Staying competitive while creating cap space

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Staying competitive while creating cap space

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May 17, 2022

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss what the best path forward is for the Vancouver Canucks, looking at options to open up salary cap space while staying competitive, and discuss the prospect of bringing in Evgeni Malkin.

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May 17, 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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NHL Draft Lottery and the dismissal of Barry Trotz: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss how the firing of Barry Trotz will affect Bruce Boudreau on the coaching market. Later, they talk about Vancouver’s interest in Andrei Kuzmenko and the player’s potential should he land an NHL contract. Finally, a look ahead to the NHL draft, and tomorrow’s draft lottery. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Finding value in cheap free agents: Jamie and Thomas continue to preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final. They discuss how every team Tampa Bay has defeated so far is better than anyone Colorado has seen so far along with the differences between the two teams. Then, the guys break down free agency for the Vancouver Canucks and who they should be targeting and what the team needs. by Canucks Talk
48 min listen
Abbotsford Canucks season comes to anticlimactic finish: Thomas Drance and Jamie Dodd reflect on the Abbotsford Canucks season after their round one loss to the Bakersfield Condors. Later, they speak on the NHL playoffs, taking a look at the status of the first-round matchups after the first three days. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Canucks make changes to the coaching staff: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about the changes to the Canucks' coaching staff and what they expect to see be added in the offseason. Then, the guys talk about how good Connor McDavid had been and dive into the battle of Alberta series. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
Canucks shake up scouting department: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss personnel changes made to the scouting staff by the Vancouver Canucks. In doing so, they reflect on Vancouver's recent draft history, and debate what makes a "strong drafting team." by Canucks Talk
47 min listen
Bruce Boudreau “intends to return,” but what’s the delay?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss Boudreau’s comments stating his “intent to return” and examine what the cause of the hold up might be. Later, a look around the NHL playoffs, highlighting the importance of having a strong, structured team in order to have success in the postseason. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
The twins return to the locker room: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the Canucks latest Hockey ops changes including the Sedin’s involvement with player development. Later they break down the Western Conference Finals and share their predictions! by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Breaking down Linus Karlsson's future: In this edition of The Canucks Hour Chris Faber and Thomas Drance, they project where they see Linus Karlsson next year after signing his entry level contract with the Canucks. Plus the guys rank the Canucks top prospects in their system into tiers. Most notably the ones who could make an impact with the big club next season. by Canucks Talk
47 min listen
Staying competitive while creating cap space: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss what the best path forward is for the Vancouver Canucks, looking at options to open up salary cap space while staying competitive, and discuss the prospect of bringing in Evgeni Malkin. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
Nashville withers out and looking ahead to the NHL Draft Lottery: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance reflect on last night’s NHL playoff games, discussing Pittsburgh’s dominant win and Nashville’s early peril. They look at how close the Vancouver Canucks are to contention, and tee up this afternoon’s NHL Draft Lottery, outlining the most likely and most “Canucksy” outcomes that could occur. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Bruce, back he comes: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance address the breaking news that Bruce Boudreau will be returning to Vancouver for the 2022-23 season. After, they talk about where Andrei Kuzmenko could fit on the Canucks and talk about the fine margins that have brought the Toronto Maple Leafs to another game 7. by Canucks Talk
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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
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
First round over, second round preview, and the future of Vancouver’s salary cap situation: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance reflect on the first round of the NHL playoffs, and preview the second round matchups. They also discuss what Vancouver’s salary cap future will look like, and when the next Canuck cup window will open. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
Can next year's Canucks be this year's Flames?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance pose the question; could next year’s Canucks bounce back in the same way that Calgary did this year? What does Vancouver need to add to achieve that? Also, the battle of Alberta starts with a bang, and an intriguing Hurricanes-Rangers game one goes to Carolina. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Tampa Bay Lightning win yet another playoff series: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s consecutive playoff series success, their takeaways from the current playoff action and how far the Canucks are from surviving the post-season pace of play. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Canucks critical dates watch: Thomas Drance and Chris Faber discuss the dicey goaltending in the Flames-Oilers series, critical dates for the Canucks offseason and Faber naturally talks potential prospects. by Canucks Talk
51 min listen
Are the Canucks even close?: Thomas Drance and Chris Faber debate how close the Canucks are to being competitive to the Oilers and Flames. They also discuss Vancouver’s goaltending in the playoffs throughout the years. by Canucks Talk
51 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
Hour 1 – A weight off of Boeser: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap the Canucks’ busy weekend of signings, including Brock Boeser’s deal and chat with former NHL executive Johnathan Wall about managing cap space. by Canucks Talk
50 min listen
How do the Canucks stack up against the final four: In this edition of The Canucks Hour Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss where the Canucks stand in comparison to the four teams competing in the conference final and where they need to go to become a team that is knocking the door of the Stanley Cup final. Thomas says the Canucks have a number of key pieces at the top of the lineup to be elite. The challenge is how do the Canucks properly fill out the rest of the group. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Silly Season has officially begun!: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the Canucks' forward group and how the contracts will affect the future of the group. Then, the guys get into some rumours around the league as some NHL insiders have said some interesting things about the Canucks. by Canucks Talk
47 min listen
A big day for former Canucks in the Hockey Hall of Fame + potential trade scenarios: Jamie Dodd & Thomas Drance reflect on a big day yesterday for former Canucks getting inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, plus look at potential off-season moves. by Canucks Talk
48 min listen
Drance's plan to change the NHL's review system: In this edition of The Canucks Hour Thomas Drance gives his three point plan to change the NHL's review system after the controversial offside decision last night in game 1 of the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Avalanche. Plus Thomas talks about the one skilled defenceman he hopes the Canucks take a swing at in this upcoming draft. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Yes, we're talking about Nils Aman!: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance chat about the Canucks newest European free agent signing, the Eastern Conference Finals, and chat about the Arizona Coyotes being interested in taking some cap money from the Canucks. by Canucks Talk
44 min listen
Hour 2 - Development Camp day two: Jamie Dodd & Brendan Batchelor are live from Canucks development camp at UBC, and break down what they see on the ice. They also look ahead to NHL free agency on Wednesday, and who the Canucks might be targeting, and who they might be moving. by Canucks Talk
47 min listen
NHL Awards Controversy: Jamie Dodd & Thomas Drance discuss the controversy surrounding the NHL awards, as well as potential Canucks off-season moves. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Canucks moving up in the draft possibility: In this episode of the Canucks Hour Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss a possibility that was tossed out there involving a discussion for a top centre in the upcoming draft and why would this player talk to the Canucks if he would be long gone by the time they pick at 15. In addition the guys give their Canucks off-season emojis for the most pressing issues for the team this off-season. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Hour 2 - Is the Ilya Mikheyev contract too big a risk?: Jamie Drance & Thomas Drance are joined by The Athletic Vancouver's Harman Dayal to break down the Ilya Mikheyev deal, and how big of a risk it might be. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen
Canucks sign Kuzmenko: In this episode of Canucks Hour Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the Canucks winning the Andrey Kuzmenko sweepstakes. What does it mean for the Canucks off-season strategy going forward. Plus the guys look ahead to game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Avalanche. by Canucks Talk
49 min listen

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Internal Growth Is Key For Vancouver: In this edition of Canucks Talk, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance have a lengthy conversation about the importance of internal growth for the Vancouver Canucks if they expect to make strides next season. Sean Gentille joins the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Final. by Canucks Talk
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And Then There Were Two: Thomas Drance is riding solo in this edition of Canucks Talk. He revisits the Oilers win over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final. Then, he delves into the Stanley Cup Final and the matchup between them and the Florida Panthers. Jason Demers joins Thomas to further analyze the Cup Final matchup. by Canucks Talk
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Staying competitive while creating cap space

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