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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

Overrated/Underrated: 2025/26 Bounce Back, Andrei Kuzmenko, and Torpedo Bats

It's Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the Canucks bouncing back in 2025/26, Andrei Kuzmenko with the Kings, 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.

Apr 03, 202522 min

Woodley on Demko’s Form and Checking in on the Streaking Abby Canucks

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about how things have been going for Thatcher Demko coming back from injury, the edge the Canucks would have with Demko and Lankinen next season, and more. Also, hear from Abbotsford Canucks play-by-play voice, Brandon Astle, on how well the Abby Canucks have been playing as they've put together 10 straight wins down the stretch. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this ...

Apr 03, 202550 min

The Open: What Can Brock Boeser Prove in the Remaining Games?

Dan and Sat discuss Brock Boeser's recent play and what he can do down the stretch to potentially earn himself an extension with the Canucks. They also get into what extending Boeser would mean for other players on the roster like Conor Garland and Nils Hoglander. 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....

Apr 02, 202524 min

Harman Dayal on Suter's Importance and Value in Free Agency

Dan and Sat are joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to talk about the latest with the Canucks, including how the team has found themselves where they are now, the importance of Pius Suter to this team, and more. Also, hear from former Canuck, Dave Babych, with his thoughts on Ovi getting close to breaking Gretzky's record and what's going on with the Canucks Alumni. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest...

Apr 02, 202548 min

The Open: Canucks Tell the League to Keep Their Hands off Tocchet

Dan and Sat discuss the latest chapter in the Rick Tocchet story as Elliotte Friedman had the latest on what the Canucks might do with their Head Coach. Also, they talk about the Pius Suter contract situation and comparables for him from the last couple seasons. Plus, they get into the news of Filip Chytil being doubtful to miss the rest of the season. 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 nec...

Apr 01, 202525 min

Don Taylor on the Road Ahead for the Canucks

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the team's performance lately, everything surrounding Rick Tocchet, and the importance of keeping Quinn Hughes happy over the next couple years. 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.

Apr 01, 202525 min

The Open: What Factors Play Into Tocchet Staying In Vancouver?

Dan and Sat discuss the latest surrounding Rick Tocchet and what plays into him staying with the Canucks past this season. They also get into how the Canucks handle the goaltending situation down the stretch and if Arturs Silovs should get into the mix. 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....

Apr 01, 202521 min

Frank Seravalli on Rick Tocchet and Pius Suter's Future

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to talk about where the Canucks find themselves after a couple games over the weekend, what went wrong for the team for them to likely find themselves on the outside of the playoffs, and the latest surrounding Rick Tocchet's future in Vancouver. 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. ...

Mar 31, 202526 min

Post Game: Inching Closer to Playoff Dream Dying

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 loss in Winnipeg. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (41:07), Tyler Myers (1:14:08) and Pius Suter (1:18:09) post game. Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:22:08) 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 30, 20251 hr 36 min

In The Booth: Outlasted in Ohio

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda look back at the Canucks' 7-6 shootout loss in Columbus, break down what Vancouver may need to accomplish over the last nine games of the season to try and make the playoffs, answer a number of listener questions and much more! 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 29, 202549 min

Post Game: Rough Roller Coaster Ride

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 7-6 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (27:39) and Aatu Raty (1:02:47) post game. Plus Randip Janda provides his 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 29, 20251 hr 12 min

Jannik Hansen on Desperate Times and Trust in Goaltending

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck, Jannik Hansen, to talk about things coming down to the wire for the Canucks in the playoff race, the backbone the team has in net with Demko and Lankinen, and more surrounding 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 affiliate.

Mar 28, 202522 min

The Open: The Canucks Finally Have Depth on D

Dan and Sat discuss the improved depth on defence for the Canucks and how much of an organizational strength that is for the team now. Also, they get into the effect Dan Jinxio had on the Blues-Predators on Thursday. 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 28, 202524 min

Mailbag Friday: Raty's Ceiling, Malholtra Taking Over, and the Best NHL Road Trip

Dan and Sat answer your questions about what Aatu Raty's ceiling could be, how ready Manny Malholtra could be to coach in the NHL, and 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 28, 202528 min

Landon Ferraro on The Impact of Demko and Suter's Season

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about the impact Thatcher Demko's return has had on the team, the impressive play of Pius Suter this season, and more. 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 28, 202523 min

The Open: Will Tocchet Stay or Will He Go?

Dan and Sat discuss Rick Tocchet's status moving forward in Vancouver, what the Flyers job opening up means for that, and what the team can do to keep him. Also, they get into a big win for the Canucks on Long Island and the performances from the young players on the roster. 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 27, 202524 min

Post Game: Not Going Away Quietly

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-2 win over the New York Islanders. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (37:18), Thatcher Demko (1;14:28), Kiefer Sherwood (1:19:41) and Aatu Raty (1:21:09) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:25:10) 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 27, 20251 hr 38 min

Overrated/Underrated: The Playoff Push, Offersheeting L. Hughes, and the McBarge

It's Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the Canucks making the playoffs, offersheeting Luke Hughes, 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 26, 202518 min

Kevin Woodley on Demko and Kent Johnson Joins the Show

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about what he's seen from Thatcher Demko in practices and his first game back, how much the Canucks can play him moving forward, and more. Also, hear from Kent Johnson of the Columbus Blue Jackets on how his season has gone as the Blue Jackets find themselves in a playoff race. 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 ...

Mar 26, 202531 min

The Open: Don't Become Islanders West

Dan and Sat discuss where the Canucks are at from a big picture point of view and how they can avoid staying in mediocrity long-term, plus the difference that Quinn Hughes makes in that conversation. They also get into the value of making the playoffs for a team like the Canucks. 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 26, 202522 min

Cory Schneider on Demko's Return and the Mental Game for a Goalie

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck and current NHL Network Analyst, Cory Schneider, to talk about the return of Thatcher Demko, the mental game for a goalie, and how the Islanders have played this year as the Canucks get set to face the Isles. Also, hear from Sportsnet 650's Randip Janda on Quinn Hughes' dominance this season and the amount of work he's been doing for the Canucks since coming back from injury. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed ...

Mar 26, 202545 min

The Open: Has Pius Suter Priced Himself Out of Vancouver?

Dan and Sat get into the latest surrounding the Canucks, including Rick Tocchet speaking to Iain MacIntyre and what they think of the job the Head Coach has done this season. Also, they discuss the play of Pius Suter this year and how difficult it might be to keep him. 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 25, 202524 min

Post Game: Oh Hello Lekkerimaki

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 shootout win over the New Jersey Devils. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (1:07:03) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:12:58) 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 25, 20251 hr 25 min

Frank Seravalli on the State of Boeser and Tocchet Negotiations

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to talk about where negotiations between the Canucks and Brock Boeser stand, how much Rick Tocchet could be getting paid this offseason, and what the Canucks could be looking for in free agency. 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 24, 202524 min

Don Taylor on an Extremely Canucky Season

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about another chapter in a very Canucky season as Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander leave the team to return home with injuries. They also talk about what they're looking to see for the rest of the season. 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 24, 202522 min

The Open: "They're Cooked"

Dan and Sat discuss the imminent return of Thatcher Demko to the Canucks crease and what he can give to the team down the stretch. They also get into what Brock Boeser has done lately and react to the breaking news of Elias Pettersson and Nils Hoglander returning to Vancouver. 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 24, 202524 min

Post Game: All for Naught on Broadway

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet and Quinn Hughes post game. Plus Brendan Batchelor 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 22, 20251 hr 26 min

MacIntyre on JT Miller Interview & Sam Rosen Talks Rangers & ‘94 Memories

Iain McIntyre joins to break down the Canucks’ playoff push, their must-win stretch, and whether trading Pettersson is still on the table. JT Miller’s emotions made him a star—and got him traded. Plus, New York Rangers play-by-play legend Sam Rosen joins the show. He reflects on ‘94, New York’s playoff struggles, and this year's 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 t...

Mar 22, 202539 min

Mailbag Friday: Who’s JT Miller Having Dinner With?

It's Mailbag Friday! Dan and Sat dive into the Canucks' defensive depth for next season, Brock Boeser’s free agency outlook, and whether Vancouver should make a play for a top center like Matt Barzal. Plus, is playoff experience more valuable than a lottery pick? And, how much takeout is too much when the family’s away? 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 22, 202527 min

The Open: Dinner Tonight, War Tomorrow

Dan and Sat open the show discussing the Canucks dropping their 12th OTL of the season as the playoff race tightens. JT Miller reunites with old teammates, calling it "dinner tonight, war tomorrow." With reports of serious talks involving Pettersson, how close was a trade? Plus, Vancouver’s offensive struggles, the impact of last night’s loss, and a massive showdown with the Rangers looming. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

Mar 21, 202522 min
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