Canucks Talk

The guys recap a noticeably flat night at Rogers Arena, where a quiet crowd and low-energy play overshadowed the Canucks’ territorial advantage. With Vancouver slipping back to 32nd in the league by points percentage, trade rumours continue to swirl especially around what a potential deal with Detroit could look like, with Drance singling out Edvinsson as the piece to target. They also touch on De...

Landon Ferraro joins the show to highlight a strong night from the young Canucks, praising Raty, Karlsson, and Bain while projecting Karlsson as a dependable third-line NHLer who has clearly benefited from working with the Sedins. The guys shift to Tom Willander’s development, his speed, instincts, and the mental adjustment rookies face, while questioning how trades might finally open up ice time...

The guys break down the newest wave of Quinn Hughes trade rumours, with Jamie insisting that “something has changed” between the star defenceman and the Canucks, while Drance cautiously agrees but won’t rubber-stamp it yet. Even with nothing imminent, reports of the Devils calling, and the possibility of multiple teams entering the mix, spark talk of a potential bidding war. They unpack Elliotte F...

Sportsnet 650 Canucks PxP commentator Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch talks Canucks being last in the standings, if he thinks the injuries to key players have made that much of a difference, and the opportunity the Canucks have with this upcoming draft. Then, Josh and Drance discuss Adam Foote's progression as a coach. Drance suggests that the Canucks need to tear this team down to the stu...

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance open the show discussing the World Cup Draw results. Then, the guys go through the NHL results from last night, and how it impacts the standings. Later, hear from Head Coach Adam Foote as he speaks to the media. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do no...

Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote post-practice today. Then, Jamie and Drance react to coach's comments. The guys continue to breakdown Hughes' body language, and what it takes to be a leader. Kevin Woodley joins the show. Kevin talks getting a healthy Demko back, his analysis on Nikita Tolopilo and Jiri Petera, and his thoughts on Quinn Hughes' body language and frustration. Later, hear from Quinn...

Jamie and Drance open the show discussing how much of the conversation is currently off the ice. Jamie asks, what’s the best-case outcome this week for the Canucks? Plus, what is the best course for management to navigate the Quinn Hughes situation. Later, is Owen Tippett an option for the Canucks? This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this...

The guys recap a lifeless road trip capped by another discouraging loss to Colorado, with Drance bluntly saying the fundamental health of the Canucks is “on life support.” Despite insisting that “people can change,” he and Jamie wrestle with whether this group can genuinely turn things around. An Elliotte Friedman clip sparks a furious reaction as Detroit emerges as a potential Hughes suitor, lead...

The guys kick things off with Donnie & Dhali, digging into the growing scrutiny around Quinn Hughes’ nightly effort, the wildfire of trade proposals, and what that noise means for the rest of the room. With the Canucks generating no offence on their road trip and lacking any real center depth, the conversation turns to whether this form finally warrants an honest rebuild discussion and whether Ada...

The guys break down why strong goaltending and brief scoring bursts can mask deeper issues for the Canucks, who are trending toward the lower end of the standings because of limited center depth and uncertainty under Adam Foote. They question how Vancouver can climb out of the basement down the middle and why the team clearly misses Rick Tocchet’s structure. Jannik Hansen joins to discuss how thin...

The guys break down a tough truth heading into Canucks–Avs: Vancouver simply can’t match Colorado’s level right now, and it’s frustrating to enter a game knowing that. With the Avalanche thriving under elite ownership across all their franchises, the conversation turns to concerns that Canucks management could respond with panic moves. A potential Sherwood trade won’t bring back long-term help, an...

Landon Ferraro joins the show to break down why the Canucks should “sell high” now, what a Sherwood trade could signal, and whether Jonathan Lekkerimäki has taken a real step forward as the team’s top prospect. The discussion shifts to deployment concerns, with Linus Karlsson’s minutes, uneven ice time under Adam Foote, and the heavy load Quinn Hughes continues to carry. Drance questions whether p...

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance reflect on the Canucks 1-1-1 swing through California this weekend before unpacking reports on which teams have been showing interest in the Canucks trade pieces.  This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc....

Jamie Dodd hosts solo! Jamie previews the Canucks vs Sharks matchup, where the Canucks may be able to take advantage, and what their main issues are currently. Then, Jamie dives into the Canucks trade rumours surrounding Kiefer Sherwood. Later, an update on lineup changes for the Canucks. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...

Jamie Dodd is joined by Sportsnet 650 colour commentator and host of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, Randip Janda. The guys discuss Adam Foote's deployment last night as he relied on his veterans, should the young guys be playing more? Plus, what they want to see out of Karlsson, Bains, D Petey, and more of the young players. Later, they weigh in on trading Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane and wha...

Jamie Dodd hosts solo! Jamie opens the show discussing the Canucks win in Anaheim last night. Jamie suggests that the off-ice conversation is still center stage regardless of on ice results. When will the Canucks put their plan into action? Jamie dives into specific players who the Canucks might trade for younger pieces. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark The views and opin...

Jamie and Thomas tee up Canucks–Ducks with a look at Vancouver’s strange track record of stealing wins right when organizational noise reaches a peak. They break down why the Canucks don’t generate much in volume but still finish at a high rate, and how that clashes with Anaheim’s tendency to give up heaps of chances. With one of the NHL’s best offensive teams facing one of its worst defensive squ...

Jamie and Thomas break down how the Canucks crashed from their 2024 playoff peak to their current spiral, including whether a JT Miller reunion would’ve actually fixed the team’s centre depth or just repeated the same issues. Donnie & Dhali weigh in on missing leaders like Zadorov and Cole, the Quinn Hughes crossroads, and why a rebuild is necessary no matter who stays. Jason Bukala joins to outli...

Jamie and Thomas dive into the escalating Quinn Hughes situation as management signals a new direction and insiders report that a hard conversation with their franchise defender is looming. They debate how deep a true rebuild must go, whether Vancouver has the urgency or honesty to execute it, and what trade value stars like Hughes or even Elias Pettersson could command as the rest of the Western...

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ internal shift as the organization finally admits it must at least retool and is now “willing to listen” on almost every veteran not named Quinn Hughes. They dig into reports of management’s disappointment with the team’s effort, the troubling sense that players quit on games, and why you can’t build a contender out of other teams’ castoffs. With Lankinen o...

Jamie and Thomas break down Adam Foote’s candid frustration with Vancouver’s centre depth and the growing sense of sadness, not anger, among Canucks fans. With wins now feeling like pleasant surprises, the guys examine how this team stacks up against other basement dwellers and whether this management group is capable of steering a true rebuild. They dig into the importance of setting a real direc...

The Canucks drop a brutal 5–2 loss to the Flames, one of the league’s worst teams, on home ice, raising major questions about effort, structure, and honesty from management. Jamie and Thomas break down why Vancouver’s net-front is a free-for-all, why this team keeps failing to bank points, and why playoff odds now look worse than the draft lottery. They also dive into Elliotte Friedman’s trade buz...

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks dropping a 4‑2 decision to Dallas that coach Adam Foote called their best game of the season. Vancouver leaned heavily on its top forwards, with Pettersson, Garland, Boeser, and DeBrusk all logging over 20 minutes, while the bottom of the roster barely saw the ice. With Calgary looming on Sunday in what feels like a must‑win, Brendan Batchelor and Dimitri Filip...

Jamie and Thomas get into the Canucks falling 4‑2 to Dallas, and while Foote called it their best game of the season, one good effort every 22 games won’t cut it. Vancouver leaned heavily on its top forwards, with Pettersson, Garland, Boeser, and DeBrusk all logging over 20 minutes, while the bottom of the roster barely saw the ice. Next up is Calgary on Sunday—a near must‑win given the Flames’ re...

Jamie and Thomas dive into some pre-game audio from Canucks head coach Adam Foote ahead of tonight's game against the Stars, before being joined by Vancouver Canucks legend Trevor Linden at the Canucks Alumni Luncheon. They connect on how the city of Vancouver has played a role on him being a captain, Quinn Hughes and more. Afterwards, Vancouver Giants general manager Hnat Domenichelli stops by to...