Canucks Conversation Dec. 1: Which young Canuck should get more ice time? ft. Jeff Paterson (ep. 917)
Dec 1, 2025
In this episode, hockey analyst Jeff Paterson joins the conversation to dissect the Canucks' recent close games. He discusses the impact of officiating, particularly the controversial call on Quinn Hughes, and how it affected game momentum. Jeff argues for young players like Atu Ratu and Jonathan Lekermacki to receive more ice time, debating their roles and potential within the team. He also highlights Elias Pettersson's solid performance, including his creativity on special teams, while evaluating the overall development strategies for the Canucks' roster.
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Special Teams Can Undo Five-On-Five Wins
- The Canucks decisively outplayed San Jose at five-on-five but lost due to special teams failures and poor officiating.
- Special teams swings and officiating noise can erase strong even-strength performance in a single game.
Boeser’s Clinch Move Turned Heads
- Dave Ujali compared Brock Boeser's clinch takedown to a UFC grappling sequence after Boeser physically dominated in a scrum.
- The hosts praised Boeser's physicality and teamwork in defending teammates like Patterson.
Put The Puck In Pettersson's Wheelhouse
- Look to feed Elias Pettersson more one-timer looks by putting the puck in his wheelhouse on the power play.
- Encourage Quinn Hughes to find Pedersen for one-timers instead of forcing low-percentage shots through traffic.