Canucks Talk

The Whiteboard: A 'Pointless' Road-Trip

16 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the Canucks road trip and loss to Columbus last night. Is this unlike anything the Canucks have experienced ...

McKenna vs Stenberg, Roadmap for the Rebuild, and Is Allvin the Right GM Pick?

15 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance are joined by NHL Prospect analyst Mike Morreale. Mike weighs in on his number one prospect in the '26 draft, Gavin McKenna's develop...

The Whiteboard: Will Rutherford Be the Steward of This Rebuild?

15 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the latest Jim Rutherford interview, and how the Canucks were 'forced' into a rebuild. Who will be the stewa...

The Whiteboard: L Streak Continues

14 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance recap the Canucks 8th loss in a row vs Ottawa. Then, the guys react to the latest comments from Jim Rutherford. Plus, is keeping all ...

Jason Bukala Talks Brutal Reality for the Canucks

14 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance open the segment discussing why the Canucks should 'definitively' move on from this Canucks era. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show. J...

The Crossover: Worst Season in Canucks History?

14 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal of 'Donnie and Dhali' for the Crossover segment. The guys discuss the worst Canucks season...

Canucks Losing Streak Raises Alarming Questions

13 Jan 2026

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The Vancouver Canucks are one loss away from tying a franchise record as a seven-game losing streak exposes major roster, coaching, and management iss...

The Whiteboard: Demko Hurt Again

13 Jan 2026

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The Canucks fall 6–3 to Montreal as Thatcher Demko’s latest injury and continued veteran-heavy deployment raise serious questions about Vancouver’...

The Focus Has to Be On Building a Cup Contender

12 Jan 2026

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Landon Ferraro joins the show to unpack a brutal 5–0 loss in Toronto and why even competitive efforts aren’t enough when the Canucks lack the fire...

The Whiteboard: Drop Hybrid. Just Rebuild. It’s Cleaner.

12 Jan 2026

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Games like Leafs–Canucks still carry extra weight for fans and ownership, but the bigger reality is that the present is grim and the organization ha...

Brendan Batchelor Questions the Canucks Vets + Dimitri Filipovic Talks NHL's Biggest Storylines

09 Jan 2026

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Sportsnet 650 Canucks PxP voice Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch weighs in on the disappointing play of the veterans, Nils Hoglander's level of...

The Whiteboard: There's 39 Games Left

09 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance open the show diving into how Canucks fans are feeling with thirty-nine games left. The guy's reason that there is no current appetit...

How the Canucks Can Take Advantage of the Cap + Ken Daniels Talks Red Wings

08 Jan 2026

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What will the Canucks do with Boeser and DeBrusk? Then, Drance highlights a potential generational opportunity for the Canucks to take advantage of th...

The Whiteboard: Has Pettersson Run His Course in Vancouver?

08 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the matchup vs the Detroit Red Wings. Then, an update on Elias Pettersson and what he's been dealing with. P...

The Whiteboard: Most Likely to Draft 1st Overall

07 Jan 2026

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The Canucks narrowly avoid a disastrous third-period collapse in Buffalo, but the win does little to quiet concerns as Vancouver’s top players were ...

The No Plan Plan

07 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal in The Crossover. Drance pushes back on being labeled “negative,” insisting the Canuck...

There’s No Shortcuts in This Rebuild

06 Jan 2026

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Jannik Hansen joins the show to explain why, no matter the opponent, the best player on the ice seems to be wearing the other jersey. The guys dig int...

The Whiteboard: Trading Sherwood Is a Gimme Putt

06 Jan 2026

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The Canucks open a six-game road trip in Buffalo, prompting a surprising discussion about what Vancouver can actually learn from the Sabres during dow...

Cash In on Sherwood

05 Jan 2026

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Landon Ferraro joins the show to break down what went wrong for Canada at the World Juniors, why the fear factor is gone, and how NHL-ready talent lik...

The Whiteboard: Into the Vortex of Ineptitude

05 Jan 2026

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Jamie and Thomas lay it out plainly: this Canucks team isn’t good enough, and any fear of rebuilding should be gone as Vancouver sinks deeper into t...

Brendan Batchelor on Players Facing the Media + Landon Ferraro Talks Canada vs USA

02 Jan 2026

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Thomas Drance and Dimitri Filipovic are joined by Canucks PxP voice Brendan Batchelor. The guys discuss Canucks getting back on the rails,  why compe...

The Whiteboard: Comparing Olympic Rosters + Canucks Gameday

02 Jan 2026

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Thomas Drance is joined by Dimitri Filipovic for the first hour. The guys open the show discussing Olympic rosters, and which country made surprising ...

Jason Bukula + Dom Luszczyszyn + Chris Pronger on Team Canada Olympic Team

31 Dec 2025

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Thomas Drance and Dimitri Filipovic are joined by three prestigious guests in Jason Bukula, Dom Luszczyszyn, and Chris Pronger to discuss the unveilin...

The Whiteboard: Did Team Canada Get It Right?

31 Dec 2025

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Thomas Drance and Dimitri Filipovic get into the biggest news surrounding the Canucks, starting with the 6-3 loss to the Flyers last night. After roun...

What is Linus Karlsson's Ceiling + Landon Ferraro Talks Canucks

30 Dec 2025

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Thomas Drance is joined by Dimitri Filipovic! The guys discuss their impressions of Zeev Buium defensively after a sample of games. Then, the guys dis...

The Whiteboard: Lankinen is a Closer

30 Dec 2025

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Thomas Drance is joined by Dimitri Filipovic! The guys discuss the Canucks shoutout win in Seattle, and why Finland should bring Lankinen to the Olymp...

The Kiefer Sherwood Debate + Landon Ferraro Talks Canucks Win Streak

22 Dec 2025

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A Canucks Talk Holiday special! Drance opens the hour with Dimitri Filipovic. The guys discuss if there is an opportunity for the Canucks to make a pu...

The Whiteboard: Tocchet vs His Disciple

22 Dec 2025

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Thomas Drance hosts and is joined by Hockey PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic. The guys discuss the outlook for the Philadelphia Flyers and if Matvei Mic...

Brendan Batchelor on the Youth Movement + Dimitri Filipovich on Team Canada 2026

19 Dec 2025

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Sportsnet 650's Brendan Batchelor joins the show ahead of the Canucks matchup against the Islanders tonight. They talk about some of the storylines to...

The Whiteboard: Hybrid Crash Out

19 Dec 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance open up The Whiteboard on Canucks Talk by chatting about a report around the Abbotsford Canucks not receiving their champ...

Is Gavin McKenna a Generational Prospect?

18 Dec 2025

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Is Gavin Mckenna a generational prospect? Jamie and Drance discuss him as a prospect and if he should be the number one overall pick. Drance suggests ...

The Whiteboard: Planting the Flag on Gavin Mckenna

18 Dec 2025

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Jamie Dodd opens the show discussing Team Canada at the World Juniors. Is Gavin Mckenna still the number one prospect? Plus, Drance gives his report p...

The Whiteboard: Is Your Excitement Back?

17 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance discuss the latest on the Vancouver Canucks. Topics include back-to-back wins, Hronek as a number one defenceman, managing Demko's st...

The Crossover Talks Canucks Rebuild + Jason Bukala on Zeev Buium

17 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for 'The Crossover' with Donnie and Dhali. The guys discuss Thatcher Demko's chances to ma...

Kevin Woodley Talks Canucks Lack of Culture + Jannik Hansen Questions the Core

16 Dec 2025

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Kevin Woodley joins the show. Kevin reacts to the Hughes trade and gives his thoughts on Canucks lack of culture in the organization. Plus, Kevin weig...

The Whiteboard: Sasson Extension, Bains on Waivers, and Canucks Direction

16 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance open the show discussing Canucks gameday vs NYR and their thoughts on the Max Sasson contract extension. Plus, the guys react to the ...

Breaking Down the Canucks Return + Landon Ferraro Talks Hughes Trade

15 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance dive into the Canucks return package from the Wild in the Hughes trade. The guys get into Zeev Buium's potential, Marco Rossi's profi...

The Whiteboard: Unpacking the Quinn Hughes Trade

15 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance discuss the latest with the Vancouver Canucks. The guys analyze how the team got to the point of trading Quinn Hughes, where they are...

Brendan Batchelor on the Hughes Distraction + NHL Storylines with Dimitri Filipovic

12 Dec 2025

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Sportsnet 650's Canucks PxP voice Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Does this team have an identity, or are they simply asking too much of their young...

The Whiteboard: Business as Usual

12 Dec 2025

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Jamie Dodd opens the show recapping the loss to Buffalo at home. Then, Jamie discusses if the Canucks need to move on from Hughes due to the current n...

Quinn Hughes Trade Suitors + Dom Luszczyszyn Talks NHL

11 Dec 2025

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Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote ahead of tonight's game vs Buffalo. Then, Jamie and Drance discuss how many teams might get 'serious in the Quinn Hugh...

The Whiteboard: The Closest Working Theory

11 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the latest Gary Mason article and their takeaways from it. What is the teams plan going forward, how long wi...

The Whiteboard: Home Dogs Against Buffalo

10 Dec 2025

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On today’s Whiteboard, the guys run through a wild night in the NHL, highlighted by multiple buzzer-beaters across the league. They dive into the gr...

Who Should Make a Quinn Hughes Trade?

10 Dec 2025

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On today’s episode, the guys are joined by Donnie and Dhali to dig into whether a major moment is about to hit the Vancouver Canucks, from Quinn Hug...

Someone Tell Us the Plan

09 Dec 2025

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The guys break down a quiet, low-energy night at Rogers Arena and what it says about a fanbase that’s burnt out and out of belief. Jannik Hansen joi...

The Whiteboard: The Apathy Is Here

09 Dec 2025

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The guys recap a noticeably flat night at Rogers Arena, where a quiet crowd and low-energy play overshadowed the Canucks’ territorial advantage. Wit...

Play the Youth

08 Dec 2025

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Landon Ferraro joins the show to highlight a strong night from the young Canucks, praising Raty, Karlsson, and Bain while projecting Karlsson as a dep...

The Whiteboard: No One Wants to Talk About Hughes

08 Dec 2025

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The guys break down the newest wave of Quinn Hughes trade rumours, with Jamie insisting that “something has changed” between the star defenceman a...

Batch Talks Canucks Storylines + Dimitri Filipovic Goes Around the NHL

05 Dec 2025

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Sportsnet 650 Canucks PxP commentator Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch talks Canucks being last in the standings, if he thinks the injuries to ...

The Whiteboard: The Canucks Deserve to Be Here

05 Dec 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance open the show discussing the World Cup Draw results. Then, the guys go through the NHL results from last night, a...

Kevin Woodley Talks Demko's Return, Canucks Goaltending, and Hughes' Frustration

04 Dec 2025

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Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote post-practice today. Then, Jamie and Drance react to coach's comments. The guys continue to breakdown Hughes' body lan...

The Whiteboard: What’s the Best-Case Outcome This Week?

04 Dec 2025

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Jamie and Drance open the show discussing how much of the conversation is currently off the ice. Jamie asks, what’s the best-case outcome this week ...

The Whiteboard: Detroit Enters the Chat

03 Dec 2025

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The guys recap a lifeless road trip capped by another discouraging loss to Colorado, with Drance bluntly saying the fundamental health of the Canucks ...

Hughes Is Not Available Yet

03 Dec 2025

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The guys kick things off with Donnie & Dhali, digging into the growing scrutiny around Quinn Hughes’ nightly effort, the wildfire of trade proposals...

Thin Margins, Thinner Centre Depth

02 Dec 2025

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The guys break down why strong goaltending and brief scoring bursts can mask deeper issues for the Canucks, who are trending toward the lower end of t...

The Whiteboard: The Unstoppable Force Versus the Moveable Object

02 Dec 2025

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The guys break down a tough truth heading into Canucks–Avs: Vancouver simply can’t match Colorado’s level right now, and it’s frustrating to e...

Lost in the Chaos

01 Dec 2025

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Landon Ferraro joins the show to break down why the Canucks should “sell high” now, what a Sherwood trade could signal, and whether Jonathan Lekke...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Trade Suitors Emerge

01 Dec 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance reflect on the Canucks 1-1-1 swing through California this weekend before unpacking reports on which teams have been show...

The Whiteboard: Teams Are ‘Lining Up’ for Sherwood

28 Nov 2025

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Jamie Dodd hosts solo! Jamie previews the Canucks vs Sharks matchup, where the Canucks may be able to take advantage, and what their main issues are c...

Randip Janda Talks Canucks Storylines

27 Nov 2025

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Jamie Dodd is joined by Sportsnet 650 colour commentator and host of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, Randip Janda. The guys discuss Adam Foote's deplo...

The Whiteboard: The 'Get Younger' Plan

27 Nov 2025

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Jamie Dodd hosts solo! Jamie opens the show discussing the Canucks win in Anaheim last night. Jamie suggests that the off-ice conversation is still ce...

The Whiteboard: Noise, Narratives, and the Ducks

26 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas tee up Canucks–Ducks with a look at Vancouver’s strange track record of stealing wins right when organizational noise reaches a p...

Is Management on the Hot Seat?

26 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down how the Canucks crashed from their 2024 playoff peak to their current spiral, including whether a JT Miller reunion would’...

The Rebuilding Reckoning

25 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the escalating Quinn Hughes situation as management signals a new direction and insiders report that a hard conversation wi...

Whiteboard: Open for Business

25 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ internal shift as the organization finally admits it must at least retool and is now “willing to listen”...

Cigarettes and Cashews

24 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down Adam Foote’s candid frustration with Vancouver’s centre depth and the growing sense of sadness, not anger, among Canuc...

The Whiteboard: Rock Bottom

24 Nov 2025

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The Canucks drop a brutal 5–2 loss to the Flames, one of the league’s worst teams, on home ice, raising major questions about effort, structure, a...

Work Still Ahead

21 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks dropping a 4‑2 decision to Dallas that coach Adam Foote called their best game of the season. Vancouver leaned ...

The Whiteboard: Heavy Minutes

21 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas get into the Canucks falling 4‑2 to Dallas, and while Foote called it their best game of the season, one good effort every 22 games...

Trevor Linden Joins the Show

20 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into some pre-game audio from Canucks head coach Adam Foote ahead of tonight's game against the Stars, before being joined by Va...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Alumni Luncheon

20 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are live on location at the Canucks Alumni Luncheon for this episode of Canucks Talk. They break down the upcoming match up involving...

The Whiteboard: Chasing Chances

19 Nov 2025

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The guys break down the Canucks’ shaky stretch of four points in five games and what it means if they can claw their way back to .500 hockey. With V...

What’s Really Wrong With Vancouver?

19 Nov 2025

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The guys break down the Canucks’ growing defensive issues, from J.T. Miller’s costly lapse to deeper questions about trust within Adam Foote’s s...

What Is Adam Foote Hockey? We Don’t Know Yet

18 Nov 2025

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In this edition of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Kevin Woodley to discuss Jiri Patera's performance against the Florida Pan...

Whiteboard: It’s All a Lie

18 Nov 2025

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In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to a wild Canucks loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers and how what we are ...

David Kampf's Canucks Debut

17 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks improbably grabbing three points against Carolina and Tampa Bay, and now David Kampf makes his debut in Florida a...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Improbably Winning

17 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks improbably snagging three points against Carolina and Tampa Bay thanks to Kevin Lankinen, depth scoring, and a...

Stuck In Mid

14 Nov 2025

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Jim Rutherford’s interview with Iain MacIntyre sparks a wide-ranging discussion on the Canucks’ uncertain direction, where Quinn Hughes’ future ...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Staying The Course

14 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down Jim Rutherford’s candid interview with Iain MacIntyre, where he outlines the Canucks’ “stay the course” philosophy ...

Kämpf On Over

13 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas discuss the Canucks’ playoff hopes remaining a coin flip, as guest Dom Luszczyszyn explains how Quinn Hughes is single‑handedly pr...

The Whiteboard: Looming Lineup Questions

13 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas dive into the Canucks key lineup questions on their road trip, with Quinn Hughes day-to-day and Thatcher Demko reportedly “week to w...

Plugging Holes with Bubble Gum

12 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali on the Crossover, as they dive into Thatcher Demko’s injury, the Canucks’ playoff outlook, and the ...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Injuries Growing

12 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down the latest blow to the Canucks with Thatcher Demko sidelined and a growing list of injuries. Vancouver’s penalty kill has...

West Coast Watch

11 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas tee up tonight’s Canucks-Jets clash featuring a marquee goalie matchup between Thatcher Demko and Connor Hellebuyck, while Winnipeg ...

The Whiteboard: Goalie Duel

11 Nov 2025

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Tonight’s matchup between the Canucks and Jets features elite goaltending as Connor Hellebuyck and Thatcher Demko prepare to square off, with Winnip...

Canucks Weekend Surge

10 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down the Canucks’ weekend surge, spotlighting offensive growth, defensive commitment, and Karlsson’s net-front impact. Lando...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Promising Weekend

10 Nov 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down a promising weekend for the Canucks, who capitalized on a fading Avalanche start and showcased a growing offensive identity...

Managing Demko

07 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about Jiri Patera getting the call-up as the Canucks manage Demko’s workload, sparking confusion over his status and prompting...

The Whiteboard: Demko Maintenance Day?

07 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks hitting the ice for practice ahead of a pivotal weekend back-to-back, with lineup shifts and goalie intrigue a...

Is Rebuilding the Answer?

06 Nov 2025

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Have the bad teams in the Western Conference (ANA, CHI, SJ) caught up to the Canucks? Jamie and Drance recap the Canucks lack of success the previous ...

The Whiteboard: Capitulate to Entropy

06 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Drance recap the Canucks loss vs Chicago last night. Should Reichel be getting more ice-time than Raty? Plus, the guys discuss Quinn Hughes ...

The Whiteboard: Bedard is Due

05 Nov 2025

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In this edition of The Whiteboard, the Canucks kick off a four-game homestand against the Chicago Blackhawks, with a motivated Connor Bedard looking t...

The Bar Is Too Low

05 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Canucks Talk, Drance and Dhali go head-to-head in a fiery 30-minute debate over whether Adam Foote deserves Jack Adams consideratio...

Hughes Can Drag This Team Into the Playoffs

04 Nov 2025

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In this episode of Canucks Talk, the guys question whether Vancouver can find consistent scoring even when healthy, warning that the team could be in ...

The Whiteboard: That's Good...That's Bad

04 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks wrapping up a successful road trip with a thrilling 5-4 OT win in Nashville, fueled by standout performances f...

The Return Of Hughes and Consistency

03 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Landon Ferraro to break down the Canucks’ struggles with consistency, injuries, and defensive lapses despite offensiv...

The Whiteboard: Quinn Hughes Returns!

03 Nov 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks wrapping up their road trip in Nashville after a tough 5-2 loss in Minnesota, with Quinn Hughes expected to retur...

Sasquatch, Godzilla, King Kong, Kiefer Sherwood

31 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Play-by-Play voice of the Vancouver Canucks Brendan Batchelor to talk about their latest win against the Blues, how the...

The Whiteboard: A Spooky Canucks Win

31 Oct 2025

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On this episode, Jamie and Thomas start off Halloween by breaking down a clutch Canucks win in a shootout last night against the Blues. They touch on ...

Road Trip Reality Check

30 Oct 2025

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Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks kicking off a three-game road trip in St. Louis, where lineup shuffles and injury updates set the stage for a ...