Canucks Talk

The Whiteboard: Opening Night in The NHL

07 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Bik talk about opening night across the NHL as the Canucks wait until Thursday to kick off their season against Calgary. We break down Allvi...

Canucks Opening Night Is Set

06 Oct 2025

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Jamie is joined by Landon Ferraro as they discuss the The Canucks’ opening night roster. They talk Braeden Cootes stealing the spotlight as the firs...

The Whiteboard: Cootes Cracks the Roster

06 Oct 2025

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Jamie gets into the Canucks’ opening night roster, with Braeden Cootes stealing the spotlight as the first 18-year-old to crack the lineup in 35 yea...

The Final Preseason Roster Battle

03 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Josh preview the final preseason game at Rogers Arena. Brendan Batchelor joins as they get into Canucks roster decisions from Cootes skating...

The Whiteboard: The Canucks Dress Rehearsal

03 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Josh discuss the Canucks final pre-season game with a high-stakes showdown against a full-strength Oilers squad, and roster decisions hangin...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Dismantle The Flames

02 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks dismantling the Flames 8–1 in Calgary, with standout performances from Mancini, Bains, and a power-play spark f...

Victor Mancini Has Paid His Dues

02 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks dismantling the Flames 8–1 in Calgary, with standout performances from Mancini, Bains, and a power-play spark f...

Canucks Trajectory Watch

01 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks-Flames matchup in Calgary, where playoff implications and player trajectories are already in focus. Jason Buka...

The Whiteboard: Who's Got The Most To Prove?

01 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks’ clash with the Flames in Calgary, where rising stars Bains, Mancini, and D-Petey face pivotal moments in the...

The Rebuild is Dead

30 Sep 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to Kirill Kaprizov's record setting new contract and liken it to what Quinn Hughes is expected to receive in a coup...

The Whiteboard: Who Fills in for Hoglander?

30 Sep 2025

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Live from AJ’s Pizza, Jamie and Thomas break down the latest with the Canucks as training camp trims the roster and Nils Höglander is sidelined 8–...

Braeden Cootes' Sky High Potential

29 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks splitting their weekend games,  the real buzz around Braeden Cootes, who's making a legit push for NHL minutes...

The Whiteboard: Cootes Case for NHL Ice

29 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about Braeden Cootes' growing case for NHL minutes—while Lekkerimaki continues to impress. Elias Pettersson’s debut was a mi...

Open Face Sandwich Compliments

26 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas unpack the Canucks’ pre-season opener at Rogers arena, spotlighting key debuts, lineup decisions, and early storylines like Evander...

The Whiteboard: The Rogers Arena Debut

26 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks’ first pre-season clash at Rogers Arena, where Hughes, Hronek, DeBrusk, Boeser, Kane, Lankinen, and Elias Pet...

Canucks Actual Roster Battles

25 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ 3-1 win over the Flames in Abbotsford, spotlighting Demko’s solid return. Dom Luszczyszyn joins to discus...

The Whiteboard: Demko Returns!

25 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ 3-1 win over the Flames in Abbotsford, spotlighting Demko’s solid return and Hoglander’s bittersweet ni...

The Whiteboard: Roster Locks

24 Sep 2025

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On The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas debate which players are locked in for the Canucks’ opening night roster and whether Blueger’s trade status ch...

Goalies, D Battles & Cootes' Case

24 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali as they dive into the goalie conundrum between Demko and Lankinen, with speculation about a three-goal...

Canucks Preseason Puzzles

23 Sep 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into training camp dynamics, lineup experiments, and the battle for second-line right wing, with Garland emerging as a key figur...

The Things You Can Takeaway From Preseason

22 Sep 2025

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In this episode of Canucks Talk, the guys dive into the stakes of the upcoming season and what that means for management’s approach. They explore Ad...

The Whiteboard: We're Back

22 Sep 2025

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In this episode of The Whiteboard, we’re officially back as the Canucks kick off another season. We recap training camp in Penticton and the first p...

Elite Potential or Risky Rebuild?

04 Jul 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down the Canucks’ outlook heading into the season, highlighting their defensive depth, uncertain center group, and the high-ri...

Is Brock Boeser a Ring of Honour Lock?

03 Jul 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Josh Elliott-Wolfe join producer Lina Setaghian in a Cap or No Cap segment where they give their opinions on different situations, such...

Piecing Together the Forward Core Puzzle

03 Jul 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Josh Elliott-Wolfe get into the latest free agency news, starting with Nik Ehlers signing a long-term deal with Carolina. They review s...

Operation Keep Hughes

02 Jul 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali for the last crossover of the season! Plus Jason Bukala joins to go over the Canucks draft picks and t...

The Band Is Back Together

01 Jul 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by guests Sean Gentille and Dimitri Filipovic as they discuss the free agency deals across the league and look ahead to wh...

Brock Boeser Is Here to Stay

01 Jul 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance kick off NHL Free Agnecy day as they keep you updated on all the moves plus their live reaction to Brock Boeser re-signin...

Free Agency Has Not Been Kind

30 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks cautious approach to free agency. They get into potential targets like Mikael Granlund, with other  Dvorak, Rosl...

Trade Winds and Forward Fits

27 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the flurry of NHL activity and get into rumours swirling around Garland’s future, potential fits like McCann, Geekie, and N...

Evander Kane Speaks on Becoming a Canuck + Jason Bukula on NHL Draft

26 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance take a listen to Evander Kane's first media availability since joining the team. They react to his answers to various que...

Trying to Improve by Leaps and Bounds

26 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the biggest news in hockey, starting with the Canucks acquiring forward Evander Kane from the Edmonton Oilers. Wh...

A Risky Trade for a Room with Culture Issues

25 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Vancouver Canucks trading for Evander Kane from the Edmonton Oilers. They weigh is on ice upside with his ch...

Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Mogilny

24 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Abbotsford Canucks winning the AHL's Calder Trophy before reacting live to the announcement that former Canu...

Just Resigning Suter Doesn't Inspire

23 Jun 2025

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In this edition of Canucks Talk, Jamie and Thomas react to the Trevor Zegras trade to the Philadelphia Flyers. A player the Canucks have long been int...

What Risks to Take in Making a Champion

20 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Ben Lypka (1:30) to discuss the Abbotsford Canucks. Their historic run culminated in the best game of the s...

Batting for a Home Run, not a Single

20 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance review the latest Canucks news, starting with the Abbotsford Canucks being one win away from the Calder Cup. Then they ch...

Building a Contender is Easier Said Than Done

19 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance get into the Canucks most dire needs, and how the team plans on addressing them. The team is willing to part with future ...

The Crossover: Canucks Running Out of Options at Center

19 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to discuss the Canucks biggest needs. With multiple signings being announced t...

Dynasty Mode?

18 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Panthers back-to-back with a dominant Game 6 win. We break down their run, Abbotsford’s playoff push, Vancouver’s ros...

Oilers Last Stand and Calder Cup in Abby

17 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the lineup changes for Edmonton and discuss whether the Oilers will be able to force a game 7. Plus Landon Ferraro joins t...

Panthers’ Blueprint

16 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into how the Florida Panthers' success stems from smart management and relentless play. Harman Dayal joins to discuss Edmonton’...

Petey Stays Put?

12 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas preview Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final plus they are joined by Donnie and Dhali as they dive into the latest on Elias Pettersson’s...

Anything Isn't Possible Confirmed

10 Jun 2025

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In todays episode, Jamie Todd and Thomas Drance break down how the Panthers have stifled the Oilers and why Florida’s relentless style could lead to...

From Abby to Glory

09 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss The Abbotsford Canucks are headed to the Calder Cup Finals after a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over the Texas Stars, sealing t...

Breaking The Core + Supporting Petey

06 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas react to Adam Foote’s comments about Elias Pettersson, questioning whether the Canucks' core can truly contend. Mark Spector dives ...

Adam Foote Talks Coaching Staff and the Latest on Marco Rossi

05 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and react to the Canucks announcing their new assistant coaches. They go live ...

Forechecks and Facility Checks

04 Jun 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down Florida’s forecheck vs. Edmonton’s transition game. They dive into the latest Canucks storylines with Donnie and Dhali...

Canucks Bench Additions & Gambling on Pettersson

03 Jun 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks hiring Kevin Dean, the search for an offensive assistant, and Pius Suter’s uncertain future. The...

Canucks Goalie Conundrum & Offseason Outlook

02 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie and Thomas dive deep into the team's crucial goaltending situation, debating how Arturs Silovs' recent performa...

Stop Whining, Start Winning

29 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down Florida's dominance over Carolina and debate whether tax advantages truly sway NHL players. Brandon Astle (27:00) joins to...

Is Making The Playoffs Good Enough?

28 May 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance explore what a successful offseason really looks like for the Canucks — and whether simply making the playoffs is enoug...

The Crossover: Keeper Worth Keeping

28 May 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Donnie and Rick as they dive into the swirling Thatcher Demko trade rumors, questioning the timing and logi...

Abby Dominates, Marner Debates & a Flying Chair

27 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Abbotsford Canucks crushing Colorado to advance, with Silovs and Karlsson shining — and a wild chair-throwing incident....

Panthers, Picks, and Playoff Panic

26 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the red-hot playoff runs of the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, the Dallas Stars' troubles in net, and Team USA’s ...

Prime Time Panthers

23 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about Marner's elite value and potential blockbuster trades to Vancouver's path out of the NHL's "mushy middle," this episode di...

Prospects, Playoffs & Panic Buttons

22 May 2025

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Jamie dives into the Vancouver Canucks' recent signing of Latvian forward Anri Ravinskis and what his arrival could mean for Abbotsford, while also di...

Canucks Identity Continued

21 May 2025

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Jamie and Randip are joined by Donnie and Dhali (3:46) as they dive into the Canucks’ identity crisis, Tocchet’s candid comments, and why Vancouve...

Canadian Curses

20 May 2025

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Jamie and Randip break down Rick Tocchet opening up about Elias Pettersson on Donnie and Dhali, expressing full belief in a bounce-back season while s...

Jannik Hansen on Coaching Transitions

15 May 2025

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Jamie and Josh break down the potential coaching dynamics around Adam Foote, while discussing the pressure on Elias Pettersson to bounce back under Fo...

We're In for Something Different

15 May 2025

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Thomas Drance joins Jamie Dodd and Josh Elliott-Wolfe for reaction and analysis to newest Canucks head coach Adam Foote being introduced to the media ...

Canucks Brunch: Put Your Best Foote Forward

14 May 2025

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On this episode of Canucks Brunch, Josh and Lina are joined by NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman to react to the Canucks' decision to name Adam Foote head...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Coaching Search

13 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Oilers’ dominant performance over the Golden Knights, highlighting Edmonton’s emergence as one of the league’s m...

Canucks Coaching Gamble

13 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' head coaching search with Donnie and Dhali, examining Adam Foote's candidacy and the potential risks of hiring...

Silovs’ Surge, Coaching Shortlist & Offseason Plans

12 May 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down Kevin Woodley’s take on why save percentages are dropping and how Arturs Silovs is turning heads in the Cald...

Playoff Drama & Coaching Rumors

12 May 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the latest playoff series, with Florida tying their series against Toronto, Carolina and Edmonton each leading...

Canucks’ Pick 15 Debate, Gentille on Wilson’s Impact, and Filipovic Talks Oilers Chemistry

09 May 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance weigh the Canucks' options with the 15th overall pick, and the development path of Vasily Podkolzin. Sean Gentill...

The Whiteboard: Postseason Hockey at Its Best

09 May 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance break down a thrilling night of NHL playoff action, including Eichel’s standout performance against McDavid, an...

Coaches Hired, Playoff Heaters

08 May 2025

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Josh and Thomas talk about the coaching chaos heating up as Quenneville lands in Anaheim and Tocchet draws serious interest. We break down the Leafs' ...

The Whiteboard: Are These Leafs For Real?

08 May 2025

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On today’s episode of The Whiteboard, Josh and Thomas unpack a major coaching shakeup as Joel Quenneville lands in Anaheim and Rick Tocchet is linke...

Crossover + Canucks Coaching Carousel

07 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali to break down the growing tension around Rick Tocchet's future, media pressure during the season, and ...

Canucks Need To Get Serious

06 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Sportsnet's Justin Cuthbert to discuss game one of the Leafs and Panthers series along with heading around the league b...

The Whiteboard: Trade It or Pick It

06 May 2025

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In the Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd & Thomas Drance react to the NHL draft lottery having the Canucks choosing 15th overall in July. They run down potential...

Foote in the Door?

05 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas preview each playoff series with bold predictions before welcoming Harman Dayal to unpack the Canucks’ playoff hopes, injury woes, ...

The Whiteboard: Putting the Foote Down in Vancouver?

05 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Dallas Stars' impressive Game 7 victory and Winnipeg's jaw-dropping comeback capped by Lowry’s OT heroics. We also d...

Playoff Heat and Coaching Chemistry

01 May 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down why the Florida Panthers look like the NHL’s most dangerous team and why the Canadiens might be ahead of schedule in the...

The Canucks’ Coaching Crisis

30 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali in the crossover to break down the Canucks' chaotic season, questioning why management delayed Rick To...

Tocchet Out

29 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Landon Ferraro to discuss Rick Tocchet’s departure from the Canucks and the critical importance of Elias Pettersson’...

Western Chaos and Tocchet Clock

28 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip dive into the Western Conference playoffs, with all four series knotted at 2-2 — and plenty of potential fallout looming for the lo...

Canuck Conundrums

25 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip break down a tough night for Hellebuyck and the Jets, the rising dominance of Kaprizov, and why Pettersson needs to reach that elite ...

The Whiteboard: The Playoff Pedestal

25 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip dive into the high-stakes action around the league as three teams try to avoid falling into 3-0 holes, with playoff intensity returni...

The Whiteboard: Abbotsford Steps Up, Oilers Slide, and Raty’s Rise?

24 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip break down the Abbotsford Canucks’ clutch Game 1 win over Tucson, with Arturs Silovs stealing the show and Arshdeep Bains making bi...

David Amber on Playoffs and a Bold Canucks Offseason Target

24 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip are joined by David Amber to kick off the show, diving into the biggest playoff stories so far — from Mitch Marner’s motivated of...

Coaching Charades

23 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip dive into the Canucks' roster future, highlighting players like DeBrusk, Blueger, and Garland while speculating on big-name moves lik...

The Whiteboard: Tocchet Talk & PWHL to Vancouver

23 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Randip dive into a packed night of playoff action across the NHL, with Carolina cruising, Toronto surviving, and Minnesota throwing a wrench...

Rutherford Real Talk

22 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali in the crossover as they break down the latest signals from Canucks management, including lingering re...

The Petey Predicament

21 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss Rutherford and Allvin's comments on Elias Pettersson. Harman Dayal joins to break down whether Petey can be the guy on a cont...

The Whiteboard: Commitment, Culture, and Contracts

21 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down what Allvin and Rutherford actually said in their latest media availability and what it means for the Canucks’ immediate...

Media Availabilities Shed Light into Crazy Season

18 Apr 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance get into the Canucks comments to media in the end of season availability. No clear answer to the Miller-Petey rift, but a...

The Whiteboard: Tocchet's Uncertain Future + Petey Comments

18 Apr 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Canucks year end media availability. The biggest news being Rick Tocchet speaking unexpectedly, is that a ba...

Batch on the Canucks Season + Battle of Ontario Preview

17 Apr 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance get into the Canucks offseason future with Brendan Batchelor. Which of the Canucks prospects should be traded for upgrade...

The Whiteboard: The Tinfoil Hat Show

17 Apr 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance get into the Canucks final game of the season, before looking at the season as a whole. Updating the contract news before...

The Whiteboard: Who Returns?

16 Apr 2025

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It’s the final game of the season, and big questions loom for the Canucks — including whether it’s Brock Boeser’s last in blue and green. We b...

Brock Boeser's Last Game as a Canuck?

16 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Rick in the crossover as they dive into Brock Boeser’s uncertain future with the Canucks, Rick Tocchet’s...

Quinn Hughes is Basically AGM

15 Apr 2025

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 Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks taking down the Sharks in OT, Tolopilo getting his first win, and Quinn Hughes tyinf Edler’s points record. J...

The Whiteboard: The Curious Case of Willander

15 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' 2-1 OT win over the Sharks, where Nikita Tolopilo earned his first NHL win and Quinn Hughes tied Alex Edler's...

Canucks Uncertainty Continues

14 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Willander situation as silence lingers even with his college season done—are the Canucks risking losing him for anoth...

The Whiteboard: Just Pay The Bonus

14 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dig into the final stretch of the Canucks’ season with just two games to go, starting with tonight’s matchup against the Sharks. ...

Meaningless Wins, Meaningful Questions

11 Apr 2025

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The Canucks beat the Avalanche in a classic too-little-too-late performance, as they continue their trend of heating up post-elimination. Jamie and Th...

The Whiteboard: D-Petey Throws

11 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ 4-1 win over Colorado, with Sherwood hitting the 40-point mark and D-Petey dropping the gloves for his firs...