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Apr 10, 2025 • 45min
What Went Wrong for the Canucks This Season?
Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about the comments that have come from Canucks players and management recently, Brock Boeser's Future, and more. Also, hear from Dan Rosen of NHL.com with his thoughts on what went wrong for the Canucks this season and a look ahead to the playoffs and some potential matchups.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 10, 2025 • 20min
The Open: How Confident Are We in Management This Summer?
Dan and Sat digest the official playoff contention elimination for the Canucks and talk about what we can really take away from games down the stretch. Also, they get into how confident they are in management and what they have to do to thread the needle this Summer.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 10, 2025 • 23min
Overrated/Underrated: Captain's Obligation, Raty as 3C, and Unbreakable Records
Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the obligation of the Canucks captaincy, Aatu Raty being the team's 3C next season, and much more are overrated or underrated!
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 10, 2025 • 45min
Tom Willander on His Development at BU and the Frozen Four
Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley (1:00) of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about last night's win for the Canucks, the performance of Thatcher Demko recently, and more. Also, hear from Canucks prospect, Tom Willander (27:00), as he gets set for the Frozen Four and discusses his development in College.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 24min
The Open: Breaking Down Quinn's Comments
Dan and Sat discuss a historic win for the Canucks against the Stars to keep their playoff hopes alive and dig into some comments from Quinn Hughes in an article with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre. They also get into how the Canucks can position themselves into a spot where they can get to a level where Hughes wants to stay in Vancouver.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 41min
Post Game: It Was 5-2... Not Dead Yet
Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-5 come from behind OT win over the Dallas Stars. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (37:22), Kiefer Sherwood (1:13:51) and Pete DeBoer (1:19:55) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:26:20) provide their analysis.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 8, 2025 • 22min
Brad Richardson on Pettersson Bouncing Back and Tocchet's Systems
Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck, Brad Richardson, to talk about trying to find motivation down the stretch of a lost season, if he believes in Elias Pettersson bouncing back next year, and his thoughts on Rick Tocchet and his systems.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 8, 2025 • 24min
The Open: Are the Canucks Developing Lekkerimaki Properly?
Dan and Sat discuss the latest surrounding the Canucks, including the news of Jonathan Lekkerimaki being sent back down to Abbotsford with only a few games left in the NHL season. They also get into if that's the right decision for the Canucks and what he still has to develop in his game. Plus, the guys debate whether or not there's anything more we can learn from veterans in the final games of the season.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 10min
Joe Beninati Talks Ovechkin’s Record & Don Taylor on Canucks' Pain
Joe Beninati joins to reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s incredible record-breaking journey, how his game has evolved at age 39, and what’s next for the Capitals as playoff contenders. Later, Don Taylor shares his memories of Ovi’s rise, the gravity of the goals record, and why this moment matters to the sport. Plus, thoughts on leadership, power forwards, and what the Canucks can learn from Washington’s edge. The show ends with NHL playoff talk.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.

Apr 7, 2025 • 24min
The Open: End-of-Season Evaluation or Just Empty Ice?
Dan and Sat dive into Nils Höglander's strong finish to the season and how he’s becoming a better player under Tocchet. They also assess Lekkerimäki’s development, what late-season minutes really mean, and the bets the Canucks need to make on talent like Pettersson heading into next year. Plus, elimination looms as the Canucks face Dallas.
This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.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.


