Andrew Wadden and Jeff Paterson begin by discussing the remaining teams in the Sunbelt final four and how it may impact TV ratings. They also delve into the news that Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki will be loaned out to the SHL in Sweden, specifically to the team Orebro, and speculate on the reasons behind this decision and the lukewarm reception from Canucks fans regarding Lekkerimäki's underwhelming first season. The talk then shifts to the Canucks’ core players and compare them to the ...
May 16, 2023•43 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew Wadden and Jeff Paterson dive into the latest off-season news surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. They kick things off by analyzing the impressive performance of JT Miller at the U.S. Open qualifier and even take a moment to reflect on his golfing skills. Then updates on the ongoing World Hockey Championship, shedding light on the standout performances of Canucks players representing their respective countries. Wadden and JPat delve into the valuable lessons the Canucks can learn from team...
May 15, 2023•49 min•Ep 377•Transcript available on Metacast The Canucks announced on Thursday that the 2023 training camp would take place in Victoria from September 21st-25th. JPat explains why he likes Victoria as a host, but wonders why the city of Kelowna has yet to be picked as a host of the annual camp. The boys also go over the start of the World Hockey Championship, as Canada faced Latvia to kickoff the tourney, while speculating what JT Miller will shoot at US Open regional qualifying this coming Monday. Patrick Johnston from the Province joins ...
May 12, 2023•46 min•Ep 376•Transcript available on Metacast The Canucks released a promotional commercial to sell season tickets for next year that's message didn't sit well for some of the fans. JPat and Wadden discuss the ridiculousness of the outrage that some have for the video. The boys also chatted about John Garrett getting recognized by the city yesterday, Connor Garland wearing a letter for Team USA at the Worlds, plus JT Miller trying to qualify for the US Open. The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leav...
May 11, 2023•42 min•Ep 375•Transcript available on Metacast NHL transactions website Puck Pedia released it's salary cap projections for the 2023-24 season with the Canucks being the only team currently without anyone cap space, sitting with close to $1.6 million in overages. JPat and Wadden discuss the difficulty Vancouver's management is going to have to gain some cap flexibility while still improving the team. The boys also go over Abbotsford Canucks GM Ryan Johnson year end presser, where RJ pointed out the growth of prospects Jett Woo and Arshdeep B...
May 10, 2023•53 min•Ep 374•Transcript available on Metacast The day after the NHL Draft Lottery where once again the Canucks had no luck, JPat and Wadden unpack what the Canucks should be looking for with the 11th overall pick, while debating whether or not the Blackhawks should have been awarded the shot to win the lottery. The boys also chat about Vancouver getting fined $50K for off-season workouts with the coaches and players, while parsing through some of the best 11th overall picks in NHL draft history. The show wraps with a recap of last night's a...
May 09, 2023•55 min•Ep 373•Transcript available on Metacast With the NHL Draft Lottery tonight JPat and Wadden go over the Canucks odds of landing the top pick in the draft. They spin the Draft Lottery Simulator for one last time. The boys also go over what they heard from Vancouver's 2022 first round pick Jonathan Lekkerimäki, who met with the media via Zoom on Monday a couple days after signing an entry level contract with the Canucks. They also chat about the Abbotsford Canucks who flamed out of the Calder Cup playoffs after losing to Calgary in game ...
May 08, 2023•36 min•Ep 372•Transcript available on Metacast Yesterday the NHL announced the finalists for the Norris Trophy with Quinn Hughes not being named one of the three final nominees. JPat and Wadden discuss why Hughes was not one of the finalists, while breaking down who they thought deserved the nod. The boys also go over game 4 tonight between Abbotsford and Calgary in the Calder Cup playoffs, while also chatting about Canada's roster for the World Hockey Championship that was released today. They take another spin of the NHL Draft Lottery Simu...
May 05, 2023•46 min•Ep 371•Transcript available on Metacast The Abbotsford Canucks won game 3 of the Pacific Division semi-finals versus the Calgary Wranglers by a 3-2 score, which extended the series for at least another game. JPat was in Abby to take in the game on Wednesday night and gives his insight to how the baby Canucks looked versus the AHL's best team, and telle us what the playoff atmosphere was like in the Fraser Valley. The boys also go over the finalists for the Calder Trophy, while giving another spin of the NHL Draft Lottery Simulator. Th...
May 04, 2023•46 min•Ep 370•Transcript available on Metacast The NHL announced the finalists for the Selke Trophy with Elias Petterson's name not amongst the finalists. JPat explains why he feels Pettersson was not snubbed by the voters, while also laying out why he feels the three nominees are more worthy than Pettersson. The boys also go over Tyler Myers being added to Canada's roster at the World Hockey Championship next month in Finland/Latvia. The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leave your comments and #AskJ...
May 03, 2023•33 min•Ep 369•Transcript available on Metacast With the matchups for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs now set, JPat and Wadden discuss what the Canucks can learn from the eight teams that were eliminated in the first round. They also go over Rick Tocchet's interview on the Missin' Curfew podcast, where Vancouver's head coach opens up on Quinn Hughes' leadership, Elias Pettersson's rise to stardom, and Brock Boeser's compete level. They play the Draft Lottery Simulator once again, while giving their second round picks. Rink Wide: ...
May 02, 2023•48 min•Ep 368•Transcript available on Metacast One week from today the Canucks will find out what draft position they'll land in when the NHL Draft Lottery takes place, so JPat and Wadden decided that today is the day to fire up the draft lottery simulator. The boys will rotate each day this week taking one spin of the wheel to see just where Vancouver's luck will land. Today's winner will surprise many, and perhaps give Canucks fans some hope. The lads also go over game 2 of the Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers second round Calder C...
May 01, 2023•45 min•Ep 367•Transcript available on Metacast With Winnipeg Jets getting bounced from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round by the Vegas Golden Knights, JPat and Wadden take a look at the Jets core, wondering whether or not they're a cautionary tale of holding on to your core for too long, and if the Canucks can learn from that. Patrick Johnston from the Province and Post Media stops in for his weekly chat. The show wraps with a recap last nights postseason action. Have comments or an #AskJPat? Leave them on this episode's page: https...
Apr 28, 2023•49 min•Ep 366•Transcript available on Metacast The latest trade board from Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff was released with JT Miller being fifth on the board alongside fellow Canuck Tyler Myers, who Frank had at 12. JPat and Wadden discuss how difficult moving Miller would be, while dissecting how a Myers trade could happen. The guys also chat about the Abbotsford Canucks dropping game 1 of it's second round series versus Calgary, The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leave your comments and questi...
Apr 27, 2023•42 min•Ep 365•Transcript available on Metacast Unfortunate news came out of Sweden, as it's being reported that the Swedish Hockey Federation was unable to secure insurance for Elias Pettersson to be able to play for his native country at the World Hockey Championship in Finland and Latvia next month. JPat and Wadden discuss what that means for Pettersson, while also unpacking the NHL's announcement of the teams that will play in the Global Series next year in Stockholm, which surprisingly does not include the Canucks. They also got over for...
Apr 26, 2023•42 min•Ep 364•Transcript available on Metacast As the Canucks fell short again this season to qualify for the postseason, JPat and Wadden take a look at the path it will take for Vancouver to get back to competing for Lord Stanley's mug. The boys also go over the night that was in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 25, 2023•36 min•Ep 363•Transcript available on Metacast With the Stanley Cup Playoffs into the second week, JPat and Wadden wonder if the Canucks have enough edge on the roster to compete with the level of compete that has been on display through the postseason. The boys also go over the Abbotsford Canucks advancing in the Calder Cup Playoffs, while discussing what went down over the weekend in the NHL. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Apr 24, 2023•56 min•Ep 362•Transcript available on Metacast The Canucks made a change behind the bench on Thursday, parting ways with long time assistant coach Jason King after seven years with the organization. JPat and Wadden discuss what effect that will have on the coaching staff, as it's being reported that King's position will not be filled. The boys also go over Ethan Bear and Conor Garland's announcement that they will play in the World Hockey Championship for Canada and the United States respectively next month in Finland and Latvia. Patrick Joh...
Apr 21, 2023•51 min•Ep 361•Transcript available on Metacast With the Abbotsford Canucks playing its first game of the Calder Cup Playoffs, JPat and Wadden speak to Ben Lypka from the Abbotsford News to get a recap on the baby Canucks first ever playoff victory. Hear from Abby head coach Jeremy Colliton. The boys also recap the night that was in the NHL playoffs. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Apr 20, 2023•35 min•Ep 360•Transcript available on Metacast With the Canucks offseason now officially underway, JPat and Wadden look back at some of the top moments that stood out to them from this past season. The boys also go over the news of the day, as Vancouver announced that they have signed 2022 3rd round pick defenceman prospect Elias Pettersson to a three-year entry level contract. They also talked about Christian Wolanin winning the Eddie Shore Award as the Most Outstanding Defenceman in the AHL, plus tee-up game 1 of the Abbotsford Canucks pla...
Apr 19, 2023•36 min•Ep 359•Transcript available on Metacast A day after Canucks GM Patrik Allvin met with the media, JPat and Wadden unpack a couple things they didn't get to from Monday's presser. The boys chat about the practice facility that the Canucks so desperately need, Allvin's curious comments about Ethan Bear, while also discussing what the right fit is for Vancouver at third line centre. The boys also recapped the first night of the NHL playoffs. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. L...
Apr 18, 2023•48 min•Ep 358•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin and head coach Rick Tocchet met with the media on Monday for their end of season presser. Hear from the GM and the head coach about Elias Pettersson's contract negotiation, whether or not the team will look at buyouts to create cap space, and what the message was to the players in their exit meetings. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 17, 2023•57 min•Ep 357•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks players met with the media today on locker clean-out day. Hear from Tanner Pearson, JT Miller, Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Thatcher Demko, Dakota Joshua, and Kyle Burroughs. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 15, 2023•43 min•Ep 356•Transcript available on Metacast The day after the Canucks season came to a close JPat and Wadden reflect back on the year, taking a glance at Patrik Allvin's first year on the job, debating his wins and his losses, while also discussing Vancouver draft lottery odds. They look at the Canadian teams that made the postseason, breaking down who they think has the best shot to represent Canada in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The show wraps with the boys last choices for Player of The Week, who they got in the Rink Wide Penalty Box, an...
Apr 14, 2023•58 min•Ep 355•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks finish off the regular season with a 5-4 OT win over the Coyotes at Mullett Arena in Tempe. Post-game audio from Rick Tocchet. Final Score/OT: Canucks: 5 (Shots 24) Coyotes: 4 (Shots 28) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2023•50 min•Ep 354•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks sweep the season series over the Ducks with a 3-2 win at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Post-game audio from Rick Tocchet and Elias Pettersson. Final Score: Canucks: 3 (Shots 36) Ducks: 2 (Shots 35) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 12, 2023•44 min•Ep 353•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks get shutout by the Kings 3-0 at Crypto.com Arena. Post-game audio from Rick Tocchet and Collin Delia. Final Score: Canucks: 0 (Shots 20) Kings: 3 (Shots 28) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 11, 2023•40 min•Ep 352•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks beat the Flames 3-2 in a shootout in the final home game of the season at Rogers Arena. Post-game audio from Rick Tocchet, Elias Pettersson, Thatcher Demko, and Cole McWard. Final Score/SO: Flames: 2 (Shots 43) Canucks: 3 (Shots 33) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 09, 2023•57 min•Ep 351•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks practiced on Friday at Rogers Arena with a new look first line, as head coach Rick Tocchet had Vitali Kravtsov and Conor Garland on the top line alongside Elias Pettersson. JPat unpacks what he saw at practice while also teeing up Vancouver's big tilt with the Flames on Saturday night. The boys also go over where Akito Hirose sits on the blueline depth chart, while also giving an update on their Masters picks. The show wraps with the Players of the Week and who is in the Rink Wide Penalt...
Apr 07, 2023•52 min•Ep 350•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks snapped a four-game winless streak with 3-0 shutout of the Blackhawks at Rogers Arena. Post-game audio from Rick Tocchet, Akito Hirose and Cole McWard. Final Score: Blackhawks: 0 (Shots 33) Canucks: 3 (Shots 29) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 07, 2023•56 min•Ep 349•Transcript available on Metacast 
