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Mar 18, 2025 • 20min
The Open: Big Problems, No Answers?
Dan Riccio and Bik Nizzar break down the Canucks' offensive struggles in their loss to Utah, highlighting missed powerplay opportunities and execution issues. Rick Tocchet weighs in on the team's special teams woes, and the guys discuss whether Jonathan Lekkerimäki is the only real solution
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.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 39min
Post Game: Powerplay Outage
Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (36:02), Kiefer Sherwood (52;09), Quinn Hughes (1:13:11) and Jake DeBrusk (1:22:17) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1;24:32) 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.

Mar 16, 2025 • 1h 47min
Post Game: Blackhawks Down
Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Hear from Kiefer Sherwood (8:00), Head Coach Rick Tocchet (39:00), forward Elias Pettersson (1:13:16), Quinn Hughes (1:24:45) and Marcus Pettersson (1:29:34) on After Hours post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain MacIntyre (1:31:33) 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.

Mar 15, 2025 • 27min
Mailbag Friday: Mancini's Upside, Willander's ETA, and Trading a 1st
Dan and Sat answer your questions about Victor Mancini's recent play, when Tom Willander could arrive in the NHL, and much more in this week's Mailbag Friday!
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.

Mar 15, 2025 • 24min
Jannik Hansen on EP40's Confidence and Team Toughness
Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck, Jannik Hansen, to talk about Elias Pettersson's recent play, what he's seen in Brock Boeser and Filip Chytil lately, and his thoughts on how the Canucks should approach getting tougher as a team.
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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 23min
The Open: Champagne Problems on Defence
Dan and Sat discuss how the Canucks have played defensively and if that's an edge for them over the teams around them in the playoff race. Also, they get you set for the back-to-back this weekend and how the Canucks should approach things in net.
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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 49min
In The Booth: Down the Stretch They Come
On this week's show, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the state of the Western Conference playoff race, look back at the Canucks' important win in Calgary and preview a busy week of big games for Vancouver's hockey team. They also answered some listener questions.
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.

Mar 14, 2025 • 45min
The Value of Playoff Experience and the State of the Canucks’ Prospect System
Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about the value of this Canucks team getting playoff experience, what he's seen from Elias Pettersson lately, and the impact of Quinn Hughes' return. Also, Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio on Sirius XM on the state of the Canucks' prospect system, the issues the team has had developing NHLers, and how some of their current prospects are performing.
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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 26min
The Open: Is Elias Pettersson Back?
Dan and Sat get into a big Canucks win over the Flames in Calgary last night and how the team can build off of that. They also discuss Elias Pettersson and where he is on his track of returning to where he's been in the past.
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.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 17min
Post Game: Fire Up the Playoff Race
In this engaging discussion, Randip Janda, an analyst for Canucks Central, and Rick Tocchet, the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, dive into the team's thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Calgary Flames. They analyze the pivotal moments, including Elias Pettersson's game-changing goal and Connor Garland's decisive shootout shot. The conversation also touches on Quinn Hughes' impact upon his return and the strategic adjustments needed as the Canucks navigate the high stakes of the playoff race.


