Canucks Talk Batch Talks Canucks Storylines + Dimitri Filipovic Goes Around the NHL
Jan 16, 2026
Brendan Batchelor, the voice of the Canucks from Sportsnet 650, shares insights on Linus Karlsson's breakthrough, suggesting offensive opportunities for Liam Ogren and evaluating Brock Boeser's recent slump. Joining him is Dimitri Filipovic, host of the Hockey PDOcast, who discusses potential fits for Artemi Panarin and assesses upcoming opponents like the Oilers and Islanders. They also dive into draft strategies, debating the biggest threats to Canucks' draft odds and comparing top prospects McKenna and Stenberg for future selections.
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Karlsson Emerges As Supporting Scorer
- Linus Karlsson has become a consistent, net-front scoring presence who can complement high-end playmakers.
- Brendan Batchelor argues his developed Abbotsford-to-NHL path shows valuable supporting-player depth for a rebuild.
Promote Young Wingers To Test Readiness
- Give high-upside young wingers meaningful minutes and move them up the lineup to evaluate their NHL readiness.
- Batchelor recommends using the trade-deadline window to test players like Liam Öhgren with top-six opportunities.
Use Nuance: Eye Test Plus Analytics
- Evaluate players by marrying eye test with underlying numbers because team environment skews both.
- Thomas Drance and Batchelor stress nuance when judging individuals on a losing team.