Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to talk about all the chatter surrounding the Canucks front office on this week’s version of The White Towel podcast. Compared to most other teams, the Canucks appear to be missing people in key front-office positions. Ed talks about how this impacts the plan to build a winner. The pair also talk about the playoffs and compare what the Canucks would have to do to see a path like the Avalanche, Hurricanes, Blues or Blue Jackets are travelling this season. Learn more a...
May 01, 2019•29 min
In this week’s White Towel podcast Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to talk about the exit of the Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and how the Canucks can look at the teams who have advanced in the playoffs to shape their rebuild. They also talk about the Canucks presidency position, what they need in that role, and which formerly-fired Canucks executive has been sounded out about a return to office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 25, 2019•21 min
Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to talk about the NHL playoffs and how the Canucks' prospects compare to the other teams in the playoffs. Willes says the Canucks seem miles away from being able to get into the playoffs and compete with the top teams in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2019•32 min
In this week’s White Towel podcast Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to put the whole Canucks season on a slab. From the disappointing draft lottery results to the priorities in free agency, Ed talks about the direction the team must go in the offseason. Ed also talks about the seasons and the futures for Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2019•45 min
After Quinn Hughes debut for the Vancouver Canucks, Ed Willes and Paul Chapman are wondering if the elite prospect can survive under the microscope. Talk turns to the impending draft lottery, the Canucks' offseason strategy, Jake Virtanen's future in Vancouver, and Jim Benning's draft prowess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2019•35 min
In this week’s White Towel podcast Ben Kuzma joins Paul Chapman to talk about the slimmest silver lining to another Canucks season, hopefully a look at last year’s top draft pick, Quinn Hughes. Ben talks about how important Hughes’ skill set is to the Canucks, and some of the other problems facing the team in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2019•38 min
Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to talk about Canucks general manager Jim Benning's job security. Has Benning done enough to be given the mandate to go forward or are there some big names out there that may spur the team into a move? Ed gives insight on the job Benning has done and what other factors may play into the equation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2019•39 min
Patrick Johnston joins Paul Chapman to answer all your Canucks questions of the week in this edition of the White Towel podcast. Patrick delves into why the Canucks have followed the trend the last three seasons essentially nailing down a lottery draft pick, then winning games at the end of the season to lessen their chances of a higher pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2019•39 min
This week's White Towel podcasts opens with talk of expectations squarely on the shoulders of injured rookie Quinn Hughes, potential for the Canucks to make moves at the NHL Entry Draft, Travis Green's pitch to be the bench boss going forward, and why GM Jim Benning might be out of a job by the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2019•41 min
In this week’s White Towel podcast, Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to delve into the debate over Brock Boeser being a great young player or merely a good piece. Other topics include: pressure put on young players, underperforming journeymen veterans, and whether Utica is the best place for young players to develop. Finally, the podcast covers if Vancouver is a more toxic market than others, with news that Dahlen had to delete his social media accounts because of abuse from Canucks fans. Learn more...
Mar 05, 2019•34 min
Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman on the White Towel podcast to share his dissertation on the Vancouver Canucks performance at the NHL trade deadline. The guys try to figure out what went wrong for Erik Gudbranson in Vancouver and if he can be a valuable piece in Pittsburgh for the Penguins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2019•34 min
Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to discuss the litany of Canucks injuries. Is this a product of bad luck or are the Canucks doing something wrong to have so many players on the IR, with Jake Virtanen being the latest. With the looming trade deadline they also examine what to expect from the Canucks and GM Jim Benning at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2019•39 min
On the latest episode of the White Towel podcast, Paul Chapman and Patrick Chapman take a look at the Canucks’ goalie controversy this week and what it really means. They also get into the team’s defence, their planning and where the team really stands in their development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2019•27 min
On this episode of the White Towel podcast, Patrick Johnston is joined by the Utica Observer-Dispatch’s Ben Birnell to chat about the Utica Comets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2019•31 min
Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman for the White Towel podcast where they delve into the Canucks playoff hunt and how much benefit it will bring the team in the long run. They also examine the case of Nikolay Goldobin, and how many more chances does he have to prove he can be a contributor to the Canucks beyond this season. Ed was encouraged by Goldobin’s play recently when placed on Bo Horvat’s line, but the question is, can he bring that night in and night out? Also covered in this week’s podcast ar...
Feb 05, 2019•33 min
Ed Willes and Paul Chapman talk about what the All-Star Game meant to Elias Pettersson and how the experience of a young player being included with the game’s greats is often overlooked. The podcast also covers what the trade market will be for the Canucks now that the Leafs and Kings have set a bar for the rest of the market, what the second half of the season holds for Brock Boeser, Jake Virtanen and Bo Horvat, and if the Canucks will still be in the playoff mix come March. Learn more about yo...
Jan 29, 2019•43 min
In this week’s White Towel Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman to talk about what makes Elias Pettersson different? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2019•31 min
Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman for the latest edition of the White Towel Podcast. In the pod the boys get into where the Canucks really stand in the Western Conference. Is a playoff chase an essential part of their development? Ed also believes this is where we will really see what the Canucks are now they finally have their full set of forwards healthy and ready to roll with Brandon Sutter back and Elias Pettersson on the verge of a return. They also get into the state of the blueline, the Canuck...
Jan 15, 2019•27 min
Harrison Mooney and Patrick Johnston are back for another episode of the White Towel podcast. Olli Juolevi's season is suddenly over. What's with that? The Canucks and the Lightning got emotional on Tuesday. What's with that? And might the Canucks trade a defenceman in the new year? This is Province Sports Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2018•33 min
Paul Chapman is joined by Ed Willes to talk about the progress made by the Vancouver Canucks this season. After a game in which they physically answered the bell after an opponent had injured a teammate, they talk about the maturation of the young Canucks team and how they are learned to stand up for each other. There’s also talk of the chemistry between Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson and of the blueline, what do the Canucks need to go with last year’s number one pick Quinn Hughes to take the...
Dec 19, 2018•34 min
Two days after Nikolay Goldobin was scratched to some controversy, Patrick Johnston and Harrison Mooney are here to take further stock of the Canucks, who might just find themselves in a realm of sadness when the end of the year comes. The guys talk about lineup decisions, about ambitions and about reality. This is the White Towel podcast on Province Sports Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 07, 2018•43 min
A day after the Canucks latest frustrating loss — this time to the Vegas Golden Knights — Patrick Johnston and Harrison Mooney get together on the White Towel podcast to ponder just what is it that's eluding the home team. The coach said he was pleased with the effort and that the team will surely win on the backs on that. There was once talk of playoffs — not necessarily from the coach — so how does this 'focus on the process' talk sound in light of that? This is the White Towel podcast on Prov...
Dec 01, 2018•43 min
The Canucks ended their losing slump with a win over LA. Then they lost to LA. What comes next for the Canucks? Canucks beat writer Patrick Johnston joins host Paul Chapman to break down the Canucks as November comes to a close. This is the White Towel podcast on Province Sports Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2018•46 min
Hosts Paul Chapman and Patrick Johnston discuss the health of The Canucks, their upcoming games with the Sharks and Kings, and their chance of getting off their recent losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2018•45 min
A look at the Canucks after 20 games. Province Sports beat writer Patrick Johnston sits in with host Paul Chapman to take stock of these surprising Canucks. Should fans be excited? Who deserves credit for the solid start? This is the White Towel podcast on Province Sports Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2018•35 min
