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Canucks Talk

Jamie Dodd and Canucks Reporter Thomas Drance combine to bring you the most comprehensive Canucks coverage in Vancouver. They dive into all the issues that matter for any diehard Canucks fan. Plus, hear exclusive interviews from the players and the team to stay up to date all season long.
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Episodes

Canucks Final Roster + Flexibility

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Sara Civian to discuss Jeremy Swayman's new deal and Eastern conference contenders. They also dive into the Canucks cap flexibility after trading Tucker Poolman and get into Nils Hoglander's extension. In the final segment they share their thoughts on the Canucks final roster ahead of their first regular season game. 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 r...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 10 min

The Whiteboard: Poignant & Esoteric

Jamie and Thomas discuss Tucker Poolman being dealt and how this move significantly increases the Canucks cap flexibility. They also talk about how it allows them to avoid starting the season on LTI, and makes it possible for them to carry more depth, and also accrue cap space throughout the 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 necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any a...

Oct 07, 202428 min

Last Chance Batttles

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Iain MacIntyre to discuss how the Canucks will handle their success from last season ahead of the approaching regular season. They also discuss the forward depth and preview the last preseason game against the Oilers. Dimitri Filipovic joins to discuss if he has any concerns with some key absences on the Canucks roster and conduct a soup draft. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gue...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 13 min

The Whiteboard: What’s on the line tonight?

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks playing their final preseason game tonight against the Oilers and dive into if the Canucks can’t avoid LTIR - what are their options? 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.

Oct 04, 202424 min

Canucks Biggest Priorities

Jamie is joined by Randip Janda as they outline what they are most confident about and what raises the biggest concern around the team before the regular season. They discuss their confidence in goaltending and forward depth despite some key absences and have some raised concern over the team's third line. 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. o...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 14 min

The Whiteboard: Decisions For The Canucks To Make

Jamie discusses the Canucks one final pre-season game tomorrow at Rogers Arena against the Oilers and what we expect to see something very close to their opening night lineup. He also dives into some decisions the Canucks will need to make before the start of the regular 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 necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate....

Oct 03, 202425 min

The Whiteboard: Waiver Wire Matters

In this episode of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down all the news and notes from Canucks practice and discuss the headlines of the day from the team as well. 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.

Oct 02, 202423 min

The Crossover Highlights Surging Young Guns

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance, joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal, discuss the Canucks’ goaltending depth following the waiver claim of Patera and the signing of Lankinen. They highlight depth concerns in Abbotsford while also touching on standout performances from young players like Raty, Bains, and Lekkerimaki. Later, Jason Bukala shares insights on Raty's development and Kudryavtsev’s potential, with a focus on how Lekkerimaki can continue progressing in th...

Oct 02, 20241 hr 15 min

Late Round Cuts

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Ryan Clark to chat about the Jeremy Swayman situation in Boston, along with his thoughts on where the Canucks stand in the Pacific Division. After, Brendan Batchelor drops by to discuss the newest round of cuts while seeing how some potential lines could look heading into their final preseason game on Friday. 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 t...

Oct 01, 202448 min

The Whiteboard: It’s Hockey Month

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks loss in Edmonton. They dive into Tocchet’s comments on the team’s effort and if they thought any of the roster spot contenders moved the needle last night. 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.

Oct 01, 202426 min

Who’s Playing With Pettersson And DeBrusk?

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Kevin Woodley to get his read on Silovs and the Canucks goalies in general. They also discuss who's in the lead to play with Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk. Zach Laing joins for a game preview ahead of the Canucks in Edmonton and shares his thoughts on Vasily Podkolzin. 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 a...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 11 min

The Whiteboard: A Lot Of Juice

Jamie and Thomas discuss The Canucks losing a pair of pre-season games over the weekend and preview the game tonight in Edmonton. They also discuss the team’s cuts over the weekend including Sammy Blais being released from his PTO this morning. 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....

Sep 30, 202427 min

Big Picture Stakes

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Alison Lukan to preview the upcoming Canucks vs. Kraken game. They also dive into big picture "stakes" this season and look into how there is going to be focus on whether individual players can match their totals from last year. 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....

Sep 27, 20241 hr 12 min

The Whiteboard: Is Ian Clark On The Move?

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest news around Ian Clark and the potential for him to be looking for other opportunities elsewhere. They also go over the lineup ahead of the canucks game against the Kraken. 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.

Sep 27, 202426 min

Breakout Tiers and Predicting Over/Unders for Canucks’ Stars

In this episode of Canucks Talk , Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss breakout players within the Canucks, including the potential for Quinn Hughes to take another step forward. They explore power play projections for Boeser and DeBrusk, and preview the 4 Nations Cup showdown between Hughes/Fox and Toews/Makar. Later, Sean Gentille weighs in on player rankings, and Gemma Karstens-Smith highlights lineup battles, goaltending confidence, and her bold prediction for Elias Pettersson’s season. This...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 10 min

The Whiteboard: Sprong’s Magic and Canucks’ Preseason Progress

In this episode of Canucks Talk , Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks' 4-3 OT win against the Flames in Abbotsford. They highlight Daniel Sprong's electric performance alongside Quinn Hughes, the potential of Sprong on the power play, and key takeaways from Lekkerimaki and Raty's games. The duo also dive into the team's system adjustments and roster moves, including Brisebois and Woo being sent down on waivers. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions exp...

Sep 26, 202428 min

The Whiteboard: Plan The Parade

Jamie & Thomas talk about some reasons why Canucks fans should be chippy following their 3-1 pre-season win against the Seattle Kraken. Drance shares his feelings on whether the team is a true Stanley Cup contender. They chat about finally seeing more of Jake DeBrusk in the bumper position on the powerplay. They also dive into fans first exposure to Daniel Sprong and his elite one-shot skill. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

Sep 25, 202421 min

A Surprisingly Emotional Preseason Game

Jamie and Thomas recap the surprisingly emotional preseason game against the Kraken. They are joined by Donnie and Dhali for the first crossover of the season and talk to Jason Bukala about Lekkerimaki’s opportunity and where how sees the Canucks team this year. 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....

Sep 25, 20241 hr 30 min

Canucks vs Kraken Tonight

Jamie & Thomas break down some recently released player rankings, along with welcoming newest Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen by to chat about joining the Canucks, how it feels to play for the team he faced only a few months ago, along with some glowing reviews for Arturs Silovs, Thatcher Demko and Marko Torenius. 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 Roger...

Sep 24, 202449 min

The Whiteboard: Pre-Season Starts Tonight

Jamie & Thomas chat about the end of training camp for the Canucks, and jump right into The Whiteboard to talk about the Canucks playing their first pre-season game against the Kraken tonight. Jonathan Lekkerimaki makes his Canucks debut, while they also discuss where Nils Hoglander can fit into the lineup to make up for injuries as they head into competitive play. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests an...

Sep 24, 202426 min

Canucks Rush Attack

Jamie and Thomas share their takeaways on Canucks training camp and discuss how Rick Tocchet’s focus on offense this season should help mitigate some of the issues the team had generating shots during the playoffs. They also dive into Thatcher Demko’s injury and the Canucks signing Kevin Lankinen for some goaltending stability without Demko. They are also joined by Brendan Batchelor to get his takeaways from camp and his thoughts on Lekkerimaki. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The vie...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 12 min

The Whiteboard: Training Camp Takeaways

Jamie and Thomas share their takeaways on Canucks training camp and discuss how Rick Tocchet’s focus on offense this season should help mitigate some of the issues the team had generating shots during the playoffs. 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.

Sep 23, 202426 min

Canucks Goaltending Plans

In Hour 2 Kevin Woodley joins to discuss Ian Clark's plans with Jiri Patera and the Canucks' goaltending situation. They evaluate who should start as the number two goalie and explore the ongoing contract negotiations with Silovs. Brendan and Thomas also dive into defensive concerns and roster strategies for the upcoming season, along with insights on recent NHL trades and potential RFA targets. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

Jul 05, 202448 min

Thomas Drance Appreciation Day

Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd. On Thomas Drance Appreciation Day Brendan and Thomas read listener submissions including Canucks related questions. They delve into the Canucks' goaltending situation, questioning why Silovs isn't a shoe-in for backup. They explore contract negotiations and the impact on cap space, while evaluating depth options like Nils Aman and Vasily Podkolzin's pivotal season ahead. We also analyze Vancouver's roster dynamics, including potential additions and the ...

Jul 05, 202448 min

The Penultimate Show

Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd. Brendan and Thomas talk about where the Canucks will miss Nikita Zadorov, and what additions they would have missed out on if they had brought him back. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show to discuss the various Canucks free agent signings and how they fit into this roster. Emma Lingan joins the show to give us a Nashville perspective on Kiefer Sherwood, and what the Canucks are getting in him. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opini...

Jul 04, 20241 hr 14 min

The Canucks Need a Number Three D

Brendan Batchelor and Thomas Drance talk about how the Canucks could really use a 2nd pairing defenseman, and how this team could go about acquiring that player either this summer or wait for the regular season and do it via trade. Jason Bukala joins the show for the final time this season to talk about the Canucks' Development Camp. 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 pos...

Jul 03, 202448 min

The Canucks Need One More

Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd alongside Thomas Drance. The guys delve into the Vancouver Canucks needing one more top-six winger to round out this roster and solidify their status as a Stanley Cup contender. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to talk about the Seattle Kraken hiring Jessica Campbell as the first female full-time NHL assistant coach. He also comments on the state of hockey in Seattle and Washington. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expre...

Jul 03, 202449 min

Dom Luszczyszyn on Oilers Leveling up & Canucks Expectations

Dom Luszczyszyn talks Canucks signing Jake DeBrusk. What does his model say about DeBrusk? Dom weighs in on Edmonton's additions, Vegas odds, Canucks expectations next season, and NHL free agency headlines. Jamie and Drance highlight the Edmonton Oilers improvements, and how the Canucks can matchup with them. Where will DeBrusk and Sherwood fit into the lineup? 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...

Jul 02, 202438 min

Samuelsson & Celebrini Live From Development Camp

Live from Canucks development camp, it's the last Canucks Talk of the season before the show takes its summer break. Jamie and Drance talk Canucks free agent additions, specifically the defenceman. The Canucks are betting big on the style of play from last year with the additions of the big + physical D-men. Mikael Samuelsson joins the show from development camp. Mikael talks developing the young players, importance of training off the ice, building relationships with players, his thoughts on Ca...

Jul 02, 202459 min

Jake DeBrusk Joins Canucks Talk

Hear from Jake DeBrusk in his media availability. He then joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance on the show for an exclusive one on one interview. 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.

Jul 01, 202449 min
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