Discussing the season, and the future, as the Canucks' schedule winds down

Light The Lamp: JPat and Drancer break down a wild weekend for the Canucks in which they scored a dozen goals in games against Washington and Florida. They guys discuss the fun factor around the hockey club these days and the key reasons behind it. They look at the balance and the depth on this year’s team and try to project whether it is sustainable. They also talk about how it was a very good night for the Canucks off the ice on Monday. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

The Nuckscast with JPat and Drancer: The Nuckscast with JPat and Drancer debuts Wednesday, Oct. 2! Jeff Paterson and Thomas Drance preview what to expect from the show while they talks Canucks twice a week, including bonus episodes available only on The Athletic. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

4 min listen

Season Premiere: JPAT & Drancer preview the new season of the Vancouver Canucks: JPAT and Drancer discuss the Canucks waiver decisions to get down to their 23-man roster and profile the core four, Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser, Quinn Hughes and Bo Horvat. Plus Jeff and Thomas offer their predictions on whether the Canucks will make the playoffs. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

Quinn Hughes takes a bite out of the Big Apple & Jacob Markstrom's triumphant return: JPAT and Drancer recap the Canucks weekend split in New Jersey and New York, and highlight the play of Quinn Hughes, Jacob Markstrom and Bo Horvat. Plus, Jay Beagle's redemption goal at Madison Square, after a tough game in Newark, with a stick tap to Tim Schaller. As well, Jeff and Thomas take you inside Yankee stadium for game 5 of the ALCS, the rapid Yankee fans, and the subway ride home. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

Rolling Into 2020: JPat and Drancer are back at it with one final VANcast to close out the year. The guys get into the Canucks five game win streak that may have saved their season. They talk about the keys to the club’s recent run of success and the emergence of Jacob Markstrom, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes over the past 12 months. They also peer into the future and give their thoughts on the top storylines to follow in the New Year. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

Home Sweet Home: JPAT and Drancer look back on the keys to the Canucks sweeping a three game homestand and assess the team through its first five games. Thomas also details his chat with Pavel Bure that was featured in a recent Athletic article. And with their bags packed, JPat and Drance’s reveal a few of their plans for their visit to New York later this week. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

Are They For Real?: The Canucks are back from California with five of six points. They guys review the weekend of action and discuss reasons why this team could be for real. They also preview Drancer’s upcoming trip to Utica to profile the Canucks minor league team. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

Back in the Saddle: JPat and Drancer return to the microphones after a week off for the NHL All Star break. They look back at the Canucks 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues to start the home stretch. They get into the team's remarkable run at home and how that could put the club over the top when it comes to the push for the playoffs. They break down Jake Virtanen's recent run of playmaking and what his success on the top line means for Brock Boeser. They also look ahead to the club's five game road trip against some of the league's top defensive teams by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

On The Road Again: After a four game homestand that produced just one win, the Canucks are starting a six game road trip. JPat and Drancer check in from Dallas with a new pod looking back at the team’s recent struggles and what will have to change to get results on the road. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

Introducing the VANCast!: Different show name, same great Podcast! Welcome to the new VanCast. JPAT and Drancer open up their first listener mailbag for the freshly named Pod for fans of Vancouver's professional hockey team. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

The 0-2 Canucks need to take advantage of their home schedule this week.: JPAT and Drancer breakdown the Canucks 0-2 start, the upcoming three game home stand. The emergence of Quinn Hughes on the power play, J.T. Miller's solid effort to date, Brandon Sutter getting time on the wing and what's next for Loui Eriksson. Plus, Nuckscast listeners have a little twitter fun, on the podcast title and Thomas and Jeff obsess over Billy Miner Pie. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

A Burr-fect night for the Canucks: JPat and Drancer reviewed Alex Burrows night at Rogers Arena. They talk about the fantastic pregame ceremony and how it provided the boost the Canucks needed to beat the Senators. Thomas also told stories behind the story of his Oral History of Burrows’ most famous goal. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

Raising The Roof: The guys are back with a new VANcast reflecting on Legends Night at Rogers Arena. JPat and Drancer discuss the Canucks 6-2 win over Nashville and break down a busy day on and off the ice as the organization welcomed back Trevor Linden and Markus Naslund to Rogers Arena to start a successful Sedin Week in Vancouver. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

The 2010s: Celebrating an unforgettable decade of Hockey in Vancouver: JPAT and Drancer reminisce about the magical, overtime, gold medal game at the 2010 Winter Olympics between Canada and the United States. Plus, the Canucks appearance in the 2011 Stanley Cup vs the Boston Bruins, and how the city reacted after the game 7 defeat. Jeff and Thomas lo0k ahead to the hope on the horizon led by players like Pettersson, Horvat, Hughes, Demko and Boeser. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

38 min listen

No Goalz: The guys discuss the lack of offence that has led to three straight regulation losses for the Canucks. Is it effort or execution? And who needs to step up? Also, Drancer made a side trip to Utica over the weekend and offers his reviews of AHL life in upstate New York. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

40 min listen

Canucks hit the break in 1st place in the Pacific.: As the Canucks enter their 5 day bi-week, leading up to the All-Star break, Vancouver rebounds from the nightmare Florida trip to find themselves in first place in the Pacific division. J-Pat and Drancer recap the win over San Jose on Saturday, before dipping into the VANcast mailbag. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

41 min listen

Canucks Mailbag: In this latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer reach into the mailbag to answer listener questions on everything from Jim Benning's best & worst moves as GM to Nikita Tryamkin's future with the Canucks to bubble hockey. The guys even handle questions on toilet paper and chicken fingers. They also discuss Nikolay Goldobin's return to Russia and it's Drancer's turn to try to stump JPat in another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

40 min listen

Dragon Slayer 2.0: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to start the week. They guys had some fun reliving the 2011 playoffs as they watched the TV re-run of Alex Burrows eliminating the Blackhawks in overtime. The guys discuss the rumour linking Mike Gillis to the New Jersey Devils and how the former Canucks GM might fare with another chance to run an NHL organization. And they assess whether the Canucks front office is prepared to deal in these extraordinary times and how well positioned they are to complete their 2020 amateur scouting using video with no games being played these days. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

The 30 Game Mark: With a 6-5 overtime win against Buffalo on Saturday, the Canucks reaches the 30-game mark. JPat and Drancer review the victory and assess the team 30 games into the season. They also look forward to a visit from the Maple Leafs. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

Season’s Beatings: It’s supposed to be the hap-happiest season of all. But these are not the best of times for the Vancouver Canucks. After a 3-1 loss to Montreal, JPat and Drancer are back with a new pod unpacking the Canucks three game losing streak and the somber mood of the fan base that can sense the playoffs slipping away before Christmas. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

Seventh Heaven: JPat and Drancer start the week off with a look back at the Canucks seventh straight victory as the team defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night. It was yet another remarkable effort from Jacob Markstrom who has been added to the NHL All-Star game. The guys discuss the way this team has leaned on its goaltending during the win streak. They look at reasons the team has been able to string victories together as well as warning signs that put the streak in danger unless they're addressed. They also turn their attention to the team's five-game road trip that starts Tuesday in Tampa Bay and look back at Drance's preseason predictions and assess how he's fared so far with the Canucks just past the midway mark of their schedule. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

33 min listen

Not Gritty Enough In Philly: JPat and Drancer have recorded a new podcast after a sluggish 2-1 Canucks loss in Philadelphia. With offence becoming an issue, the team has turned to Nikolay Goldobin. The guys discuss how he’ll fit in as he returns to the NHL after a stint in the minors. They also examine Josh Leivo’s value to the hockey club. And they finish up with some talk about hockey hair. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

Fowl Play: The Canucks got roasted by the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. JPat and Drancer break down the game and discuss the concern level around the team that has just two wins in its past seven games. The guys assess the leaky penalty kill and its role in the recent struggles. They also look ahead to next week’s trade deadline and try to determine what impact injuries and the team’s recent play will have on whether the Canucks need to be active on the trade market. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

36 min listen

Weekend Warriors: JPat and Drancer have recorded a new podcast after the Canucks posted weekend wins in Buffalo and Minnesota. The guys dive into the difference in those two games compared to the two losses in the state of Florida to start the road trip. They also discuss Bo Horvat's recent run of production, Quinn Hughes being voted to the All Star and Jacob Markstrom's workload. Plus they preview the road trip finale in Winnipeg and allow their minds to wander to a place that has the Canucks locking down home ice advantage in the playoffs. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

35 min listen

Hughes vs Makar: JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast to start the week. The guys discuss the extent to which the Canucks need to improve their defense this off-season and how the team might go about that task. They also get into the Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar debate for Rookie of the Year as The Athletic published its season-ending award winners. The guys have some fun as both have advanced in Canucks Twitter March Madness with Drance taking down the highest profile competitor in the competition in his latest victory. They also discuss what might have been on the line with the Canucks scheduled to have played in Vegas on Monday night. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

38 min listen

Dynamic Duo: JPat and Drancer are back to start the week with a new VANcast. On this episode, the guys discuss Thomas's new piece posted now at The Athletic on top play-driving centre/defensemen combinations in the NHL. The numbers show that the Canucks pair of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes lead the league when it comes to offensive generation. The guys also get into the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the impact it could have on the NHL salary cap and the Canucks moving forward. They also finish up with another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

The POD before Christmas: JPat and Drancer have recorded a VANcast to get you through the holidays. The guys look back on Saturday’s win over Pittsburgh and discuss the loss of Josh Leivo and how it will impact the hockey club. They also look at the recent run of production for Jake Virtanen and assess whether he’s taken a step forward in his career. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

32 min listen

Window to Contend: On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the Canucks window to contend and how long it should take for the team to get there. They discuss the state of the Canucks scouting staff and the rumblings that all is not well in that department. They guys also break down the recent Nils Hoglander signing and how the young Swede fits into what the Canucks are trying to build. They finish off with a review of The Athletic's VIP survey and another round of Name That Canuck. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

39 min listen

Colum-bust: JPat and Drancer recap a lost weekend for the Vancouver Canucks. The guys discuss the late-game letdown in Columbus and how the team will respond. They set up a four-game homestand that could start without the services of Quinn Hughes. They also delve into Bo Horvat’s emergence as a power play ace. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

34 min listen

Full of Beans: JPat and Drancer are in Boston where they took in the Beanpot Tournament on Monday night. The guys discuss their impressions of the college hockey atmosphere. They also look back on a solid weekend for the Vancouver Canucks who picked up three of four points from games against the Islanders and Hurricanes. by The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

37 min listen

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