C4 Hockey Podcast

In a week where the Vancouver Canucks chose to shoot the puck for a couple of games, and decided to reverse course and avoid shooting the puck in a couple others, it left Anna & Chris wondering... why?! The pair react to the wackiness of getting 4 points out of a possible 8, Petey's deployment and why you can't spell Selke without Pettersson, and how the team has decided it's best to be "in it...

In a week that Chris predicted would be full of downs, the Vancouver Canucks decided to have a couple ups. Credit to Anna for having some optimism. The pair discuss the odd performance over the past week, with wins against Nashville and Columbus and a third-period cave-in loss against Chicago, and wonder how that sets up that week that will be. And with Demko undergoing "emergency maintenance," ho...

The Vancouver Canucks get two gutsy wins out of four, so why don't Anna & Chris feel so good about them?! Maybe it has to do with the two lackluster losses and the slew of injuries the team is dealing with. But it's not all gloom & doom. Kiefer Sherwood is in early contention for the Rocket Richard trophy. Drew O'Connor scored two goals in ONE GAME! Maybe the sun is starting to shine?! ★ S...

Anna & Chris get punished for their optimism as the Vancouver Canucks wrap up the road-trip with a couple of stinkers, only to find a way to lose against the Montreal Canadiens at home. The two pick apart what little went right, and what they think the coaching staff need to do to get the Canucks back on the positive side of things. ★ Support this podcast ★

Are the Canucks... good? With a PDO through the roof, the team has put together a pretty decent road trip to start the season despite issues & injuries taking their toll. Anna & Chris share a few thoughts on what's gone right, what's gone wrong, and whether the NHL will ever take player safety seriously. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Vancouver Canucks finished the preseason strong, made the final few cuts, and gave us a couple surprise choices going into the regular season. Anna & Chris break down how they see the forward lines all play out, who they think is on the bubble, and if it's worthwhile to burn a year or just give a kid a taste of the show. Creators & Guests Chris Golden - Host Anna Forsyth - Host ★ Suppo...

The NHL Preseason is here! Anna & Chris discuss the "return" of Petey and the good word coming out of camp. Plus they wonder if the Canucks solved their problem down the middle in-house. Hosts & Guests Chris Golden - Host Anna Forsyth - Host ★ Support this podcast ★

With the Vancouver Canucks players finding their way to town, it can mean only one thing - training camp is upon us! Anna & Chris revisit the how the team approaches it's third & fourth-line center problem (presuming there isn't a problem in the second-line spot), if the blueline will be markedly better than last season, and who from the Calder Cup winning Abbotsford Cancuks will crack the...

Now we are really in the dog days of summer but the NHL Europe Media tour has kicked off so bad player drawings are incoming, training camp will be here before you know it. Anna & Chris do their thing and outline who will have "a year," who MUST have "a year," and why this could BE "the year" for Quinn. ★ Support this podcast ★

Chris is back, the Vancouver Canucks are not, and Summer is hotter than blazes. Anna & Chris chat about the the one-year deal given to Vitali Kravtsov, what the likelihood of Thatcher Demko going a full 84 games will be like, and finally get around to discussing the "new" collective agreement between the League and the Player's Association. ★ Support this podcast ★

In a rare solo episode, Anna dives into the two Canucks trades and how that affects their off-season priorities. Plus she gives a really giant F (U) Word about the London trial verdict. ★ Support this podcast ★

Elias Pettersson didn't get traded. Conor Garland and Thatcher Demko got extended. And the big splash the Vancouver Canucks made in free agency was bringing back Brock Boeser for a handful more seasons. Sure it might appear they didn't think that would happen and thought it best to trade for Evander Kane. But who's really keeping track of these type of things any way? ★ Support this podcast ★

The Canucks* have won the Cup** and it's time to party! Anna & Chris discuss the Cup victory and what it will now mean for a bunch of players in the A, a coach that might get a job elsewhere, and if it bodes well for the future of the Canucks. The pair also discuss what they think the priority is going into the draft and free agency. * Abbotsford Canucks ** Calder Cup ★ Support this podcast ★

The Vancouver Canucks have assistant coaches to go along with head coach Adam Foote, yet questions still remains about who the Canucks will continue to have in the lineup next season. And if you're a keen watcher of Canucks social media marketing, you're already deep into that rabbit hole. ★ Support this podcast ★

Normally available as an exclusive to everyone who "buys Anna & Chris a pint monthly or annually," in this episode of C4 Off The Rails (published back in May), Chris asks Anna why she said yes to joining the podcast way back when he asked. To get access to C4 OTR (as it's known on the street) - which includes this episode, the entirety of the Off The Rails back catalogue , and every new episod...

After searching "far & wide," the Vancouver Canucks have a new head coach in Adam Foote. They also finally got Tom Willander signed and followed that up with an Anri Ravinskis contract. And as of recording, they still had a first round pick in hand. Not that they'd look to dish it for peanuts... would they? Anna & Chris share a few thoughts on Adam, if Tom moves the needle, and what expect...

Tocchet is gone. The red seats are almost gone. And Quinn Hughes isn't gone, but there are worries he could be in two years or less. These past two weeks have been pretty crazy for a team with a long off-season. Anna & Chris share a few thoughts on it all and provide an update on the future of C4. ★ Support this podcast ★

What's this?! An episode of the main show originally published on Buy Me A Coffee (or Buy Me A Pint if that's your persuasion)?! With the recent issues related to our host/network (Full Press Coverage), we still wanted a way to get this episode into the hands of our supporters and long-time listeners, so thought publishing over there is a decent stop-gap. Anna & Chris talk about the past two w...

While it remains apparent there are a few Canucks still possessing some fight, the team is simply going throug the motions as they look to wrap up their season. Anna & Chris break things down and begin to look ahead to another long offseason. And with Canucks player awards due to be handed out in days, the pair hand out their own. ★ Support this podcast ★

A few days late, yet still just in time. The Vancouver Canucks push to the postseason is over. While there is still time to figure out where things all went wrong, and what the plan will be in the offseason, Anna & Chris focus on all the vibes that were experienced in the week that was. ★ Support this podcast ★

In a week where the Vancouver Canucks get 5 out of a possible 8 points, it still doesn't feel like enough. Anna & Chris break down how a week that started well ended so flat, and if the Canucks have more than "just a chance" to make the NHL playoffs. And if that dream is dead, when and where did it die? ★ Support this podcast ★

If there's one that is consistent with the Vancouver Canucks, anytime Anna & Chris get down on their week that will be the team looks to put together a stellar game or two. The Canucks win big against Winnipeg, lose small against St. Louis, and despite trying to win big against New York find a way to still lose. And with injuries to Petey & Hög, the pair struggle to remain optmistic as the...

Have you heard the rumours? Petey might be back. Have you watched the Canucks play? Rumours are they've been inconsistent. Anna & Chris tackle these rumours and more. ★ Support this podcast ★

Fresh off the NHL Trade Deadline, Arielle Lalande joins Anna & Chris to discuss the Canucks ripple in the trade market, the week that was & the week that will be, and shares insight into her recent experience on the Botchford Project . ★ Support this podcast ★

If you never understood how a two-goal lead is the most dangerous lead to hold in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks are the best team to demonstrate why. Anna & Chris react to the week that was where the Canucks held leads in all three games, yet only took two points of a possible six. And with the NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, they share who they think the Canucks need to keep and whether...