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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

The Open: Late Season Auditions Impress

Dan and Sat break down some of the Abbotsford Canucks impressing on the main roster in the last few games of the season. Aatu Raty continues to make his mark on the team, including being lethal in the faceoff dot. Then they check in with an update on Tom Willander's situation at Boston University, seeing what the plan might be this season or next for the Canucks top prospect. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts a...

Apr 15, 202523 min

Post Game: Abbotsford Guys Opening Eyes in Vancouver

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-1 OT win over the San Jose Sharks. Hear from Linus Karlsson (6:45), Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:07) and Nikita Tolopilo (1:04:16) 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.

Apr 15, 20251 hr 11 min

Don Taylor on Searching for Hope in the End of a Disappointing Season

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about Rory McIlroy's big win at The Masters over the weekend, the ongoing Tom Willander situation, and more surrounding the Canucks as the season comes to a close 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 Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate....

Apr 15, 202524 min

The Open: Why Hasn't Willander Signed?

Dan and Sat discuss why the Canucks have yet to sign Tom Willander and what the hold up could be from either side in contract talks. Also, they get into the news of Elias Pettersson being shut down for the final games of the season and what Sat has heard about the team's plan with him in the Summer. 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 ...

Apr 15, 202520 min

Frank Seravalli on Foggy Situations with Tocchet and Willander

Dan and Sat are joined by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff to weigh in on the lack of a suspension for Yakov Trenin, what's going on with Rick Tocchet and his future in Vancouver, and why Tom Willander has yet to sign with 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.

Apr 14, 202527 min

Post Game: Trenin's Punch Overshadows Game

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 OT loss to the Minnesota Wild. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (33:17), Marcus Pettersson (56:57), Quinn Hughes (1:10:23) and Jake DeBrusk (1:19:47) post game. 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 13, 20251 hr 24 min

Mailbag Friday: C's on the Market, Practice Facility, and Sherwood's Season

Dan and Sat answer your questions about who could be on the trade market for Centres this offseason, when the Canucks could get a practice facility, 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.

Apr 12, 202525 min

The Open: Which Prospect Are You Most Scared of Trading?

Dan and Sat discuss the confidence they've gained in Elias Pettersson (D) and how that makes it a bit more difficult to move him in the offseason. Plus, they get into who the team could look at as options to move out to help improve the top-6. 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 12, 202525 min

Jannik Hansen on D-Petey's Rise and EP40 Question Marks

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck Jannik Hansen to talk about how impressive Elias Pettersson (D) has been for the Canucks in his short time with the club, how the management group can go about improving the team over the Summer, 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....

Apr 11, 202523 min

In The Booth: Summer Shopping List

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' winning road trip before talking extensively about some of the forwards the team could target this summer. 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 11, 202550 min

Post Game: Another Shining Moment for D-Petey

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet and Kiefer Sherwood 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.

Apr 11, 20251 hr 35 min

What Went Wrong for the Canucks This Season?

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about the comments that have come from Canucks players and management recently, Brock Boeser's Future, and more. Also, hear from Dan Rosen of NHL.com with his thoughts on what went wrong for the Canucks this season and a look ahead to the playoffs and some potential matchups. 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 refle...

Apr 10, 202545 min

The Open: How Confident Are We in Management This Summer?

Dan and Sat digest the official playoff contention elimination for the Canucks and talk about what we can really take away from games down the stretch. Also, they get into how confident they are in management and what they have to do to thread the needle this Summer. 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 10, 202520 min

Overrated/Underrated: Captain's Obligation, Raty as 3C, and Unbreakable Records

Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the obligation of the Canucks captaincy, Aatu Raty being the team's 3C next season, 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 10, 202523 min

Tom Willander on His Development at BU and the Frozen Four

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley (1:00) of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about last night's win for the Canucks, the performance of Thatcher Demko recently, and more. Also, hear from Canucks prospect, Tom Willander (27:00), as he gets set for the Frozen Four and discusses his development in College. 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...

Apr 10, 202545 min

The Open: Breaking Down Quinn's Comments

Dan and Sat discuss a historic win for the Canucks against the Stars to keep their playoff hopes alive and dig into some comments from Quinn Hughes in an article with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre. They also get into how the Canucks can position themselves into a spot where they can get to a level where Hughes wants to stay 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 t...

Apr 09, 202524 min

Post Game: It Was 5-2... Not Dead Yet

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-5 come from behind OT win over the Dallas Stars. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (37:22), Kiefer Sherwood (1:13:51) and Pete DeBoer (1:19:55) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:26:20) 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....

Apr 09, 20251 hr 41 min

Brad Richardson on Pettersson Bouncing Back and Tocchet's Systems

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck, Brad Richardson, to talk about trying to find motivation down the stretch of a lost season, if he believes in Elias Pettersson bouncing back next year, and his thoughts on Rick Tocchet and his systems. 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 08, 202522 min

The Open: Are the Canucks Developing Lekkerimaki Properly?

Dan and Sat discuss the latest surrounding the Canucks, including the news of Jonathan Lekkerimaki being sent back down to Abbotsford with only a few games left in the NHL season. They also get into if that's the right decision for the Canucks and what he still has to develop in his game. Plus, the guys debate whether or not there's anything more we can learn from veterans in the final games of the season. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this p...

Apr 08, 202524 min

Joe Beninati Talks Ovechkin’s Record & Don Taylor on Canucks' Pain

Joe Beninati joins to reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s incredible record-breaking journey, how his game has evolved at age 39, and what’s next for the Capitals as playoff contenders. Later, Don Taylor shares his memories of Ovi’s rise, the gravity of the goals record, and why this moment matters to the sport. Plus, thoughts on leadership, power forwards, and what the Canucks can learn from Washington’s edge. The show ends with NHL playoff talk. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views...

Apr 08, 20251 hr 10 min

The Open: End-of-Season Evaluation or Just Empty Ice?

Dan and Sat dive into Nils Höglander's strong finish to the season and how he’s becoming a better player under Tocchet. They also assess Lekkerimäki’s development, what late-season minutes really mean, and the bets the Canucks need to make on talent like Pettersson heading into next year. Plus, elimination looms as the Canucks face Dallas. 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 refl...

Apr 07, 202524 min

Post Game: Battling Out of Their Weight Class

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (34:00), Kevin Lankinen (1:14:35) and Nils Hoglander (1:15:54) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:19:04) 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....

Apr 07, 20251 hr 33 min

Post Game: Young Guys Leave Their Mark

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Hear from Max Sasson (7:32), Head Coach Rick Tocchet (37:40), Defenceman Elias Pettersson (1:07:05), Brock Boeser (1:10:00) and Quinn Hughes (1:21:05) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:27:50) 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 Medi...

Apr 06, 20251 hr 43 min

Mailbag Friday: Who's 2C Next Year, Free Agent Targets, All Time Records

Dan Riccio and Bik Nizzar take your questions in this week's edition of Maibag 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.

Apr 05, 202526 min

The Open: What Are You Paying Attention To Final 7 Games

Dan Riccio and Bik Nizzar discuss what you can look forward to watching in these final 7 games for the Canucks who appear to be in a path to not qualifying for the playoffs. 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 05, 202526 min

Hansen On Games Being Meaningless When Eliminated and Importance of Pettersson Bounce Back

Jannik Hansen joins Dan and Bik to discuss how little games mean when a team is eliminated from playoff contention, Rick Tocchet's future and the importance of a bounce back from Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko. 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 04, 202516 min

In The Booth: Hot Take Summer

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda deliver their best Canucks hot takes and discuss hot take submissions from the listeners! 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 04, 202551 min

Prospect Central with Bukala and Landon Ferraro on What to Watch Down the Stretch

Dan and Sat are joined by Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (00:40) to get his thoughts on the Canucks' season and look ahead to some of the prospects the team could target in the 1st round of the Draft. Also, hear from former NHLer, Landon Ferraro (24:40), on a deflating game against Seattle, what to watch for the rest of the 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 ...

Apr 04, 202551 min

The Open: Where Did the Season Go Wrong?

Dan and Sat reflect on the season that was for the Canucks and what went wrong for them to find themselves where they are now. They also get into how things have shifted to a point where the Canucks find themselves much further from being a contender than they did to start 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....

Apr 03, 202525 min

Post Game: Accepting Their Fate

Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda breakdown the Canucks 5-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (40:40) and Quinn Hughes (1:03:03) post game. 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, 20251 hr 20 min
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