The People’s Show

In this episode of The People’s Show, Bik Nizzar breaks down the Canucks' first win of the season, an OT thriller over the defending Stanley Cup champs. JT Miller moves into second place on the Canucks' all-time list for OT winners. Plus, we dive into Week 7 of the NFL season with Bill Barnwell, discussing the Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and 49ers and what it means for both teams. Who's...

In this episode of The People’s Show, host Bik Nizzar discusses the Canucks' early struggles after three consecutive losses and whether it’s too soon for fans to panic. He highlights how new players are still adjusting to Rick Tocchet’s system and building chemistry, while concerns about Quinn Hughes' offensive impact and Elias Pettersson’s performance are growing. Brett Festerling joins the show...

Josh Elliott-Wolfe hosts a post Canucks game edition of Sportsnet Tonight following the Canucks 4-1 loss in Tampa Bay. A lot of the discussion circles back to Elias Pettersson. But he's far from alone on the Canucks roster for players not hitting their peak as of yet. Plus we hear from Jannik Hansen with his thoughts on the young season.  This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark...

In this episode of The People's Show, host Josh Elliott-Wolfe dives into the NFL’s hottest topics, including whether teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are on the decline or just need a turnaround. Tim Murray joins to discuss the Lions’ dominance and the Cowboys' potential struggles despite their talented roster. Josh also covers the Canucks' season start, their line experiments...

In this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar discusses the Canucks' decision to scratch Vincent Desharnais one game into the season, highlighting how depth and competition are key to success. With Noah Juulsen stepping in, Bik explores the need for defensive rotation in today's NHL. He also recaps the Seahawks' Thursday night loss and analyzes Geno Smith's performance and the defense's struggl...

In this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar reacts to the Canucks' Game 1 loss to the Flames. He dives into the defensive issues, the performance of key players like Hronek, Forbort, and Desharnais, and how Vancouver's special teams showed promise. Is there cause for concern with Arturs Silovs' goaltending? Bik also discusses powerplay adjustments and the team's overall identity, stressing th...

Bik Nizzar outlines the big payoffs he wants to see from the Canucks ahead of Game 1 of the regular season against the Calgary Flames. Bik and Dom run through fill in the blanks with a football heavy focus before Iain MacIntyre joins the show to set up tonight's hockey action. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...

Bik Nizzar is joined by Mark Schofield of SB Nation to recap the top QB performances from Week 5 in the NFL. That's followed by Jannik Hansen's first appearance of the new season with us. Jannik lays out his expectations for various Canucks players as the Canucks season opener dawns. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...

In this edition of The People's Show with Bik Nizzar, hear from Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin ahead of the Canucks' regular season opener on Wednesday. Bik then runs through Buzzer/Bell before delving into Week 5 of the NFL. We wrap the podcast with the first guess the lines of the season. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions express...

In this episode of The People’s Show, Bik Nizzar dives into the Canucks’ pre-season finale against the Oilers, where both teams are fielding opening night lineups. Arturs Silovs gets the start in goal, while the Canucks enter the season ranked #4 in The Athletic’s Western Conference power rankings. Yahoo NFL analyst Frank Schwab joins the show to break down the Falcons’ recent success, Baker Mayfi...

Bik Nizzar discusses all things Canucks as the preseason rolls on and BC Lions OL Andrew Peirson stops by to talk about the Lions and the Gravy Bowl. Also, Josh Elliott-Wolfe tackles a raw onion to fulfill a bet. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh 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...

In this episode of The People's Show, host Bik Nizzar discusses the Canucks' waiver situation, including Jiri Patera being claimed by Boston and Philip Di Giuseppe clearing waivers. Bik explores the Canucks' cap constraints and how injuries might impact their opening lineup. He also highlights the performance of Kirill Kudryatsev and dives into potential trade scenarios for Davante Adams. Special...

In this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar breaks down the Seahawks' close loss to the Detroit Lions, discussing Geno Smith's performance and the team's potential Super Bowl window. They also explore Davante Adams' trade request and potential landing spots, followed by Bik's weekly power rankings and an update on JT Miller's preseason status with the Canucks. Mark Schofield of SB Nation join...

Bik goes stock up or stock down through the Canucks lineup with Dan Riccio as week two of the NHL pre-season begins and having seen four games so far, leading into tonight's game in Edmonton. Plus Bik gives his buzzers and bells nearing the completion of week 4 in the NFL.  This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...

Bik is joined by Josh Elliott-Wolfe to preview week 4 of the NFL schedule, along with running through some of the best Oakland Athletic player names in Guys Naming Dudes. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh 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. or any affiliate.

Bik is joined by former NHLer, Brett Festerling, to discuss some of the standouts through a couple preseason games, his main takeaways, and much more. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh 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. or any affiliate.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe runs down the Canucks comeback win against the Flames in Abbotsford on Thursday night. Then he ranks his top 5 players whos stock has risen up through training camp into the early pre-season, including some love for Daniel Sprong's amazing individual effort for the game tying goal. He also talks to Barclay Parneta to check in with the Vancouver Giants heading into the season. Th...

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Dominic Šramaty sit down to talk about the performance of the prospects in the opening Canucks preseason game. Who has the most potential, who has the highest chances of making the opening night lineup, and who could have had a better game. Then they talk to Vancouver Whitecaps Manager Axel Schuster before the Whitecaps battle for the Canadian Championship. Finally, where IS...

Josh Elliott-Wolfe fills in for Bik Nizzar. In this episode of The People's Show, Josh delves into the opportunity ahead for Jonathan Lekkerimäki this preseason with the Canucks. Josh and Dominic debate whether we should pay attention to lists that rank different players around the NHL ahead of the season. Mark Schofield of SB Nation joins Josh to discuss Jayden Daniels exploding onto the scene th...

Josh Elliott-Wolfe sits down with Randip Janda to discuss Canucks training camp, and the updates on Thatcher Demko's injury status. They break down what a "popliteus" muscle is, who has the best chance to make the Canucks opening lineup, and debating the definition of folk music. Then it's NFL discussion, ranking quarterbacks and reviewing the league after Week 3. The guys discuss the Seattle Seah...

On Sportsnet Today with Josh Elliott-Wolfe, we dive into Canucks training camp updates as Brock Boeser talks about the team’s chemistry and Tyler Myers reflects on the increased urgency and competition in camp. We also discuss the depth of the Canucks lineup and whether splitting up their successful duos is the right move. Plus, Arturs Silovs shares his mindset heading into the regular season as D...

On today’s show, Bik Nizzar and Jamie Dodd cover all the key storylines from Canucks training camp. With no major line changes, we dive into the biggest mysteries: how will Pettersson look, and can Jonathan Lekkerimaki adjust to the North American game? Plus, DeBrusk’s comparison of Lekkerimaki’s shot to Pastrnak’s sparks a discussion on his development and why the Canucks aren’t rushing him to th...

Josh Elliott-Wolfe dives into the latest from Canucks training camp. Thatcher Demko opens up about his rare injury, leaving questions about his recovery timeline. Rick Tocchet shares his thoughts on the team’s early efforts, emphasizing defense-first hockey and the pressure on goalies like Demko, Silovs, and Petera. We also discuss Jonathan Lekkerimaki's opportunity alongside Elias Pettersson and...

On today’s show, Bik Nizzar and Jamie Dodd dive deep into Day 1 of Canucks training camp in Penticton. Riq Woolen from the Seattle Seahawks joins us to talk about the team’s defensive identity, how they prepare for fast offenses, and why Geno Smith is not just a player, but a leader. Thatcher Demko opens up about his rare injury, expressing confidence in a full recovery but with no set timeline. W...

On this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar and Jamie Dodd dive into the latest developments as the Canucks gear up for training camp. They break down potential line combinations, power-play units, and how injuries might impact the lineup early on. Thomas Drance discusses whether the team can replicate last season's success and what management’s aggressive pursuit of new additions could mean...