Canucks Talk

The Whiteboard: Trade It or Pick It

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Hughes Obligations

10 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down The Canucks officially being eliminated from playoff contention after a wild 8-7 OT win by the Wild over San Jose, ending ...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Cold Reality

10 Apr 2025

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 the Canucks are officially eliminated from playoff contention after a wild OT win by the Wild sinks any remaining hope. Jamie and Thomas break down ...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Insane Comeback

09 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' unbelievable 6-5 victory in Dallas, making NHL history as the first team ever to come back from a 3-goal defi...

The Canucks' Rollercoaster Ride

09 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks’ rollercoaster of a season, discussing the highs of a miracle comeback and the crushing lows of underwhelming...

Canucks Offseason a Balancing Act

08 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' must-win game against the Stars in Dallas, where a regulation loss ends their playoff hopes. We’re joined b...

The Whiteboard: A Playoff Purgatory

08 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' must-win matchup against the Stars in Dallas, where a regulation loss would officially end their playoff hopes...

Ovechkin's Moment and the Pettersson Puzzle

07 Apr 2025

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On this episode of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Harman Dayal to break down Vancouver’s top offseason priorities, led by ...

The Whiteboard: Broken Records and Broken Hearts

07 Apr 2025

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On this episode of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to Alex Ovechkin breaking the NHL's all-time goal record in a storybook Capitals...

Canucks Future in Limbo

04 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks' season coming to a close and what moves are left to make—should they play Silovs or shut down Hughes? The guys...

The Whiteboard: Canucks on the Brink

04 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the latest from the Canucks' practice at UBC as they gear up for back-to-back home games against Anaheim and Vegas. With t...

Empty Tank, Empty Net, Empty Playoff Hopes

03 Apr 2025

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Brendan Batchelor joins Jamie and Drance to break down the Canucks' latest struggles and what this season will ultimately mean for the franchise. From...

The Whiteboard: Drowned by the Kraken

03 Apr 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks’ brutal 5-0 loss to Seattle, their fading playoff hopes, and whether it’s time to consider shu...

The Whiteboard: The Canucks' Balancing Act

02 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down how the Canucks can combat Seattle's speed advantage and what player development looks like when it starts to snowball. We...

Canucks' Future in Flux

02 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' playoff hopes and the uncertain future of Rick Tocchet with Donnie and Dhali, questioning if the team can affo...

Canucks' Final Push

01 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' playoff hopes as out-of-town scoreboard results leave Vancouver with slim chances, while the team gets back to...

The Whiteboard: Skating on Thin Ice

01 Apr 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' playoff hopes as their odds dip from 13% to 12%, while rivals Calgary and Minnesota make moves in the standin...

The Canucks’ Season of Missed Chances

31 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' disappointing season and what’s next for the roster, with some tough talk about the team’s lack of effort...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Playoff Pipe Dreams

31 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' slim playoff chances after a tough 1-point weekend, including a wild 7-6 shootout loss to Columbus and a 3-1 d...

Desperation Mode Activated

28 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' crucial matchup against Columbus as Vancouver fights to keep their playoff hopes alive, with out-of-town help ...

The Whiteboard: Columbus Collision

28 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' critical matchup against Columbus as both teams battle for their playoff lives. With a flu bug sweeping throu...

Canucks' Comeback Chronicles

27 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Vancouver Canucks continuing their "plucky" win streak, with Thatcher Demko standing tall as the unsung hero who kept the...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Stay Hot in New York

27 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' impressive 5-2 victory over the Islanders, with Thatcher Demko playing a huge role in keeping the team in the...

The Whiteboard: Emptying The Tank

26 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas examine the Canucks' playoff chances after tough losses to St. Louis and Calgary, with a focus on tonight's matchup against the Islan...

The Playoff Push That Might Not Be

26 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali as they dive into the Canucks' slim playoff chances as they face the Islanders in a pivotal matchup, w...

The Great Offseason Gamble

25 Mar 2025

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Thomas and Jamie are joined by Brendan Batchelor and Harman Dayal to break down the Canucks' gritty win over the Devils, with a special focus on Quinn...

The Whiteboard: Hughes-ing the Day

25 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas  break down the Canucks' dramatic 4-3 shootout win against the Devils, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the most improbable of w...

The Thatcher Demko Hail Mary

24 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks’ playoff hopes taking a hit after a heartbreaking 5-3 loss to the Rangers, despite dominating play. With injuri...

The Whiteboard: Demko Returns?

24 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' tough loss to the Rangers and their mounting playoff pressure with just 5 points separating them from St. Lou...

JT Miller Revenge Game

21 Mar 2025

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Josh and Bik break down the Canucks losing in overtime to the Blues, with Brock Boeser continuing to shine but fatigue and questionable line changes h...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Keep Us Guessing

21 Mar 2025

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Bik and Josh break down the Canucks’ tough overtime loss to the Blues and celebrate another clutch two-goal performance from Brock Boeser. We dive i...

Crucial Mistake-Free Hockey

20 Mar 2025

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Josh and Thomas preview the Canucks' crucial game against the Blues, with both teams tied in points and battling for a playoff spot. Matthew DeFranks ...

The Whiteboard: Canucks' Make-or-Break Moment?

20 Mar 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down the Canucks' pivotal matchup against the Blues, a game that could swing their playoff hopes. With lineup updates, including...

The Whiteboard: The Playoff Push

19 Mar 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks' win over the Jets and question whether their success is sustainable. With a tough schedul...

The Most Important Road Trip Ever

19 Mar 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance discuss the Canucks' potential playoff matchups, noting that Winnipeg’s lack of elite speed could be more favor...

The Crossover: Canucks Stun Winnipeg

19 Mar 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe, Thomas Drance, Don Taylor, and Rick Dhaliwal break down the Canucks' surprising win over the Jets, where they showed speed and int...

Gotta Play North

18 Mar 2025

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Josh and Thomas dive into Rick Tocchet’s coaching philosophy and discuss how player development, like Elias Pettersson’s, often requires more than...

The Whiteboard: Tocchet Needs Some Time

18 Mar 2025

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Josh and Thomas break down the Canucks' upcoming game against the Jets, with Winnipeg coming off a 3-game winning streak. Rick Tocchet shares his thou...

Such a Tight Playoff Race

17 Mar 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance break down Utah’s comeback win over the Canucks and discuss how the Blues' easy schedule could impact the playo...

The Whiteboard: A Tale of Two Weekends

17 Mar 2025

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Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks' loss to Utah, highlighting how fatigue and the absence of Filip Chytil played a role. The...

Quinn Has Got Your Back

14 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss a crucial back-to-back, with lineup updates including Demko’s early exit (as planned) and maintenance days for Hronek and G...

The Whiteboard: Bedard In Town

14 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks return to practice with a crucial back-to-back set looming this weekend. JT Miller’s rumored tensions with the ...

Canucks Mentality Check

13 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over Calgary. Harman Dayal joins to break down Elias Pettersson’s key perfor...

The Whiteboard: Pettersson's Progress & Hughes’ Heroics

13 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over Calgary, highlighted by a key third-period comeback. Pettersson delivers ...

The Whiteboard: Must Win

12 Mar 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview the Canucks’ crucial matchup against Calgary, emphasizing the need for a game-breaking moment and a third-perio...

The Canucks Can't Keep Up

12 Mar 2025

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks’ struggles, highlighting Elias Pettersson and Filip Chytil getting outscored in key minutes. Wit...

The Crossover: Here We Go Again...

12 Mar 2025

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Following a disappointing Canucks loss to the Montreal Canadiens, the Crossover with Jamie Dodd, Thomas Drance, Don Taylor, and Rick Dhaliwal get into...

The Final Nail in the Canucks Mediocrity Sandwich

11 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks' critical week ahead, but it’s tough to get excited when the team is struggling to find consistency and produ...

The Whiteboard: Canucks in Crisis Mode

11 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' crucial matchup against Montreal, marking the start of a pivotal week. Frank Seravalli drops major news on Br...

Toiling With the Playoff Bar

10 Mar 2025

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With just 19 games left, the Canucks are in a high-stakes playoff battle, needing to keep pace with Calgary and Utah in the standings. Rick Tocchet di...

The Whiteboard: Trade Deadline Fallout

10 Mar 2025

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In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance look back at the Canucks' weekend following a quiet trade deadline on Friday. What rea...

Post Trade Deadline Craze

07 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Trade deadline moves. Hear from Patrik Allvin addressing the media, and our reaction to his comments and their misstep...

Canucks Talk Trade Deadline Extravaganza

07 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss what the Canucks should be trying to accomplish today ahead of the Trade Deadline and are also joined by Dimitri Filipovic to...

Deadline Drama And The Boeser Dilemma

06 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks' dominant win over Anaheim, with Drance calling it one of the Ducks' worst performances he's seen. We dive into t...

The Whiteboard: Calm Before The Trade Storm

06 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas we dive into the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks and break down a solid, if unremarkable, performance from Pettersson. We als...

The Whiteboard: Quinn's Out, Playoff Push In

05 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Drance preview tonight’s Canucks vs. Ducks matchup, highlighting the stakes of this crucial 4-point game. Coach Tocchet shares insights on...

Bukala Breaks Down Canucks Decisions & Tampa’s Deadline Moves

05 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Drance discuss the Canucks' approach to UFAs like Brock Boeser ahead of the trade deadline and the growing seller's market. They explore Van...

The Crossover: Who’s on the Move in Vancouver?

05 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Drance team up with Donnie and Dhali for the Crossover, breaking down the latest Canucks trade buzz. How hot is the market for Boeser? What’...

Miller's Hot Streak And Pettersson's Wake-Up Call

04 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas analyze JT Miller’s stellar performance with the Rangers and discuss whether the Canucks made the right move in trading him, while ...

The Whiteboard: JT Miller's Success, Trade Deadline Looming

04 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into JT Miller’s impressive run with the New York Rangers and ask if the Canucks made the right decision in trading him. With ...

Canucks Roadtrip Woes

03 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dissect the Canucks' disastrous road trip, nearly going 0-5, with Quinn Hughes' injury adding to the chaos. With the trade deadline l...

The Whiteboard: Barely Playoff Bound

03 Mar 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' rough 1-4 road trip and the pressure mounting as the trade deadline approaches. With the team just outside th...

Canucks Core Crisis

28 Feb 2025

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Jamie discusses the Canucks' struggles continuing with another blown lead and a lack of identity, leaving them dominated by the Ducks. Jamie discusses...

The Whiteboard: Core-less and Clueless

28 Feb 2025

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Jamie breaks down the Canucks' disappointing 5-2 loss to the Ducks, blowing a 2-0 lead and showing no ability to dictate the game. We discuss the lack...

Garland's Heroics + Landing Spots For Boeser

27 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks’ 3-2 overtime win over the Kings, where Conor Garland scored both the game-tying and game-winning goals, and...

The Whiteboard: Garland's Glitter

27 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks' gritty 3-2 overtime win over the Kings, despite a blown 2-0 lead in the third period. Conor Garland’s two-g...

The Whiteboard: Boeser's Contract + Canucks' Ceiling

26 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks’ search for a top-six forward and the uncertainty around their current season are explored, with Boeser’s fru...

Canucks Noise Needs To Be Quieted

26 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down comments from Rick Tocchet as he discusses Elias Pettersson’s growing role on the Canucks and the team’s reliance on t...

The Crossover: Boeser Watch

26 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Rick to discuss the latest on Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes' return in LA and dissecting Elias Pettersson's con...

The Quest For Offense

25 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks preparing for another crucial back-to-back, as Rick Tocchet looks for ways to spark more offense from his team...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Stuck in the Middle

25 Feb 2025

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Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks’ practice session in LA as they gear up for another back-to-back. We discuss Rick Tocchet’s challenge in fi...

Canucks Offensive Woes

24 Feb 2025

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Jamie breaks down the Canucks’ offensive woes after another weekend loss, with just two goals in two games and a serious lack of star power in the l...

The Whiteboard: Canucks Offense Bone Dry

24 Feb 2025

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Jamie dives into the Canucks’ struggles after another disappointing weekend, managing just two goals in two games. With key players like out, and Pe...