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Feb 14, 2022

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Thomas Drance takes your questions in this mailbag edtion of the Canucks Hour. Plus he breaks down how the Tyler Toffoli deal could set the market that could benefit the Canucks if they decide to trade JT Miller.

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Feb 14, 2022

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Jamie Dodd and Canucks Reporter Thomas Drance combine to bring you the most comprehensive Canucks coverage in Vancouver. They take the hour to dive into all the issues that matter for any diehard Canucks fan. Plus, hear exclusive interviews from the players and the team to stay up to date all season long.

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Deadline spotlight getting brighter: Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd break down how important this upcoming weekend of back to back games will be to determine if the Canucks will buy or sell for this playoff race at the deadline. And how does the Brandon Hagel to Tampa trade effect the value the Canucks could receive in any possible deals they make. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Quiet deadline for the Canucks?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the deals made by the Canucks ahead of the trade deadline and discuss if the team should have made more moves. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
The Podzcast: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance get set for the Canucks' final home game of the season as they welcome the LA Kings to town. Vasily Podkolzin spoke to the media earlier and the guys dive into the Russian speaking so well without a translator. by Canucks Talk
53 min listen
Previewing a pivotal test against Vegas: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview the Canucks' crucial game against the Golden Knights, and take stock of the Western Conference playoff race. by Canucks Talk
47 min listen
The Canucks' defence let them down in a crucial moment: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap a lost point against the Ottawa Senators after a shootout loss at the hands of former Canuck Adam Gaudette. Then, the guys look at the offseason and which players may be looked at differently after a strong second-half of the season. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
Canucks get points despite a tough back-to-back: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks OT loss to the Wild and look ahead to the upcoming matchup against the Stars. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Show JT the money?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance tee up the Canucks matchup against the Detroit Red Wings and discuss what impact the Hertl deal has on JT Miller's contract moving forward. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Canucks playoff odds take another blow in loss to St. Louis: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks playoff odds after a loss to the Blues and look ahead to the rematch in the home-and-home. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Hour 3 - Deadline wrap-up roundtable with Sat: Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd are joined by Satiar Shah for a roundtable to wrap-up the Canucks' trade deadline moves. They give instant analysis on Tyler Motte being trade for a 2023 4th round pick. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Hour 2 - Jannik Hansen joins the deadline special: Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd are joined by former Canuck Jannik Hansen to speak on his experiences at the trade deadline as well as his reaction to the Canucks picking up his former teammate Brad Richardson on waivers. Then, the three take you all the way up to the official deadline time and wait for post-deadline trade calls to file in. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Has the playoff window all but closed for the Canucks?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks slim playoff odds and look ahead to the upcoming home-and-home matchup against the Golden Knights. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
Keep winning to make things meaningful: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview the Canucks' upcoming week that begins with a big Monday night game against the Dallas Stars. They question how many games Thatcher Demko will play with the team having seven games in their final 12 games of the season, talk about the return of Brock Boeser and Matthew Highmore, and how the team needs to keep winning to keep things interesting. by Canucks Talk
52 min listen
Breaking down the Canucks' playoff odds: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance do the math on what the Canucks need to do to get into a playoff spot. They look at the upcoming game later in the day against the St. Louis Blues. Then, the guys play a clip of Jannik Hansen talking about the difference in coverage between the Canucks market and San Jose's market. They also chat about Conor Garland's slump. by Canucks Talk
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Getting the Canucks to a playoff tier: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance touch on Elias Pettersson having one of his best games of the season despite a giveaway that led to a shorthanded goal against. The guys talk about the tiers of the NHL and how the Canucks have a lot of change coming. by Canucks Talk
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Halak the closer: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about the success to begin the road trip, what J.T. Miller's contract extension could look like, Canucks' prospect Aidan McDonough deciding to go back to school and setup tonight's game against the Blues. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
Daunting thoughts ahead of Avalanche: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview the Canucks facing off against the best team in the NHL as they are in Colorado to face the Avalanche. The look at the playoff standings and how good the Canucks need to be to even get a sniff at the playoffs. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Another must win game for the Canucks: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview the Canucks' game against Arizona, and weigh in on the recent play of JT Miller. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
So you're telling me there's a chance...: Thomas Drance flies solo on the Canucks Hour and breaks down the Canucks 7-1 thumping of the Coyotes, their 5 game win streak and playoff chances. Canucks defenceman Travis Dermott stops by to discuss joining the team and his experience playing in Vancouver so far. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Drance may have to eat crow and Halak gets the start against the Sens: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks big win over the Stars and tee up the matchup against the Senators. They also discuss Halak getting the start against the Sens and the playoff picture moving forward. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Vasily Podkolzin can lead the charge in his rookie season: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the Canucks' upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Wild and how Vasily Podkolzin can be the most important player in the game if he plays up to his top potential. The guys look at the playoff picture and how the Canucks need to win just to keep things interesting. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Hour 1 - Deadline Day Special: Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd get their trade deadline special started by looking back at the Canucks' initial movement of Travis Hamonic, and second move of bringing in Travis Dermott. The guys discuss what deals could surprise Canucks fans the most and what could be the return for Tyler Motte. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Can the Canucks consistently win like that?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance give some praise to the Canucks for a strong effort against the Avalanche in a big 3-1 win on the back of Jaroslav Halak. The fellas discuss how they can turn one game into multiple wins with a consistent performance on a night-to-night basis. by Canucks Talk
48 min listen
Tonight is 100% about J.T. Miller: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the Canucks' final home game of the season and how Friday night's game in Edmonton is all about J.T. Miller getting to 100 points. The fellas talk about how Spencer Martin hasn't just been good but instead been phenomenal. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks against Vegas: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Canucks' overtime win against Vegas, talk about Elias Pettersson's impressive form, and consider whether the NHL should adopt a play-in game format. by Canucks Talk
48 min listen
The Canucks are officially eliminated from the playoffs: 29:02Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about the emotional drop of the Canucks after seeing the team get eliminated from the playoffs during their game on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken. Then, the guys look at a two-three year plan and creating a system to get them to recoup prospects and futures to build a true contender. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Analyzing the Canucks season in the big picture.: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drace breakdown the Canucks 6-3 loss in Minnesota which basically put the Canucks on the brink of playoff elimination. The guys discuss how the totality of the Canucks season has had an impact of where the Canucks stand today. Plus the guys discuss the development benefits Vasili Podkolzin and Jack Rathbone will get in AHL playoff action with the Abbotsford Canucks.. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Canucks draft position is set and how the Abbotsford Canucks can bolster Vancouver’s roster: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance reflect on yesterday’s draft lottery as the Vancouver Canucks stay put at 15th overall. Later, they look around the NHL playoffs, examining the keys to postseason success. Finally, they discuss Vancouver’s poor history of developing players through the AHL, and how Trent Cull and the Abbotsford Canucks can change that pattern. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Who can gain extra confidence in the final three Canucks games?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance look at the final week of the Canucks' season and debate if Spencer Martin should play two of the final three games, and if Podkolzin should play in a top-six role or be given some time with the bottom part of the lineup to get ready for the Abbotsford playoff run. by Canucks Talk
52 min listen
Bruce Boudreau's comments and juggernaut Avs win game 1: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the dominant performance of the Colorado Avalanche in their game one win over the St. Louis Blues. They dissect Bruce Boudreau’s comments from his interview yesterday on Canucks Central, specifically projecting Boudreau's impact in his first full season. by Canucks Talk
48 min listen
Recapping Rutherford and Allvin's year-end media availability: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss what was said by Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin at the year end media availability Tuesday. They discuss potential contracts for both Bruce Boudreau and J.T. Miller, and what the realistic options for both are. by Canucks Talk
48 min listen

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The Whiteboard: These Opportunities Don’t Come Along Very Often: Jamie and Drance discuss how crucial this opportunity is for the Vancouver Canucks. It's not often you get the chance to play Game 5 of round 2 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Drance suggests, "this is the first major lineup shakeup of the postseason...and just what the doctor ordered." The guys discuss the lineup changes, and if they like the decisions made by Coach Tocchet. An update on Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton. Betting odds for Game 5. by Canucks Talk
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Tocchet Puts the Lines in a Blender: How are you feeling about tonight's game? Jamie breaks down the Canuck lineup changes heading into Game 5. The Canucks had to change something for Pettersson, this is Tocchet's answer. The HalBro Morning Show is trying to spark some ideas to get Pettersson going, could their idea work tonight? Shayna Goldman joins the show. Shayna shares her thoughts on the Canucks Oilers series, the Canucks line shakeup, concerns for Hronek, and the other NHL Playoff series. by Canucks Talk
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Series Tied Despite Multiple “Passengers”: Jamie breaks down the Canucks Game 4 loss to Edmonton last night and dives into the struggles of Elias Pettersson so far this series and throughout the post-season. Jamie discusses what potential lineup changes could come for Game 5 and what the team can do to get going to try and close this series out in what now is a best of three. Jonny Lazarus joins the show and speaks on the importance of trying to get the other Oiler players to beat you other than McDavid and Draisaitl. As well, he talks about the poor play of Elias Pettersson in the playoffs and how it seems everything is too easy against him. by Canucks Talk
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The Whiteboard: Tocchet on Where to Go From Here: Jamie and Drance get into the Whiteboard by breaking down Elias Pettersson's comments to the media, and listening to Rick Tocchet speak on how he can get his team to another level for Game 5. by Canucks Talk
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Petey Under Fire in the Crossover: Donnie and Dhali join CanucksTalk to discuss the Canucks latest woes after a loss in Game 4, how the Canucks and Head Coach Rick Tocchet can get Elias Pettersson and the other stars to perform, and finding out who the "passengers" on this team are. Jamie and Drance get into which defenders should be playing what minutes, and whether the Canucks should take a leaf out of the Oilers book and try an 11/7 strategy. Then Jason Bukula joins the show to chat about accountability and players holding each other to playoff standards. by Canucks Talk
78 min listen
Oilers Turn to Calvin Pickard: Jamie Dodd reacts to the news of the Edmonton Oilers starting backup goalie Calvin Pickard in Game 4. This is the Oilers saying they have lost faith in Stuart Skinner. Jamie suggests McDavid and Draisaitl need to 'play out of their minds' for the Oilers to win. All of the storylines are about Edmonton, none of it is about how the Canucks are going to respond. Former NHLer Jason Demers joins the show. Jason discusses the series so far, Skinner getting benched, Pettersson getting out of his slump and more! by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
The Whiteboard: Reacting to Game 4 Lineup Changes: Jamie and Drance discuss Pickard starting over Skinner tonight. With Soucy out Game 4, the Canucks have a next man up mentality. What the Oilers are doing in terms of their decisions, should they switch to an 11-7? The guys highlight their potential lineup changes for tonight. Betting odds and lineup notes for both teams. by Canucks Talk
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Are the Canucks Primed to Steal the Series?: Zach Laing, covers the Oilers for Oilers Nation joins the show. Are these lineup changes a desperate move for the Oilers? Zach discusses the reasoning behind these changes. The Oilers are lacking depth scoring, who needs to step up for them? Are the Canucks primed to steal the series? The guys discuss the tone for Game 4 and if Nils Hoglander should be in the lineup. Hear from Coach Tocchet post-practice. Should the Canucks be worried about winning these one goal games? Goalie guru Kevin Woodley joins the show to weigh in on Oilers goalie change. Woodley gives an in-depth scouting report on Cal Pickard. How will the Oilers attack Silovs in Game 4? by Canucks Talk
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Skinner’s Shaky Play Leading to Oilers Fragility: Jamie and Drance are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith as the group breaks down Stuart Skinner's performance and his lack of availability to the media post game all of which could be pointing to the fragility of the Oilers right now. They touch on the stellar play of Silovs so far and how the Canucks have been able to play their style of hockey through three games. Iain MacIntyre then joins the show to dive into the play of the Canucks so far and discuss how the series has been officiated so far. by Canucks Talk
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Spector on Oilers Goaltending Woes and Officiating in Series: Jamie and Drance have the conversation of what to do in the case of Thatcher Demko becoming available soon in the midst of Silovs playing good hockey along with maybe anointing the Canucks as a team of destiny with crazy wins and team success despite the inconsistent play of Elias Pettersson and his line-mates. Mark Spector then joins the show to give his take on the struggling goaltending the Oilers have had so far and what they need to do as a team better to get themselves back in this series. Also hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet following practice. by Canucks Talk
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The Whiteboard: Silovs Shines, Skinner Chased and Canucks Win: Jamie and Drance get into the Whiteboard as the pair break down the numerous headlines coming out of Vancouver's Game 3 victory in Edmonton over the Oilers. The guys discuss the great play of Arturs Silovs, the poor play of Stuart Skinnner, the great fit of Elias Lindholm on this team and much more! by Canucks Talk
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A Series Defining Opportunity: Jamie asks, what do you want to see from the Canucks tonight? Jamie lists his top objectives for the Canucks in Game 2. Arturs Silovs gets the start tonight. Jamie considers his upside, and his concern for Silovs in Game 2. Who needs to step up offensively? Pettersson, Hoglander, and Mikheyev are mentioned. Alison Lukan joins the show. Alison and Jamie discuss Edmonton's D pairings, Leon Draisaitl's status, Carson Soucy, and more. by Canucks Talk
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The Whiteboard: Silovs In, Draisaitl Undecided, & Game 2 Preview: Jamie and Drance discuss all things Canucks ahead of Game 2 tonight. Can Leon Draisaitl play? What will his effectiveness be? Kelly Sutherland is reffing the game tonight, does it matter? Arturs SIlovs gets the start, the guys discuss if it's the right decision. Lineup notes and betting odds. by Canucks Talk
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Marc Crawford on Canucks Fans and Shutting Down Oilers Stars: Former Canucks Head Coach Marc Crawford joins the show. Marc talks Canucks fans, how the Oilers can find ways to make their skill count, the emotion of Game 1, and shutting down McDavid and Draisaitl. Hockey PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Jamie, Drance, and Dimitri discuss the Canucks vs Oilers series, more specifically, what to expect in Game 2, and NHL Playoffs. Goalie guru Keivn Woodley joins the show. Woodley says he would've considered starting DeSmith, Silovs hasn't seen anything like the Oilers offensive stars, and Stuart Skinner bouncing back. by Canucks Talk
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A Legendary Night at Rogers Arena: Jamie recaps the legendary comeback win last night. Does Rick Tocchet get enough credit? Quinn Hughes says Tocchet helped "get the stink" away from the team. Tocchet has transformed how this team believes, how the fans see the team, a complete and total turnaround. Lindholm's line was dominant, Pettersson's best performance of the playoffs, and more positives from Game 1, Jamie breaks it down. How important is re-signing Zadorov? Jamie is joined by Jason Brough of the morning show. Jason talks about what he saw in Game 1, including Pettersson's strong game, Edmonton's doubts on Skinner, and Tocchet loving Zadorov. by Canucks Talk
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The Whiteboard: Mess Around and Find Out: Jamie and Drance recap Game 1 in "The Whiteboard". How did the Canucks complete the comeback? Drance suggests, "it was a soft 4-1". Topics include the Nurse/Ceci pairing, Draisaitl injury, and the psychological edge in the series. Did Edmonton choke? The guys discuss what Game 1 means for the rest of the series. Lineup notes and betting odds. by Canucks Talk
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Ryan Clark Talks Canucks Series & Becoming the Mayor of Vancouver: Mark Spector joins the show. Mark summarizes how the Oilers lost Game 1. Reasons include Skinner, McDavid's worst playoff game, and Draisaitl getting hurt. Spector suggests that Miller and Boeser won't keep McDavid up at night, Skinner is to blame for a few of the goals, and a heated debate. How did Pettersson play last night? ESPN analyst Ryan Clark joins the show in studio. Jamie, Drance and Ryan discuss Rick Tocchet's coaching, what to make of McDavid's Game 1, and the Canucks are 5-0 against Edmonton this season, is that a concern? Hear from Coach Tocchet post-practice. by Canucks Talk
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Plant the Seeds of Doubt: Jamie Dodd gets you set for Game 1 between the Canucks and Oilers. He highlights the Canucks' need to plant the seeds of doubt early in the season. Bik Nizzar hops on the show as the guys break down how the Canucks can take advantage of the Oilers. by Canucks Talk
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Special Teams, Special Plays, Special Players: Jamie and Drance break down the importance of special teams for the Canucks in this series against Edmonton and how the powerplay for Vancouver must be better than it was against Nashville. The guys dive into which players for Vancouver are going to need to step up for round two to help give the Canucks the best chance to win. Also hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet following practice. by Canucks Talk
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Embrace the Underdog: Jamie and Drance are joined Zach Laing to help preview this second round series between Edmonton and Vancouver. The guys dive into the potent powerplay the Oilers posses and how every call in this series and the results of the first few games will feel pivotal. Jamie and Drance take the stance that the Canucks have at least a puncher's chance and staying out of the box while be imperative to their success while also being an opportunist team that can potentially wear down Edmonton's defence. Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show to give her take on the upcoming series between Vancouver and Edmonton and highlight that the Oilers team the Canucks see will not be anything like or comparable to who they played in the regular season. by Canucks Talk
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