Canucks Central

Dan and Sat dissect what's gone wrong for the Hurricanes in their series against Florida and ask whether Rod Brind’Amour’s approach has hit a ceiling. They dive into Carolina’s flawed defensive makeup, Florida’s playoff killers, and what lessons the Canucks can take as they aim for sustainable contention. Plus — is anyone actually paying Sam Bennett $10M?

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 Riccio and Satiar Shah take your submissions in a new edition of Overrated/Underrated with Producer Elan Chark— from Lekkerimäki trade talk to flag football in the Olympics, protecting Quinn Hughes, and the value of AHL playoff 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 Riccio and Satiar Shah break down the Islanders' front-office search with guest Stefen Rosner, who explains why Brendan Shanahan could be a leading candidate and how New York plans to retool around its core, not rebuild. Later, Sam Cosentino joins the show to assess the Canucks’ options at the draft, weigh in on Lekkerimäki vs. Willander as trade chips, and discuss which prospects could make a faster NHL impact. Plus, thoughts on Abbotsford’s playoff surge and what it means for Vancouver’s pipeline.

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 Riccio and Satiar Shah open the show by breaking down Abbotsford’s Game 3 win and the standout performance from Arturs Silovs. They discuss Linus Karlsson’s NHL potential, the need for another draft hit, and whether the Canucks should entertain trading Filip Hronek this offseason.

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 the show to break down the goaltending matchup in the Western Conference Final. He explains why limiting rush chances is crucial for the Oilers, evaluates Stuart Skinner’s flaws, and weighs in on whether Jake Oettinger is overrated or underrated. Then, Brandon Astle checks in from the AHL playoffs to talk about Abbotsford’s strong postseason run, Artūrs Šilovs’ standout play, and what the Canucks’ approach to scouting might mean for their first-round pick. Later, Dan and Sat discuss potential trade targets for the Canucks this offseason — including ideal fits and what the price might be.

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 to kick off the show. They discuss the Canucks’ pursuit of a top-six center, why Vancouver is preparing for an aggressive offseason, and the likelihood of big names moving across the league. Plus, Seravalli weighs in on the futures of Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and why Marco Rossi could become a trade chip to watch. Also: what’s next for Brendan Shanahan and the Islanders’ front office?

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 Riccio and Satiar Shah welcome Sportsnet’s Gene Principe to break down what’s driving the Oilers’ playoff success, including Kris Knoblauch’s impact behind the bench, the importance of special teams, and the playoff effectiveness of Evander Kane. Gene also weighs in on potential LTIR rule changes and how playoff pressure varies by market. Later, Don Taylor joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of playing in a Canadian market, how Elias Pettersson compares to early Sedins, and whether the Canucks should explore offseason options like John Tavares. Plus, Don reflects on Rick Tocchet’s departure and what it might mean for Vancouver’s direction.

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 Riccio and Satiar Shah react to Rick Tocchet’s first media availability as Flyers head coach, including his pointed comments on Elias Pettersson’s confidence and leadership. They explore whether Canadian market pressure is overblown, the difference between criticism of stars like McDavid vs. Marner, and how team identity is built around players like Barkov and Tkachuk.

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.

In the open to the show Dan and Sat discuss how Adam Foote will use a positive reinforcement approach to get the best out of Elias Pettersson and get him back to franchise centre form next season which will ultimately help the Canucks cause to return to the playoffs. 

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 an emergency edition of In The Booth, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss Adam Foote being hired as the new head coach of the Canucks, speculate on who could be added to his coaching staff and talk about the team signing Tom Willander to an entry level contract.

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.