Jamie and Drance dive into what's up with the Canucks. It's a battle between the two top teams in the NHL tonight, the guys preview the matchup. An update on Phil Kessel and how he could fit with the Canucks. Does Rasmus Ristolainen make sense for the Canucks? The guys discuss the fits and opportunity costs. Playoff forecast and betting odds update. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...
Feb 08, 2024•26 min
Jamie and Thomas look back at an impressive Canucks win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. They look forward to a powerhouse tilt between the Canucks and Bruins on Thursday. As per usual, the guys run through the broadsheet, playoff odds, and betting odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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....
Feb 07, 2024•24 min
Donnie and Dhali join Jamie and Thomas for the first time since the Canucks dealt for Flames two-way centre Elias Lindholm. They dive into the machinations of the deal and the series of events that lead the Canucks to deal away fan-favourite Andrei Kuzmenko. Jamie and Thomas look back at the Golden Knights snapping the Oilers winning streak on Tuesday night. Sportsnet prospects analyst Jason Bukala joins the show. They delve into Arshdeep Bains' rise through the Canucks' pipeline, the potential ...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Jamie and Thomas preview Elias Lindholm's debut with the Vancouver Canucks. They're joined by Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes and their shrinking Cup window. Jannik Hansen joins the show as well. They talk about what it's like coming out of the All-Star break as a player, adjusting to new faces when the team makes trades, and what makes someone the right fit to play next to a team's star player. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views ...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min
On this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas set up tonight's matchup between the Canucks and Hurricanes as both sides make their return from the NHL All-Star break. Lineup notes, headlines, rumours, betting odds and playoff odds are all on top as usual in this daily segment. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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....
Feb 06, 2024•25 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Brendan Batchelor to analyze the fit for Elias Lindholm following his first practice with the Vancouver Canucks. The guys talk about the versatility that Lindholm brings to the roster. Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet as well. They also talk about whether the team will add another forward in a trade before the deadline. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard with Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance, the guys recap the Canucks' practice with their new addition in Elias Lindholm. In the broadsheet, they discuss what could be on the horizon for the Canucks now that they've made another big trade. Could some smaller additions be made sooner rather than later? As always we run through the betting and playoff odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ...
Feb 05, 2024•25 min
Jamie and Drance discuss Ilya Mikheyev's role and hear from Rick Tocchet regarding Ilya this season. The guys further analyze Elias Lindholm and his fit in the current lineup. Canucks new acquisition Elias Lindholm joins the show. Elias talks Hughes snub, how he found out he got traded, extended road trip with his new team, his excitement on joining the Canucks and complimenting Elias Pettersson. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. The guys have a roundtable discussion about Lindholm and more NHL ...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Jamie and Drance discuss the headlines in the NHL. Including Hughes all star draft, Olympics being back for the NHL, Kings firing Todd McLellan, and projecting which Canucks players will make an Olympic team. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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.
Feb 02, 2024•27 min
Sportsnet contributor and former NHL scout Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason gives his thoughts the Lindholm addition for the Canucks, the haul they gave up for him, and if it was a good trade. Bukala talks Kuzmenko and his fit in Calgary. The guys discuss future trades for the team before the deadline. Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton talks depth of the team, building internal competition on a day by day level, Arshdeep Bains development, and Podkolzin's status. The guys discuss u...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Jamie and Drance react to the Elias Lindholm trade. Drance suggests that Lindholm is a major asset for the Canucks penalty kill and will be an upgrade for this team. Jamie loves Lindholm's versatility, calling him a "premium version of Pius Suter". The guys analyze potential line combinations with Lindholm in the lineup. Did the Canucks give up too much for Lindholm? Odds review for All-Star events. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...
Feb 01, 2024•27 min
On this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance delve into the preferred privacy of Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson. In particular, how Pettersson will cope with All-Star weekend in Toronto being asked about his future with the Canucks. They contrast this negotiation with his previous one in Vancouver, and how it may have affected his play. As always we run through playoff and betting odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this ...
Jan 31, 2024•24 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Canucks extending General Manager Patrik Allvin's contract for 3 more years. They parse through Allvin's press conference and expand upon the big topics that were covered today. Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal join the show for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the Nikita Zadorov rumours amoung other things. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessaril...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The full press conference from this morning announcing Patrik Allvin has been extended by the Vancouver Canucks. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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.
Jan 31, 2024•25 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance have a bit of fun debating what makes an NHL pro "sick". They discuss whether Aatu Raty has any trade value ahead of the deadline, and whether Vasily Podkolzin should be held in the AHL or brought up to play in the bottom 6 for the Vancouver Canucks. ESPN's Ryan Clark joins the show to talk about the NHL's All Star Skills comp format. They also get into the playoff race in the west. Finally, Jamie and Thomas discuss why it's important for the Canucks to be careful wi...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas unveil how the Canucks are showing continuous improvement at elite levels at five on five. They revisit the Bo Horvat trade on the one year anniversary of it. The guys also talk about how the Canucks are taking calls on Nikita Zadorov. They dive into the potential benefits of acquiring Chris Tanev. As always we run through the playoff odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of ...
Jan 30, 2024•29 min
Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine joins Jamie and Thomas. They get into Brock Boeser's excellent scoring season and how he's turned into a net-front presence. They also talk Vezina odds; Hellebuyck vs Demko. Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' bye week, and Jamie makes a Dan Campbell comparison that you don't want to miss. Finally, they project the next three years for the Canucks. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hos...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas revisit a heroic three-goal comeback by the Vancouver Canucks over the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into the bye week. They hone in on a clip from Elliotte Friedman on The Jeff Marek Show where Friedge outlines how the Canucks are on a mission to open up cap space before the trade deadline. Players like Andrei Kuzmenko and Nikita Zadorov could be moved to bring in players like Jake Guentzel. As always we run through the playoff and NHL awards ...
Jan 29, 2024•29 min
LA Kings reporter Eric Stephens joins the show. He gives an update on the current state of the Kings, and what they are going to do to fix their situation. Eric discusses the PLD trade, calling it disastrous. How will the Kings bounce back from this stretch? The fans want Erikkson Ek, would he fit? Is Mikheyev gonna be moved? Should he? PDOcast Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. The guys draft the best potential trade targets for the Canucks. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views a...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Jamie and Drance recap the Tocchet comments about the media and the need to move on from it. The Canucks wrap up their homestand vs Columbus on Saturday. Who's buying and selling at the trade deadline? Playoff forecast update and betting odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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....
Jan 26, 2024•25 min
Vancouver Giants Head Coach Manny Viveiros joins the show. He talks about the recent play of his hockey club, and how certain players have been performing this season such as Tyler Thorpe & Mazden Leslie. Jamie and Drance talk Canucks D-men, ice-time and pairings. What's the bar for adversity for the Canucks? The guys discuss what a big test for the team would be. Sean Gentille joins the show to discuss LA Kings downfall, Oilers rise, and Shesterkin's play this season. The guys look at and t...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Your daily deep dive into what's up with the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie and Drance recap the game vs St. Louis, the Pettersson no call, if this result matters for the Canucks, and the rumour report. The guys go over the current playoff forecast, what's happened to the LA Kings? This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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....
Jan 25, 2024•26 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard Jamie and Thomas talk about Rick Tocchet hinting at the breaking up of the Lotto Line. They also get into how quickly the Pacific Division has changed with Edmonton surging and the Kings struggling. They note how the Canucks need to really lock it down defensively against the Blues tonight and make sure that they don't let themselves have a bad week otherwise they could lose their grip on the Pacific Division. As always Jamie and Thomas run through the broadshee...
Jan 24, 2024•22 min
Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly crossover. They talk about Rick Tocchet hinting at the end of the lotto line tonight, and whether it has an impact on what Allvin and Rutherford will pursue in trade. They discuss whether a puck-moving defenseman would be the correct target in trade considering their top pairing. The guys also talk about the Canucks' UFAs that they are most keen on extending. Sportsnet prospect analyst Jason Bukala joins the show as the g...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic St Louis to talk about the Blues ahead of their matchup against the Canucks on Wednesday. Hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet following practice today. Jamie and Thomas talk about how important it is for the Canucks to stock up on insurance options in the lineup before the deadline. Thomas shocks the world and admits that he likes the Filip Hronek trade the Canucks made last year. This podcast is produced by Lina ...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Jamie and Thomas revisit the Canucks victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night. They highlight the performance of Andrei Kuzmenko. The guys check in on today's lineup from practice before they update the divisional and Stanley Cup odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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....
Jan 23, 2024•25 min
Thomas Drance is joined by several guests in this edition of Canucks Talk. Brendan Batchelor joins the show following the morning skate to lay out everything he saw from the Canucks. They preview tonight's game against the Blackhawks. Mark Lazerus of The Athletic Chicago joins the show to give a deep dive into what the Chicago Blackhawks are this season and the direction of the franchise moving forward behind Connor Bedard. Finally, Kevin Wooldey joins the show to talk about the Canucks' goalten...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Thomas Drance revisits a resilient Canucks victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Day in Canada. He touches on the Carson Soucy injury and the impact it will have. Drancer also plays a bit of audio from 32 Thoughts where Friedman outlines how much the Canucks are willing to give up to go all-in this season. As always, we run through the Canucks' betting odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and ...
Jan 22, 2024•22 min
Jamie and Drance are joined by SN590 The Fan's Justin Cuthbert. Justin suggests that it's very apparent that this group is all in this season and trying to make moves. Canucks need more centre depth to keep pace with the teams this team will be competing against in the playoffs. Cuthbert talks Leafs, and how just have not been good enough and lack a culture of accountability on their team. Don Taylor joins the show. He analyzes Rutherford extension, suggesting Rutherford has accomplished so much...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Jamie and Drance react and give their takes on the Rutherford extension. The guys discuss all that was said at the press conference today. Which moves were Rutherford's best, and how has the team improved under his reign. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian 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.
Jan 19, 2024•25 min
