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Halford & Brough in the Morning

Randip Talks Canucks + What We Learned

24 Jun 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

1.027 - 2.029 Greg Rosalski

It's Randeep.

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3.751 - 4.833 Grant Harvey

Randeep Chanda time.

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Chapter 2: What recent Canucks news is discussed with Randip Janda?

6.576 - 11.484 Greg Rosalski

It's Randeep Chanda.

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11.885 - 18.736 Grant Harvey

It is Randeep. Randeep Chanda. It is Randeep.

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18.756 - 20.579 Mike Halford

Talking hockey now.

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20.94 - 21.06 Grant Harvey

Oh.

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22.762 - 42.515 Mike Halford

803 on a Wednesday. Happy Wednesday, everybody. Halford Brough, Sportsnet 650. Halford and Brough in the morning is brought to you by Sands & Associates. Are you drowning in tax debt? If you are, Sands & Associates can often reduce your debt by up to 80% with no upfront fees. Visit them today at sands-trustee.com. We are now in hour three of the program.

42.575 - 66.498 Mike Halford

This hour of the show is brought to you by the BC Construction Safety Alliance. They're making safety simpler by giving construction companies the best in tools, resources, and safety training. Visit them online at bccsa.ca. So, good news. We were able to give away 10 tickets to the Vancouver Canadiens. One lucky winner did indeed have nine friends that they could take to the game in August.

66.598 - 68.602 Mike Halford

He was very excited. That's amazing.

68.943 - 69.925 Sam Dykstra

Yeah, very excited. That's cool.

70.226 - 72.31 Mike Halford

The fact one of our listeners has nine friends.

Chapter 3: What insights does Randip Janda provide about the Canucks' roster?

94.045 - 105.723 Sam Dykstra

That's right. Like, they were expecting a change-up, and then, so I threw a change-up to that. No, I didn't, because they were like, okay, well, he's going to throw a change-up, just change-up, change-up, and then I threw up a change-up on top of that.

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105.964 - 111.773 Mike Halford

Most pitchers don't know you can take something off an off-speed pitch, but he proved that you could. Yeah, it was really good.

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111.793 - 113.075 Grant Harvey

Chilling started crying in the crowd.

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113.696 - 121.568 Mike Halford

Let's go down. I've never seen a ball that moves so slow. Why is that old man so weak? Let's go now.

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122.392 - 147.167 Randip Janda

to the able auctions hotline our next guest is a presentation of bells and whistles randy janda joins us here on the halford and breath show on sportsnet 650 what up randy good morning boys i have to say throwing the first pitch is like a career goal of mine so jason i can't believe you did that good for you it doesn't matter as long as you got it over the plate it could have been like i didn't say i got it over the plate but yeah oh you didn't it was pretty high actually you're inferring

150.05 - 156.837 Mike Halford

My bad. As long as you don't do the 50 cent. That was what we actually talked about it prior to. Whatever you do, do not replicate the 50 cent.

156.857 - 159.32 Sam Dykstra

Who's the new quarterback of the Dolphins?

160.601 - 160.962 Mike Halford

I don't know.

161.602 - 168.129 Randip Janda

Oh, Malik Willis. Malik Willis is really bad. Oh, that was so bad. You reminded me. I tried to wipe that out of my memory.

Chapter 4: What are the implications of Filip Hronik's future with the Canucks?

764.03 - 765.473 Randip Janda

but it may not be the truth.

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765.873 - 788.012 Sam Dykstra

Yeah. I, I, I also do think though that this group has talked so much about culture, culture, culture, culture, and that's the start, right? You, you have a different, um, environment and the culture needs to get changed first. And maybe, you know, we should just take these reports at their word and,

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787.992 - 812.346 Sam Dykstra

they like what Peronic brings to the room they liked his attitude down the stretch when things apparently the culture in the room got a little bit better he's willing to buy into the plan you know maybe they just think that is more important than extract extracting every little bit of asset value out of this veteran group

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812.815 - 827.811 Randip Janda

Well, one area that they talked about at the introductory press conference, even the owner of the team talked about it in his statement as well, was just being a team that is, you know, you're going through a rebuild, but you're going to play hard every single night. There's going to be a compete. And Philip Roenick brings that, right?

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827.831 - 841.506 Randip Janda

Like we saw, you know, when he was playing with Quinn Hughes, there was a point production. But if you look away from the puck as well, he's competing, he's fighting in the corners, he's battling in front of the net. And one of the things we talked about a couple of weeks ago, guys, was insulin.

841.486 - 862.127 Randip Janda

in young guys and making sure that there's a level or a standard there that they're able to, A, you know, there's veteran players that are able to help them out, but also show them how things are done at a high level. I'm not talking about a depth defenseman on a third pair. I'm talking about a defenseman on the top pair, you know, that might be able to show them the way. So,

862.495 - 883.926 Randip Janda

That could be something that this regime looks at and says, hey, we've got some good players like Marcus Pedersen, but he's more of a 3-4 at this point. We've got some other young defensemen coming up, and there might be a veteran gap at the high end where you want him playing next to Zeeb William. So if that's your case, I can understand that, but He's got a price.

884.046 - 899.708 Randip Janda

I like having that competitive factor. I like having a high-skilled guy. Philip Roenick is. He's made some unbelievable plays over the last few years, shown his vision in passing as well. But in this league, especially at the right shot defenseman role, there is a price.

899.688 - 906.237 Randip Janda

at some point you got to say, we love this guy, but if you're getting a, you know, a King's ransom coming back the other way, you have to at least consider it.

Chapter 5: How does the management's strategy impact the Canucks' rebuild?

1136.205 - 1153.103 Randip Janda

So knowing how management teams work, you know, that will be something that they have to address. Either you get a defenseman back in a deal, maybe that can play that role for a year or two. Maybe it helps out with salaries. But, you know, you need players in that lineup that can fulfill that role to a certain extent as well, whether that's free agency or a trade.

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1153.42 - 1168.462 Randip Janda

Okay, before we let you go, tell us about your buddies at Bells and Whistles. All right, so I'm going to be there a little bit later on today. I'm going to try to make that kickoff, but it is the place to watch live sports in the city. It's Canada versus Switzerland. Come watch at Bells and Whistles today.

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1168.522 - 1189.938 Randip Janda

You can also book in if there are tables available right now, so go check it online, bellsandwhistlesydr.ca. 3296 Fraser Street, right in the Fraser Hood. The best place to watch sports in the city, and the sound will be on. So I hope to see you, all the listeners out there, and we ran into some Halford and Brock listeners in the past. So swing by, say hello, and watch the match there.

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1190.338 - 1193.063 Randip Janda

Randeep, have a good time today, man. It's going to be a lot of fun.

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1193.33 - 1213.594 Mike Halford

Cheers, boys. Have a good one. Thanks. That's Randy Janda here on the Halford and Brough Show on Sportsnet 650. As mentioned, a presentation of bells and whistles. So you're going to FanFest today, correct? At P&E. I'm going to the match. I've heard anecdotally and seen video. You know what looks like a great place to watch a game is the shipyards out in North Van.

1213.794 - 1221.305 Sam Dykstra

Yeah, I want to check that out. Yeah, that might be my next. That's Canada House, right? That's correct. So they've got an ice rink there. Is it on top of the ice rink?

1221.385 - 1222.426 Mike Halford

It looks like it, yeah.

1222.967 - 1225.21 Sam Dykstra

I don't think the ice rink would have much of a chance in this weather.

1225.19 - 1242.997 Mike Halford

No, it's probably not going to hold up too well. Yesterday, there was video coming around from the match that's on our TV right now. The Columbia Democratic Republic of Congo match. There was tons of Colombian fans in the shipyards yesterday. It looks like a great atmosphere.

Chapter 6: What lessons did the hosts learn from recent trades in the NHL?

1987.243 - 1989.206 Sam Dykstra

You know what they can get now? They can get a center back in return.

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1991.37 - 1992.712 Mike Halford

This market's so rich.

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1993.233 - 2009.159 Sam Dykstra

Chaitin and Suri, what we learned the same. Jim Rutherford's sitting there. He's like, I knew if I just waited a little longer. I knew it. Just waited a little longer. Yeah, Patrick Alvino's like, oh, now there's centers available. What we learned, the St. Louis Blues finished 28 points ahead of the Canucks and have four first-round picks this Friday.

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2009.66 - 2030.014 Sam Dykstra

I cannot wrap my head around Hronik not being shopped if reports are true on that. This is the first... Me neither, brother. Preach on. We're going to keep doing it. This is the first... If Frank's report is accurate... This is the first time that the fan consensus will go against what management is saying.

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2032.961 - 2062.076 Sam Dykstra

I know there's been some criticism of the team in the wake of the house cleaning, but it's kind of been nitpicky. It was a drance. But I think certainly our show, and I think it's been reflected in the comments to the inbox, and they're like, yeah, we like what we've heard so far. And a lot of it is because it was... essentially a condemnation or an indictment of the previous regime.

2062.116 - 2070.15 Grant Harvey

Well, I was going to say, it's kind of ironic that Rutherford's no longer here because this is the exact kind of market where you kind of miss him because he just pulls so many trades so quickly, like the trigger finger.

2070.49 - 2081.609 Sam Dykstra

Yeah. Steve from Burnaby, what we learned, trade Heronic will be this generation's trade Tanev. Yeah. One of our best trade chips that gets realized... Too late.

2081.629 - 2083.433 Mike Halford

The TTC, remember the Trade Tanev Club?

2083.834 - 2089.987 Sam Dykstra

Yeah, I started it. Yeah. Okay, so this is from Mark, the former Anasys Island tax guy.

Chapter 7: How does the current trade market affect the Canucks' decisions?

2396.174 - 2410.209 Sam Dykstra

We're going to try and... Here's a very high upside guy who's 22 years old and might have just had a relationship in New Jersey that just got off on the wrong foot and never got better. Then he's RFA, so there's a decision to make there.

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2410.469 - 2432.643 Mike Halford

Chicago is the much more concerning one in terms of stepping on the gas because not only did they give up the fourth overall pick to get Byram in the door... They're also going to have to pay him right away. And if he's miscast as a one and they pay him as a one, the ramifications down the road could be massive. Also, I will remind you, this team stinks.

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2434.106 - 2452.682 Mike Halford

They improved last year and had 72 points and were so bad that they had the fourth overall pick. I think it's putting a lot of pressure on Byram to step in and say, congratulations, you're our number one defenseman. We want to make a noted improvement in the standings. It's a lot of responsibility for a guy that's never done it.

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2452.702 - 2472.477 Sam Dykstra

Seth Jones didn't thrive. He was miscast as a one. Yeah. It's really, really tough when you're miscast as a one. It happened to Darnell Nurse in Edmonton before Bouchard. And it happened to Morgan Riley in Toronto. And it happened before in Toronto to Dion Phaneuf, by the way.

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2472.677 - 2502.958 Sam Dykstra

I think that is one of the most criticized positions in hockey is the number one defenseman who's not really a number one. Yeah, you're masquerading as one. Think of all the criticism that Alex Edler got in Vancouver. He was a terrific defenseman. He made some boneheaded plays, for sure. But he was a really good defenseman. But he couldn't control the game.

2503.378 - 2529.225 Sam Dykstra

And that's what these number one defensemen do. Do you control the game? When you're on the ice, are you in control of what's happening out there? And I remember, you know where I got that from? I mean, it's not exactly rocket science, but it was when Bo Meester got traded from Florida to Calgary. And it was Dennis Potvin.

2529.357 - 2546 Sam Dykstra

the former, definitely a number one defenseman, who I think was a color guy for Florida. And that's what he said about Bollmeister. He's like, he's a good defenseman. I don't know if he can control a game though. And Bollmeister was a terrific defenseman, you know, played for Team Canada, but never was that number one guy.

2546.04 - 2556.394 Mike Halford

I also want to point out that every potential disaster move that Chicago makes, big picture, it's fantastic because it drives Conor Bernard that much closer to Vancouver.

2557.42 - 2564.069 Sam Dykstra

I mean, we're all looking to see what about the contract that he signs. I don't want anything in Chicago to work out.

Chapter 8: What are the key factors influencing Brock Besser's potential trade?

2688.366 - 2692.973 Sam Dykstra

Yeah. Especially when there are players to be moved.

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2693.755 - 2711.805 Grant Harvey

It's not a true rebuild, though. The Canucks don't even talk to Ronak about a trade. Like, that's, I agree with the texture there. Like, it's like, it is not. But patience, Adon. I know, but if Roddick says I don't want to go, then it's a non-starter and we can move on. But I'm just saying, if they don't even explore that opportunity with the market the way it is right now, he's your best asset.

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2711.865 - 2713.429 Grant Harvey

But patience. You've got to at least try.

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2713.77 - 2715.253 Mike Halford

Patience. We've got to wait.

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2715.273 - 2715.874 Grant Harvey

No, do it now.

2716.015 - 2737.804 Sam Dykstra

Okay. Rob and Suri, what we learned, what I've learned is the time between the Stanley Cup being awarded and the entry draft is the new trade deadline. Kinda. I mean, I hope Friday during the draft is busy too. I hope there are some trades in the top 10. Sure. Like, this guy picks this guy, this guy picks this guy. Okay. Now we know for sure.

2738.004 - 2746.758 Sam Dykstra

And then, all right, well, you know, I guess, I mean, wait a minute. Buffalo's got the fourth overall pick now, right? It's already switched up. I'll tell you what looks grim right now.

2747.078 - 2747.639 Mike Halford

July 1.

2748.5 - 2750.023 Sam Dykstra

Well, it's always looked grim.

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