The Open: Can Lindholm Be the Canucks Playoff Ace?

Tocchet talk and OEL is the Canucks' best defenseman?: Jamie and Thomas discuss the probable benching of Canucks defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson tonight against the Lightning. They question Boudreau's comment that he's arguably the team's best defenseman. They react to Elliotte Friedman's report that the Canucks and Rick Tocchet have spoken about him joining the team. Canucks Colour Analyst Randip Janda joins the program as well. 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

96 min listen

Bad body language is a sign of weakness: Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks' performance against the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. They dive into some scathing comments from head coach Rick Tocchet calling out the mentality of some players. Harman Dayal of The Athletic joins the show to weigh in as well. Jeff Marek stops by to talk about the end of an era in Winnipeg. 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

Getting Guentzel: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Rob Rossi of The Athletic Pittsburgh to talk about whether the Penguins will trade Jake Guentzel. They delve into the mess that Kyle Dubas has inherited in Pittsburgh. Then, the fellas are joined by Ryan Clark of ESPN to talk about the Elias Pettersson drama. They try to forecast what next season might look like for the Canucks. Next, they talk Seattle Kraken. Will they sell at the deadline? Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet as well. by Canucks Talk

68 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

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

Canucks Playing Well Despite Losses: Josh Elliott-Wolfe fills in for Jamie Dodd. The guys talk about what this last weekend meant for the Canucks season. Thomas admits that the Canucks actually played well despite the two losses. They comment on the officiating. Ryan Boulding of NHL.com joins the show to talk about the Colorado Avalanche ahead of their tilt with Vancouver. Hear from Rick Tocchet and Arshdeep Bains, who is slated to make his NHL debut tonight. by Canucks Talk

72 min listen

We Apologize for All the Puzzle Talk: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Brendan Batchelor to analyze the fit for Elias Lindholm following his first practice with the Vancouver Canucks. The guys talk about the versatility that Lindholm brings to the roster. Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet as well. They also talk about whether the team will add another forward in a trade before the deadline. by Canucks Talk

72 min listen

The Canucks are playing 4D chess: Jamie and Thomas give their thoughts on the final Canucks NHL roster that was released on Monday and they applaud the team for having a perfect LTIR upper limit. A first in NHL history. Hear from Kirk McLean ahead of Canucks Country Rocks. A new member of Sportsnet 650 Dimitri Filipovic joins us to promote the PDOcast. 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

Anything can happen: Jamie and Thomas react to the flurry of NHL trades we saw on Tuesday. They debate and discuss what the Canucks have done so far and what they still have left to do. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to weigh in NHL trade season as well. 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

72 min listen

Donnie and You Know Who: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They dive into the Arizona Coyotes to Utah reports. Dhaliwal provides two classic moments for the segments that you will not want to miss. The fellas are joined by Executive Director of Canucks For kids Alex Oxenham and Board Member Natalie Miller join to discuss the 34th annual Telethon! Jason Bukala joins the show to touch on Tij Iginla's rise. They also talk about Elias Lindholm's potential return and what they want to see from the Canucks' mid-season acquisition. The guys also talk to Bukala about the Canucks PK. by Canucks Talk

73 min listen

Post-game: Canucks officially eliminated: Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown a 4-1 Canucks loss to the LA Kings that offcially eliminated the Canucks from playoff contention. Hear from Rick Tocchet, JT Miller, Akito Hirose, Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko post game. Iain McIntyre and Randip Janda provide their analysis. by Canucks Central

110 min listen

No More Love for the Lotto Line: Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly crossover. They talk about Rick Tocchet hinting at the end of the lotto line tonight, and whether it has an impact on what Allvin and Rutherford will pursue in trade. They discuss whether a puck-moving defenseman would be the correct target in trade considering their top pairing. The guys also talk about the Canucks' UFAs that they are most keen on extending. Sportsnet prospect analyst Jason Bukala joins the show as the guys try to uncover if trading the Canucks' top prospects is worth the potential haul they could net in return. Also, hear from Head Coach Rick Tochett ahead of tonight's clash against the Blues. by Canucks Talk

76 min listen

Reaction as Canucks Acquire Lindholm: An hour of madness! Sat and Israel react to the breaking news of Elias Lindholm potentially on the move to the Vancouver Canucks. The guys react to the Friedge tweet and what the potential trade could look like. Would Lindholm be a big upgrade? Randip Janda joins the show. He talks Lindholm's fit on the Canucks and his versatility as a dual-threat. As the news unfolds, the guys react to potential players that could be included in the trade. In the third segment, the trade is official. Sat and Israel break down the full trade details. by Canucks Central

76 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

MT. St. Drance Erupts in the Crossover: Jamie and Thomas welcome in Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about Andrei Kuzmenko's decline in form, and how Rick Tocchet's frustrations continue to grow. They also chat about Hronek's play lately and Pettersson's decline in the last week. Rick and Drancer go at it over the Canucks leading the lead in goals. Jason Bukala joins the show to recap Devils vs Canucks. 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

73 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

The Whiteboard: Lindholm is the 'Master Key': Jamie and Drance react to the Elias Lindholm trade. Drance suggests that Lindholm is a major asset for the Canucks penalty kill and will be an upgrade for this team. Jamie loves Lindholm's versatility, calling him a "premium version of Pius Suter". The guys analyze potential line combinations with Lindholm in the lineup. Did the Canucks give up too much for Lindholm? Odds review for All-Star events. by Canucks Talk

27 min listen

Creativity Needed for Canucks Future Salary Cap Situation: Sat and Dan tee up the Canucks' first game back after the All-Star break as Elias Lindholm will play his first game for the team since being traded along with discussing the salary cap situation for Vancouver this summer. The guys preview what a potential Team Canada could look like in a best on best tournament and consider where that stacks up against everyone. Irfaan Gaffar joins the show to further break down what Lindholm will bring to this team and talk through some intriguing lineup options that Coach Tocchet now has at his disposal. by Canucks Central

49 min listen

LOCKED ON SUNS 7/18/18: The Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks joins to talk Suns: On today’s episode, special guest Jonathan Tjarks wiggles his way through the Suns’ present and future. We briefly discussed the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto before diving in on the Suns. Topics discussed include:Deandre Ayton’s ceiling relative to other top picksSummer League takeawaysJosh Jackson and Mikal Bridges as building blocks on the wing alongside Devin BookerHow the Suns stack up with the rest of the league now and in the futureDecision time on Dragan Bender and Marquese ChrissThis was a fun one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

30 min listen

The Crossover Debates What’s Fair for Hronek: Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. The fellas talk about the Canucks form ahead of their clash against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night for the top spot in the West. They also get into over what fair value is for Filip Hronek, especially since the player has arb rights. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss Jonathan Lekkerimaki joining the Abbotsford Canucks. They also debate the better matchup for the Canucks; Nashville or Vegas? by Canucks Talk

73 min listen

The Crossover Debates the Right Number for Hronek: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. This week they debate whether the Canucks overused Thatcher Demko before his injury, how will Casey DeSmith fair in his place, and what is the right dollar amount to extend Filip Hronek? Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet ahead of tonight's game against the Avalanche. Plus, Sportsnet prospects analyst Jason Bukala joins the show to talk about college free agent season. Will the Canucks dip their toe in the waters? by Canucks Talk

72 min listen

Mailbag Friday - Wingers in 2023-24, Goldobin’s Return, and a Leafs Sweep: Dan and Sat answer your questions about who might slot in on the wing for the Canucks next season, the potential return to the NHL for Nikolay Goldobin and Nikita Tryamkin, plus much more! by Canucks Central

26 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

Rick Nash on Building Team Canada, Recruiting Players & JT Miller: Randip Janda joins Dan & Bik for a roundtable discussion. The guys discuss Canucks players performing in the playoffs, other teams matching up vs the Canucks, the impact of hits last night, and should the Canucks put Lindholm with Garland and Joshua? Former NHL player and team Canada GM Rick Nash joins the show. Rick talks about the process of making team Canada, recruiting players, Sidney Crosby, and how hockey has evolved since his playing days. How many guys are like JT Miller? by Canucks Central

49 min listen

Hour 1 - NHL Draft Day Extravaganza Part 1: The big day is finally here! Day 1 of the NHL Draft in Montreal is upon us, and Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview what might be a big day for the Canucks. Speaking of the Canucks, recently re-signed Nucks d-man Jack Rathbone joins the show as well. by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

In The Booth: Lindholm Trade Emergency Show: On this week's episode of In The Booth, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda record an emergency show after the Canucks acquisition of Elias Lindholm on Wednesday evening. They spend the whole show breaking down the trade and answering listener questions. by Canucks Central

50 min listen

The Tocchet Standard Shines Against Nashville: Jamie and Thomas welcome in Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover (10:00). They talk about Rick Tocchet benching JT Miller and how firm but fair Tocchet has been since his arrival. They debate whether Miller should have spoken with the media last night, and they dive into the latest trade speculation with the team. Sportsnet Hockey Prospect Analyst Jason Bukala joins the show (55:00). They talk about the Canucks top prospects and their progression. Hear from JT Miller as he speaks to the media following practice (1:20:00). 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

Post Game: Not in Elite Class Yet: Sat Shah and Dan Riccio breakdown the Canucks 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (32:30) post game. Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:21:09) provide their analysis. by Canucks Central

100 min listen

Iain MacIntyre on Rick Tocchet's Approach and Elias Lindholm: Dan and Bik are joined by Sportsnet's Triple Threat, Iain MacIntyre, to talk about Rick Tocchet's approach to the end of the season, Elias Lindholm's role, and more. by Canucks Central

22 min listen

Tocchet, the Miller whisperer?: The Chicago Blackhawks are in town and hosts Jamie Dunn and Thomas Drance preview Rick Tocchet's first game in charge of the Vancouver Canucks. Caroline Cameron joins the boys to talk about how Tocchet's appointment can reignite certain players ahead of the trade deadline. Jamie and Thomas welcome The Athletic's Josh Yohe to the show to analyze Tocchet's time in Pittsburgh. 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

94 min listen

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The Open: Can Lindholm Be the Canucks Playoff Ace?

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