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 Sat and Bik debate whether topics like body language, Quinn Hughes proposals and more are overrated or underrated. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat and Bik discuss whether fans should voice a rebuild at the games, media from other cities floating around what it would cost their respective teams for Quinn Hughes and whether Jim Rutherford's memo may have been premature. Landon Ferraro joins to talk about the teams performance lately and defenseman Elias Pettersson being sent down. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Elliotte Friedman joins Sat and Bik as he corrects the record of the Detroit Red Wings going in on Quinn Hughes. they also dive into the latest on Kiefer Sherwood, trade timelines and Jim Rutherford's future. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (48:36), Quinn Hughes (1:27:39) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:34:26) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Shane Malloy joins Sat and Bik as they dive into how varying levels of what a Canucks rebuild could look like, Canucks prospect patterns from the past and how the team has to be strategic in what pieces they keep as insulation for young players coming up through a rebuild.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Sat and Bik dive into which Canucks players would be considered foundational pieces should they decide to rebuild. They also discuss how grim a true rebuild can be and how they could have differing timelines. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Don Taylor joins to discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps heading to the MLS Cup Championship and how the Canucks fanbase will react if they lose some of their fan favourite players. Later they talk about Quinn Hughes’ ice time and make sense of Thatcher Demko being a potential trade target if the team is looking to take a step back and rebuild. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Sat and Bik share their thoughts on whether Jim Rutherford’s comments on making players available is a ploy for the players to perform plus they dive into Elliotte Friedman’s report on the Philadelphia Flyers being a potential trade candidate with the Canucks. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Frank Seravalli joins Sat and Bik to discuss the Canucks trade options and what teams could be looking into making moves with them.  

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-1 OT loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (43:01) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain MacIntyre (1:06:23) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda recap Vancouver's loss in San Jose, look ahead to their matchup against the Kings on Saturday and answer a number of listener questions.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat Shah and Bik NIzzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (35:00) and Brock Boeser (1:06:57) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:10:52) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat and Bik answer all your questions on a Thursday edition of Mailbag Friday! Topics include what moves they’d make if they were the Canucks GM, how media thrives when the team is winning and describing the team in Thanksgiving food fixings.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Jannik Hansen joins (1:30) Sat and Bik to talk about the current state of the Canucks and how it’s hard for the team to form an identity with all their injuries and the uncertainty of the player’s futures in Vancouver. Landon Ferraro joins (22:04) to discuss last night’s Canucks win in Anaheim and how the young players are developing on the roster.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Sat and Bik talk about the entertainment value in the previous night's Canucks win in Anaheim where it was a high offense, defense optional game. They discuss whether the team has gotten any closer to what their identity is and how it may change with potential moves.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-4 win in Anaheim. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (31:00) and Tom Willander (1:16:33) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:24:45) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Iain MacIntyre joins Sat and Bik to talk about Kiefer Sherwood’s future with the Canucks and what other potential UFA’s that could move. Later we hear from Adam Foote, an update on the Vancouver Goldeneyes and preview the Canucks-Ducks game tonight.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat and Bik debate whether topics like trading for young players instead of draft picks, Braeden Cootes' outlook in 2026, and more are overrated or underrated!

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat and Bik discuss whether Quinn Hughes could buy into a plan that includes the team having to take a step back for a couple seasons in order to build success for the long term. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Kevin Woodley joins (5:32) Sat and Bik to discuss how the Canucks direction has been unclear all season and how the intentions have changed in regards to the roster being shopped. Later they react to the team’s inconsistency in terms of their messaging and roster decisions they’ve made. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Sat and Bik dive into the Canucks potential plan moving forward including moving Quinn Hughes and when it could be the best time to maximize value. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Sat and Bik to talk about the latest on the Canucks making their “Veteran” available for a potential trade and candidates they are shopping for. They also dive into the team nearing an answer on Quinn Hughes’ future and when it would actually be a good time to make a move. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Don Taylor joins Sat and Bik to talk about how the city came together for one of the biggest sports weekends in Vancouver and how the fans and players have bought into the inaugural season of the Goldeneyes. Plus they get into the heat turning up around the Canucks coaching staff and the team’s downward trajectory. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Sat and Bik talk about the Canucks struggling defensively and take a moment to discuss the lack of acknowledgment from the coaching staff leading to frustration in the air from fans.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Frank Seravalli joins Sat and Bik to talk about the Canucks struggling in the standings and the potential of this team moving forward with or without Quinn Hughes. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (44:05) and Quinn Hughes (1:05:44) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:29:23) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' loss to Dallas on Thursday, Elias Pettersson's changing deployment and the team's reliance on him to generate offense, Kevin Lankinen's opportunity in the crease and much more!

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Dan and Sat answer your questions about a Canucks Christmas wish list, Evander Kane's ice time, Adam Foote's postgame positivity, how we'll look back on Canucks history if they lose Hughes, and Italian Desserts. Plus, the show ends with a farewell message from Dan Riccio.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Jannik Hansen joins to break down the Canucks playoff outlook and roster needs. He explains why the standings are misleading and how Vancouver would need nearly 40 wins to stay in the hunt. Hansen shares thoughts on Elias Pettersson regaining confidence, Evander Kane’s mix of grit and unpredictability, and why adding David Kampf could ease the burden on Pettersson down the middle.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Dan and Sat welcome NHL insider Frank Seravalli for an in-depth look at the Canucks trade strategy and future direction. Frank explains why teams across the league are hesitant to move centers for wingers and why Vancouver deserves credit for exploring every possible option. He shares insight into the Canucks exhaustive efforts to check in on unexpected players and the importance of keeping Quinn Hughes as the cornerstone of their competitive path. Frank also breaks down what a Hughes trade could look like after the Olympics depending on the team’s position in the standings and why a quick pi...

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-2 loss vs the Dallas Stars. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (42:57) and Elias Pettersson (1:17:03) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:25:00) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Dan and Sat discuss the role David Kamp will play moving forward and the value of practice time for both him and the team. They also get into how the Canucks reach contender status with Quinn Hughes' future up in the air and the lack of options on the trade market and in free agency. Plus, hear from Landon Ferraro with his thoughts on getting practice time in, the opportunity for Kampf, and more.

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Dan and Sat discuss a recent interview Quinn Hughes did with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre. They talk about Hughes' roll as captain, trying to stay positive despite an up and down start to the season, and the job that Adam Foote has done so far.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the issues the Canucks are having in their own zone lately, the way they're generating offence, and the job Kevin Lankinen has done between the pipes lately.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

It's another edition of Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the JT Miller trade in retrospect, the timing of potentially trading Quinn Hughes, and more are overrated or underrated.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Dan and Sat dig into Elias Pettersson's performance as his play starts to turn around as the season rolls on. They also talk about what fair expectations are for him based on his contract and other players that make over $10 Million a season.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Dan and Sat are joined by Hailey Salvian of The Athletic to talk about the upcoming season in the PWHL and where the high-powered Vancouver Goldeneyes rank ahead of their first season in the league. They also talk about where the Canucks defensive game is at and the concerns that come with their current process. Also, hear from Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre with his thoughts on the team as they return home from their eastern road swing.

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Dan and Sat get into their takeaways from the eastern road trip for the Canucks as they took three out of a possible six points but did so with some concerning process. They also look at what the Canucks are doing system-wise and the apparent issues there.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 8-5 loss to the Florida Panthers. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (31:50) and Evander Kane (1:10:40) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:13:20) provide their analysis. 

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the road trip for the Canucks so far, the resilience they've shown so far this season under Adam Foote, and if we should see more fun jersey matchups around the NHL.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and 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.