Balancing wins and the future

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Balancing wins and the future

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Mar 9, 2022

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are live from Canucks' morning skate. The guys discuss Thatcher Demko's usage and if it's going to be too much for him as we move into the later parts of the season. The fellas also talk about finding a balance between winning right now and how to manage the current roster players for the future.

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Mar 9, 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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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
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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
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Cementing Garland on the Petey Line: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance highlight the play of Conor Garland on the Pettersson line and how when Dakota Joshua returns the Canucks can't afford to reunite that third line right away. They discuss whether the Garland, Pettersson, Hoglander line would be effective in the playoffs. Gemma Karstens-Smith makes her return to the show. They talk about Rick Tocchet's impact on the team since his arrival as he is the betting favourite to win the Jack Adams award this season. Finally, Jamie and Thomas talk about the team's PK and they talk about possible playoff matchups. by Canucks Talk
69 min listen
Vancouver Canucks make changes to their development staff: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the breaking news of the Canucks adding to their development staff and the Sedin twins getting new roles with the organization. Then, the guys talk about the Canucks' prospect pool as a whole and discuss quality against quantity. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
The Whiteboard: The New Look Avs Invade Rogers Arena: In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance set up tonight's clash between the Canucks and Avalanche at Rogers Arena. They talk about Colorodo's new additions in Mittlestadt and Walker, and they discuss how you can slow down Nathan MacKinnon. Then, they delve into the team extending Emilie Castonguay and Cammi Granato while promoting Ryan Johnson to Assistant GM. As always the guys look at the betting odds and playoff forecast. by Canucks Talk
22 min listen
Dave Nonis on the Canucks upcoming offseason: Thomas Drance is joined by Dave Nonis to cover a number of topics, including how tricky the upcoming offseason will potentially be for Canucks management. Thomas hones in on the Canucks chasing late-season wins when the pressure is off. This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian and Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Canucks Talk
45 min listen
Do the Canucks need small tweaks or major surgery?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about the future of the Canucks' current core and how the contracts of Brock Boeser, Bo Horvat, and J.T. Miller can affect the path of this team. They guys discuss what Horvat's value is on the open market and what a contract with the Canucks could look like. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Stanley Cup Final begins tonight, Canucks need to strengthen goaltending depth by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks
58 min listen
Canucks back in pre season action tonight against Edmonton: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down tonight's Canucks pre season matchup against the Edmonton Oilers in Abbotsford. Harman Dayal also joins the show to talk all things Canucks hockey. Then the guys discuss what the Canucks need to do to mitigate some potential issues, break down the lineup and discuss the importance of a good start. by Canucks Talk
97 min listen
Drance Loves The Hronek Trade!?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic St Louis to talk about the Blues ahead of their matchup against the Canucks on Wednesday. Hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet following practice today. Jamie and Thomas talk about how important it is for the Canucks to stock up on insurance options in the lineup before the deadline. Thomas shocks the world and admits that he likes the Filip Hronek trade the Canucks made last year. by Canucks Talk
72 min listen
The playoffs next year is now the Canucks' new goal: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks 4-1 victory over Toronto on Saturday night and discuss the new style of hockey Vancouver has been playing with leading to recent success. Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show to talk all things Canucks and consider what lies ahead for the franchise. by Canucks Talk
95 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
The Whiteboard: Hughes Continues MVP Caliber Play: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down a massive win by the Canucks over the Winnipeg Jets in a dominant effort against a Jets team that has deep playoff run aspirations. The guys praise Quinn Hughes for his stellar play and consistent performance night in and out with the ability to have a major impact on every game he plays. As well, they speak on the Thatcher Demko injury and what the future may hold for the team with the cloudiness surrounding the injury as the playoff seeding race continues to heat up. by Canucks Talk
25 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

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