Episodes
There is still one last game for the Canucks to play in the regular season and so Jamie and Thomas walk you through the potential line combinations since Brock Boeser has not made the trip East, but the guys quickly get caught up analyzing the Canucks v Preds matchup. Then Brendan Batchelor joins the show to look ahead at the pros and cons of the matchup with Nashville and what the relocation of the Coyotes means for the league. Finally, Joe Rexrode of The Athletic joins the show to offer a...
Published 04/18/24
On Today's Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas analyze how the Canucks match up against their first round playoff opponents, the Nashville Predators. The guys offer up ideas for why this series might not be as easy as some fans may think. Vancouver's 5-on-5 defense against the Predators scoring ability will be the difference in this series, obviously, but the fellas argue which team is better poised to have prolonged success.
Published 04/18/24
Published 04/18/24
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks clinching the Pacific Divison. They also quibble over the term Pacific Division Champion. They talk about how good Demko looked last night. They also delve into playoff scheduling and the lineup as a result versus Winnipeg. The fellas talk about the playoff odds and playoff lines.
Published 04/17/24
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...
Published 04/17/24
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...
Published 04/16/24
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas set up the final home game of the Canucks' regular season. It's also another chance for Andrei Kuzmenko to get revenge on his former club. Jamie and Thomas debate the extent to which the Canucks miss his offence. The fellas also run through the updated division-clinching scenarios and conference-clinching scenarios. They also highlight Demko's return to action tonight. As always the guys run through the betting odds as well.
Published 04/16/24
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.
Published 04/15/24
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap the Canucks victory over the Edmonton Oilers that all but secures the Pacific Divison for the first time since 2013. They talk about this team clinching the 3rd best point total in team history. They also talk about the Canucks potential playoff matchups by percentages.
Published 04/15/24
Drance and guest host Dimitri Filipovic analyze the Canucks since the all-star break. The guys discuss the first round playoff matchups for the Vancouver Canucks, between Nashville, Vegas and LA. Should the Canucks double down next season with this group or chase other players for their roster?
Published 04/12/24
Drance and guest host Dimitri Filipovic dive into what's up with the Canucks. The guys discuss Demko's return and "rest vs rust". Does Edmonton care about winning the Pacific? Mark Stone returns to practice for Vegas, the guys share their thoughts. Hanifin contract reaction and comparisons to Hronek. Canucks lineup notes, Pius Suter on line 1, and if the Canucks are short a top-6 forward.
Published 04/12/24
Jamie and Drance recap the loss vs Arizona and how the dominos could fall the rest of the season. The officiating was bad, but the Canucks weren't good either. Can Edmonton catch Vancouver in the standings? The guys analyze the remaining NHL schedule. What is the plan for Demko? The guys discuss Silovs, DeSmith, and who will get the next few games.
Published 04/11/24
Head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks, Jeremy Colliton joins the show. Jeremy discusses the playoff push in these last 4 games of the regular season. Aatu Räty playing on the wing, and more. Jamie and Drance discuss the Canucks updated lines at practice, including Pius Suter on line 1. What is Podkolzin doing right/wrong, and should he be in the lineup going forward. The guys discuss Canucks lines and who should be in/out. Hanifin signs an 8-year extension, what does this mean for Hronek?...
Published 04/11/24
In this edition of the Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas run through the full list of developing information we have on the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake City, Utah. Does the NHL recalibrate the Pacific Division as a result? The fellas also delve into the Canucks' lineup notes and playoff forecast as things begin to crystalize. As always they look at the betting odds as well.
Published 04/10/24
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...
Published 04/10/24
Thomas Drance rides solo in this episode of Canucks Talk. He talks about the impressive play of Dakota Joshua and Arturs Silovs. Shayna Goldman joins the show to talk about playoff matchups out West. They also touch on JT Miller as a potential Selke candidate. Finally, Kevin Woodley joins Drancer to talk about Thatcher Demko returning to Canucks' practice. They also touch on the effectiveness of DeSmith and Silovs.
Published 04/09/24
Thomas Drance rides solo in this edition of The Whiteboard. He revisits the Canucks impressive win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. A game that saw multiple Canucks reach milestones on the night. Thomas runs through the playoff forecast and betting odds.
Published 04/09/24
Jamie and Thomas welcome in Gemma Karstens-Smith to set up tonight's clash between the Canucks and Golden Knights. They delve into Silovs starting for Vancouver, the Canucks' special teams, and potential playoff matchups. Then, hear from Rick Tocchet in his gameday skate availability. Finally, Jamie and Thomas have a laugh at Scottsdale's Mayor proclaiming he will not support the Coyotes' big arena development.
Published 04/08/24
Jamie and Drance discuss if these last 6 games for the Canucks matter at all. What should the NHL change about their schedule? The guys discuss resting Pettersson if he's injured. Canucks PxP Brendan Batchelor joins the show. On a scale of 1-10 how much do these last games matter for the Canucks. Topics include Artur Silovs starting vs LA, what is missing from Petey, and more on the Canucks. Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. Drance and Dim discuss LA 1-3-1, largest threat to Canucks in the...
Published 04/05/24
Your daily deep dive on the Vancouver Canucks. Jamie and Drance analyze the Norris Trophy race, as some seem that Josi can catch up to Hughes, as well as Makar. Juulsen nominated for trophy, and Canucks haven't had any substantial contract talks with their D-men. Updated betting and playoff odds.
Published 04/05/24
Jamie and Drance discuss observations from last nights game. Elias Pettersson's play, Artur Silovs, and Hronek. Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Jeremy Colliton joins the show. Jeremy talks Abby playoffs, integrating new young players, expectations for Elias Pettersson in Abby, and Artur Silovs play. The guys discuss the Canucks backup goalie situation, and what to do after this season. In the second segment, the guys go into what's up with the Canucks in "The Whiteboard". Are they way to...
Published 04/04/24
In this edition of the crossover with Donnie and Dhali, the guys discuss Quinn Hughes being a lock for the Norris Trophy. Other topics of debate include Dakota Joshua's potential raise and what a fair price for him is in free agency, Podkolzin's recent play, Artur Silovs potential, and when will Lindholm return?
Published 04/04/24
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.
Published 04/03/24
In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas revisit an ugly 6-3 Canucks loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss the Nikita Zadorov major. As always the fellas run through the betting odds and playoff forecast.
Published 04/03/24