The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

The VANcast comes to an end, but the future is bright for the Canucks

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:28:47 GMT

On the final VANcast, Farhan Laji from TSN and the Athletic's Harman Dayal welcome original VANcast hosts Thomas Drance of the Athletic and Jeff Paterson of RinkwideVancouver.com and contributor to Sekers and Price. The quartet look back on four years of the VANcast, including piloting a podcast through the pandemic and then the bubble and having to change the name of the pod, early on after the Canucks organization balked at the name Nuckscast.

Farhan, Harman, Thomas and Jeff take a look at this years edition of the Canucks with training camp beginning this week, newly minted captain Quinn Hughes, Elias Petterson's plans for his contract extensions, and newcomers to the group, including Ian Cole, Pius Suter, Teddy Blueger and Carson Soucey, plus full seasons from recently acquired Anthony Beauvillier and Filip Hornek for head coach Rick Tocchet and Harm provides an update on the Canucks prospects tournament from Penticton.

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Rick Tocchet on Elias Pettersson’s next level and the Canucks’ offseason upgrades

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:03:43 GMT

Rick Tocchet, the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks joins Farhan and Harman to discuss his first season in Vancouver, the additions to the roster the Canucks made during free agency, what he thinks of first round pick Tom Willander and how much he is looking forward to next seasons edition of the Vancouver Canucks.

Plus the guys talk about the re-signing of Nils Höglander and how the winger might fit into the Canucks top 9 next season and if newly acquired defender Carson Soucy will get big minutes in the Canucks top four, come the fall.

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Breaking down Canucks’ free agency moves, J.T. Miller's new contract officially kicks in

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:08:04 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Harman and Farhan dissect the Canucks active July 1st adding Carson Soucy, Ian Cole, Teddy Blueger and extending Akito Hirose, The guys discuss if there might be any more free agent moves on the horizon for the Canucks and JT Miller's new deal which officially kicks in, taking him off the trade board, for now at least.

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Canucks load up on Defence, led by Tom Willander at the 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:55:05 GMT

Farhan Lalji and Harman Dayal host a live room VANcast, post NHL draft 2023 from Nashville. The guys take a look at the defence heavy crop of talent that the Canucks accumulated, including the 11th overall Tom Willander, third rounder Hunter Brzustewicz, and fourth rounders Sawyer Mynio and Aiden Celebrini.

Plus the guys discuss the trade rumours involving Tyler Myers who is linked to the San Jose Sharks, before Farhan and Harm dive into free agency targets for the Canucks, coming up on Canada Day.

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Debating Canucks' best No.11 draft targets featuring Shane Malloy

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT

On the latest VANcast, Farhan and Harman welcome draft expert Shane Malloy from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss the Canucks targets with the 11th overall pick and how deep the 2023 crop of prospects is this year.

Plus, Harm, Farhan and Shane talk about the Canucks off-season game plan, they critique the job of the management duo of Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin and the development of Nils Höglander & Vasili Podkolzin to date.

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What's next for Canucks after massive Oliver Ekman-Larsson buyout?

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:02:23 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks decision to buy out the final 4 years of Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract, creating 8 years of dead cap, while making him a free agent. The guys talk about how the Canucks can use this new found money, who they might target in free agency and what to do with Ethan Bear who is due for a new deal, but will start the season on the injury list. Plus, Farhan and Harman talk about former Canucks head coach Travis Green, landing in New Jersey to be on Lindy Ruff's staff, with the Devils.

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VANcast mailbag ahead of NHL draft in Nashville

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:53:55 GMT

The VANcast returns with a hefty mailbag ahead of the NHL draft as Farhan and Harman answer your burning questions on what projects to be a busy Canucks off-season, including who Vancouver will be in position to draft, Thatcher Demko's backup, the bottom six, trade value on Conor Garland, Brock Boeser and Tyler Myers and what Elias Pettersson's next contract will look like.

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Arturs Silovs named tournament MVP at Worlds, what Canucks can learn from Panthers’ Cup Final run

Mon, 29 May 2023 17:34:43 GMT

On this week's edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Harman discuss Latvia's historic medal at the World Hockey Championships, led by Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs, and how he will play a role in next season's Canucks team. Plus the guys take a look at the performance of Tyler Myers and Ethan Bear for Canada who won gold at the championships. Plus the guys answer some VIP questions in the VANcast mailbag, including Myers trade value, the free agent market and Elias Pettersson's long term future with the Canucks.

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Lessons from NHL playoffs and future of Canucks’ goaltending ft. Kevin Woodley

Mon, 15 May 2023 18:07:31 GMT

Farhan and Harman take a look at the remaining teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and compare and contrast the Vancouver Canucks roster to the Canes, Panthers, Golden Knights, Kraken and Stars, and project how far off Vancouver actually is, to where those teams are right now. The guys discuss the elimination of the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they welcome Kevin Woodley from NHL.com and IN-Goal magazine to talk about the struggles in net for the Oilers and Leafs, how the Golden Knights have made it to the final four with backups and journeymen, the resurgence of Sergey Bobrovsky, Philipp Grubauer and if Fredrik Anderssen and Jake Oettinger can carry their teams to the grandest prize of all.

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Corey Pronman on realistic Canucks draft targets, top defensemen and an update on Jonathan Lekkerimäki

Wed, 10 May 2023 20:36:29 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Harman welcome The Athletic's prospect analyst Corey Pronman to discuss the 2023 NHL draft field. The boys get a primer from Corey on a loaded draft class and get a sense of what players might be available for Vancouver to select with the 11th pick overall, in Nashville in June.

Plus, Farhan and Harman provide an update on Jonathan Lekkerimäki, last years first rounder for the Canucks and the season that was for the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks who were eliminated in the second round by the Calgary Wranglers.

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The Canucks stand pat with the 11th pick in the 2023 NHL Draft

Tue, 09 May 2023 03:33:30 GMT

Farhan Lalji and Thomas Drance held even, as they will stick with the 11th selection draft in Nashville in June. The guys discuss the irony of the hated Chicago Blackhawks winning the lottery and the right to draft British Columbia's own, Connor Bedard with the first pick in the draft. Plus the guys look at some of the players who might be available at the 11th selection for the Canucks to draft.

This show originally aired as as live room, immediately after the NHL Draft lottery took place.

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Bruce Boudreau on his time in Vancouver with the Canucks, Elias Pettersson should be a Selke nominee and NHL's 2nd round in full swing

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:09:34 GMT

Bruce Boudreau joins Farhan and Harman on this edition of the VANcast to look back on his time in Vancouver as head coach of the Canucks, how he thinks Elias Pettersson should have been a Selke Trophy finalist, the brilliance that is Quinn Hughes, returning to NHL Network to offer analysis during the Stanley Cup playoffs and if he thinks he will ever coach in the NHL again.

Plus Farhan and Harman provide an update on the Abbotsford Canucks playoff run, and the final four series in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season.

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Kuzmenko’s long-term fit with Tocchet, Höglander’s AHL dominance and Horvat's playoff struggles on the Island

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:25:16 GMT

On this week's episode of the VANcast, Farhan and Harman look at the baby Canucks dominant first round sweep over Bakersfield and the next round of the AHL playoffs where they will face the Flames top affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. The guys discuss the impact of Christian Wolanin, Niles Hoglander, Max Sasson and the play of Arturs Silovs and Spencer Knight in net so far in the post season.

The guys look at the reasons why Canucks assistant coach Jason King, in charge of Vancouver's power-play, was fired late last week from Rick Tocchet's coaching staff, How Andrei Kuzmenko will fit long term into coach Tocchet's plans and how former captain Bo Horvat has struggled on Long Island, as New York is on the cusp on elimination in the first round.

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How Canucks top prospects like Hoglander, Klimovich, Podkolzin are developing in Abby ft. Ryan Johnson

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:34:17 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Harman go over the Canucks season ending report cards for the team after a turbulent year highlight the signing of Elias Pettersson, (the other Petey) to a three year entry level contract and they take a look at the opening two nights of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Ryan Johnson, the General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks joins Farhan and Harman to discuss his team's preparation ahead of their first round playoff series with the Bakersfield Condors, including updates on Linus Karlsson, Danila Klimovich, Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander Jack Rathbone.

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Patrik Allvin & Rick Tocchet on the state of the Canucks at the year end presser, but where was Jim Rutherford?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:24:21 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji host a live room edition of the VANcast, discussing the Canucks season ending press conference from General Manager Patrik Allvin and head coach Rick Tocchet. The guys comment on the Canucks plans for next season, if buyouts could be on the horizon, the elusive search for a third line centre, if the goaltending depth will be improved, Brock Boeser's tenure in Vancouver, the status of the Canucks impending free agents and the absence of President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford at the press conference today.

This podcast originally aired as a live room on Monday afternoon, April 17th.

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Cataclysmic Canucks season finally ends

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:24:49 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Laji look back on an eventful season for the Canucks which sees them miss the playoffs in a year that saw the team trade their captain, fire the coach, have turmoil inside the front office, injuries to key people, mismanagement of the salary cap, having players second guess medical decisions, underperforming core players, and in the end, seeing the Canucks miss out on a chance to draft franchise changing player and local hero: Connor Bedard.

This episode of the VANcast was originally presented as a live room post game, after the Canucks overtime win in Arizona in game 82 of the season.

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Elias Pettersson hits 100 points — will he re-sign long-term this summer?

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:49:00 GMT

Farhan and Harman stick tap Elias Pettersson, who becomes the sixth Canuck ever to record 100 points in a season when he recorded two points in Vancouver's 3-2 win over the Ducks in Anaheim on Tuesday night. The guys discuss what Petey's next contract might look like, if he could ever win a Hart Trophy and how much his teammates pull for him. Plus, the guys look at the ceiling for newcomers Andrei Kuzmenko and Akito Hirose, and with one game remaining, the team staying in the bottom 10 and keeping a good draft position.

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Is Boeser rebuilding his value, Demko’s workload and Hirose’s impressive debut

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:11:33 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks slowing down after a red hot month of March, if Thatcher Demko is being overplayed, and if Collin Delia will return next season as the backup or will the Canucks shop elsewhere? Plus, has Brock Boeser's value been rehabilitated and will he or Conor Garland be moved in the offseason? The guys analyze the play of youngsters Akito Hirose, Aiden McDonough and ask what is Vitali Kravtsov's future in Vancouver?

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Hronek’s immediate impact, how EP40 continues dominating and McDonough’s debut

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:05:00 GMT

On the latest VANcast, Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks continued hot streak which sees them falling further away from the draft lottery. The guys analyze the improved play of Tyler Myers, Conor Garland and Brock Boeser, the continued elite performance from Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, Thatcher Demko and Quinn Hughes and they take a look at the performance of new comers Filip Hronek and Aidan Mcdonough.

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Demko, Hughes and Pettersson are unlocking their elite potential — what could it mean for next season?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:13:00 GMT

The red hot Vancouver Canucks are lighting up the month of March and playing themselves out of the Connor Bedard sweepstakes. Farhan and Harman discuss the coaching bump, the elite performance of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes and the improved goaltending which has the team in jeopardy of losing the opportunity to have a top 10 pick in the upcoming draft. The guys marvel at how on this recent hot streak how cornerstones Thatcher Demko, Hughes and Pettersson are unlocking their elite potential, and what could it mean for next season?

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Aidan McDonough’s NHL potential and can Canucks’ run translate to next season?

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:52:06 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks winning four straight, and are 7-2-1 in the last ten games, and if any carryover can be expected for next season, as Team Tank appears to be toast. Also, Aiden McDonough's NHL potential, Miller surging under Tocchet, depth forwards that have impressed the most, and much more.

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Quinn Hughes is under appreciated and why Hronek will be a massive upgrade for Canucks blueline

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:34:00 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks hot streak with the team 5-2-1 in their past 8 games, as another season without playoffs begins to wind down. The guys critique the play of J.T. Miller under Rick Tocchet and those pesky trade rumours that won't go away, they debate how the Canucks might use Filip Hronek, the decision to sit Thatcher Demko and how they are handling him and they tap their sticks to Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes for reaching career milestones.

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Canucks’ familiar stubbornness shaped disastrous trade deadline

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 04:38:37 GMT

Farhan Lalji, Harman Dayal and Thomas Drance host a recap of the trade deadline and the moves the Vancouver made, and didn't make.

This show was originally recorded as a live room, Friday night, March 3, 2023.

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Canucks shock fanbase, acquire Filip Hronek for a first and second pick in 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:04:26 GMT

Thomas Drance, Farhan Lalji and Harman Dayal host a live room VANcast after Canucks GM Patrik Alvin traded a conditional 2023 first-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick for right handed shooting Filip Hronek and a third round pick this year. The boys offer their opinions on the deal, which rivals what the fan base thinks about it too.

This show was originally recorded as a live room on the evening of March 1st, 2023.

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Luke Schenn traded to Toronto. Will Patrik Alvin have more moves to make before March 3rd?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:36:51 GMT

Farhan and Harm comment on the trade involving Luke Schenn, sending the popular rear guard to Toronto for a third round pick in the 2023 draft, and where Schenn might fit in with the Leafs and if the Canucks should re-sign Luke in the offseason?

With points in four of their past 5 games, the Canucks drive for Bedard stalls. Farhan and Harman discuss the return of Thatcher Demko in the Canucks win over the Dallas Stars, and wonder if Patrik Alvin has any other trades up his sleeve ahead of the March 3rd NHL trade deadline.

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Canucks comeback spoiled by the shootout, as Luke Schenn is sent home to await a trade

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:42:47 GMT

Farhan Laji and Thomas Drance host a post game podcast after the Canucks lose in the shootout in Nashville.

The guys also talk about Luke Schenn being sent home to await a trade ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

This podcast was originally recorded as a live room on Tuesday evening, February 21st.

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Canucks reportedly getting trade calls on J.T. Miller, Pettersson sets career-high in points

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:18:31 GMT

Farhan and Harman look back on the Canucks win over Philadelphia and how it didn't help the teams chances for 'team tank' The guys gush over the effort of Elias Pettersson and how the franchise must resign him, how the powerplay has not lost step since Bo Horvat left, they provide an update on Thatcher Demko, discuss Arturs Silovs performance in his first career win, and talk about the trade rumours revolving around JT Miller, and if they could actually move Miller with the contract that is owed to him.

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Andrei Kuzmenko under Rick Tocchet and how Canucks can juice Schenn’s trade value

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:53:40 GMT

This week on the VANcast, Farhan and Harman talk about a road trip to forget, with the Canucks allowing 5 goals or more in 4 of their past 5 games. Farhan and Harman get into Rick Tocchet's biting comments towards his team after the back to back losses to Detroit, the penalty kill continuing to be a train wreck, Riley Stillman, Tyler Myers and Luke Schenn's usage, Andrei Kuzmenko's limited minutes and some bad goaltending from Collin Delia and Spencer Martin, sparking 'team tank', with teams below Vancouver starting to heat up as well.

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Beauvillier’s potential, life without Bo and is Rutherford planning an exit?

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:30:53 GMT

Farhan and Harman look back on an entertaining Canucks effort, ultimately a 5-4 OT loss to the Devils last night in New Jersey. The guys discuss how this team with new players and a new coaching staff doesn't look like a team that wants to 'tank'. The guys critique the play of newcomer Anthony Beauvillier and how Vasily Podkolzin looked in his first game back since his recall from the minors. Plus the guys look at the Canucks 5 on 5 matchups without Bo Horvat, they give their thoughts on Horvat's 8 year extension with the Islanders, Thatcher Demko trade rumours, and they respond to the rumours that Canucks president Jim Rutherford is looking to get out of his situation in Vancouver.

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Bo Horvat traded to New York Islanders

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 04:42:52 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji host a live room episode of the VANcast, as the Canucks deal their captain, sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a conditional first round pick in 2023.

The episode originally aired as a live room on Monday, January 30th.

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Ilya Mikheyev’s season-ending injury and is Thatcher Demko on the trade block?

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:04:03 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the season ending injury to Ilya Mikheyev, and if he was shutdown. by the team a month too late. The boys look at what the Canucks plans are for youngsters Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander, the team losing Lane Pederson to waivers, and if Captain Bo Horvat has played his final game for the Canucks. With Thatcher Demko's name on the trade block, and rumours swirling that the goalie isn't happy being a Canuck the guys debate if Demko could indeed move at the deadline too.

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Analyzing Andrei Kuzmenko’s extension and Rick Tocchet’s arrival

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:52:04 GMT

Farhan and Harman breakdown the extension for winger Andrei Kuzmenko who signed a two year bridge deal worth 11 million dollars. The guys talk about the possibility of another offer being made to Bo Horvat, JT Miller's minutes, and analyze the truly dreadful effort by the team in new head coach Rick Tocchet's second game, a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

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Bruce, there he goes - The VANcast Live Room

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:17:23 GMT

Farhan Lalji, Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal discuss the Canucks announcement to relieve Bruce Boudreau of his coaching duties, hire Rick Tocchet as the 21st head coach in franchise history and how the organization handled this entire fiasco.

This episode was originally recorded on Sunday, January 22nd as part of a live room.

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Frank Corrado breaks down the Canucks 'soap opera' season

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 04:13:09 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji are joined by former Canuck defensemen and current TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado. The boys get Frankie's take on what it's like to play in Vancouver and what it's like to play in a hostile environment when a team is struggling as bad as the Canucks are. They look back on Jim Rutherford's explosive press conference from earlier this week, the new rumours that Bruce Boudreau is set to coach his final two games as the bench boss, and how the instability of the Canucks organization does not go unnoticed by perspective free agents.

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Jim Rutherford speaks: Dissecting his plan to fix the Canucks

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:55:54 GMT

Jim Rutherford meets the media on Monday morning and doesn't hold back. Farhan and Harman dissect Rutherford's availability which touched on the season ending surgery for Tanner Pearson, Quinn Hughes comments on how the handled the injury, the ongoing rumours concerning Bruce Boudreau's future as bench boss, Bo Horvat's future with the club and other plans leading up to the trade deadline and if the Canucks should sell as many assets to rebuild or re tool this roster?

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High Event Day for the Canucks with OEL Benching, Tanner Pearson season ending injury Quinn Hughes comments and another loss

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:16:05 GMT

Farhan and Drancer look back on the Canucks 5-4 loss to the Lightning in Tampa and for the 19th time in 412 games, Vancouver has given up 5 or more goals in a game. In a high event day for the Canucks, which included Quinn Hughes 'That wasn't handled right' comment on the Tanner Pearson season ending injury, Oliver Ekman-Larsson being a healthy scratch and Rick Tochett rumours to Vancouver gave Drancer and Lalji plenty to talk about.

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OEL and Myers concerns, the Kuzmenko show and is Horvat to the Avs still a fit?

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:42:54 GMT

On Bruce Boudreau's 68th birthday, Harman and Farhan look back on the Jekyll and Hyde weekend for the Canucks which included a 3-2 come from behind win vs Colorado on Friday and another brutal defensive effort in a 7-4 loss ton Winnipeg on Sunday.

The guys praise the season of Andrei Kuzmenko lament the defensive pair of OEL and Tyler Myers and take a look at the rekindled chemistry between JT. Miller and Elias Pettersson. Plus, the guys discuss if the Colorado Avalanche are a good fit for Captain Bo Horvat with the NHL trade deadline less than 60 days out.

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Vancouver’s tank race, the Miller conundrum and Canucks prospects at WJC

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:49:00 GMT

On the first VANcast of the new year, Farhan and Harman lament the new year, with the same old team, as the Canucks currently sit 25th overall in the NHL in the midst of a three game losing streak. The guys discuss the many giveaways in the loss to the NY islanders, JT Miller getting booed during the player intros and Bo Horvat who continues to excel in his free agent year and if the Canucks should sell off their assets immediately, and make a run for Connor Bedard.

Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects joins to discuss the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championships, Bedard's tournament for the ages and Cam gives us an update on Canuck prospects Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Elias Pettersson (the defenceman) for Sweden, and Finland's goalie Aku Koskenvuo at the tournament.

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Elias Pettersson's development into a star highlights the Vancouver Canucks year end review

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:07:27 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Harm look back on a tumultuous year for the Vancouver Canucks. They guys discuss Elias Pettersson's longterm future in Vancouver, a review of General Manager Patrik Allvin's first year on the job, the JT Miller trade watch which turned into a multi year extension, Quinn Hughes’ two-way play stabilizing after nightmare 2021 defensive season, the OEL/Garland trade officially becomes a disaster, the up and down year for Thatcher Demko, the team winning the Kuzmenko sweepstakes and the trade watch for Brock Boeser and Captain Bo Horvat.

Plus Harman provides a fresh update on the team after twin 5-1 losses to Winnipeg and St. Louis and the demotion of Nils Höglander ahead of the Canucks final two games before the Christmas break hosting Seattle on Wednesday and facing the Oilers on Edmonton on Friday.

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Bo Horvat reportedly rejects Canucks offer, is a trade on the horizon?

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 23:28:07 GMT

Harman and Farhan discuss Bo Horvat's camp turning down the Canucks latest offer, and the teams focus being on the trade market now. The guys debate J.T. Miller moving back to centre, Spencer Martin's run of good form, Ethan Bear's next contract what Luke Schenn's potential trade value is and Farhan and Harm address the rift between Zdeno Chara and Kevin Bieksa and the 2011 Stanley Cup final.

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Live Room post game VAncast after Canucks beat Sharks in OT

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:15:18 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji host a live room post game show after the Canucks wild 6-5 overtime win over the Sharks in San Jose on Wednesday night. The Canucks, 8-3 in their past 11 games, are two points out of a playoff spot.

This show was originally recorded as a live room on Wednesday evening, December 7th, 2022.

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Canucks’ wild comeback win and what could the Brock Boeser trade market look like?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:51:49 GMT

Harman and Farhan look back on an insanely improbable comeback win for the Canucks over Montreal from Monday night. The guys go in-depth on Brock Boeser's longterm future with the Canucks as a change of scenery looks inevitable for the former first rounder. Plus the guys discuss the injury to Thatcher Demko, and the Canucks concerns in net, J.T. Miller's playful side and Harm introduces Farhan to the world of modern rap!

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Bo Horvat’s next contract, Vasily Podkolzin’s AHL demotion and a goaltending controversy?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:08:13 GMT

Farhan and Harm recap another disappointing home ice loss for the Canucks, as the Capitals put five on the board on Tuesday night.

The guys talk about the goaltending controversy between Spencer Martin and Thatcher Demko, the team sending down Jack Rathbone and Vasily Podkolzin, the lack of production from Conor Garland and what Bo Horvat's next contract could look like, and if the Canucks have a chance to re-sign their captain.

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Canucks riding a three game win streak!

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:19:09 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji present a live post game edition of the VANcast after the Canucks OT win, Sunday night vs San Jose.

The guys debate what this win streak means for the forever in flux Canucks, Spencer Martin vs Thatcher Demko and when Vasily Podkolzin gets back in this lineup.

Plus the guys address the Rachel Doerrie tweet, claiming she has filed a human rights complaint against the organization and assistant general manager Emilie Castonguay.

This episode was originally recorded as a Live Room on Sunday, November 27th at 8pm Pacific.

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The Schenn glue factor and why isn’t Pettersson treated like an elite two-way centre?

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:31:07 GMT

Harman and Farhan look back on the Canucks 5-4 loss to Vegas from Monday night, which was Vancouver's seventh 2 goal blown lead in the first 19 games of the season. The guys take a look at the top line of Miller, Horvat and Boeser who have struggled defensively, the positive play of Luke Schenn, Thatcher Demko's bad luck, and why isn’t Elias Pettersson deployed like an elite two-way centre? Plus the guys take a look at the Canucks upcoming road trip with games against Colorado, Vegas and San Jose.

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Can the Canucks realistically tank for Connor Bedard?

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:49:18 GMT

Farhan and Harman recap a disappointing weekend for the Canucks with losses in Toronto and Boston and wonder how much longer Bruce Boudreau can survive as head coach of Vancouver's team. The guys discuss individual player trends, J.T. Miller's indifference to defence, Bo Horvat and Elias Pettersson's long-term future in Vancouver, the return of Brock Boeser, benching Nils Höglander and Andrei Kuzmenko, the injury to Vasily Podkolzin and can the Canucks realistically tank for Connor Bedard.

Plus we stick tap Henrik and Daniel Sedin and Roberto Luongo who officially are inducted into Hockey's Hall of Fame, Monday night in Toronto.

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Canucks respond to Jim Rutherford criticism with big win in Ottawa

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:08:48 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji host a post game live room after the Canucks big 6-4 win in Ottawa over the Senators. The guys praise Spencer Martin and Bo Horvat but acknowledge that the Canucks were lucky to get the win with how they performed in the first two periods of the game. The guys also respond to Canuck president Jim Rutherford's harsh critique of Bruce Boudreau and how he coaches the team and ask is this the most unlikeable the Canucks organization has been since the Mike Keenan/Mark Messier era?

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Ethan Bear is a steal, Podkolzin’s scratch and is Rathbone not part of Canucks’ long-term plans?

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:50:10 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Harman and Farhan discuss the Canucks disappointing Saturday night blown lead loss to Nashville, but the positive play of Ethan Bear, Nils Höglander, and Andrei Kuzmenko. The guys debate the Vasily Podkolzin scratch, the logjam on defense. the pending return of Travis Dermott, the long term plans for Jack Rathbone and when we might expect Brock Boeser to return on the upcoming road trip which takes Vancouver through Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Boston and Buffalo.

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Canucks win streak snapped after another thud at home vs the Devils

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:23:01 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils with the negatives outweighing the positives. The guys discuss the same puck management errors, OEL and Tyler Myers conditioning and Thatcher Demko allowing that one bad goal. However, on the plus side, Bo Horvat is second in the NHL in goal scoring and newcomer Ethan Bear looked solid in his 18 minutes on the blueline on Tuesday night.

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Canucks breathing a bit easier after two wins in a row ahead of a date with Jack Hughes and the NJ Devils

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:34:00 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji present a live room VANcast on Halloween afternoon, discussing the Canucks two win streak, Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford's response to the tams challenging start, Thatcher Demko's goaltending, the acquisition of Ethan Bear and the love that Canuck fans have for head coach Bruce Boudreau.

Plus the guys take your calls and comments as the Canucks prepare for their next game Tuesday night when they host the New Jersey Devils.

This podcast was originally recorded on October 31st as a live room for the Athletic NHL.

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The Canucks nightmare start to the season continues

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:04:00 GMT

Farhan and Harman look back on the Canucks 7th straight loss to start the season, a 3-2 home decision loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes and the loss on Saturday night to Buffalo. The guys discuss Jim Rutherford's comments on the team and coach Bruce Boudreau on After Hours on Hockey Night in Canada, the merits of a true rebuild, the play of Thatcher Demko, the injury to Quinn Hughes the long term future for Bo Horvat in Vancouver and the week that was for the embattled JT Miller.

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Canucks begin the season winless in their first five games

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:22:53 GMT

On a live post game edition of the VANcast, Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji recap the latest Canucks loss, a 3-2 overtime decision to the Minnesota Wild, ahead of their next game, Saturday night at home vs the Buffalo Sabres..

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Mentally weak Canucks record setting low

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:08:38 GMT

Farhan and Harman breakdown another Canucks loss, a 3-2 OT decision to the Blue Jackets in Columbus, and Vancouver's four straight losses to start the season, games in which they were all leading in. The guys discuss Bruce Boudreau's biting comments towards the team and the massive pressure heaped on him by the front office. We also get into JT Miller's self criticism, Conor Garland's healthy scratch and the play of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. Plus, Tyler Myers early return, Ilya Mikheyev's season debut the Canucks goaltending and penalty kill.

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Canucks roster is set ahead of game one vs Edmonton on Wednesday

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:18:40 GMT

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks opening night roster, ahead of game one Wednesday night against the Oilers in Edmonton.

The guys preview the road trip to start the season, line combinations and defensive pairings, and they provide an update on injuries to Ilya Mikheyev, Travis Dermott and Tyler Myers. Plus Harm and Farhan analyze the trade of Jason Dickinson to Chicago this past weekend and look at the Canucks playoff chances this season.

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Should we be concerned about the Canucks winless pre-season?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:11:00 GMT

Harman and Farhan breakdown the Canucks training camp and pre-season, featuring an 0-5 record and what that might mean for the beginning of the regular season.

Plus, the guys analyze Nils Höglander's pre-season play, Christian Wolanin outplaying the now departed Danny Dekeyser on the blue line and if Sean Couturier's contract is a good comparable for Bo Horvat as he continues negotiations with the Canucks.

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The VANcast pre-season Live Room

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:50:00 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji host a live room after the Canucks loss to Seattle in pre-season action. The guys discuss what went right, what went wrong in the game, Bruce Boudreau's surprising post game comments on the loss and the guys look into the curious case of the dismissal of Rachel Doerrie.

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Brock Boeser injury and Canucks defence take centre stage at training camp

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:23:35 GMT

Farhan and Harman look back on the first few days of training camp including the hand injury to Brock Boeser and subsequent surgery which will keep him out of the lineup for at least a month. The guys take a close look at the battle on the blue line including a new assignment for Quinn Hughes and where Travis Dermott, Tucker Poolman, Danny Dekyser and Jack Rathbone fit in. The guys forecast a huge year for Elias Pettersson, discuss how Andrei Kuzmenko and Vasily Podkolzin have looked in camp and can Nils Höglander force his way onto the roster?

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Harman Dayal officially joins the VANcast ahead of Canucks training camp

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:04:32 GMT

On the season premiere of The VANcast, Farhan Lalji and Thomas Drance officially welcome Harman Dayal as the new co-host with Drance taking a step back from appearing weekly on the show.

The boys discuss the rookie tournament from Penticton, the latest on Bo Horvat contract negotiations, Quinn Hughes on the right side, the biggest battles that the guys are watching as training camp gets set to start later this week and we ask Drancer, will the Canucks make the playoffs this season?

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How Matthew Tkachuck's trade affects the landscape of the Pacific division

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:41:05 GMT

In the season finale, Farhan and Drancer dive into the Matthew Tkachuk trade and how it affects the rest of the Pacific division. Also, if the trade has left the Flames in a better position now than before. Also, thoughts on the J.T. Miller situation as the summer rolls on, and more.

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Discussing the Canucks' offseason so far, and evaluating the current roster

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:57:17 GMT

Farhan and Drancer take a look at the totality of roster moves made by the Canucks this offseason, including their biggest needs still outstanding. Also, they discuss Johnny Gaudreau to Columbus, and the current read on the J.T. Miller situation. To wrap up, they break down the current roster.

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Kevin Bieksa 'juiced' on the first day of NHL Free Agency

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:52:42 GMT

Thomas and Farhan welcome Canucks fan favourite Kevin Bieksa to a live room edition of the VANcast. The breakout star of Hockey Night in Canada takes VANcast listener questions on his career in Vancouver, what he thinks of the Canucks free agent moves, Ilya Mikheyev, Curtis Lazar and Collin Delia and the shocking Johnny Gaudreau signing in Columbus.

Plus, 'Juice' shares some awesome stories of the heyday of the Vancouver Canucks.

This episode of the VANcast originally aired as a live room on Wednesday, July 13th at 6:30pm Pacific time.

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Canucks' quiet draft weekend, intriguing free agency options, and diving into Day 2 draft selections

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:02:51 GMT

Farhan and Harman Dayal dig into the Canucks' lack of moves over draft weekend, including J.T. Miller's future. Also, potential available players in free agency that could be intriguing for Vancouver including Nicolas Roy and Colin White, and to wrap up, a look back at Day 2 of the NHL Draft, and this week's development camp.

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Canucks select Jonathan Lekkerimaki, draft floor deal with Islanders falls through

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:03:41 GMT

Drancer and Lalji recap the Canucks night in the first round of the NHL draft in Montreal. The guys discuss the rumoured deal that feel apart on the draft floor involving Vancouver's J.T. Miller and the New York Islanders. The guys grade the Canucks selecting Jonathan Lekkerimaki with the 15th pick overall and what might be in store for the Canucks led by Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin on day of the draft on Friday.

This podcast was a live room which originally recorded at 9pm Pacific time on Thursday night.

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The Boeser Compromise

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:05:05 GMT

Thomas and Farhan recap the three year extension for Brock Boeser, what the term and money means for the player and the organization and what J.T. Miller's future is with the Canucks, who should deal the star forward if a new deal isn't reached by training camp. Plus the guys discuss the additions to the Canucks coaching staff, including Mike Yeo and Trent Cull with the big club, and former Hawks head coach Jeremy Colliton who will coach the farm team in Abbotsford and Farhan and Thomas look at possible first round selections for the Canucks who select 15 on Thursday night in Montreal.

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The Colorado Avalanche are the 2022 Stanley Cup Champions, and lessons the Canucks can learn from them

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:36:24 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup win, including the path the team took to get there, if they can continue to win, and the lessons the Canucks can learn from them. Also, contract decisions ahead for both the Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then, they make their cases for the Sedins to be in the Hall of Fame, talk the latest in Canucks rumors, and more.

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Canucks land Free Agent Andrei Kuzmenko

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:43:25 GMT

Farhan and Thomas discuss the Canucks free agent signing of Andrei Kuzmenko and what the forward brings to the team and who he might play with next season. The guys get into the reason why Kuzmenko decided to pick Vancouver and the special relationship he has with General Manager Patrik Allvin.

Plus Drancer and Lalji take a look at some of the players the Canucks might be willing to deal this off-season to make cap space, including Conor Garland, Tanner Pearson in order to afford Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller.

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Stanley Cup Final begins tonight, Canucks need to strengthen goaltending depth

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:55:12 GMT

Farhan and Drancer preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys discuss the long layoff for the two time defending cup champs, the goaltending matchup and who the best player is, in this series?

Plus the guys take a look at the goaltending depth behind Canucks starter Thatcher Demko, and we discuss the new coaching hire in Vegas for Bruce Cassidy and the contract offer to John Tortorella to coach the Philadelphia Flyers.

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VANcast Live Room 0ff-season and Game 5 Eastern Final recap

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:12:16 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji return with a live room edition of the VANcast, post the LIghtning's 3-1 in over the Rangers in game 5 of the Eastern Final.

Plus the boys answer your Canuck questions in this off-season VANcast.

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Edmonton's playoff run ends, comparing their roster to the Canucks, and Vancouver's extendables

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:22:00 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Edmonton Oilers' playoff elimination after being swept by the Colorado Avalanche, and the team's near-future. Also, how that roster stacks up against the Canucks, and a dive into Vancouver's extendable players.

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Discussing the Conference Finals and the Canucks' long road back to contention

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:00:37 GMT

Farhan and Drancer dig into the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Avalanche, and what it will take for the Canucks to get back into contention, and the Eastern Conference Final between the Lightning and Rangers.

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Sedin twins to focus on player development in Canucks front office reshuffle

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:40:00 GMT

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Previewing Game 5 for Flames-Oilers, looming Canucks player decisions, and thoughts on the rest of Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:36:41 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss Thursday night's Game 5 of the Battle of the Alberta, chat about some upcoming decisions the Canucks organization needs to make for some of their players, and share their thoughts on the rest of round 2 of the NHL Playoffs.

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Bruce Boudreau is in it to win it

Tue, 24 May 2022 18:42:08 GMT

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau joins Farhan and Thomas to discuss returning to the Canucks as bench boss, the changes to his coaching staff, analytics, specialty teams, what changes he'd like to see with the roster and he gives his thoughts on the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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VANcast Canucks off-season mailbag

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:19:07 GMT

Farhan and Drancer answer your questions in an off-season mailbag. The boys touch on a number of subjects including the Canucks cap situation, JT Miller and Brock Boeser's future in Vancouver, the prospect pipeline, what the team might be looking for to improve the blue line depth and the relationship between coach Bruce Boudreau and management.

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Discussing a Game 7-filled weekend, Bruce Boudreau set to return, and previewing Round 2

Mon, 16 May 2022 21:29:15 GMT

Farhan and Drancer kick off the show with a spirited discussion about the playoff action over the weekend, with five different Game 7s in two days. Then with Bruce Boudreau set to return next season, what are his biggest needs for next season? Then, the guys take a look at Round 2 of the playoffs, and more.

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Future of Sports Pt. 2

Sun, 15 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league.

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Future of Sports Pt. 1

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital.

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VANcast live playoff watch party

Fri, 13 May 2022 16:31:25 GMT

Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal host a live edition of the VANcast where they watch the end of the Tampa/Toronto OT, the Oilers win over the Kings and also touch on the Canes/Bruins and St. Louis/Minnesota series.

Plus they answer your off-season questions on your Vancouver Canucks.

This podcast was recorded live as part of a 'live room' on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

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Canucks make changes in scouting department, still waiting for Boudreau, and Andrei Kuzmenko

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:06:20 GMT

Farhan and Drancer dig into the changes the Canucks have made within the organization, a decision on Bruce Boudreau still looms large, Andrei Kuzmenko, NHL & NBA playoffs, and more.

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Bruce! There he goes?

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:13:27 GMT

Farhan and Drancer dissect the end of season press conference from president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford and General Manager Patrik Allvin, specifically the critical comments made about head coach Bruce Boudreau's coaching style.

The guys discuss the chances that Boudreau would now want to return to coach the Canucks after these comments, where Bruce's possible landing spot could end up being next season and who Jim Rutherford might have in mind to be the next head coach of the Vancouver Canucks.

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Locker room clean out day, goalie workloads, and how the team sees itself at season's end

Mon, 02 May 2022 04:10:48 GMT

Farhan and Drancer recap media availability on locker clean out day for the Canucks, including Brock Boeser discussing his father's health, and injury updates for the team. Also, goalie workloads in a full NHL season, how the team views itself going into the offseason, Bruce Boudreau, and more.

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Vancouver Canucks officially, officially eliminated from the playoffs

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:42:29 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Canucks elimination ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the positive vibes that have been built since Bruce Boudreau took over and the decision to delay games during the Covid-19 lockdown which may have ultimately cost the Canucks a berth in the playoffs.

The guys also address a winning culture mindset, Quinn Hughes record setting night, adding more leadership responsibility to the likes of Elias Pettersson and Hughes, and the goaltending assignments in the final two Canuck games of the season.

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Discussing the season, and the future, as the Canucks' schedule winds down

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 23:06:50 GMT

As the season winds down, and the Canucks are set to miss the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years, Farhan and Drancer take a look back over the season, and the future ahead, including the importance of an extension for Bruce Boudreau and what they want to see out of these last games of the season.

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Canucks playoff hopes all but dead after tough loss to Minnesota

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:16:19 GMT

Thomas Drance from the Athletic and Farhan Lalji of TSN host a live room post game Q&A with Canucks fans after Vancouver's tough loss in Minnesota on Thursday night, which all but ends their hope of qualifying for the playoffs.

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Canucks-Senators Postgame Q&A

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:52:53 GMT

Join Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji, hosts of 'The VANcast' for The Athletic, for this Canucks Live Room. Listen to the guys as they take your questions and dish out their thoughts on tonight's 4-3 OT loss to the Senators.

Please note: This Live Room was recorded on April 19, 2022

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Canucks continue to keep it interesting in OT win over Golden Knights

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:59:33 GMT

Farhan and Drancer analyze the Canucks' OT win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, and where they sit in a very tight playoff race down the stretch. Also, the team's power play reemerges, Elias Pettersson shines bright again, discussing Vasily Podkolzin and Alex Chiasson, and more.

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The Canucks win streak is just enough to make it kinda interesting and why the NHL should adopt a play-in format for the playoffs

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:15:01 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss the benefits of a play-in playoff format for the NHL, and how the league is missing the boat on expanding their playoff system like the NBA and MLB have done in the recent past.

The guys tap their sticks for the Canucks who are riding a three game win streak as their faint playoff hopes remain, with 9 games remaining.

Plus the guys provide their opinion on the play off Will Lockwood, Vasily Podkolzin, Conor Garland and Alex Chiasson.

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Ryan Johnson, General Manager of Abbotsford Canucks on state of Canucks prospects and player development

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:09:36 GMT

Farhan and guest co-host Harman Dayal welcome Ryan Johnson, the Canucks director of player development and the General Manager of the playoff bound Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League.

Farhan and Harman ask Ryan how he has fit in under the new management regime led by Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin. The guys ask RJ about the strides that goalies Spencer Martin Arturs Silovs and Mikey DiPietro have taken this season, using the AHL as more of a development league for top prospects and what it was like to get the first year AHL team off the ground in the midst of a pandemic.

Plus the guys get the inside scoop on prospects including Jack Rathbone, William Lockwood, Danila Klimovich and how much struggling Canucks forward Vasili Podkolzin can benefit from a long playoff run with Abbotsford this Spring.

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VANcast Live room post Canucks loss to St. Louis

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:56:47 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji, hosts of 'The VANcast' host a Live Room post game VANcast after the Canucks loss to St. Louis in Vancouver on Wednesday night.

The boys take your questions and break down the loss and the Canucks playoff chances which are drifting further away from reality.

Please note: This live room was recorded on March 30, 2022.

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Canucks road trip ends with a loss to the Blues, and discussing the team's status in the playoff race

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:32:00 GMT

Farhan and Drancer break down Monday's 4-1 loss to St. Louis to end their grueling road trip, discuss where this trip leaves them in the playoff race, and what the next three games mean. Also thoughts on Thatcher Demko's performances as of late, and a discussion of expectation and fatigue, Conor Garland, the forward crew after the departure of Tyler Motte and more!

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Canucks live room post game after OT loss in Minnesota

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:34:22 GMT

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji of 'The VANcast' with Canucks staff writer Harman Dayal host a Live Room post game VANcast after the Canucks loss to Minnesota on Thursday night The boys take your questions and break down the Canucks' taking 3 of a possible 4 points against tough teams in Colorado and Minnesota.

Please note: This live room was recorded on March 24, 2022.

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Canucks Trade Deadline Q&A

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:04:41 GMT

Join Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji, hosts of 'The VANcast' for The Athletic, and Canucks staff writer Harman Dayal for this Live Room. Listen to the trio as they take your questions and break down the Canucks' moves at the trade deadline.

Please note: This live room was recorded on March 21, 2022.

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Canucks help themselves in playoff race with win over Devils, Bo Horvat, and the trade deadline approaches

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:35:03 GMT

Farhan and Drancer return to recap Tuesday night's 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils, discuss Bo Horvat's performance as of late, and Drancer's postgame conversation with him about coming back from his second bout with COVID-19, and responding to criticism.

Next, discussing why OEL isn't killing penalties, Harman Dayal's article on J.T. Miller and his competitiveness, and his longterm future with the Canucks, and as the trade deadline approaches, thoughts on Tyler Motte and Jaroslav Halak, and more.

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Bruce Boudreau looks to continue winning weeks for the Vancouver Canucks

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:32:01 GMT

On the latest VANcast, Farhan and Drancer are joined by Bruce Boudreau the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Gabby tells the boys how he has been enjoying the city, the love and support from the fans and the connection that he has made with his team. Plus, he shares stories of his coaching mentor Roger Nielson, he addresses the injury to Elias Pettersson, the suspect officiating in the loss to Tampa Bay and Bruce looks ahead to the stretch drive for the Vancouver Canucks.

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Live Q&A: Canucks-Habs Reaction

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:49:03 GMT

Join Thomas Drance, Farhan Lalji, and Harman Dayal as they take your questions and break down tonight's game against the Canadiens.

Please note: This live room was recorded on March 9, 2022.

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The quest for the playoffs continues for upstart Canucks

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:38:35 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Thomas look back on the Canucks 3rd period rally and a gutsy comeback win over the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday night.

The guys discuss the upcoming seven game home stand and how it's in the teams hands to change the conversation for Jim Rutherford and company leading up to the deadline. Tyler Myers, Tyler Motte, Con or Garland, Jaroslav Halak, Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller remain the Canucks most valuable trade chips, plus, it's a no brainer for the Canucks, it's time to extend head coach Bruce Boudreau.

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Canuck players upset that their names are being mentioned in trade rumours

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:30:07 GMT

On an all new VANcast, with the Canucks winners of 5 of the past 7 games, Farhan and Drancer discuss what the team should do with Jaroslav Halak who has struggled his last few times in net, and if the veteran will waive his no move to be dealt by the deadline.

Staying on the subject of the trade deadline, Thomas and Farhan discuss reports from NHL insiders Pierre Lebrun, Frank Seravalli and Elliotte Friedman that Canuck players aren't pleased hearing their names mentioned in trade rumours.

The guys also take a look at the upcoming schedule for the Canucks and the teams that they are chasing, as Vancouver continues to push towards a late season run and a playoff slot.

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Live Q&A: Canucks-Devils reaction

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:40:00 GMT

Drancer, Farhan, and Harman Dayal jump into their first postgame live room to discuss the Canucks' 7-2 loss to the Devils with subscribers on Monday night.

Please note: This live room was recorded February 28, 2022.

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Black Skate Jersey fuels Canucks in big win over the Flames

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 19:28:02 GMT

On an all new VANcast, Farhan and Thomas look back on the Canucks huge 7-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night and the fact that the team has won 4 of their past 5 games, which throws a wrench into the team un loading at the trade deadline. The guys discuss the continued progression of Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander, Elias Pettersson's shooting percentage and Thatcher Demko's highlight reel windmill save and his maturity into a star player for the Canucks.

Plus Drancer and Farhan discuss the latest trade rumours involving J.T. Miller and look ahead to the four game road trip.

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Petey gets his groove back, Bo Horvat hopes to do the same and what should the Canucks do with Jason Dickinson?

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:59:54 GMT

On an all new VANcast with Farhan and Drancer, the boys discuss Elias Pettersson's red hot roll of late, recording 17 points in his past 15 contests as the franchise centre is finally figuring out his game. We also get into the question of leadership with respect to how Petey interacts with a strong personality in J.T. Miller and Miller and a struggling captain in Bo Horvat.

Farhan and Thomas also discuss the reworked power-play and we take a look at the disastrous season for Jason Dickinson in Vancouver, and if he could perhaps fetch anything on trade deadline day, as his time in Vancouver with the Canucks has clearly not worked out.

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Are the Canucks fixed since Bruce Boudreau took over behind the bench?

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:31:00 GMT

On this post game edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Thomas breakdown the Canucks 5-4 overtime win vs the Sharks in San Jose. The guys discuss Tyler Myers and Travis Hamonic being on the ice in the final seconds and Myers gaff which led to a last second goal by the Sharks to send it to overtime before J.T. Miller scored in extra time to win it for Vancouver..

The guys debate if the Canucks on ice issues have been fixed since Bruce Boudreau took over as head coach. The negatives though continue to outweigh the positives with defence, power-play, penalty kill and the sporadic play of Nils Höglander, Vasili Podkolzin and Jason Dickinson taking centre stage over the upbeat general vibe of the team, slightly better 5 on 5 play, an improving Elias Pettersson the addition of Conor Garland and Kyle Burroughs and a defined, dependable 4th line.

Plus the guys discuss possible trade chips for the Canucks, including Brock Boeser, Hamonic, Tucker Poolman, Dickinson and J.T. Miller.

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A win over the Maple Leafs, the unflappable Demko, and a newfound first line

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:27:51 GMT

Farhan and Drancer return to recap a big Canucks win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Thatcher Demko again stands strong. What would it take for Demko to enter the Vezina conversation? Also, Vancouver's newfound first line, winning 2 of 3 without Quinn Hughes, and a discussion about d-men Travis Hamonic and Luke Schenn. To wrap up, a heated debate about the Super Bowl.

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It sucks to suck, as slow starts continue to hamper the Canucks

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:08:25 GMT

On an all new VANcast, Farhan and Drancer breakdown yet another Canucks loss, and the team continuing to struggle in the first period of games. The guys discuss Jaroslav Halak's performance, and his bonus which kicked in during this game and how not even the best goaltending performance could have beaten a very prepared New York Islanders team on Wednesday night.

The guys look ahead to Saturday's game versus Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and how the Canucks might go about containing the Leaf superstar.

The guys talk about Elias Pettersson's ever improving game, but wonder why he isn't shooting more than he does and Farhan and Drancer stick tap Cammi Granato who joins the Vancouver Canucks from the Seattle Kraken as an assistant General Manager.

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Quinn Hughes enters COVID-19 protocol, setting up for the Canucks' future, and VANcast Bingo

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:01:30 GMT

Farhan and Drancer return after the All-Star break to discuss Quinn Hughes entering COVID-19 protocol, and if this team can function in this next homestand with out him. Is it time to give Jack Rathbone some time? They also chat about the All-Star game, and if Hughes should've been there, and Thatcher Demko's performance. Then, Jim Rutherford is eyeing a retool rather than a rebuild for this team, and what should be the next steps toward that. Also, discussing Halak, the schedule ahead, and VANcast bingo!

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Canucks reach the All-Star break with the 22nd best winning percentage in the NHL

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:30:56 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, Drancer and Lalji discuss the Canucks regulation loss to Nashville as the team reaches the all-star break. The guys praise the work of head coach Bruce Boudreau who has brought positive energy to the team, but will need his squad to go on another streak after the break, to change Jim Rutherford's mind come trade deadline.

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Canucks trade rumors, seeing the best and worst from J.T. Miller, and a Rams-Bengals Super Bowl

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:41:19 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss the last 2 games, and having two very different Canucks team show up to each one. Also, navigating the use of Jaroslav Halak, diving into the latest trade rumors, seeing the best and worst performances from J.T. Miller.

To wrap up, expectations for the next two games vs the Blackhawks and Predators, and the guys share their thoughts on the NFL divisional championships over the weekend, and a Rams- Bengals Super Bowl matchup in Los Angeles.

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Patrik Allvin introduced as the new General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:31:55 GMT

Farhan and Drancer return with a new VANcast on a very busy day in Vancouver, after team president Jim Rutherford introduced Patrik Allvin as the new General Manager. The guys discuss what Allvin brings to the organization, the hiring of Émilie Castonguay as assistant general manager, and what other moves Rutherford might have up his sleeve as the Canucks continue to rebuild not only the team, but the front office as well.

The guys also praise the work of third string goalie Spencer Martin and they provide an update on all the players currently in COVID-19 protocol and they give their picks for the conference finals this weekend in the NFL.

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Takeaways from a weekend of Canucks home games, and the NFL playoffs

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:24:00 GMT

Farhan and Drancer return to share their thoughts of the two home losses for the Canucks over the weekend, as there was still lots to like, but the team is losing ground with January games being critical. Also, mismanagement of goaltender Mikey Dipietro, and where is Jaroslav Halak? Then, takeaways from Pettersson and Boeser's perfomances, the PK is again a liability, and some important personnel decisions to make in the next couple of months.

To wrap up, they discuss a wild NFL playoff weekend.

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Elias Pettersson comes alive on Canucks road trip

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:17:33 GMT

Drancer and Lalji discuss the end of the Canucks road trip which saw them win in workman like fashion vs the Predators in Nashville last night, finishing the season long road swing with two straight wins, after dropping games in Florida, Tampa Bay and Carolina.

The guys take a look at the play of Elias Pettersson who seems to be out of his season long funk, and how he is much better at centre than on the wing.

Farhan and Thomas also breakdown the off-season list of things to do for President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford, including what he will do with JT MIller, pending UFA Tyler Motte, and tweaking the roster with a better bottom 6, stronger defence and more depth.

Plus the guys discuss the trending feud in Edmonton between hall of fame hockey writer Jim Matheson and Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl and they give you their NFL picks as the divisional playoffs happen this weekend.

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A big Canucks win over the Capitals, diving into the 4th line and D pairings, and the status of Jack Rathbone

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:25:00 GMT

Farhan and Drancer dive into Canucks win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, and a big breakthrough performance from one Elias Pettersson. Also, tempering expectations for Thatcher Demko.

Next, they chat about Connor Garland heading to the COVID-19 list, and the challenges of managing a roster with these constant changes before discussing the success of the 4th line and breaking down the Canucks' D-pairings. To wrap up, they dive into Jack Rathbone's status, and review their picks from the NFL playoff weekend.

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The Canucks' Florida trip , Elias Pettersson's production, and choosing a path for this team's future

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:19:22 GMT

Farhan and Drancer recap the Canucks' recent games against the Panthers and Lightning, where themes of moral victories and special teams issues make their return. Then, with Elias Pettersson being moved to LW, and Drancer also dives into Canucks player history to show that maybe not all is doom and gloom with his current production. Next, the decisions needing to be made on the team's future hinges on the results of the next crop of games, and the search for front office personnel continues.

To wrap up, some NFL playoffs talk as the guys make their predictions for this weekend's action.

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Kodak Black and the Panthers snap the Canucks streak

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:19:00 GMT

Farhan and Thomas look back on the Canucks 5-2 loss to the Panthers in South Florida Tuesday night. The Canucks 9 day layoff between games certainly played a factor in the loss to Florida. The guys dissect the play of Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser and ask if this is the best Elias Petterson can be for the Canucks? The guys wonder if the Canucks should make a pitch for Evander Kane, and what that dynamic could do in the Canucks dressing room. Lalji and Drancer look ahead to the rest of this challenging road trip, with the very tough Tampa Bay Lightning next on the Canucks list and critique the play of rapper Kodak Black in the private box in Florida last night.

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Tremendous opportunity for the Canucks on upcoming road trip

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:34:00 GMT

Farhan and Thomas return with an all new VANcast with the Canucks continuing to practice, with no games scheduled until the weekend vs Ottawa.

The guys discuss Bruce Boudreau's comments on playoff chances, with the new coach proclaiming that the Canucks need to play .500 hockey in their next 8 games to have a shot at the playoffs.

Plus, we analyze Boudreau's comments on defender Tyler Myers and the Canucks upcoming road swing against tough opponents in Florida, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Washington and Nashville.

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Discussing reasonable expectations for the Canucks, buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and a daunting test ahead

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:22:00 GMT

In their first episode of 2022, Drancer and Farhan discuss the continuing positive vibes of the Canucks as they are 8-0-1 in the Boudreau era. What are reasonable expectations for this team now? Is the team that much different from when they were coached by Travis Green? Drancer dives into the data.

Also, the pair discuss a daunting road trip ahead that will be a real test for this team, if the Canucks may be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and to wrap up, the first feel-good hockey story of 2022 as a Kraken fan and a Canucks assistant equipment manager are reunited after the fan gave him life-saving advice.

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Diving into the data of the last six Canucks games with Harman Dayal

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:43:46 GMT

Ahead of Wednesday night's game vs Anaheim, Farhan and Drancer discuss the ever-changing COVID-19 protocols, the return of the taxi squad, facing the Ducks and Kings on this road trip, and more.

Then they are joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to dig into the numbers behind the Canucks' last six games, is their success sustainable? Also, what needs to happen to keep it going? Also, the WJC tournament has now been cancelled, but takeaways on what was seen from Canucks prospect Dmitri Zlodeyev, and more.

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VANcast mailbag takes red hot Canucks into an extended Christmas break with many questions still to be answered

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:05:00 GMT

Farhan Lalji and Thomas Drance present their Christmas gift to the VANcast listeners, answering your questions in another edition of the VANcast mailbag.

Drancer and Lalji touch on a number of topics that have Canuck fans interested, including.....who the next General Manager will be, if Jim Rutherford will make a move this season or wait for the off-season, why is Elias Pettersson struggling and what the future holds for J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser in Vancouver.

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Canucks enter a Bruce Boudreau "minicamp" as the team's games are postponed for the week

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:43:41 GMT

Drancer and Farhan discuss the latest goings on with the Canucks, including four games currently postponed, and the latest updates on players in COVID-19 protocols. Also, discussions on how the NHL may handle this rapidly-evolving situation, and the complication of logistics. Then, a practice on Monday morning as Bruce Boudreau works on implementing his own systems in a "minicamp" this week while their games off the schedule. To wrap up, some good ol' jersey talk!

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The Boudreau bounce, the Canucks have gone streaking

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:24:36 GMT

Drancer and Farhan return with an all new VANcast with the Canucks have won six straight under new head coach Bruce Boudreau, including last night in San Jose. Thomas and Farhan breakdown how the Canucks, with a depleted defence, are getting it done.

The guys discuss the promotion to Stan Smyl, the hiring of Derek Clancey as an assistant general manager and who Jim Rutherford might be looking at to fill more positions in the front office.

Plus, we provide a COVID-19 update, and look ahead to the game Saturday afternoon vs the Maple Leafs, as the Canucks aim for their seventh straight victory.

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Canucks defeat Blue Jackets to win fifth in a row, the work Jim Rutherford has in front of him, and the rapidly evolving COVID situation

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:37:00 GMT

So much has transpired in the last couple of days, where do Drancer and Farhan even start? Well, how about the Canucks scoring four unanswered goals to beat the Blue Jackets? How about the 5th win in a row? They recap the game, and discuss if there is such thing as a "Boudreau Bump", and blue line quality as depth gets narrow on defense.

Then, the guys lay out the work Jim Rutherford has in front of him, and the timeline of many of the changes in the team's front office. Also, thoughts on Rutherford being forthright in his assessment of the roster. To wrap up, they break down the rapidly evolving COVID situation in Vancouver.

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Jim Rutherford joins the Vancouver Canucks as President of Hockey Operations

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:45:46 GMT

On an all new VANcast, Farhan and Drancer discuss Jim Rutherford announcement to bring Hockey Hall of Famer, and three time Stanley Cup champion Jim Rutherford in to the front office as the franchises President of Hockey Operations.

The guys look at some of the candidates that Rutherford might look at for the General Manager position, and we debate Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes on the penalty kill and critique the Canucks play, two games into the Bruce Boudreau era.

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Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini and interim GM Stan Smyl speak to media, team beats Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in Bruce Boudreau's first game as coach

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:39:00 GMT

What a difference a day makes. Farhan and Drancer return with another pod recapping Monday's events for the Canucks, sharing takeaways from media availability with owner Francesco Aquilini and interim GM Stan Smyl earlier in the day, Bruce Boudreau's approach and the breath of fresh air he brings to a team that desperately needs it, the team's 4-0 win over the Kings and the energy felt in the building, and more.

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Canucks fire coach Travis Green and GM Jim Benning, Bruce Boudreau will now coach

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:02:24 GMT

Farhan and Drancer dive into the breaking news of the Canucks firing both head coach Travis Green, and GM Jim Benning and more on Sunday, and the hiring of Bruce Boudreau behind the bench. Also, the new management structure of the team, what will the search a new GM could look like, a discussion about the fan throwing a jersey on the ice, Jim Benning's legacy and much more.

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Negativity remains, even with the Canucks winning two in a row, with so much more work to do, to get back to positivity.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:10:39 GMT

On an all new VANcast, Farhan and Drancer discuss the Canucks two game winning streak against lesser lights Montreal and Ottawa, and the tough schedule ahead for the team.

The guys argue about if we should be talking about playoff chances, if the team remains hot or if we should just looking at the positives, like improved play from Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, Quinn Hughes, Thatcher Demko and Brock Boeser.

Drancer and Farhan also dissect the comments made by NHL player agent Kevin Epp, Conor Garland's comments on Spittin' Chicklets as it pertains to the pressure playing in Vancouver, which saw Epp blame the media for.

The guys also look out same of the rumours coming from the national media on possible coaching candidates to replace Travis Green, if and when General Manager Jim Benning gets his way and fires the coach.

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Canucks beat Canadiens 2-1 in Dysfunction Bowl, while the organization still flounders towards inevitable

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:54:03 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Canucks 2-1 win over the Canadiens in what they have dubbed the "Dysfunction Bowl" on Monday night. And while there were some positives to take from that win, will any of it slow down the inevitable search for a new head coach? The pair discuss the team's lack of pieces they need to compete, off-ice, the disconnect throughout the franchise, Elias Pettersson feeling the pressure, and much more.

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Who will pay the price for listless Vancouver Canucks that lack a heartbeat, as nightmare season continues

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:34:01 GMT

Drancer and Farhan with a post game edition of the VANcast, discuss the Canucks uninspiring, brutal defensive effort in a 4-1 loss to the Penguins in Pittsburgh.

The guys discuss the answers that Travis Green, Bo Horvat and J.T. Miller gave, to the tough questions asked by the media post game.

Farhan and Thomas address the trade rumours swirling around J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser, they dissect the play of Elias Pettersson who had the worst game of his season, and when the Aquilinii ownership group will make a decision on the future of General Manager Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green in Vancouver.

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Minnesota Wild reportedly interested in J.T. Miller, what change in the organization would be most effective, and more

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 22:32:01 GMT

Farhan and Drancer kick off the episode with a discussion about the last two games vs the Jets and Blackhawks, and the positives that can be taken away from both. Then, they dig into the Minnesota Wild reportedly being interested in J.T. Miller. What could it mean? Also, what change in the organization would be the most effective, are Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes still untouchable, the return of the Botchford Project, and much more.

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Jim Benning's 8 years in Vancouver, is still not enough as the Canucks continue to lose.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:58:36 GMT

Farhan and Drancer return with a new VANcast, fresh off Jim Benning meeting the media with the Canucks in the midst of a five game losing streak.

The guys dissect the answers the GM gave on some tough questions from the assembled media, including if Benning feels responsible for the teams plight, if eight years has been enough for him and his management team to build a winner, why ownership isn't made available to face the tough questions from the media, and if coach Travis Green's job could be in jeopardy.

The guys also discuss if the struggling younger players, led by Elias Pettersson, need a new voice in the room, or if Green can get them out of their funk? Plus the latest on the Canucks horrendous penalty kill, Travis Hamonic's vaccination status, and the Canucks next game, Friday vs Winnipeg.

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Humbled and embarrassed, the Canucks return home from their road trip

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:51:08 GMT

Farhan and Drancer let it fly in recapping the Canucks' awful road trip. What can get this team back on track? Is the locker room broken? Will there be any changes made this week? The guys are here for you to talk through all of it.

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Brutal officiating and special team struggles dominate Canucks in loss to Ducks

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:13:42 GMT

Drancer and Farhan look back on what went right and what went wrong in the Canucks 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The guys dissect the brutal officiating, how the NHL needs to step up and admit that there is a problem with how the NHL officials do their job, and fix it. We also take a look at the Canucks penalty kill and faceoff struggles and Vasili Podkolzin's elevation to top 9 status on the Canucks forward units.

Plus we address the Canucks upcoming road trip, which won't feature Travis Hamonic, and the guys offer their opinions on Bob Murray being suspended by the Anaheim Ducks and racist comments directed at Thomas and Farhan's colleagues Satiar Shah and Bik Nazzar of Sportsnet 650.

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Canucks power play shines vs. Dallas, penalty kill woes remain, Vasily Podkolzin shows promise, and more

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:27:21 GMT

Drancer and Farhan are back following a 6-3 Canucks win against the Stars on Sunday night. They hit on the power play getting to work with 3 power play goals, the penalty kill still has much to be desired, Elias Pettersson getting outmuscled, Vasily Podkolzin showing promise early on in the season, and much more.

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Will Vancouver's win over the Rangers galvanize this Canucks team?

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:23:40 GMT

On the latest VANcast, Farhan and Drancer look back on the Canucks huge 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers on Tuesday night, including an insane end to the 3rd period.

The guys analyze the struggles of Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson and Tanner Pearson, as the Canucks continue to search for consistent offence and Drancer and Farhan review Drancer's Canucks report card, including an early win for Jim Benning on the trade with the Coyotes.

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Gary Bettman and Bill Daly hold press conference on Blackhawks, Travis Hamonic called up to the Canucks, finding a fit for Conor Garland, and more

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:39:09 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss Monday's press conference with Gary Bettman and Bill Daly, and the latest on the Blackhawks. Then, Travis Hamonic gets called up to the Canucks, and what his impact could be. Also, the latest on Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Tyler Motte, finding a fit for Conor Garland, the Canucks' issue generating offense and more.

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Vancouver drops their home opener to Minnesota as the offence continues to misfire.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:35:18 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Drancer and Farhan look back on the Canucks home opening 3-2 loss to Minnesota. The guys discuss the offensive struggles of the team led by Elias Pettersson's slow start. J.T. Miller's lack of engagement right now, and the Canucks failure to generate any kind of offence on 5 on 5 play.

The guys analyze the play of Vasily Podkolzin, Josh Bailey, Jack Rathbone and Conor Garland, they provide injury updates on Tyler Motte and Jason Dickinson and project when defender Travis Hamonic might find himself back in the NHL as well.

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Recapping the Canucks' road trip: Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland, playing in Seattle and more

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:42:18 GMT

Farhan and Drancer recap the Canucks' 6-game road trip, including Drancer being back on the road covering games, experiencing hockey in Seattle, Thatcher Demko, Conor Garland, should there be concern with Elias Pettersson, the Canucks' home opener, and much more.

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Canucks bounce back vs Blackhawks as Vancouver prepares to face Seattle in Kraken home opener

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:46:00 GMT

On the latest VANcast, Drancer and Farhan look back on the Canucks bounce back effort in Chicago vs the Blackhawks after a disappointing loss to the Sabres in Buffalo. The guys discuss special teams, how Conor Garland, Tucker Poolman, Jason Dickinson, Jack Rathbone and Kyle Borroughs have fit in, and how sophomore Nils Hoglander has been the Canucks best player to date.

Ryan Clark, the Athletic's beat writer for the Seattle Kraken stops by to update Drancer and Farhan on what the Canucks can expect from the NHL's 32nd team on Saturday night, as an instant rivalry is born between Vancouver and the Kraken.

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Travis Hamonic's leave of absence, Brock Boeser update, J.T. Miller at center, and more

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:38:19 GMT

Drancer and Farhan discuss Travis Hamonic's leave of absence from the Canucks, the latest on Brock Boeser, J.T. Miller moving to center, how Quinn Hughes has looked three games in, and much more!

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Canucks come up short in season opening shootout loss to Oilers

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:32:33 GMT

Drancer and Farhan recap the Canucks opening night, 3-2 loss to Edmonton in the shootout, in which Thatcher Demko was in mid season form, stealing a point for the Canucks in game 1 of the new season.

The guys discuss the decision to dress Jack Rathbone and Kyle Burroughs over veterans Luke Schenn and Brad Hunt to try to contain Connor McDavid. We dissect the Canucks power-play, Tyler Myers huge hit on Duncan Keith, Nils Hoglander's versatility, how Vasily Podkolzin fared in his NHL debut, and how much the Canucks missed Brock Boeser in the first game of the season.

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Olli Juolevi traded to Florida Panthers, Travis Hamonic sent down to Abbotsford, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes in pre-season action, and more

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:43:52 GMT

Drancer and Farhan promised you a Monday episode, and they deliver with a discussion about the Olli Juolevi trade that brings the Canucks Noah Juulsen and forward Juho Lammikko from the Florida Panthers. Also latest roster decisions as the Canucks move toward toward an opening night roster, including the decision to send Travis Hamonic down to Abbotsford. Also, thoughts on Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes in their pre-season debuts and much more.

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Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes set to make their pre-season debut in the Canucks final two training camp games

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:59:00 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Drancer and Lalji discuss the Canucks roster taking shape as training camp winds down.

The guys look at the additions of Petey and Quinn to the lineup, and how the bottom six forward look, including if JT Miller at centre, the chemistry between Jason Dickinson and Phillip Di Giuseppe and if players like Justin Dowling and Will Lockwood have a shot at making this team. Plus the guys discuss the opportunities not given to Jonah Gadjovich, who deserved another pre-season game, before being waived earlier today.

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Digging deeper into the Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes deals, navigating IR and LTIR, and more

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:30:51 GMT

Drancer and Farhan dig deeper into the Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes deals and the impact they have on the Canucks for the future. Also, the Canucks potentially having to navigate IR and LTIR gymnastics as Travis Hamonic and four other players may not be suiting up for the team anytime soon. To wrap it up, some baseball talk, as a seafood bet has a victor.

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Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes sign multi year extensions as Canuck fans exhale

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:28:56 GMT

On an emergency edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Drancer discuss the Canucks multi year extensions which were finally signed by the franchises cornerstone players, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes.

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Travis Hamonic has a decision to make, Pettersson and Hughes remain unsigned

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:04:00 GMT

Farhan and Drancer discuss Travis Hamonic's continued absence from Canucks training camp, and the decision he and the team must make by Friday's deadline to terminate his contract.

With Hamonic not in camp, the guys take a look at how the defensive pairings might look, and if a waiver claim could be in the Canucks cards, before the season starts.

Drancer and Lalji also address the ongoing contract talks between the Canucks and the Hughes/Pettersson camp, what players have impressed so far at camp including Jonah Gadjovich and they update the status of the other missing Canucks in camp, including Brandon Sutter.

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Takeaways from a 4-2 Canucks win in Abbotsford

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:25:27 GMT

Drancer and Farhan serve up a postgame discussion following the Canucks' 4-2 win over the Flames in Abbotsford. They highlight Jack Rathbone and Vasili Podkolzin, and is it possible for either Alex Chiasson or Jonah Gadjovich to crack this roster? Also, thoughts on the defensive pairing of Olli Juolevi and Jett Woo, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's night, the latest on contract situations for Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, and much more.

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OEL and Conor Garland stumble in their first Canucks 40's bag skate

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:34:02 GMT

Drancer and Farhan recap an eventful first day of training camp for the Canucks, including coach Travis Green's infamous 40's bag skate. Newcomers Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland struggled with OEL falling way behind, and Garland losing his lunch.

The guys take a look at the lines and the defensive pairings on the first day and wonder if Olli Juolevi's struggles in the bag skate will hurt his chances of making the Canucks.

Plus, Farhan and Thomas provide an update on Travis Hamonic's active status, and the continuing contract negotiations with Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes and the Canucks.

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Farhan Lalji signs with the VANcast. Elias Pettersson & Quinn Hughes remain unsigned by the Vancouver Canucks

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:13:44 GMT

TSN sports reporter Farhan Lalji joins the VANcast as the new co-host for Thomas Drance.

On Farhan and Drancer's maiden voyage, the boys discuss Canucks training camp which starts Wednesday, minus the teams best two players, centre Elias Pettersson and defensemen Quinn Hughes.

The guys take a look at how the forward units and the defensive pairs will lineup with Petey and Quinn absent from camp, and they look back on some of the moves that Jim Benning made this off-season which may have hurt the Canucks chances to sign both of their restricted free agent stars.

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Canucks captain Bo Horvat on offseason additions, the Olympics, speaking his conscience and more

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:15:45 GMT

Drancer welcomes Canucks captain Bo Horvat to the VANcast to discuss new additions to the team over the offseason, the departure of Nate Schmidt, the Olympics, restart plans for the NHL season, speaking his conscience and more!

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Henrik Sedin on joining the Canucks' front office and thoughts on the upcoming season

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:42:02 GMT

Drancer welcomes Henrik Sedin to the VANcast to discuss both his and his brother Daniel's return to the Canucks, why it was time to join the front office after years away from the game, his first six weeks on the job, what he hopes to get out of year one, and what he hopes to see out of the team.

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Travis Green excited for new additions, optimistic for a solid season for the Canucks

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:09:08 GMT

Drancer welcomes Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Travis Green to the VANcast. Green discusses the new additions to his roster, what went wrong last year, and Green provides some final thoughts on Nate Schmidt, Newell Brown and putting COVID-19 behind him and the impact and value of a player like J.T. Miller.

Plus, Travis talks about his favourite place to be in Vancouver, his go to eatery and how optimistic he is for the Canucks to have a bounce back year this season.

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VANcast Off-Season VIP Mega-Mailbag

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 18:27:00 GMT

On this edition of the VANcast, Drancer returns with a mailbag so big, we didn't have time to fit in a co-host. The VIP's step up to show their true value to the VANcast, helping to create this episode, with questions asked on the Canucks top 6, what the new contracts for Quinn and Petey will look like, to what really happened to Nate Schmidt and Trevor Linden in Vancouver. Plus, Drance offers his thoughts on the Jake Virtanen police investigation, and if Travis Green will implement new systems to the Canucks new look roster for the upcoming season.

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A Fond Farewell

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:55:00 GMT

On this special episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer wrap up free agency, a busy month of July and their partnership on the podcast. The guys discuss the industry reaction to the Canucks signing of Tucker Poolman. They look at pressure points for new deals for Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They bring back Name That Canuck. And they reflect on the two years they have been podcast partners as JPat moves onto the next chapter in his broadcast career.

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Free agent frenzy lives up to its name for Canucks

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:58:14 GMT

JPat and Drancer unpack a dizzying day of signings for the Vancouver Canucks. From trying to upgrade the NHL team to populating the Abbotsford farm, the Canucks were as busy as any team in the league when the free agent window opened. The guys breakdown the key signings and assess the additions to the roster. They also discuss the work the Canucks still have ahead of them to get Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes under contract for next season.

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Day 2 of the Draft, Canucks buyout Virtanen & what's next for Holtby?

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:43:07 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer dig into what the Canucks did on the second day of the NHL Draft. As well, the guys look at the team's decision to buyout Jake Virtanen but not exercise its option to do the same with Braden Holtby. They also examine the amount of money the Canucks have to spend in unrestricted free agency this week.

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Blockbuster: Canucks and Coyotes make draft day deal

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 06:26:00 GMT

On this special episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down Friday's Canucks trade with Arizona. They look at the pieces involved and the overall cost. The guys assess the opportunities and the risk the deal presents for the Canucks. They also look at some of the highlights and low lights of the first round of the NHL Draft.

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Reviewing the expansion draft & looking forward to a busy weekend for Canucks

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:25:08 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer weigh in with their thoughts on how the Seattle Kraken fared in the expansion draft. They look at the strengths and weaknesses of the team's initial roster. They also discuss how the draft impacted the Vancouver Canucks. The guys look at ways the Canucks can clear cap space ahead of free agency. They also talk about the team's training camp plans and preseason schedule released this week.

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Big week for Canucks with expansion and entry drafts

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:11:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer examine the many possibilities for Seattle in Wednesday's expansion draft and look at opportunities that may exist for the Canucks to work side deals. The guys revist the price paid in the Jason Dickinson trade. They look at Alex Edler's future and where he may wind up. They guys make their predictions on who the Kraken will select off the Canucks roster.

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Canucks acquire Dickinson ahead of NHL roster freeze

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:44:00 GMT

On a special emergency VANcast, JPat and Drancer examine the Canucks acquisition of Jason Dickinson from the Dallas Stars. The guys discuss how Dickinson addresses a significant hole in the Canucks line-up. They also look at the character he demonstrated last summer during the Black Lives Matter protests in the Edmonton bubble. The guys finish up with a thought on Miro Heiskanen's record setting contract for defensemen coming off their entry level deals and if and how that might impact Quinn Hughes' negotiations with the Canucks.

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Trade talk, roster freeze & protected lists

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:48:07 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on the latest heading into a big weekend for the Vancouver Canucks. The guys discuss possible moves to bolster the line-up before protected lists are submitted to the NHL ahead of Seattle expansion. The guys discuss Braden Holtby, Brock Boeser, Alex Edler, Zach Hyman and Jaden Schwartz. They also weigh in on the idea of the Canucks signing another Russian to help ease Vasily Podkolzin's transition to the NHL.

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Holtby & a 2nd to Seattle? Would you make that deal?

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:39:05 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer run through scenarios ahead of the Canucks submitting their expansion protection list to the NHL. The guys also discuss the latest on contract negotiations for Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They also wonder if the summer heat is impacting interest in a usually rabid hockey market. Plus JPat discusses his future and his reasons for leaving the VANcast at the end of the month.

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Mocking up Seattle expansion & the Canucks search for heft

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:24:06 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer take a close look at Evolving Hockey's analytics-based mock Seattle expansion draft. Who do they have the Kraken taking from the Canucks? The guys also get into reports that the Canucks are looking to bulk up with their off-season additions. They also discuss the ideal length of the NHL preseason now that there are dates set for a pair of Canucks vs Kraken exhibition games this fall.

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Abbotsford delay, more on the Schmidt saga, OEL revisited & let the buyouts begin

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:39:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the reasons for the delay of the unveiling of the name and logo for the Canucks AHL affiliate in Abbotsford. The guys dive a little deeper into the Nate Schmidt trade reports. They also tackle whether there is legitimate interest in Oliver Ekman-Larsson and how that deal might look. The guys finish up with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and when we might start to see buyouts now that the off-season is officially underway.

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Tropical storms & trade winds, Canucks gearing up for busy off season

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:15:30 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer share Florida hurricane stories as they pertain to hockey. The guys dig into the Nate Schmidt trade rumours that won't go away. They look at Schmidt's first -- and perhaps only -- season with the Canucks. They also examine key dates on the NHL calendar over the next three weeks and discuss how the Canucks will need to react to all of them.

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Under the radar forward free agents the Canucks could target

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:36:58 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at a handful of cost-effective forward targets for the Canucks this off-season. The guys also weigh in on the rumblings that the AHL team in Abbotsford will be named the Canucks. They discuss the marketing and branding opportunities of sharing a team name with the parent club. The guys also review the Stanley Cup Final which could end in a Tampa sweep.

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A hard pass on Duncan Keith, a Canucks division rival gets better & Alex Burrows has been here before

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:24:05 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Duncan Keith's desire to play in Western Canada. The guys also look at the LA Kings dealing for Viktor Arvidsson and what it may tell us about the trade market before the expansion draft. They finish up with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and the fact Alex Burrows has seen the home team take a 2-0 lead before.

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NHL Awards, how The Nuge contract impacts the Canucks & a special announcement about the future of the VANcast

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:52:48 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Nils Hoglander garnering Rookie of the Year votes, will Bo Horvat want the same terms as The Nuge & all good things must come to an end.

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40: outside temperature or Canucks win total next season?

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:47:08 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to beat the heat by figuring out which will be higher: the forecasted daily high or the Canucks win total for next season. The guys also look at a couple of potential value UFA targets for the team this summer and wonder if the Canucks should be attempting to use strategic offer sheets to their advantage. They finish up by offering their predictions on the Stanley Cup Final.

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Celebrating 200 episodes & a visit with Farhan Lalji

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:59:20 GMT

On this special episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on 200 episodes of the pod. The guys discuss some of their favourite shows and some of the memories they've made along the way. They also welcome TSN's Farhan Lalji back to the VANcast to chat about the Sedins joining the Canucks front office and what's ahead for the hockey club in a busy month of July.

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Sedins back in the fold

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:29:51 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as special advisors to the Canucks senior management group. The guys break down what the twins had to say in their introductory press conference. They look at areas they think the Sedins can help immediately and where they will have to learn on the job. They also discuss how these hires should be received by players on the current roster and by the Canucks fan base.

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What is Canucks biggest off-season need?

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:07:51 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer review the weekend in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Drance tells a story about Robin Lehner and his love of reptiles. The guys also look at JT Miller as the Canucks third line centre option. And they discuss the team's biggest positional need this off-season.

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Green in Vegas, Hamonic keeping options open & closing in on Seattle expansion

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:58:38 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer have some fun with the fact Travis Green was in Vegas to see Tyler Toffoli score for the Habs. The guys discuss Travis Hamonic as a UFA option for the Canucks. They also mark the fact it's one month until teams have to submit their protected lists to the NHL for the Seattle expansion draft and so they look at the results of the latest mock draft at The Athletic.

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Newell Brown on being let go by Canucks, on the ins and outs of an NHL power play & and looking back at 2011

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:07:32 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by former Canucks assistant coach Newell Brown to discuss moving on from the organization. He also discusses the challenges of the recently completed COVID ravaged season, gets into detail about the strengths and weaknesses of the Canucks power play, the use of the neutral zone drop pass, coaching the Sedins and reflects on the 2011 Stanley Cup run and recalls the aftermath of the Game 7 loss to the Bruins.

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Reliving the 2011 Final ten years later, assessing Canucks UFA's to be & Lukas Jasek leaving the farm for Finland

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:44:44 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reflect on the 10-year anniversary of Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. The guys share some of their memories about the series and the way it ended. They also look at which of the Canucks pending UFA's -- Edler, Hamonic & Sutter -- has the most value. The guys also discuss Canuck prospect Lukas Jasek's decision to sign in Finland over the weekend rather than return to the AHL next season.

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Rounding out the coaching staff & down to the final four

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:34:02 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the changes made to the Canucks coaching staff. They discuss how new faces and voices can help the hockey club. The guys also review the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and look ahead to the semi-final series.

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Answering questions from the mailbag

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:56:27 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer open up The Athletic mailbag and answer questions from the VIPs. The guys discuss free agent targets, Canucks bounce back candidates, the use of sources to tell stories, what happened to Sven Baertschi & areas Quinn Hughes can get better.

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Luon-gold for Canada & are the Canucks adding to their coaching staff?

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:49:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the Vancouver connections to Team Canada's gold medal win at the World Hockey Championship in Latvia. The guys also discuss possible additions Travis Green might be considering for the Canucks coaching staff. They also weigh in on the historical value of the 9th overall pick in the NHL Draft and what it might be worth if the Canucks decide to trade it.

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Canucks fine with nine after NHL Draft Lotto

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:20:20 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down last night's NHL Draft Lottery that saw the Canucks hold steady in ninth. The guys focus in on some of the players that could be available to the team with that pick. The guys also discuss Nils Hoglander missing out on being an NHL Rookie of the Year finalist. And they offer their thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans late in the Winnipeg-Montreal series opener.

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Will the Canucks have Lotto Luck?

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:54:10 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the NHL Draft Lottery and the possibilities for the Vancouver Canucks. Who should they take first overall if lady luck smiles on them? The guys discuss Drance's latest article ranking the Canucks all-time first round selections. They also do a deep dive on the Czech League after the Canucks signed prospect Karel Plasek. They finish up with a prediction for the Habs-Jets series

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The VANcast becomes a Podcast as Canucks sign their 2019 first rounder

Mon, 31 May 2021 21:01:43 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the weekend signing of Vasily Podkolzin to his entry level contract. What can Canucks fans expect from the 10th overall pick in his draft class? The guys take a long look at the Canucks farm system and the prospects in it. They also point out the extensive Vancouver connections to the Leafs and Habs 7th game showdown

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Don't call it a comeback

Fri, 28 May 2021 21:10:13 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Elias Pettersson's shortened season and reasons to believe he'll return to his former self. The guys debate the pros and cons of using EP40 on the penalty kill. They also discuss the merits of trading this year's first round draft pick once they see where next week's lottery slots them.

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Canucks Buyout Power Rankings

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:28:32 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at buyout options for the Canucks this off-season and discuss which ones make sense for the hockey club. They also explore why there is more value to the hockey club burying some of candidates in the minors next season. The guys also take a long look at a possible trade target for the Canucks ahead of Seattle expansion

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How do the Canucks find value this off-season?

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:30:32 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to decipher what Jim Benning meant when he said the Canucks would be aggressive in their efforts to improve this summer. The guys look at Benning's track record in unrestricted free agency over the years. They also lob some names out that they'd like to see the Canucks pursue. Plus, a quick look at the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far.

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Green gets renewed, Benning sets playoff goal & Aquilini pens a letter to Canucks fans

Fri, 21 May 2021 21:38:43 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on the year-end media availabilities for the Vancouver Canucks. Travis Green gets a two-year extension. Jim Benning sets the bar for next season and team owner Francesco Aquilini reaches out to the fan base in a season-ending letter. The guys also discuss what Elias Pettersson had to say in his first public appearances in nearly three months.

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Benning will be back and where do the Sedins slot in to all of this?

Wed, 19 May 2021 02:56:29 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer react to a busy day in the Canucks news cycle with word that GM Jim Benning will stay on to guide the hockey club. The guys also discuss the rumblings that the organization has reached out to Daniel and Henrik Sedin about front office roles. And what does all of this mean for the fate of head coach Travis Green and his staff with one game to go?

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Canucks storm back against Calgary, Edler's usage suggests a farewell tour & is there a role for Geoff Courtnall?

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:33:18 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the Canucks four-goal comeback against Calgary on Sunday night. The guys wonder if Alex Edler playing 28 minutes in back to back games indicates this is his swan song. And where does Geoff Courtnall fit into the mix as the hockey club ponders organizational changes?

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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3

Sat, 15 May 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well.

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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3

Sat, 15 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.

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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com

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Falling to the Flames, banners, burgers & playoff predictions

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:42:21 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer take a brief look back at the Canucks 4-1 loss in Calgary. The guys quickly move on to bigger picture issues surrounding the hockey club: roster construction, burger building and a new banner for the rafters at Rogers Arena. They talk about the latest Tyler Toffoli story in The Players Tribune, compare the Canucks to the Colorado Avalanche and offer up predictions for the first round of the NHL playoffs

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The Final Five, Play The Kids & Will the Canucks add to NHL coaching carousel?

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:21:28 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at a pair of Canucks games in Winnipeg as the team officially had its slim playoff hopes dashed. The guys discuss Travis Green's uncertain future and some of the comments he made about his job this week. They also wonder why a number of the prospects did not play against the Jets. And they offer up their thoughts on what a week of meaningless hockey will look like.

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McDavid gets to 100, Canucks fall 4-3 to Oilers, what does Brind'Amour's deal in Carolina mean for Travis Green?

Sun, 09 May 2021 18:36:19 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Connor McDavid's four point night against the Canucks on Saturday. They also examine the signs of offensive life from the Canucks bottom six. The guys discuss the future of Travis Green with seven games left on the season. And they weigh in on the recall of Will Lockwood from the minors.

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Offensive floodgates open in Edmonton as Canucks beat Oilers

Fri, 07 May 2021 18:50:32 GMT

On this episode on the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 6-3 victory in Edmonton. They talk about the team's quick start and the unlikely offensive contributors that chased Oilers starter Mikko Koskinen on just four shots. The guys dig into Brock Boeser's 20-goal season, the draft lottery & whether Elias Pettersson will make an appearance over the final eight games.

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Canucks bringing the farm team to Abbotsford, Rathbone debut & Edler in an elevator

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:36:56 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the Canucks plans to relocate their AHL affiliate to the Fraser Valley. The guys look at what it means from an on-ice and business standpoint and whether it will be a financial success. They also discuss Jack Rathbone's NHL debut on Tuesday night and where he slots in on the depth chart moving forward. They guys also share an elevator ride with Alex Edler.

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Unpacking the Jake Virtanen story

Tue, 04 May 2021 20:33:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by The Athletic's Investigative Reporter Katie Strang to discuss the allegations of sexual misconduct against Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. Katie shares her experiences of reporting on sensitive topics and how she navigates her way through difficult subject matters. She also discusses the way the hockey club has handled itself in the early stages of this on-going story.

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A letdown vs the Leafs, Canucks drop third in a row & Lind makes his NHL debut

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 4-1 loss in Toronto. The guys discuss Kole Lind's first NHL game and Wayne Simmonds dropping the gloves with Alex Edler. They also get into how Elias Pettersson's absence is impacting Brock Boeser.

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Canucks struggle against the Sens, is it time to play the kids?

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:24:48 GMT

JPat and Drancer dive into the Canucks 6-3 loss in Ottawa on Wednesday. How much of the loss can be attributed to fatigue from COVID? The guys discuss possible line-up changes as the Canucks moves on to Toronto. Is it time to have a look at Kole Lind and Jack Rathbone? The guys also cover the idea of making JT Miller a full time centre next season. And they debate whether the team should bring back Alex Edler, Travis Hamonic and Brandon Sutter.

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The scene shifts to Ottawa as Canucks and Sens resume their battle, DiPietro sent to Utica to get into game action

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:01:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Saturday's 4-2 Canucks win over the Sens and debate the drama of a penalty shot. The guys preview the team's road trip that starts tonight with a third straight game against Ottawa. They also discuss the timing of Sunday's decision to send Mike DiPietro to the minors to finally get into game action.

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Canucks slip up against the Sens, playoff hopes take a hit

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:24:08 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Thursday's 3-0 shutout loss to Ottawa and the letdown after two wins against the Leafs. The guys look at the team's bottom six and whether anyone has stood out in the three games back from the Covid break. They also get into the decision to start Thatcher Demko after two outstanding performances from Braden Holtby.

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Canucks sweep Leafs and put themselves back in playoff race

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 01:34:27 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 6-3 win over Toronto. The guys discuss the difference in goaltending at both ends on Tuesday night. They also look at the playoff chase and how realistic it is to think the Canucks might catch Montreal. They also wonder whether Elias Pettersson will be back to help the Canucks with their playoff push.

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JT Miller prompts NHL to push Canucks return to play back a few days

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:47:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer examine an extraordinary 48 hours for the Vancouver Canucks. From JT Miller speaking out, to a closed practice, to the general manager conceding that many of his players still haven't been medically cleared and to the league postponing the Canucks return to play game against Edmonton. The guys weigh in on all of these angles and do their best to figure out where the story goes from here.

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Canucks delay return to practice, what will line-up look for weekend games against Edmonton and Toronto?

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:54:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the Canucks pushing back their plans to return to the practice ice. The guys get into the challenges the team will face as it tries to ice an NHL line-up for weekend games against Edmonton and Toronto. They also look at how the Canucks might use newcomers Matthew Highmore and Madison Bowey once they come out of quarantine. The guys look at Jonah Gadjovich's scoring spree in Utica and whether he and Jack Rathbone might get a shot in the NHL before this season is done.

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VANcast: Trade Deadline Edition

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 23:08:56 GMT

On this episode, JPat and Drancer review what the Vancouver Canucks did ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. They look back at Adam Gaudette's time with the hockey club and assess the additions of Matthew Highmore and Madison Bowey. The guys also give the latest on the Canucks COVID situation and try to make sense of the rejigged schedule the NHL has handed the hockey team.

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Pearson signs, Benning speaks as Canucks continue to recover from COVID

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:54:53 GMT

On a bonus episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down the Tanner Pearson contract extension and the reaction to it in the Vancouver market. The guys also discuss Jim Benning's Friday morning media availability in which he explained the Pearson deal and updated the team's COVID situation.

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Talking Canucks with TSN's Farhan Lalji: Covid, trade deadline & looking at the big picture of coaching and management

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:49:16 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer weigh in with the latest on the Canucks COVID situation. They guys also visit with TSN's Farhan Lalji and discuss Tanner Pearson's trade value and the futures of Jim Benning, Travis Green and Ian Clark.

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A week into the Canucks COVID challenge, setting a realistic timetable for a return to the ice, and what is Tanner Pearson's value days ahead of the trade deadline?

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:59:34 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reflect on the seven days since the Canucks were shutdown by COVID. The guys look a possible and realistic timeline for the team to return to the ice and game action. They also drill down on Tanner Pearson's season and his value on the trade market or where the veteran winger fits in the organization if the team re-signs him.

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A week in the life of the Canucks COVID crisis & CBC's Justin McElroy weighs in

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:07:30 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the latest on the Canucks battle with COVID. The guys get into the stories they're hearing about how the virus is impacting players and their families. CBC's Justin McElroy has been covering the COVID story in BC for more than a year and he shares his thoughts on the way the virus has worked its way through the Canucks locker room and how the team could use its standing in the community to raise awareness for just how serious this situation is in BC right now.

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A podcast block party as the VANcast joins forces with Sekeres and Price

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 21:17:55 GMT

On this episode, JPat and Drancer welcome Matt Sekeres and Blake Price to the VANcast for a discussion on life in the digital space, the future of sports radio and Canucks coverage in Vancouver and the latest on the team's COVID crisis.

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Covid strikes the Canucks, what happened and what's next & breaking down the Demko deal

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:49:49 GMT

JPat and Drancer get into the events leading to the postponement of Wednesday's game between the Canucks and Flames. What does this mean for the hockey club and the start of its seven-game road trip? The guys also get into the surprise signing of Thatcher Demko to a 5-year $25 million contract. It's a gamble on a goalie with 59-career NHL starts and the guys dive into whether it's a bet worth making.

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Canucks on hold, countdown on to NHL trade deadline

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:53:24 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the Canucks as they prepare to return to action after a week off. They update the team's injury situation and explore trade talk involving a handful of players. The guys also look at Alex Edler's future and discuss whether the Canucks would sit the veteran down the stretch to get a look at younger blueliners.

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Copps and Robbers, Canucks can't contain Copp and can't beat Hellebuyck as they fall 5-1 to the Jets

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:02:12 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at a 5-1 Winnipeg victory that sends the Canucks into spring break on a slide. With playoffs all but a dream, the guys look at the way the team should approach the final 19 games on the schedule. Who plays and who sits? They also examine the roster construction of the hockey club and push the fans to raise their expectations for a better product.

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Canucks fire blanks against the Jets, Injuries! and Travis Boyd the latest Leaf to make his way West

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:26:21 GMT

JPat and Drancer look back on Monday's 4-0 loss to Winnipeg in which Bo Horvat joined the list of walking wounded. The guys get into how the Canucks may line-up down the middle for Wednesday's rematch. They also look at the opportunity for Adam Gaudette to slide back to centre. As well, they discuss the Canucks claiming Travis Boyd off waivers from Toronto

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Canucks split in Montreal, end road trip with entertaining game Saturday, Holtby gives Demko a rest

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:35:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer dive into the Canucks weekend games in Montreal. The guys look at the split and what it means to the playoff push. They assess Braden Holtby's first start in weeks and the debut weekend for Jimmy Vesey. They also set up two games this week against the Winnipeg Jets before the Canucks get a full week off.

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Canucks shootdown the Sens in a shootout, where does Vesey fit in & a big weekend in Montreal

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:46:37 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win for the Canucks in Ottawa. They wonder what it will take for Nils Hoglander to see the ice in 3-on-3 overtime. The guys also discuss the Canucks claiming Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Leafs and ask a big question no one else is asking. And they set up the weekend in Montreal with the Canucks now just two points back of the Habs

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Canucks sneak past Sens, now 5 wins in last 6 & is there Vezina buzz around Demko?

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:44:48 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa. The guys breakdown the OT winner, they address the latest tweet from the owner, they look at the keys to the Canucks penalty killing success of late and they heap more praise on Thatcher Demko and wonder if Vezina voters are starting to take note of what's going on in the Canucks crease

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Canucks grind out a win over the Oilers, now head out on the road & Dhaliwal returns to talk Demko, Pearson, Tryamkin

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:05:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 2-1 win over Edmonton. They guys look at how the Canucks are winning without Elias Pettersson. They welcome The Athletic's Rick Dhaliwal back to the pod to look at a new deal for Thatcher Demko, contract talks with Tanner Pearson and the future of Nikita Tryamkin

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Canucks fall flat against the Canadiens, Harman Dayal weighs in

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:08:27 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 5-1 loss to Montreal. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to examine a number of big picture issues for the Canucks: trade chips, reshaping the bottom six & what does the defense look like next year and beyond?

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Demko does it again, Canucks edge Habs & Kevin Woodley drills down on goaltending

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:06:14 GMT

On this episode, JPat and Drancer look back at Adam Gaudette's late-game heroics that helped the Canucks beat Montreal 2-1 in a shootout. The guys marvel at the performance of Thatcher Demko who is on a personal four game win streak. Kevin Woodley of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine joins the show to talk Demko, Holtby, DiPietro and the future of Canucks goalie coach Ian Clark.

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Canucks rake the Leafs, now turn their attention to Toffoli and the Habs

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:30:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto that took the Canucks to the midway mark of their shortened season. They discuss the idea of leaving JT Miller in the middle when Elias Pettersson returns from injury. They look at Thatcher Demko's run of late and they finish up with mid-season team award winners.

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Jim Benning addresses the media, path forward for Canucks remains murky

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:28:04 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on Jim Benning's midseason media availability which left many with more questions than answers. The guys review many of Benning's responses about the team's first half struggles and his plans moving toward the NHL trade deadline. They also try to decipher what the team's plan is to build a contender.

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Big VANcast announcement, one step forward one step back for the Canucks, Holtby's struggles and here come the Leafs

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:28:58 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer make a big announcement about the podcast. The guys break down the Canucks split of games in Winnipeg. They look at the on-going struggles of Braden Holtby and they set-up a five game homestand that starts with a pair of games against the Leafs.

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Canucks Marching into a new month, monitoring the trade bait board & Rathbone's pro debut

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:14:02 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer review a forgettable February for the Canucks and look at where things go from here. They dive into the trade rumours involving Jake Virtanen and Brandon Sutter. They also look at the struggles of the team's power play of late and changes that can be made. The guys finish up with a review of Jack Rathbone's impressive pro debut in Utica over the weekend.

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Canucks collapse against the Oilers, no defending this defense & its the return of Rick Dhaliwal

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:37:44 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to make sense of the latest Canucks loss as they squandered a 3-0 lead against Edmonton. The guys look at the team's inability to defend. They also address the fact that Connor McDavid didn't beat the Canucks, the Oilers depth did. And Rick Dhaliwal returns to the pod to give his thoughts on the state of the franchise and the moves necessary to get the organization headed in the right direction.

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Jets fly past Canucks, Reverse Retros & the scrum that took on a life of its own

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:45:50 GMT

JPat and Drancer look back at a lost weekend for the Canucks as they dropped a pair of games to Winnipeg. The guys look at the long-term vision for the hockey club with the trade deadline now eight weeks away. They also discuss the debut of the Canucks Reverse Retro uniforms and why so much was made of Friday night's dogpile on Nils Hoglander

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Canucks snuff out the Flames, Lotto Line hits the jackpot & Ray Ferraro stops by

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:18:08 GMT

JPat and Drancer review one of the Canucks best performances of the season with a 5-1 win in Calgary. They discuss the recent revival of the Canucks and compare it to what's going on with the flickering Flames. And Ray Ferraro makes a special guest appearance and talks Boeser, Hoglander & Travis Green's extension.

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Casual Canucks find better structure, still struggling to get results, and breaking down the owner's vote of confidence

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:26:12 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the past few games against the Flames. The Canucks may have changed their apparel, but they still have the same issues with the puck. The guys also unpack Francesco Aquilini's tweet thread from the weekend and do their best to interpret what the owner was trying to say.

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Down in Flames, Canucks struggles are real, effort isn't the issue & a few thoughts on local radio

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:41:17 GMT

In this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Thursday's 3-1 loss to Calgary and why it's fallen so far, so fast for the Canucks. The guys question whether the season is salvageable after just 17 games. They discuss the play of Elias Pettersson, Bo Horvat, Nils Hoglander and Tyler Myers. They also discuss the Canucks video tribute for Markstrom, Tanev & Leivo. They update their high steaks goal-scoring bet and finish with a few thoughts about local radio at the end of a difficult week in the city of Vancouver.

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End of a radio era, So many to thank & Canucks back home looking to bump their slump

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:11:00 GMT

On this episode, JPat and Drancer discuss the shocking decision to shutdown TSN 1040 in Vancouver. JPat takes the opportunity to reflect on his time there and to say thank you to the Vancouver sports radio listeners. The guys look at the state of the industry and the hole left behind. They also check in on the Canucks and their five-game losing streak, as the Canucks prepare to battle the Flames at home on Thursday.

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Leafs rake Canucks, So many goals against, and the quote that won't quit

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:39:10 GMT

JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 7-3 loss in Toronto on Thursday. The guys address the alarming number of goals the team has allowed at the quarter pole. They also address Jim Benning's remark about running out of time to sign Tyler Toffoli. The guys finish up with questions from the VIPs in the VANcast mailbag.

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Canucks crash down against Canadiens, Lotto Line looks out of sorts, same mistakes costing team

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

JPat and Drancer sift through the rubble of the Canucks 6-2 loss in Montreal ahead of the rematch this afternoon at the Bell Centre. They guys try to figure out what's up with the Lotto Line. They also dive into a power play that is struggling. And Drance does his best to set Hockey Canada straight ahead of the 2022 Olympics.

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Sweeping the Sens, the Lotto Line arrives, Hughes for Norris & what now for Jake?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 20:02:18 GMT

JPat and Drancer review the Canucks three game sweep of the Ottawa Senators. They look at two big nights for the team's top players. They dive into Quinn Hughes hot start and whether it makes him a Norris Trophy front runner. And they guys try to figure out what the future holds for Jake Virtanen who appears to be in the coach's doghouse -- again.

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Canucks smoke the Senators, Brandon Sutter wears the hero's hat, Thatcher Demko rises to the challenge

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:39:18 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 7-1 romp over Ottawa. They discuss what the result does to ease the tension in the market. Plus, JPat and Drancer praise the contributions of depth scorers and the struggles of the top line, they examine Nils Hoglander's first eight NHL games and provide an update on the What's at 'Steak' goal scoring bet.

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Bad Hab-its hurt Canucks against Canadiens, the injury bug bites & a visit with Max Lapierre

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:51:00 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down a pair of games between the Canucks and Canadiens. They look at Vancouver's defensive woes and discipline issues. They also try to make sense of Elias Pettersson's slow start. The guys are joined by Max Lapierre to discuss his recent retirement from hockey and his 15 years playing the game in both the NHL and in Europe

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Canucks flame out in Calgary, special teams struggling, the Alien looks human and here come the Habs

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:13:10 GMT

On this episode, JPat and Drancer review the Canucks back to back losses in Calgary. They look at the issues facing both the power play and the penalty kill. And they try to make sense of Elias Pettersson's slow start to the season. They also gauge the reaction to the market after three straight losses and look ahead to three straight against the Montreal Canadiens.

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Canucks split in Edmonton, McDavid magic, Hoglander debuts, slow start for Pettersson and power play

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:42:01 GMT

JPat and Drancer review the Canucks first two games of the new NHL season. There was plenty to like in the opener and some familiar concerns in the rematch. The guys drill down on some of the notable individual performances -- who stood out and who needs to step up. And listen to the end for news about the return of The Botchford Project.

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It's Opening Night for the Canucks

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

JPat and Drancer welcome John Shorthouse and John Garrett to the VANcast. Shorty and Cheech share their favourite road arenas, places to eat on the road, and the challenges of calling road games off monitors this season.

Plus, JPat and Drancer discuss the loss of J.T. Miller and Jordie Benn, due to Covid-19, and what it means for players like Jake Virtanen and Zack Macewen. JPat and Drancer also highlight the official signing of Travis Hamonic, and how the Canucks need to get at least 4 points in their first four road games to start this season. Let's Go!!

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Eriksson on waivers, Holtby settling in, Canucks set to open the season & goal-scoring predictions

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:34:46 GMT

JPat and Drancer examine a busy weekend for the Vancouver Canucks as the team held its final scrimmage of training camp. It also had to deal with COVID on Sunday. And the guys look at the decision to put Loui Eriksson on waivers. What does it mean and what's next for the veteran winger? Also, JPat and Drancer predict this season's goal totals for the Canucks.

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Hoglander turns heads, Juolevi looks ready at Canucks camp

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:03:47 GMT

JPat and Drancer review the first three days of Canucks training camp. They weigh in with their thoughts on Nils Hoglander, Olli Juolevi and Marc Michaelis. They also examine the battles for jobs in the bottom six forward group. The guys update Michael Ferland's roster situation and look at possibilities exist for the Canucks to load up on offense this season

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Canucks training camp opens for business

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:23:56 GMT

The first VANcast with JPat and Drancer for 2021 discusses the Canucks first day of training camp, the team offering unrestricted free agent Travis Hamonic a professional tryout offer and Jim Benning and Travis Green's zoom call with the media today. The boys look at what the addition of Hamonic means to the young Canucks defenders who are battling for a slot on the roster. Plus JPat and Drancer discuss players on the bubble, and Benning and Green addressing Green's contract status with Vancouver.

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Gearing up for Canucks training camp, moves happening around the NHL but not in Vancouver & a look back at 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:20:37 GMT

In the final VANcast of the year, JPat and Drancer look forward to Canucks training camp. The guys discuss the additions of Jason King and Chris Higgins to Travis Green's coaching staff. They also look at moves around the NHL over the past few days. as rosters begin to take shape. The guys finish up with a look back at 2020 and some of their favourite Canucks and media moments of this bizarre year.

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Canucks ready for return to play, but questions remain on taxi squad

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 01:58:04 GMT

JPat and Drancer dive into the NHL's return to play plan and discuss a number of areas that impact the Canucks. They examine the idea of a taxi squad, who might be on it and how that could impact player development. The guys also address the importance of a quick start to the 56-game season. Plus, Drancer gushes over getting a new puppy.

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Travis Talk

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:37:47 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the futures of Travis Green and Travis Hamonic. The guys get into the reasons why the Canucks head coach has yet to hammer out a contract extension. They also drill down on how the Canucks can afford to sign a veteran defenseman to bolster their blueline. Plus they look at Nils Hoglander having an edge on the competition at training camp after playing competitive games in Sweden this season.

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Survey Says

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:36:57 GMT

On this episode, JPat gets Drancer to answer a number of questions from the TSN 1040 Hockey Fan Survey. They guys discuss how soon the Canucks could challenge for a Stanley Cup, and where Elias Pettersson will top out as a point producer . The pod then takes a turn as the guys examine the Pavel Datsyuk comparison for Pettersson. They talk about the rivalry with Seattle, the Canucks participation in another NHL showcase game and they debate the best route for a Stanley Cup parade.

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Musical Chairs

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:30:25 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the wide-ranging fallout from Francesco Aquilini using Twitter to fire anthem singer Mark Donnelly. The guys also examine how the Canucks are positioned for the Seattle expansion draft. Who will be protected and who will be exposed? And how can the Canucks use the draft as on opportunity to add talent rather than lose it? Also, the guys look back on the Canuck chapter of the career of Maxim Lapierre who announced his retirement from pro hockey recently.

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Beer League Blues

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:53:12 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the lack of hockey at every level from the NHL right down to beer leagues. The guys talk about how an All Canadian division may impact the NHL trade deadline next season. They also reflect on the memorable one-year anniversary of Antoine Roussel's 2019-20 Canucks season debut and examine Roussel's role on the hockey club in the playoff bubble and moving forward.

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Trade Tiers

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:24:35 GMT

JPat and Drancer end the month with a new episode of the VANcast where they dig into trade tiers on the Vancouver Canucks. They guys look at the value of players on the roster and the various categories they fit into. They also discuss how Brock Boeser can get his goal-scoring groove back. And with video emerging of Canuck players skating on a BC glacier, the guys reflect on the 2014 Heritage Classic and the idea of the Canucks being involved in another NHL showcase game.

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Deal or No Deal

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:11:21 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by sports executive and agent Neil Glasberg for a wide ranging discussion about negotiating contracts for NHL coaches and how the process differs from standard player contracts. They discuss how the NHL has lagged behind other sports when it comes to representation for coaches. They also get into the ways coaches are compensated based on team goals and accomplishments. The hosts also look at the impact Mikhail Sergachev's new deal in Tampa Bay may have on Quinn Hughes. They also talk about JT Miller and the sacrifices he made to stay and play in the Edmonton bubble while his family dealt with personal issues at home.

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Tortoise Talk

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:15:48 GMT

After a week off, JPat and Drancer are back with a new episode of the VANcast. The guys discuss the Braden Holtby tortoise drama that unfolded while they were away. They also project how often the Canucks will use Holtby this coming season. They dive into the possibility of Adam Gaudette as a penalty killer and look at areas he needs to improve to take on that role. The guys also discuss what a COVID training camp could look like and how much time teams will need for camp and the preseason before being ready to start a new season. They also look at the implications of an expanded roster and which players may wind up on a Canucks taxi squad.

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Moving On

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:30:00 GMT

On this special episode of the VANcast, Kathryn Botchford joins JPat and Drancer to share some family news and to thank the Canucks community for its support in the year and half since Jason's passing. For the first time Kat goes public to discuss her husband's legacy in the market, his innovative ways of covering the Canucks and his move to The Athletic. She also touches on The Botchford Project and her role in that initiative and the night the Canucks had her and her children out to a game last season. She also answers the question why it was important to go public this summer with the coroner's report into Jason's death.

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On the Run

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:50:33 GMT

On this episode of the pod JPat and Drancer are joined by TSN"s Farhan Lalji -- an avid listener of the VANcast. The guys discuss Farhan's time covering the Canucks playoff run in the bubble, the team's work in the off-season and whether Travis Green is the right man for the coaching job to take the Canucks to the next level. The guys also discuss Farhan's Movember fund-raising efforts.

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Scoops

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:26:53 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by The Athletic contributor Rick Dhaliwal to discuss the latest on the Canucks. The guys dive into Vasily Podkolzin's development and the possibility of the Russian forward making the jump to the NHL at some point this coming season. They also explore the latest on Travis Green's contract extension and how the hockey club needs to avoid the distraction of having this story persist once the puck drops. They guys finish up with a tribute to Howie Meeker who passed away earlier this week.

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Carrying the Mail

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:49:31 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reach into the mailbag to answer pressing questions from the VIPs. The guys respond to all kinds of questions -- everything from their jobs and travel to prospects, playoffs and a new contract for the head coach. There's even a question about Loui Eriksson. The Canucks may not be playing right now, but this episode is proof that there is no shortage of interest in the hockey club.

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EP40, Loui & The Coach

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:50:16 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the reaction to Elias Pettersson's recent appearance on Spittin' Chiclets. The guys discuss players using social media to reveal their personality away from the rink. They also look at Loui Eriksson's future with the organization and whether he's more likely to play in the NHL or AHL this season. With 30 games to go, will Eriksson reach 1,000 NHL games next season? They finish up with a look at potential holdups for a contract extension for head coach Travis Green.

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So Many Questions

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:41:00 GMT

JPat and Drancer are joined on this episode of the VANcast by Harman Dayal. to review the first month of NHL free agency. The guys go over the moves the Vancouver Canucks have made so far this off-season. They highlight the busy Q & A session Thomas and Harm hosted at The Athletic site earlier in the week. Plus we tackle what it's like to cover the Canucks in a market like Vancouver, with a fan base that has a never-ending thirst for information. The guys also talk about a couple of former Canuck first rounders who are now teammates in the KHL.

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Leave-O

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:26:00 GMT

JPat and Drancer look at Josh Leivo's decision to leave Vancouver and sign in Calgary over the weekend. The guys examine how that impacts the Canucks forward depth. They also assess the club's decision not to use a buyout and Jim Benning's explanation for that decision. As October comes to a close, the guys review the Canucks first month of the off-season and discuss where the team has improved and where it has fallen short.

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Exchanging Briefs

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:38:32 GMT

On this special episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer explore the world of NHL arbitration. and take listeners behind the curtain of the process with prominent player agent Allan Walsh and former Vancouver Canuck Brendan Morrison. What happens in an arbitration hearing? Is it always acrimonious? Do players get to speak? And how do the two sides move forward after airing their differences? Plus, JPat and Drancer weigh in on Jake Virtanen's new two year contract.

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Ryan Clark on Kraken/Canucks Rivalry

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:51:00 GMT

JPat and Drancer examine the newest rivalry in the NHL with Ryan Clark, The Athletic's man on the Seattle Kraken beat. They guys discuss Ryan's decision to leave Colorado to return to the Pacific Northwest and what he expects from the team on the ice and the rivalry between the Canucks and Kraken. Find out who Ryan thinks will be the first head coach in Seattle and who the Kraken might take from the Canucks in the expansion draft. JPat and Drancer also delve into the new contracts for Adam Gaudette and Jayce Hawryluk.

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One Week In

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:07:34 GMT

JPat and Drancer wrap up the first week of NHL free agency with a new VANcast. The guys look at the story behind the story of how the Canucks acquired Nate Schmidt from Vegas. They break down the first 72 hours of free agency for the Canucks front office when it appeared players were leaving town with no replacements to be found. The guys also examine what's still available in free agency and can the Canucks afford to be bargain shoppers?

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Schmidt Happens

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:48:57 GMT

JPat and Drancer review the first few days of NHL Free Agency for the Vancouver Canucks and the team's trade with Vegas for defenseman Nate Schmidt. The guys break down the deal and how it addresses the Canucks need for help on the blueline. They also examine the team's updated salary cap situation and explore ways the Canucks can add more pieces this off-season.

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New Faces New Places

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:23:49 GMT

JPat and Drancer review the first day of NHL Free Agency and look at how the Vancouver Canucks fared. The guys assess the moves the team made and the big ones did they didn't make. How does Braden Holtby fit in? How much will the club miss Jacob Markstrom? And why couldn't the Canucks land Oliver Ekman-Larsson via trade? With big names left on the market, the guys attempt to figure out what the Canucks might do next and how much money they have left to spend on the open market.

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A Full Plate

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:25:59 GMT

JPat and Drancer discuss the busy week ahead for Canucks GM Jim Benning. The guys explore the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade rumours and how OEL would fit in with the Canucks. The guys also discuss Benning's Monday morning media availability in which he was asked about many of the pressing issues he's facing this week with the NHL Draft and beyond that Free Agency. What is the latest on Markstrom, Tanev and Toffoli? And what about where Virtanen and Stecher fit into the mix? The guys break it all down on this new episode of The VANcast.

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Heading Home

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:44:00 GMT

With the Stanley Cup presented, Thomas Drance is on his way home from Edmonton. Before he leaves, however, he and JPat get together for one last VANcast from the bubble. The guys discuss Drancer's summer assignment and then turn their attention to a busy week ahead for the Vancouver Canucks. They get into the time crunch the Canucks are up against trying to get deals done with several key free agents. They also look the challenges the team is facing trying to offload hefty contracts. It all shapes up to be a wild week for the Canucks front office.

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Are You Ready?

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:13:37 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast,, JPat and Drancer provide a primer for what are sure to be a couple of busy weeks for the Vancouver Canucks. From buyouts to the NHL Draft to free agency, the guys examine the many moving parts that will shape the future of the hockey club. They look at the Tampa Bay Lightning and what the Canucks can learn from the way the Bolts are constructed. Is there an offer sheet candidate on that Tampa roster? The guys get into the NHL Awards results and review how Canucks players fared. They also look at the departure of Manny Malhotra who left the Canucks for an expanded coaching role in Toronto.

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Seeing Stars

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:15:53 GMT

On this episode, JPat and Drancer examine the Dallas Stars roster and look at areas that the Vancouver Canucks need to address to become Stanley Cup contenders. They discuss whether Brock Boeser should be on the trade market and what the Canucks would need in return to make a deal. The guys look at the GM of the Year voting and the consideration Jim Benning received for the award. They also look at the downfall of the Vegas Golden Knights and the role the Canucks played in that.

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And So It Begins

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:10:49 GMT

JPat and Drancer are back with their first VANcast of what is sure to be a wild off-season for the Vancouver Canucks. The guys review the year-end media availability by Jim Benning and Travis Green and dive into things that were said and not said. They examine the futures of a number of key free agents like Jacob Markstrom, Tyler Toffoli and Jake Virtanen. The guys also look at ways the Canucks can get creative as they address their salary cap crunch.

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Over and Out

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 16:42:22 GMT

In this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks season-ending Game 7 loss to Vegas. They examine the series and try to explain the final three games. and where the Canucks need to be better. They also delve into bigger picture issues facing the Canucks in an off-season impacted by COVID. They look at key decisions the hockey club will have to make stating with an extension for head coach Travis Green. They also examine key areas of roster turnover they expect to see before the team steps on the ice again next season.

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Game 7

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:41:51 GMT

JPat and Drancer have you covered with a special Game 7 edition of the VANcast. The guys discuss Thatcher Demko's second straight stellar performance that has the Canucks now on the verge of eliminating Vegas. They also wonder if the Canucks can get the job done if they give up as many shots as they have the past two games. The talk about the respect factor in this series and examine the stakes for the Golden Knights if they let a 3-1 series lead get away for a second straight season.

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They're Still Alive

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 17:51:10 GMT

JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks improbable 2-1 victory over Vegas to keep their playoff hopes alive. They guys discuss Thatcher Demko's performance for the ages and what the performance means for the Canucks goaltending situation now and in the future. They talk about Brock Boeser's big night and his understated playoff performance overall. As well, they set up Game 6 of this series and they also have fun with one of the great dunks of all time in Canucks Twitter.

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Backs to the Wall

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:50:42 GMT

JPat and Drancer examine a lost weekend for the Vancouver Canucks who now trail Vegas 3-1 in their best of seven series. The guys look at setbacks both Saturday and Sunday nights and where the team fell short. They discuss the opportunity lost for the Canucks who took a lead to the third period in Game 4. They also look at the culture the Canucks are trying to create around their core group of young players who have been up to the challenge most nights in the playoffs.

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Important Issues

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:57:52 GMT

JPat and Drancer have recorded a special weekend edition of the VANcast in which they discuss the cause of Jason Botchford's death, the extraordinary show of solidarity by NHL players on Thursday and the league's investigation of Dale Tallon for alleged use of racial slurs. The guys also look ahead to a huge weekend for the Canucks and Vegas as they resume their series with back to back games.

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100 Percent

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:38:40 GMT

JPat and Drancer celebrate the 100th episode of the VANcast . The guys look back at the Canucks 5-2 win over Vegas to even their second round series at 1-1. They review Elias Pettersson's big night and Tyler Toffoli's triumphant return to the line-up. They also talk about a missed call that could have impacted the outcome of the game. They also get into the inner-workings of post-game Zoom calls with players and coaches and why it's not as easy as it looks or sounds.

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Dark Knight Rises

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:45:32 GMT

JPat and Drancer review the Canucks 5-0 loss to Vegas in the opener of their second round Stanley Cup Playoff series. How much of the one-sided scoreline was what the Golden Knights did and how much was the way the Canucks performed? The guys examine the speed and tenacity Vegas plays with and how the Canucks will have to adjust. They also talk about the role Ryan Reaves plays in giving Vegas swagger that was clearly evident in Game 1. The guys look at the way the Golden Knights were built and whether they were 'gifted' a team as some suggest. They also discuss whether Travis Green made the right call to give Jacob Markstrom the hook in the third period.

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It's Knight Time

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 16:38:03 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reflect on the Canucks 6-2 win over St. Louis to bounce the Blues from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys look at the unlikely scoring heroes that emerged in the series helping the Canucks dethrone the defending champs. They also size up the second round match-up against Vegas and look at areas where the Canucks can attack the Golden Knights. The guys look back at the regular season meetings between the teams to see what they can draw on as Round 2 begins on Sunday night.

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Green and Blues

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:23:27 GMT

On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer review the Canucks 4-3 win over St. Louis to take a 3-2 lead on the defending champs. They guys discuss the role of head coach Travis Green in the victory -- from a secretive change in his line-up, to a complete shake-up of his line combinations to tactical in-game adjustments. The guys also acknowledge that many of those moves don't mean much without the sensational goaltending of Jacob Markstrom. The guys take their best guess at who will start in goal for the Blues in Game 6. They also look at much-needed depth contributions for the Canucks and how that takes pressure off the top liners to do all the scoring.

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Best of Three

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:40:23 GMT

JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast reviewing a pair of St. Louis victories that have the Blues back in their series with the Canucks. What have the defending Stanley Cup champs done to push back after the Canucks opened with two straight wins? What can the Canucks do to slow down Ryan O'Reilly? The guys examine what the Canucks can do to come out on top in Game 5. They discuss possible tactical adjustments and also look at potential line-up changes. The guys also talk about the role of officiating in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:53:55 GMT

On this bonus weekend edition of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 4-3 OT win over St. Louis. They discuss the way Bo Horvat has taken control of the series and how the Blues might try to slow the Canucks captain down. The guys get into the goaltending through the first two games, the role of special teams and the officiating in Game 2. Drancer also reveals just how many masks he has for his summer in the Edmonton bubble.

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One Down, 15 To Go

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:30:06 GMT

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 5-2 win over St. Louis to open the Stanley Cup playoffs. The guys break down the keys to the victory and look at adjustments the Blues may be forced to make. They discuss what has allowed Bo Horvat to elevate his game in the post-season. They try to get to the bottom of the JT Miller pre-game mystery and they look at the way Travis Green has embraced analytics and how that's paying off here in the post-season.

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Blues Clues

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:50:15 GMT

On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer preview the Canucks and Blues series. Is there any significance to their regular season series? regular season series Where does Vancouver have an edge? Can the defending champs flip the switch? The guys also look at the other Western Conference match-ups and give their predictions on the NHL Draft Lottery.

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Long Time Comin'

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:35:39 GMT

JPat and Drancer serve up a special weekend edition of the VANcast breaking down the Canucks OT victory over Minnesota that punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in five years. The guys discuss a special night for Chris Tanev and a special series for Quinn Hughes. They break down the reasons for Jacob Markstrom's struggles in Game 4 after a shutout in Game 3. The guys also look at the Lotto Line and how it performed against the Wild. And they provide some thoughts on St. Louis and Dallas knowing the Canucks will meet one of those teams in the Round of 16.

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Bounce Back

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:04:40 GMT

In this episode, JPat and Drancer break down the Canucks 4-3 victory over Minnesota to even their series at one win apiece. The guys talk about the adjustments and line-up decisions Travis Green made for Game 2. They rave about Elias Pettersson's role in the win. They also feel it's time for a new nickname for Loui Eriksson based on the role he plays on the Canucks. And Drancer tells a tale of mistaken identity in the press box in Edmonton.

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Mild versus the Wild

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:37:22 GMT

On this VANcast, JPat and Drancer recap the Canucks post-season opener against Minnesota. What went wrong? And where do the Canucks need to be better? The guys break down the game and why the team was unable to score. They also look at the adjustments the Canucks need to make and debate Travis Green's options for changes to the line-up ahead of Game 2. Thomas provides his thoughts and shares a few stories of being in an empty arena from the first weekend of the NHL's return to play in Edmonton.

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Wild Times Ahead

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:06:02 GMT

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Into The Bubble

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 23:17:40 GMT

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Let's Get Kraken

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:42:16 GMT

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Zack Attack

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:09:17 GMT

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Summer Scrimmage

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:33:51 GMT

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Boeser Bombs

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:19:02 GMT

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Going Camping

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:09:19 GMT

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Game On

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:37:55 GMT

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Free Agent Frenzy

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 21:42:47 GMT

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Lotto Madness

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:03:36 GMT

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Hub Cities & Ping Pong Balls

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:52:49 GMT

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Scoops On this VANcast

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:03:08 GMT

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Canucks TV With a Side of Fries

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:36:35 GMT

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Expansion Plans

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:24:12 GMT

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Waiting on the Hubs

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 19:36:51 GMT

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Markstrom and Ferland

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:19:18 GMT

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Hockey Speaks Up

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 01:43:26 GMT

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Brackett Busting

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 10:00:12 GMT

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Lengthy Cotton Swabs Tickling Your Brain

Thu, 28 May 2020 19:39:47 GMT

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Phase 2

Mon, 25 May 2020 20:05:51 GMT

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So Many Questions

Thu, 21 May 2020 23:06:26 GMT

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Return to Play On the latest VANCast

Tue, 19 May 2020 16:25:51 GMT

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Top Prospects On this VANcast

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:43:50 GMT

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Watching Video with EP40

Mon, 11 May 2020 16:57:04 GMT

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Catching Up With Gino

Thu, 07 May 2020 20:10:29 GMT

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Window to Contend

Tue, 05 May 2020 18:43:07 GMT

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Green Day

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:42:59 GMT

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Remembering Botch

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:00:04 GMT

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Russian Rocket

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:34:44 GMT

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Dynamic Duo

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:58:13 GMT

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What a Line

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:53:05 GMT

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Canucks Mailbag

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:18:12 GMT

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Big Money

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:10:24 GMT

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Heading to the Playoffs!

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:55:33 GMT

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Sedin Cup

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:46:39 GMT

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Dragon Slayer 2.0

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:04:23 GMT

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How The West Was Won

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:56:17 GMT

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Hughes vs Makar

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:23:02 GMT

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Strange Times

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:19:10 GMT

JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to help Canucks fans pass the time without hockey. The guys get into JT Miller's impact on the team in his first year in Vancouver and the influence he had on linemate Elias Pettersson. They examine the kinds of moves the Canucks need to consider to upgrade their blueline this off-season. They also retrace their steps from a few road trips over the course of the season and reflect on a few of the best restaurants they visited along the way.

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The New Normal

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 02:48:18 GMT

For the first time since the National Hockey League suspended operations due to the outbreak of coronavirus, JPat and Drancer have recorded a new VANcast. The guys revisit the events of last Thursday and how the postponement unfolded for the Canucks. They also look at some of the pressing issues facing all NHL teams and players and how the current state of the NHL may impact the Canucks decision-making moving forward. The guys also pledge to continue recording the VANcast twice weekly to keep the VIPs informed and entertained.

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Isles Have Another

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:36:35 GMT

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Anger Fuel

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:46:47 GMT

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Sound the Alarm

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:06:52 GMT

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Colum-bust

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:33:08 GMT

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Capital Punishment

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:03:48 GMT

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Demko and Domingue

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:26:14 GMT

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Tyler Time

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:12:24 GMT

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Canucks Pay Steep Price to get Toffoli

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 04:02:12 GMT

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Fowl Play

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:00:19 GMT

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How Swede It Was

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:50:18 GMT

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Raising The Roof

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:11:56 GMT

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Green Sees Red

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:00:08 GMT

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Full of Beans

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 12:45:53 GMT

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Back in the Saddle

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:37:44 GMT

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Canucks hit the break in 1st place in the Pacific.

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:00:13 GMT

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Weekend Warriors

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:13:42 GMT

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Seventh Heaven

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 15:47:00 GMT

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Rolling Into 2020

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:23:48 GMT

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The POD before Christmas

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 19:40:08 GMT

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Season’s Beatings

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:06:20 GMT

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The 30 Game Mark

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:25:16 GMT

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A Burr-fect night for the Canucks

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:52:18 GMT

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The 2010s: Celebrating an unforgettable decade of Hockey in Vancouver

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:22 GMT

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Not Gritty Enough In Philly

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:49:53 GMT

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On The Road Again

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:52:53 GMT

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No Goalz

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 21:29:01 GMT

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Introducing the VANCast!

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:43:54 GMT

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Are They For Real?

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 23:31:19 GMT

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Light The Lamp

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:30:03 GMT

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Quinn Hughes takes a bite out of the Big Apple & Jacob Markstrom's triumphant return

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:59:53 GMT

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Home Sweet Home

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:44:56 GMT

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The 0-2 Canucks need to take advantage of their home schedule this week.

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:12:03 GMT

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Season Premiere: JPAT & Drancer preview the new season of the Vancouver Canucks

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:08:06 GMT

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The Nuckscast with JPat and Drancer

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:27:51 GMT

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