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Jamie Dodd and Canucks Reporter Thomas Drance combine to bring you the most comprehensive Canucks coverage in Vancouver. They dive into all the issues that matter for any diehard Canucks fan. Plus, hear exclusive interviews from the players and the team to stay up to date all season long.

Why the Canucks Are Favourites Over Nashville With Dom Luszczyszyn
Yesterday at 9:08 PM

Jamie and Drance discuss if Conor Garland plays well in the playoffs, does the narrative around the OEL trade change. The guys debate narratives in the playoffs, and whether Elias Lindholm has changed his. Dom Luszczyszyn from The Athletic joins the show. Dom discusses why the Vancouver Canucks are favourites over Nashville and if it's deserved. Dom on if Nashville's roster can hold up through the playoffs, the path to victory for the Predators, what the model says about JT Miller, and if Hughes will win the Norris. Dimitri Filipovic from The Hockey PDOCast joins the show. Topics of...


The Whiteboard: Playoffs Are Here!
Yesterday at 7:32 PM

Jamie and Drance are hyped for the Playoffs. The guys discuss how the narrative over Conor Garland has shifted this year, the Canucks vs Predators round one schedule, and the toughest Western Conference first round opponents. Playoff forecast and betting odds.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian

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.


Batch: "Canucks & Preds Could Come Down to Goaltending"
Last Thursday at 9:05 PM

There is still one last game for the Canucks to play in the regular season and so Jamie and Thomas walk you through the potential line combinations since Brock Boeser has not made the trip East, but the guys quickly get caught up analyzing the Canucks v Preds matchup. Then Brendan Batchelor joins the show to look ahead at the pros and cons of the matchup with Nashville and what the relocation of the Coyotes means for the league. Finally, Joe Rexrode of The Athletic joins the show to offer a deeper dive into the Nashville Predators. 

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The Whiteboard: Final Touches Before the Preds
Last Thursday at 7:32 PM

On Today's Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas analyze how the Canucks match up against their first round playoff opponents, the Nashville Predators. The guys offer up ideas for why this series might not be as easy as some fans may think. Vancouver's 5-on-5 defense against the Predators scoring ability will be the difference in this series, obviously, but the fellas argue which team is better poised to have prolonged success.

This podcast was produced by Victor Gouchee. 

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian

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The Whiteboard: Pacific Division Champions
Last Wednesday at 9:06 PM

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas talk about the Canucks clinching the Pacific Divison. They also quibble over the term Pacific Division Champion. They talk about how good Demko looked last night. They also delve into playoff scheduling and the lineup as a result versus Winnipeg. The fellas talk about the playoff odds and playoff lines.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian

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...


The Crossover Took Their Positivity Pills
Last Wednesday at 8:52 PM

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal for the weekly Crossover. They talk about the desperation in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They debate whether the NHL should adopt play-in games. The Crossover also talk about the Canucks winning Pacific Division. They talk about Rick Tocchet's merits for the Jack Adams Award. They also discuss whether this is the biggest turnaround season-over-season by the Canucks in franchise history. Also hear from Jason Bukala who comments on Western Conference teams sleeping on Vancouver heading into the playoffs. They also talk about the Canucks readiness heading into...


Nashville Isn’t the Best Opponent for Vancouver
Last Tuesday at 9:08 PM

Jamie and Thomas hear from Rick Tocchet after the morning skate. They talk about the job that Tocchet has accomplished after 15 months on the job. Ryan Clark of ESPN joins the show to talk about Nashville potentially playing the Vancouver Canucks in round one of the playoffs. He debates that there is no clear best-case scenario for Vancouver. Then, Jamie and Thomas discuss which player will likely improve the most in the playoffs. They also talk about how much the Canucks need Lindholm to raise his play. 

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian


The Whiteboard: Kuzmenko's Revenge Game
Last Tuesday at 7:43 PM

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie and Thomas set up the final home game of the Canucks' regular season. It's also another chance for Andrei Kuzmenko to get revenge on his former club. Jamie and Thomas debate the extent to which the Canucks miss his offence. The fellas also run through the updated division-clinching scenarios and conference-clinching scenarios. They also highlight Demko's return to action tonight. As always the guys run through the betting odds as well.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian

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Demko Is Back
Last Monday at 8:59 PM

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance welcome Gemma Karstens-Smith to talk about the vibe in the market ahead of the Canucks' first home playoff games in a decade. They talk about the Canucks' most likely playoff matchups. The fellas also get updates from Canucks' practice. The most important being that Thatcher Demko is scheduled to return against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Hear from Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet in his practice media availability.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian

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The Whiteboard: Playoff Primer Week
Last Monday at 7:38 PM

In this edition of The Whiteboard, Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance recap the Canucks victory over the Edmonton Oilers that all but secures the Pacific Divison for the first time since 2013. They talk about this team clinching the 3rd best point total in team history. They also talk about the Canucks potential playoff matchups by percentages.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian

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.<...