Canucks Talk

Jamie and Drance get into the whiteboard as the pair discuss the mounting anticipation ahead of Vancouver's second round series against the Edmonton Oilers.

Jamie starts the show solo and discusses. what it is going to take to contain Connor McDavid and this high octane Oilers offence. Jamie breaks down how far this team has come defensively and highlights some key areas where the Canucks can show what they've learned and that can make them successful in this series. Dan Riccio joins the show and emphasizes how important Game 1 and the beginning of this series is for Vancouver and any underdog to help plant a seed of doubt in the favoured team.

Jamie and Drance break down the importance of special teams for the Canucks in this series against Edmonton and how the powerplay for Vancouver must be better than it was against Nashville. The guys dive into which players for Vancouver are going to need to step up for round two to help give the Canucks the best chance to win. Also hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet following practice.

Jamie and Drance are joined Zach Laing to help preview this second round series between Edmonton and Vancouver. The guys dive into the potent powerplay the Oilers posses and how every call in this series and the results of the first few games will feel pivotal. Jamie and Drance take the stance that the Canucks have at least a puncher's chance and staying out of the box while be imperative to their success while also being an opportunist team that can potentially wear down Edmonton's defence. Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show to give her take on the upcoming series between Vancouver and Edmonton and highlight that the Oilers team the Canucks see will not be anything like or comparable to who they played in the regular season.

Jamie and Drance review a successful opening series victory for Vancouver over Nashville and move into talking all things Oilers and Canucks as they get you set for a round two matchup between the only Canadian teams remaining. The guys dive into hockey being back in Vancouver in mid May, getting to take on a generational talent in Connor McDavid and embracing the underdog status.

Former NHL scout Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason talks about his scouting trip to Finland, analyzing Gavin McKenna and his play style. The guys discuss the Canucks slap passes, and the need to simplify their offensive game. Other topics include Silovs, how Zadorov has been successful, and the NHL playoffs. Jamie and Drance discuss Rick Tocchet's coaching this series and what tools he could use to spark Pettersson and others. What will Andrew Brunette's adjustments be tonight? Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Dimitri talks Canucks shots on net, Canucks vs Preds series, who does Edmonton want to face + NHL Playoff talk.

Hear from Coach Tocchet on a gameday. Tocchet says, "this is what you play for" referring to tonight's Game 6. Drance doesn't like that the league doesn't mandate injury disclosure and announcing starting goalies. Based on their shot volume this series, the Canucks have to score at least two goals to win tonight. Why do the Canucks have such a low amount of shots this series? Jamie and Drance analyze it, and breakdown Pettersson's play this series.

Jamie and Drance get you ready for Game 6, as the Canucks look to close out the series in Nashville. Drance says that the Canucks need a statement win tonight and finish off the series. The guys discuss the potential quick turn around for an Edmonton series if they move on. Drance reports on the goalie situation at practice, suggesting that Silovs will start Game 6. Coach Tocchet is a finalist for the Jack Adams. Is there a realistic scenario where the Canucks keep Zadorov? Lineup notes and betting odds

Canucks PxP man Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Jamie and Batch discuss the Canucks power play, biggest concern and issue for Elias Pettersson, the risk of changing up the lines for Game 6, and the Canucks edge in this series. Shayna Goldman from The Athletic joins the show. Shayna shares her thoughts on the Canucks series, Quinn Hughes usage, Elias Pettersson's play, the Oilers playoff run and Leafs vs Bruins Game 6. Hear from Coach Tocchet after practice.

Jamie is joined by Canucks Central's Sat Shah. The guys discuss JT Miller's leadership, coaching adjustments for Game 6, who starts in net for the Canucks, Hughes' ice time, and more. Jamie talks Canucks biggest story from practice today, including work on the power play. Is Tocchet unwilling to tweak the lineup? Quinn Hughes slander from texters? Jamie debates the Quinn Hughes takes.

Jamie Dodd gives you a 'vibe' check from Canucks practice in Nashville. Drance joins post-practice, he reports that the Canucks lines are the same as game 5. JT Miller arrives at practice in a surprise outfit. Jamie urges fans to keep calm, as it is not panic time. It is official, the Oilers move on to round 2. Lineup notes and betting odds for Game 6.

Ryan Clark of ESPN joins Jamie Dodd. They break down Game 5 between the Canucks and Predators. Jamie Dodd takes your texts and talks about whether the Canucks should stack the top lines in Game 6.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about Quinn Hughes being nominated for the Norris Trophy. Then, they are joined by Don Tayor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They delve into Game 5 against the Nashville Predators. They hit on a number of topics including; Tocchet's decision to not challenge for goaltender interference, Elias Pettersson looking injured, Nikita Zadorov pricing himself out of Vancouver, and just how evenly matched this series is. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas continue to analyze just how close things are between the Canucks and Predators.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap the Canucks 2-1 loss in Game 5 to the Nashville Predators. They deep dive Roman Josi's game-tying goal. Thomas Drance outlines why the goal probably would have stood if Rick Tocchet had challenged for goaltender interference. The guys run through the betting odds for the rest of this series.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Iain MacIntyre ahead of Game 5 between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators. They talk about how crucial tonight's game is for Vancouver. Especially since they've stolen a couple wins against Nashville. They discuss which goaltender to start as well. Then, Emma Lingan joins the show for a Predators perspective on the series. They park some time to talk about Elias Pettersson and his struggles.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas run through this morning's Canucks skate with incredible specificity as they try to unlock which goaltender will start for the team this evening in Game 5 against the Nashville Predators. They run through the betting odds on a number of props.

Jamie starts the show by setting the stage for Game 5 of the Canucks vs Preds from Vancouver. Tonight could be the first time that the Canucks close out a playoff series on home ice since 2011. Jamie outlines the significance of closing the series out tonight and what it would mean for the second round. In the second half we hear from Rick Tocchet after morning skate, but he doesn't show his hand on who will be Vancouver's starting goalie in Game 5.

Jamie Dodd rides solo as he delves into how the Canucks have not been the better team this series on the whole despite leading 3-1. Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet in his practice media availability.

Jamie and Thomas talk about which goaltender to start in Game 5 against the Predators. They also delve into Thatcher Demko being named a Vezina Trophy finalist. Jamie is then joined by Alison Lukan to comment on Dave Hakstol being let go as head coach of the Seattle Kraken. She also weighs in on how the Canucks have played through 4 games of their series. Finally, Bik Nizzar hops in studio to talk about last night's emotional come back victory. They highlight how stellar Brock Boeser has played this series.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap an unbelievable comeback by the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 against the Nashville Predators. They talk about the play of Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, and JT Miller. They highlight Elias Pettersson is reportedly dealing with something. They also talk about how the Canucks' goaltenders have come up big this series. Thomas Drance runs through the betting odds.

Jamie and Drance hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet at morning skate heading into Game 3 in Nashville and the guys break down his comments on not changing too much lineup wise heading into the game. Sean Gentille joins the show to give his take on how the Canucks' series has gone so far, the play of Elias Pettersson and where he thinks the series will go from here. Jamie and Drance dive into the pace of this series so far and note how the Canucks have not held the lead for much of the time through the first few games. Later on, Dimitri Filipovic comes on the show and helps shine some light into what both teams may look to build on and also change systematically as the scene shifts to Nashville.

Jamie and Drance discuss how the p[playstyle of both clubs may change dramatically as the scene shifts to Nashville for Game 3 later this afternoon. The guys try to work through the plethora of different reports on the Thatcher Demko injury and that for the team it shouldn't matter right now and the priority has to just be getting wins and staying in the fight.

Jamie opens Canucks Talk joined by Randip Janda as the two look back on the profound and illustrious career of Bob Cole after the news of his passing Thursday morning. The guys dive into what the Canucks should expect as the series shifts to Nashville and how Pettersson must step up for Vancouver to have a chance to win this series. Later on, Alex Daugherty of the Tennessean joins the show to help shed some light onto the matchups in this series and what Nashville could be looking to change as they get last change upon returning to home ice. Co-host Thomas Drance comes on live from Nashville as him and Jamie discuss how the game plan for Vancouver could alter slightly ahead of Game 3. Brendan Morrison joins the show and breaks down what the Canucks players can do to help get more pucks on the net and not have as many shots blocked.

Jamie is joined by his co-host Thomas Drance who is in Nashville ahead of Game 3 between Vancouver and Nashville on Friday. The guys discuss the importance of this game and how the winner of Game 3 drastically gets a better chance to win the series along with how the Canucks should be expecting to play in a pretty hostile environment. Plus, Jamie and Drance speak on the Demko injury as he is travelling with the team.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by a bevvy of guests. First, Jason Bukala hops on live from Helsinki, Finland to talk about the Canucks play last night. Mainly, all the missed and blocked shots. That makes way for the Crossover with Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal. They dive into Pettersson's struggles and how the Preds are playing against the Canucks top lines. They also talk about the goalie situation with Demko out. Jamie and Thomas talk about Nils Hoglander's play and where the Canucks can find more offence in their lineup. Finally, Brendan Batchelor joins Jamie as the pair observe how well the Canucks actually played last night despite the score. They also talk about Casey DeSmith and Elias Pettersson.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas recap a disappointing loss by the Vancouver Canucks to the Nashville Predators in Game 2 of Round 1. They talk about the team's inability to get their shots on net. Jamie and Thomas talk about the teams overall and play and the play of Casey DeSmith. They delve into Elias Pettersson's underwhelming performance and what the team needs from him moving forward. Drancer highlights how he has become the scapegoat for the Canucks. He also outlines the series betting odds after two games.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Ryan Clark of ESPN for an outsider's perspective on the Canucks chances without Thatcher Demko in net. Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine joins the fellas to talk about how it'll mostly be a mental battle for DeSmith today. He also talks about how the Canucks have scouted Sarros. Woodley gets into how the Predators will change their game to attack DeSmith.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas react to the Thatcher Demko injury news. Drancer outlines the timeline leading towards the injury, and where we should have seen this possibly coming. The guys talk about how the Canucks will need to play without their talisman in net. They discuss Casey DeSmith's role in replacing Demko and how the Canucks should have enough to still win this series. As always we run through the betting odds.

Jamie Dodd reacts to the Thatcher Demko injury bombshell. He is joined by Dan Riccio as the pair make sense of what has happened. They talk about the challenge ahead of the Canucks as they take on the Predators without their starting goaltender. They delve into which players will be under the spotlight to step up in Demko's absence. Sportsnet's NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins the show to shed light on the injury and the recovery timeline.

Jamie and Drance speak on the success of the Canucks and it's management group when it comes to evaluating talent, obtaining quality pieces for a good price and being able to develop players as well using Dakota Joshua as a prime example. The guys dive into the plethora of UFA's the Canucks have on their rosters and where the priorities should lie. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet as well following Canucks practice.

Jamie and Drance are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith as they dive into last night's game one victory for the Canucks and highlight some standout players and matchups including the solid play of Elias Lindholm. The guys break down the game of Elias Pettersson in a scoreless effort for him despite some near misses and solid positional play throughout the night. Alison Lukan joins the show as well and praises the development of Dakota Joshua's game throughout his career. She as well discusses the depth Vancouver possesses that many others don't and paints a picture of how that could enable this team to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Jamie and Drance praise the energy of the Canucks crowd in a game one victory for vancouver over Nashville. The guys discuss the fantastic play of the third line with Joshua, Lindholm and Garland along with what the matchups look liked like last night and what people can expect between these two teams moving forward.

Jamie and Drance discuss if Conor Garland plays well in the playoffs, does the narrative around the OEL trade change. The guys debate narratives in the playoffs, and whether Elias Lindholm has changed his. Dom Luszczyszyn from The Athletic joins the show. Dom discusses why the Vancouver Canucks are favourites over Nashville and if it's deserved. Dom on if Nashville's roster can hold up through the playoffs, the path to victory for the Predators, what the model says about JT Miller, and if Hughes will win the Norris. Dimitri Filipovic from The Hockey PDOCast joins the show. Topics of discussion include, Canucks vs Preds matchup, how each team can win the series, and Stanley Cup Playoff first round playoff picks. The show ends with a Conn-Smythe draft.

Jamie and Drance are hyped for the Playoffs. The guys discuss how the narrative over Conor Garland has shifted this year, the Canucks vs Predators round one schedule, and the toughest Western Conference first round opponents. Playoff forecast and betting odds.

There is still one last game for the Canucks to play in the regular season and so Jamie and Thomas walk you through the potential line combinations since Brock Boeser has not made the trip East, but the guys quickly get caught up analyzing the Canucks v Preds matchup. Then Brendan Batchelor joins the show to look ahead at the pros and cons of the matchup with Nashville and what the relocation of the Coyotes means for the league. Finally, Joe Rexrode of The Athletic joins the show to offer a deeper dive into the Nashville Predators.

On Today's Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas analyze how the Canucks match up against their first round playoff opponents, the Nashville Predators. The guys offer up ideas for why this series might not be as easy as some fans may think. Vancouver's 5-on-5 defense against the Predators scoring ability will be the difference in this series, obviously, but the fellas argue which team is better poised to have prolonged success.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks clinching the Pacific Divison. They also quibble over the term Pacific Division Champion. They talk about how good Demko looked last night. They also delve into playoff scheduling and the lineup as a result versus Winnipeg. The fellas talk about the playoff odds and playoff lines.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the desperation in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They debate whether the NHL should adopt play-in games. The Crossover also talk about the Canucks winning Pacific Division. They talk about Rick Tocchet's merits for the Jack Adams Award. They also discuss whether this is the biggest turnaround season-over-season by the Canucks in franchise history. Also hear from Jason Bukala who comments on Western Conference teams sleeping on Vancouver heading into the playoffs. They also talk about the Canucks readiness heading into the first round. Finally, hear from Rick Tocchet in his practice availability.

Jamie and Thomas hear from Rick Tocchet after the morning skate. They talk about the job that Tocchet has accomplished after 15 months on the job. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to talk about Nashville potentially playing the Vancouver Canucks in round one of the playoffs. He debates that there is no clear best-case scenario for Vancouver. Then, Jamie and Thomas discuss which player will likely improve the most in the playoffs. They also talk about how much the Canucks need Lindholm to raise his play.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas set up the final home game of the Canucks' regular season. It's also another chance for Andrei Kuzmenko to get revenge on his former club. Jamie and Thomas debate the extent to which the Canucks miss his offence. The fellas also run through the updated division-clinching scenarios and conference-clinching scenarios. They also highlight Demko's return to action tonight. As always the guys run through the betting odds as well.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance welcome Gemma Karstens-Smith to talk about the vibe in the market ahead of the Canucks' first home playoff games in a decade. They talk about the Canucks' most likely playoff matchups. The fellas also get updates from Canucks' practice. The most important being that Thatcher Demko is scheduled to return against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Hear from Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet in his practice media availability.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap the Canucks victory over the Edmonton Oilers that all but secures the Pacific Divison for the first time since 2013. They talk about this team clinching the 3rd best point total in team history. They also talk about the Canucks potential playoff matchups by percentages.

Drance and guest host Dimitri Filipovic analyze the Canucks since the all-star break. The guys discuss the first round playoff matchups for the Vancouver Canucks, between Nashville, Vegas and LA. Should the Canucks double down next season with this group or chase other players for their roster?

Drance and guest host Dimitri Filipovic dive into what's up with the Canucks. The guys discuss Demko's return and "rest vs rust". Does Edmonton care about winning the Pacific? Mark Stone returns to practice for Vegas, the guys share their thoughts. Hanifin contract reaction and comparisons to Hronek. Canucks lineup notes, Pius Suter on line 1, and if the Canucks are short a top-6 forward.

Jamie and Drance recap the loss vs Arizona and how the dominos could fall the rest of the season. The officiating was bad, but the Canucks weren't good either. Can Edmonton catch Vancouver in the standings? The guys analyze the remaining NHL schedule. What is the plan for Demko? The guys discuss Silovs, DeSmith, and who will get the next few games.

Head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks, Jeremy Colliton joins the show. Jeremy discusses the playoff push in these last 4 games of the regular season. Aatu Räty playing on the wing, and more. Jamie and Drance discuss the Canucks updated lines at practice, including Pius Suter on line 1. What is Podkolzin doing right/wrong, and should he be in the lineup going forward. The guys discuss Canucks lines and who should be in/out. Hanifin signs an 8-year extension, what does this mean for Hronek? Former NHLer Jason Demers joins the show. Jason talks about Conor Garland, Arizona situation, and what's to come for the organization. Jason ranks his Canucks playoff matchups and who scares him the most. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark & Lina Setaghian The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In this edition of the Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas run through the full list of developing information we have on the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake City, Utah. Does the NHL recalibrate the Pacific Division as a result? The fellas also delve into the Canucks' lineup notes and playoff forecast as things begin to crystalize. As always they look at the betting odds as well.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They dive into the Arizona Coyotes to Utah reports. Dhaliwal provides two classic moments for the segments that you will not want to miss. The fellas are joined by Executive Director of Canucks For kids Alex Oxenham and Board Member Natalie Miller join to discuss the 34th annual Telethon! Jason Bukala joins the show to touch on Tij Iginla's rise. They also talk about Elias Lindholm's potential return and what they want to see from the Canucks' mid-season acquisition. The guys also talk to Bukala about the Canucks PK.

Thomas Drance rides solo in this episode of Canucks Talk. He talks about the impressive play of Dakota Joshua and Arturs Silovs. Shayna Goldman joins the show to talk about playoff matchups out West. They also touch on JT Miller as a potential Selke candidate. Finally, Kevin Woodley joins Drancer to talk about Thatcher Demko returning to Canucks' practice. They also touch on the effectiveness of DeSmith and Silovs.

Thomas Drance rides solo in this edition of The Whiteboard. He revisits the Canucks impressive win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. A game that saw multiple Canucks reach milestones on the night. Thomas runs through the playoff forecast and betting odds.

Jamie and Thomas welcome in Gemma Karstens-Smith to set up tonight's clash between the Canucks and Golden Knights. They delve into Silovs starting for Vancouver, the Canucks' special teams, and potential playoff matchups. Then, hear from Rick Tocchet in his gameday skate availability. Finally, Jamie and Thomas have a laugh at Scottsdale's Mayor proclaiming he will not support the Coyotes' big arena development.

Jamie and Drance discuss if these last 6 games for the Canucks matter at all. What should the NHL change about their schedule? The guys discuss resting Pettersson if he's injured. Canucks PxP Brendan Batchelor joins the show. On a scale of 1-10 how much do these last games matter for the Canucks. Topics include Artur Silovs starting vs LA, what is missing from Petey, and more on the Canucks. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Drance and Dim discuss LA 1-3-1, largest threat to Canucks in the first round, and a type of Stanley Cup team draft.

Your daily deep dive on the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie and Drance analyze the Norris Trophy race, as some seem that Josi can catch up to Hughes, as well as Makar. Juulsen nominated for trophy, and Canucks haven't had any substantial contract talks with their D-men. Updated betting and playoff odds.

Jamie and Drance discuss observations from last nights game. Elias Pettersson's play, Artur Silovs, and Hronek. Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton joins the show. Jeremy talks Abby playoffs, integrating new young players, expectations for Elias Pettersson in Abby, and Artur Silovs play. The guys discuss the Canucks backup goalie situation, and what to do after this season. In the second segment, the guys go into what's up with the Canucks in "The Whiteboard". Are they way to reliant on Quinn Hughes? Hronek's price and if it is too expensive for what he offers. Lineup notes and betting odds.

In this edition of the crossover with Donnie and Dhali, the guys discuss Quinn Hughes being a lock for the Norris Trophy. Other topics of debate include Dakota Joshua's potential raise and what a fair price for him is in free agency, Podkolzin's recent play, Artur Silovs potential, and when will Lindholm return?

Jamie and Thomas focus on Elias Pettersson and admit that the Canucks' star forward needs to be better. The fellas acknowledge that he is not the sole reason why the team is struggling, however. Jason Bukala joins the show to talk about Landon DuPont, who projects to be the next great NHL talent. They then delve into the struggling Canucks and Jason weighs in on Pettersson's struggles. Jamie and Thomas also look ahead to the Coyotes game tonight. Hear from Rick Tocchet at the morning skate.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas revisit an ugly 6-3 Canucks loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss the Nikita Zadorov major. As always the fellas run through the betting odds and playoff forecast.

Jamie and Thomas are asked which Western Conference clubs would want to face the Vancouver Canucks in the playoffs. They highlight the Colorado Avalanche as the only team that should truly scare Canucks fans. Jesse Granger of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights ahead of their matchup on Tuesday night. Also, hear from Rick Tocchet from morning skate. Jamie and Thomas run through the line combinations are quibble over the confusion before the playoffs.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas get set for the Canucks' matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. They run through the lineup notes for both sides, including Tomas Hertl returning the Knights practice without a non-contact jersey. They run through the betting odds and division odds.

On the day that the Canucks open the voting for their team awards, Jamie and Thomas debate which players fill which awards. Most importantly, they both agree that it's time for Conor Garland to win the unsung hero award this year after missing out in previous seasons. Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show to weigh on te unsung hero debate. They also discuss why Dakota Joshua is the best value for money, and why he should be a top priority to re-sign. Hear from Rick Tocchet in his practice day media avail.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks clinching a playoff spot and surpassing 100 points. They will host playoff games for the first time since 2015. They also delve into the Canucks' team awards, as voting is open. They argue who the Canucks' unsung hero will be this season. Jamie and Thomas talk about Lekkerimaki's Abbotsford debut over the weekend, and they discuss the latest on Thatcher Demko's rehab.

Kevin Woodley joins the show. Kevin talks the main issue with the top PP unit, the potential first round playoff matchups, Canucks experimenting with their lineups, if Arturs Silovs will see any playing time and Casey DeSmith's play thus far. Eran Clark joins the show to talk all things NHL. Topics include, the scariest team in the West, Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart, and if he's buying Nashville as a real threat in the Western Conference. Who's been the most important depth forward for the Canucks this season? The guys discuss Demko and Lindholm's injury status.

The latest news into what's up with the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie asks, are the Canucks one dimensional on offense? Jamie and Josh discuss the 5v5 scoring, the struggling powerplay and how they need to add something on offense come playoff time. Jamie suggests that the powerplay should be elite, and that the team needs more from Elias Pettersson in the playoffs. The latest on Lindholm's injury and what it does to the Canucks lineup. An update on Tom Willander and lineup notes.

Sean Shapiro covers the Dallas Stars for EP Rinkside, joins the show. Sean talks Stankoven's rise, Duchene's fit, Chris Tanev's play thus far on his new team, Jake Oettinger and all things Dallas Stars. Randip Janda joins Jamie for the hour. The guys discuss Dakota Joshua's production, Arshdeep Bains back in the lineup + who will fill in the vacant forward role going into the playoffs? Jamie asks, "What is going on with Elias Lindholm?" and the guys discuss whether Elias can come back and produce offensively. How long will Lekkerimaki be with Abby? Hear from Coach Tocchet on a gameday. Would you rather see Vegas or Nashville in the first round?

Your daily deep dive into what's up with the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks have another chance to clinch a playoff spot tonight at Rogers Arena. Jamie analyzes the matchup vs the Dallas Stars, and why they are successful this season. Hear Friedman's latest update on Demko and Lindholm's health. Lineup notes, including Bains in for tonight's game.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas get an injury update on Elias Lindholm from Rick Tocchet, Dakota Joshua, and Thatcher Demko. We run through the playoff odds and betting odds.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. The fellas talk about the Canucks form ahead of their clash against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night for the top spot in the West. They also get into over what fair value is for Filip Hronek, especially since the player has arb rights. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss Jonathan Lekkerimaki joining the Abbotsford Canucks. They also debate the better matchup for the Canucks; Nashville or Vegas?

Jamie and Thomas run through the possible first-round playoff matchups the Canucks could be facing, including Nashville and Vegas. They also comment on the inevitability of one of Edmonton or Colorado making it to the West final. They highlight Winnipeg and Dallas as preferred opponents for the Canucks. Sean Gentille of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Predator's recent success, the Rangers looking strong out East, and Vegas having to integrate new faces after a busy deadline. Finally, the fellas talk about the Canucks' blueline, and how Hughes and Hronek have done this season.

In this edition of the Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas highlight the things the LA Kings do that make it so difficult for the Canucks to break them down. This on the heels of the team's 3-2 loss on Monday night. They also talk about Elias Lindholm who is officially day-to-day. As always the playoff forecast and betting odds are presented as well.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance highlight the play of Conor Garland on the Pettersson line and how when Dakota Joshua returns the Canucks can't afford to reunite that third line right away. They discuss whether the Garland, Pettersson, Hoglander line would be effective in the playoffs. Gemma Karstens-Smith makes her return to the show. They talk about Rick Tocchet's impact on the team since his arrival as he is the betting favourite to win the Jack Adams award this season. Finally, Jamie and Thomas talk about the team's PK and they talk about possible playoff matchups.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas talk about how the Canucks could be the first team in the 2023-24 season to clinch a playoff spot tonight. They discuss how Tocchet's recent coaching has seen this team continue to get better, and they also touch on Elias Lindholm's absence as he continues to battle through a nagging injury. As always they touch on the betting odds and playoff forecast.

Washington Capitals PxP man Joe Beninati joins the show. Joe talks Capitals style of play and identity this season. The guys discuss Alex Ovechkin's play, Capitals new core, and preview the Capitals vs Canucks. Jamie and Drance go through Dakota Joshua's potential contract and what it could look like, plus should he be in the top 6 when he returns? Is Elias Pettersson elite? Hear from Coach Tocchet after practice. Coach talks about fatigue/rest, getting Lindholm more involved, and more. Hockey PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. The guys discuss the Capitals this season and mid-teams. The show ends with a sandwich draft.

Jamie and Drance highlight what's up with the Vancouver Canucks. The guys react to the signing of NCAA player Christian Felton. Hear the latest updates on Canucks UFA's from Elliotte Friedman, including Myers, Zadorov and Blueger. The guys discuss potential contracts and a Hronek deal. Lineup notes and playoff forecast.

Kyle Bukauskas from Sportsnet's Hockley Night in Canada joins the show. Kyle talks Canucks vs Avalanche and what the Canucks can take from it. How will the Canucks playoff inexperience impact them? Kyle ranks the Canadian teams in which the country would get behind in a playoff run. Which Canadian team has the best chance to win the Cup this season? Fight at practice between who? The guys discuss Pettersson's play as of late, and if there needs to be a juggle of the lines. Analyzing Pettersson's play and if the team should be concerned about him heading to the playoffs. The Canucks special teams continues to be a problem. The guys discuss signing UFA's and which players are a priority, and how it's possible with the internal cap structure.

Your daily deep dive into what's up with the Canucks! Jamie and Drance recap the loss vs Colorado. The game was evenly matched, Canucks have to attack and not sit back with the lead. Jamie shares his biggest concern going into the playoffs for the Canucks. The Canucks have no control over the refs, it's reality. Lineup notes and playoff forecast.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. This week they debate whether the Canucks overused Thatcher Demko before his injury, how will Casey DeSmith fair in his place, and what is the right dollar amount to extend Filip Hronek? Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet ahead of tonight's game against the Avalanche. Plus, Sportsnet prospects analyst Jason Bukala joins the show to talk about college free agent season. Will the Canucks dip their toe in the waters?

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance set up tonight's clash between the Canucks and Avalanche at Rogers Arena. They talk about Colorodo's new additions in Mittlestadt and Walker, and they discuss how you can slow down Nathan MacKinnon. Then, they delve into the team extending Emilie Castonguay and Cammi Granato while promoting Ryan Johnson to Assistant GM. As always the guys look at the betting odds and playoff forecast.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Jeff Marek as they continue to break down where the Canucks go from here with the injury to Thatcher Demko and touch on the fact that it may be better that it happened now to give him some rest as Vancouver heads into the playoffs. The guys discuss just how competitive the western conference is and how difficult and tiring it will be for one team to make it through the west on their way to the Cup Final. Later, hear from Randip Janda as he joins the show and emphasizes the importance of team defence especially now with Demko out week to week. Also hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet as he speaks with the media for the first time following Vancouver's two days off.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance open by discussing the call up of Arturs Silovs to the Vancouver Canucks to be the new backup goalie with the recent injury to Thatcher Demko. The guys discuss the possibility of him getting in for a game during this stretch with Demko out and break down whether or not he could be considered to be a permanent backup come next season. As well Jamie and Thomas dive into what a contract extension could look like for Tyler Myers.

Jamie and Thomas continue the discussion of where the Canucks go from here with an injury to netminder Thatcher Demko and how sustained defensive fortitude is the key to success during this time without him. Kevin Woodley joins the show to give his take on the implications of the Demko injury and dive into how a guy like Demko may only need a couple games under his belt to be ready for playoff hockey. The guys discuss the injury history of Thatcher Demko and speak on whether he's built to be a work horse starting goalie or is more of a sprinter that gets hot and can be amazing but for shorter periods of time.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down a massive win by the Canucks over the Winnipeg Jets in a dominant effort against a Jets team that has deep playoff run aspirations. The guys praise Quinn Hughes for his stellar play and consistent performance night in and out with the ability to have a major impact on every game he plays. As well, they speak on the Thatcher Demko injury and what the future may hold for the team with the cloudiness surrounding the injury as the playoff seeding race continues to heat up.

Jamie Dodd, Thomas Drance, and Bik Nizzar break down a lethargic NHL trade deadline as the Vancouver Canucks stood pat while their Western Conference rivals all bulked up. The fellas react in real-time to the Vegas Golden Knights acquiring Tomas Hertl from the San Jose Sharks. Jamie runs through the adjusted playoff forecast and betting odds following all the trades. We hear from Patrik Allvin in his post-deadline press conference.

Jamie and Thomas take you through to the trade deadline as they wait for the Canucks to make a deal before noon Pacific.

Jamie and Thomas continue the discussion of what could come for Vancouver at the trade deadline and break down how the recent actions of this management group may hint that no massive moves are imminent. Sean Gentille from The Athletic in Pittsburgh joins the show to give the latest on the Jake Guentzel situation and how as time passes, the price on a return for Guentzel may change and not bring the massive haul that GM Kyle Dubas initially wanted. The guys continue to break down how the addition of Elias Lindholm has not worked out as everyone may have hoped so far. Also, hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet as well on a Canucks gameday.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss Vegas acquiring defenceman Noah Hanifin as they continue to bolster their roster and get better heading into the playoffs. The Canucks will play Vegas tonight and the new additions are expected to be in the lineup. Vancouver's chances to get Guentzel seem to be dwindling with the high price point Pittsburgh has and how many teams are in on getting him.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks win over the LA Kings last night. A night that saw Elias Pettersson break out of his shell and show his top form. They run through the broadsheet as the Canucks seem to be aggressively shopping ahead of the Friday deadline. They break down the playoff forecast and betting odds.

On a day that saw five NHL trades before the conclusion of the show, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance broke down all the transactions that occurred. Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal join the show for the weekly crossover to discuss the Canucks interests before the Friday deadline. Could Guentzel land in Vancouver? Is Podkolzin on his way out? Will they sign Kessel? Jason Bukala joins the show as well to analyze some of the prospect pieces that have moved today.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic to speculate on the NHL trade market. The guys delve into what they expect from the Canucks this week. Then, following a bombshell report, Jamie and Thomas react to the Canucks potentially flipping Elias Lindholm to Boston in a Jake Guentzel deal.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks' $150m renovation plans for Rogers Arena that include brand new black seats (with cupholders). They preview tonight's matchup against the LA Kings. They delve into the lineup notes as Carson Soucy is slated to return. As always we run through the playoff forecast and betting odds.

In this edition of the Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas revisit the Canucks dominant performance over the Anaheim Ducks. They delve into the Jake Guentzel reports as the Canucks are said to be back in on the Penguins forward. However, the price seems to be out of the range of what the Canucks are comfortable paying. They dive into lineup notes from practice. As always, they touch on the betting lines and playoff odds.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Pat Brisson, agent for Elias Pettersson. They delve into the process behind signing the 8-year extension and the truth behind what spurred action last week. Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic joins the show to break down Pettersson's true value from an analytics perspective now that he's locked in at $11.6m/season. Finally, the guys revisit the Canucks win over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Elias Pettersson has signed an 8 year extension with the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie and Thomas delve into the numbers and what the Canucks will do moving forward now that their talisman has locked in with the team.

Jamie and Drance discuss when Pettersson could sign. Topics of discussion include Lindholm, Bains play last night, Podkolzin being called up, and line combinations. Jamie says it's time to get the PP1 unit back together. Former NHL executive Jonathan Wall joins the show. He talks about the process of going through a trade deadline, NHL's rules post deadline, projecting salary cap for next season, Pettersson's RFA situation, Hronek cap planning and more. The guys discuss cap space and flexibility in the NHL. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. He talks Anaheim Ducks poor season, tiering pacific division playoff teams, building a Pettersson trade package, and drafting trade fits.

Jamie and Drance recap the loss vs LA last night. Drance suggests the biggest concern about the Canucks is their ability to generate offense 5 on 5. The guys delve into the Pettersson saga in the broadsheet, discussing Elliotte Friedman's comments. Does extending Pettersson impact your decision to go all in this season? Playoff update and betting odds.

Canucks PxP man Brendan Batchelor joins the show. He talks Pettersson contract, suggesting the Canucks should pay him whatever he wants. Batch discusses the shake up on the Canucks blue line, what he's been seeing from Lindholm, improvements the team can make before the deadline, and Demko starting yet again. Daniel Gee, contributor at EP Rinkside joins the show. Daniel talks Vasily Podkolzin and how he's been developing in Abbotsford. Daniel also discusses Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Tom Willander's play this year. Hear from Coach Tocchet on a Canucks gameday. The guys discuss Tocchet's comments. Topics include Pius Suter, Hellebuyck's dominance and more.

Jamie and Drance open the headlines discussing the Frank Seravalli report on Pettersson potentially signing an 8-year extension with the Canucks. The guys analyze the potential contract and how the dominos could fall. Hear from Elliott Friedman on the Jeff Marek show talking about the Pettersson situation. Should the Canucks have been in on Tanev at that price? Update on lines and betting odds.

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas recap a tough double-blown lead by the Vancouver Canucks last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. JT Miller showed some special form and continues to wow the fanbase with his play. They dissect today's line rushes in practice. In the broadsheet, the fellas talk about the Jake Guentzel trade rumours. As always they look at the playoff forecast and betting odds.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They delve into last night's loss to the Penguins and JT Miller's spectacular play. They talk about the Elias Pettersson story and the reactions coming from the fanbase. Dhaliwal provides an update on Guentzel and they debate whether the Canucks have enough to buy another big piece before the deadline. Jamie and Thomas go after fans who can't help but compare Miller to Pettersson every time Miller does something good and Pettersson doesn't. Jason Bukala joins the show to get an outsider's perspective on the Vancouver Canucks.