Canucks Talk

Jamie and Josh preview the final preseason game at Rogers Arena. Brendan Batchelor joins as they get into Canucks roster decisions from Cootes skating with Kane to the Bains vs. Raty battle for opening night ice time, tonight could tip the scales. Dimitri Filipovic also joins as they share their season predictions and what it will take for the Canucks to make the playoffs. Jamie adopts Flip it Friday and we read your submissions!

Jamie and Josh discuss the Canucks final pre-season game with a high-stakes showdown against a full-strength Oilers squad, and roster decisions hanging in the balance. From Cootes skating with Kane to the Bains vs. Raty battle for opening night ice time, tonight could tip the scales.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks dismantling the Flames 8–1 in Calgary, with standout performances from Mancini, Bains, and a power-play spark from Pettersson. The dive into the challenging decisions the team has to make as they shape up the opening night roster.

Jamie and Thomas discuss the Canucks dismantling the Flames 8–1 in Calgary, with standout performances from Mancini, Bains, and a power-play spark from Pettersson. Donnie and Dhali break down final roster decisions, Cootes’ season outlook, and whether Petey is truly back. Plus, Emma Greco joins to talk PWHL Vancouver’s debut and Parker Burgess previews the Vancouver Giants’ identity and expectations.

Jamie and Thomas break down the Canucks-Flames matchup in Calgary, where playoff implications and player trajectories are already in focus. Jason Bukala weighs in on young talent—Cootes’ maturity, D-Petey’s NHL readiness, and why Mancini may be ahead of schedule—plus thoughts on load management and Willander’s offensive ceiling. We also spotlight Perek’s emergence in a new era of offensive-minded defensemen and how preseason rhythms are shifting across the league.

Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks’ clash with the Flames in Calgary, where rising stars Bains, Mancini, and D-Petey face pivotal moments in their young careers. We break down who’s got the most to prove and what lineup shifts could shape the outcome. Plus, around the league, Luke Hughes inks a massive 7-year extension with the Devils—what it means for New Jersey’s future.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to Kirill Kaprizov's record setting new contract and liken it to what Quinn Hughes is expected to receive in a couple seasons' time. They also contrast it to Elias Pettersson's deal and analyze the value that Pettersson can provide to the Canucks making $11.6m. Sean Gentille of the Athletic joins the show as the the trio talk about how the growth in the salary cap has effectively destroyed "weaponizing cap space."

Live from AJ’s Pizza, Jamie and Thomas break down the latest with the Canucks as training camp trims the roster and Nils Höglander is sidelined 8–10 weeks following surgery. They dig into what the lineup could look like on opening night, who’s on the bubble, and how prospects like Braeden Cootes and Jonathan Lekkerimäki are fitting in. Around the league, Kirill Kaprizov’s record-breaking contract in Minnesota sparks big questions about future deals for stars like Quinn Hughes, Leon Draisaitl, and Mitch Marner. Plus, lineup notes, playoff projections, and the latest betting odds.

Jamie and Thomas dive into the Canucks splitting their weekend games, the real buzz around Braeden Cootes, who's making a legit push for NHL minutes. Landon Ferraro joins the discussion as they get into Pettersson’s debut and the blueline battle is heating up with D-Petey pulling ahead. Plus they break down the roster Cuts and discuss what they want to see in the remaining preseason games.

Jamie and Thomas talk about Braeden Cootes' growing case for NHL minutes—while Lekkerimaki continues to impress. Elias Pettersson’s debut was a mirror for fans’ expectations, and the blueline battle heats up as D-Petey pulls ahead. Plus you get the latest cuts from the team and the fellas discuss the two remaining preseason games left.