The Most Encouraging Signs of Game One for the Canucks

Possibilities and Comparables for Filip Hronek’s Next Contract: Dan and Sat dig into the minutes that the Canucks' top pair is playing and whether or not that's sustainable in the long-term, plus what those minutes might mean for Hronek's next contract. Also, hear from Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne with his thoughts on the Canucks start, the Alberta teams issues, and much more. by Canucks Central

49 min listen

Brand New Buds: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off with reactions to another handful of trades around the league, including Patrick Kane heading to the Big Apple. Also, the Jesse Puljujärvi/Oilers divorce is finally complete and there's still more to come for Edmonton and Ken Holland. They are joined by Zach Hyman of the Oilers (20:33), who discusses the evolution of his role this season, what it's like playing with Connor McDavid and the pressure brought on by a big Canadian market near the deadline. Blackhawks analyst (and stand-up comedian) Scott Darling talks about his act and what Jake McCabe brings to the Leafs (40:51). Then, full reaction and breakdown on mid-show breaking news that the Leafs are trading Rasmus Sandin to the Capitals for Erik Gustafsson (47:44). Jason York of the Coming In Hot Sens Podcast shares his thoughts on how the Leafs' recent additions change their chances, Dubas going all in and a deadline and season outlook for the Ottawa Senators. T by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

The Crossover and the GOAT Canucks Defenceman: Jamie and Thomas welcome in Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover (10:00). They talk about the fantastic start the Canucks have had so far and praise Quinn Hughes' play dubbing him the best defencemen in franchise history by far. The guys preview the Eastern Canada road trip the Canucks have coming up and predict what will be the goaltending situation for who starts which games. Sportsnet Hockey Prospect Analyst Jason Bukala joins the show and talks about the relentless compete of Vancouver this season (55:00). They talk about the Canucks potential defensive needs moving forward and what that could look like. As well hear from Rick Tocchet as he speaks to the media following practice (1:20:00). by Canucks Talk

97 min listen

A Look at the Underlying Canucks Stats and Conor Garland’s Future: Dan and Sat are joined by NHL Network and Sport Logiq's Mike Kelly to take a look at the underlying stats for the Canucks, what's sustainable, and the level their players are playing it. Also, hear from Irfaan Gaffar (25:00) on where Conor Garland and his future sits, plus what the Canucks could be looking at on the trade market. by Canucks Central

50 min listen

Leafs Hour: Can't Teach Toughness: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with an update on the Corey Perry situation as he released a statement today. Then, onto the Leafs as they match up against the Kraken tonight and how they need to be grittier at the top of the lineup. They are joined by Kraken play-by-play announcer John Forslund (31:15), who gives Seattle's POV ahead of tonight's game, their abundance of forward depth, Beniers' sophomore slump and how much the team will miss Jaden Schwartz as he heads to the IR. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Brad May on Rick Tocchet's Impact Behind the Bench in Vancouver: Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the environment the Canucks are creating in front of Thatcher Demko and Casey DeSmith. Also, hear from former Canuck Brad May (34:00) with his thoughts on the Canucks this season and his memories of playing against Rick Tocchet, plus the coach's impact in Vancouver. by Canucks Central

49 min listen

Matthews and Marner Under the Microscope: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show with a deep dive into the Leafs struggles to start the season headlined by their blueline. Is there a trade incoming? Are changes behind the bench on the horizon? Next, Rick Tocchet (43:15) joins the show to discuss the relationship between superstar players and their coaches, the importance of a strong bottom-six, the mood in an NHL locker room when a team is struggling, and more. After that, former NHL goaltender Andrew Raycroft (01:07:30) joins the show to discuss the Bruins early success, what it is like playing in Toronto, David Pastrňák’s contract status, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Rick Tocchet Keeps Pushing the Right Buttons: Dan and Sat discuss the way Rick Tocchet is approaching the Canucks and the impact it's having on the team. Hear from Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine on Thatcher Demko's recent play, how the Canucks have been playing, and more. Also, Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas stops by to talk about all the issues with the Senators and other headlines from around the NHL. by Canucks Central

67 min listen

All-Star Weakened: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a critical look at All-Star weekend, the good, the bad, if the NHL tried too hard to please too many people and what they can do to improve the events next year in Toronto. Former Leafs GM Dave Nonis (21:01) joins the discussion and also shares how the Leafs are approaching the deadline from a front office point of view, their biggest need and what it would take to trade away Matthew Knies. Flames columnist for Sportsnet.ca Eric Francis hops on the show (44:28) to discuss Calgary's season outlook after the All-Star break, the reasons the team has dissapointed this season and what additions they can make to turn it around. Later, Kyper, Bourne and Sam are briefly joined by Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (1:06:31) to break down Bo Horvat's contract extension and Lou Lamoriello's very 'un-Lou' comments about it. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refl by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Rick Tocchet on the Hot Start and Getting Bounces: Dan and Sat are joined by Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet to talk about the start the Canucks have gotten out to, the analytics and the amount of bounces they've been getting, plus the amount of attention the team is getting now. by Canucks Central

22 min listen

Breaking Trends and Taking Care of Business: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off with the Leafs win over the Chicago Blackhawks last night, touching on the return of Auston Matthews, a lacklustre audition from Patrick Kane and Kyper's newest column about Kyle Dubas' future in Toronto. Maple Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph discusses the Leafs' trend of playing down, his level of trust in the team's netminding corps and what additions are necessary to improve offensive depth (43:22). Then, Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the pressure on Dubas, Morgan Rielly slowly coming around and his give-and-take relationship with Sheldon Keefe (1:09:34). The guys close with a conversation about the best players available at the deadline and what they would cost. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

The Canucks Need Another Piece up Front: Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks performance against the Avalanche and where they need to upgrade to get to that level. They also look at potential upgrade options for the Canucks forward group. Plus, hear from Nick Kypreos of Kyper & Bourne on the Canucks' recent play, where the Oilers go from here, and more. by Canucks Central

50 min listen

Analyzing Calgary's Youth Movement!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers share their thoughts on the one overwhelming positive of the season: the youth! Pat and Aaron assess the starts of the season for Connor Zary and Martin Pospisil, and why it's been so positive for Craig Conroy to stick to his word! (24: 39) Jonathan Davis, our Pacific Division insider joins the show to take us for a spin around the division! JD brings the latest from Edmonton, Vancouver, Seattle, Vegas, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

The Open: Jack Adams Award Hangs in the Balance of This Series: Dan and Sat open the show discussing the Jack Adams Award and analyzing how Rick Tocchet changed how the Canucks played. Do the Canucks need to win the series for Tocchet to win the Jack Adams? Or would it shade his stellar regular season. Is Vancouver lucky to be up 3-2 in this series? Canucks roundup includes Arturs Silovs most likely starting Game 6, and Nashville Predators lineup news. by Canucks Central

27 min listen

Leafs Offseason Priorities with MacLean & Bunkis: Doug MacLean joins Real Kyper and Bourne to share his adventures on the road, before weighing in on message conveyed during the Leafs' final media availability, if he believes there are major moves to come, and his top priorities for Kyle Dubas and Co. this offseason (00:19). Afterwards, co-host of The FAN Morning Show JD Bunkis joins to talk about his thoughts following Toronto's round of exit interviews, the disconnect between the team's brass and the fanbase, and his doubts about the central message of "staying the course" (27:04). To send you into the weekend, Nick, Justin and Sam sort through the news and notes around the league and chat about the spotlight on Brady Tkachuk amid the Battle of Alberta (46:59). Watch on YouTube. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

61 min listen

Davidson Breaks the Silence + Goalie Parity: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with more on the Corey Perry news before going live to Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's press conference to address the situation. They react and analyze the GM's comments and discuss how the Blackhawks have dealt with the ordeal. MSG analyst Steve Valiquette (20:21) shares his thoughts on the Rangers climbing to the top of the Metropolitan division, Alexis Lafrenière breaking out and explains some of the more surprising goalie performances around the league this season. Finally, on the Oilers' and Flames' sudden turnarounds and how their upswings have changed the trade market landscape. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

The Buds Are Back: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin off-the-rails Friday by reviewing Kyle Dubas' press conference where he addresses questions surrounding the goalie group, hints at targeting a non-rental blueliner like Jakob Chychrun at the deadline and the growth of the Leafs over his tenure as GM. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick joins the conversation (42:21) and discusses the pressure on Dubas this season, who the Leafs should target at the deadline and who they can feel good about giving up. Next, Blue Jackets reporter for The Athletic Aaron Portzline joins the show (1:06:11) to tee up tonight and tommorrow's Leafs games against Columbus, and talks about the team's dissapointing season so far and how they turn it around in the coming years. The guys conclude with reactions to the Vladimir Tarasenko trade, Patrick Kane's comments about it and some fan questions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily r by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Tocchet Puts Canucks Through Tough Practice On The Road: Dan and Sat discuss the tough practice Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet put the team through today and break down his comments regarding the need for multiple players to be better as the road trip continues for Vancouver. Plus the guys dive into the Monday Menu. by Canucks Central

21 min listen

The Open: Canucks Need Identity to Re-Emerge: Dan and Sat are joined by Bik Nizzar in a roundtable version of The Open as the group discusses how the Canucks can find their identity and play the style of game they want to play and that has brought success all season. The guys analyze what may be going wrong on the inconsistent powerplay for Vancouver and how the team may have showed a lack of composure in their first chance to close out a series. by Canucks Central

31 min listen

Carson Soucy on What He Hopes to Bring to the Canucks Defence: Dan and Sat discuss their expectations for the Canucks heading into next season and who should be stepping up. Also, hear from new Canuck Carson Soucy on what he hopes to bring to Vancouver. by Canucks Central

49 min listen

Jannik Hansen on Tyler Myers' Issues and the "Soft" Canucks: Dan and Sat take a look at what's been going wrong for the Canucks in their past couple games, Tyler Myers' issues, and what needs to change. Also, hear from former Canuck Jannik Hansen (25:00) on Myers, Rick Tocchet's tactics so far, and more. by Canucks Central

46 min listen

Can the Canucks Be Contained?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the national hour on the scorching Canucks, whose torrid stretch continued with a shutout win over the Stars on Saturday. They are joined by Canucks analyst Dan Murphy (3:14), who shares his thoughts on the great vibes in Vancouver, the instant impact of their offseason additions, why Filip Hronek is the perfect pair for Quinn Hughes and what separates Rick Tocchet as a difference-making head coach. Afterward, a conversation about a Canadian team on the opposite end of the spectrum with the Oilers in a deep hole, and if it's unfair to place all the blame on coach Jay Woodcroft. Finally, news and notes from around the league, including Brady Tkachuk calling out the fans in Ottawa, a disasterclass from the Sharks and Fred Anderson being shelved long term for the Hurricanes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Harman Dayal on Pre-Season Standouts and How to Approach a RD for Hughes: Dan and Sat are joined by Harman Dayal of The Athletic to discuss some of the standouts for the Canucks throughout the pre-season and finding a partner for Quinn Hughes. Also, hear from Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times on the Kraken's outlook this season. by Canucks Central

47 min listen

Canucks Roster Hopefuls Get a Reality Check: Dan and Sat discuss some of the main takeaways from the first pre-season game in Calgary and how much stock can be put in it. Also, hear from John Matisz of The Score on headlines from around the league and his thoughts on the Canucks. by Canucks Central

49 min listen

Evaluating the Canucks at the Midway Mark: Dan and Sat talk about where the Canucks are at as they reach the midway mark of the season and the program that Rick Tocchet and the new management group have created. Hear from Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com on the Canucks' goaltending, the chances they've been giving up, and other goaltending notes from around the league. Also, Josh Yohe of The Athletic in Pittsburgh stops by to talk Jake Guentzel, Jim Rutherford's mindset ahead of the Trade Deadline, and more. by Canucks Central

72 min listen

Packernet After Dark: High Hopes and Deep Dives - The Buzz Around Jordan Love and Packers' Draft Strategies: Packernet After Dark: High Hopes and Deep Dives - The Buzz Around Jordan Love and Packers' Draft Strategies by Packernet Podcast: Daily Green Bay Packers Podcast

60 min listen

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47 min listen

Post Game: Next Stop the Regular Season: Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown a solid 3-1 win for the Vancouver Canucks over the Calgary Flames to conclude the regular season. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet post game. Plus Randip Janda also provides his analysis. by Canucks Central

60 min listen

Fired Up Friday with Doug MacLean and JD Bunkis: Real Kyper and Bourne are joined by Doug MacLean to chat about Sheldon Keefe's pre-series comments on a "borderline violent" series, adjusting vs. setting the tone, needing more from John Tavares, if this series has been over-officiated, and other flashpoints around the NHL Playoffs (00:36). Later on, Co-Host The FAN Morning Show JD Bunkis stops by and flips the script on Real Kyper & Bourne (24:31)! He asks the fellas three questions including if William Nylander is feeling the pressure, the impact of Alex Kerfoot's postseason performances, and if Kyle Dubas should have pursued a winger for John Tavares. To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy sort through the news and notes from around the league, answer your questions from the text-line, and make their picks for the weekend (47:24)! Watch on YouTube. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Ro by Real Kyper & Bourne

61 min listen

The Open: Jake Guentzel, You Are NOT a Canuck: Dan and Sat welcome in Bik for a roundtable as they get into The Open on Canucks Central. They discuss the news of Jake Guentzel heading to Carolina and what it means for the Canucks plans at the deadline. by Canucks Central

27 min listen

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The Most Encouraging Signs of Game One for the Canucks

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