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

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

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. Hosted on Acast. S...

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 Hosted on Acast. Se...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

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 h...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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 d...

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 aft...

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 i...

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...

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 bubbl...

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 Clas...

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...

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 CO...

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...

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.  Hosted on...

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 t...

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...

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 1,00...