Canucks Talk

The guys recap a lifeless road trip capped by another discouraging loss to Colorado, with Drance bluntly saying the fundamental health of the Canucks is “on life support.” Despite insisting that “people can change,” he and Jamie wrestle with whether this group can genuinely turn things around. An Elliotte Friedman clip sparks a furious reaction as Detroit emerges as a potential Hughes suitor, leading to a debate over which centers Edvinsson, Kasper, Danielson even qualify as a baseline in any conversation. Drance refuses to get “pre-mad” about a hypothetical bad Hughes trade, but calls the entire situation “disgusting.”

The guys kick things off with Donnie & Dhali, digging into the growing scrutiny around Quinn Hughes’ nightly effort, the wildfire of trade proposals, and what that noise means for the rest of the room. With the Canucks generating no offence on their road trip and lacking any real center depth, the conversation turns to whether this form finally warrants an honest rebuild discussion and whether Adam Foote is quietly coaching like a rebuilding bench boss. Trade rumours surrounding Sherwood, Minnesota, Montreal, and Zack Bolduc surface as management slow-plays their next move, while upcoming games against MIN and UTA highlight how close Vancouver is drifting to the bottom. Jason Bukala joins the show, comparing the Canucks to the powerhouse Avalanche, questioning valuation misreads, and spotlighting rising prospect Malhotra as a Horvat-type talent.

The guys break down why strong goaltending and brief scoring bursts can mask deeper issues for the Canucks, who are trending toward the lower end of the standings because of limited center depth and uncertainty under Adam Foote. They question how Vancouver can climb out of the basement down the middle and why the team clearly misses Rick Tocchet’s structure. Jannik Hansen joins to discuss how thin the margins are across the NHL, why elite teams struggle to maintain peak form, and how last year’s loose, low-pressure stretch inflated expectations. The show closes with a look at the stagnant umbrella power play and the need for a real third option beyond Pettersson and Hughes.

The guys break down a tough truth heading into Canucks–Avs: Vancouver simply can’t match Colorado’s level right now, and it’s frustrating to enter a game knowing that. With the Avalanche thriving under elite ownership across all their franchises, the conversation turns to concerns that Canucks management could respond with panic moves. A potential Sherwood trade won’t bring back long-term help, and the fear is Vancouver might chase short-term fixes instead of following a more disciplined model. The show lays out what the Canucks should and shouldn’t do next.

Landon Ferraro joins the show to break down why the Canucks should “sell high” now, what a Sherwood trade could signal, and whether Jonathan Lekkerimäki has taken a real step forward as the team’s top prospect. The discussion shifts to deployment concerns, with Linus Karlsson’s minutes, uneven ice time under Adam Foote, and the heavy load Quinn Hughes continues to carry. Drance questions whether players are getting lost in Foote’s system as the power play and forward usage remain in flux. The show closes with Foote’s own comments, Colorado’s high-flying pace, and where Höglander could re-enter the lineup as a needed spark.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance reflect on the Canucks 1-1-1 swing through California this weekend before unpacking reports on which teams have been showing interest in the Canucks trade pieces.

Jamie Dodd hosts solo! Jamie previews the Canucks vs Sharks matchup, where the Canucks may be able to take advantage, and what their main issues are currently. Then, Jamie dives into the Canucks trade rumours surrounding Kiefer Sherwood. Later, an update on lineup changes for the Canucks.

Jamie Dodd is joined by Sportsnet 650 colour commentator and host of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, Randip Janda. The guys discuss Adam Foote's deployment last night as he relied on his veterans, should the young guys be playing more? Plus, what they want to see out of Karlsson, Bains, D Petey, and more of the young players. Later, they weigh in on trading Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane and what their market is.

Jamie Dodd hosts solo! Jamie opens the show discussing the Canucks win in Anaheim last night. Jamie suggests that the off-ice conversation is still center stage regardless of on ice results. When will the Canucks put their plan into action? Jamie dives into specific players who the Canucks might trade for younger pieces.

Jamie and Thomas tee up Canucks–Ducks with a look at Vancouver’s strange track record of stealing wins right when organizational noise reaches a peak. They break down why the Canucks don’t generate much in volume but still finish at a high rate, and how that clashes with Anaheim’s tendency to give up heaps of chances. With one of the NHL’s best offensive teams facing one of its worst defensive squads, the guys map out what kind of chaos to expect tonight.