Locked On Canucks - Daily Podcast On The Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks might be the only team in the NHL whose top center and top prospect defenseman share the exact same name — Elias Pettersson. One is already a superstar, the other could soon be the backbone of the blue line.

And yeah, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, it's quite clear based on the prospect games against the Seattle Kraken this weekend that the dude is a legit NHL'er.

In this episode, we dive into why Elias Pettersson (the defenseman) is the Canucks’ best prospect, what makes his game stand...

It's been a rough 12 months for Vancouver Canucks executives Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford. So much so, that Allvin recently talked about how the "years are flying by."

Now nearly four years into their tenure, should Canucks fans still believe in Rutherford and Allvin?

On the latest episode of Locked on Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan talk about two guys facing a ton of pressure this season, and whether Canucks fans should still believe in them.

They also get into a report about a Canucks executive who could rep...

The Hughes drama keeps simmering... Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils recently told Pierre LeBrun and others that “eventually I’d love to play with him” (referring to Quinn). Whether it’s in New Jersey or elsewhere, Jack made it clear that reuniting with Quinn is something he really wants.

Quinn Hughes was asked about those comments too—his response was measured, focused, and resolute:

“He’s my brother. What’s he supposed to say?... Would it be fun to play with those guys at some point? Of course. We do have contracts…...

The Minnesota Wild are in an unenviable position right now.

They reportedly offered Kirill Kaprizov the biggest contract in NHL history, and he still said no.

Can the Vancouver Canucks avoid a similar fate with Quinn Hughes? And how much money could he make on his next contract?

Beggsy and Bhawan also tell you what they learned after Hughes responded to Jack Hughes' comments about the brothers playing together. Quinn Hughes also spoke for the first time about Jim Rutherford's comments about his desire to play with his...

In this episode of Locked On Canucks:

Jack Hughes, speaking to Pierre LeBrun, dropped a powerful hint:

“Honestly, I’m not afraid to say it. Yeah, I would love for Quinn to—eventually I’d love to play with him… whether that’s in New Jersey or at what time that takes, at some point, I want to play with Quinn.”

We dive into the growing narrative of the Hughes brothers reuniting, and how that shapes both Devils and Canucks strategies.

Analysis on the weight behind Jim Rutherford’s com...

Elias Pettersson is back in Vancouver, and he isn't here to F around.

At least, that's the vibe he's giving off.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan break down media day at the "Milf," specifically Elias Pettersson's first chat with the Vancouver Canucks media.

With Petey not cracking a smile, we ask, is a pissed-off Pettersson a good thing for the Canucks? Plus, the boys dig into the Pettersson and Boeser dynamic, whether or not they can fulfill their 2018 prophecy, and talk abo...

Predicting Every Canucks Player’s Point Totals w/ Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast)

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How many points will each Vancouver Canucks player put up in 2025–26?

From stars like Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, and Filip Chytil, all the way to emerging talents like Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Aatu Räty—today we’re making predictions for the entire roster.

And we’re not doing it alone. Joining the show is Blake Creamer from the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey P...

What the Cowboys Netflix Doc Teaches the Canucks About Winning The new Netflix documentary on the Dallas Cowboys pulls back the curtain on one of sports’ most iconic dynasties—and buried inside is a message the Vancouver Canucks desperately need to hear. In one of the most powerful moments, Michael Irvin says: “Organizations don’t win championships, families do.” In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we compare the Cowboys’ story to Vancouver’s current path: What the Canucks can learn from Dallas’ culture of accountability and togetherness. How stars like Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, and Thatcher Demko need to carry the sam...

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Captain Quinn Hughes is back speaking up—and the message is clear: he's locked in for the Canucks and focused on leading them back to contention.

In his first deep interview since the offseason, Hughes shared he hasn’t thought about his contract or long-term future—he’s completely “present”, laser-focused on getting ready for the season and lifting the team out of last year’s chaos

We break down what makes him the perfect leade...

Is Elias Pettersson the Most Important Player in the NHL?

Every team has its franchise cornerstone, but few players carry the weight of an entire organization’s history the way Elias Pettersson does for the Vancouver Canucks.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down why Pettersson’s performance in 2025–26 could literally alter the future of this franchise:

Why Pettersson’s bounce-back season will dictate whether the Canucks can contend—or collapse.

How his success (or failure) could be the ultimate turning point in Vancouver...

Shoutout to Halford and Brough for inspiring this thought.

Power. Ego. Legacy. Two legendary executives—Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Jim Rutherford of the Vancouver Canucks—find themselves in the spotlight once again.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we compare how both men handle their influence and whether their old-school approach is starting to clash with the modern game.

Jerry Jones and the Micah Parsons trade + contract drama—a move that showcases both his stubbornness and power as owner/GM of “America’s Team.”

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There's a wide variance of outcomes for the Vancouver Canucks in 2025-26.

To help understand where exactly the Canucks fit in the division right now, Beggsy and Bhawan rank all eight teams in the Pacific Division, determined by rankings of each team by positional group: forwards vs. defence vs. goaltending.

The real question is...can the Canucks defence and goaltending make up for their issues at forward? And just how bad are Vancouver's forwards compared to the rest of the division?

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What an emotional day for two delusional Vancouver Canucks fans.

Beggsy, aka, Trevor Beggs, is filled with an emotion on a day where he calls it quits.

Remember though, Beggsy and Bhawan both fell in love with the Vancouver Canucks before anything else, and that West Coast bias will never die. Heck, it's only going to grow stronger.

Find out what's next for Beggsy, Bhawan and Locked On Canucks on this emotional episode.

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Willander + Pettersson = Canucks’ Next Dynamic Duo on Defense?

Could the Vancouver Canucks have found a perfect pairing on the blue line? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down why the potential chemistry between Marcus Pettersson and Tom Willander could be dynamic—and maybe even franchise-defining.

The factors are all there:

🇸🇪 Both are Swedish, bringing cultural and communication chemistry

🧠 Leadership & experience from Marcus Pettersson to guide the rookie

⚡ Complementary skill sets—one steady, reliable, and defensively sharp, the other young, mobile, and eager to activat...

Big life moments and unexpected hobbies collide in today’s episode of Locked On Canucks: Elias Pettersson is officially married! 

We'll dive into what this new chapter means for the team’s emotional core—and how the biggest Canuck just leveled up… literally.

 Meanwhile, Jake DeBrusk isn’t just lighting the lamp—he’s trading high-value Pokémon cards at shows! He’s only been collecting for about five months, but he’s already making waves—and spending serious money in the hobby. 

We’ll explore: 

- How Pettersson’s wedding could positively impact his l...

The Vancouver Canucks won’t be trading for Marco Rossi after all — the Minnesota Wild have officially signed him to a new three-year contract, keeping their young center off the market. While some fans may see that as a missed opportunity, it might not be a problem for Vancouver.

That’s because Filip Chytil is here, and he’s motivated to prove himself. After injuries and inconsistency in New York, Chytil comes to Vancouver with a clean slate, a bigger role, and the hunger to finally show he can be the answer down the middle.

Could the Vancouver Canucks actually land Luke Hughes? With the New Jersey Devils still at a standstill in contract talks with their young star defenseman, speculation is starting to swirl — and Vancouver might just be a dark horse in the mix.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down:

🔥 Why Hughes’ RFA status could push the Devils to consider a trade

🔥 What a Vancouver trade package would realistically look like

🔥 The dream of pairing Quinn Hughes with his younger brother on the Canucks’ blueline

🔥 The cap challenges and...

According to Thomas Drance, the Vancouver Canucks are cooling off their efforts to sign UFA forward Jack Roslovic. After weeks of speculation about adding another versatile center, it looks like Vancouver may be turning its focus elsewhere — and we break down what that means for the roster heading into camp.

Meanwhile, Team USA has announced their 44-man Olympic orientation roster for 2026. The surprises? Thatcher Demko is NOT on the list, while Conor Garland IS. What does this say about how the hockey world views Vancouver’s stars, and how might it fuel Demko heading into next...

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On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan try to do the impossible: rank all 59 players on the Canucks.

It's the complete organizational rankings, broken down into eight tiers.

Is Kiefer Sherwood a top-10 Canuck? Is Conor Garland top-five? Where do Lekkerimaki and Willander rank?

If you're not looking for the biggest deep dive, don't worry, these guys aren't that deep.

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Jonathan Lekkerimäki: Trade Chip or Future Star for the Canucks?

Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s stock has never been higher — but will he wear a Canucks jersey long-term, or will he be the key piece in a blockbuster trade? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down Vancouver’s most intriguing young winger and the two drastically different paths ahead.

We explore:

🔥 Why Lekkerimäki’s shot and offensive instincts could make him the best winger on the

Canucks within two years

🔥 How his devel...

Pressure is building in Vancouver — but who’s carrying the heaviest load heading into the 2025–26 season? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down the three biggest names under the microscope:

🔥 Quinn Hughes — The captain, the heartbeat, and the standard-setter. Can he lead the Canucks past the second round?

🔥 Elias Pettersson — Coming off a frustrating season, is he ready to silence critics and play like an MVP again?

🔥 Adam Foote — In his first full season as head coach, can he keep the team disciplined and take them from contender to Cup favorite?

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we take a page from The Athletic’s recent article on the worst contracts in hockey — the one that put Elias Pettersson in the spotlight — and apply that same critical lens to the entire Vancouver Canucks roster.

Do Elias Pettersson and Juuse Saros have bad contracts? NHL Cap Court returns

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/sean-mcindoe/

We go through every single contract on the books, grading them from best value to biggest cap headache, with no sugarcoating:

📉 Which deals...

Aatu Räty Could Shock the NHL This Season | Canucks’ Hidden Gem?

Is Aatu Räty about to become one of the most underrated breakout stories in the NHL? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we dive deep into Räty’s skill set, his development curve, and his comparables across the league — and why he might be ready to force his way into Vancouver’s 2025–26 plans in a big way.

We break down:

🔥 NHL players with similar styles and their career trajectories

🔥 How Räty’s hockey IQ and two-way...

The Vancouver Canucks have a decision to make — and they can’t wait until next summer. One of the most underrated players on the roster has earned himself a new contract, and if they don’t lock him up now, it could cost the team big time.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down why “****” has become a fan favorite and a coach’s dream, bringing energy, grit, and timely scoring in a way that perfectly complements Vancouver’s core.

We cover:

🔥 The unique impact “****” has made this season

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Imagine if ChatGPT took over as General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks — would AI finally solve the team’s elusive second-line center problem? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we dive into an AI-powered GM’s bold trade spree, firing off deals that could transform the Canucks’ middle-six overnight.

From chasing Mason McTavish to courting Jack Roslovic and spinning out surprise packages, ChatGPT’s simulated trade board lays out:

🤖 The best moves to upgrade the 2C spot

🔥 Which prospects, picks, and veterans get moved

⚡ How these trades reshape Vancouver’s roster...

Elias Pettersson Wants Revenge | Inside His Interview with Peter Ekholm & What It Means for the Canucks

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In a recent sit-down with Peter Ekholm in Sweden, Elias Pettersson didn’t hold back—he wants revenge. After a frustrating 2024–25 campaign filled with doubt, trade talk, and underperformance, Petey sounds like a man on a mission to remind the NHL who he really is.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we unpack:

🇸🇪 What Pettersson revealed in his offseason i...

Vitaly Kravtsov Re-Signs with the Canucks | Rebound Season Incoming? + SummerSlam in Vegas Was Real

The Vancouver Canucks have officially re-signed Vitaly Kravtsov to a one-year deal—and the question now is: Can he finally break through? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we dive into Kravtsov’s return to Vancouver, what it means for the team’s bottom six, and why a quiet, low-risk deal like this could actually turn into a steal.

Once a top-10 pick with elite puck skills and KHL pedigree, Kravtsov hasn’t lived up to expectatio...

You could argue that Thatcher Demko and Elias Pettersson are the two most important players for the Vancouver Canucks next season.

Yes...we know Quinn Hughes is the Canucks BEST player, but everyone expects him to be brilliant.

There are a lot more question marks with the 2024's Vezina runner up, and "The Alien," who received Hart votes in 2023 and has made the NHL All-Star Game in four of his seven NHL seasons.

Beggsy and Bhawan break down the cases for which player has the better chance of...

Oh, so now the rest of the NHL is paying attention to Quinn Hughes.

Vancouver Canucks fans and those with the West Coast bias know all about the best defenceman in the NHL. The Least Coast? Not so much.

But here we are in late July, and New York Islanders forward Mat Barzal is throwing some subtle shade at the Canucks superstar.

The lesson? Now that Jim Rutherford has stirred the pot, the rest of the NHL has Quinn Hughes on the mind.

Begg...

It's the biggest transaction in Vancouver sports history...or is it? 

And no, we're not talking about Pavel Zacha to the Canucks. 

German football legend Thomas Mueller is joining the Vancouver Whitecaps. Is this transaction bigger than any other that has happened in Vancouver Canucks history? Bigger than bringing Pavel Bure to Vancouver? Bigger than drafting the Sedin twins? 

We'll touch on that and break down the Canucks interest in Pavel Zacha, and what the potential cost to acquire him would be. 

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Is the real Elias Pettersson ready to return? After a rocky 2024–25 campaign, Petey looks primed to bounce back and remind the hockey world that he’s not just a star—he’s a straight-up MVP-caliber alien when he’s locked in.

In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down:

🚀 Why Pettersson’s struggles last year were more mental than physical

🚀 The tactical changes under Adam Foote that will benefit him

🚀 How a healthy offseason and improved support cast set the stage for domination

Pettersson is due...

With the puck on his stick, there aren't many guys that are as electric as Vancouver Canucks forward, Nils Hoglander. 

So, after five NHL seasons, why hasn't he put it together yet? 

Is 2025-26 the year that he'll do so for the Vancouver Canucks? Or will the Canucks trade him before he gets the chance to have a breakout season. 

Beggsy and Bhawan dive deep into Hoglander's outlook, talk about waiver wire fodder and more on the latest episode of Locked On Canucks. 

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Should the Canucks Pay Big for Mason McTavish or Play It Safe with Jack Roslovic?

Is it time for the Vancouver Canucks to take a swing for the fences? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we explore the high-risk, high-reward potential of trading for Mason McTavish versus the safer, more affordable route of signing UFA Jack Roslovic.

Sure, Roslovic might be the easier add—a plug-and-play middle-six center with speed and versatility. But if the Canucks want to build something legit and long-term, could paying a premium for McTavish be the bold mov...

Could Filip Chytil be the long-awaited answer at second-line center for the Vancouver Canucks? In this episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down how Adam Foote and the coaching staff can unlock Chytil’s full potential in Vancouver’s top six. From his transition game to his ability to drive offense without the puck, we analyze what Chytil needs—and what he brings—to thrive alongside stars like Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser.

Plus, Rich Dhaliwal drops a fresh update: Jack Roslovic is still in contact with the Canucks. What would another versatile forward mean for...

The Vancouver Canucks are at a crossroads. That's what happen when you get stuck in the mushy middle.

For Patrik Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks, their next move can't just be signing Jack Roslovic. They need to think bold.

Although Canucks management said they can't replace J.T. Miller...can they try?

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan talk about the possibility of the Canucks acquiring the next Miller or Brandon Hagel. They look at their player profiles at the time of the...

It's been 3.5 years since Patrik Allvin took over as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks.

During that time, the Canucks rank 15th overall in the NHL in the regular season, and 14th in terms of playoff wins.

Truly, the Vancouver Canucks have been the definition of mid.

What about Allvin? Has he been closer to the guy who nearly won NHL GM of the Year in 2024? Or, much like the Canucks, has his tenure been mid?

Beggsy and Bhawan break it all down for...

It's another chapter in the Vancouver Canucks' desperate attempt to upgrade their centre ice position.

Former Washington Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov wants to make a return to the NHL. Could he be a fit with the Canucks?

Keeping with the Russian theme, could disgruntled Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakov be an option on the trade market for Vancouver?

Beggsy and Bhawan get into this and more on the latest episode of Locked On Canucks.

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Trevor Beggs hops on the phone to talk about his anger towards the Dakota Joshua trade to the Maple Leafs.

Life as a Canucks fan.

Go Vancouver Go.

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The summer of Drance is happening.

He called it and it happened, the Vancouver Canucks have traded Dakota Joshua to the Leafs for a Forth Round Pick.

According to reports, Kuznetov would take 1 million dollars or 2 to play for a contender...

But how bout a pretnder?

AKA, how bout an oppurtunity.

Could the Canucks find anyway to be appealing to the Stanley Cup Champion named Evgeni?

You never know,

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There's nothing Patrik Allvin loves more than a bargain, mid-summer signing.

Two summers ago, Allvin and the Vancouver Canucks signed Pius Suter in early August. Last year, Daniel Sprong and Kevin Lankinen were late offseason signings.

In 2025, will the Vancouver Canucks target Jack Roslovic as their midsummer splash?

Beggsy and Bhawan talk about the potential of Roslovic coming to Vancouver, while touching on other free agents still remaining. Plus, they get into the spiciest matchups for the Vancouver Canucks with the release today of their 2025-26 season sch...