Canucks Central

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda are back for their first show of 2026. They discuss the Canucks' loss in Detroit, preview Vancouver's Saturday matchup with the Maple Leafs and answer a number of listener questions. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik open up another Mailbag Friday by answering some of your questions revolving around EP40 trade value, Adam Foote's future and using the right utensils. Later Bik makes his picks for the NFL wildcard weekend.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jannik Hansen joins Sat and Bik to talk about the Canucks srtuggling play, culture setting veterans and what he hopes to see from the Canucks in the second half of the season.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik discuss Jake DeBrusk's value and what potential destinations make sense for him should the Canucks decide to move him. Later Vancouver Giants general manager Hnat Domenichelli joins to discuss their busy week of trades and what to expect from their latest additions.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (50:51) and Tyler Myers (1:23:30) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:29:21) provide their analysis.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik are joined by Landon Ferraro to weigh in on how some of the young players are progressing for the Canucks as the season rolls on, including the three young defenders. They also get into the play of some of the veterans and the frustration that comes with those struggles. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik take a look at some of the younger players on the Canucks roster and in the system that should or could get more of a look as the season goes on. They also get into how the young defencemen in Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander, and Zeev Buium are developing. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

It's Overrated/Underrated as Sat and Bik debate whether topics like Brock Boeser's plus/minus, scratching veteran players to get a reaction, and more are overrated or underrated! This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the struggles Thatcher Demko has had recently, Kevin Lankinen rebounding, and the overall form of the Canucks over the last couple weeks. Plus, they get into which teams are looking for help between the pipes around the league. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik take a look at the assets the Canucks have in their system, the value associated with each piece, and the ranking of all those options. They also get into Elias Pettersson specifically and what his value would look like in a trade. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.