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

JPat and Drancer unpack a dizzying day of signings for the Vancouver Canucks. From trying to upgrade the NHL team to populating the Abbotsford farm, the Canucks were as busy as any team in the league when the free agent window opened. The guys breakdown the key signings and assess the additions to the roster. They also discuss the work the Canucks still have ahead of them to get Elias Pettersson a...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer dig into what the Canucks did on the second day of the NHL Draft. As well, the guys look at the team's decision to buyout Jake Virtanen but not exercise its option to do the same with Braden Holtby. They also examine the amount of money the Canucks have to spend in unrestricted free agency this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

On this special episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down Friday's Canucks trade with Arizona. They look at the pieces involved and the overall cost. The guys assess the opportunities and the risk the deal presents for the Canucks. They also look at some of the highlights and low lights of the first round of the NHL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer weigh in with their thoughts on how the Seattle Kraken fared in the expansion draft. They look at the strengths and weaknesses of the team's initial roster. They also discuss how the draft impacted the Vancouver Canucks. The guys look at ways the Canucks can clear cap space ahead of free agency. They also talk about the team's training camp plans an...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer examine the many possibilities for Seattle in Wednesday's expansion draft and look at opportunities that may exist for the Canucks to work side deals. The guys revist the price paid in the Jason Dickinson trade. They look at Alex Edler's future and where he may wind up. They guys make their predictions on who the Kraken will select off the Canucks r...

On a special emergency VANcast, JPat and Drancer examine the Canucks acquisition of Jason Dickinson from the Dallas Stars. The guys discuss how Dickinson addresses a significant hole in the Canucks line-up. They also look at the character he demonstrated last summer during the Black Lives Matter protests in the Edmonton bubble. The guys finish up with a thought on Miro Heiskanen's record setting c...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on the latest heading into a big weekend for the Vancouver Canucks. The guys discuss possible moves to bolster the line-up before protected lists are submitted to the NHL ahead of Seattle expansion. The guys discuss Braden Holtby, Brock Boeser, Alex Edler, Zach Hyman and Jaden Schwartz. They also weigh in on the idea of the Canucks signin...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer run through scenarios ahead of the Canucks submitting their expansion protection list to the NHL. The guys also discuss the latest on contract negotiations for Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They also wonder if the summer heat is impacting interest in a usually rabid hockey market. Plus JPat discusses his future and his reasons for leaving the V...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer take a close look at Evolving Hockey's analytics-based mock Seattle expansion draft. Who do they have the Kraken taking from the Canucks? The guys also get into reports that the Canucks are looking to bulk up with their off-season additions. They also discuss the ideal length of the NHL preseason now that there are dates set for a pair of Canucks vs...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the reasons for the delay of the unveiling of the name and logo for the Canucks AHL affiliate in Abbotsford. The guys dive a little deeper into the Nate Schmidt trade reports. They also tackle whether there is legitimate interest in Oliver Ekman-Larsson and how that deal might look. The guys finish up with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Fi...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer share Florida hurricane stories as they pertain to hockey. The guys dig into the Nate Schmidt trade rumours that won't go away. They look at Schmidt's first -- and perhaps only -- season with the Canucks. They also examine key dates on the NHL calendar over the next three weeks and discuss how the Canucks will need to react to all of them. Hosted on...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at a handful of cost-effective forward targets for the Canucks this off-season. The guys also weigh in on the rumblings that the AHL team in Abbotsford will be named the Canucks. They discuss the marketing and branding opportunities of sharing a team name with the parent club. The guys also review the Stanley Cup Final which could end in a Tamp...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Duncan Keith's desire to play in Western Canada. The guys also look at the LA Kings dealing for Viktor Arvidsson and what it may tell us about the trade market before the expansion draft. They finish up with some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final and the fact Alex Burrows has seen the home team take a 2-0 lead before. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Nils Hoglander garnering Rookie of the Year votes, will Bo Horvat want the same terms as The Nuge & all good things must come to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to beat the heat by figuring out which will be higher: the forecasted daily high or the Canucks win total for next season. The guys also look at a couple of potential value UFA targets for the team this summer and wonder if the Canucks should be attempting to use strategic offer sheets to their advantage. They finish up by offering their predict...

On this special episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on 200 episodes of the pod. The guys discuss some of their favourite shows and some of the memories they've made along the way. They also welcome TSN's Farhan Lalji back to the VANcast to chat about the Sedins joining the Canucks front office and what's ahead for the hockey club in a busy month of July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the hiring of Daniel and Henrik Sedin as special advisors to the Canucks senior management group. The guys break down what the twins had to say in their introductory press conference. They look at areas they think the Sedins can help immediately and where they will have to learn on the job. They also discuss how these hires should be receive...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer review the weekend in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Drance tells a story about Robin Lehner and his love of reptiles. The guys also look at JT Miller as the Canucks third line centre option. And they discuss the team's biggest positional need this off-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer have some fun with the fact Travis Green was in Vegas to see Tyler Toffoli score for the Habs. The guys discuss Travis Hamonic as a UFA option for the Canucks. They also mark the fact it's one month until teams have to submit their protected lists to the NHL for the Seattle expansion draft and so they look at the results of the latest mock draft at...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by former Canucks assistant coach Newell Brown to discuss moving on from the organization. He also discusses the challenges of the recently completed COVID ravaged season, gets into detail about the strengths and weaknesses of the Canucks power play, the use of the neutral zone drop pass, coaching the Sedins and reflects on the 2011 Stanl...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reflect on the 10-year anniversary of Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. The guys share some of their memories about the series and the way it ended. They also look at which of the Canucks pending UFA's -- Edler, Hamonic & Sutter -- has the most value. The guys also discuss Canuck prospect Lukas Jasek's decision to sign in Finland over the we...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the changes made to the Canucks coaching staff. They discuss how new faces and voices can help the hockey club. The guys also review the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and look ahead to the semi-final series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer open up The Athletic mailbag and answer questions from the VIPs. The guys discuss free agent targets, Canucks bounce back candidates, the use of sources to tell stories, what happened to Sven Baertschi & areas Quinn Hughes can get better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the Vancouver connections to Team Canada's gold medal win at the World Hockey Championship in Latvia. The guys also discuss possible additions Travis Green might be considering for the Canucks coaching staff. They also weigh in on the historical value of the 9th overall pick in the NHL Draft and what it might be worth if the Canucks decide t...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down last night's NHL Draft Lottery that saw the Canucks hold steady in ninth. The guys focus in on some of the players that could be available to the team with that pick. The guys also discuss Nils Hoglander missing out on being an NHL Rookie of the Year finalist. And they offer their thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans late in the...