It’s Hard to Be Bearish About These Canucks

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

JT Miller's Subtle Positive Impacts: Jamie and Thomas talk about JT Miller's positive impacts on the Vancouver Canucks and compare him to a cross between Kucherov and Stone. They praise his instinct to keep possession. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show for a look at the Lightning's season to date. They take a look at the NHL Playoff Picture and how the Seattle Kraken have fallen off. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet in his game-day comments to the media. by Canucks Talk

68 min listen

Alberta Is Not Calling Some Flames Players to Stay: Jamie and Thomas discuss the mass exodus that's happening in the Flames' dressing room, and how the Canucks could be the beneficiaries of it. They continue to prepare for next week's draft and play with all the machinations the Canucks could execute. Kevin Woodley joins the show to talk about identifying depth goalies. Nathan Kanter of the Vancouver Giants joins the show as well. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian. 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

96 min listen

Kraken Preview, Kuzmenko Scratched, & BC Hockey Golden Era: Jamie and Drancer react to the news of Kuzmenko being scratched, Lafferty promotion, Soucy going on LTIR and what to expect from the new lineups. Alison Lukan, covers the Seattle Kraken for ROOT Sports joins the show to preview the game tonight. Alison gives updates on Matty Beniers, PDO debate, and Pacific Division Tiers. Vancouver Giants Head Coach Manny Viveiros joins the show to talk Vancouver Giants road trip and how he feels the team has been performing as of late. Drance suggests we are in a golden era of talent coming out of BC. The guys discuss betting lines for the Canucks, Kuzmenko being scratched and what we can expect from the Canucks coming up. Hear from Coach Tocchet ahead of the game. This podcast is produced by Elan Chark & Lina Setaghian 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

97 min listen

The Whiteboard: Tocchet Can’t Split the Lotto-Line Up: Jamie and Thomas review the Canucks victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday. They have a laugh about how Tocchet would be received in Vancouver if he broke up the Lotto-Line right now. They dive into the team's odds to win the Pacific Division and the Stanley Cup. by Canucks Talk

24 min listen

Nashville Isn’t the Best Opponent for Vancouver: Jamie and Thomas hear from Rick Tocchet after the morning skate. They talk about the job that Tocchet has accomplished after 15 months on the job. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to talk about Nashville potentially playing the Vancouver Canucks in round one of the playoffs. He debates that there is no clear best-case scenario for Vancouver. Then, Jamie and Thomas discuss which player will likely improve the most in the playoffs. They also talk about how much the Canucks need Lindholm to raise his play. by Canucks Talk

70 min listen

Changes Coming in Vancouver?: Jeff looks at the recent struggles of the Canucks and if there could be changes coming with Iain MacIntyre (1:02). Next, Producer Matt recaps the weekend that was with a glance at Canucks’ Twitter, the Capitals' great start, and which players should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame (33:57). 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 affiliate. by The Jeff Marek Show

50 min listen

Demko's bearing on the tank: Jamie and Thomas discuss an impressive performance from the Vancouver Canucks against the New Jersey Devils. They talk about what improvements they've seen since Tocchet has taken over. Shayna Goldman and Brendan Batchelor also join the show to weigh in on the Canucks. 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

95 min listen

The Crossover Focuses on Conor Garland: Jamie and Thomas welcome Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for The Crossover (08:00). They discuss the Conor Garland news and some of the latest details behind what was reported yesterday. Mark Spector joins the show to set up tonight's tilt between the Canucks and Oilers (30:00). Hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchett ahead of tonight's action as well (1:16:00). Jamie and Thomas finish the show off by deep diving the Pacific Division and project how they believe it will play out over the course of the season (1:25:30). This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian. 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

97 min listen

We're Canucks Talk now: Canucks Hour is officially Canucks Talk. The show will be two hours long and can be heard live on Sportsnet 650 M-F from noon-two. Jamie and Thomas give their thoughts on yet another preseason loss by the Vancouver Canucks. This time at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Charron of The Athletic joins the show to give his take on the Canucks preseason and how he thinks the team will do this year. Jamie and Thomas run through the cuts made by the Canucks today. 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

95 min listen

A massive Friday news drop from the Canucks: Jamie and Thomas run through a number of news items sent out from the Vancouver Canucks. Jonathan Wall joins the show to discuss the Canucks re-upping the Young Stars Classic with Penticton. Former Canucks GM Dave Nonis joins the show for his weekly hit. Dimitri Filipovic also pops by. 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

95 min listen

Conor Garland Wants Out?: Jamie and Thomas react to the Conor Garland trade report, Patrik Allvin's season-opening press conference, and the flu going through the Canucks' lineup. Iain MacIntyre joins the show to talk about Allvin and Garland's media availabilities, as well as the Canucks' cap situation. Jamie and Thomas also set up the NHL's opening night slate of games, including Connor Bedard's first game with the Blackhawks. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian. 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

98 min listen

Chaos Reigns in Second Canucks Loss: Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They key in on some worrying trends and point out some of the positives they can build on. Dimitri Filipovic joins the guys in studio to take a more analytic approach towards the Canucks' play (00:24). Former Canucks forward Antoine Roussel joins the show to give a player's perspective on the team's recent play and the impact some of Rick Tocchet's comments can have on a player. (00:47). This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian. 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

97 min listen

The Whiteboard: Pius, Tanev & Playoff Forecast: Your daily deep dive into what's up with the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie and Drance recap the game vs St. Louis, the Pettersson no call, if this result matters for the Canucks, and the rumour report. The guys go over the current playoff forecast, what's happened to the LA Kings? by Canucks Talk

26 min listen

What's Gotten Into Andrei Kuzmenko?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into their thoughts on Andrei Kuzmenko's recent heater stretch of games! The guys break down Kuzmenko's 6-game point streak, if they're starting to believe in Kuzmenko's consistency, and more! They also touch on the latest surrounding the Arizona Coyotes and their troubled future in Arizona. (25:43) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from Vancouver, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Vegas, and more! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

This is not on Boudreau: Jamie and Thomas react to the Canucks loss against Vegas and Vancouver's continued defensive struggles. They react to the changes in the Canucks forward lines and the return of Nils Hoglander to the first line. Harman Dayal from The Athletic joins the show to share his thoughts on the changes he would like to see to the Canucks lineup. 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

98 min listen

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50 min listen

Examining Calgary's Forward Situation for Next Year!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Calgary's forwards under contract and which young players they want to see continue to get minutes next season! The guys share their thoughts on forwards like AJ Greer, Jakob Pelletier, Kuzmenko and Mangiapane, and more! (23:45) Our goaltending analyst, Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine joins the show! Kevin stops by to share his thoughts on Dustin Wolf's 46 save shoutout in the Wranglers' win against Tucson, and the latest around goaltending in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! by Flames Talk

46 min listen

Shooting It Straight: Kenny Williams Joins to Talk UK Rivalry | Inside Carolina: Justin Jackson returns this week with a former teammate, Kenny Williams, to talk Carolina-Kentucky rivalry by Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast

54 min listen

Matthew Tkachuk Wouldn’t Have Left Vancouver: Jamie and Thomas react to the Panthers sweeping the Hurricanes. They debate whether Matthew Tkachuk would have departed Vancouver if the Canucks had drafted him over Juolevi. Brad May joins the show to discuss how clutch Matt has been. They dive into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian. 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

97 min listen

Gotta trade Kuzmenko: Rick Tocchet gets his first win as the Canuck's bench boss! Jamie Dunn and Thomas Drance dissect Vancouver's best defensive performance of the season and project what this could mean for the rest of the season. Jason Bukala is in town for the CHL Top Prospects game tonight and Alison Lukan joins the show to preview tonight's game between the Kraken and Canucks. 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

95 min listen

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

48 min listen

Free Agency Day Preview with Mike McKenna: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy sort through the biggest names on the move around the NHL before free agency officially opens at noon! The guys discuss Johnny Gaudreau hitting the free market, the speculation linking Jack Campbell to Edmonton, Claude Giroux's fit with Ottawa, and Evgeni Malkin and Evander Kane both staying put (00:59). Later on, Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna weighs in on the goalie carousel around the league, Matt Murray's technique and points of improvement, and sorts through the backup netminders still available (31:01). To wrap up, the guys focus in on the Senators to ask if Ottawa's off-season push could re-ignite the Battle of Ontario (41:50). 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

49 min listen

Talking Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers dive into the Calgary Flames' goaltending after a challenging night against Minnesota!. From Vladar's solid performance to Wolf's relief, they weigh the options and debate who should start next. The guys discuss lineup changes, players' performances, and what to expect from the upcoming clash against Carolina. (23:46) Our Pacific Division insider Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from Edmonton, Vancouver, Seattle, Anaheim, San Jose, Vegas, and Los Angeles! by Flames Talk

42 min listen

Jacob Markstrom's Future Remains Unclear: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Aaron Vickers break down Jacob Markstrom's comments with the media following practice, and share their analysis of what they think Markstrom's thinking is with his situation with the team going forward! The guys break down if they think the Flames will look to move Markstrom in the summer, and the ideal situation for the team going forward! (27:19) Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine and NHL.com joins the show! Kevin stops by to share his insight onto the increasingly-common hip surgeries for NHL goalies, what a recovery timeline could look like for Vladar, his thoughts on the current Flames' goaltenders, and more! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Casually Criterion: One Night In Miami, 2022 Oscar Nominations, Raised By Wolves Season 2 (First Impressions) by Casual Cinecast: Blockbuster Movies to Criterion & Classic Film

71 min listen

The Crossover Took Their Positivity Pills: Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the desperation in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They debate whether the NHL should adopt play-in games. The Crossover also talk about the Canucks winning Pacific Division. They talk about Rick Tocchet's merits for the Jack Adams Award. They also discuss whether this is the biggest turnaround season-over-season by the Canucks in franchise history. Also hear from Jason Bukala who comments on Western Conference teams sleeping on Vancouver heading into the playoffs. They also talk about the Canucks readiness heading into the first round. Finally, hear from Rick Tocchet in his practice availability. by Canucks Talk

75 min listen

Reigniting the Rivalry: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more reflections from Super Bowl 58 before welcoming Sportsnet's Ian Mendes (2:29) to the show. He gets into Saturday's rendition of the Battle of Ontario and the controversial empty-net goal from Ridly Grieg, Ottawa redefining their identity and why the extra scrappiness is good for the game. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - what the Flames do with their expiring defencemen, more moves coming for the Habs, whether Walman's game-winning griddy crossed a line and Ovechkin starting to heat up. 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

Keeping it in perspective: Jamie and Thomas recap Vancouver's two victories over the weekend, and the possibility of turning the outlook of the Canucks season around and the improved Canucks line-up. Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show for her weekly "Off The Wire" segment. 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

97 min listen

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65 min listen

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