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In today’s episode, we dive into the polarizing addition of Evander Kane, one of the most debated trades in recent Canucks history.

Love him or hate him, Kane brings edge, swagger, and experience — but can he be the player that wakes up Elias Pettersson and helps reignite Vancouver’s offensive identity?

We explore:

Why Kane and Pettersson might actually have underrated chemistry

What Kane’s energy, physicality, and chaos could do for a Canucks team that’s lacked edge when it matters.

Whether A...

Welcome back to Locked On Canucks — your go-to podcast for all things Vancouver Canucks, delivered with bite, edge, and honesty.

In this episode, we zoom in on three under-the-radar X-factors who could help define the Canucks’ identity heading into the 2025–26 season:

Dakota Joshua, Nils Höglander, and Kiefer Sherwood.

These three bring grit, speed, and a no-nonsense work ethic that winning teams are built on. But with roster decisions looming, there’s buzz that Höglander and Joshua could be on the trade block, while Kiefer Sherwood might be in line for...

Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Locked On Canucks — your daily destination for all things Vancouver Canucks. From trade rumors to prospect talk to bold takes, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

Today, we dive into one of the most intriguing offseason storylines yet:

Are the Vancouver Canucks eyeing a trade for Anaheim Ducks RFA Mason McTavish?

There’s chatter that Tom Willander and Filip Chytil could be heading the other way in a potential blockbuster move. Would the Canucks be giving up too much? Or is this th...

After 56 long years, the Vancouver Canucks are finally Stanley Cup champions, and it wasn’t luck — it was grit, resilience, and pure dominance.

In this historic episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down the unforgettable 2026 Stanley Cup run. From Thatcher Demko's elite goaltending clinic to Dakota Joshua and Evander Kane bringing playoff toughness and edge, this team finally had the backbone fans have been begging for.

But the story begins and ends with Quinn Hughes, who officially enters the conversation as the best defenseman in the NHL — yes, better than Cale Mak...

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The Vancouver Canucks walked away from free agent frenzy as the clear winner.

Why? Because of Marcus Pettersson.

Are Beggsy and Bhawan high? Maybe...

On the latest episode of Locked on Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan revisit the Marcus Pettersson signing and compare that to other number three defencemen around the NHL, and what they got in free agency.

They also get into other news about the Vancouver Canucks priorities in free agency, including the two players they targeted over Brock Boeser.

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Even though the Vancouver Canucks are effectively capped out, don't be surprised if they aren't done their offseason business yet.

Pius Suter is still a free agent (for now). Plus, reports have emerged that the Vancouver Canucks are shopping Dakota Joshua.

Beggsy and Bhawan touch on the Joshua report and ponder what might come next if the Canucks move him. They also touch on the Brock Boeser press conference and provide the 101 on the newest Canucks signing, defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph.

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So much for those Brock Boeser to the Edmonton Oilers rumours. 

After months and months where it looked like Brock Boeser would not return to the Vancouver Canucks, Patrik Allvin did the impossible and re-signed the Canucks top winger to a seven year contract worth a shade over $50 million dollars. 

Beggsy and Bhawan react to the signing, talking about why the deal got done, while touching on the official three-year extension for Thatcher Demko. 

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The Vancouver Canucks have one more day until silly season in the NHL reaches it's peak. 

Will the Canucks, in typical Canucks fashion, be one of the silliest teams in NHL Free Agency? 

Would signing Mikael Granlund qualify as a silly move? 

Probably not. 

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, the boys talk about Mikael Granlund as potentially the Canucks top target, and whether overpaying for him makes sense. They also touch on the reported Thatcher Demko extension, four other signings made by the Canucks on June 30th, and ever...

According to some people's thoughts, the Oilers would be interested in Canucks forward/winger Brock Boeser.

Which means, Evander Kane becomming a Canuck will mean even more.

Let's talk about that, Giroux signing in Ottawa again, the NHL entry draft and Braeden Cootes.

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Rumours and a lack of assets create missery.

What would happen if the Canucks did the right thing and got first round picks that they kept considering Miller left and Boeser and Suter got traded instead of leaving for nothing.

We'd probably get Barzal or eh, maybe get Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders like the Montreal Canadiens just did.

Then ya, we'd be cooking at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Whatever though, at least we have Marcus Pettersson.

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According to Rick Dhaliwal...this time I'm not paraphrasing and actually am looking at his real account...the Canucks will pay Garland 6 Million Dollars for 6 years on his new deal that will kick in..in 12 months.

That was a lot of words.

Anyways, its the Loui Eriksson special to some in Vancouver.

Let's talk about that, the Silovs thing, making mistakes and some of your comments on what is already becoming a crazy off-season.

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We've entered silly season in the NHL, and the Vancouver Canucks may be set to take silly to a whole 'nother level.

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan talk about how the Vancouver Canucks may surprise everyone over the next week, and what that may look like.

They also get into a bunch of news and notes regarding Brock Boeser's status, Evander Kane's press conference, the JJ Peterka trade, Marco Rossi rumours, and reports of other bottom-six players that the Canucks may be targeting.

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame!

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Evander Kane is a Vancouver Canucks forward.... 

WHAT! 

Today, the Edmonton Oilers chose to dump salary in their hopes to acquire a goaltender and did so by accepting a 4th round pick for ya, Evander Kane. 

And now that means we may be trading Dakota Joshua? That's kind of strange. 

Anyways, let's chat about the trade, reports on a Thatcher Demko extension, plus we get into your comments and questions about a huge week ahead for the Canucks. 

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WHAT KIND OF FRESH HELL IS THIS?!?! 

Okay, let's try to remain calm. 

The Vancouver Canucks just made a head-scratching move, helping the Edmonton Oilers out to acquire Vancouver native Evander Kane, in exchange for a 2025 4th round pick. 

Beggsy and Bhawan try to decipher how the Vancouver Canucks management team went from smart and savvy to desperate and dumb...

But, it might not all be bad. The boys break down the good, bad and the ugly of the deal.

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Apparently, Elias is recovered from his injuries and smiling about his life in hockey again.

For real, he even cracked a couple contract jokes. Which...ya, honestly let's just blame my translation techniques.

Anywho, read this article:

https://hockeysverige.se/intervju/elias-pettersson-leo-carlsson-om-nhl-sasongen-2025-2026/

And we can thank Andreas Wahl for tweeting this out:

#Canucks Elias Pettersson and #FlyTogether Leo Carlsson in a continuation of this piece by http://Hockeysverige.se. They talk about their past season, struggles and predictions about...

The Abbotsford Canucks just won the Calder Cup.

And Arturs Silovs just became an NHL top prospect.

That's what this all about. Let's talk about the Vancouver Canucks next move and the whole Thatcher Demko to whomever thing.

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If the Vancouver Canucks are going to make a major move, this is the week to do it.

On this episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan highlight five potential trades the Vancouver Canucks could make this week. Plus, they touch on reports that the team wants to re-sign both Pius Suter and Conor Garland.

If that's the case, who's going out the door in exchange for a top-six forward?

The boys will also touch on the Trevor Zebras trade involving the Flyers and the Ducks & ask...

Paulo doesn't want to own the Vancouver Canucks anymore...allegedly which means yeah, a new minority owner could be walking through the door anytime now.

That's good...right?

Let's talk about the team being "for sale" + chat about the latest on Thatcher Demko wanting an extention and the Canucks calling Pius Suter back and begging him to stay.

We'll also touch base on the Abbotsford Canucks and them being one win away from winning the Calder Cup + talk about how the Dallas Stars are making move after mov...

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Now that the Stanley Cup has been rewarded, NHL teams are getting busy.

Time for Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin to get in on the action.

On the latest episode of Locked on Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan dive into how Matt Duchene and Ryan Donato's new deals impact the Canucks and specifically, does it change their likelihood (or the price) of re-signing Pius Suter? They also get into other potential big moves the Canucks could make while previewing Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals between the Abbotsford Canucks and Charlotte Ch...

The decision to bring Andrei Kuzmenko to the Vancouver Canucks was arguably one of the best decisions general manager Patrik Allvin has made.

Kuzmenko hasn't found the same success since his first season with the Canucks, although he showcased flashes of what he can while getting his first taste of NHL playoff action this spring.

But the big question is, could the Canucks reunite with Kuzmenko this offseason?

Beggsy and Bhawan tell you why it could make a lot of sense for the Canucks. They also dive int...

Shout out to the real ones among Vancouver Canucks fans.

No, I'm not talking to you, you bandwagon-jumping, Coiler-slurping son of a...

Diehard Vancouver Canucks fans can breathe easy tonight knowing that the Edmonton Oilers won't be ending Canada's Cup drought. Beggsy and Bhawan get into what happened and talk about whether the Edmonton Oilers will be willing to spend assets to get a goaltender out of Vancouver.

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According to Trevor, Marcus Pettersson could be traded before his No Trade Clause Kicks in.

Mmmm.

So you think the Canucks are going to trade the guy they got for J.T. Miller?

Anyways, Marcus, Elias, Filip Hronek and Lankinen are all available to trade prior to July 1st before things get sticky. Let's talk about that plus touch base on all the Byram news.

According to some, he wants to a Vancouver Canuck.

We'll also touch base on game...

The Abbotsford Canucks are three wins away from a Calder Cup championship, no thanks to Jonathan Lekkerimaki.

But it's all good, because the Vancouver Canucks have a real one in Jonathan Lekkerimaki.

Beggsy and Bhawan dive into his postseason and talk about why Canucks fans shouldn't worry about Lekkerimaki. They also dive into other key player performances from the Abbotsford Canucks, while also propelling the We The South movement one step closer to its final goal.

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What...if he doesn't work out just trade him at the deadline.

There's always going to be cashe for a guy who performs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and that's exactly what Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett is.

The 29 year old who was once 18 years old leads the NHL with 15 goals in the playoffs including 5 in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Yup, thats epic.

He's also a big reason why Florida has made the finals for 3 straight years.

So ya, the V...

He's the most polarizing athlete in the city of Vancouver right now. 

And yes, the future of the Vancouver Canucks hinges on Elias Pettersson. 

No other saviour is coming to save the Canucks. The only man who can do it, is the man they used to call "The Alien." 

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy tells you why Canucks fans need to believe in Elias Pettersson. Locked On NHL Prospects Host Sebastian High also joins the show to talk about targets for the Canucks at 15th overall + his insights on Can...

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Sometimes, you just have to be ready in case an impact forward shakes loose via trade. 

The New York Rangers were ready when former Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller became available. Now, the Canucks need to be on the other end, and be ready to make an all-in push for Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson. 

On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks. Beggsy dives into how the Canucks can acquire Jason Robertson. He also looks at William Karlsson as a potential trade target + he gets into Quinn Hughes still being disrespected around the NH...

Rumour or reality? 

A recent report suggested that the Vancouver Canucks nearly acquired Josh Norris at the 2025 trade deadline, in a package that would have sent Filip Chytil and a 1st round pick back to the Ottawa Senators. 

Would that trade have made sense for the Canucks? 

Beggsy dives into the rumoured deal, and whether the Canucks can still try and acquire Norris this offseason. He also dives into the relationship between Norris and Quinn Hughes, while comparing the both Norris and Chytil as players. 

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I'm hearing Brock Boeser is going to the Ottawa Senators & could be the next Sam Reinhart.

I'm also hearing the Vancouver Canucks may keep him because word around the league is telling the people that Boeser isn't a top line guy.

Let's talk about that + touch base on the Abbotsford Canucks making it all the way to the Calder Cup Finals in the AHL after beating the Texas Stars.

We'll also go through game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

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You don't have to live in regret if you get uncomfortable.

What?

Okay, so the Dallas Stars just fired Pete Deboer and uhhhh...I wonder if the Vancouver Canucks regret hiring Adam Foote to lead the charge when....they could of had a guy who went to 3 straight Western Conference Finals.

Life in the NHL man.

Let's talk about that, Marco Rossi, the Canucks selling their team and the Edmonton Oilers facing off against the Florida Panthers for game 2 of the Stanley Cup Fina...

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has named Kevin Dean, Brett McLean, and Scott Young Assistant Coaches.

Oh and also they are secretly wanting Bowen Byram because they think Quinn Hughes is leaving. Might as well get ahead of replacing him.

Right?

Let's talk about a potential trade between the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver canucks + Touch base on the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

Game One didn't go our way.

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They say ignorance is bliss & assumption is for the weak.

Well than why did Elias Pettersson get left out of the most recent season ticket release notice for the Vancouver Canucks?

Okay...Okay....

Anyways, let's talk about that and the Stanley Cup Finals featuring Canada's team the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers.

If you're cheering for the Oilers and McDavid but cheer for the Vancouver Canucks fulltime...you need to be doing some community service.

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Lots of changes. 

Lots of rumours. 

On today's episode we talk about new Vancouver Canucks assistant coach Kevin Dean. Formally of the coaching staff that Chicago used during their powerful run in the west during the past couple seasons... 

And oh ya, he coached with the Boston Bruins before as well. 

The boys also touch on the possibility of Matt Duchene joining the Canucks, while discussing Derek Forbort's new one-year contract.

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The West Coast is having an Arty Party right now, thanks to the heroics of Abbotsford Canucks' netminder Arturs Silovs.

That may have some (or the majority) Vancouver Canucks fans saying that it's time to trade Thatcher Demko to make room for Silovs.

To that majority of fans, it may be time to pump the brakes.

Beggsy and Bhawan dive into the Demko vs. Silovs debate, and give thought on whether or not the Canucks should trade Demko OR sign Demko as soon as possible.

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What the puck is going on in today's episode.

This is what happens when Trevor wants to talk about the Abbotsford Canucks and how it relates to everything Vancouver.

Anywho, let's chat about Toews of the Jonathan variety being available for a comeback and how he could add depth down the middle + chat about missing out on Tkachuk way back in 2017.

Those Florida Panthers man.....

Let's do that plus chat about the Buffalo Sabres potential firesale.

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