Episodes
Bik Nizzar is joined by Canucks play by play man Brendan Batchelor. The fellas discuss which Canucks Rick Tocchet should rest against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. They also talk about the pressures of playoff hockey and they delve into how good Demko looked in his first game back. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 04/17/24
Published 04/17/24
Bik Nizzar looks back at the Canucks taking the Pacific Divison crown on Monday night. He highlights how other franchises who have entered similar phases of their builds tend to stretch their run of success for an entire era. Bik labels this milestone as the beginning of the Canucks next era of success. Bik and Dom also go over the Canucks' team awards and potential playoff schedule. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 04/17/24
Jannik Hansen joins Bik Nizzar. The fellas dive into whether winning the division matters for the Canucks this year. That bleeds into a conversation about home-ice advantage and potential matchups. Jannik also highlights how bad travelling to Nashville can be. They also talk about the Canucks' top players not firing on all cylinders. Jannik admits he is worried about the first round for the Canucks. Jannik also comments on Demko's absence and how much it has impacted the team in the last 14...
Published 04/16/24
Bik Nizzar is back in the saddle after returning from the IR. Bik and Dom run through The Tea, which includes Demko's return to the crease, the Canucks being able to clinch the division tonight, and the battle for the Western Conference (regular season) crown. The tea also features an appearance from The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn after the Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 04/16/24
Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period joins the show. Dave and Josh discuss Noah Hanifin's contract extension, Hronek's potential extension, Coyotes relocating to Utah and what it means for the NHL, and league expansion to 36 teams.
Published 04/11/24
Josh Elliott-Wolfe hosts. Producer Elan & Ben ask josh the burning questions about the Canucks and sports. Topics include, Canucks loss to Arizona, concern level heading into the playoffs after going 5-5 in their last 10, Noah Hanifin signs an 8-year contract extension worth $7.35M with Vegas, What does this mean for Hronek? and more on The Masters.
Published 04/11/24
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
Josh & Producer Ben are joined by The Athletic's Brody Miller to help preview The Masters which gets underway on Thursday. They dive into where the state of golf is at with a divided field between the players of LIV and the ones on the PGA Tour along with how Tiger Woods continues to push the needle for viewership and ratings. The guys discuss the recent play of the main stars in the field and break down if there are any dark horses that could be flying under the radar heading into the week.
Published 04/10/24
Josh and Dom break down the news that the Arizona Coyotes are more than likely to relocate to Salt Lake City on the day where the Coyotes are in town to play the canucks. The guys discuss the problems the franchise has faced throughout it's history in the desert and the benefits of what a move to Utah could bring to the organization. For the game tonight, Josh and Dom predict that Silovs will be back in net tonight following a win against Vegas and debate whether Silovs could backup Demko...
Published 04/10/24
Josh & Dom are joined by Jannik Hansen to talk all things Canucks hockey coming off an impressive victory against Vegas. Hansen describes how much it will mean to the players to set all these individual records for themselves but they know team success comes first. The guys dive into the resurgent seasons of Brock Boeser, Conor Garland and look back at how unlikely all of this may have seemed at the beginning of the year.
Published 04/09/24
Josh and Dom are back and break down a big Canucks win over Vegas last night and discuss how the good vibes really feel like they are back with the team and this city. The guys look back at where this team was a year ago and look at how far the organization has come and how everything has seemingly gone right from an individual and team perspective for the players.
Published 04/09/24
Josh & Dom are joined by Matt Youmans, Senior Editor and Host of VSiN Tonight, to preview the Men's NCAA Championship game between UConn and Purdue. The guys give their picks and then take a look back at the historic Women's NCAA Championship that drew in a record 18.7 million viewers.
Published 04/08/24
Josh and Dom are back to try and figure out what happened to the Canucks in LA on Saturday and what it means moving forward. The guys then preview the Canucks and Golden Knights which will see Arturs Silovs get the start in net and a Tomas Hertl debut for Vegas. Finally, Josh and Dom analyze the struggle that the Arizona Coyotes are in and whether or not they have a future in Arizona.
Published 04/08/24
Bob Nightengale covers MLB for USA Today, joins the show. Bob and Josh discuss the AL East this season, if the Jays have improved at all after this offseason, Bichette & Vladdy Jr. contracts, Juan Soto on the Yankees, Oakland A's situation and more MLB storylines. The show ends with "Guy's naming dude's" Oakland edition.
Published 04/05/24
Josh Elliott-Wolfe hosts. Producer Elan asks Josh the hottest questions in "The Tea". Topics include, Canucks playoff lines, the Norris trophy race, updated Stanley Cup odds, can a Canadian team win? Bronny James enters the draft + transfer portal.
Published 04/05/24
Josh analyzes Dakota Joshua, his next potential contract and if he has untapped potential. How much are you comfortable with giving Joshua? Josh discusses the Oakland A's moving to Sacramento for 3 years. The Bills traded Stefon Diggs, the guys react.
Published 04/04/24
Josh Elliott-Wolfe hosts. Producer Elan asks Josh burning questions surrounding the Canucks in "The Tea". Topics include Quinn Hughes play, the Powerplay, Artur Silovs, and who the Canucks will play in the first round. Colour analyst Randip Janda joins the show. Randip talks about the game last night, how the Canucks need to have an uptick in offense, the Powerplay, and Hughes playing at such a high level.
Published 04/04/24
Josh and Dom continue to conversation of what is the expectation for Vancouver come the playoffs and whether it would be fair to be disappointed if the Canucks lose in the first or second round. The guys compare a recent John Totorella clip on his players in Philadelphia to the situation in Vancouver where gaining experience and playing in meaningful games is key to growth and getting better.
Published 04/03/24
Josh & Dom break down the Canucks loss to Vegas and dive into concerns with Vancouver not playing it's best hockey heading into the post-season. The guys discuss how Pettersson has not had consistent linemates all year and compare other top centres around the league who seemingly all have a top end winger alongside them. As well, Josh and Dom speak on the fact that the Edmonton Oilers are nearly caught up with Vancouver and have become a serious threat to take over the top spot in the...
Published 04/03/24
Jannik Hansen joins the show to offer his thoughts on the Canucks Fred J. Hume Unsung Hero award. He reflects on his time as a winner of this award, despite him not knowing what Unsung truly means. Jannik then explains what makes Dakota Joshua so special, how much he should get paid and if he should get PP1 time.
Published 04/02/24
Josh & Dom preview the Canucks game in Las Vegas and are thrilled to hear that Thatcher Demko took the ice after team practice. The guys discuss how much Dakota Joshua deserves to get paid and whether or not that should be in Vancouver. The Canucks have opened voting for their team awards and so the guys offer up their nominees.
Published 04/02/24
Josh & Dom continue to fill in for Bik Nizzar to take a look at the rumored NHL playoff expansion and what it would mean for the quality of hockey in the post-season. The guys then get into a heated debate about whether or not copying the NBA's playoff format would be a good idea. Dom wants more playoff teams involved in order to get more butts in seats. Josh wants to revert to 1-8 seeding and nothing else. Who's side are you on?
Published 04/01/24
Josh & Dom look back at the month of March where the Canucks went 8-3-1, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Part of the reason why the team's performances don't feel good is because of the perceived play of Elias Pettersson. Is EP40 injured? The guys analyze the silver lining that is Dakota Joshua, then they discuss playoff opponents and whether or not Edmonton can catch Vancouver.
Published 04/01/24
Josh Elliott-Wolfe hosts. The show starts with 'The Tea' as Producer Elan hits Josh with the hottest questions. Topics include Canucks 12th forward, Kings 1-3-1 system & LSU coach Brian Kelly on his former QB. NHL Host and Analyst Jonny Lazarus joins the show. Jonny talks about LA Kings defense, if the NY Rangers are potential 'frauds' or legit, Alexis Lafrenière, if drafted players are ready for the NHL right away, and round 1 playoff matchups. Vancouver Giants General Manager Barclay...
Published 03/28/24