In the four games since our last episode - because the Canucks were rewarded with two lengthy breaks - the team has gone back & forth, alternating losses & wins. Tocchet has reunited the Lotto line to help generate some additional offense (and possibly give Pettersson a chance to play with skill), and the epic road trip continues. All-star voting has started, Anna wants things around the ASG to settle down, and she also asks Chris if the result in the World Junior hockey tournament means Canada is crap now.

Yes, it's that kind of show.

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In a very special episode, and what we think is a first for the podcast, Chris records a solo show for Christmas Day to recap the Vancouver Canucks week that was. And what a week that it was as the team finds itself atop the NHL standings. Plus Chris shares a few festive holiday memories of his and a few from some of our listeners.

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Luongo is up on the ring, Kuzmenko has heard the message, and Dakota Joshua be scorin' all the goals. Anna & Chris reflect on their piss-poor point prognostications and wonder if it's finally time for them to become optimistic about the Canucks. And it's that time of year where they share their New Years Resolutions.

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On a night where the greatest Canadian soccer player of all-time retires, the high-scoring Hughes derby took place at Rogers Arena. The Canucks also put up a pair of wins against the Wild & Hurricanes in uninspiring and somewhat inspiring fashion.

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With the Vancouver Canucks back from a quick trip to Calgary, and a week where they grabbed four of six points, Anna & Chris discuss what they liked most of what they saw and whether the team can continue to build on the success they continue to see - despite looking like a team that does things messy.

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Quinn Hughes is definitely captain material. JT Miller is giving effs all over the ice. Brock Boeser is becoming the power forward we've always wanted him to be. And the rest of the team is taking note. The Vancouver Canucks go .500 in between two episodes and we're not at all upset. Boy is it good to watch exciting Canucks hockey again.

And last but not least, Anna & Chris discuss the proliferation of sports betting advertisements and share their thoughts on the potential impact it has on us all.

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Anna & Chris return after a brief Remembrance Day break to discover the Vancouver Canucks are still following their winning ways, despite a couple tough games in the last two. Not only that, as of recording the Canucks have three names at the top of the league scoring race. And who's got the best moustache (so far) on the team?

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The Vancouver Canucks continue to win games and play some exciting hockey. Petey leads the league in scoring, Thatcher has Vezina-level stats, and Quinn is looking at the Norris and saying "how ya doin'?" Anna and Chris talk about what they liked about the past week, how the Canucks look to continue all the good they are doing on the ice as they head back out on the road, and set up the next two weeks of games (because there won't be a show next week).

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The Vancouver Canucks got points from all three games this past week, and were it not for a hot goaltender and some cold officiating, were within reach of a three-for-three week of wins. Anna & Chris wonder if this version of the Canucks is the real deal and whether we can expect the good times to continue to roll. And with player safety & injuries a current topic, the pair discuss what more can be done to ensure players are kept healthy while on the ice.

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Three games into the season and Rick Tocchet has suggested the Vancouver Canucks, save for Thatcher Demko, are soft. Is it too early to castigate the team? And did we see the comment generate the desired outcome in Tampa Bay & Florida? And with it getting so close to Hallowe'en, Tyler Myers is channeling his inner-Mike Myers in an attempt to kill early season momentum.

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