The Vancouver Canucks LOVE 5-1 leads. They're all about 5-1 leads. P Mac and Ryan gather at Ryan's West End studio apartment to discuss an eventful weekend of hockey in Vancouver. They discuss the bitter taste in the mouths of fans and players following the Canucks' blown 5-1 lead against Washington, and how they responded to that blown lead with a dominant performance against Florida on Monday. A familiar voice from the PON extended family phones in. PON's absentee stepfather Jeff joins the pod...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min
As the nation votes, the whole gang gathers at the palatial estate to talk hockey and election results. Ryan, P Mac, Geeta and a Skyped in Dave chat about the Vancouver Canucks this week who are fresh off a big comeback win against the St. Louis Blues and a nail biter in Madison Square Garden vs the exciting Rangers. They discuss just how solid of a goaltending duo Markstrom and Demko have become and how few goals the Canucks have given up in this young season. They also discuss the Dallas Stars...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 11 min
With the Canadian federal election happening Monday, October 21st, we encourage all our Canadian PON eligable voters to advanced vote or head out to the polls next Monday! Visit elections.ca for information about how and where to vote! Ryan and P Mac gather for a Thanksgiving matinee podcast this week to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' success during their first homestand of the season. After a couple line juggles, the team is scoring goals and looking good as they shake off their sluggish Albert...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min
A clip from our October Bonus episode: "Petey's Chicken & Waffles" In this clip, Paul discusses the mood in the two dressing rooms following the Vancouver Canucks 8-2 defeat over the Los Angeles Kings in the Canucks' home opener this past Wednesday. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan and Paul get together for this month's Patreon exclu...
Oct 11, 2019•4 min
After a sluggish start to the NHL regular season, the Vancouver Canucks come home, plan to get a captain and hopefully score some goals! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac hunker down at the palatial estate this week to breakdown a rather underwhelming start of the season for the Canucks. From the questionable line choices, far too many too many men penalties and an ice cold power play, it's almost been expected after a tough preseason with injuries and contract holdouts, and that was just Brock Boeser! They...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 3 min
The 2019/20 NHL regular season is almost here, and have no fear, the seventh season of Pucks On Net arrived just on time! A full bench this week as Ryan Geeta, P Mac and a Skyped in Dave get together on the first podcast of the season to discuss the next captain of the Vancouver Canucks, the difficult decision they made to waive Sven Baertschi and if the Canucks will live up to the hype in the upcoming season. They break down this years 'PON Ten', the ten teams to keep an eye on this upcoming se...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Pucks On Net, a Vancouver hockey podcast that doesn’t talk about fantasy or fancy stats is excited to announce the return of it’s contradicting PON Fantasy Hockey League. Last season’s fantasy league was a delight and it was fantastic interacting with all the PON listeners and watching our little community grow So… it’s time to bring it back! The format will be similar to last year. A random draft, weekly head to head match ups and after some constructive criticism, we wont give points for shots...
Sep 21, 2019•2 min
A full bench, together again for the first time in over a year! Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and Dave gather at the palatial estate to discuss their summers and an eventful NHL offseason. They weigh on in the James Neal/Milan Lucic trade and if there is some sort of winner in this deal, and just why it was made in the first place? They also talk Canucks, the strangely large list of remaining restricted free agents, Brock Boeser's towel troll and just what the hell is going to happen with Mitch Marner. The...
Jul 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Tyler Myers is a Canuck, Bobrovsky flies south for seven years and Artemi Panarin gets one hell of a New York payday! Geeta, P Mac and Ryan embark on the palatial estate one last time before summer break to discuss the very eventful July 1st for the NHL. They look at the Tyler Myers deal, how and why it wasn't as big and bad as we feared it could be and just what the Canucks have in the former Kelowna Rocket and Calder Trophy winner. They also weigh in on Marc Bergevin's very affordable and safe...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 29 min
The 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver has come and gone, the Canucks drafted out of Russia and a trade with Tampa Bay rocked the fanbase. But it's a potential free agent signing that has the Vancouver fans very concerned. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan gather this week out on the palatial estate's balcony which has become a second last podcast of the season tradition for Pucks On Net. They break down the Canucks' draft weekend. From drafting Vasili Podkolzin 10th overall, to trading a first round pick and a th...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 21 min
The St. Louis Blues' win the Stanley Cup, defeating the dastardly Boston Bruins in Game 7 and they celebrated with one of the messiest Stanley Cup parades in history. Here's hoping it was the only Stanley Cup parade to feature a 'boot 'n rally'. Ryan, P Mac and a returning Geeta hunker down on a beautiful summer night at the palatial estate to look back at the Blues' memorable Cup victory. From the lovable team and incredibly good karma, it's hard not to be happy for St. Louis' first Stanley Cup...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 7 min
The Raptors lose game 5, the St. Louis Blues lose game 6 and all of Canada waits with bated breath to see who will come out on top. P Mac joins Ryan at his West End studio apartment to watch game 5 of the NBA Finals, a game which saw the Raptors fall by one point to the Golden State Warriors. They talk about the Stanley Cup Final, Zdeno Chara's incredible comeback in the series after suffering an (allegedly) broken jaw. They marvel at his role as Bruins captain and if the team can rally around h...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 16 min
The Stanley Cup Final goes to St. Louis for the first time in 49 years, and the outcome remains the same as the Blues are yet to win a Stanley Cup Final game on home ice. Ryan and P Mac gather at his West End studio apartment this week to discuss the extremely rough and hard hitting cup final. St. Louis is giving the Bruins a taste of their own medicine, but the Blues lost their way in game 3. Dave Skypes in from Ottawa while pan searing a piece of salmon as he gives his thoughts on Jordan Binni...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Recorded in the midst of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Ryan, Geeta and P Mac watch live as St. Louis takes their foot off the gas and lets Boston take the quick upper hand with a 1-0 series lead. They steer away from the Stanley Cup Final and talk about an intriguing situation between the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser featuring an offer sheet. Just what is Brock’s worth and could he be replaceable on this rebuilding Canucks roster? They gang also dives into the Phil Kessel trade saga. A...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min
The Stanley Cup Final is here, the Boston Bruins remain and the St. Louis made easy work of the incredibly injured San Jose Sharks to make it to the Final for the first time in 49 years. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan reconvene at the palatial estate after the long weekend to gear up for the Stanley Cup Final. After six seasons of bashing the Blues for being a boring and dull midwest team, the entire podcast is now cheering for them to bring down the Boston Bruins. They break down the series and all the ...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min
The conference finals are here. So are the World Championships. And one of them features a whole lot more Canucks players than the other. Can you guess which one it is? Geeta, P Mac and Ryan sit around the palatial estate to discuss the latest antics from Brad Marchand. They discuss the Boston Bruins' knowing how to play playoff hockey to their advantage almost perfectly. Can their 'school yard bully' like approach to the game have the same affect if they reach the Stanley Cup Final? Or will a b...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min
The Columbus Blue Jackets' riverboat gamble at the deadline doesn't pay off and the eastern conference final is an all-jerk match up. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan record at the palatial estate this week and discuss the controversial way the Bruins finished their six game series against the Blue Jackets. From Charlie McAvoy's illegal check to the head that was only given a two minute major, to Brad Marchand's ongoing feud with not only the Hockey Night in Canada crew, but all hockey media. What exactly ...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 15 min
A phantom five minute major penalty results in the greatest third period playoff comebacks in the last decade or two. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac saddle up at the palatial estate to discuss the fallout of game 7 between San Jose and Vegas last Tuesday. From the "botched" call from the referees, to the momentum swing and four power play goals scored by San Jose to what could come in terms of penalty video reviews. Dave skypes in to give his thoughts on the game 7 comeback, his concerns about more video...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Tampa Bay, Calgary and Winnipeg are all gone, Toronto and Boston play a game seven. The more things change the more they stay the same! Ryan, P mac and Dave (via Skype) gather at Ryan's apartment on Easter Monday to discuss a first round riddled with incredible upsets. Winnipeg and Calgary join the Tampa Bay Lightning on the list of teams who were supposed to go deep in the playoffs and or win it all. Where were the Flames scoring depth they enjoyed all season? What was wrong with the Jets moral...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 13 min
A clip from our April Bonus episode: "Sweeping Tampa & The Office Comparisons In this clip, we compare NHL players to characters from The Office. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan and Paul get together for this month's Patreon exclusive podcast to discuss Tampa getting swept by Columbus and the 'Drake Curse' hitting the Toronto Maple ...
Apr 20, 2019•4 min
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and things don't make a lick of sense. The best team of the last twenty years is on the verge of elimination against a team who squeaked into the playoffs on the second to last day. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac sit down at the palatial estate this week to break down the incredible and controversial start to the 2019 playoffs. From the multiple suspensions, the violence and the upsets, nobody predicted the playoffs would begin this way. The gang discusses Nazem Kadri be...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Quinn Hughes makes a very impressive NHL debut for the Vancouver Canucks. Yes, it was only two games (and one against a Willie D lead LA Kings), but it was an incredible showing and some flashes of his brilliance. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to discuss P Mac's run in with the law (and a listener) and then they discuss Quinn Hughes' first two NHL games. The positives they took away from each game and how many puzzle pieces are missing from the Canucks' rebuild. They also discuss the To...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 17 min
The Canucks’ season is nothing but a formality now and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ are in the midst of some off ice drama. But nothing compares to the latest instalment of nonsensical Eugene Melnyk quotes! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to discuss the final weeks of the Vancouver Canucks season. Following an incredibly disappointing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, there isn’t too much to get excited about. Dave joins the podcast for the first time in a few weeks to discuss Oilers’ presid...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 24 min
A clip from our March bonus episode 'Goldobin, Giant Rats & Good Deeds' In this clip, we discuss Canucks' head coach Travis Green's treatment and deployment of Nikolay Goldobin Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan forgot the 'podcast in a bag' at Geeta's palatial estate, so a ramshackle set up of a Blue USB microphone and an iPhone recor...
Mar 25, 2019•4 min
The Maple Leafs have a week from hell. Their defense and their work ethic are both non existent. Have they already been written off, or can they get back on track and see if the third time's the charm vs the Boston Bruins? Ryan, P Mac and Geeta gather around the palatial estate to discuss who they can cast as Dave if he is unable to do the podcast next week. They also break down what is causing the sky to fall in Toronto. A six game stretch from hell for the Maple Leafs, losing to cellar dweller...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 21 min
With the Vancouver Canucks season all but over, it's time for Quinn Hughes to enter the fold. The highly touted first round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft signed with Vancouver on Sunday night. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the palatial estate to discuss the Canucks absolute tailspin. While it's good for the draft lottery, it definitely hard to watch as a fan. They discuss if Quinn will actually see the ice or if his ankle injury is worse than expected. They discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' ...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min
It only took six years, but this podcast has finally willed Marc Crawford back into an NHL head coaching job. Okay well, it's the Ottawa Senators, but it still counts! Technically. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather around the mixing board at the palatial estate this week to discuss a sluggish start for Columbus following the NHL Trade Deadline. With their playoff chances diminishing each day, you have to remain confident in Columbus and that the Blue Jackets can turn this around following one heck of...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 12 min
The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and so has Erik Gudbranson. One of Jim Benning's biggest acquisitions early in his tenure as general manager was losing a lot of fans in Vancouver after three less than stellar seasons. Can he find a new start in Pittsburgh? Or will the game continue to pass him by? Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to breakdown the trade deadline. A deadline that saw the Columbus Blue Jackets absolutely load up for a playoff run with Matt Duchene, Adam McQuaid,...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 21 min
We're living in a world where the hottest team in the NHL is the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders are leading the Metro division after John Tavares decided to skip town. One week removed the snowiest podcast recording on record, Ryan Geeta and Paul gather at the palatial estate on a sunny Sunday afternoon to discuss an interesting week in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers shed some cap space and a goaltender as Cam Talbot heads to Philadelphia to backup and mentor his friend IRL, Carter Har...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Randy Carlyle finally gets shown the door in Anaheim and is replaced by his boss who has zero NHL coaching experience. Let's see how this pans out... Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and a Skyped in Dave gather this week to discuss the exceptionally week western conference. With only eight points separating last place teams from the wild card, it will be an incredible log jam of mediocrity entering the playoffs. They discuss the Vancouver Canucks' impressive win on Saturday night vs the Calgary Flames. From E...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
