The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

Farhan and Harman look back on the Canucks 7th straight loss to start the season, a 3-2 home decision loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes and the loss on Saturday night to Buffalo. The guys discuss Jim Rutherford's comments on the team and coach Bruce Boudreau on After Hours on Hockey Night in Canada, the merits of a true rebuild, the play of Thatcher Demko, the injury to Quinn Hughes the long term future for Bo Horvat in Vancouver and the week that was for the embattled JT Miller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a live post game edition of the VANcast, Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji recap the latest Canucks loss, a 3-2 overtime decision to the Minnesota Wild, ahead of their next game, Saturday night at home vs the Buffalo Sabres.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Harman breakdown another Canucks loss, a 3-2 OT decision to the Blue Jackets in Columbus, and Vancouver's four straight losses to start the season, games in which they were all leading in. The guys discuss Bruce Boudreau's biting comments towards the team and the massive pressure heaped on him by the front office. We also get into JT Miller's self criticism, Conor Garland's healthy scratch and the play of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. Plus, Tyler Myers early return, Ilya Mikheyev's season debut the Canucks goaltending and penalty kill.****Don't forget to tune into Farhan, and Thomas Drance's live room VANcast, Thursday night post game vs Minnesota Wild.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Harman discuss the Canucks opening night roster, ahead of game one Wednesday night against the Oilers in Edmonton.The guys preview the road trip to start the season, line combinations and defensive pairings, and they provide an update on injuries to Ilya Mikheyev, Travis Dermott and Tyler Myers. Plus Harm and Farhan analyze the trade of Jason Dickinson to Chicago this past weekend and look at the Canucks playoff chances this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harman and Farhan breakdown the Canucks training camp and pre-season, featuring an 0-5 record and what that might mean for the beginning of the regular season.Plus, the guys analyze Nils Höglander's pre-season play, Christian Wolanin outplaying the now departed Danny Dekeyser on the blue line and if Sean Couturier's contract is a good comparable for Bo Horvat as he continues negotiations with the Canucks. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji host a live room after the Canucks loss to Seattle in pre-season action. The guys discuss what went right, what went wrong in the game, Bruce Boudreau's surprising post game comments on the loss and the guys look into the curious case of the dismissal of Rachel Doerrie.Use URL and Promo code: Vancast15 https://shopduer.com/?utm_source=vancast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sept22&el=vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Harman look back on the first few days of training camp including the hand injury to Brock Boeser and subsequent surgery which will keep him out of the lineup for at least a month. The guys take a close look at the battle on the blue line including a new assignment for Quinn Hughes and where Travis Dermott, Tucker Poolman, Danny Dekyser and Jack Rathbone fit in. The guys forecast a huge year for Elias Pettersson, discuss how Andrei Kuzmenko and Vasily Podkolzin have looked in camp and can Nils Höglander force his way onto the roster? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the season premiere of The VANcast, Farhan Lalji and Thomas Drance officially welcome Harman Dayal as the new co-host with Drance taking a step back from appearing weekly on the show.The boys discuss the rookie tournament from Penticton, the latest on Bo Horvat contract negotiations, Quinn Hughes on the right side, the biggest battles that the guys are watching as training camp gets set to start later this week and we ask Drancer, will the Canucks make the playoffs this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the season finale, Farhan and Drancer dive into the Matthew Tkachuk trade and how it affects the rest of the Pacific division. Also, if the trade has left the Flames in a better position now than before. Also, thoughts on the J.T. Miller situation as the summer rolls on, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer take a look at the totality of roster moves made by the Canucks this offseason, including their biggest needs still outstanding. Also, they discuss Johnny Gaudreau to Columbus, and the current read on the J.T. Miller situation. To wrap up, they break down the current roster.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas and Farhan welcome Canucks fan favourite Kevin Bieksa to a live room edition of the VANcast. The breakout star of Hockey Night in Canada takes VANcast listener questions on his career in Vancouver, what he thinks of the Canucks free agent moves, Ilya Mikheyev, Curtis Lazar and Collin Delia and the shocking Johnny Gaudreau signing in Columbus.Plus, 'Juice' shares some awesome stories of the heyday of the Vancouver Canucks.This episode of the VANcast originally aired as a live room on Wednesday, July 13th at 6:30pm Pacific time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Harman Dayal dig into the Canucks' lack of moves over draft weekend, including J.T. Miller's future. Also, potential available players in free agency that could be intriguing for Vancouver including Nicolas Roy and Colin White, and to wrap up, a look back at Day 2 of the NHL Draft, and this week's development camp.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drancer and Lalji recap the Canucks night in the first round of the NHL draft in Montreal. The guys discuss the rumoured deal that feel apart on the draft floor involving Vancouver's J.T. Miller and the New York Islanders. The guys grade the Canucks selecting Jonathan Lekkerimaki with the 15th pick overall and what might be in store for the Canucks led by Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin on day of the draft on Friday.This podcast was a live room which originally recorded at 9pm Pacific time on Thursday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas and Farhan recap the three year extension for Brock Boeser, what the term and money means for the player and the organization and what J.T. Miller's future is with the Canucks, who should deal the star forward if a new deal isn't reached by training camp. Plus the guys discuss the additions to the Canucks coaching staff, including Mike Yeo and Trent Cull with the big club, and former Hawks head coach Jeremy Colliton who will coach the farm team in Abbotsford and Farhan and Thomas look at possible first round selections for the Canucks who select 15 on Thursday night in Montreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup win, including the path the team took to get there, if they can continue to win, and the lessons the Canucks can learn from them. Also, contract decisions ahead for both the Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then, they make their cases for the Sedins to be in the Hall of Fame, talk the latest in Canucks rumors, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Thomas discuss the Canucks free agent signing of Andrei Kuzmenko and what the forward brings to the team and who he might play with next season. The guys get into the reason why Kuzmenko decided to pick Vancouver and the special relationship he has with General Manager Patrik Allvin.Plus Drancer and Lalji take a look at some of the players the Canucks might be willing to deal this off-season to make cap space, including Conor Garland, Tanner Pearson in order to afford Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys discuss the long layoff for the two time defending cup champs, the goaltending matchup and who the best player is, in this series?Plus the guys take a look at the goaltending depth behind Canucks starter Thatcher Demko, and we discuss the new coaching hire in Vegas for Bruce Cassidy and the contract offer to John Tortorella to coach the Philadelphia Flyers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji return with a live room edition of the VANcast, post the LIghtning's 3-1 in over the Rangers in game 5 of the Eastern Final.Plus the boys answer your Canuck questions in this off-season VANcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Edmonton Oilers' playoff elimination after being swept by the Colorado Avalanche, and the team's near-future. Also, how that roster stacks up against the Canucks, and a dive into Vancouver's extendable players.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer dig into the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Avalanche, and what it will take for the Canucks to get back into contention, and the Eastern Conference Final between the Lightning and Rangers.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Farhan and Drancer discuss Thursday night's Game 5 of the Battle of the Alberta, chat about some upcoming decisions the Canucks organization needs to make for some of their players, and share their thoughts on the rest of round 2 of the NHL Playoffs.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau joins Farhan and Thomas to discuss returning to the Canucks as bench boss, the changes to his coaching staff, analytics, specialty teams, what changes he'd like to see with the roster and he gives his thoughts on the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer answer your questions in an off-season mailbag. The boys touch on a number of subjects including the Canucks cap situation, JT Miller and Brock Boeser's future in Vancouver, the prospect pipeline, what the team might be looking for to improve the blue line depth and the relationship between coach Bruce Boudreau and management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer kick off the show with a spirited discussion about the playoff action over the weekend, with five different Game 7s in two days. Then with Bruce Boudreau set to return next season, what are his biggest needs for next season? Then, the guys take a look at Round 2 of the playoffs, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Drance and Harman Dayal host a live edition of the VANcast where they watch the end of the Tampa/Toronto OT, the Oilers win over the Kings and also touch on the Canes/Bruins and St. Louis/Minnesota series.Plus they answer your off-season questions on your Vancouver Canucks.This podcast was recorded live as part of a 'live room' on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer dig into the changes the Canucks have made within the organization, a decision on Bruce Boudreau still looms large, Andrei Kuzmenko, NHL & NBA playoffs, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer dissect the end of season press conference from president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford and General Manager Patrik Allvin, specifically the critical comments made about head coach Bruce Boudreau's coaching style.The guys discuss the chances that Boudreau would now want to return to coach the Canucks after these comments, where Bruce's possible landing spot could end up being next season and who Jim Rutherford might have in mind to be the next head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer recap media availability on locker clean out day for the Canucks, including Brock Boeser discussing his father's health, and injury updates for the team. Also, goalie workloads in a full NHL season, how the team views itself going into the offseason, Bruce Boudreau, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer discuss the Canucks elimination ahead of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the positive vibes that have been built since Bruce Boudreau took over and the decision to delay games during the Covid-19 lockdown which may have ultimately cost the Canucks a berth in the playoffs.The guys also address a winning culture mindset, Quinn Hughes record setting night, adding more leadership responsibility to the likes of Elias Pettersson and Hughes, and the goaltending assignments in the final two Canuck games of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the season winds down, and the Canucks are set to miss the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years, Farhan and Drancer take a look back over the season, and the future ahead, including the importance of an extension for Bruce Boudreau and what they want to see out of these last games of the season.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Drance from the Athletic and Farhan Lalji of TSN host a live room post game Q&A with Canucks fans after Vancouver's tough loss in Minnesota on Thursday night, which all but ends their hope of qualifying for the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji, hosts of 'The VANcast' for The Athletic, for this Canucks Live Room. Listen to the guys as they take your questions and dish out their thoughts on tonight's 4-3 OT loss to the Senators.Please note: This Live Room was recorded on April 19, 2022Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer analyze the Canucks' OT win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night, and where they sit in a very tight playoff race down the stretch. Also, the team's power play reemerges, Elias Pettersson shines bright again, discussing Vasily Podkolzin and Alex Chiasson, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer discuss the benefits of a play-in playoff format for the NHL, and how the league is missing the boat on expanding their playoff system like the NBA and MLB have done in the recent past.The guys tap their sticks for the Canucks who are riding a three game win streak as their faint playoff hopes remain, with 9 games remaining.Plus the guys provide their opinion on the play off Will Lockwood, Vasily Podkolzin, Conor Garland and Alex Chiasson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and guest co-host Harman Dayal welcome Ryan Johnson, the Canucks director of player development and the General Manager of the playoff bound Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League.Farhan and Harman ask Ryan how he has fit in under the new management regime led by Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin. The guys ask RJ about the strides that goalies Spencer Martin Arturs Silovs and Mikey DiPietro have taken this season, using the AHL as more of a development league for top prospects and what it was like to get the first year AHL team off the ground in the midst of a pandemic.Plus the guys get the inside scoop on prospects including Jack Rathbone, William Lockwood, Danila Klimovich and how much struggling Canucks forward Vasili Podkolzin can benefit from a long playoff run with Abbotsford this Spring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji, hosts of 'The VANcast' host a Live Room post game VANcast after the Canucks loss to St. Louis in Vancouver on Wednesday night. The boys take your questions and break down the loss and the Canucks playoff chances which are drifting further away from reality.Please note: This live room was recorded on March 30, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer break down Monday's 4-1 loss to St. Louis to end their grueling road trip, discuss where this trip leaves them in the playoff race, and what the next three games mean. Also thoughts on Thatcher Demko's performances as of late, and a discussion of expectation and fatigue, Conor Garland, the forward crew after the departure of Tyler Motte and more!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji of 'The VANcast' with Canucks staff writer Harman Dayal host a Live Room post game VANcast after the Canucks loss to Minnesota on Thursday night The boys take your questions and break down the Canucks' taking 3 of a possible 4 points against tough teams in Colorado and Minnesota.Please note: This live room was recorded on March 24, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji, hosts of 'The VANcast' for The Athletic, and Canucks staff writer Harman Dayal for this Live Room. Listen to the trio as they take your questions and break down the Canucks' moves at the trade deadline.Please note: This live room was recorded on March 21, 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farhan and Drancer return to recap Tuesday night's 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils, discuss Bo Horvat's performance as of late, and Drancer's postgame conversation with him about coming back from his second bout with COVID-19, and responding to criticism.Next, discussing why OEL isn't killing penalties, Harman Dayal's article on J.T. Miller and his competitiveness, and his longterm future with the Canucks, and as the trade deadline approaches, thoughts on Tyler Motte and Jaroslav Halak, and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest VANcast, Farhan and Drancer are joined by Bruce Boudreau the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Gabby tells the boys how he has been enjoying the city, the love and support from the fans and the connection that he has made with his team. Plus, he shares stories of his coaching mentor Roger Nielson, he addresses the injury to Elias Pettersson, the suspect officiating in the loss to Tampa Bay and Bruce looks ahead to the stretch drive for the Vancouver Canucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Thomas Drance, Farhan Lalji, and Harman Dayal as they take your questions and break down tonight's game against the Canadiens.Please note: This live room was recorded on March 9, 2022.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Thomas look back on the Canucks 3rd period rally and a gutsy comeback win over the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday night.The guys discuss the upcoming seven game home stand and how it's in the teams hands to change the conversation for Jim Rutherford and company leading up to the deadline. Tyler Myers, Tyler Motte, Con or Garland, Jaroslav Halak, Brock Boeser and J.T. Miller remain the Canucks most valuable trade chips, plus, it's a no brainer for the Canucks, it's time to extend head coach Bruce Boudreau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an all new VANcast, with the Canucks winners of 5 of the past 7 games, Farhan and Drancer discuss what the team should do with Jaroslav Halak who has struggled his last few times in net, and if the veteran will waive his no move to be dealt by the deadline.Staying on the subject of the trade deadline, Thomas and Farhan discuss reports from NHL insiders Pierre Lebrun, Frank Seravalli and Elliotte Friedman that Canuck players aren't pleased hearing their names mentioned in trade rumours.The guys also take a look at the upcoming schedule for the Canucks and the teams that they are chasing, as Vancouver continues to push towards a late season run and a playoff slot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drancer, Farhan, and Harman Dayal jump into their first postgame live room to discuss the Canucks' 7-2 loss to the Devils with subscribers on Monday night.Please note: This live room was recorded February 28, 2022.Save on a subscription for The Athletic: theathletic.com/vancast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an all new VANcast, Farhan and Thomas look back on the Canucks huge 7-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night and the fact that the team has won 4 of their past 5 games, which throws a wrench into the team un loading at the trade deadline. The guys discuss the continued progression of Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Höglander, Elias Pettersson's shooting percentage and Thatcher Demko's highlight reel windmill save and his maturity into a star player for the Canucks.Plus Drancer and Farhan discuss the latest trade rumours involving J.T. Miller and look ahead to the four game road trip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On an all new VANcast with Farhan and Drancer, the boys discuss Elias Pettersson's red hot roll of late, recording 17 points in his past 15 contests as the franchise centre is finally figuring out his game. We also get into the question of leadership with respect to how Petey interacts with a strong personality in J.T. Miller and Miller and a struggling captain in Bo Horvat.Farhan and Thomas also discuss the reworked power-play and we take a look at the disastrous season for Jason Dickinson in Vancouver, and if he could perhaps fetch anything on trade deadline day, as his time in Vancouver with the Canucks has clearly not worked out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.