Locked On Canucks - Daily Podcast On The Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks told us for months that things would be different, and they are, sort of.

One young Canucks star, Zeev Buium, hasn't had the start he envisioned. Is this still the year for him to break out?

And for Max Sasson, he's been buzzing on the ice, while emerging as a leader off of it.

Beggsy chats with Izzy Cheung from The Hockey News about Buium's season outlook, Sasson's ceiling and more.

Also, after scoring three goals in three games this season, did the Canucks give up on Nils...

Many Canucks fans thought Jake DeBrusk would be traded during this offseason.

But he's still here. Sort of.

DeBrusk has missed the last two games due to "illness," but his spot in the lineup is becoming harder to predict.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy takes some heat from Bhawan over DeBrusk takes. He dives into the likelihood of an early-season trade and some potential suitors.

Also on the episode, Beggsy talks about how the Tristan Luneau extension actually affects Elias Pettersson and Tom Willander, along with new...

The Vancouver Canucks have ushered in the rebuild era with success during their first four games.

There's been chaos, lots of goals, and the right balance of wins and losses.

But obviously, there are still some things to figure out for Manny Malhotra and his coaching staff.

Beggsy and Bhawan touch on line combos that could work for the Canucks as they prepare for a long road trip. The boys are also joined by Kempner Canucks to discuss the biggest early-season storylines. They also debut the first GOATs of the Week segment this...

Paul Cotter kept scoring. Jonathan Lekkerimäki found the back of the net. Kevin Lankinen battled. And the Canucks never stopped pushing.

Did they make mistakes? Absolutely.

But the effort is there.

The compete level is there.

And this team looks like it's actually willing to work for every inch.

Tonight, we're breaking down the loss to Vegas, what went wrong, what went right, and why Canucks fans shouldn't be hitting the panic button after four games.

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✔ Canucks lose 3-2 to Vegas
✔ S...

The Vancouver Canucks are 2-1-0 to start the season after another wild game — and there are plenty of positives to take away.

But one storyline continues to stand out:

ELIAS PETTERSSON.

After opening the season with a goal and two assists against Edmonton, Pettersson has already looked far more engaged and impactful to start the year.

Is this the version of Pettersson Canucks fans have been waiting to see?

Tonight, Vancouver battled back against Calgary with four unanswered goals in the third period, with Liam Ohgren leading the co...

Beggsy and Bhawan are still high on life after the Canucks' moral victory over the Edmonton Oilers?

But just how high should Vancouver Canucks fans be on Marco Rossi?

The boys break down just how good Marco Rossi could be for the Canucks and why he's been both good & lucky through two games.

Jordan from Canucks Uncensored also joins the show for some unfiltered takes on the Canucks, including how fans should feel about Elias Pettersson's strong start.

We also preview the Canucks matchup against the Flames, including whether Zeev Buium...

What the hell just happened?

The Vancouver Canucks looked like the worst team in the NHL against the Edmonton Oilers, getting dominated early while going down by six goals.

Then, they almost pulled off the impossible.

Beggsy and Bhawan break down all of the chaos, touching on strong performances from Bains, Rossi and Pettersson.

And guess what, the Edmonton Oilers still suck.

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The Max Sasson glow-up season has begun.

Beggsy's guy got off to a hot start by helping shut down Connor McDavid in a third-line centre role and getting on the scoresheet.

Beggsy and Bhawan break down his potential, comparables, and where he could land among the best undrafted Canucks of all time. They do that by actually compiling a list of the best undrafted Canucks.

The boys also get into Daniel Sedin's latest comments and preview the matchup between Edmonton and Vancouver.

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The vibes in Vancouver are off the charts after a thrilling overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers.

And what's even better for Canucks fans is that Elias Pettersson showed signs of life. But that doesn't just apply to what he did on the ice on Tuesday night.

Beggsy and Bhawan break down the potential mental shift for Elias Pettersson, Paul Cotter's breakout potential, and more on the latest episode of Locked On Canucks.

They also touch on Ryan Johnson shedding insight into why Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Arshdeep Bains, and Victor Mancini made the team.<...

The Vancouver Canucks got their first rebuilding season underway against the Edmonton Oilers in dramatic fashion.

And, wouldn't you know, Beggsy's GUYS got it done.

Beggsy and Bhawan break down the thrilling Canucks win over the Edmonton Oilers, discussing what we learned from Manny Malhotra, what Cotter said after the win, and who impressed most on opening night.

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We've been inundated with talk about the good vibes surrounding the Vancouver Canucks this summer.

Well, we're about to find out if that was all talk, or if the Canucks can actually back that up with some compete.

A new Canucks era begins on Tuesday, and Locked On Canucks is joined by new Vancouver sports radio host, Tanbir Rana. The boys discuss how Malhotra can get this team off on the right foot, and other Canucks topics on the eve of the season.

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The Vancouver Canucks put one final player on the waiver wire this weekend.

And no, it wasn't Arshdeep Bains or Guillaume Brisebois.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan go over what we believe to be the Canucks roster as the Monday deadline nears. Did Vancouver make the right call in waiving their best player from last season? Are the bubble guys who appeared to crack the roster in the right spot?

The boys also get into the latest roster projections, preview the last of the waiver wire candidates...

Was their deja vu for the Vancouver Canucks during their final preseason game on Saturday?

Last year, Jonathan Lekkerimaki made the team, largely based on the last game of the preseason. Did he show enough this year to crack the roster again?

Beggsy breaks that down in the final preseason postcast, while also touching on the latest waiver wire targets.

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The Vancouver Canucks made a somewhat surprising waiver claim on Friday, plucking Ottawa Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen from the waiver wire.

Locked On Senators co-host Brandon Piller joins the show to break down who Merilainen is, why the Senators gave up on him, and what he can bring to the Canucks.

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Hockey is supposed to be fun, right?

Well, the Vancouver Canucks didn't embody the idea of sports being entertainment last night. Thankfully, our latest get on Locked On Canucks helps make up for that.

Former Canucks in-arena reporter Hannah Bernard joins the show, previewing the 2026-27 Canucks season. They also touch on the Pettersson buzz from the offseason, hilarious stories from her time inside the rink, and more.

Beggsy and Bhawan also get into the latest regarding the Canucks, including more players on the waiver wire and updates on Chytil.

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He's the unluckiest man in the NHL.

Filip Chytil didn't even last through one period of preseason hockey for the Vancouver Canucks, leaving the game after another freak injury.

Beggsy and Bhawan break down the ramifications for the Canucks, including whether or not this increases Braeden Cootes' chances of making the team.

The boys also get into things they learned about Malhotra, standout performances, Canucks report cards, and more.

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It's not quite the Bo Horvat, J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson trio of old.

But regardless, the Canucks have a predicament at the centre ice position.

Elias Pettersson looks like the same old guy from last season based on camp. Marco Rossi has potential, while the oft-injured Filip Chytil looked like the best of the bunch at camp.

Beggsy and Bhawan discuss what the Canucks should do at centre, including best line combos and how to put each player in the best position to succeed. They also look at yesterday's roster cuts, line...

The Vancouver Canucks have just two preseason games left before everything begins for real.

And, after two preseason games, we're beginning to have a clearer picture of who's moving up the lineup, who's staying in the NHL, and who's going back down to Abbotsford.

Beggsy and Bhawan preview some of the cuts ahead, along with the 30 players projected to stay on the roster for at least a few more days. They also take a look at the current projected NHL and AHL depth charts for both Vancouver and Abbotsford.

We also chat about...

The Vancouver Canucks rookies and AHLers went up against a complete Calgary Flames lineup on Tuesday night.

So, how did the Canucks' youngins fare in the test? And who improved their chances of solidifying a spot on the team? Locked On Canucks covers that, report cards, and more.

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The Vancouver Canucks seem destined to add a guy on waivers.

Ryan Johnson alluded to it during his media availability at the end of training camp. And, with top waiver priority until November 1st, the Canucks seem poised to make a splash.

Beggsy touches on some players who could become Canucks in the coming days, and who may get bumped out of Vancouver's lineup in their place. He also touches on guys who need to show something before the end of preseason.

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He's one of the most interesting dudes to ever step into a Vancouver Canucks locker room.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan chat with former Canuck Shane O'Brien about his time with the club, stories from around the rink, and more.

The boys also touch on whether history will repeat itself with Braeden Cootes heading into the 2026-27 season, along with more takeaways from the teams' first preseason contest.

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In the blink of an eye, the Vancouver Canucks are more than half done with their training camp.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan spill their thoughts on who's impressed, who's improved as camp has gone on, and which surprise players are flirting with a roster spot.

The boys also touch on the untold story of Loui Eriksson, who opened up about his family being verbally abused by Canucks fans, and more.

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The Manny Malhotra era is officially underway in Vancouver.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan dish on the Day 1 report from training camp, live on location from Penticton.

They get into some early takeaways from line combos, Manny Malhotra vs. Adam Foote, standout Canucks performances, and more.

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Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra spoke today ahead of Canucks training camp — and there's plenty to discuss.

With Vancouver entering a new era, who steps up as the leaders in the locker room?

Who gets the “A”s?

Elias Pettersson? Filip Hronek? Jake DeBrusk?

And then there's Tom Willander.

With Quinn Hughes gone, Zeev Buium locked up long-term and Willander entering his second NHL season, the Canucks suddenly have a fascinating young defensive core.

Just how good can Willander become?

Could he eve...

Everyone is talking about Pettersson, Buium and the rebuild.

But what about the questions that could actually shape the start of this season?

Who starts the back-to-back against Edmonton?

How much will Demko play?

Which young player surprises us?

And what happens when the Canucks finally hit the ice?

Today, we're diving into the under-the-radar Canucks storylines that could become much bigger once the season gets rolling.

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✔ The Canucks' back-to-back against Edmonton
✔ Who should start the two Oilers games?
✔ Th...

He was always destined to be a captain.

But that wasn't enough to convince the old guard for the Vancouver Canucks.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan dive into Horvat post-Canucks, and why he ended up being named captain there, Trevor Linden style.

The boys also talk about Liam Ohgren's bud signing an eight-year extension, Petey's recent comments, Prospects Showcase takeaways and more.

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Toxicity and the Vancouver Canucks went hand in hand over the past couple of seasons.

This team is desperate to change that.

Well, one surprise Canucks leader emerged from the turbulence. Beggsy and Bhawan talk about the surprise leader along with fellow Surrey, B.C. bud, Raman Bains.

The boys get into all their thoughts and feelings on the Canucks + prospects that butter our bread ahead of the showcase.

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There's no team facing less pressure than the Vancouver Canucks.

But, these are pro athletes, and there are a handful of guys who should be feeling the heat.

Beggsy and Bhawan give their takes on Canucks players under pressure to start the season. They also touch on a couple waiver wire targets and look at someone who could be Elias Pettersson's new best friend.

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Jake DeBrusk has made it pretty clear: he wants to stay in Vancouver.

After hearing his name in trade rumours for months last season, DeBrusk is now embracing the Canucks' youth movement and appears energized by where this team is heading.
And honestly… that's a pretty big deal.

DeBrusk is one of the veteran pieces on this roster, and if he's genuinely bought into what Vancouver is building, could he become an important part of the next version of the Canucks?

But that's only HALF of today's conversation.

Because the ho...

We've spent months talking about Elias Pettersson's future in Vancouver.
Trade rumors.

Contract questions.

Whether the Canucks should move on.

Whether Pettersson can get back to being the superstar we know he can be.
But there's another possibility we need to seriously consider:

WHAT IF ELIAS PETTERSSON RETURNS FOR THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS?
What if Vancouver decides to keep him?

What if Pettersson comes into the season healthy, confident and motivated to prove everyone wrong?

And most importantly...

WHAT IF HE ACTUALLY BOUNCES...

After signing Zeev Buium to a massive 8-year extension, the Vancouver Canucks have made it clear that they're willing to bet BIG on their young core.
So...

Is Liam Ohgren next? 👀

Ohgren came to Vancouver as part of the Quinn Hughes blockbuster alongside Marco Rossi and Zeev Buium, and now the Canucks have to figure out just how much they believe in his future.

Ohgren had 18 points in 51 games with Vancouver last season, but the 22-year-old winger is still trying to establish himself as a full-time NHL impact player.
And that's exa...

🚨 THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS JUST LOCKED UP ZEEV BUIUM! 🚨

The Canucks have officially made a MASSIVE commitment to one of the most important pieces of their rebuild.

Vancouver has signed Zeev Buium to an 8-year, $75.04 million contract extension, carrying a $9.38 million annual cap hit.

And now the big question:

Did the Canucks just lock up their next franchise defenseman? 👀

Buium is only 20 years old, and Vancouver is betting BIG on what he can become. After acquiring him as part of the Quinn Hughes trade, the Canucks have now made it crystal c...

If Filip Chytil is actually ready to go, it takes away one more spot from a roster hopeful.

But, on this destined-for-the-basement Canucks roster, these guys still have a shot.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy highlights his top pick among forward hopefuls, with AHL legend Trey Fix-Wolansky staring down one of his last chances to become a full-time NHLer.

He also breaks down the chances of players such as Akil Thomas, Ilya Safonov, Arshdeep Bains, and others cracking the Canucks in 2026-27.

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He's already one of the biggest legends in Canucks history. If he pulls off the Vancouver Canucks rebuild successfully, statues and chest tattoos will pop up in honour of him.

But, what exactly is the plan?

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan dive into Henrik Sedin's exclusive interview in Sweden, touching on the rebuild, guys needed for the core, Elias Pettersson, and more.

Also, something just feels different about the Canucks right now. Beggsy and Bhawan have a factoid that epitomizes that, and they also get into comments...

It's September 1st, which can only mean one thing:

THE HOCKEY SEASON IS BACK!

The long offseason is finally coming to an end, and for Vancouver Canucks fans, the countdown to another season has officially begun.

In today's Locked On Canucks, we're getting into that feeling of hockey finally returning — training camps are right around the corner, preseason is coming, and before we know it, the Canucks will be back on the ice.

After an offseason filled with trades, free-agent signings, prospects, roster questions and plenty of Canucks debate, we're finally ge...

Beggsy might have to beg for an apology.

Marco Rossi showed Canucks fans late in the season that he has the sauce. But do the Canucks truly realize what they have in Rossi?

Beggsy and Bhawan talk about Rossi's offseason and how high he ranks on the Canucks leadership board.

The boys also talk about Jonathan Lekkerimaki and his best comparables, along with some of the funniest players available for nomination on the upcoming Locked On NHL Top 100 players list.

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In today's Locked On Canucks, we're reacting to the massive Cale Makar contract extension and asking what it could mean for the Vancouver Canucks and Zeev Buium.

Makar has agreed to an 8-year, $163.2 million extension worth $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history.
And while Buium obviously isn't Cale Makar right now, there's a very important connection:

They're both defensemen.So what does a historic contract like this do to the market for young defensemen?

Buium is entering the final year of his entry-level contract, and the Canucks...

The next captain of the Vancouver Canucks isn't who you think it is.

While there's no rush for Vancouver, the next captain could very well be the guy that was brought to the city to instill culture and leadership.

He's a legend with the NHL's most storied franchise. Who says he can't repeat history in Vancouver?

Also, Beggsy and Bhawan touch on J.T. Miller's rehab jokes, opening up more questions about what actually between him and Elias Pettersson.

The boys also give the down-low on Chris Driedger, and whether or...

Will Minnesota Wild fans soon be joining Vancouver Canucks fans in saying Quinn Hughes?

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan check in with Seth Toupal from Locked On Wild about the feeling in Minnesota about Quinn Hughes still being unsigned.

The boys also get his thoughts on the Quinn Hughes experience so far, along with insights on Buium, Rossi, Ohgren, and if there are any regrets about the trade.

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Ryan Johnson officially kicked off the Vancouver Canucks rebuild this offseason.

This time next year, how far will the rebuild have gone? Who will be jettisoned via trade or free agency? Which young players will be ready to play in the NHL full-time with the Canucks?

Beggsy and Bhawan dive into the Canucks current roster and predict who will still be around in 2027-28, offering rationales on which vets may still be around. They also look at the Canucks prospect pool and predict who will be ready for full-time action in 13 months' time.

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