Canucks Central

Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Brett Festerling breakdown the Canucks 2-1 win over Nashville in game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (28:47), Dakota Joshua (12:00), Nikita Zadorov (1:15:26), JT Miller and Brock Boeser (1:19:10) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:35:38) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer all of your questions about the Demko injury situation, how to get shots through to the net, Arturs Silovss and more!

Dan and Sat are joined by Bik Nizzar and get into The Open as the group discusses what they want to see in Game 3 to counteract the Predators blocking lots of shots, how to help Pettersson get going, and more.

Dan and Sat are joined by John Garrett to talk about Elias Pettersson in the playoffs, the round as a whole, and much more. Also, hear from Adam Vingan as he weighs in on the Canucks-Preds series.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they discuss the Canucks gearing up for game 3, how they're going to handle the Preds' shot blocking, and more.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley to give his take on what he saw on both sides of the ice between the pipes as the Canucks lost to the Predators in Game 2. The guys discuss Casey DeSmith's game overall and what will be needed from him for the Canucks to be successful along with breaking down Nashville's style of defence and what it will take to get pucks through to the net.

Dan and Sat get into Overrated/Underrated as they debate the importance of total shot attempts, how Quinn Hughes has played in these playoffs so far, whether the lotto line could or should be reunited soon and much more.

Dan and Sat get into The Open where they dive into the tough Game 2 loss the Canucks sustained on Tuesday night. The guys discuss the poor play of Elias Pettersson so far in this series and how he's got to be better for the Canucks to have a chance to win.

Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Brett Festerling breakdown the Canucks 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators in Game 2. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (26:36) along with Elias Pettersson (1:33:14) and J.T. Miller (1:41:08) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:43:27) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Landon Ferraro to help preview what's in store for Game 2 between Vancouver and Nashville. The guys discuss the importance of overall depth in a lineup and what wingers on Pettersson's line can do to help him out and help free up space to create chances. Irfaan Gaffar then joins the guys to speak on the Demko injury, how serious it may be and speak about how energetic the environment could once again look like inside of Rogers Arena for tonight's game.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they dive into the Thatcher Demko injury and what the implications are for the Canucks as they head into Game 2 against the Nashville Predators. The guys break down what will be needed in front of DeSmith to help give him and the team the best chance to try and capture a 2-0 series lead.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor to break down a Game 1 victory for Vancouver and the incredible atmosphere that was in the building all night. The guys dive into the play of Elias Pettersson which seems to be constantly under a microscope but the question remains whether he will be able to get himself going to the elite level he's shown before. Shane O'Brien then joins the guys to shed some light on what it means to play in front of a rabid Vancouver playoff fanbase and makes some direct comparisons between Ryan Kesler and J.T. Miller on their mindset, intensity and overall play.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they break down Vancouver's Game 1 victory over the Nashville Predators. The guys marvel in the unbelievable energy that the crowd had last night and speak on the solid hard nosed play the Canucks brought to the table in their first home game in nearly a decade.

Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Brett Festerling breakdown the Canucks 4-2 Canucks win in game 1 over the Nashville Predators. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (35:58), Quinn Hughes, Dakota Joshua (1:25:55) and Ian Cole (9:00) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:48:30) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin ahead of Game 1 as Vancouver plays host to the Nashville Predators. Allvin speaks on the Canucks season as a whole, the mindset of the group going into the post-season and what traits have made this team successful this year.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda preview the Canucks' first round series with the Nashville Predators, answer some listener questions and conduct another Rose Ceremony.

Dan and Sat answer all of your questions about the playoffs, the season as a whole, line matching, jerseys and more!

Jannik Hansen stops by to reflect on how the Canucks handled their mean-nothing, last regular season game which they lost 4-2 to the Jets. The guys then look ahead at the first round match up with the Preds and stress that Vancouver can't look too far ahead and need to win round one before thinking about the future.

Dan and Sat lay out the facts for why the Canucks are finally seen as the favorite for a playoff series. The guys try their best to put their biases aside and pick reasons for Nashville to come out victorious, but all they can muster is "puck luck." Credit is given to the depth of the Canucks forwards, and of course, Demko coming back healthy. In the second half of The Open, the guys make their picks for the rest of the first round.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets to conclude the regular season. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (45:13), Quinn Hughes (1:21:28) and GM Patrik Allvin (1:04:33). Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:32:16) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat bring in Bik for the roundtable as they take a look back at what the Canucks accomplished this season, what it means for the long-term future, and more.

Dan and Sat get into Overrated/Underrated as they debate the importance of winning the Division or Conference, the fan voted Team Awards, playoff rest, on ice chirps and much more

In the open Dan and Sat discuss how much time the Canucks will need to prepare for the start of the playoffs while mapping out how the schedule could play out based on building availability. Plus Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine joins the guys to talk about how much time Thatcher Demko needs to fine tune his game for the playoffs.

Sat Shah and Dan Riccio breakdown the Canucks 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames that clinched the Canucks their first division title since 2013. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (33:35) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:27:55) provide their analysis.

Irfaan Gaffar, Canucks Insider for the Fourth Period joins the show. Irf questions if Nashville is the easiest matchup for the Canucks, due to Saros. Irf talks about what the Canucks need from Pettersson and Lindholm. The guys discuss officiating in the playoffs, first round matchups, Quinn Hughes, and Scottie Scheffler. Former NHL Goalie and Predators analyst Chris Mason joins the show. Chris talks Nashville's season, and how Coach Andrew Brunette has turned the team around. The guys discuss what led the Predators to success, and the potential matchup between them and the Canucks.

Dan and Sat emphasize that the Canucks first round opponent shouldn't matter to them. What would you like to see from the Canucks these last two games? Do we need to see more from Pettersson before the playoffs? Hear from J.T Miller post-practice talking about his last ten games. In the Central Roundup, the guys discuss Demko looking healthy vs the Flames.

Don Taylor from Donnie & Dhali joins the show. The guys discuss the playoff buzz in Vancouver and if car flags determine buzz in the city. Donnie talks Canucks recent play, including Elias Lindholm vs Draisaitl, Demko's usage before playoffs, Western Conference playoff opponents, Ilya Mikheyev's role, and the state of the Canucks. Dan & Sat discuss tonight's NHL scoreboard and the on-going playoff race. Will hockey work in Salt Lake City? Dan suggests they could be a playoff team as early as next season. Hockey Night in Canada Analyst, Kelly Hrudey joins the show. Kelly talks about what he's seen from the Canucks this season, Coach Tocchet, Hughes special play, Lindholm's transition to Vancouver, Demko coming back & Kuzmenko in Calgary.

Dan and Sat discuss the recent play of Elias Lindholm, and the matchup role the Canucks used him in Saturday night. Rick Tocchet comments on what he's been liking about Lindholm's game. The guys analyze whether Lindholm can be the Canucks playoff ace come playoff time. Topics of discussion include what's next for the Canucks, JT Miller, and more.

Sat Shah and Dan Riccio breakdown the Canucks 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (1:06:28), Casey DeSmith, (1:19:53) and Sam Lafferty (1:21:40) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:26:33) provide their analysis.

On this week's show, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda preview Saturday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. They also discussed the Arizona Coyotes' likely relocation to Utah, and Batch caught up with Conor Garland to talk about the Phoenix market losing its team. The boys also answered some listener questions and conducted the Rose Ceremony.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about Filip Hronek's next contract, what Brock Boeser's future could look like, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday!

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to discuss the Canucks' approach in net, Demko's return nearing, and more. Also, hear from former Canuck Jannik Hansen on the Canucks rotating lines and trying to find chemistry before the playoffs.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they take a look at some of the Canucks underlying numbers and their individual stats since the All-Star break. Also, they talk about the Noah Hanifin extension and what it means for Filip Hronek.

Sat Shah and Jamie Dodd breakdown the Canucks 4-3 OT loss to the Arizona Coyotes. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (36:24), Elias Lindholm, (1:09:52) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:12:08) provide their analysis.

Sat and Israel Fehr get into Overrated/Underrated as they debate whether J.T. Miller or Ryan Kesler was a better player, if defenceman should be considered more for the Hart Trophy, and much more in overrated or underrated.

Sat and Israel are joined by Landon Ferraro as they discuss the atmosphere surrounding playoff hockey and how a player can prepare for those emotions. They discuss who the favourites are this year in a season where it seems that multiple teams could easily make a deep run in the post-season. Later on the guys are joined by Joey Kenward to speak about his journey as he battles leukemia and shares just how important the night is tonight as it's the telethon event to help raise money for the Canucks For Kids Fund. The guys speak on this season for the Canucks so far and as Kenward puts it, "destiny is in their hands."

Sat and Israel Fehr get into The Open as they discuss how the Canucks near closing out their campaign at home as they host Arizona tonight, whether Pettersson will be able to bring his top game in the playoffs, and more.

Sat and Israel are joined by Canucks Insider, Irfaan Gaffar, to talk about some of the pending free agents on the Canucks and how the team can find value in their extensions. Also, hear from former Canuck, Mason Raymond on how the Canucks have been playing this season, CAN, and more.

Sat and Israel Fehr get into The Open as they discuss the atmosphere at Rogers Arena against the Golden Knights, the positives to take away from that game, and more.

Sat Shah and Jamie Dodd breakdown the Canucks 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (44:42), Brock Boeser (8:20), JT Miller (1:19:50) and Conor Garland (1:25:00) post game. Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:30:42) provide their analysis.

Sat and Israel are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to discuss how the Canucks are shaping up ahead of the playoffs. Also, hear from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (37:00) to talk about the Canucks For Kids Telethon, the team's injuries, and the extension situations.

Sat and Israel Fehr discuss where the concern levels for the Canucks should be right now, what could relieve some of that concern, and more in The Open.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (46:22) and JT Miller (1:12:45) post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:24:17) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about whether or not Quinn Hughes could lose the Norris, if Arturs Silovs could be the backup next season, and more in Mailbag Friday!

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck Jannik Hansen to talk about what's been going on with Elias Pettersson, Dakota Joshua's potential contract, and more.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they discuss the Canucks' record against the NHL's elite, their upcoming schedule, and how things could shake out to end the season.

On this week's episode of In The Booth, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' performance over the last couple of games, make their choices for the team's year end awards, answer some listener questions and conduct another Rose Ceremony.

Dan and Sat are joined by Canucks Play-by-Play voice, Brendan Batchelor, to talk about the level Quinn Hughes is playing at, the overall team form recently, and more. Also, hear from Dave Hall of Canucks Army on the latest with Canucks prospects, including Jonathan Lekkerimaki in Abbotsford.

It's The Open as Dan and Sat get into Jim Rutherford's comments to Iain MacIntyre regarding Filip Hronek and Dakota Joshua's next contract, the latter's value to the team, and more.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (40:53), Arturs Silovs (1:22:37) and Conor Garland (1:24:23) post game.

Dan and Sat get into Overrated/Underrated as they debate whether the Canucks defensive play, Ian Cole's recent form, and much more is overrated or underrated.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about Casey DeSmith's play as of late, whether the Vegas game was a one-off for the team, and more.

It's The Open as Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks' soft performance in Vegas and what went wrong for Vancouver. They also get into whether or not the Canucks are shaking up their lines too much lately.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:00) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:19:00) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Sean Gentille to break down what playoff matchups could look like if the post season were to start right now. The guys discuss what to expect from teams like Nashville and LA along with how Vancouver stacks up against the competition in the west. Later on Irfaan Gaffar joins the guys to dive into the recent play of the Canucks as they've lost to opponents that are playoff bound and have marginally gotten by non playoff teams. The guys as well speak on the recent struggles of Elias Pettersson and what it will take for him to get out of this funk. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Sat get into The Open on Canucks Central and start off by appreciating the greatness we're seeing from Quinn Hughes so far this season and in his career. The guys marvel at his play for the Canucks and all the records he is setting along the way. As well, Dan and Sat dive into the Filip Hronek contract situation and discuss what kind of player he really is and what he could get on his next contract. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Sat are joined by Mark Anderson and dive into the Vegas Golden Knights roller coaster of a season so far and break down what has made them successful in the past along with expectations for them heading into the playoffs this year. Later on Don Taylor joins the guys to give his take on how the Canucks have played lately with their struggles against top teams while barely getting by weaker teams. As well the guys continue to discuss team awards for the Canucks and who they believe to be the unsung hero this season. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Sat get into The Open on Canucks Central as they discuss how the Canucks have played mediocre hockey as of late and how Elias Pettersson has not been producing offensively at the same rate he was earlier in the season. The guys break down who they believe to be the team MVP this year along with other team awards. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (37:07), JT Miller (14:15), Dakota Joshua (1:05:20) and Quinn Hughes, (1:15:45) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:23:44) provide their analysis.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' loss against Dallas, the teams Vancouver could face in the first round, the struggles of the power play and Elias Pettersson. They also answer listener questions and conduct the Rose Ceremony.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (42:21), Dakota Joshua (1:13:19), JT Miller (1:18:25) and Casey DeSmith (1:22:56) post game. Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:27:07) also provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Mike Stephens and dive into how the Canucks have evolved into an elite defensive team this year but maybe could have acquired an extra forward at the deadline for some depth. As well the guys discuss how the narrative around JT Miller has changed so much in the last year and it will be up to Vancouver's top players to carry the offensive load come the post-season. Later on Nashville Predators' beat reporter Alex Daugherty joins the show to break down just what has made the Predators so successful as of late and how dynamic Nashville can really be come playoff time. The guys praise the games of Roman Josi and Quinn Hughes and discuss who should be favoured to win the Norris Trophy this season. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Sat get into The Open on Canucks Central as they discuss how the stout team defence and elite goaltending the Canucks posses is very valuable and can carry them throughout the playoffs to help them make a deep run. The guys break down how Vancouver doesn't posses a naturally high octane offence but can easily take advantage and pounce on opportunities when the opposition makes mistakes and can run up the score that way. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

It's Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether or not this Lindholm injury is that big of a deal, whether trading Hronek at the draft could be a good move if he wants too much money and break down the recent surge of the Nashville Predators plus much more in overrated or underrated. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the excellent team defence the Canucks have played so far this season and whether this team will be able to win tightly contested playoff games. The guys dive into the timeline of the Thatcher Demko injury and how there should be more than enough time to get him back in a few games before the playoffs begin along with what kind of goalie and team would the canucks be best suited to face in the playoffs.

Dan and Sat get into The Open on Canucks Central as they discuss if Elias Lindholm can get healthy and become the two way stud forward that the team and the fanbase expected to receive when the trade was made. The guys break down their thoughts on the likelihood now of Quinn Hughes winning the Norris Trophy with the surge of Roman Josi and consistent play of Cale Makar. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Bik are joined by Irfaan Gaffar to break down the Canucks' loss to LA and discuss how the Kings actually have more talent than they lead on with their style of play. The guys speak on the new defensive pairings and whether Hronek can lead his own pair along with the Elias Lindholm injury and how there should be no rush to bring him back. Later, former Canuck Shane O'Brien joins the show and praises the city of Vancouver for how amazing it is to play in especially come playoff time. He goes on to share his reservations about the Canucks size up front as the playoffs near and that size could hurt them in the post-season. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Dan and Bik get into The Open on Canucks Central as they discuss Vancouver's loss to the Kings last night, the fear of the potential lack of scoring come playoff time and dive into just how fierce the competition is in the Western Conference. This podcast was produced by Ben Basran.

Bik Nizzar and Dan Riccio breakdown the Canucks 3-2 loss to the LA Kings. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet, JT Miller (1:07:00) and Quinn Hughes (1:25:30) post game. Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:28:50) provide their analysis.

Dan and Bik are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about a potential playoff clinching game for the Canucks, the President's Trophy chase, and more.

Dan and Bik get into The Open on Canucks Central as they discuss Elias Lindholm being deemed day-to-day, Conor Garland's fit on the top line, and more.

Bik Nizzar and Dan Riccio breakdown the Canucks 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (41:39), Tyler Myers (6:00), Elias Pettersson (1:11:11) and Conor Garland( 1:23:33) post game. Iain McIntyre (1:30:21) also joins the show with his analysis.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss Elias Lindholm's status, the Canucks' new looks lines, load management and much more! They also answer listener questions and conduct the Rose Ceremony.

Dan and Bik answer all of your mailbag questions! Topics include, ranking positives from last nights game, Canucks potential playoff downfall, Canucks best 3rd line, Tom Wilson suspension, Whitecaps expectations and much more.

Randip Janda joins Dan & Bik for a roundtable discussion. The guys discuss Canucks players performing in the playoffs, other teams matching up vs the Canucks, the impact of hits last night, and should the Canucks put Lindholm with Garland and Joshua? Former NHL player and team Canada GM Rick Nash joins the show. Rick talks about the process of making team Canada, recruiting players, Sidney Crosby, and how hockey has evolved since his playing days. How many guys are like JT Miller?

Dan and Bik discuss the win over Montreal. Dan suggests, "The Canucks have leveled up defensively." Realistically, what are the expectations for Lindholm? The defense looks a lot different this year, how did it get here and who's under contract for next season? Can they afford to keep Hronek or Zadorov? The guys discuss.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (42:00), Sam Lafferty (3:38), Nikita Zadorov (1:13:42) and Conor Garland (1:24:28) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:28:14) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith of the Canadian Press to talk about JT Miller's season so far, the defensive approach the Canucks are taking, and more. Also, the guys get back into the Elias Lindholm conversation and what they want to see from him.

It's a Roundtable version of The Open as Dan, Sat, and Bik discuss Elias Lindholm's play in Vancouver, how much an injury could be impacting him, and much more.

It's Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether or not teams should be afraid of Vegas in the playoffs, load managing players down the stretch, and more is overrated or underrated.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about how Casey DeSmith has played in Thatcher Demko's absence, if DeSmith could get a bigger opportunity elsewhere in the Summer, and more.

It's The Open as Dan and Sat discuss the positive signs on the Canucks power play and how important that will be down the stretch and into the playoffs. Also, in the Roundup section of The Open, they talk about the potential of Vegas' playoff hopes slipping away.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (44:23), Quinn Hughes (8:15) and JT Miller (1:21:13) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:24:06) provide their analysis.

Dan and Sat are joined by Sportsnet's Eric Engels to talk about the latest from the GM meetings in Florida, including some of the potential rule changes. Also, hear from Canucks Insider, Irfaan Gaffar, on the Canucks playing more difficult games, where Pettersson's play is at, and more.

It's The Open as Dan and Sat discuss which Canucks have shown that they deserve to be long-term fits on the team with their play so far this season. Also, in the Roundup they get into the Sabres, Podkolzin, and more.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to discuss Rick Tocchet's approach to the stretch run, the impact of Dakota Joshua's absence, and more. Also, hear from Bill Hoppe of the Times Herald on how the Sabres are shaping up ahead of their matchup against the Canucks.

Dan and Sat get into The Open as they discuss Allvin's recent comments on what could happen with their pending UFA's, the latest on Filip Hronek's next contract, and also talk about some of the new lineup looks in the roundup.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (34:31), Quinn Hughes and JT Miller post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:32:05) provide their analysis.

Dan and Bik answer your questions about JT Miller's spot on the power play, the development of D Elias Pettersson, and much more in Mailbag Friday!

Dan and Bik are joined by Sportsnet's Triple Threat, Iain MacIntyre, to talk about Rick Tocchet's approach to the end of the season, Elias Lindholm's role, and more.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda look back at the Canucks' disappointing overtime loss against Colorado, discuss the pressure the team will be under both internally and externally over the next month, break down Elias Pettersson's game and much more!

Dan and Bik get into The Open as they discuss the core entering uncharted waters as they gear up for the playoffs and what the Canucks need to improve before the postseason.

Dan and Sat discuss the recent reports from Elliotte Friedman on which pending UFA's the Canucks could be prioritizing and who they think should be extended. Also, hear from The Score's John Matisz with his thoughts on the Canucks place in the Western Conference and his recent piece on analytics in the NHL.

Dan and Sat are joined by Bik for a Canucks Central Roundtable as they discuss Elias Pettersson not showing up against the Avs, the lack of resiliency from the team as a whole, and more in The Open.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 OT loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:22:55) provide their analysis.

It's Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether topics such as Hronek's next contract, fights in practice, and much more is overrated or underrated!

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com on Casey DeSmith taking over in Thatcher Demko's absence, whether or not Demko was overplayed, and more. Also, hear from Sean Shapiro of EP Rinkside on headlines from around the NHL and the potential of expansion.

It's The Open on Canucks Central as Dan and Sat get into Canucks management getting locked up long-term and where that management team sits in the NHL. Also, they talk about when the Canucks could turn their attention to some pending UFA's.

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHL Defenceman and current Avs Analyst, John-Michael Liles, to discuss where the Avalanche are at post-deadline ahead of their game against the Canucks on Wednesday. Also, hear from Canucks Insider Irfaan Gaffar on a disappointing deadline and navigating the Filip Hronek contract situation.