Podcasting in the same room again!? We never thought we'd see the day! Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together in person for the first time EVER to discuss the Winnipeg Jets' 8 game reverse sweep and whether the Montreal Canadiens are either a team of destiny? Or whether it's just another 'Jaroslav Halak gets hot and takes the Habs to the 3rd round' situation. Elsewhere they discuss Zack Hyman's pending free agency, Tyler Toffoli's impact in Montreal and they answer some great listener questions. Sup...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Death, taxes and the Toronto Maple Leafs being eliminated in the first round... Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week to discuss the Montreal comeback/Toronto collapse (3:22) The Vancouver Canucks sign Vasily Podkolzin and some offseason optimism. (24:30) We give our second round playoff predictions. (45:15) What do the Toronto Maple Leafs do next?! (59:25) Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Arash & Ryan On The co...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This is a clip from our Patreon bonus episode Arash & Ryan On The Couch - Parasite and Worker, where Ryan and Arash get together IN PERSON to watch some Stanley Cup playoffs and chat about the great frozen game. In this clip, Arash asks Ryan if he'd be comfortable with the Vancouver Canucks trading their first round pick this year for a cost controlled younger NHL player. It's not the worst idea he's heard. Also in the episode, Ron MacLean putting his foot in his mouth, the Florida Man serie...
May 28, 2021•3 min
It's our 300th episode! Arash, Geeta and Ryan welcome a plethora of guests as they share some PON memories over the seven and a half years since episode #1 was recorded in September 2013. Canucks Conversations' Chris Faber, Jyrki21, PON original co-hosts Dave McPhail and Sheila Scott , PON step-dad Jeff and Ryan Hank of the PP1 Podcast all join the show to share some memories and laughs. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pu...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 58 min
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and so is some beautiful weather in British Columbia. The Vancouver Canucks continue to play mean nothing hockey too, but what else is new? Arash, Geeta and Ryan hit Zoom on a Monday night to discuss a WILD opening weekend of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Florida Man series aka The Sunshine Showdown is going to save the NHL and bring interest back for the playoffs. But off the top of the show they discuss the uncertainty in the Vancouver Canucks' front...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 19 min
The Canucks are mathematically eliminated from the postseason and none of our questions regarding offseason uncertainty have been answered. Ryan, Geeta and Arash hop on Zoom this week and are excited for the upcoming Florida Man series between the Panthers and the Lightning. What can we expect out of these two incredibly skilled teams who are set to take on each other for the first time ever in the playoffs. Closer to home they discuss Jack Rathbone's eye raising first few games for the Vancouve...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
The Vancouver Canucks had another difficult week on and off the ice and the weight of the situation is definitely taking it's toll. Geeta, Arash and Ryan gather around the USB mics this week to discuss far too many remaining games for the Canucks, who just continue to get more injured and burnt out with every passing day. Arash also discusses his Monday night covering the team in the building for the Botchford Project. They touch on and discuss the very serious sexual assault allegations against...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min
The Canucks are tired and their schedule isn't going to do them any favours. Geeta, Ryan and Arash get together this week following a lethargic 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. They're still in the playoff hunt but luck is not on their side. Geeta and Arash also make a wager in their semi-final matchup in the PON Fantasy League. Which co-host will make the other a deconstructed Americano? Arash also discusses being a final candidate in the 2021 Botchford Project. They discuss the play of Braden ...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Following two gutsy character wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canucks seemed to fizzle out in their first of four games vs the Ottawa Senators, losing 3-0 on Thursday night. Arash and Ryan hit record immediately following the dull shutout loss to discuss the Canucks’ lacklustre effort in their first step of their postseason push. They discuss Thatcher Demko, the concerning lack of depth in Vancouver and some less than desirable officiating, or should we say game management. Support the sh...
Apr 23, 2021•45 min
An incredibly eventful week for the Vancouver Canucks was capped off with an incredible come from behind victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together this week to discuss JT Miller's comments on the rushed return to play for the Canucks, saying what needed to be said and pushing the games back 48 hours. They also discuss captain Bo Horvat's comments on Friday and of course his incredible efforts in the Canucks' return to play 3-2 OT victory on Sunday. They look at the...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This is a clip from our Patreon bonus episode Pucks On Net: Game Changers, where Geeta and Ryan discuss the new Mighty Ducks reboot 'Game Changers' On Disney+. In this clip, Geeta and Ryan cannot stand the lead character Evan and quite frankly agree with the Mighty Ducks' decision to cut him. Also in the episode, they discuss the complicated onion that is Gordon Bombay (so many layers!) and Ryan asks Geeta to come up with interactions between the old Ducks and the Don't Bothers later in the seri...
Apr 17, 2021•2 min
On Friday the Vancouver Canucks weren't moving anyone following the terrifying COVID-19 outbreak through the roster, but on Monday morning, all bets were off. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together to make sense of the NHL trade deadline and the moves made by the Vancouver Canucks. They discuss Tanner Pearson's three year extension and incredible amount of deals and cap circumvention done by Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss a couple key pieces being moved out of Calgary and Arash...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min
COVID-19 has ravaged the Vancouver Canucks roster and their families. Hockey, the trade deadline and one last playoff push seem so secondary right now. Ryan and Arash get together this week to talk about one of the most significant weeks in Canucks' history following 20+ players and coaches being placed in COVID-19 protocol. What does this mean for the rest of the season? Are there meaningful games left to play? Or is it time to shut 'er down? They also discuss the slumping Philadelphia Flyers w...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 17 min
With the Canucks on a much needed week off, news on the hometown Vancouver team are slim to none! Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to figure out the Canadian division and the trade deadline. Mandated quarantines for NHL players entering Canada were shortened from 14 to 7 days, how will this affect the deadline on April 12th? They discuss the Tim Peel controversy and where they hope NHL officiating can improve and where it can go from here. They also touch on the ongoing struggles in ...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min
On the verge of a much needed week off, the Canucks dropped two straight to the Winnipeg Jets, one of the teams they are hoping to catch for a playoff spot. Ryan and Arash hit record immediately following the final buzzer ot Wednesdays’ 5-0 loss, their second straight shutout loss to Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. They discuss Horvat’s injury scare, the incredibly bad puck luck for the Canucks and just what they hope for in the team’s week off. Get your brand new Pucks On Net merchandi...
Mar 25, 2021•42 min
After rattling off seven of eight points on their recent road trip, the Canucks come home to injury concerns and a tough loss to the Jets. Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week and talk about last week's interview with Shawn Matthias. They discuss their concerns with the current front office but outline some nice little positives including their recent waiver wire pickups from Toronto. They look forward to the trade deadline, the ups and downs of the Canadian division and why we can remai...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Former Vancouver Canuck Shawn Matthias joins the show this week to discuss his NHL career. We discuss his time in Florida and being traded to the Canucks in the Roberto Luongo deal. They discuss his eventful seasons in Vancouver. Being coached by John Tortorella, Willie Desjardins and his unceremonious exit from the Canucks. They discuss his time with Mike Babcock on the Toronto Maple Leafs, his brief stint in Colorado being coached by Patrick Roy and what life after hocker is like. Get your bra...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Riding high on a three game win streak, the Vancouver Canucks were a lot like the start time of Wednesday's game: a little late. The Habs split the two game series with a 5-1 win. Ryan and Arash hit record immediately following the game to discuss Thatcher Demko’s incredible efforts making 40 saves in the losing effort. Despite the 5 goals against, Bubble Demko was definitely in net. They also discuss the Canucks’ poor play in their own zone, JT Miller’s strange fight and a return of his negativ...
Mar 11, 2021•47 min
The Vancouver Canucks are on ... a winning streak!? Geeta, Ryan and Arash get together this week to talk about the Canucks' two game sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs and while they recorded, a come from behind shootout win over the Canadiens. They discuss Jim Benning's disastrous media availability from Friday, but after two subsequent wins, it's not front and centre on everyone's minds. They discuss Tom Wilson's latest suspension, the panic moves taking place in Montreal and Calgary and Arash t...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min
The Vancouver Canucks find the win column after a tough four game losing streak, Thatcher Demko earns his first shutout and Jake Virtanen is still a Vancouver Canuck ... for now. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together this week to discuss the apathetic Canucks' losing streak, their impressive team effort in Winnipeg and what the month of March has in store for the Canucks. Arash gets into an argument with Ryan about Tanner Pearson and the gang discusses the Jake Virtanen trade that never happened. E...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Canucks fall 3-0 to Mike Smith and the Edmonton Oilers and it seems like nothing is going right at all for these Vancouver boys. Ryan and Arash hit record immediately following the final buzzer to discuss the lacklustre performance from Vancouver, getting shutout by Mike Smith and another hopeless effort from the Canucks. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our 'Making A Milbury' bonus episode and our weekly ' 5 Minut...
Feb 26, 2021•46 min
Well the Canucks' losses are now in re-runs and the apathy continues to rise. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to chat about the struggling Vancouver Canucks and the ground they need to make in the standings in the Canadian division. They also chat about the Nashville Predators being open for business and the Toronto media's treatment and unreal expectations of William Nylander. Ryan brings back the PON Lightning Round for Geeta and Arash and the gang answers some great listener ques...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Francesco Aquilini sounds off on Twitter and lets Vancouver know that sweeping changes aren't coming ... yet. Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' finally snapping their six game losing streak. But it was Aquilini's rambling Twitter thread that overshadowed the whole thing. They also discuss Brian Burke and Ron Hextall heading to Pittsburgh and the incredibly difficult decisions facing them. They get a Patrik Laine in Columbus update, marvel at the Blues...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min
The Vancouver Canucks finally returned home, finally got a day off, finally got a practice in but it was no match for Jacob Markstrom and his Calgary Flames, losing 3-1. Ryan and Arash hit record immediately following the final buzzer of the first of four games between the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames to discuss the complete lack of effort and competitiveness from Vancouver and how like several times in the past week, when the Canucks have an costly error, it is game over. They discu...
Feb 12, 2021•45 min
The Canucks have lost five straight. They haven't had a lead in 300 minutes and the fans want answers ... and firings. Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together this week and spend an entire hour discussing just how bad things are for the Canucks. They players' lack of compete, Travis Green's excuses and Jim Benning just needing a bit more time. They explore what could be going on behind the scenes, who could be expendable on this current Canucks roster and just who could replace Jim Benning, and when....
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 21 min
The Vancouver Canucks are horribly inconsistent and Tony DeAngelo is incredibly consistent, at being a bad teammate and showing problematic behaviour. Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together this week on the PON Satellite Hot Stove to discuss the Canucks' latest abysmal performance against the Montreal Canadiens. After a sweep of Ottawa and an incredibly responsible effort in Winnipeg, the Canucks fell back into their ways vs Toffoli and the Habs. They also give their honest thoughts on the Tony DeAn...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min
The Vancouver Canucks found their confidence, their scoring touch and their goaltending after sweeping the Ottawa Senators this week. Ryan and Arash get together for the second PON Post Game Show of the year to discuss the Lotto line waking up, Brock Boeser’s continued love affair with scoring on Matt Murray all while Thatcher Demko and Braden Holtby lowered their GAA. They discuss Virtanen’s absence in Thursday’s game, the shocking Brandon Sutter hat trick on Monday and just what this dominant ...
Jan 29, 2021•38 min
The Vancouver Canucks get absolutely embarrassed by the Montreal Canadiens (mostly Tyler Toffoli) and entered Monday night vs Ottawa in a 'must win' scenario. Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week to talk about the abysmal Canucks' losses last week vs Montreal, what the team was doing wrong and what needs to be done to get the team back on track. They discuss the call to fire GM Jim Benning while watching the Canucks ' 7-1 victory over the Senators. The gang also discusses the Patrik Lain...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min
The Vancouver Canucks split the first two games of a three game set with the Montreal Canadiens, a thrilling but loose 6-5 shootout win followed by an absolutely ugly 7-3 loss to the Habs. The Canucks’ shiny new defense is either getting injured or making incredibly costly errors as mistakes were made across both games this week at Rogers Arena. Arash and Ryan discuss Elias Pettersson’s scoring woes, Tyler Myers’ residency in the penalty box and Tyler Toffoli scoring literally all the goals. Sat...
Jan 22, 2021•36 min
We're a few games into the 2021 NHL season, the Canucks have a sluggish start and the waiver wire gives Geeta a scare. Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together this week to talk about the Canucks' 1-3 start to the season and Jake Virtanen's underwhelming time on the top line. We give a few positives, but remain cautious about what the team can do this season. They also discuss Jakub Voracek' fiery comments to a Flyers' beat reporter, discuss the Av's colourful uniform changes and Geeta deals with an e...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min
