In this week’s Friday Mailbag, Dan and Satiar answer your burning questions on the Marner trade buzz, potential roster moves with Filip Hronek and Conor Garland, and what to expect from Adam Foote’s coaching style. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and …

Former Canuck Jannik Hansen joins the show to talk about Denmark’s win over Canada at Worlds, the barriers to hockey growth in his home country, and why Vancouver may not be an appealing destination for top-six talent like Nikolaj Ehlers. Plus, what’s still missing from the Canucks’ forward group and how much promise Abbotsford players are showing.…

Dan and Sat dissect what's gone wrong for the Hurricanes in their series against Florida and ask whether Rod Brind’Amour’s approach has hit a ceiling. They dive into Carolina’s flawed defensive makeup, Florida’s playoff killers, and what lessons the Canucks can take as they aim for sustainable contention. Plus — is anyone actually paying Sam Bennet…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah take your submissions in a new edition of Overrated/Underrated with Producer Elan Chark— from Lekkerimäki trade talk to flag football in the Olympics, protecting Quinn Hughes, and the value of AHL playoff success. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah break down the Islanders' front-office search with guest Stefen Rosner, who explains why Brendan Shanahan could be a leading candidate and how New York plans to retool around its core, not rebuild. Later, Sam Cosentino joins the show to assess the Canucks’ options at the draft, weigh in on Lekkerimäki vs. Willander as tra…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah open the show by breaking down Abbotsford’s Game 3 win and the standout performance from Arturs Silovs. They discuss Linus Karlsson’s NHL potential, the need for another draft hit, and whether the Canucks should entertain trading Filip Hronek this offseason. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and op…

Kevin Woodley joins the show to break down the goaltending matchup in the Western Conference Final. He explains why limiting rush chances is crucial for the Oilers, evaluates Stuart Skinner’s flaws, and weighs in on whether Jake Oettinger is overrated or underrated. Then, Brandon Astle checks in from the AHL playoffs to talk about Abbotsford’s stro…

Dan and Sat are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to kick off the show. They discuss the Canucks’ pursuit of a top-six center, why Vancouver is preparing for an aggressive offseason, and the likelihood of big names moving across the league. Plus, Seravalli weighs in on the futures of Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and why Marco Rossi could become …

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah welcome Sportsnet’s Gene Principe to break down what’s driving the Oilers’ playoff success, including Kris Knoblauch’s impact behind the bench, the importance of special teams, and the playoff effectiveness of Evander Kane. Gene also weighs in on potential LTIR rule changes and how playoff pressure varies by market. Later…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah react to Rick Tocchet’s first media availability as Flyers head coach, including his pointed comments on Elias Pettersson’s confidence and leadership. They explore whether Canadian market pressure is overblown, the difference between criticism of stars like McDavid vs. Marner, and how team identity is built around players…

In the open to the show Dan and Sat discuss how Adam Foote will use a positive reinforcement approach to get the best out of Elias Pettersson and get him back to franchise centre form next season which will ultimately help the Canucks cause to return to the playoffs. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed i…

On an emergency edition of In The Booth, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss Adam Foote being hired as the new head coach of the Canucks, speculate on who could be added to his coaching staff and talk about the team signing Tom Willander to an entry level contract. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expres…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah are joined by Canucks prospect Victor Mancini, who shares his thoughts on Abbotsford’s playoff run, adjusting to pro hockey, and learning from star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Mancini also reflects on the impact of Adam Foote as a coach and reacts to Jim Rutherford’s comments about Hughes, the offseason, and the team’s direc…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah tackle your mailbag questions on the latest episode of Canucks Central. They share early impressions of Adam Foote’s coaching style and discuss how the rest of his staff might take shape—including power play responsibilities and potential veteran additions. The guys explore the Canucks’ spending power heading into the off…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah sit down for an exclusive conversation with Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford. Rutherford discusses why Adam Foote earned the head coaching job, the organization's commitment to keeping Quinn Hughes long-term, and how Elias Pettersson is preparing for a stronger season. He outlines the team's offseason…

Kevin Woodley joins the show to break down the goaltending performances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how the Canucks can maintain their defensive structure under new head coach Adam Foote. He also shares thoughts on what Vancouver must do to generate more offense next season. Later, Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah react to listener texts and weigh in…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah take your submissions in a new edition of Overrated/Underrated. Topics include whether Filip Hronek is expendable after the Canucks signed Tom Willander, the value of investing in a high-priced goalie in the playoffs, and if hiring an inexperienced head coach is a smart move. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe…

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah react to the Canucks naming Adam Foote the 22nd head coach in franchise history. They evaluate his promotion over candidates like Marco Sturm and Manny Malhotra, his impact on Quinn Hughes, and the challenge of stepping into a lead role. Plus, they discuss how much of next season’s success will hinge on roster upgrades, n…

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck Ed Jovanovski to talk about the Panthers-Leafs series and how the defending champs are looking with their new additions as they try to go back-to-back. Also, hear from Harman Dayal of The Athletic on the coaching search, names the Canucks could look at in free agency, and more. This podcast is produced by Jos…

Dan and Sat get into the latest surrounding the Canucks' search for a Head Coach, a couple new names to add to the list, and who the frontrunners are for the job. They also talk about Rick Tocchet potentially going to Philly and takeaways from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed…

Dan and Bik are joined by Don Taylor to chat about all the potential coaching candidates the Canucks might be looking at, while looking also at what the Abbotsford Canucks are going in the Calder Cup playoffs and seeing if Sammy Blais might be able to bring some energy into the Canucks lineup next season. They wind down the conversation with the UF…

Dan and Bik run down a report from Elliotte Friedman that the Canucks have a shortlist of coaches they're interviewing, including former Canucks Marco Sturm and Abbotsford head coach Manny Malholtra. They chat about the optics of how it would look if Rick Tocchet were to accept a coaching position in the west instead of the east coast. The top 50 U…

Dan Riccio and Bik Nizzar are joined by Daily Faceoffs Frank Seravalli to break down a wild week of playoff hockey and some debate on the quality of officiating so far, along with coaching developments around the league, where Rick Tocchet could land and the Canucks having a shortlist including Marco Sturm and Manny Malholtra. They also chat about …

On this weeks edition of the Mailbag, Sat and Bik take your questions on improving the Canucks forward group, what to do with the old Rogers Arena seats and the Canucks reputation. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the pos…

Sat and Bik discuss the possibility if the Canucks are to go with a first time NHL Head Coach whether it be Manny Malhotra, Marco Sturm, Mitch Love etc. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe. 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. o…