Blockbuster: Canucks and Coyotes make draft day deal

Introducing the VANCast!: Different show name, same great Podcast! Welcome to the new VanCast. JPAT and Drancer open up their first listener mailbag for the freshly named Pod for fans of Vancouver's professional hockey team. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The POD before Christmas: JPat and Drancer have recorded a VANcast to get you through the holidays. The guys look back on Saturday’s win over Pittsburgh and discuss the loss of Josh Leivo and how it will impact the hockey club. They also look at the recent run of production for Jake Virtanen and assess whether he’s taken a step forward in his career. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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No Goalz: The guys discuss the lack of offence that has led to three straight regulation losses for the Canucks. Is it effort or execution? And who needs to step up? Also, Drancer made a side trip to Utica over the weekend and offers his reviews of AHL life in upstate New York. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Season Premiere: JPAT & Drancer preview the new season of the Vancouver Canucks: JPAT and Drancer discuss the Canucks waiver decisions to get down to their 23-man roster and profile the core four, Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes and Bo Horvat. Plus Jeff and Thomas offer their predictions on whether the Canucks will make the playoffs. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The Nuckscast with JPat and Drancer: The Nuckscast with JPat and Drancer debuts Wednesday, Oct. 2! Jeff Paterson and Thomas Drance preview what to expect from the show while they talks Canucks twice a week, including bonus episodes available only on The Athletic. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The 2010s: Celebrating an unforgettable decade of Hockey in Vancouver: JPAT and Drancer reminisce about the magical, overtime, gold medal game at the 2010 Winter Olympics between Canada and the United States. Plus, the Canucks appearance in the 2011 Stanley Cup vs the Boston Bruins, and how the city reacted after the game 7 defeat. Jeff and Thomas lo0k ahead to the hope on the horizon led by players like Pettersson, Horvat, Hughes, Demko and Boeser. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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On The Road Again: After a four game homestand that produced just one win, the Canucks are starting a six game road trip. JPat and Drancer check in from Dallas with a new pod looking back at the team’s recent struggles and what will have to change to get results on the road. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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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

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The 0-2 Canucks need to take advantage of their home schedule this week.: JPAT and Drancer breakdown the Canucks 0-2 start, the upcoming three game home stand. The emergence of Quinn Hughes on the power play, J.T. Miller's solid effort to date, Brandon Sutter getting time on the wing and what's next for Loui Eriksson. Plus, Nuckscast listeners have a little twitter fun, on the podcast title and Thomas and Jeff obsess over Billy Miner Pie. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Home Sweet Home: JPAT and Drancer look back on the keys to the Canucks sweeping a three game homestand and assess the team through its first five games. Thomas also details his chat with Pavel Bure that was featured in a recent Athletic article. And with their bags packed, JPat and Drance’s reveal a few of their plans for their visit to New York later this week. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Quinn Hughes takes a bite out of the Big Apple & Jacob Markstrom's triumphant return: JPAT and Drancer recap the Canucks weekend split in New Jersey and New York, and highlight the play of Quinn Hughes, Jacob Markstrom and Bo Horvat. Plus, Jay Beagle's redemption goal at Madison Square, after a tough game in Newark, with a stick tap to Tim Schaller. As well, Jeff and Thomas take you inside Yankee stadium for game 5 of the ALCS, the rapid Yankee fans, and the subway ride home. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Not Gritty Enough In Philly: JPat and Drancer have recorded a new podcast after a sluggish 2-1 Canucks loss in Philadelphia. With offence becoming an issue, the team has turned to Nikolay Goldobin. The guys discuss how he’ll fit in as he returns to the NHL after a stint in the minors. They also examine Josh Leivo’s value to the hockey club. And they finish up with some talk about hockey hair. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Are They For Real?: The Canucks are back from California with five of six points. They guys review the weekend of action and discuss reasons why this team could be for real. They also preview Drancer’s upcoming trip to Utica to profile the Canucks minor league team. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Season’s Beatings: It’s supposed to be the hap-happiest season of all. But these are not the best of times for the Vancouver Canucks. After a 3-1 loss to Montreal, JPat and Drancer are back with a new pod unpacking the Canucks three game losing streak and the somber mood of the fan base that can sense the playoffs slipping away before Christmas. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Light The Lamp: JPat and Drancer break down a wild weekend for the Canucks in which they scored a dozen goals in games against Washington and Florida. They guys discuss the fun factor around the hockey club these days and the key reasons behind it. They look at the balance and the depth on this year’s team and try to project whether it is sustainable. They also talk about how it was a very good night for the Canucks off the ice on Monday. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Weekend Warriors: JPat and Drancer have recorded a new podcast after the Canucks posted weekend wins in Buffalo and Minnesota. The guys dive into the difference in those two games compared to the two losses in the state of Florida to start the road trip. They also discuss Bo Horvat's recent run of production, Quinn Hughes being voted to the All Star and Jacob Markstrom's workload. Plus they preview the road trip finale in Winnipeg and allow their minds to wander to a place that has the Canucks locking down home ice advantage in the playoffs. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The 30 Game Mark: With a 6-5 overtime win against Buffalo on Saturday, the Canucks reaches the 30-game mark. JPat and Drancer review the victory and assess the team 30 games into the season. They also look forward to a visit from the Maple Leafs. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Back in the Saddle: JPat and Drancer return to the microphones after a week off for the NHL All Star break. They look back at the Canucks 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues to start the home stretch. They get into the team's remarkable run at home and how that could put the club over the top when it comes to the push for the playoffs. They break down Jake Virtanen's recent run of playmaking and what his success on the top line means for Brock Boeser. They also look ahead to the club's five game road trip against some of the league's top defensive teams by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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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

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Rolling Into 2020: JPat and Drancer are back at it with one final VANcast to close out the year. The guys get into the Canucks five game win streak that may have saved their season. They talk about the keys to the club’s recent run of success and the emergence of Jacob Markstrom, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes over the past 12 months. They also peer into the future and give their thoughts on the top storylines to follow in the New Year. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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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

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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

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Demko and Domingue: JPat and Drancer breakdown the big news of trade deadline day as the Canucks deal with an injury to starter Jacob Markstrom. That means they'll need Thatcher Demko to step into the spotlight and that's also why they had to deal for back-up Louis Domingue. The guys discuss how this will impact the team's push for the playoffs. They also look around the Pacific Division and assess some of the moves that may have an impact on the Canucks. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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A Burr-fect night for the Canucks: JPat and Drancer reviewed Alex Burrows night at Rogers Arena. They talk about the fantastic pregame ceremony and how it provided the boost the Canucks needed to beat the Senators. Thomas also told stories behind the story of his Oral History of Burrows’ most famous goal. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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Full of Beans: JPat and Drancer are in Boston where they took in the Beanpot Tournament on Monday night. The guys discuss their impressions of the college hockey atmosphere. They also look back on a solid weekend for the Vancouver Canucks who picked up three of four points from games against the Islanders and Hurricanes. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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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

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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

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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

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Anger Fuel: JPat and Drancer are back with a new podcast reviewing the Canucks disappointing 2-1 loss to Columbus that produced one of the goals of the season and one of the quotes of the year. But Elias Pettersson's spectacular solo effort wasn't enough to help the team win a game it had to have. The guys get into the reasons behind the team's 1-5 slide and assess the Canucks playoff aspirations. They also react to the NHL's changing media policies in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak and how it impacts how the Canucks are covered. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The New Normal: For the first time since the National Hockey League suspended operations due to the outbreak of coronavirus, JPat and Drancer have recorded a new VANcast. The guys revisit the events of last Thursday and how the postponement unfolded for the Canucks. They also look at some of the pressing issues facing all NHL teams and players and how the current state of the NHL may impact the Canucks decision-making moving forward. The guys also pledge to continue recording the VANcast twice weekly to keep the VIPs informed and entertained. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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