Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance continue their signing season coverage as the Vancouver Canucks stay conservative in their approach. Dan Murphy joins the show to weigh in on what the Canucks have done. 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.
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance cover this year's NHL free-agency signings. They react to the Canucks' signings of Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, and Kiefer Sherwood. 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.
Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show. Gemma weighs in on Zadorov not re-signing with the Canucks. What was the best signing in the past week? What was the most surprising move the Canucks have made so far? What does a successful weekend look like for the Canucks? John Marino and the Canucks have mutual interest, could he be the D-man to replace Zadorov? The guys discuss the Canucks goalie situation, and why the team has changed their mind on bringing in a veteran backup for Demko. Is Chris Tanev ...
Bonus Canucks Talk begins with a Patrik Allvin zoom press conference, where he discusses Zadorov, Mikheyev, Hughes winning the Norris, and the NHL draft. Jamie and Drance open the show with the news of Quinn Hughes winning the Norris at the NHL Awards. Drance suggests that "Hughes is the best defenseman in the world, period." The guys analyze Patrik Allvin's latest zoom presser, including Nikita Zadorov hitting the open market. What's the latest on Guentzel? This podcast is produced by Lina Seta...
Jamie and Drance discuss the return of the Canucks third-line, and the possibilities next season. Drance suggests a line of Joshua, Garland, and Pettersson would be interesting to see. What's the latest on Jake Guentzel? How aggressive will the Canucks be? Could Mitch Marner be a trade piece for the Canucks? Jamie and Drance discuss the "walk away" numbers for Myers and Zadorov. What is the max price for Jake Guentzel? How high do you value Jonathan Marchessault? This podcast is produced by Lina...
The Canucks are making moves. Jamie and Drance highlight all of the moves the Canucks have made in the last 24 hours. Why did Chicago make this move? The guys discuss how the Canucks got the Joshua deal done, the excitement for July 1st, and the details of Joshua's contract. Canucks voice Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch talks Joshua re-signing, a bigger role for him next season, and Mikheyev trade. The guys discuss Blueger returning on a discount and what's next for the Canucks. This pod...
Sportsnet's scouting analyst Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason talks Panthers Cup win and what it means. The guys look ahead to the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Topics include, Chicago Blackhawks draft targets, potential draft pick trades, the 2024 draft class, and which player teams will regret not drafting. Should the Canucks be interested in trading for Laine? The guys discuss low cost top 6 winger options and free agent targets. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opini...
It's the season finale of the crossover! Donnie & Dhali join the show. Dhaliwal weighs in on what he's been hearing on Zadorov and Joshua. Could Jeff Skinner be a potential target for the Canucks? How should the Canucks fill out the roster this offseason? The guys talk developing 'the next' Dakota Joshua. What's the latest on Blueger and Myers? Should Canucks fans be worried about losing their UFA's? Jamie and Drance discuss inserting more skill into the lineup, and the Canucks backup option...
Jamie and Thomas look back at the OEL buyout a year later and discuss whether it was worth it. They delve into the latest with Zadorov, Myers, and Joshua. They also talk about the latest developments in Guentzel Watch. 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....
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance revisit the Florida Panthers's Game 7 win as they are crowned Stanley Cup Champions. They delve into how both teams got there, with their respective builds. Sean Gentille of The Athletic joins the show to weigh in as well. Jamie and Thomas react to the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class. 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 ...
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down what would constitute a perfect Canucks offseason and discuss the possible contingency plans for the team if they were not able to land their top end free agent targets. The guys discuss the excitement of when McDavid will wear a team Canada jersey and how fast Vancouver fans will turn on Canucks players wearing any other country's jersey. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and...
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview Game 7 between Edmonton and Florida tonight and discuss how it is hard to recall any game in the NHL that has had this much hype surrounding it. With the combination of coming back from being 3-0 down and the series containing the best player in the world, the storylines are endless. ESPN's Ryan Clark joins the show as well to help break all of it down. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Jamie and Randip are joined by Iain MacIntyre to break down his interview with Jim Rutherford as they discussed what moves there are to be made for Vancouver and what steps come next for the Canucks to get better next season. The guys touch on trying to bring back some key players like Joshua and Zadorov along with continuing to evaluate players like Brock Boeser who had a great season prior to extending their contracts. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed...
Jamie Dodd is joined in studio by Randip Janda as the duo breaks down the recent Jim Rutherford interview with Iain MacIntyre. The guys dissect Rutherford's comments on where he sees the Canucks going and what moves there are to be made to make Vancouver that much better and more competitive heading into next season. Shayna Goldman then joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals so far and whether Florida will be able to finally close out the Oilers tonight in Game 6 with the game back in ...
Dimitri Filipovic joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance. They talk about the Filip Hronek extension, Dakota Joshua's skillset, and Pettersson's need for an elite winger. They also debate whether the Panthers have an answer for Connor McDavid. In the final segment, Jamie and Thomas run through the top free-agent defensemen targets for 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 necessa...
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about Dan Milstein being given permission to seek a trade for his client Ilya Mikheyev. They continue the conversation about Nikita Zadorov's future with the Vancouver Canucks and how a Mikheyev trade would empower it. They also talk about the possibility of signing Dakota Joshua. Kevin Woodley joins the show from InGoal Magazine to talk about the Jacob Markstrom trade and the goaltending in the Stanley Cup Final. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The v...
Jamie and Thomas are joined by Sportsnet Analyst Jason Bukala. He talks about the Canucks extending Filip Hronek. They also delve into the PLD and Markstrom trades. Plus, they look back at the Oilers' Game 5 win over the Panthers. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks sign Mark Friedman. They ponder whether the Canucks can afford another top 4 defenseman if they go out a sign Jake Guentzel. They also discuss how the Canucks could get off of Ilya Mikheyev's deal. This podcast is pro...
Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the Canucks extending Filip Hronek's contract. They delve into the remaining Canucks free agents and the hold-up in getting them signed. They also touch on a few other NHL news and notes. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas expand on the PLD trade to the Washington Capitals, and they also talk about the Canucks getting aggressive in the off-season. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views a...
Jamie and Drance discuss the Guentzel rumours and what it means for the Vancouver Canucks in terms of signing their current UFA's. Who are other fits in the Canucks top 6? Names include, Guentzel, Tyler Toffoli, Jonathan Marchessault and more. The guys also discuss potential depth options for the team. Arda Ocal, covers the NHL for ESPN joins the show. Arda talks about Game 5 and what to watch for in the 1st period. No margin for error for the Oilers, McDavid has to be 'McJesus', and more on how...
Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the latest Jake Guentzel news. What's the selling point for Guentzel coming to Vancouver? The guys discuss his expected price, fit with Canucks, and timelines of a deal getting done. What are Canucks options if they don't land Guentzel? Commentator for the Florida Panthers Randy Moller joins the show. Randy talks Panthers DNA, targeting free agents, discussing the matchups for Game 5 and what Florida can do to close out the series. This podcast is produc...
Kyle Bukauskas of Sportsnet joins Jamie and Thomas to preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas revisit their conversation about the Canucks' offseason priorities and ponder whether discount pickups could be the more prudent path. Ultimately, leaving yourself open to make elite additions mid-season. 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 ne...
On the heels of Thomas Drance's co-written article outlining the top UFA targets of the 2024 offseason, Jamie and Thomas dive in to see which candidates might fit with the Canucks. They talk about the latest developments regarding the Canucks' free agents. They react to comments made by head coach Rick Tocchet on a recent podcast. They also touch on the Oilers forcing a Game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...
Hour two of Canucks Talk with Jamie & Bik is live from The Nat. The guys are joined by Randip Janda to discuss the Canucks, and their cap flexibility this off season. Does the Stanley Cup Final end in four games? And what he thinks on the talk of Jake Guentzel & Nikita Zadorov. Jamie & Bik finish up the show with "Guys Naming Dudes" naming European soccer players. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gu...
Jamie Dodd is joined by Bik Nizzar for Canucks Talk, live from Nat Bailey Stadium. The guys recap game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and if the Oilers have a chance at an improbable comeback. Talk continues between the Canucks & Nikita Zadorov, with a final contract offer coming this weekend. Vancouver Canadians play by play announcer Tyler Zickel joins the show to preview todays Nooner at the Nat double header! This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian The views and op...
David Dwork of The Hockey News joins Jamie and Thomas to set up Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final from the Panthers' perspective. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas debate whether the Canucks should pursue a Patrik Laine trade after the player expressed an interest in a fresh start. Then, the fellas talk about elite NHL wingers the Canucks should be interested in, including Mitch Marner. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an...
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the possibility of trading away Ilya Mikheyev to create cap space, and what a potential deal might look like. Plus, which suitors would be interested in his services? They also delve into Jalen Chatfield extending with the Carolina Hurricanes rather than hitting free agency. Then, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joined the show from Edmonton to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this p...
Sportsnet Prospects Analyst Jason Bukala joins Jamie and Thomas to talk about his top 70 prospects heading into the 2024 NHL Draft. https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/scouts-analysis-ranking-the-top-70-prospects-for-the-2024-nhl-draft/ Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas talk about the struggle to sign Filip Hronek and discuss whether both sides should settle on a one year deal. They also talk about whether the fit is right with Elias Lindholm. Would he even want to sign in Vancouver if it meant play...
Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd look back at Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show as they discuss Filip Hronek's leverage this summer as a right-handed defenseman RFA. 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.
Zach Laing joins the show to discuss Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 tonight. Topics include, Edmonton's defense heading into Game 2, Oilers adjustments, and Evander Kane this series. Jamie and Drance analyze the Jason Krog hire for the Canucks. An update on Canucks UFA's. Former NHL exec Johnathan Wall joins the show. He talks salary cap increase, how it will affect teams, the loss of cap friendly, and more. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast a...
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance open the show discussing the salary cap increase. This is a new world for NHL teams with the recent cap growth. The guys discuss how this will affect the NHL going forward. The Canucks reportedly have interest in defenceman Jalen Chatfield. Jamie and Drance weigh in on the Lindholm contract update and the unique opportunity for the Canucks. Should the Canucks save their cap space to create more flexibility in the long run? This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian T...
