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Sat and Bik answer all your questions on a Thursday edition of Mailbag Friday! Topics include what moves they’d make if they were the Canucks GM, how media thrives when the team is winning and describing the team in Thanksgiving food fixings. 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.

Jannik Hansen joins (1:30) Sat and Bik to talk about the current state of the Canucks and how it’s hard for the team to form an identity with all their injuries and the uncertainty of the player’s futures in Vancouver. Landon Ferraro joins (22:04) to discuss last night’s Canucks win in Anaheim and how the young players are developing on the roster. 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.

Sat and Bik talk about the entertainment value in the previous night's Canucks win in Anaheim where it was a high offense, defense optional game. They discuss whether the team has gotten any closer to what their identity is and how it may change with potential moves. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-4 win in Anaheim. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (31:00) and Tom Willander (1:16:33) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:24:45) provide their analysis. 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 joins Sat and Bik to talk about Kiefer Sherwood’s future with the Canucks and what other potential UFA’s that could move. Later we hear from Adam Foote, an update on the Vancouver Goldeneyes and preview the Canucks-Ducks game tonight. 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.

Sat and Bik debate whether topics like trading for young players instead of draft picks, Braeden Cootes' outlook in 2026, and more are overrated or underrated! 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.

Sat and Bik discuss whether Quinn Hughes could buy into a plan that includes the team having to take a step back for a couple seasons in order to build success for the long term. 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.

Kevin Woodley joins (5:32) Sat and Bik to discuss how the Canucks direction has been unclear all season and how the intentions have changed in regards to the roster being shopped. Later they react to the team’s inconsistency in terms of their messaging and roster decisions they’ve made. 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.

Sat and Bik dive into the Canucks potential plan moving forward including moving Quinn Hughes and when it could be the best time to maximize value. 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.

Elliotte Friedman joins Sat and Bik to talk about the latest on the Canucks making their “Veteran” available for a potential trade and candidates they are shopping for. They also dive into the team nearing an answer on Quinn Hughes’ future and when it would actually be a good time to make a move. 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.

Don Taylor joins Sat and Bik to talk about how the city came together for one of the biggest sports weekends in Vancouver and how the fans and players have bought into the inaugural season of the Goldeneyes. Plus they get into the heat turning up around the Canucks coaching staff and the team’s downward trajectory. 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.

Sat and Bik talk about the Canucks struggling defensively and take a moment to discuss the lack of acknowledgment from the coaching staff leading to frustration in the air from fans. 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.

Frank Seravalli joins Sat and Bik to talk about the Canucks struggling in the standings and the potential of this team moving forward with or without Quinn Hughes. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (44:05) and Quinn Hughes (1:05:44) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:29:23) provide their analysis. 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.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' loss to Dallas on Thursday, Elias Pettersson's changing deployment and the team's reliance on him to generate offense, Kevin Lankinen's opportunity in the crease and much more! 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.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about a Canucks Christmas wish list, Evander Kane's ice time, Adam Foote's postgame positivity, how we'll look back on Canucks history if they lose Hughes, and Italian Desserts. Plus, the show ends with a farewell message from Dan Riccio. 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.

Jannik Hansen joins to break down the Canucks playoff outlook and roster needs. He explains why the standings are misleading and how Vancouver would need nearly 40 wins to stay in the hunt. Hansen shares thoughts on Elias Pettersson regaining confidence, Evander Kane’s mix of grit and unpredictability, and why adding David Kampf could ease the burden on Pettersson down the middle. 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.

Dan and Sat welcome NHL insider Frank Seravalli for an in-depth look at the Canucks trade strategy and future direction. Frank explains why teams across the league are hesitant to move centers for wingers and why Vancouver deserves credit for exploring every possible option. He shares insight into the Canucks exhaustive efforts to check in on unexpected players and the importance of keeping Quinn Hughes as the cornerstone of their competitive path. Frank also breaks down what a Hughes trade could look like after the Olympics depending on the team’s position in the standings and why a quick pivot might be necessary if things go off track. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-2 loss vs the Dallas Stars. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (42:57) and Elias Pettersson (1:17:03) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:25:00) provide their analysis. 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.

Dan and Sat discuss the role David Kamp will play moving forward and the value of practice time for both him and the team. They also get into how the Canucks reach contender status with Quinn Hughes' future up in the air and the lack of options on the trade market and in free agency. Plus, hear from Landon Ferraro with his thoughts on getting practice time in, the opportunity for Kampf, and more. 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.

Dan and Sat discuss a recent interview Quinn Hughes did with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre. They talk about Hughes' roll as captain, trying to stay positive despite an up and down start to the season, and the job that Adam Foote has done so far. 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the issues the Canucks are having in their own zone lately, the way they're generating offence, and the job Kevin Lankinen has done between the pipes lately. 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.

It's another edition of Overrated/Underrated as Dan and Sat debate whether topics like the JT Miller trade in retrospect, the timing of potentially trading Quinn Hughes, and more are overrated or underrated. 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.

Dan and Sat dig into Elias Pettersson's performance as his play starts to turn around as the season rolls on. They also talk about what fair expectations are for him based on his contract and other players that make over $10 Million a 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by Hailey Salvian of The Athletic to talk about the upcoming season in the PWHL and where the high-powered Vancouver Goldeneyes rank ahead of their first season in the league. They also talk about where the Canucks defensive game is at and the concerns that come with their current process. Also, hear from Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre with his thoughts on the team as they return home from their eastern road swing. 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.

Dan and Sat get into their takeaways from the eastern road trip for the Canucks as they took three out of a possible six points but did so with some concerning process. They also look at what the Canucks are doing system-wise and the apparent issues there. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 8-5 loss to the Florida Panthers. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (31:50) and Evander Kane (1:10:40) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:13:20) provide their analysis. 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the road trip for the Canucks so far, the resilience they've shown so far this season under Adam Foote, and if we should see more fun jersey matchups around the NHL. 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.

Dan and Sat discuss how the Canucks played in Carolina and Tampa Bay over the weekend and their ability to pick up points despite some questionable process. They also talk about the David Kampf signing and if that can open the door for Elias Pettersson to do more in the offensive zone. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (31:42), MacKenzie MacEachern (1:03:29) and Quinn Hughes (1:08:31) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:10:44) provide their analysis. 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.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda recap Vancouver's overtime loss in North Carolina on Friday, preview the team's back-to-back games against the Lightning and Panthers and answer some listener questions. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote and Elias Pettersson post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre provide their analysis. 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.

Dan and Sat answer your questions about why fans should trust the current regime, their message to reeling fans in November, if they should bring back hometown kid Troy Stetcher and more in this week's Mailbag Friday! 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by Jannik Hansen to talk about Anaheim’s resurgence, the Canucks’ survival mode, and what young players want: a rebuild or a push to win. They explore why Quinn Hughes makes rebuilding complicated, why everything revolves around him, and what happens if he leaves. 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by NHL writer Nick Cotsonika. Nick talks Anaheim's emergence this season, Team Canada's selection process, Bedard & Celebrini's chances of making the team, and Team USA's focus heading into the Olympics. Plus, Canucks analyst Landon Ferraro joins the show. Landon shares his thoughts on signing Kampf, what the Canucks need to improve on, Jake DeBrusk's play and more on the Canucks. 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.

Dan and Sat open the show discussing the potential addition of David Kampf. Would he be a good fit with the Canucks? Plus, the guys discuss Hughes status, Lankinen projected starts, and Kampf's salary hit. 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.

Dan and Sat hit the music with Overrated/Underrated this week breaking down topics like Demko starting 50 games, trading Sherwood for a first-rounder, starting a rebuild, Quinn Hughes as a captain and much more! 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.

Kevin Woodley breaks down the Canucks’ goaltending situation, highlighting Thatcher Demko’s talent and ongoing health concerns. The guys discuss why Kevin Lankinen is a crucial insurance option, the defensive issues that amplify pressure on goalies, and why fixing both the penalty kill and even-strength play is essential for long-term success. 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.

Dan and Sat open the show discussing the burning questions for the Canucks. How long can they maintain buy-in? How long will the team continue to tread water? And does it even make sense to add something to this team? Plus, the guys analyze just how poor the Canucks penalty kill really is. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (30:20), Quinn Hughes (1:01:57) and Kevin Lankinen (1:03:54) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:22:00) provide their analysis. 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.

Dan and Sat cipher through potential available trade targets for the Canucks and discuss whether they would be good options for the team. Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre joins the show. IMac talks about the Canucks recent play, surviving this next stretch of games, his takeaways from Thatcher Demko's absence, and Tom Willander's progress thus far. 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.

Dan and Sat open the show discussing the latest on the Canucks rumour mill. What Center's will the Canucks pursue? The guy's layout the most realistic options. Plus, what might the Canucks have to give up in a trade for a needle moving forward? 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.

Dan and Sat open the segment asking, what's your biggest Canucks fear? The guys discuss potential scenarios for the Canucks, and what they need to do to avoid these fears. Then, Don Taylor joins the show. Donnie talks Canucks weekend, Hughes and Pettersson improvements, and feeling like it's Groundhog Day for Canucks fans. Later, the guys discuss the 2026 Olympics. 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.

Dan and Sat are joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli. Frank talks Canucks successful weekend, making a potential big swing via trade, keeping Hughes in mind of their decisions, and his thoughts on the Canucks potentially rebuilding. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-4 OT loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote, (38;12) Linus Karlsson (59;25) and Jake DeBrusk (1:15:00) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:22:09) provide their analysis. 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.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hear from Jake DeBrusk (5:17) and Head Coach Adam Foote (55:53) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain McIntyre (40:08) provide their analysis. In addition hear from Canucks GM Patrik Allvin (1:12:11) who was a guest on After Hours on Hockey Night in Canada. 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.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the tone around the Canucks in the Vancouver market after Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Chicago, talk about Thatcher Demko's injury status and preview the upcoming weekend back-to-back against Columbus and Colorado. 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.

Dan and Bik are joined by former Canuck, Jannik Hansen, to talk about the struggles the Canucks are going through, his thoughts on Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, and more. 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.

Dan and Bik answer your questions about whether or not management could be on the hot seat, why they didn't trade Quinn Hughes over the summer, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday! 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.

Dan and Bik share their thoughts on a "maintenance day" for Thatcher Demko and how trustworthy the injury reports from the Canucks are right now. They also take a look at Adam Foote's first 15 games as Head Coach and give him some grades for what he's done so far. 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.