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Canucks Central

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Dan Riccio and Sat Shah have you covered with the most comprehensive Canucks show out there. The only real choice for the die-hard Canucks fan.
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Episodes

In The Booth: Stunned in St. Louis

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda break down the Canucks' 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues, look ahead to Saturday's matchup against the Rangers, take a deep dive into the playoff race and answer some listener questions. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 21, 202550 min

Post Game: Kicking the Playoff Can Down the Road

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 OT loss to the St. Louis Blues. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet, Brock Boeser and Kiefer Sherwood post game. Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 21, 20251 hr 33 min

Landon Ferraro on Canucks Late Season Push & Fatigue Factor

Landon Ferraro joins to break down the Canucks' big win over Winnipeg, Brock Boeser snapping his slump, and the impact of fatigue this late in the season. With Chytil out, can Pius Suter hold down the 2C role? Plus, Nils Höglander's surge, Lekkerimäki’s power play impact, and what Demko’s return means for Lankinen. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Roger...

Mar 20, 202523 min

The Open: Canucks Face a Make-or-Break Night

The Canucks face a must-win game as they navigate a crucial road trip. Dan and Sat discuss Thatcher Demko’s nearing return and when he might slot back in. Plus, could the Canucks explore offer sheets this summer despite limited draft capital? Garland is set to return, but Lekkerimaki appears to be the odd man out. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers...

Mar 20, 202526 min

Kevin Woodley on Canucks Big Win & Demko's Timetable

Kevin Woodley breaks down the Canucks’ impressive win over Hellebuyck and the Jets, highlighting their lateral plays that caused issues for the star goalie. He discusses Lankinen’s solid performance in uncharted territory, the adjustments he's making with more playing time, and the potential for Demko's return as he ramps up in practice. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflec...

Mar 20, 202524 min

Overrated/Underrated: Lekkerimäki PP1, Masters Dinner, and March Madness

Dan and Sat dive into another edition of Overrated/Underrated, where they rate listener-submitted topics on the Canucks and beyond. Topics include Lekkerimaki on Power Play 1, Boeser hitting 40 goals, March Madness brackets, Hronek without Hughes, the fit of Ehlers with the Canucks, and Scottie Scheffler's Masters dinner menu. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the posit...

Mar 20, 202525 min

The Open: Canucks Split D-Pairs & Eye Must-Win in St. Louis

Dan Riccio & Satiar Shah break down last night’s win over Winnipeg, highlighting the effectiveness of splitting Hughes/Hronek and Myers/Petey. With a must-win game against the Blues ahead, they discuss Vancouver’s playoff push and St. Louis’ favorable schedule. Plus, a look at the Blues’ well-rounded roster and the Canucks' depth concerns. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily ...

Mar 20, 202524 min

Post Game: Rising to the Level of the Competition

Sat Shah and Bik NIzzar breakdown the Canucks 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Hear from Marcus Pettersson (1:32), Head Coach Rick Tocchet (40:58), Brock Boeser (1:27:30) and Quinn Hughes (1:31:56) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and iain MacIntyre provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 19, 20251 hr 48 min

What’s Holding the Canucks Back and Shane O’Brien on Why Tocchet Is a ‘Beauty'

Dan and Sat are joined by The Athletics' Harman Dayal. Harman talks what’s holding the Canucks back from the next level, Tocchet’s demanding system, Pettersson’s past success under him, and why a fresh Demko could change everything. Missin' Curfew host and former Canuck, Shane O’Brien joins the show. Shane weighs in on the JT Miller trade, and credits Tocchet, Hughes, and Lankinen for keeping the Canucks in the race. Plus, why Tocchet’s system can win and why the playoff push is crucial for youn...

Mar 19, 202543 min

The Open: What's Next for Rick Tocchet?

Dan and Sat open the show with the latest surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. The guys discuss the latest on a Rick Tocchet contract extension, his coaching style, and re-programming Pettersson's brain. Plus, a look ahead to tonight's game vs Winnipeg. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 18, 202525 min

Frank Seravalli on Upcoming Free Agency, Don Taylor Talks Canucks’ Playoff Reality, and the ‘Bik Curse'

Dan Riccio and Bik Nizzar host. Frank Seravalli breaks down the rising salary cap, its impact on small-market teams, and what to expect in free agency for the Canucks. Don Taylor weighs in on the Canucks' struggles, their surprising playoff positioning, and why execution—not effort—is the biggest issue. Plus, find out why Bik might have just continued, or lifted the Canucks Stanley Cup curse. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are tho...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 12 min

The Open: Big Problems, No Answers?

Dan Riccio and Bik Nizzar break down the Canucks' offensive struggles in their loss to Utah, highlighting missed powerplay opportunities and execution issues. Rick Tocchet weighs in on the team's special teams woes, and the guys discuss whether Jonathan Lekkerimäki is the only real solution This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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 affil...

Mar 18, 202520 min

Post Game: Powerplay Outage

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (36:02), Kiefer Sherwood (52;09), Quinn Hughes (1:13:11) and Jake DeBrusk (1:22:17) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1;24:32) provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 17, 20251 hr 39 min

Post Game: Blackhawks Down

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Hear from Kiefer Sherwood (8:00), Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:00), forward Elias Pettersson (1:13:16), Quinn Hughes (1:24:45) and Marcus Pettersson (1:29:34) on After Hours post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain MacIntyre (1:31:33) provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflec...

Mar 16, 20251 hr 47 min

Mailbag Friday: Mancini's Upside, Willander's ETA, and Trading a 1st

Dan and Sat answer your questions about Victor Mancini's recent play, when Tom Willander could arrive in the NHL, and much more in this week's Mailbag Friday! This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 15, 202527 min

Jannik Hansen on EP40's Confidence and Team Toughness

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck, Jannik Hansen, to talk about Elias Pettersson's recent play, what he's seen in Brock Boeser and Filip Chytil lately, and his thoughts on how the Canucks should approach getting tougher as a team. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 15, 202524 min

The Open: Champagne Problems on Defence

Dan and Sat discuss how the Canucks have played defensively and if that's an edge for them over the teams around them in the playoff race. Also, they get you set for the back-to-back this weekend and how the Canucks should approach things in net. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 14, 202523 min

In The Booth: Down the Stretch They Come

On this week's show, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the state of the Western Conference playoff race, look back at the Canucks' important win in Calgary and preview a busy week of big games for Vancouver's hockey team. They also answered some listener questions. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 14, 202549 min

The Value of Playoff Experience and the State of the Canucks’ Prospect System

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about the value of this Canucks team getting playoff experience, what he's seen from Elias Pettersson lately, and the impact of Quinn Hughes' return. Also, Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio on Sirius XM on the state of the Canucks' prospect system, the issues the team has had developing NHLers, and how some of their current prospects are performing. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed...

Mar 14, 202545 min

The Open: Is Elias Pettersson Back?

Dan and Sat get into a big Canucks win over the Flames in Calgary last night and how the team can build off of that. They also discuss Elias Pettersson and where he is on his track of returning to where he's been in the past. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 13, 202526 min

Post Game: Fire Up the Playoff Race

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 shootout win in Calgary. Hear from Captain Quinn Hughes (22:40) and Head Coach Rick Tocchet (55:20) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 13, 20251 hr 17 min

Kevin Woodley on Riding Lankinen, Demko's ETA, and Silovs' Inconsistency

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the Canucks going to Kevin Lankinen on a back-to-back, how far away Thatcher Demko could be from a return, and the lack of trust in Arturs Silovs. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 13, 202523 min

The Open: It's Desperation Time

Dan and Sat get into where the Canucks find themselves ahead of a crucial game between Vancouver and Calgary and how the Canucks have already found themselves in desperation mode a week out of the deadline. Plus, they talk about the pending return of Quinn Hughes and what that can (hopefully) do for the offense. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers M...

Mar 12, 202522 min

Post Game: Bleu, Blanc et Not Enough

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (34:48) and forward Elias Pettersson (1:11:47) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:16:43) provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 12, 20251 hr 31 min

Overrated/Underrated: Canucks PK, the JBC Line, and Sam Darnold

Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the Canucks PK this season, the Joshua-Blueger-Garland line reuniting, and much more are overrated or underrated! This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 12, 202522 min

Eric Francis Previews a Pivotal Matchup Against the Flames

Dan and Sat are joined by Sportsnet's Eric Francis to preview tomorrow's game between the Canucks and Flames with playoff implications on the line, plus what's gone right for the Flames so far this season as they find themselves in a playoff spot. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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....

Mar 12, 202525 min

The Open: Is Conor Garland a Long-term Piece in Vancouver?

Dan and Sat discuss where Conor Garland finds himself in the Canucks lineup and how important he is to the team, and what that means when it comes to potentially negotiating an extension this summer. They also get into the continued offensive struggles for the Canucks and if that can be remedied. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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...

Mar 11, 202524 min

Don Taylor on a Lack of Deadline Action and "Picking a Lane"

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about what we didn't see from the Canucks on Friday, the frustration with not having a clear direction at the deadline, and more. Plus, the guys get into Rick Tocchet's comments about Boeser not having the 'A' on his jersey and what to do in net this week. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of ...

Mar 11, 202547 min

The Open: Offensive Issues and Boeser's Fit

Dan and Sat discuss the issues the Canucks have had creating offense and who the fault for that lies with. They get into Tocchet's deployment, the roster construction, and the lack of offense from individual players on the team. Plus, they talk about Brock Boeser's future fit with the team. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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 affil...

Mar 11, 202518 min

Frank Seravalli on Boeser Staying and His Future in Vancouver

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to talk about the lack of movement from the Canucks at the deadline, Brock Boeser and his relationship/future with the team, and more fallout from around the NHL since Friday. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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.

Mar 10, 202529 min
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