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

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

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

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

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. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 be...

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. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

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 respons...

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. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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

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 Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

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. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

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 W...

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 Mike...

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

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! Save on a subscription to The At...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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

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...

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...

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. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Broc...

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 Elliot...

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. Save on a subscription for The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 highli...

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...