Dom Luszczyszyn on Oilers Leveling up & Canucks Expectations

Thomas Drance Appreciation Day: Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd. On Thomas Drance Appreciation Day Brendan and Thomas read listener submissions including Canucks related questions. They delve into the Canucks' goaltending situation, questioning why Silovs isn't a shoe-in for backup. They explore contract negotiations and the impact on cap space, while evaluating depth options like Nils Aman and Vasily Podkolzin's pivotal season ahead. We also analyze Vancouver's roster dynamics, including potential additions and the crucial bounce-back prospects of Elias Pettersson and others. Join us as we dissect the Canucks' strategic approach and predictions for the upcoming NHL season. by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

Canucks Goaltending Plans: In Hour 2 Kevin Woodley joins to discuss Ian Clark's plans with Jiri Patera and the Canucks' goaltending situation. They evaluate who should start as the number two goalie and explore the ongoing contract negotiations with Silovs. Brendan and Thomas also dive into defensive concerns and roster strategies for the upcoming season, along with insights on recent NHL trades and potential RFA targets. 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

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The Penultimate Show: Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd. Brendan and Thomas talk about where the Canucks will miss Nikita Zadorov, and what additions they would have missed out on if they had brought him back. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show to discuss the various Canucks free agent signings and how they fit into this roster. Emma Lingan joins the show to give us a Nashville perspective on Kiefer Sherwood, and what the Canucks are getting in him. by Canucks Talk

74 min listen

The Canucks Need a Number Three D: Brendan Batchelor and Thomas Drance talk about how the Canucks could really use a 2nd pairing defenseman, and how this team could go about acquiring that player either this summer or wait for the regular season and do it via trade. Jason Bukala joins the show for the final time this season to talk about the Canucks' Development Camp. by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

The Canucks Need One More: Brendan Batchelor fills in for Jamie Dodd alongside Thomas Drance. The guys delve into the Vancouver Canucks needing one more top-six winger to round out this roster and solidify their status as a Stanley Cup contender. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to talk about the Seattle Kraken hiring Jessica Campbell as the first female full-time NHL assistant coach. He also comments on the state of hockey in Seattle and Washington. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

Samuelsson & Celebrini Live From Development Camp: Live from Canucks development camp, it's the last Canucks Talk of the season before the show takes its summer break. Jamie and Drance talk Canucks free agent additions, specifically the defenceman. The Canucks are betting big on the style of play from last year with the additions of the big + physical D-men. Mikael Samuelsson joins the show from development camp. Mikael talks developing the young players, importance of training off the ice, building relationships with players, his thoughts on Canucks draft prospects, and working with Manny Malhotra. Pavel Buchnevich signs with the Blues. Aiden Celebrinin joins the show. He talks being a 'sponge' and using the Dev camp to improve his game. by Canucks Talk

59 min listen

The Canucks Stay Conservative: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance continue their signing season coverage as the Vancouver Canucks stay conservative in their approach. Dan Murphy joins the show to weigh in on what the Canucks have done. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

Jake DeBrusk Joins Canucks Talk: Hear from Jake DeBrusk in his media availability. He then joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance on the show for an exclusive one on one interview. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

The Canucks Sign a Trio of Players: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance cover this year's NHL free-agency signings. They react to the Canucks' signings of Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, and Kiefer Sherwood. by Canucks Talk

50 min listen

Allvin Presser, Hughes Wins Norris, & Zadorov Testing Free Agency: Bonus Canucks Talk begins with a Patrik Allvin zoom press conference, where he discusses Zadorov, Mikheyev, Hughes winning the Norris, and the NHL draft. Jamie and Drance open the show with the news of Quinn Hughes winning the Norris at the NHL Awards. Drance suggests that "Hughes is the best defenseman in the world, period." The guys analyze Patrik Allvin's latest zoom presser, including Nikita Zadorov hitting the open market. What's the latest on Guentzel? by Canucks Talk

52 min listen

Everything to Know Ahead of Canucks Free Agency: Gemma Karstens-Smith joins the show. Gemma weighs in on Zadorov not re-signing with the Canucks. What was the best signing in the past week? What was the most surprising move the Canucks have made so far? What does a successful weekend look like for the Canucks? John Marino and the Canucks have mutual interest, could he be the D-man to replace Zadorov? The guys discuss the Canucks goalie situation, and why the team has changed their mind on bringing in a veteran backup for Demko. Is Chris Tanev a serious option for the Canucks? Jamie and Drance talk about the Canucks defensemen heading into next year. Hockey PDOcast's Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Dim talks Guentzel's price, Canucks free agent options, John Marino scouting report and more! by Canucks Talk

71 min listen

The Last 24 Hours for the Canucks: The Canucks are making moves. Jamie and Drance highlight all of the moves the Canucks have made in the last 24 hours. Why did Chicago make this move? The guys discuss how the Canucks got the Joshua deal done, the excitement for July 1st, and the details of Joshua's contract. Canucks voice Brendan Batchelor joins the show. Batch talks Joshua re-signing, a bigger role for him next season, and Mikheyev trade. The guys discuss Blueger returning on a discount and what's next for the Canucks. by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

The Return of the 3rd Line: Jamie and Drance discuss the return of the Canucks third-line, and the possibilities next season. Drance suggests a line of Joshua, Garland, and Pettersson would be interesting to see. What's the latest on Jake Guentzel? How aggressive will the Canucks be? Could Mitch Marner be a trade piece for the Canucks? Jamie and Drance discuss the "walk away" numbers for Myers and Zadorov. What is the max price for Jake Guentzel? How high do you value Jonathan Marchessault? by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

The Crossover Dives Into Canucks Free Agency: It's the season finale of the crossover! Donnie & Dhali join the show. Dhaliwal weighs in on what he's been hearing on Zadorov and Joshua. Could Jeff Skinner be a potential target for the Canucks? How should the Canucks fill out the roster this offseason? The guys talk developing 'the next' Dakota Joshua. What's the latest on Blueger and Myers? Should Canucks fans be worried about losing their UFA's? Jamie and Drance discuss inserting more skill into the lineup, and the Canucks backup option if they don't get Jake Guentzel. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

Bukala on 2024 NHL Draft Uncertainty: Sportsnet's scouting analyst Jason Bukala joins the show. Jason talks Panthers Cup win and what it means. The guys look ahead to the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Topics include, Chicago Blackhawks draft targets, potential draft pick trades, the 2024 draft class, and which player teams will regret not drafting. Should the Canucks be interested in trading for Laine? The guys discuss low cost top 6 winger options and free agent targets. by Canucks Talk

46 min listen

The Rats Rain as Florida Clinch the Cup: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance revisit the Florida Panthers's Game 7 win as they are crowned Stanley Cup Champions. They delve into how both teams got there, with their respective builds. Sean Gentille of The Athletic joins the show to weigh in as well. Jamie and Thomas react to the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class. by Canucks Talk

50 min listen

The OEL Buyout a Year Later: Jamie and Thomas look back at the OEL buyout a year later and discuss whether it was worth it. They delve into the latest with Zadorov, Myers, and Joshua. They also talk about the latest developments in Guentzel Watch. by Canucks Talk

46 min listen

What Is a Perfect Canucks Offseason?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down what would constitute a perfect Canucks offseason and discuss the possible contingency plans for the team if they were not able to land their top end free agent targets. The guys discuss the excitement of when McDavid will wear a team Canada jersey and how fast Vancouver fans will turn on Canucks players wearing any other country's jersey. by Canucks Talk

46 min listen

Most Anticipated NHL Game... Ever?: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance preview Game 7 between Edmonton and Florida tonight and discuss how it is hard to recall any game in the NHL that has had this much hype surrounding it. With the combination of coming back from being 3-0 down and the series containing the best player in the world, the storylines are endless. ESPN's Ryan Clark joins the show as well to help break all of it down. by Canucks Talk

51 min listen

Will the NHL Season Finally End Tonight?: Jamie Dodd is joined in studio by Randip Janda as the duo breaks down the recent Jim Rutherford interview with Iain MacIntyre. The guys dissect Rutherford's comments on where he sees the Canucks going and what moves there are to be made to make Vancouver that much better and more competitive heading into next season. Shayna Goldman then joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals so far and whether Florida will be able to finally close out the Oilers tonight in Game 6 with the game back in Edmonton and a daunting Game 7 looming. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

IMac on What Rutherford Sees as the Next Steps for the Canucks: Jamie and Randip are joined by Iain MacIntyre to break down his interview with Jim Rutherford as they discussed what moves there are to be made for Vancouver and what steps come next for the Canucks to get better next season. The guys touch on trying to bring back some key players like Joshua and Zadorov along with continuing to evaluate players like Brock Boeser who had a great season prior to extending their contracts. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

Free Agent Defencemen Tiers: Dimitri Filipovic joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance. They talk about the Filip Hronek extension, Dakota Joshua's skillset, and Pettersson's need for an elite winger. They also debate whether the Panthers have an answer for Connor McDavid. In the final segment, Jamie and Thomas run through the top free-agent defensemen targets for the Vancouver Canucks. by Canucks Talk

50 min listen

Permission to Seek a Trade: Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance talk about Dan Milstein being given permission to seek a trade for his client Ilya Mikheyev. They continue the conversation about Nikita Zadorov's future with the Vancouver Canucks and how a Mikheyev trade would empower it. They also talk about the possibility of signing Dakota Joshua. Kevin Woodley joins the show from InGoal Magazine to talk about the Jacob Markstrom trade and the goaltending in the Stanley Cup Final. by Canucks Talk

45 min listen

Dhaliwal Learns About the Lisan Al Gaib: Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the Canucks extending Filip Hronek's contract. They delve into the remaining Canucks free agents and the hold-up in getting them signed. They also touch on a few other NHL news and notes. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas expand on the PLD trade to the Washington Capitals, and they also talk about the Canucks getting aggressive in the off-season. by Canucks Talk

53 min listen

Bukala Weighs in on the Hronek Contract: Jamie and Thomas are joined by Sportsnet Analyst Jason Bukala. He talks about the Canucks extending Filip Hronek. They also delve into the PLD and Markstrom trades. Plus, they look back at the Oilers' Game 5 win over the Panthers. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks sign Mark Friedman. They ponder whether the Canucks can afford another top 4 defenseman if they go out a sign Jake Guentzel. They also discuss how the Canucks could get off of Ilya Mikheyev's deal. by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

Canucks Going After Guentzel: Jamie and Drance open the show discussing the latest Jake Guentzel news. What's the selling point for Guentzel coming to Vancouver? The guys discuss his expected price, fit with Canucks, and timelines of a deal getting done. What are Canucks options if they don't land Guentzel? Commentator for the Florida Panthers Randy Moller joins the show. Randy talks Panthers DNA, targeting free agents, discussing the matchups for Game 5 and what Florida can do to close out the series. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

Suitable Candidates for the Canucks Top 6: Jamie and Drance discuss the Guentzel rumours and what it means for the Vancouver Canucks in terms of signing their current UFA's. Who are other fits in the Canucks top 6? Names include, Guentzel, Tyler Toffoli, Jonathan Marchessault and more. The guys also discuss potential depth options for the team. Arda Ocal, covers the NHL for ESPN joins the show. Arda talks about Game 5 and what to watch for in the 1st period. No margin for error for the Oilers, McDavid has to be 'McJesus', and more on how Edmonton can win. Who will win the Conn Smythe and more on game 5. by Canucks Talk

47 min listen

Shopping in the Discount Isle: Kyle Bukauskas of Sportsnet joins Jamie and Thomas to preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers. Afterwards, Jamie and Thomas revisit their conversation about the Canucks' offseason priorities and ponder whether discount pickups could be the more prudent path. Ultimately, leaving yourself open to make elite additions mid-season. by Canucks Talk

49 min listen

It's List SZN: On the heels of Thomas Drance's co-written article outlining the top UFA targets of the 2024 offseason, Jamie and Thomas dive in to see which candidates might fit with the Canucks. They talk about the latest developments regarding the Canucks' free agents. They react to comments made by head coach Rick Tocchet on a recent podcast. They also touch on the Oilers forcing a Game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final. by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

Live from Nat Bailey Stadium: Jamie Dodd is joined by Bik Nizzar for Canucks Talk, live from Nat Bailey Stadium. The guys recap game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and if the Oilers have a chance at an improbable comeback. Talk continues between the Canucks & Nikita Zadorov, with a final contract offer coming this weekend. Vancouver Canadians play by play announcer Tyler Zickel joins the show to preview todays Nooner at the Nat double header! by Canucks Talk

48 min listen

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