Who will pay the price for listless Vancouver Canucks that lack a heartbeat, as nightmare season continues

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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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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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

33 min listen

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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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

36 min listen

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

36 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

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

35 min listen

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

34 min listen

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

40 min listen

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

36 min listen

Bounce Back: In this episode, JPat and Drancer break down the Canucks 4-3 victory over Minnesota to even their series at one win apiece. The guys talk about the adjustments and line-up decisions Travis Green made for Game 2. They rave about Elias Pettersson's role in the win. They also feel it's time for a new nickname for Loui Eriksson based on the role he plays on the Canucks. And Drancer tells a tale of mistaken identity in the press box in Edmonton. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

39 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

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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

35 min listen

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

35 min listen

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

33 min listen

Tyler Time: JPat and Drancer look back at a Canucks shootout loss to Minnesota. The guys assess Tyler Toffoli’s Vancouver debut and discuss the lack of secondary scoring around the team right now. They also break down Jim Benning’s press conference from earlier in the week which included several newsworthy items. They guys then look ahead to Saturday’s visit from the Boston Bruins and Monday’s NHL trade deadline. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

Capital Punishment: The Canucks blew an opportunity to add to their point total in Ottawa on Thursday night. JPat and Drancer are back to break down the team's first two games on an Eastern road trip. They examine the club's penchant for slow starts recently and offer up their optimal pairings on defense. They also review Tyler Toffoli's solid contributions since coming over from Los Angeles. And they preview Saturday night's showdown with the Leafs in Toronto. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

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

36 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

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Green Sees Red: JPat and Drancer wrap up the Canucks five game road trip which concluded with a loss in Minnesota. The guys discuss the absence of scoring leader Elias Pettersson, the play on which he was injured in Boston and they examine the 48 hours around the injury and the way it was handled by head coach Travis Green. They offer a thorough examination of the cat and mouse game played between the coach and the media when it comes to revealing information about the hockey club. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

42 min listen

Canucks hit the break in 1st place in the Pacific.: As the Canucks enter their 5 day bi-week, leading up to the All-Star break, Vancouver rebounds from the nightmare Florida trip to find themselves in first place in the Pacific division. J-Pat and Drancer recap the win over San Jose on Saturday, before dipping into the VANcast mailbag. 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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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

35 min listen

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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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

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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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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

37 min listen

Waiting on the Hubs: JPat and Drancer have recorded a new VANcast breaking down the news of the week from the National Hockey League including the announcement of July 10th as the start of Phase 3 of the return to play plan. The guys assess this week's announcement from BC Premier John Horgan endorsing the Canucks offer to be one of the NHL's hub cities. They also get into the idea of expanded rosters for exhibition games prior to the play-in series. They finish up, as always, with Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

38 min listen

Strange Times: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to help Canucks fans pass the time without hockey. The guys get into JT Miller's impact on the team in his first year in Vancouver and the influence he had on linemate Elias Pettersson. They examine the kinds of moves the Canucks need to consider to upgrade their blueline this off-season. They also retrace their steps from a few road trips over the course of the season and reflect on a few of the best restaurants they visited along the way. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

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