done with UFA's this summer? The Canucks are at risk of losing their best penalty killers. Another year operating under LTIR for the Canucks. Nils Hoglander will absolutely come up in conversation in trade talks. Can Hoglander be a more valuable piece than he's been? At some point you can have too much of the same thing, you need different flavours.

Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins Jamie and Thomas to talk about the Vancouver Canucks. He outlines how the Canucks really showed that they need more chance generation. He'd like to see them add more speed and offence this offseason. They also talk about finding RHD like Hronek is a tall task. In the final segment, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks toughness and how it should be prioritized this offseason.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about Jeremy Colliton and Mike Yeo parting ways with the Vancouver Canucks. The four of them also talk about Tyler Myers wanting to return to Vancouver, and Dakota Joshua not being close to a return as of now. They debate whether the Canucks should bring back Filip Hornek.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Arda Ocal of ESPN to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They delve into the Rangers-Panthers series. Arda makes a passionate plea to Canadians to not cheer for a "Canada's team" in the playoffs, and calls out the lunacy of the idea of a "Canada's team". Saad Yousef of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Western Conference side of the bracket. They highlight how well the Stars have absorbed Edmonton's best shots.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the task ahead this summer for the Vancouver Canucks. They talk about what it would take to bring everyone back this offseason and push for the team to go big game hunting to improve this roster.

Jamie and Bik are joined by Sean Gentille to shine some light onto both conference finals matchups and what is at stake for the teams in those series. The guys discuss how the Oilers have immense pressure on them still to perform and get the job done and avoid some big questions needing to be asked if they were to come up short. Jamie and Bik then dive into the pending free agents that the Canucks have and who is most likely to return taking into account not just on ice performance but also how they fit into the team dynamic in the locker room and beyond.

Jamie is joined by Bik Nizzar live from the Canucks Alumni Golf Classic at Northview. The guys discuss that with all of the pending free agents, which current young players in the Canucks system could take a substantial step forward next year and help contribute to the big club moving forward. Gemma Karstens-Smith then joins the show to continue the conversation on which young players have the potential to step up and what some of the expectations are for the AHL players looking to move up.

Breaking News: Manny Malhotra is the Abbotsford Canucks new Head Coach. What's the deal with Jesperi Kotkaniemi? Drance suggests the Canucks need a 'star' to jumpstart their offense. Ryan S. Clark from ESPN joins the show. Ryan talks Canucks decisions coming up this offseason, how close the Canucks are to the final four teams, reaction to Pettersson injury, and the NHL Playoffs. Hockey PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. The guys discuss the Dallas vs Edmonton series, Necas fit with the Canucks, and more.

Jamie and Drance analyze the Elias Pettersson injury news. The guys dive into the Martin Necas trade talks, would he be a fit for the Canucks and at what cost? Jesperi Kotkaniemi is in the rumour mill, would he fit with the Canucks? The guys discuss the Canucks options.

Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin, and Head Coach Rick Tocchet arrive at the podium. Topics include, Patrik and Rick reflecting on the Playoffs, Elias Pettersson's injury, the status of UFA's, upgrading the roster this summer, the coaching staff, communication within the organization, and preparing for the summer ahead. Jamie and Drance react to the presser in the final segment.

Live from Rogers Arena, hear from Canucks players at the podium discussing the season. Players include, Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, JT Miller, Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser, and much more. Jamie is joined by JT Miller. The guys discuss the season, expectations for the team, taking some time off, Brock Boeser, and more. Canucks Defenseman Ian Cole joins Jamie for an interview. Jamie and Ian discuss the team's growth this season, Canucks coaching staff, playoffs, his consistency defensively, the penalty kill and more. Hear from Zadorov, Garland, Blueger and Pius Suter at the podium. Jamie and Drance discuss noteworthy news from the presser, including Pettersson's knee injury, Zadorov and more takeaways.