Quinn Hughes takes a bite out of the Big Apple & Jacob Markstrom's triumphant return

Dameris & Followill: A Conversation With Mark Cuban on When the NBA Should Return & More: Mark Cuban joins the podcast to talk about how he's taking care of his team, bringing the league back, quarantine in the Cuban household, Dennis Rodman, and watching old Mavericks games during isolation. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

63 min listen

Heading to the Playoffs!: JPat and Drancer have a new VANcast in which they analyze what a Canucks vs Minnesota playoff series might have looked like based on The Athletic's match-up model. The guys offer up their predictions on the outcome and what the key storylines would have been. They also finish up with a new feature called 'Name That Canuck' in which Drance tries to stump JPat with trivia. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

Dragon Slayer 2.0: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to start the week. They guys had some fun reliving the 2011 playoffs as they watched the TV re-run of Alex Burrows eliminating the Blackhawks in overtime. The guys discuss the rumour linking Mike Gillis to the New Jersey Devils and how the former Canucks GM might fare with another chance to run an NHL organization. And they assess whether the Canucks front office is prepared to deal in these extraordinary times and how well positioned they are to complete their 2020 amateur scouting using video with no games being played these days. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

Green Day: On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks Travis Green. The guys discuss the coach's desire to get back on the ice and his return-to-play plans if the season resumes. They also do a deep dive on the 69 games the Canucks managed to play for the season was halted and get into what Green liked about his team and areas he believes it can and will improve. The guys talk about the power play and the young players that drive it. They also asked Green why he believes he's the right coach to take this team to the next level and they finish with a discussion about the challenges of coaching in a hockey-mad market like Vancouver. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

57 min listen

So Many Questions: JPat and the birthday boy Drancer are back with another edition of the VANcast. On this episode, the guys reach into the mailbag and answer listener questions on the Canucks, the NHL's return to play proposal, on their jobs and even on Jim Carrey movies. They also discuss feedback to a new Athletic column about Canucks prospects. They finish up with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

46 min listen

Catching Up With Gino: On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer visit with one of the most popular Canucks of all time Gino Odjick. The guys get into his health scare and how he's doing now. They talk about his friendship with Pavel Bure and his mentorship of Micheal Ferland. They also talk about his involvement in the Canucks 50th anniversary season and his role in the team's pregame Zombie video. The guys also discuss Vancouver as a hub city if the NHL season resumes and they finish up with a controversial round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

40 min listen

Return to Play On the latest VANCast: JPat and Drancer compare notes on the return of professional soccer in Europe over the weekend and apply them to what hockey might look like without fans in the stands. The guys address some of the biggest issues the Canucks will face when they return to the ice. They also discuss things they miss -- and don't miss -- about life on the beat during this pandemic. They finish off with another edition of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

How The West Was Won: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast in which they look at The Athletic model that has the hypothetical Canucks on a nine-game win streak and running away with the Pacific Division. The guys discuss the way the West is shaping up in the coming years and how the Canucks match-up with other teams entering their competitive windows. The guys also try to predict the Canucks year end award winners and debate whether Elias Pettersson's season got enough attention in the market. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

Big Money: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to take you into the Easter weekend. The guys take a long look at what the next contracts for rising stars Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes might look like. Who are the current comparables? What sets the market? Which deals this summer might have an impact on contracts a year from now? Will Pettersson and Hughes eat up more than $20 million of cap space per season? And the guys finish up with another edition of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

43 min listen

Isles Have Another: The Canucks kept their playoff hopes alive with a 5-4 shootout win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. JPat and Drancer break down the much-needed victory which included the return of Brock Boeser. The guys assess the impact that could have on the stretch run. They also get into the welcome production from the team’s third line of late and some of the reasons behind it. They also look ahead to the club’s quick two-game road trip to Arizona and Colorado. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

38 min listen

Top Prospects On this VANcast by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

42 min listen

Russian Rocket: JPat and Drancer welcome Hockey Hall of Famer Pavel Bure to the VANcast. The guys catch up with Bure from his home in Russia and talk about life in quarantine, his pick-up games with other Russian legends and his memories of his seasons in Vancouver. They spend plenty of time reliving Bure's role in the run to the 1994 Stanley Cup Final. The guys also talk about the reasons for his absence from Rogers Arena during the Canucks 50th Anniversary season. Finally, JPat tries to stump Drancer in the latest edition of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

Hughes vs Makar: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to start the week. The guys discuss the extent to which the Canucks need to improve their defense this off-season and how the team might go about that task. They also get into the Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar debate for Rookie of the Year as The Athletic published its season-ending award winners. The guys have some fun as both have advanced in Canucks Twitter March Madness with Drance taking down the highest profile competitor in the competition in his latest victory. They also discuss what might have been on the line with the Canucks scheduled to have played in Vegas on Monday night. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

38 min listen

Phase 2: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to start the week. The guys discuss the NHL's plans to move into Phase 2 of its Return to Play program with players returning to the rink. They also discuss the business side of the pandemic and how it has impacted the Canucks front office. The guys look ahead to a possible Vancouver-Minnesota play-in match-up and debate where the Canucks would have an edge. They finish up with another edition of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

Window to Contend: On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the Canucks window to contend and how long it should take for the team to get there. They discuss the state of the Canucks scouting staff and the rumblings that all is not well in that department. They guys also break down the recent Nils Hoglander signing and how the young Swede fits into what the Canucks are trying to build. They finish off with a review of The Athletic's VIP survey and another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

39 min listen

Dynamic Duo: JPat and Drancer are back to start the week with a new VANcast. On this episode, the guys discuss Thomas's new piece posted now at The Athletic on top play-driving centre/defensemen combinations in the NHL. The numbers show that the Canucks pair of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes lead the league when it comes to offensive generation. The guys also get into the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the impact it could have on the NHL salary cap and the Canucks moving forward. They also finish up with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

Remembering Botch: In this special edition of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by Wyatt Arndt as the three of them mark one year since the passing of The Athletic's Jason Botchford. The trio shares stories about their friend and colleague and what made him such a special part of the Vancouver hockey scene. They also discuss Botch's role as a mentor to so many aspiring hockey writers and the legacy he's left for anyone covering the Canucks. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

44 min listen

What a Line: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast in which they delve into the final week of the Canucks season through the eyes of JT Miller. They also discuss how Tyler Myers is passing his days during the COVID-19 crisis. The guys then have some fun with a random -- and inaccurate -- NHL tweet involving the Canucks and the strong reaction from the fanbase. They finish up with another edition of Name That Canuck with JPat doing his best to stump Drancer. See if you can figure it out. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

Sedin Cup: On this VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to discuss the Sedin Cup -- a fictional playoff series between Canucks teams drafted by Drance and Dayal. The guys discuss their draft strategies, the way the project played out and how it translated into a unique print article. JPat and Drancer also discuss the NHLPA players poll that was released this week and get into some of the highlights of JT Miller's chat with the media by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

Canucks Mailbag: In this latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer reach into the mailbag to answer listener questions on everything from Jim Benning's best & worst moves as GM to Nikita Tryamkin's future with the Canucks to bubble hockey. The guys even handle questions on toilet paper and chicken fingers. They also discuss Nikolay Goldobin's return to Russia and it's Drancer's turn to try to stump JPat in another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

40 min listen

Watching Video with EP40: On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Elias Pettersson's development over his first two seasons in the National Hockey League. Drancer goes into detail about his new piece at The Athletic in which he gets Pettersson to review video of key plays to this point in his career. The guys also discuss whether Pettersson can win an NHL scoring title. They finish the pod, as usual, with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

Colum-bust: JPat and Drancer recap a lost weekend for the Vancouver Canucks. The guys discuss the late-game letdown in Columbus and how the team will respond. They set up a four-game homestand that could start without the services of Quinn Hughes. They also delve into Bo Horvat’s emergence as a power play ace. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

Canucks TV With a Side of Fries: JPat and Drancer send you into the weekend with a new VANcast. On this episode, the guys discuss the latest on the NHL's plan to return to action, they go over The Athletic article finding comparable players for the Canucks young stars and Drancer recounts his day spent on the job with Canucks broadcasters John Shorthouse and John Garrett during a game in Minnesota. The guys also finish up with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

43 min listen

Lengthy Cotton Swabs Tickling Your Brain: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast reacting to the NHL's Return to Play plan. Like most people in hockey, the guys have more questions than answers and they raise some of their concerns on the podcast. They also look at how the Return to Play plans impact the Canucks and offer some possibilities for the team if it's forced to hold training camp somewhere other than Vancouver. As always, they finish up with another edition of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

40 min listen

Game On: In this new episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down the news of the NHL's new Collective Bargaining Agreement and discuss aspects that impact the Vancouver Canucks. The guys also dive into what next week's training camp will look like and how it will differ from a standard start of season camp. They also debate whether the Canucks performance in their play-in series against Minnesota will impact the way the season as a whole is viewed. They also finish up with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

40 min listen

Summer Scrimmage: On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer have a full review of the first full scrimmage of Canucks summer training camp. Who stood out ? Who needed to step up? What was it like watching hockey in July in an empty building? The guys also get into Nikita Tryamkin's decision to stay in the KHL for another year. They look at options for Jack Rathbone if he doesn't crack the Canucks line-up next season. Plus Drancer explains why he's been picking so many fights on Twitter over the past week. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

49 min listen

Markstrom and Ferland: On a new VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Jacob Markstrom's nod for the Bill Masterton Award. The guys also dive into the news that Micheal Ferland is making progress on his comeback from concussion and could be an option for the Canucks in their play-in series against Minnesota. Where does Ferland fit? If he plays, who comes out of the line-up? And with his injury history, can the Canucks count on the big winger to stay healthy? The guys finish the episode with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

38 min listen

Expansion Plans: On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to project what the Vancouver Canucks protected list might look like ahead of next year's expansion draft to stock NHL Seattle. The guys look at areas of concern, but also examine ways the Canucks might be able to benefit from the expansion draft. They also discuss the Canucks goaltending situation and how Jacob Markstrom's new contract will be impacted by the club's expansion draft preparation. And the guys finish the show with a quick version of Name That Canuck that was guessed on the very first clue. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

42 min listen

Brackett Busting: In an extended new VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on the departure of Vancouver Canucks head scout Judd Brackett. They get into the behind the scenes details that let to the decision late last week. Also on this episode, the guys welcome Dan Cloutier to the podcast to share his memories of the last time the Canucks and Minnesota met in the playoffs in 2003. As usual, they finish up with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

60 min listen

Into The Bubble: On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss what they've seen from life in the hub cities so far. They break down the Canucks final roster decisions and assess the players that made the trek to Edmonton. They guys look back on the final weekend of training camp. And Drance divulges some the values possessions he'll take with him for his summer in the Alberta capital by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Quinn Hughes takes a bite out of the Big Apple & Jacob Markstrom's triumphant return

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

Related podcast episodes