Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks suffering a crushing 5-2 defeat to the Islanders, with Jonathan Lekkerimäki's debut goal as the lone highlight of the night. They are joined by Dimitri Filipovic and Brendan Batchelor as he gives the latest post-practice notes and they get into Rick Tocchet taking the blame for the team's lifeless performance, raising questions about Vancouver's intensity in critical games.

Jamie and Thomas recap the 5-2 to Canucks loss to the Islanders including Rick Tocchet's apology to the fans for their home performance this season, Lekkerimaki's first NHL goal and the lineup notes from practice today.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith to talk about Dakota Joshua's return, Elias Pettersson's improvements and her assessment of the team this season. They also discuss Kevin Lankinen's starts, Aatu Raty's revenge game against his former team and Hear from Coach Rick Tocchet.

Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks hosting Bo Horvat and the Islanders tonight at Rogers Arena. They also discuss Dakota Joshua's return and Elias Pettersson's improvement of play.

Jamie and Thomas talk about JT Miller battling through adversity to deliver a standout performance, while Lekkerimaki impresses in his debut by fulfilling Tocchet's directives. The crew debates whether there's a spot in the top six for Lekkerimaki or if he'd be better off developing elsewhere. Plus, Thomas Drance weighs in on Hoglander’s future and makes the case for Dakota Joshua’s impending debut.

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Donnie and Dhali as they debate Ryan Kesler's eligibility for the Ring of Honour. Ryan Kesler also joins as he shares his regrets about leaving the Canucks and coaching. They also discuss Lekkerimaki’s resilient performance under pressure, highlighting his hockey IQ and potential, along with Sherwood’s standout game. Jason Bukala joins to analyze Lekkerimaki’s debut, Pettersson’s physical play, and the Canucks’ playoff potential, while also sharing thoughts on...

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Pat Steinberg as they talk about the impact of Anthony Mantha's loss on the Flames, highlighting his inconsistency and the opportunity it opens for Matt Coronato. Steinberg emphasizes the need for improvements in the Calgary Flames power play and penalty kill while contemplating potential trades as the deadline approaches. Later they get into the Canucks goaltending situation with Kevin Woodley and the importance of young players like Lekkerimaki, and the...

Jamie and Thomas preview the Canucks game tonight versus the Flames, which include Jonathan Lekkerimaki set to make his NHL debut! They also talk about Brock Boeser's mystery timeline and lineup notes ahead of the game.

Kyle Bukauskas joins Jamie Dodd to discuss the Montreal Canadiens’ critical 6-5 win over Buffalo, addressing fan frustration with the organization’s shifting focus from rebuilding to competing. Bukauskas notes that, while some suggest tanking to secure top prospect James Hagens, the team’s roster may not be weak enough to guarantee high lottery odds. He also covers Travis Green’s impact in Ottawa, where he enforces higher expectations on young players, which they seem to embrace despite...

Jamie Dodd discusses several major updates on the Vancouver Canucks. The team traded Daniel Sprong to Seattle and called up 2022 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who is expected to develop his offensive game under Rick Tocchet's guidance. Lekkerimaki's debut marks a milestone for GM Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford, being their first draft pick to reach the NHL for Vancouver. Jamie also highlight Elias Pettersson's impressive performance against Edmonton, noting his potential to regain...

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Landon Ferraro as he shares his discomfort over Tanner Jeannot's hit on Brock Boeser and explores how players and officials should respond in such situations, especially when it impacts team dynamics. Jamie and Thomas then discuss the Canucks’ confidence boost from their road trip, spotlighting Quinn Hughes’ stellar performance and Jake DeBrusk’s scoring streak, as well as potential risks facing the Oilers in their upcoming playoff rematch. Wrapping up, they...

Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks first ever California sweep. They go into detail about Quinn Hughes' excellence and make comps from other sports on how incredible he is. they also discuss Tanner Jeannot's hit on Brock Boeser and get into some lineup notes.

Thomas is joined by Vancouver Giants head coach Manny Viveiros as they dive into the success of the Giants, breaking the misconception of being purely a high-flying team and emphasizing their defensive-first approach to achieve balanced play. He discusses the challenge of getting young players to buy into a defense-first mentality, highlighting the standout two-way performance of Cameron Schmidt, who leads the league in goals. Dimitri Filipovic joins for the last hour, where they rank Pacific...

Thomas previews the Canucks game in Los Angeles. He dives into the LA Kings play this season and how it's vastly improved from last year. Hear the latest post practice notes and what the lineup will look like ahead of the game.

Thomas is joined by Dan Murphy to get the latest from Canucks practice in Los Angeles including Demko practicing on the ice.

Thomas is joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal to discuss the Canucks California roadtrip performance, most notably Kevin Lankinen's solid goaltending. Later Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins to talk more Canucks and what he sees in their recent play.

Thomas gives a Canucks game day preview as the team is on their California roadtrip set to take on the Ducks. He talks about how the Canucks have recalled forward Aatu Raty and assigned forward Arshdeep Bains to the AHL. Later he is joined by Sportsnet's Matt Marchese as he shares his thoughts on what's been going on with Elias Pettersson and Dimitri Filipovic joins to discuss how to maximize the Canucks roster.

Thomas gives a Canucks game day preview as the team is on their California roadtrip set to take on the Ducks. He talks about how the Canucks have recalled forward Aatu Raty and assigned forward Arshdeep Bains to the AHL.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks win in San Jose and how the team is making small errors that makes otherwise easy wins harder to achieve. They also ask how different the Canucks really are this year and how their underlying profile is very similar to last year. They are joined by Canucks Army's Dave Hall to talk Abbotsford Canucks prospects and finish the show answering some of your biggest Canucks concerns.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks win in San Jose and how the team is making small errors that makes otherwise easy wins harder to achieve. They also ask how different the Canucks really are this year and how their underlying profile is very similar to last year.

Jamie and Thomas preview the upcoming California roadtrip and are joined by Shayna Goldman to discuss the latest NHL headlines including the Oilers blowout win over the Predators and if the Capitals are the real deal. Later they play Rick Tocchet and Dakota Joshua's audio from practice and finish the show with Dimitri Filipovic as they draft Canucks players who haven't played to their capabilities yet.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the latest rumblings surrounding Elias Pettersson and which teams would likely be interested in him. They also talk about the Canucks upcoming California roadtrip and which game they expect to see the return of Dakota Joshua.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance dive into the Vancouver Canucks' season start, analyzing the team's early challenges and standout performances. They take a close look at Elias Pettersson's recent form, examining whether his performance is impacting team dynamics and morale. Jamie and Thomas also address the Canucks' power play struggles, dissecting what might be holding them back from capitalizing on offensive opportunities. In addition to the Canucks talk,...

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance break down the Canucks 6-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The guys discuss what went wrong for the Canucks and reflect on the team needing more from their star players. The episode touches on the Canucks start through their first nine games and preview the playoff chances for the Canucks.