Canucks Central

The Open: What Happens at the Top of the Draft Now?

Sat and Bik discuss the reports around Gavin McKenna and how that will impact his draft positioning as more information comes out. They also get into the Artemi Panarin trade and the minimal price the Kings paid to get him. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.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.

Liam and Markus Ruck + Will Scouch’s Draft Read

Liam and Markus Ruck join the show to talk about their focus on winning over draft pressure, the joy of playing together under Willie Desjardins and share their hopes of one day reaching the NHL as a duo. Will Scouch later breaks down the draft landscape, assessing the twins’ value, highlighting rising prospects like Viggo Bjorck and Tynan Lawrence, and projecting Caleb Malhotra as a mid‑first‑round talent with clear NHL upside. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.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.

Iain MacIntyre on Liam Öhgren Settling in + Chytil Injury Concerns

Iain MacIntyre joins the show to share his conversation with Liam Öhgren, highlighting the rookie’s easygoing personality, heavy puck‑protecting style, and how playing in Vancouver has lifted the pressure he felt in Minnesota. He also touches on Elias Pettersson’s push to build momentum after the Olympics and his reaffirmation that the Canucks remain his top priority. Later they  discuss Filip Chytil’s migraine issues and the troubling history of similar cases cutting NHL careers short. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.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 Open: Market Meltdown in Philly

Sat and Bik tackle the chaos surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers as fans prepare a “Fire Tocchet” chant and frustration mounts over Matvei Michkov’s usage, development, and the mixed messaging from Rick Tocchet and GM Danny Brière. They dig into whether Tocchet created this mess, contrasting the turmoil in Philly with how surprisingly supportive the Vancouver market has been despite its own calls for change. Later they look at Filip Chytil’s migraine concerns and whether his concussion history means it’s time to shut him down for the season. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.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.

Post Game: Never Really in It

Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda breakdown the Canucks 6-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (38:40) and Teddy Blueger ( 1:05:54) post game.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.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.