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

On a bonus episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down the Tanner Pearson contract extension and the reaction to it in the Vancouver market. The guys also discuss Jim Benning's Friday morning media availability in which he explained the Pearson deal and updated the team's COVID situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer weigh in with the latest on the Canucks COVID situation. They guys also visit with TSN's Farhan Lalji and discuss Tanner Pearson's trade value and the futures of Jim Benning, Travis Green and Ian Clark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reflect on the seven days since the Canucks were shutdown by COVID. The guys look a possible and realistic timeline for the team to return to the ice and game action. They also drill down on Tanner Pearson's season and his value on the trade market or where the veteran winger fits in the organization if the team re-signs him. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the latest on the Canucks battle with COVID. The guys get into the stories they're hearing about how the virus is impacting players and their families. CBC's Justin McElroy has been covering the COVID story in BC for more than a year and he shares his thoughts on the way the virus has worked its way through the Canucks locker room and how th...

On this episode, JPat and Drancer welcome Matt Sekeres and Blake Price to the VANcast for a discussion on life in the digital space, the future of sports radio and Canucks coverage in Vancouver and the latest on the team's COVID crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JPat and Drancer get into the events leading to the postponement of Wednesday's game between the Canucks and Flames. What does this mean for the hockey club and the start of its seven-game road trip? The guys also get into the surprise signing of Thatcher Demko to a 5-year $25 million contract. It's a gamble on a goalie with 59-career NHL starts and the guys dive into whether it's a bet worth maki...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the Canucks as they prepare to return to action after a week off. They update the team's injury situation and explore trade talk involving a handful of players. The guys also look at Alex Edler's future and discuss whether the Canucks would sit the veteran down the stretch to get a look at younger blueliners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at a 5-1 Winnipeg victory that sends the Canucks into spring break on a slide. With playoffs all but a dream, the guys look at the way the team should approach the final 19 games on the schedule. Who plays and who sits? They also examine the roster construction of the hockey club and push the fans to raise their expectations for a better p...

JPat and Drancer look back on Monday's 4-0 loss to Winnipeg in which Bo Horvat joined the list of walking wounded. The guys get into how the Canucks may line-up down the middle for Wednesday's rematch. They also look at the opportunity for Adam Gaudette to slide back to centre. As well, they discuss the Canucks claiming Travis Boyd off waivers from Toronto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer dive into the Canucks weekend games in Montreal. The guys look at the split and what it means to the playoff push. They assess Braden Holtby's first start in weeks and the debut weekend for Jimmy Vesey. They also set up two games this week against the Winnipeg Jets before the Canucks get a full week off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win for the Canucks in Ottawa. They wonder what it will take for Nils Hoglander to see the ice in 3-on-3 overtime. The guys also discuss the Canucks claiming Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Leafs and ask a big question no one else is asking. And they set up the weekend in Montreal with the Canucks now just two...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa. The guys breakdown the OT winner, they address the latest tweet from the owner, they look at the keys to the Canucks penalty killing success of late and they heap more praise on Thatcher Demko and wonder if Vezina voters are starting to take note of what's going on in the Canucks crease  Hosted on...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 2-1 win over Edmonton. They guys look at how the Canucks are winning without Elias Pettersson. They welcome The Athletic's Rick Dhaliwal back to the pod to look at a new deal for Thatcher Demko, contract talks with Tanner Pearson and the future of Nikita Tryamkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 5-1 loss to Montreal. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to examine a number of big picture issues for the Canucks: trade chips, reshaping the bottom six & what does the defense look like next year and beyond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, JPat and Drancer look back at Adam Gaudette's late-game heroics that helped the Canucks beat Montreal 2-1 in a shootout. The guys marvel at the performance of Thatcher Demko who is on a personal four game win streak. Kevin Woodley of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine joins the show to talk Demko, Holtby, DiPietro and the future of Canucks goalie coach Ian Clark. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto that took the Canucks to the midway mark of their shortened season. They discuss the idea of leaving JT Miller in the middle when Elias Pettersson returns from injury. They look at Thatcher Demko's run of late and they finish up with mid-season team award winners.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on Jim Benning's midseason media availability which left many with more questions than answers. The guys review many of Benning's responses about the team's first half struggles and his plans moving toward the NHL trade deadline. They also try to decipher what the team's plan is to build a contender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer make a big announcement about the podcast. The guys break down the Canucks split of games in Winnipeg. They look at the on-going struggles of Braden Holtby and they set-up a five game homestand that starts with a pair of games against the Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer review a forgettable February for the Canucks and look at where things go from here. They dive into the trade rumours involving Jake Virtanen and Brandon Sutter. They also look at the struggles of the team's power play of late and changes that can be made. The guys finish up with a review of Jack Rathbone's impressive pro debut in Utica over the wee...

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to make sense of the latest Canucks loss as they squandered a 3-0 lead against Edmonton. The guys look at the team's inability to defend. They also address the fact that Connor McDavid didn't beat the Canucks, the Oilers depth did. And Rick Dhaliwal returns to the pod to give his thoughts on the state of the franchise and the moves necessary to...

JPat and Drancer look back at a lost weekend for the Canucks as they dropped a pair of games to Winnipeg. The guys look at the long-term vision for the hockey club with the trade deadline now eight weeks away. They also discuss the debut of the Canucks Reverse Retro uniforms and why so much was made of Friday night's dogpile on Nils Hoglander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

JPat and Drancer review one of the Canucks best performances of the season with a 5-1 win in Calgary. They discuss the recent revival of the Canucks and compare it to what's going on with the flickering Flames. And Ray Ferraro makes a special guest appearance and talks Boeser, Hoglander & Travis Green's extension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the past few games against the Flames. The Canucks may have changed their apparel, but they still have the same issues with the puck. The guys also unpack Francesco Aquilini's tweet thread from the weekend and do their best to interpret what the owner was trying to say.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Thursday's 3-1 loss to Calgary and why it's fallen so far, so fast for the Canucks. The guys question whether the season is salvageable after just 17 games. They discuss the play of Elias Pettersson, Bo Horvat, Nils Hoglander and Tyler Myers. They also discuss the Canucks video tribute for Markstrom, Tanev & Leivo. They update their...

On this episode, JPat and Drancer discuss the shocking decision to shutdown TSN 1040 in Vancouver. JPat takes the opportunity to reflect on his time there and to say thank you to the Vancouver sports radio listeners. The guys look at the state of the industry and the hole left behind. They also check in on the Canucks and their five-game losing streak, as the Canucks prepare to battle the Flames a...