100% Canucks with Ferraro & Shannon

John Shannon sits down with Vancouver Canucks fan favourite Cliff Ronning for an honest and heartfelt conversation about a career defined by determination over size.
Ronning traces his path from the New Westminster Bruins to living out his dream of playing for the Vancouver Canucks, crediting coaches like Pat Quinn for seeing past his stature and believing in what he could bring to the game. He revisits the heartbreak of the 1994 Stanley Cup Final — a run that united a city and came agonizingly close — and reflects on the culture and leadership that made that team so special. Ronning also opens up about life after hockey, his family, and the growth of the game in Europe, particularly in Germany. 
The conversation closes with Ronning offering a message to new Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra, emphasizing that patience and respect are the foundations of any successful team.

John Shannon sits down with veteran defenceman Luke Schenn as he explains why he's returned to the Vancouver Canucks for the third time as a free agent. 
After spending the offseason in Kelowna, Schenn opens up about his deep connection to British Columbia and his belief in the direction of the organization under the current management team. He traces his journey from being a high draft pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008 to his recent career resurgence, touching on the special experience of playing alongside his brother Brayden Schenn in Philadelphia and the highlight of winning the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay.
Schenn also reflects on how the game has evolved, crediting his work with Adam Oates for sharpening his ability to make plays under pressure. The conversation closes with Schenn discussing his role as a mentor to the Canucks' young core and his philosophy on building team culture through hard work, respect, and accountability.

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.