100% Canucks with Ferraro & Shannon

John Shannon sits down with Vancouver Canucks legend Stan Smyl for a heartfelt look back at one of the most unique careers in franchise history.
Smyl traces his remarkable journey from drafted player to assistant coach, interim general manager, and now team ambassador — a path that kept him connected to the only NHL organization he's ever known. He shares his optimism about the current rebuild and the growing excitement around new leadership under Daniel and Henrik Sedin and GM Ryan Johnson.
The conversation turns nostalgic as Smyl pays tribute to his junior coach Ernie "Punch" McLean, crediting him as one of the defining influences on his career and on the storied New Westminster Bruins. He also looks back on the 1982 Stanley Cup Finals and recalls what it was like breaking into the league on a rookie line alongside Thomas Gradin and Curt Fraser. 
Throughout it all, Smyl's deep love for Vancouver and its passionate hockey fanbase shines through.

Landon Ferraro and John Shannon sit down with Vancouver Canucks third overall pick Caleb Malhotra fresh off the draft and development camp.
Caleb walks through his journey from Chilliwack to the OHL with Brantford — where he put up 26 points in 44 regular season games and 17 points in 22 playoff games — before committing to Boston University for his NCAA career. He opens up about the emotion of being drafted by his childhood team and what it meant to put on a Canucks jersey on draft day. The conversation gets personal as Caleb reflects on growing up with Manny Malhotra as both a father and a coach, and how the two always kept those roles clearly separate.
Landon also draws on his own experience as the son of a former NHL player, sharing insights on managing expectations and the unique pressures that come with a famous hockey last name. The episode wraps with Caleb discussing his summer training ahead of the World Junior Summer Showcase and his eagerly anticipated NCAA debut at Boston University.

John Shannon and Landon Ferraro are joined by new Vancouver Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra on 100% Canucks.
Fresh off his hiring, Malhotra discusses the whirlwind first days on the job, from returning calls and messages to beginning preparations for training camp. He reflects on the coaching journey that started during the latter stages of his playing career and the influence coaches like Todd McLellan had on his development behind the bench.
Malhotra shares his philosophy on leadership, emphasizing relationships, accountability, and fundamentals as the foundation of a successful team. He also discusses the challenge of implementing systems during a shortened training camp and why building trust with players remains a priority.
The conversation also turns personal, as Malhotra prepares for a unique NHL Draft experience. With his son Caleb projected to be a top-five selection, he discusses balancing his responsibilities as Vancouver's new head coach while experiencing one of the biggest moments in his family's hockey journey.
A conversation about leadership, development, and the beginning of a new chapter for the Vancouver Canucks.

John Shannon and Landon Ferraro are joined by Braeden Cootes, Vancouver's first-round pick from a year ago, on 100% Canucks.
Cootes looks back on the experience of being selected 15th overall and shares advice for this year's draft class, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the moment and spending time with family rather than getting caught up in where your name is called.
The conversation also covers a whirlwind season that included appearing in three games with the Canucks on opening night, a midseason trade to Prince Albert, and representing Canada at the World Junior Championship. Cootes reflects on the lessons learned through each experience and how they've helped shape his development.
He also discusses his offseason training regimen, working alongside other top young players in Edmonton, and the goals he's set for himself heading into next season, including earning another opportunity to make Vancouver's opening-night roster.
A conversation with one of the Canucks' top young prospects as he continues his journey toward becoming a full-time NHL player.

Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson sits down with Landon Ferraro and John Shannon for his most in-depth interview since taking the job. 
Johnson opens up about the emotions of going through a full GM search as an internal candidate, and walks through his deliberate approach to hiring Manny Malhotra as head coach — making sure both sides were truly ready before pulling the trigger.
He lays out his non-negotiables for team culture: professionalism, being a good teammate, and earning your spot regardless of history with the organization. Johnson also breaks down his draft strategy after conducting roughly 60 player interviews at the combine, explains why sitting third overall is both an opportunity and a challenge, and discusses why the Canucks will be patient and surgical in free agency rather than swinging for splashy signings — drawing comparisons to Montreal's successful rebuild under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes. 
The episode closes with Johnson's expectations for Russian center Ilya Safanov and what it will take for him to crack the roster.