The Canucks selected Swedish defenceman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. JPat and Wadden breakdown the pick for Vancouver, while going over some of the highlights of the opening day of the draft in Nashville. Hear from Willander and Patrik Allvin. 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 ...
Jun 29, 2023•41 min•Ep 408•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks GM Patrik Allvin met with the media in Nashville on Tuesday ahead of the NHL Draft which begins on Wednesday. Allvin explained that he intends on using the 11th overall pick. JPat and Wadden discuss the various needs Vancouver has to fill within the organizations prospect pool. The boys unpack the NHL Awards ceremony that took place on Monday, going over where the Canucks players ended up in the voting. They also chat about whether or not free agent defenceman Ian Cole would be a good fi...
Jun 27, 2023•40 min•Ep 407•Transcript available on Metacast Monday marks the start of the NHL Draft week as festivities are kicking off in Nashville ahead of the draft which takes place on Wednesday. JPat and Wadden kick around what they feel the Canucks will do with the seven picks that they have. They also go over the NHL Awards that will be handed out on Monday night. The boys go over where they think Quinn Hughes ended up in the Norris Trophy voting and where they think Elias Pettersson ended up in the voting for the Hart and the Selke Trophies. They...
Jun 26, 2023•41 min•Ep 406•Transcript available on Metacast The Canucks released their pre-season schedule on Friday with just six games to be played this year facing off against the Seattle Kraken, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. JPat and Wadden bat that topic around with Patrick Johnston. They also chat about the NHL's decision to not wear any themed night jerseys in warm-up, while going over Craig Button's mock draft where he has Vancouver selecting Swedish defenceman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by B...
Jun 23, 2023•48 min•Ep 405•Transcript available on Metacast With the NHL Draft less than a week away JPat and Wadden dig a little deeper into Patrik Allvin's comment from yesterday about the Canucks possibly moving up in the draft. They also go over free agents Vancouver could be targeting, what a healthy Tanner Pearson would mean to the roster and the salary cap, while also giving some news about the Canucks Summer Development camp. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad c...
Jun 22, 2023•37 min•Ep 404•Transcript available on Metacast With the NHL Draft a week away Patrik Allvin spoke to the media on Wednesday. The Canucks GM spoke on many different topics including why this was the right time to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract, where they're at with a contract extension for Elias Pettersson, and whether or not they'll try to move up in the draft. JPat and Wadden also bat around the announcement of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2023, while taking a look at the betting line on tonight's game 7 in the Calder Cup Fina...
Jun 21, 2023•44 min•Ep 403•Transcript available on Metacast The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its 2023 class on Wednesday with many people thinking this will finally be the year that Alexander Mogilny gets the call to the hall. JPat explains why he thinks Canucks assistant coach, and long-time NHL defenceman, Sergei Gonchar should get in alongside his countryman Mogilny. The boys go over Sean Monahan re-signing with the Montreal Canadiens, who inked a very team friendly one-year contract to remain with the Habs. Plus they rank the Canucks options on ...
Jun 20, 2023•48 min•Ep 402•Transcript available on Metacast A few days after the Canucks announced the organization bought out the remaining years of the contract of Oliver Ekman-Larsson, JPat and Wadden dig a little deeper into what Vancouver will do with its new found cap space. The boys look at the holes on the left and right side of the blueline, as well as the need to upgrade at the third line centre position. The lads also discuss Travis Green reportedly getting hired as an assistant coach by the New Jersey Devils, Arturs Silovs being the runner-up...
Jun 19, 2023•39 min•Ep 401•Transcript available on Metacast An anniversary show as this is the 400th episode that JPat and Wadden have done, and they welcome in Patrick Johnston to help celebrate. The lads go over more options that the Canucks could explore in free agency when looking to fill the third line centre position. PJ gives his thoughts on Ethan Bear's future with the Canucks, while also praising the Vegas Golden Knights approach to never being satisfied with its roster. The show wraps with a look at the NHL Draft betting odds. Rink Wide: Vancou...
Jun 16, 2023•55 min•Ep 400•Transcript available on Metacast The Vancouver Canucks confirmed on Thursday that Ethan Bear had successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the next six months. JPat and Wadden debate whether or not the Canucks should even re-sign the 25-year old RFA defenceman, wondering if the money spent on Bear could be used on a better option. The boys also go over Ben Kuzma's list from his latest article in the Province, where Kuz took a look at potential centres Vancouver could be interested in acquiring in a trade or thro...
Jun 15, 2023•40 min•Ep 399•Transcript available on Metacast The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2022-23 Stanley Cup champions and while Sin City celebrates, JPat and Wadden wonder if the Vancouver Canucks are even in the same league as the Golden Knights, after watching how dominating VGK was in the cup final, getting contributions from everyone in what has to be considered one of the deepest lineups in NHL history. The boys bat around how far off the Canucks are from Vegas, but also praise how George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon built that team. Scott Rintou...
Jun 14, 2023•53 min•Ep 398•Transcript available on Metacast The Hockey News released its final NHL draft rankings and they had Oliver Moore ranked at where the Canucks will pick in the first round at 11th overall. JPat breaks down what he knows about the American centre, who comes out of the U.S. National Development Team and has committed to play at the University of Minnesota next season. The boys answer some Ask JPat questions, including whether or not the Carolina Hurricanes could be a trade partner in a deal for JT Miller. The show wraps with look a...
Jun 13, 2023•37 min•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast As the NHL Draft inches closer, JPat and Wadden dig into some of the names the Canucks will be looking at with the 11th overall selection. The boys bat around what Patrik Allvin might want to do with the pick. They also dive into what Vancouver needs in the lineup, taking a look at the lack of toughness on the current roster, suggesting a couple names Allvin and company could be looking at in free agency. They recap game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, while giving the latest updates on the race for...
Jun 12, 2023•37 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast News breaking on Friday morning from Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, as he reported that Ethan Bear's shoulder injury that he sustained at the World Hockey Championship might require surgery. JPat and Wadden discuss that with Patrick Johnston, wondering if the injury might effect what Vancouver will do when it comes to re-signing the RFA defenceman. The boys also go over the sign-and-trade deal that went down between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils, while also breaking down th...
Jun 09, 2023•44 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast A special edition of the podcast as JPat and Wadden welcome in Canadian UFC fighter Mike Malott for a chat leading up to this weekend's UFC event at Rogers Arena. The boys talk to Mike about his fighting career, but also about his brother Jeff's professional hockey career as a member of the Winnipeg Jets organization. The boys also go over Pierre LeBrun's report that all is quiet on the Brock Boeser trade front, while unpacking JPat's tedious night of watching little league baseball. Rink Wide: ...
Jun 08, 2023•39 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast As the Canucks inch closer to free agency opening with what right now looks like very little cap space to work with, JPat gives his top-10 list of how the Canucks can improve from within. The boys also chat about Artur Silovs being nominated as one of the finalists for the IIHF Male Player of the Year, they remark on some of the bidding prices that are being made for the Canucks game worn jersey auction that's on their retail website, while also giving praise to the Blue Jackets, Flyers and King...
Jun 07, 2023•46 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast With just a couple more weeks to go before free agency opens in the NHL, JPat and Wadden wonder what's the future of UFA right-shot defencemen Kyle Burroughs and Noah Juulsen with the Vancouver Canucks, as it's been completely quiet on the Canucks end when it comes to re-signing the two local d-men. The boys also bat around what Ethan Bear's next contract could cost Vancouver, while wondering if the team has former Canuck Luke Schenn in their sights once free agency officially opens on July 1st....
Jun 06, 2023•41 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast News coming out of Montreal on Monday morning, as the Canadiens announced that they inked 2019 15th overall pick Cole Caufield to an 8-year, $62.5 million dollar contract extension. JPat and Wadden reflect back at that draft, which the Canucks used the 10th overall selection on Vasily Podkolzin. The boys wonder just what the ceiling will be for the young Russian, while lamenting over the fact that Vancouver had the chance to draft Caufield or Matt Boldy, who went one pick after Podkolzin to Minn...
Jun 05, 2023•45 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast JPat and Wadden wrap up the week chatting about the Ray Ferraro rumours that are floating around, as the NHL analyst is rumoured to be interested in taking over John Garrett's former job as the colour analyst on the Sportsnet Canucks regional broadcasts. Patrick Johnston from The Province/Post-Media joins for his Friday chat with the boys. They go over the story that PJ wrote this week in regard to the NHLPA changing its policy on holding off-season on-ice sessions with some of the players and t...
Jun 02, 2023•33 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast With the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers getting set to tangle in the Stanley Cup Final, JPat breaks down the connections between the two remaining teams and the Vancouver Canucks. The boys also go over the recent GM hires around the NHL, wondering which of the new managers might be eager to make their mark with their new team. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices H...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast With the month of June a day away, JPat and Wadden dive into what should be on the Canucks "to-do" list for what is expected to be a busy month leading into the NHL Draft and the opening of Free Agency. The boys also took suggestions from the listeners on what they would like to see from the Canucks, while unpacking Elias Pettersson's agent JP Barry's comments that were in Pierre LeBrun's latest column on the Athletic. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bodog See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
May 31, 2023•38 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast With some recent movement around the coaching carousel in the NHL, JPat and Wadden decided to survey the fans to gauge what their level of confidence is when it comes to Rick Tocchet and his coaching staff. The boys also go over whether or not the Canucks need to change the way they play to adapt to the style of play we've seen have success 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...
May 30, 2023•41 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast The World Hockey Championship wrapped up over the weekend with Canada topping Germany in the gold medal game, however, the story of the tournament revolved around the plucky Latvian team that against all odds beat the United States in the bronze medal game, giving Latvia its first ever medal at a World Hockey Championship. JPat and Wadden go over Arturs Silovs breakout performance at the tournament, where the Canucks goaltender prospect helped lead Latvia to the bronze medal, while being named t...
May 29, 2023•33 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast With the week coming to a close the boys handed this episode over to the people. JPat answers questions from the listeners, while Patrick Johnston from the Province/Post Media joined for his weekly chat. The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and a preview of the semi-final matchups in the World Hockey Championship. Leave your comments and #AskJPat questions on our episode page... https://www.rinkwidevancouver.com/385 Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by Bo...
May 26, 2023•54 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast Latvia stunned Sweden in the quarter-finals at the World Hockey Championship off the back of Canucks goalie prospect Arturs Silovs who made 40 saves in the win. JPat and Wadden recap that exhilarating victory for the Latvians, while also unpacking Canada's win over Finland. The show wraps with a look back at the Florida Panthers advancing to the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night. They also tee up game 4 of the Western fina...
May 25, 2023•34 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast The Stanley Cup playoffs have shrunk to four teams with both series on the brink of elimination. That means the off-season work begins to ramp up for the Vancouver Canucks. The salary cap continues to be the Canucks Achilles heel. JPat and Wadden discuss the reality of having to move the 11th overall pick as a sweetener to get off of a bad contract. The boys go over the report out of Chicago that the Blackhawks could be interested in that pick. With the Memorial Cup happening this weekend in Kam...
May 24, 2023•40 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast News out of Russia broke on Monday that Canucks forward Vitali Kravtsov was returning to the KHL after signing a two-year deal with his former club Chelyabinsk Traktor. JPat and Wadden discuss the young Russians time in Vancouver, which can only be described as underwhelming. The boys go over the stellar performance from Arturs Silovs at the World Hockey Championship. The Canucks goalie prospect backstopped Latvia to the quarter-finals after beating Switzerland 4-3 in overtime. They also touch o...
May 23, 2023•37 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast Special Long Weekend edition of the pod, as JPat and Wadden welcome in Canucks anthem singer Jugpreet Bajwa for a conversation about his life as a visually impaired hockey fan. The boys also go over another stellar performance from Arturs Silovs at the World Hockey Championship, while also going over the action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the big news coming out of Toronto, after the Maple Leafs parted ways with their general manager Kyle Dubas. Leave your comments and #AskJPat questions o...
May 19, 2023•55 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast As the Canucks head into what will be a difficult off-season, JPat and Wadden dissect Thomas Drance's latest piece on the Athletic where he breaks down the different routes Patrik Allvin could go when it comes to opening up much needed salary cap space. The boys also answer some of your Ask JPat questions, while teeing up the start to the Eastern Conference Final. Leave your comments and #AskJPat questions on our episode page... https://www.rinkwidevancouver.com/380 See omnystudio.com/listener f...
May 18, 2023•41 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast The Canucks announced on Tuesday that the team hired a new Director of Sport Performance, bringing in Alex Trinca who previously worked with Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin with the Pittsburgh Penguins. JPat and Wadden discuss the ridiculousness of the outrage some fans had for bringing in another former Penguin staffer. The boys also chat about Canada's win at the World Hockey Championship, while reflecting on Connor Garland and Arturs Silovs games with the US and Lativa respectively. The show...
May 17, 2023•36 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast 
