Locked On Canucks - Daily Podcast On The Vancouver Canucks

The 2018-19 St. Louis Blues were a trainwreck early in the season. And then they won the Stanley Cup.

It seems crazy to think the Vancouver Canucks could do the same, but is it THAT far-fetched?

Beggsy and Bhawan look at the 2018-19 Blues, how they did it, and if there is a path that the Canucks can follow to copy their success?

If not, could Gavin McKenna convince Hughes to stay?

The boys touch on all of that along with their Vancouver Canu...

It was an incredible weekend for Vancouver.

But while the Goldeneyes and Whitecaps were taking over the city, the Canucks were busy sinking to new lows.

That's exactly what happened to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday in a brutal 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. To make things worse, they lost that bad even though Quinn Hughes went hero mode.

Can Allvin go hero mode? Or can the Hughes, Pettersson and the Canucks pull off a miracle? Beggsy and Bhawan touch on all of that, report cards fro...

What?

According to this article:

https://theprovince.com/sports/hockey/nhl/vancouver-canucks/canucks-lukas-reichel-look-appears-over

The Legend Patrik Johnston is saying it could already be talked about.

What if they were to trade Conor Garland, for instance. The veteran winger is playing well, as he always does, and did sign a six-year contract extension just this past summer. The Canucks love what he brings to the lineup every night. But if the task is to find younger players to add to the mix, dealing a guy...

Where would we be about the Vancouver Whitecaps?

No Seriously, thank you Thomas Muller.

We were led to believe that Adam Foote would be Rick Tocchet 2.0.

That ideology has been completely false for Vancouver Canucks fans.

Foote has not modeled Tocchet's success as a defensive guru. And, perhaps more notably, he talks A LOT differently than Tocchet did during his time in Vancouver.

Beggsy and Bhawan dive into the Adam Foote experience, touch on Canucks trade rumours and more in th...

Game Recap: Stars 4, Canucks 2

The Stars defeated the Canucks 4–2 at Rogers Arena, continuing their strong run (six wins in seven games).

Goals by the Stars: Jason Robertson scored again (extending his streak), Colin Blackwell broke the tie in the third with a breakaway, and Mikko Rantanen sealed it with 1:31 left.

For Vancouver: Elias Pettersson had a power-play tally (his line produced) but it wasn’t enough.

The Canucks’ penalty kill remains a glaring weakness, and tonight it cost them.

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It's not the start that Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks envisioned.

The Vancouver Canucks are one of five teams below .500 at the quarter-mark of the season.

But, thanks to an ocean of mediocrity in the NHL, the Canucks aren't far off from climbing the standings.

Which players have showcased an ability to carry this team up the standings, and which players do the Canucks need more from? Beggsy and Bhawan break that down with letter grades at the quarter-mark for each Vancouver Canucks player.

Canucks in a Funk + Marek Says They Want Stamkos — Is This True or Just Desperation?

Vancouver’s been limping through a rough stretch, and fans are starting to wonder: is this a real rebuild or just bad luck? On top of the injury issues and uneven play, a major rumor is back — Jeff Marek floated the idea that the Canucks could be interested in Steven Stamkos, a move that’s raising eyebrows.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we unpack:

Why Vancouver’s struggles aren’t just about form...

The Vancouver Canucks are battling, and that's gotten them to 27th overall in the NHL.

Hey, at least Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson are looking like stars.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan debate which comes first for the Vancouver Canucks: a new head coach in the form of Peter DeBoer, or that elusive second-line centre.

The boys also get into the first 21 games of Adam Foote's tenure, talk about J.T. Miller's subpar start with the Rangers, and dish out some wee...

The Vancouver Canucks lose to the Florida Panthers.

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The Vancouver Canucks do the unthinkable and score 172 goals in the 3rd Period in Tampa Bay.

Lightning struck in our favour.

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So a Czech and a Slovak walk into Cactus Club.

With Quinn Hughes looking more likely to leave the Vancouver Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan turn their attention to Simon Nemec. They break down the player and whether there's a chance that the Canucks can get the young Slovak defenceman out of New Jersey in a potential Hughes swap.

On a much less dramatic note, Rick Dhaliwal has reported that the Canucks will be after centre David Kampf, after the Toronto Maple Leafs terminated his contract. Should the Canucks sign him? What ar...

Beggsy has said this before: the Vancouver Canucks fans are the most cursed team in NHL history.

The boys from Locked On Canucks (Beggsy and Bhawan) get honest about the current state of the team, with input from the fans themselves.

They also touch on Canucks succeeding in other places, while wondering if there's a way to get the struggling Kent Johnson out of the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.

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It was just suppose to be a hockey game involving the Vancouver Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets.

But it turned into the night it all ended....

Sort of.

Thatcher Demko is hurt once again with a new injury according to Canucks PR. Whatever that means.

And oh ya, the team lost again tonight on home ice.

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According to some, Brayden Schenn is available from the St.Louis Blues. 

Let's chat about that and Allvin's messaging to the Fans on After Hours + Touch base on the injury news surrounding the Vancouver Canucks prior to oh ya...the game against the Winnipeg Jets.

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I think Nathan MacKinnon is better than Elias Pettersson.

Anyways, the Vancouver Canucks lose to the Colorado Avalanche.

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The Canucks were in Vancouver to play a game against Columbus.

I mean, we played the Blue Jackets today.

Did we win?

Maybe?

Probably not?

Let's talk about it.

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Thatcher Demko is HURT.

Or he's taking a break.

Anyways, what a season for the Vancouver Canucks.

Let's chat to Rick Dhaliwal about it.

https://www.youtube.com/@donnieanddhali check them out!

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"The future is here," John Shorthouse proclaimed back in 2018.

Seven years later, the future is over.

Two playoff series wins, but mostly failure to even make the postseason.

Barring a miraculous turnaround, this is your Vancouver Canucks.

Beggsy and Bhawan get real about the current iteration of the Canucks, whether or not they can rebound or if it's time to do something this franchise has never done.

The stakes are high, and so are the emotions.

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Conor Garland is the best forward in the Vancouver Canucks organization.

At least, that's the case right now.

Entering his fourth season in Vancouver, the diminutive Canucks forward still leads the team in points despite the fact he missed the last three games of the season.

His emergence as a top-line forward has Beggsy and Bhawan asking the question: Was this the most confusing trade in Canucks history?

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Tom Willander isn’t just another prospect — he’s quickly becoming one of the most important pieces in Vancouver’s rebuild. In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we dive into his rise and explain why giving him away would be a mistake the Canucks can’t afford.

🔍 Why Willander’s Emergence Matters

Willander, drafted 11th overall in 2023, recently signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Canucks.

During his time at Boston University Terriers he registered 24 points in 39 games, with a +19 rating — showing growth on both ends of the ice.

...

Brock Boeser has been a Nashville Predators killer, whether he thinks so or not.

He did it against Nashville tonight, with an overtime goal set up by Elias Pettersson.

Was that the moment that the Vancouver Canucks two highest-paid forwards needed to fulfill their destiny?

Beggsy dives into performances from Boeser and Pettersson, the highs and lows of the Canucks defence, and the stunning emergence of Tom Willander.

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He's arguably been the MVP of the Vancouver Canucks this season. Who would have thought? 

Kiefer Sherwood has proven that he isn't a one-trick pony, but is he going to be worth his impending pricey contract? 

Beggsy dives deeper into Kiefer Sherwood's hot start, the impact of his overall game, and whether or not the Canucks should sign him to an extension. We also gauge the trade market for Sherwood if the Canucks were to deal him. Beggsy also goes over his GOATs of the Week. 

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Were you distracted during the Vancouver Canucks game tonight? Beggsy has you covered with a quickie. 

The Canucks lose 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild, but the score wasn't as bad as the final result. 

Beggsy gets into Adam Foote learning on the job, theories about why the current iteration of the first line with Elias Pettersson isn't working, and thoughts on some of the depth players in the lineup. 

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The revenge tour for Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson is in full swing.

And while the offence hasn't fully returned, he's impacting the game in other ways.

Beggsy and Bhawan discuss the evolution of Elias Pettersson, digging into some of the numbers behind the superstar centre and how they compare to other two-way studs like Pavel Datsyuk and Patrice Bergeron.

The boys also discuss Sherwood's record-breaking pace, worst Halloween candies, and fantasies on Locked On Canucks.

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Quinn Hughes might be the smartest man on the planet. 

When he gassed up the Kiefer Sherwood signing back on July 1, 2024, he might have been the only guy who saw this coming. 

EVERYONE is missing from the Vancouver Canucks roster, but the Canucks still found a way to win thanks to their 10th-highest-paid forward.

 Beggsy breaks down some insane stats about Sherwood's brilliance, why the Canucks made the right lineup call in this game despite some heat, and other depth performances that led the Canucks to this improbable victory. 

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Are the Canucks Cursed? Injuries, Missed Moves & Kessel’s Ghost

Another season, another wave of injuries for the Canucks. More key players sidelined, more depth compromised, and more frustration for fans who feel like this team can’t catch a break. On top of that, the team’s decision to walk away from Phil Kessel in 2024 — when many believed he could’ve added a veteran boost — is now being retold as part of the weird “curse” narrative around Vancouver.

Anyways, get well soon Garland, Hughes, Lekkerimaki, Chytil and everyone else.

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It was Patrik Allvin's big, splashy offseason addition.

17 years in the NHL. The local kid coming home. All for the low cost of a fourth-round pick.

The issue? Evander Kane has been brutal.

Beggsy breaks down the first 11 games of the Evander Kane experience in Vancouver, how it's gone so wrong, and what other moves the Canucks could have made in the offseason.

He also gets into the new and notes surrounding the team, while shouting out a Cam Neely Former Canuck of the...

The mid-Vancouver Canucks played a mid-New York Rangers game, and both teams put on a decisively mid-ass show at Rogers Arena.

Yeah, the Canucks can't score and lost, but the biggest loss was the fact that Conor Garland left this game due to injury.

Beggsy dives into that, how Pettersson fared against Miller, and more on Reichel's crazy first three games as a Canuck. He also breaks down Tom Willander's debut and gives a grade for each Canuck player's performance.

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The Canucks' search for a true second-line centre has heated up. According to recent reports:

• Vancouver is "maybe exploring trade talks for Nazem Kadri of the Calgary Flames.

• They've also emerged as a top suitor for Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins.

In today's episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down:

• Why Vancouver is so desperate for centre help, particularly with injuries and inconsistent production at the position.

• What Kadri and Zacha offer: size, experience, face-off strength, scoring, and versatili...

Who Steps Up First? Pettersson or Miller Before Tomorrow’s Big Game

Tomorrow night in Vancouver, the spotlight will shine on two stars facing very different challenges — Elias Pettersson for the Vancouver Canucks and J.T. Miller for the New York Rangers. In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down who will be the first to rescue their team and why the urgency is so real for both.

🔍 The Stakes for Each Player

Elias Pettersson, once at 39 goals and 102 points, is seeking to regain his elite form after a d...

The Canucks edged out the Oilers 4-3 in overtime, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Kiefer Sherwood scored two goals, including the OT winner at 1:42 of overtime.

Brock Boeser had a goal and two assists, and Elias Pettersson also notched a goal for Vancouver.

Goalie Thatcher Demko made 26 saves, holding the line as Edmonton mounted a comeback.

For the Oilers, Leon Draisaitl scored twice, and Jack Roslovic added a goal and an assist in defeat.

🔍 Key Takeaways

Vancouv...

The Canadiens erased an early two-goal deficit to defeat the Canucks 4–3 at Rogers Arena. 

Ivan Demidov led Montreal with a goal and two assists. 

Nick Suzuki extended his point streak to nine games with a power-play goal. 

For Vancouver, Elias Pettersson recorded a goal and two assists, while Conor Garland added a goal + assist. Montreal’s comeback really took off in the third period, with goals from Juraj Slafkovsky, Mike Matheson and Demidov sealing the win. 

🔍 Key Takeaways 

Vancouver jumped out to a strong start (2-0 lead) but couldn’t sustain it...

The Vancouver Canucks have finally made a trade.

On Friday, the team announced that they acquired Lukas Reichel in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

On this episode of Locked on Canucks, we break down why Reichel is a really interesting bounce-back candidate, whether he can play centre, Allvin's thoughts on the trade, and what the next moves are for the Canucks.

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Is Max Sasson our best centre at the moment?

Yup.

Anyways let's talk about the Vancouver Canucks against the Nashville Predators facing off in what is a battle of the mids.

I really hope hockey isn't like this all season long.

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Why Elias Pettersson’s Ice Time is a Major Concern for the Canucks

Despite being Vancouver’s cornerstone forward, Elias Pettersson has seen unexpectedly low minutes under Adam Foote — and it’s something the Canucks simply can’t afford.

Here’s what we cover in this episode of Locked On Canucks:

🔍 The Ice-Time Disconnect

According to recent analysis, Pettersson ranked 8th among Canucks forwards in 5-on-5 ice time through two periods of a rec...

That Canucks got worked by the Penguins today like it was 2017.

Speaking of which, did Joe Lebate's Line play more 5 on 5 minutes than Elias Pettersson's line throught 40 minutes...

Yup.

Mmm...I wonder why we lost.

Not got enought,

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No one believed in the Toronto Blue Jays heading into the 2025 season.

Most experts pegged them as a bubble playoff team, with a better chance of missing the postseason than making it.

Now, they'll battle the Los Angeles Dodgers for the World Series.

On today's episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan also discuss whether the Vancouver Canucks can pull off a similar feat. Ironically, they were listed in about the exact same spot as the Jays in preseason rankings, the narrative around both teams was eer...

It's only six games into the season, but the Vancouver Canucks are dropping like flies.

Thankfully, it doesn't matter as much as you think.

Elias Pettersson has begun to re-emerge in a major way over the past few games.  Beggsy and Bhawan break down exactly what has change and if they believe it will continue.

They also give updates on a flurry of roster moves for the Canucks and break down what's next for the team

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Best of luck to Filip Chytil on a recovery. Take your time. It's hockey.

After getting rocked by Tom Wilson, once again, Chytil had a tough time getting up.

And once again, the Canucks do nothing about it.

Anyways, what was the score of this game between the Canucks and Capitals?

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