All posts by John-Michael Liles, Irfaan Gaffar

The Open: The Canucks Were Gentle and Supple in Vegas

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.

This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.

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.

Sizing up Potential Playoff Matchups

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.

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.

The Open: Quinn Hughes Is Special

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.

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.

What to Expect from Vegas + Canucks’ Unsung Heroes

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.

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.

The Open: Is the Sky Falling for the Canucks

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.

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.

Post Game: Squeaking One Out

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.

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 The Booth: Preparing for Playoffs

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.

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.

Post Game: Stars Flickering

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. 

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Predators Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

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.

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.