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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

Hughes Bowl II

On this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into Vancouver's clash against the Devils in the "Hughes Bowl" and explore whether the Canucks have established a clear team identity yet. In The Crossover with Donnie & Dhali they discuss Vancouver's power-play struggles, Lankinen's solid performance in Demko’s absence, and lineup decisions, including giving Arturs Silovs the start. Joined by Jason Bukula, they also assess players like Jake DeBrusk and Carson Soucy, while co...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 15 min

Changes Are Coming

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Brendan Batchelor joins hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance to break down the Canucks' struggles and lineup changes. They discuss the team’s lackluster power play, issues in defensive structure, and recent demotions for Nils Höglander. Kevin Lankinen’s steady goaltending has kept the team competitive, despite inconsistencies from Pettersson and other key players. As the Canucks face challenges integrating new faces and adapting their lines, questions remain around...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 13 min

The Whiteboard: Tocchet Demands Better

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks OT loss over the Canes. They discuss Tocchet voicing his frustration over the team not buying in and the reduced ice time on Pettersson’s 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. or any affiliate.

Oct 29, 202425 min

Vancouver Looks to Blow Away the Canes

In this episode of Canucks Talk, hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks’ recent game against the Penguins, emphasizing strong goals by Pettersson and Bains and Daniel Sprong’s impactful play. They also discuss the upcoming matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, who will be missing key players due to injuries and travel issues, potentially giving the Canucks an edge. Special guest Kevin Woodley offers insights into Kevin Lankinen’s strengths and weaknesses as Vancouver's star...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 11 min

The Whiteboard: Streaking Canucks Look To Make It 5

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the Canucks’ recent 4-3 win over the Penguins in The Whiteboard. They break down each goal, with highlights like Arshdeep Bains scoring his first NHL goal and the team’s effective counterattacks. Daniel Sprong’s impact as an offensive spark plug is also discussed, as his energy could elevate the Canucks to a higher level. Looking ahead, the hosts preview the upcoming challenge against the defensive powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes, a true test of the Canucks'...

Oct 28, 202427 min

Let Pettersson Be Himself

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest headlines surrounding Pettersson via Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts. they dive into how management tasked JT Miller and Quinn Hughes to attempt to "toughen" Pettersson up and how this approach is questionable. They also preview the Canucks upcoming game against the Penguins and are joined by Dimitri Filipovic to share their predictions and conduct a draft. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those o...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 9 min

The Whiteboard: Petey’s Got To “Toughen Up”

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest headlines surrounding Pettersson via Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts. they dive into how management tasked JT Miller and Quinn Hughes to attempt to "toughen" Pettersson up and how this approach is questionable. 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 25, 202426 min

The Whiteboard: A Testy Exchange

Jamie and Thomas preview the three game home stand, the latest on Demko and they discuss Elias Pettersson and JT Miller's “testy exchange” at practice. 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 24, 202422 min

What’s Real And What’s Not From The Canucks

Jamie and Thomas discuss What’s real and what’s not from the Canucks first 6 games. They are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to talk about Thatcher Demko's timeline, Dakota Joshua's return and the testy exchange between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson. 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 24, 20241 hr 15 min

The Canucks Third Line Shines

Jamie is joined by Jason Bukala and Landon Ferraro as they discuss the progress of key players and the impact of coaching strategies on performance. They highlight the development of Garland, Sherwood’s competitive nature, and Brannstrom's need to adjust under pressure. Ferraro also analyzes the performance of Danton Heinen’s line, Quinn Hughes’ smart play, and the Canucks' more determined power play, led by Pettersson's growing confidence and game vision. This podcast is produced by Lina Setagh...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 14 min

The Whiteboard: Canucks Blow Through Windy City

Jamie breaks down the Canucks win in Chicago and how their recent success has put the Canucks at a .667 points percentage despite their early mini-skid. He also discusses how the third line continues to shine and Quinn Hughes’ excellence. 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 23, 202424 min

Canucks Power Play Needs Work

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Landon Ferraro and Jannik Hansen as they highlight the performances from players like Kiefer Sherwood, Conor Garland, and Nils Hoglander. They discuss the dynamics of the Canucks' lineup, including Garland's impact on Pettersson and the ongoing development of Hoglander, as well as how Jake Debrusk and others are adjusting to new roles. The conversation also touches on the team’s powerplay struggles, defensive concerns outside of Quinn Hughes, and how Teddy Blueger ...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 12 min

The Whiteboard: Canucks Power Play Finding A Groove

Jamie and Thomas preview the last of the Canucks road games in Chicago. They talk about JT Miller's potential absence from the game and how that could impact special teams. 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 22, 202425 min

The Canucks Are on the Up and Up

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Brendan Batchelor to break down the Canucks’ recent performance, including their balanced approach between aggressive offense and a lockdown style. They also discuss key players like Kevin Lankinen, whose standout goaltending has been crucial, and Elias Pettersson’s ongoing journey to regain his peak form. Plus, they dive into the potential impact of Erik Brannstrom and how the team’s depth could shape their success moving forward. This podcast is produced by Lina ...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 14 min

The Whiteboard: Petey Needs to Block out the Noise

Jamie breaks down the Canucks win over the Flyers as he describes their most comfortable performance of the season. He also discusses Kevin Lankinen taking the starter's job and what that could mean when Demko comes back. 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 21, 202424 min

Canucks First Win + Players Taking Steps

Jamie breaks down the Canucks first win of the season against the Panthers including Quinn Hughes' performance and his shift-by-shift control of the game that really stood out. Kevin Woodley joins to Lankinen and Silovs’ early season performances and guest host Landon Ferraro joins to share his thoughts on what he’s seeing from Elias Pettersson and what steps he can take to regain confidence. They finish the show analyzing the Canucks power play and the improvements it needs. This podcast is pro...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 12 min

The Whiteboard: First Win Of The Season!

Jamie breaks down the Canucks first win of the season against the Panthers including Quinn Hughes' performance and his shift-by-shift control of the game that really stood out. 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 18, 202425 min

Which Team Should Panic First?

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Greg Wyshynski to discuss which NHL team that hasn’t had a win should panic the most. They are also joined by Doug Plagens to preview the Canucks-Panthers game and get into Canucks goaltending thus far in Demko’s absence. 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 17, 20241 hr 12 min

The Whiteboard: Avoiding The Snowball

Jamie and Thomas ask themselves if this is a “desperation” game as they will try to be picking up their first win this season in Florida. They go over lineup notes including Erik Brannstrom’s official call up and Derek Forbort’s absence set to be a short term leave. 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 17, 202424 min

Is It Time To Panic?

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks loss in Tampa and are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to get their thoughts on Elias Pettersson’s continued struggles. Jason Bukala also joins as they continue the discussion on the Canucks overall performance so far this season and if it prompts any concerns. 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 17, 20241 hr 14 min

The Whiteboard: The Money Is Not Worried About The Canucks

Jamie and Thomas break down the The Canucks loss this time in regulation, 4-1 to Tampa. They discuss the Canucks effort in the game, players that stood out and the latest changes in the lineup ahead of their game in Florida. 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 16, 202423 min

The Micro Matters

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks in Tampa and are joined by Erik Erlendsson to discuss Guentzel’s fit on the Lightning roster and his expectations for the season. Jannik Hansen joins to share his thoughts on the Canucks first two games and whether we should worry about their performance thus far. 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 ...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 11 min

The Whiteboard: Canucks Look For Their First in Win

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks playing the Lightning tonight including lineup notes and how the Canucks will be looking to get their first win this 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 15, 202425 min

Canucks Building New Identity + Alex Edler

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks vs. Flyers game tonight. They also talk about it being Matvei Michkov’s NHL debut and Alex Edler joins to discuss the Canucks honouring him tonight and officially retiring as a Canuck. Charlie O'Connor joins to give a Flyers preview and Dimitri Filipovic joins and gives his season predictions across the NHL plus they do an all-time Canucks defenseman draft. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those o...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 13 min

The Whiteboard: Alex Edler Day

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks vs. Flyers game tonight. They also talk about it being Matvei Michkov’s NHL debut and the Canucks honouring Alex Edler tonight after he's signed a one day deal to officially retire as a Canuck. 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 11, 202424 min

Early Canucks Concerns

Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks 6-5 OT loss against the Flames. They discuss how the Canucks started with a dominant performance in the first period and how it took a turn for the rest of the game. Brendan Batchelor joins to share his early concerns after last night’s performance and Vancouver Giants GM Barclay Parneta joins to discuss the season so far. 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...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 12 min

The Whiteboard: The Canucks Lose A WILD One

Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks 6-5 OT loss against the Flames. They discuss how the Canucks started with a dominant performance in the first period and how it took a turn for the rest of the 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 reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Oct 10, 202426 min

Must Not Lose

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to discuss opening night for the Canucks, season predictions and Arshdeep Bains being sent down. Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala joins to discuss the Bains and Raty battle, Calder trophy thoughts and Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley in Utah. 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 affiliat...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 15 min

The Regular Season Begins

Jamie and Thomas discuss Allvin and Tocchet's comments on their expectations for this team. Landon Ferraro joins to talk about the Raty vs. Bains decision plus Hoglander's extension and role. We hear from Rick Tocchet post-practice and get the latest on injuries. 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 08, 20241 hr 8 min

The Whiteboard: Consistency Is Key

Jamie and Thomas dive into what Rick Tocchet and Patrik Allvin said about expectations as the team has their final practice day before opening the regular season tomorrow against Calgary. 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 08, 202429 min
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