Jamie and Drance review a successful opening series victory for Vancouver over Nashville and move into talking all things Oilers and Canucks as they get you set for a round two matchup between the only Canadian teams remaining. The guys dive into hockey being back in Vancouver in mid May, getting to take on a generational talent in Connor McDavid and embracing the underdog status. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts a...
May 06, 2024•24 min
Former NHL scout Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason talks about his scouting trip to Finland, analyzing Gavin McKenna and his play style. The guys discuss the Canucks slap passes, and the need to simplify their offensive game. Other topics include Silovs, how Zadorov has been successful, and the NHL playoffs. Jamie and Drance discuss Rick Tocchet's coaching this series and what tools he could use to spark Pettersson and others. What will Andrew Brunette's adjustments be tonight? Dimitri Filipovi...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Hear from Coach Tocchet on a gameday. Tocchet says, "this is what you play for" referring to tonight's Game 6. Drance doesn't like that the league doesn't mandate injury disclosure and announcing starting goalies. Based on their shot volume this series, the Canucks have to score at least two goals to win tonight. Why do the Canucks have such a low amount of shots this series? Jamie and Drance analyze it, and breakdown Pettersson's play this series. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The ...
May 03, 2024•45 min
Jamie and Drance get you ready for Game 6, as the Canucks look to close out the series in Nashville. Drance says that the Canucks need a statement win tonight and finish off the series. The guys discuss the potential quick turn around for an Edmonton series if they move on. Drance reports on the goalie situation at practice, suggesting that Silovs will start Game 6. Coach Tocchet is a finalist for the Jack Adams. Is there a realistic scenario where the Canucks keep Zadorov? Lineup notes and bett...
May 03, 2024•28 min
Canucks PxP man Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Jamie and Batch discuss the Canucks power play, biggest concern and issue for Elias Pettersson, the risk of changing up the lines for Game 6, and the Canucks edge in this series. Shayna Goldman from The Athletic joins the show. Shayna shares her thoughts on the Canucks series, Quinn Hughes usage, Elias Pettersson's play, the Oilers playoff run and Leafs vs Bruins Game 6. Hear from Coach Tocchet after practice. This podcast is produced by Lina Set...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Jamie is joined by Canucks Central's Sat Shah. The guys discuss JT Miller's leadership, coaching adjustments for Game 6, who starts in net for the Canucks, Hughes' ice time, and more. Jamie talks Canucks biggest story from practice today, including work on the power play. Is Tocchet unwilling to tweak the lineup? Quinn Hughes slander from texters? Jamie debates the Quinn Hughes takes. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hos...
May 02, 2024•48 min
Jamie Dodd gives you a 'vibe' check from Canucks practice in Nashville. Drance joins post-practice, he reports that the Canucks lines are the same as game 5. JT Miller arrives at practice in a surprise outfit. Jamie urges fans to keep calm, as it is not panic time. It is official, the Oilers move on to round 2. Lineup notes and betting odds for Game 6. 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 necessar...
May 02, 2024•25 min•Ep. 42
Ryan Clark of ESPN joins Jamie Dodd. They break down Game 5 between the Canucks and Predators. Jamie Dodd takes your texts and talks about whether the Canucks should stack the top lines in Game 6. 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.
May 01, 2024•48 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about Quinn Hughes being nominated for the Norris Trophy. Then, they are joined by Don Tayor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They delve into Game 5 against the Nashville Predators. They hit on a number of topics including; Tocchet's decision to not challenge for goaltender interference, Elias Pettersson looking injured, Nikita Zadorov pricing himself out of Vancouver, and just how evenly matched this series is. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas continue t...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap the Canucks 2-1 loss in Game 5 to the Nashville Predators. They deep dive Roman Josi's game-tying goal. Thomas Drance outlines why the goal probably would have stood if Rick Tocchet had challenged for goaltender interference. The guys run through the betting odds for the rest of this series. 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...
May 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 41
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Iain MacIntyre ahead of Game 5 between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators. They talk about how crucial tonight's game is for Vancouver. Especially since they've stolen a couple wins against Nashville. They discuss which goaltender to start as well. Then, Emma Lingan joins the show for a Predators perspective on the series. They park some time to talk about Elias Pettersson and his struggles. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The view...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas run through this morning's Canucks skate with incredible specificity as they try to unlock which goaltender will start for the team this evening in Game 5 against the Nashville Predators. They run through the betting odds on a number of props. 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 affili...
Apr 30, 2024•24 min
Jamie starts the show by setting the stage for Game 5 of the Canucks vs Preds from Vancouver. Tonight could be the first time that the Canucks close out a playoff series on home ice since 2011. Jamie outlines the significance of closing the series out tonight and what it would mean for the second round. In the second half we hear from Rick Tocchet after morning skate, but he doesn't show his hand on who will be Vancouver's starting goalie in Game 5. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The...
Apr 30, 2024•51 min
Jamie Dodd rides solo as he delves into how the Canucks have not been the better team this series on the whole despite leading 3-1. Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet in his practice media availability. 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.
Apr 29, 2024•48 min
Jamie and Thomas talk about which goaltender to start in Game 5 against the Predators. They also delve into Thatcher Demko being named a Vezina Trophy finalist. Jamie is then joined by Alison Lukan to comment on Dave Hakstol being let go as head coach of the Seattle Kraken. She also weighs in on how the Canucks have played through 4 games of their series. Finally, Bik Nizzar hops in studio to talk about last night's emotional come back victory. They highlight how stellar Brock Boeser has played ...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap an unbelievable comeback by the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 against the Nashville Predators. They talk about the play of Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, and JT Miller. They highlight Elias Pettersson is reportedly dealing with something. They also talk about how the Canucks' goaltenders have come up big this series. Thomas Drance runs through the betting odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expre...
Apr 29, 2024•31 min
Jamie and Drance hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet at morning skate heading into Game 3 in Nashville and the guys break down his comments on not changing too much lineup wise heading into the game. Sean Gentille joins the show to give his take on how the Canucks' series has gone so far, the play of Elias Pettersson and where he thinks the series will go from here. Jamie and Drance dive into the pace of this series so far and note how the Canucks have not held the lead for much of the time throug...
Apr 26, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Jamie and Drance discuss how the p[playstyle of both clubs may change dramatically as the scene shifts to Nashville for Game 3 later this afternoon. The guys try to work through the plethora of different reports on the Thatcher Demko injury and that for the team it shouldn't matter right now and the priority has to just be getting wins and staying in the fight. 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...
Apr 26, 2024•24 min
Jamie opens Canucks Talk joined by Randip Janda as the two look back on the profound and illustrious career of Bob Cole after the news of his passing Thursday morning. The guys dive into what the Canucks should expect as the series shifts to Nashville and how Pettersson must step up for Vancouver to have a chance to win this series. Later on, Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean joins the show to help shed some light onto the matchups in this series and what Nashville could be looking to change as t...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Jamie is joined by his co-host Thomas Drance who is in Nashville ahead of Game 3 between Vancouver and Nashville on Friday. The guys discuss the importance of this game and how the winner of Game 3 drastically gets a better chance to win the series along with how the Canucks should be expecting to play in a pretty hostile environment. Plus, Jamie and Drance speak on the Demko injury as he is travelling with the team. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in ...
Apr 25, 2024•24 min
Jamie and Thomas are joined by a bevvy of guests. First, Jason Bukala hops on live from Helsinki, Finland to talk about the Canucks play last night. Mainly, all the missed and blocked shots. That makes way for the Crossover with Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal. They dive into Pettersson's struggles and how the Preds are playing against the Canucks top lines. They also talk about the goalie situation with Demko out. Jamie and Thomas talk about Nils Hoglander's play and where the Canucks can find mor...
Apr 24, 2024•2 hr
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas recap a disappointing loss by the Vancouver Canucks to the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of Round 1. They talk about the team's inability to get their shots on net. Jamie and Thomas talk about the teams overall and play and the play of Casey DeSmith. They delve into Elias Pettersson's underwhelming performance and what the team needs from him moving forward. Drancer highlights how he has become the scapegoat for the Canucks. He also outlines th...
Apr 24, 2024•26 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Ryan Clark of ESPN for an outsider's perspective on the Canucks chances without Thatcher Demko in net. Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine joins the fellas to talk about how it'll mostly be a mental battle for DeSmith today. He also talks about how the Canucks have scouted Sarros. Woodley gets into how the Predators will change their game to attack DeSmith. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas react to the Thatcher Demko injury news. Drancer outlines the timeline leading towards the injury, and where we should have seen this possibly coming. The guys talk about how the Canucks will need to play without their talisman in net. They discuss Casey DeSmith's role in replacing Demko and how the Canucks should have enough to still win this series. As always we run through the betting odds. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The view...
Apr 23, 2024•22 min
Jamie Dodd reacts to the Thatcher Demko injury bombshell. He is joined by Dan Riccio as the pair make sense of what has happened. They talk about the challenge ahead of the Canucks as they take on the Predators without their starting goaltender. They delve into which players will be under the spotlight to step up in Demko's absence. Sportsnet's NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins the show to shed light on the injury and the recovery timeline. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views ...
Apr 23, 2024•53 min
Jamie and Drance speak on the success of the Canucks and it's management group when it comes to evaluating talent, obtaining quality pieces for a good price and being able to develop players as well using Dakota Joshua as a prime example. The guys dive into the plethora of UFA's the Canucks have on their rosters and where the priorities should lie. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet as well following Canucks practice. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in ...
Apr 22, 2024•48 min
Jamie and Drance are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith as they dive into last night's game one victory for the Canucks and highlight some standout players and matchups including the solid play of Elias Lindholm. The guys break down the game of Elias Pettersson in a scoreless effort for him despite some near misses and solid positional play throughout the night. Alison Lukan joins the show as well and praises the development of Dakota Joshua's game throughout his career. She as well discusses the de...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Jamie and Drance praise the energy of the Canucks crowd in a game one victory for vancouver over Nashville. The guys discuss the fantastic play of the third line with Joshua, Lindholm and Garland along with what the matchups look liked like last night and what people can expect between these two teams moving forward. 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 M...
Apr 22, 2024•27 min
Jamie and Drance discuss if Conor Garland plays well in the playoffs, does the narrative around the OEL trade change. The guys debate narratives in the playoffs, and whether Elias Lindholm has changed his. Dom Luszczyszyn from The Athletic joins the show. Dom discusses why the Vancouver Canucks are favourites over Nashville and if it's deserved. Dom on if Nashville's roster can hold up through the playoffs, the path to victory for the Predators, what the model says about JT Miller, and if Hughes...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Jamie and Drance are hyped for the Playoffs. The guys discuss how the narrative over Conor Garland has shifted this year, the Canucks vs Predators round one schedule, and the toughest Western Conference first round opponents. Playoff forecast 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....
Apr 19, 2024•26 min
