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The Canucks Are Driving Me Insane

19K views · 2d ago · 15:15

In this video, I look back at three absolutely ridiculous Vancouver Canucks games against the Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks. Quinn Hughes returned to Vancouver for the first time since the trade, Jonathan Lekkerimäki helped pull off one of the most unbelievable comebacks I've ever seen, and just when I thought things might be turning around, the Canucks found another way to frustrate me.

Topics: Quinn Hughes’ return to Vancouver · Game 13 vs. Minnesota Wild · Game 14 at Anaheim Ducks · The New Elias Pettersson · Caleb Malhotra Prospect Report · Game 15 at San Jose Sharks

The Canucks Have Lost 10 Straight. But That's Not the Problem.

17K views · 6d ago · 34:37

In this video, Irfaan Gaffar joins me following Quinn Hughes' return to Rogers Arena, where he was booed throughout the night before reaching 500 career points on the game-winning goal against Vancouver. We talk about the reaction to Hughes, his departure from the Canucks, and how the players Vancouver acquired in the trade are adjusting to their new team.

Topics: Did Quinn Hughes deserve the boos? · Will Hughes eventually play with his brothers? · Evaluating the Quinn Hughes trade · Why aren't the Canucks executing Malhotra's system? · Which Canucks have been bright spots? · Is losing actually a problem for the Canucks?

The Canucks Just Hit a New Low

24K views · 1w ago · 8:18

In this video, I recap the Vancouver Canucks' games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, and Detroit Red Wings. Elias Pettersson and Jonathan Lekkerimäki continue giving us reasons to be excited, but after what happened against Detroit, I'm not sure how much more of this I can take.

Topics: Game 10 at Tampa Bay Lightning · Help Make the Next Recap · Game 11 vs. Carolina Hurricanes · Game 12 vs. Detroit Red Wings · Quinn Hughes Returns to Vancouver

Can the Canucks Fix This Offence?

13K views · 1w ago · 21:07

Prefer to listen? This episode is also available in audio-only form on all major podcast platforms In this video, Trevor Beggs joins me to figure out where the Vancouver Canucks can actually find more offence after a rough first 10 games. Trevor still sees reasons to be encouraged by the rebuild, but he's less convinced the scoring problems will be easy to fix.

Topics: Is Malhotra's approach still encouraging? · Why the Canucks can't generate offence · Which forward lines should stay together? · Manta Sleep · The Aatu Räty trade and Vancouver's return · Filip Chytil's return and offensive upside

Elias Pettersson keeps getting better

34K views · 2w ago · 8:36

In this video, I recap the Vancouver Canucks' games against the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, New York Islanders and Florida Panthers. Leevi Meriläinen is making a pretty good case to keep the net, D-Petey keeps giving me reasons to get excited, and Paul Cotter had a memorable return to New Jersey. I also get into Filip Chytil's return, the Aatu Räty trade and the little things that stood out along the way.

Topics: Game 6 at New Jersey Devils · Meriläinen's skate problem · Game 7 at New York Rangers · Game 8 at New York Islanders · Help me make the next recap · Game 9 at Florida Panthers

This Is What a Rebuild Looks Like

27K views · 2w ago · 25:11

Prefer to listen? This episode is also available in audio-only form on all major podcast platforms In this video, Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, co-host of Donnie and Dhali, joins me to talk about Vancouver's ugly start to the season and what it actually tells us about the rebuild. The blowout losses aren't surprising, but Rick argues that the organization can't afford to get its draft picks and prospect development wrong again.

Topics: This Is What a Rebuild Looks Like · Are the Canucks Developing Their Prospects Properly? · Why Gallagher and Schenn Matter · Where Brock Boeser Fits Into the Rebuild · What's Happening With Elias Pettersson? · The Canucks' Practice Facility Problem

Elias Pettersson Has Turned Into a Menace

111K views · 3w ago · 8:21

In this video, I'm recapping three more Vancouver Canucks games, starting with a very satisfying night against the Calgary Flames. Things got a little less satisfying against the Vegas Golden Knights, but I was genuinely impressed with how hard the Canucks fought. Then they ran into the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, which was... educational.

Topics: Game 3 vs. Calgary Flames · Elias Pettersson Is a Menace · Game 4 vs. Golden Knights · Game 5 vs. Hurricanes

Which Canucks Hot Starts Are Actually Real?

18K views · 3w ago · 18:44

Prefer to listen? This episode is also available in audio-only form on all major podcast platforms In this video, Elijah Ford joins me to figure out which Vancouver Canucks are forcing their way into bigger roles just four games into the season. Paul Cotter is already exceeding expectations, Max Sasson is earning tough matchups, and the lineup we imagined a month ago is starting to look different.

Topics: Max Sasson’s tough matchups · Is Aatu Räty the odd man out? · Paul Cotter is exceeding expectations · Is Elias Pettersson’s improvement real? · Is Lekkerimäki ready for the top six? · Where Lekkerimäki and Karlsson fit

The Canucks' Rebuild Is Already Pure Chaos

59K views · 1mo ago · 10:31

In this video, I recap the Vancouver Canucks’ first two games of the 2026-27 season against the Edmonton Oilers. The first week of the rebuild was completely ridiculous. The Canucks have already scored 13 goals, Paul Cotter is already winning me over, and after two wildly entertaining games, I’m starting to think this season might actually be a lot of fun.

Topics: Game 1 at Edmonton Oilers · Game 2 vs Edmonton Oilers

Why the Canucks Aren’t Rushing Their Prospects

26K views · 1mo ago · 21:05

Guest: CanucksArmy’s Dave Hall

In this video, I’m joined by CanucksArmy’s Dave Hall to talk about whether the Vancouver Canucks are taking the right approach with their prospects. We get into why Braeden Cootes belongs in Abbotsford, whether junior hockey can be “too easy” for Adam Novotný, and what Jonathan Lekkerimäki needs to show beyond his shot.

Topics: Ryan Johnson’s development plan · Why Cootes belongs in Abbotsford · The call-up options and Ty Mueller · Is junior too easy for Adam Novotný? · What Riley Patterson learned in Abbotsford · Lekkerimäki’s next step

What to Expect From the 2026/27 NHL Season

27K views · 1mo ago · 20:30

Prefer to listen? This episode is also available in audio-only form on all major podcast platforms In this video, I’m joined by Anthony from @hockeypsychology to preview the 2026–27 NHL season and sort through which teams have actually improved. The Toronto Maple Leafs have changed, the San Jose Sharks could be ready to take the next step, and Anthony isn’t quite as sold on the Montreal Canadiens as some people are.

Topics: What separates the NHL’s best teams? · Pettersson and the Canucks’ young core · Was Caleb Malhotra the right pick? · Have the Maple Leafs actually improved? · Are the Sharks ready to take the next step? · What progress looks like for Vancouver