Canucks Talk

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Artemi Panarin trade to the LA Kings. They delve into the Vancouver Canucks latest news and notes ahead of Wednesday's final game against the Vegas Golden Knights before the Olympic Break.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark
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.

The Crossover reacts to a stunning Artemi Panarin trade to the LA Kings and what it signals about a suddenly crowded NHL trade market. The discussion turns to Vancouver’s approach, questioning why the Canucks aren’t more aggressive in selling veterans for draft picks and prospects as the rebuild ramps up. There’s also growing concern around Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s inconsistent usage and whether Adam Foote or Manny Malhotra is the right coach to develop a wave of young talent. Jason Bukala weighs in on draft targets, prospect timelines, and why patience — paired with urgency — is now essential for this rebuild to work.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark
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.

The Canucks’ rebuild hits another pressure point as Jonathan Lekkerimäki sits with minimal 5-on-5 ice time, raising fresh questions about player development and patience with young prospects. Jannik Hansen joins to break down why mistakes are a necessary part of learning at the NHL level, why Liam Ohgren has stood out early, and whether Adam Foote is the right coach to develop Vancouver’s next core. The conversation also turns to injuries, with Filip Chytil sidelined by migraines, and the growing concern around concussion-prone players. Plus, thoughts on best-on-best Olympic hockey and what Canucks fans should hope to see from their players on that stage.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark
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.

The Canucks head to Vegas as questions grow about how Vancouver can realistically close the gap on young, elite rebuilds like Utah, Chicago, and San Jose. The Whiteboard dives into Conor Garland’s interest in playing with Liam Ohgren, why Utah’s patient rebuild is already paying off, and why Vancouver still lacks a true franchise cornerstone to build around. Injury concerns mount with Filip Chytil and Garland missing practice, while Sam Bennett earns an Olympic nod and Cirelli’s status remains in doubt. The discussion centers on whether the Canucks’ rebuild talk is finally being matched by meaningful action.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark
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.

In this episode of Canucks Talk, Landon Ferraro joins to break down Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s strong showing, why his minutes were managed, and the balance between development and opportunity for young players. The conversation shifts to Aatu Räty’s ceiling, particularly his elite faceoff ability, and Filip Chytil’s move to the wing as a way to maximize his speed while limiting defensive risk. They also dig into Tom Willander’s inconsistency, the reality of learning on the fly in the NHL, and ongoing concerns about Elias Pettersson’s skating and finishing. The show wraps with expectations around coaching stability and a game-day look ahead against the Utah Mammoth.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark
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.