Arash and Ryan chat this week about the Canucks' ups and downs, the JT Miller thing and a very interesting head coach change in Montreal. They also discuss the Canadian Women's dominance so far at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, dive into the unique roster of the men's team and answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, our 'PON NHL Gambling Spectacular!' bonus episode and our weekly '5 Minutes Fo...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Ryan and Arash get together this week to discuss the latest Canucks trade block rumours, Patrik Allvin's hiring and a dull shutout loss in Calgary. They also look at the latest developments in Arizona that could see the Coyotes playing to a potential sellout crowd of just under 5,000 at Arizona State University. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, our brand new 'PON NHL Gambling Spectacular!' bonus episode and our weekly '5 Mi...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min
The Vancouver Canucks continue to deal with COVID issues, they make two excellent front office hires and they continue their GM search. Arash and Geeta have a frank and honest discussion about racism and the recent racist taunts in the AHL and ECHL level. They also touch on the Flyers' tailspin and answer some great listener questions. Arash takes the reigns off the top of the show and Geeta sticks it out as long as possible after getting her booster shot earlier in the day. Support the show on ...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Well Elias Pettersson finally scored and the Canucks finally won on their road trip from hell. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to talk about the incredible competition the Canucks have been facing, their ongoing general manager search and how busy their February will be. They also look at Bobby Clarke's wild comments on Ron Hextall and how they compare to situations in Vancouver and Edmonton. Also, they discuss the latest Oilers collapse over the weekend. It simply was what it was. ...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
The Vancouver Canucks' road trip from hell continues in Florida as they fall 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Arash and Ryan hop on immediately following the end of a very admirable performance from the Canucks against the back to back champs. They discuss Tyler Motte's big night, Elias Pettersson's move to wing and the chances he saw. They also discuss just how impressive Tampa Bay is and what the next moves for Vancouver are. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access t...
Jan 14, 2022•45 min
The Vancouver Canucks are finally playing hockey again, against the six best teams in the NHL though... Arash, Geeta and Ryan hop on Zoom this week to discuss the never-ending break the Vancouver Canucks have been on, and how the road trip they're set to embark on could decide the fate of the season, and some big decisions facing Jim Rutherford. They look at Evander Kane's contract being terminated and add him to the PON Banned List. They also discuss the Abbotsford Canucks, Artemi Panarin's fli...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min
2022 is here and the Vancouver Canucks are still winning! Bruce there it is. Arash and Ryan get together on Zoom this week to discuss the Canucks' return from the NHL's pause of the season over Christmas. They look at the many positives the team has shown during this run and dive into some difficult decisions facing Jim Rutherford and the Canucks' front office going forward. They also chat about the Edmonton Oilers' major tailspin, the World Juniors being cancelled, and the Russian junior team b...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 29 min
With Christmas just around the corner, we sit down to record our final podcast of 2021, with most of us wearing shackets. Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together this week following Jim Rutherford's introduction to the Vancouver fans and media as the new president of hockey operations, just like Bruce Boudreau the week before, gave a refreshing and eloquent first impression. They discuss the difficult decisions facing Rutherford this year, what we can expect from his extensive general manager search ...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Yes! Everything you have heard is true! The Jim Benning Era is finally over in Vancouver. Ryan, Geeta and Arash hop on Zoom to discuss the departures of Travis Green, Jim Benning and their respective assistants. From the unceremonious reveal on Sunday evening to the introduction to Bruce Boudreau on Monday afternoon. They also discuss Stan Smyl really uniting this fanbase as he spoke from the heart in an effort to salvage this organization, team and brand. Geeta also breaks down Jason Spezza's p...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min
We need a distraction! Sure the Vancouver Canucks won, but we gotta have some fun and talk about something else. Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together at the House of Greed this week to chat about the sweeping changes in the Montreal front office, Jeff Gorton coming in and when the Canucks could make similar changes. Then the gang drafts their best all-time Canucks fantasy team. Geeta really does some incredible draft gymnastics while Ryan completely crashes and burns in one overthought moment. Fin...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Everyone is still employed and looking for someone else to blame within the Vancouver Canucks. Geeta, Arash and Ryan hop on Zoom this week to discuss another ho hum apathetic week of Canucks action. Whether it was a dull 1-0 loss to Chicago or the Canucks fans' attempt at being heard during home games, nothing seems to be progressing to what needs to happen. Ryan opens up his "Schaapy Ending" segment looking back to the bold pre-season predictions for the Vancouver Canucks and how they were more...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min
The three recipients of the 2021 Botchford Project join the podcast this week to discuss their experiences in May and how to navigate the rocky waters of the 2021/22 Vancouver Canucks season. Clarissa Sabile ( @quinnsedgework ) and Lachlan Irivine ( @LachInTheCrease ) join Arash and Ryan as the three look back at their experiences with the Canucks' Botchford Project and covering a team and a game in a less than enjoyable time period in May. They also weigh in on the current struggles facing the ...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min
There's a storm brewing in British Columbia and inside Rogers Arena. Ryan and Arash gather this week to discuss a disastrous stretch of games from the Vancouver Canucks. The fan base and market are up in arms and wanting change. After Jim Benning traded away TWO first round draft picks in two calendar years to win now, the no plan-plan clearly is not working. We discuss the changes that needed to be made in the front office, the coaching staff and even on the roster. We also present some less th...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min
This is a clip from our November Patreon bonus episode The Tofino RAGs Geetaway Bonus Episode! recorded as the PON hosts and their respective partners headed to Tofino, British Columbia for a long weekend to hang out, enjoy the beautiful region and record a couple podcasts. In this clip, Arash's Pokemon card mural is brought into question as he discusses dating during the pandemic. The gang discusses their history with the card game growing up. Also in the episode, the whole house hops on the mi...
Nov 10, 2021•4 min
The Vancouver Canucks continue to have consistency issues and Jack Eichel finally gets traded. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together in their airbnb in Tofino to discuss some underwhelming Canucks' home games while Arash voices his concerns over the pricing of the team's Diwali jerseys. They give some VERY BAD predictions prior to the Canucks/Stars game on Sunday, discuss the Jack Eichel trade, the Calgary Flames' success and answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Kyle Beach comes forward as the 'John Doe' in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault lawsuit and nobody is taking accountability. Ryan and Geeta get together this week to discuss an eventful week for the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League who continuously do the wrong thing. From penalties, fines and suspensions, to comments made in the media, Kyle Beach deserves much more. Closer to home, they discuss the Canucks' unremarkable home stand. Three straight one goal regulation losses leave fa...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
It's our Halloween spook-tacular episode as Ryan, Geeta and Arash put on their doppelganger costumes to discuss the rough weekend the Maple Leafs had. Geeta's "Are You Reddy For It?" focuses on the slump in Toronto and what to do with the team going forward. Closer to home the Canucks had two big wins in Chicago and Seattle, pulling the plug on their home opener party. The gang discusses the bad karma season facing the Chicago Blackhawks and answer some great listener questions! Support the show...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The Canucks' are three games deep into their season and roll into Buffalo with a 1-1-1 record. Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week at the House of Greed to chat about an eventful first three games for the home team. The debut of "Cut The Crap w/ Schaap" sees Ryan wanting Travis Green to throw a couple more minutes of ice time Vasily Podkolzin's way. The gang discusses the impressive impact Conor Garland has had in Vancouver, Tyler Myers avenging Daniel Sedin and OEL's pleasant debut in ...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min
The 2021/22 NHL regular season is almost here and all we're talking about is a draft bust getting traded! Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together over Zoom on this Thanksgiving Monday to discuss the trade that sent Olli Juolevi to the Florida Panthers. They discuss the final straw for the former London Knight and the return the Canucks fetched. Arash Decision debuts as Arash gives Canucks fans some hope and optimism for the upcoming season and makes a bold addition to the PON Banned List (working tit...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Hey Hey! We're back! Geeta, Arash and Ryan gather in person for first time since June at the new literal House of Greed to discuss Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson's big shiny new contracts. They discuss the positives of the Canucks' offseason as well as the traditional chaos that surrounds the team each summer. They also look at Robin Lehner's very frank and honest Twitter thread outlining the problems with prescription drugs in hockey and sports. Two new segments are also introduced this week...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Hello everyone! We are hopping back into the podcast chair(s) next Monday evening! Join us each week as we cover the Vancouver Canucks and the entire National Hockey League for our EIGHTH season! The PON Fantasy Hockey League will also return!! Want to join the league? We give preferential treatment to our $5+ monthly Patreon backers. So if you're a donor, contact us to reserve your spot. Email us or hit us up on Twitter or Instagram . If you're not a Patreon backer, maybe you're sitting on the ...
Sep 26, 2021•8 min
Summer's here BABY! Arash and Ryan break down one hell of an eventful five day stretch for the Vancouver Canucks. The Buyouts, the trades, the UFA signings and all that depth! Geeta joins us from the vehicle line up at the BC Ferries terminal in Nanaimo to weigh in on the OEL trade and what to be optimistic for going forward. The fellas also discuss the big UFA signings of the day and discuss a disappointing signing in Carolina, a Montreal draft pick that never should have been and a difficult y...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 39 min
This is a clip from our Patreon bonus episode Kraken Expansion Draft w/ Brendan Batchelor where Arash and Ryan react and break down to the players selected by the Seattle Kraken In this clip, Vancouver Canucks radio play by play voice Brendan Batchelor hops on to discuss the Kraken selecting Kole Lind and the possibilities of a Braden Holtby trade. Also in the episode, the fellas discuss the ups and downs of the live production, the Carolina Panthers and answer a few questions. Available to PON ...
Jul 26, 2021•2 min
We took a week off and man did we return to one hell of a lot of news! Geeta, Arash and Ryan get on Zoom this week to discuss the wild list of players exposed to Seattle in the expansion draft this week. Will Seattle pickup Carey Price? Maybe a Vladimir Tarasenko? And just how many backdoor/drawer deals are being made right now? They discuss the Vancouver Canucks' trade with Dallas for Jason Dickinson, what he can bring to the bottom six in Vancouver and what this means for re-signings and contr...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The Montreal Canadiens live to fight another day. And that day is a Wednesday. It's just Ryan and Arash this week on the show. Geeta's vacation request forms were approved and processed so she'll be back next week. The boys watch game 4 of the Stanley Cup final and reflect on a rather unremarkable and unfortunate effort from the Canadiens. They look at how deep the Tampa Bay Lightning are and what they could look like going forward. The boys answer some great listener questions, Arash deals with...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min
You thought it was hot last week, it's even HOTTER this week in British Columbia. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week for a literal Satellite Hot Stove edition of the podcast to discuss the Montreal Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, their predictions for the series and fall out from the conference finals. (33:27) Content warning. We discuss the very serious and disgusting sexual abuse allegations regarding the Chicago Blackhawks and the impact it could have on the game and t...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min
It's 30 degrees in Vancouver, time to buy some black skate jerseys and talk about the great frozen game. Arash joins Ryan at his West End studio apartment to discuss the lopsided victory in the Tampa Bay Lightning / New York Islanders game 5. Both conference finals are now best of threes but all anyone wants to talk about is the questionable and confusing officiating by Chris Lee and his crew. They discuss the first batch of NHL award winners, Kirill Kaprizov's contract negotiations hitting a sn...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
This episode was originally our June 2020 bonus episode. But since the Canucks unfortunately lost game 7 ten years ago today, we figured we would release it to the world. Want to help support the show? Pledge a coupla bucks over at www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Ryan and Paul take the deepest of dives into the storied 2010/11 Vancouver Canucks season. From the wheeling and dealing of draft picks to bring in defensive depth, to adding key free agent pieces in the summer to their crucial trade deadlin...
Jun 15, 2021•2 hr 28 min
Well the Vancouver Canucks took care of business with the coaching staff and we can all exhale ... for now. Ryan, Geeta and Arash get on Zoom this week to discuss the Ian Clark being re-signed by the Canucks while newcomer Brad Shaw enters the fold and the impact he could have on the team. They also discuss the third round of the playoffs, what went wrong in Colorado and Arash and Ryan get in another argument about whether Sidney Crosby is tradable or not. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a c...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min
This is a clip from our Patreon bonus episode Pucks On Net: Game Changers Part 2, where Geeta and Ryan continue to discuss the Mighty Ducks: Game Changers series on Disney+ In this clip, Ryan and Geeta continue to greatly dislike Evan, who is a selfish snake in the grass after he practices with the Mighty Ducks. Ryan makes a Boy Meets World comparison in the process. Also in the episode, they chat about Alex's addiction to winning and the will they/won't they saga between herself and coach Gordo...
Jun 12, 2021•3 min
