Spector on Oilers Goaltending Woes and Officiating in Series

Elias Pettersson Can Turn the Tide Instantly: Dan and Sat dive into the Elias Pettersson situation and brainstorm how he can get his game going. The guys discuss how it has been far from perfect for generating offence throughout the lineup but that the canucks are still leading which may be leading to the reluctance of Head Coach Rick Tocchet to make any lineup changes. Landon Ferraro then joins the show to give his take on how the Canucks can get more pucks to the net and describes how Elias Pettersson himself can turn the tide in this series. by Canucks Central

42 min listen

Can the Preds Hack It in Game 5?: Jamie and Thomas talk about which goaltender to start in Game 5 against the Predators. They also delve into Thatcher Demko being named a Vezina Trophy finalist. Jamie is then joined by Alison Lukan to comment on Dave Hakstol being let go as head coach of the Seattle Kraken. She also weighs in on how the Canucks have played through 4 games of their series. Finally, Bik Nizzar hops in studio to talk about last night's emotional come back victory. They highlight how stellar Brock Boeser has played this series. by Canucks Talk

68 min listen

The Canucks finally win... in the preseason: Jamie and Thomas discuss what they saw from the Canucks in Wednesday night's preseason tilt between the Canucks and Oilers. Mark Spector joins the show as the guys discuss what they expect from the Oilers this season. Jamie and Thomas talk about what they expect to see from Elias Pettersson this season. 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

90 min listen

They Need a Wakeup Call: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the Canucks recent struggles, losing 4 of their last 6. They talk about Elias Pettersson's performances. The guys also talk about how the Hughes-Hronek pairing needs to catch their breath while also talking about Andrei Kuzmenko's healthy scratches and how he needs to sharpen his game to be productive for this roster. Hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet. 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

71 min listen

The Crossover Sets Up VAN-EDM: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. The four of them set up the Canucks-Oilers series with their usual comedic hijynx. Hear from Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet following the gameday skate. Also, Jason Bukala joins the show to recap the NHL Draft Lottery and some of the key picks to focus on. by Canucks Talk

74 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

Demko Is Back: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance welcome Gemma Karstens-Smith to talk about the vibe in the market ahead of the Canucks' first home playoff games in a decade. They talk about the Canucks' most likely playoff matchups. The fellas also get updates from Canucks' practice. The most important being that Thatcher Demko is scheduled to return against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Hear from Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet in his practice media availability. by Canucks Talk

72 min listen

Demko Groin Watch: Jamie and Thomas continue the discussion of where the Canucks go from here with an injury to netminder Thatcher Demko and how sustained defensive fortitude is the key to success during this time without him. Kevin Woodley joins the show to give his take on the implications of the Demko injury and dive into how a guy like Demko may only need a couple games under his belt to be ready for playoff hockey. The guys discuss the injury history of Thatcher Demko and speak on whether he's built to be a work horse starting goalie or is more of a sprinter that gets hot and can be amazing but for shorter periods of time. by Canucks Talk

71 min listen

(D)Elias Pettersson Is the Real Deal: Jamie and Thomas highlight the standout performances from the Canucks' Development Camp scrimmage. Defenseman Elias Pettersson is the biggest. We debate whether you can have hard and soft shorts. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to highlight what the Kraken might get up to this offseason. Can you overpay forward Elias Pettersson? This podcast was 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

101 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

Extension Talks Between the Canucks and Pettersson: Thomas Drance returns to the show after being on the road with the Canucks. Josh Elliott Wolfe fills in for Jamie Dodd. Josh and Thomas talk about the Canucks' stellar play recently and debate where this team might regress. They talk about a report that Elias Pettersson's camp has been in communication with the Canucks on a possible extension. Thomas outlines what it represents in the short term. Sean Gentille of The Athletic NHL joins the show to talk about the team from a national perspective. He gets into it about how much PDO has been overblown the past few weeks. Hear from head coach Rick Tocchet after practice today 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

98 min listen

Tocchet is vindicating Canucks management: Jamie and Thomas react to the Canucks' improved form under Rick Tocchet, and even go so far as suggest they run it back with this roster next season. Hear from Gemma Karstens Smith and the Off The Wire segment. Plus our daily 10 minutes of Canucks positivity. 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

The Stakes Are Raised: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance start the show by previewing the Canucks matchup vs TB Lightning. The guys emphasize the importance of getting a good start. Drance suggests that tonight's game has raised stakes due to Head Coach Tocchet's comments. Where is the bottom 6 scoring going to come from? The guys discuss if Kuzmenko can get his offence going against Tampa. Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson joins the show to talk Stamkos, newcomers for TB, goaltending matchup, Atlantic division parity and more. 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: Pettersson and the Media: On this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance delve into the preferred privacy of Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson. In particular, how Pettersson will cope with All-Star weekend in Toronto being asked about his future with the Canucks. They contrast this negotiation with his previous one in Vancouver, and how it may have affected his play. As always we run through playoff and betting odds. by Canucks Talk

24 min listen

Stock Up/Stock Down Canucks Players: Jamie and Thomas get you set for the Canucks re-match with the Oilers on the weekend plus discuss the team’s stock up/stock down players of the week. They are also joined by Oilers Nation’s Zach Laing to dissect the Oilers lackluster season opening performance and how the team can restore confidence as they face the Canucks again. In the Final hour they are joined by Sportsnet’s Dimitri Filipovic to get his early “over-reactions” from the opening days of the season. 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

99 min listen

The Whiteboard: The Demko Warning Flags: In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas react to the Thatcher Demko injury news. Drancer outlines the timeline leading towards the injury, and where we should have seen this possibly coming. The guys talk about how the Canucks will need to play without their talisman in net. They discuss Casey DeSmith's role in replacing Demko and how the Canucks should have enough to still win this series. As always we run through the betting odds. by Canucks Talk

22 min listen

Elias Pettersson Signs a New Deal: Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks signing defenseman Elias Pettersson to an entry-level deal. They also analyze the success of the Seattle Kraken amid their first Stanley Cup playoff push. And they give their thoughts on day two of playoff action. 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

Craig Simpson Previews Canucks vs Oilers Series: Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson joins the show. Craig talks the rarity of the Canucks vs Oilers matchup, Canucks team defense is not a surprise for the Oilers, Elias Pettersson needing to find his game and being a potential wild card in this series, Darnell Nurse and the Oilers back-end, and playing against Rick Tocchet. Canucks insider Irf Gaffar joins the show. Irf, Dan, and Sat discuss the season sweep and why it doesn't matter heading into the series, Can Elias Pettersson have an impact this series? And Thatcher Demko's availability in the playoffs. Canucks Roundup includes Pettersson out at practice, Demko injury news and power play work at practice. In the last segment, Dan and Sat discuss the 2024 NHL Draft after the lottery today. Travis Green signing with the Sens, and more NHL news. by Canucks Central

70 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

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

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

Anticipation Mounts for Canucks Return to Play: Dan and Sat are joined by Iain MacIntyre to dive into what Canucks practice looked like and what outlook is for a five game road trip as everyone returns from the All-Star break. The guys discuss the depth down the middle the Canucks now posses and which wingers and combinations could create the best fit. Don Taylor as well joins the show to further break down what could be the biggest in season trade in Canucks history with the addition of Elias Lindholm trade and what moves if any could be next. by Canucks Central

54 min listen

What Is Fair Criticism of Pettersson?: Jamie and Thomas focus on Elias Pettersson and admit that the Canucks' star forward needs to be better. The fellas acknowledge that he is not the sole reason why the team is struggling, however. Jason Bukala joins the show to talk about Landon DuPont, who projects to be the next great NHL talent. They then delve into the struggling Canucks and Jason weighs in on Pettersson's struggles. Jamie and Thomas also look ahead to the Coyotes game tonight. Hear from Rick Tocchet at the morning skate. by Canucks Talk

70 min listen

Drance - The Dickinson trade isnt a pure cap dump: Jamie and Thomas give their impressions of the cap-clearing Jason Dickinson trade to the Chicago Blackhawks. How do we rate the moves made by this regime so far? Hear from NHL Insider Jeff Marek as well. Jamie and Thomas look ahead to the roster deadline. 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

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

Why Do the Canucks Have Such a Low Amount of Shots This Series?: Hear from Coach Tocchet on a gameday. Tocchet says, "this is what you play for" referring to tonight's Game 6. Drance doesn't like that the league doesn't mandate injury disclosure and announcing starting goalies. Based on their shot volume this series, the Canucks have to score at least two goals to win tonight. Why do the Canucks have such a low amount of shots this series? Jamie and Drance analyze it, and breakdown Pettersson's play this series. by Canucks Talk

45 min listen

The Job Ahead for the Next Blue Jackets GM: Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to peel back all of the layers of Jarmo Kekäläinen's firing this week. They look at the particularly interesting timing of the move, what the next Blue Jackets GM is inheriting when they take over, and the job they have ahead for them. by The Hockey PDOcast

51 min listen

How Can the Canucks Generate More Offence?: Jamie and Drance hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet at morning skate heading into Game 3 in Nashville and the guys break down his comments on not changing too much lineup wise heading into the game. Sean Gentille joins the show to give his take on how the Canucks' series has gone so far, the play of Elias Pettersson and where he thinks the series will go from here. Jamie and Drance dive into the pace of this series so far and note how the Canucks have not held the lead for much of the time through the first few games. Later on, Dimitri Filipovic comes on the show and helps shine some light into what both teams may look to build on and also change systematically as the scene shifts to Nashville. by Canucks Talk

123 min listen

The Canucks Are Sticking to the Structure and Breaking Spirits: Dan and Sat discuss the way the Canucks have been playing during the 8-game point streak, their improved defence, and their commitment to the structure that Rick Tocchet is trying to build with the team. by Canucks Central

28 min listen

Is There a Patient Route to Building Around This Core?: Jamie and Drance open the show talking about tonight's matchup vs the SJ Sharks. Could this be a game that gives the bottom 6 more confidence? Will guys like Suter & Garland get on the scoresheet? The guys debate whether the Canucks should take a patient approach or potentially go all-in. Drance analyzes Lekkerimäki's development and how important it is to this teams future. Former Canuck Antoine Roussel joins the show. He talks JT Miller, coaching styles, strong starts, and more. Canucks PxP man Brendan Batchelor joins the show. He talks Sharks matchup, Tocchet for Jack Adams, and more Canucks storylines. 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

98 min listen

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