Canucks Central

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah are joined by Canucks prospect Victor Mancini, who shares his thoughts on Abbotsford’s playoff run, adjusting to pro hockey, and learning from star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Mancini also reflects on the impact of Adam Foote as a coach and reacts to Jim Rutherford’s comments about Hughes, the offseason, and the team’s direction. Plus, the guys weigh in on Mitch Marner’s postseason struggles, Elias Pettersson’s playoff mindset, and what Conor Garland and D-Petey could fetch on the trade market.

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 tackle your mailbag questions on the latest episode of Canucks Central. They share early impressions of Adam Foote’s coaching style and discuss how the rest of his staff might take shape—including power play responsibilities and potential veteran additions. The guys explore the Canucks’ spending power heading into the offseason, break down the upside of prospects like Tom Willander, D-Petey, and Lekkerimäki, and weigh ideal winger fits for Elias Pettersson. Plus: What matters more in a head coach—tactics or leadership?

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 sit down for an exclusive conversation with Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford. Rutherford discusses why Adam Foote earned the head coaching job, the organization's commitment to keeping Quinn Hughes long-term, and how Elias Pettersson is preparing for a stronger season. He outlines the team's offseason strategy—highlighting potential trades, free agency goals, and the importance of roster continuity. Plus, Rutherford reflects on the challenges of last season, the team’s response to adversity, and what comes next for 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.

Kevin Woodley joins the show to break down the goaltending performances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and how the Canucks can maintain their defensive structure under new head coach Adam Foote. He also shares thoughts on what Vancouver must do to generate more offense next season. Later, Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah react to listener texts and weigh in on the biggest Hockey stories of the day.

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. Topics include whether Filip Hronek is expendable after the Canucks signed Tom Willander, the value of investing in a high-priced goalie in the playoffs, and if hiring an inexperienced head coach is a smart 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.

Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah react to the Canucks naming Adam Foote the 22nd head coach in franchise history. They evaluate his promotion over candidates like Marco Sturm and Manny Malhotra, his impact on Quinn Hughes, and the challenge of stepping into a lead role. Plus, they discuss how much of next season’s success will hinge on roster upgrades, not just coaching—and whether Tom Willander could help Abbotsford in the Calder Cup Playoffs after signing his ELC.

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 former Canuck Ed Jovanovski to talk about the Panthers-Leafs series and how the defending champs are looking with their new additions as they try to go back-to-back. Also, hear from Harman Dayal of The Athletic on the coaching search, names the Canucks could look at in free agency, 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 get into the latest surrounding the Canucks' search for a Head Coach, a couple new names to add to the list, and who the frontrunners are for the job. They also talk about Rick Tocchet potentially going to Philly and takeaways from the Stanley Cup 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.

Dan and Bik are joined by Don Taylor to chat about all the potential coaching candidates the Canucks might be looking at, while looking also at what the Abbotsford Canucks are going in the Calder Cup playoffs and seeing if Sammy Blais might be able to bring some energy into the Canucks lineup next season. They wind down the conversation with the UFA market, the NHL playoffs, and the Leafs potentially getting in their own way again.

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 run down a report from Elliotte Friedman that the Canucks have a shortlist of coaches they're interviewing, including former Canucks Marco Sturm and Abbotsford head coach Manny Malholtra. They chat about the optics of how it would look if Rick Tocchet were to accept a coaching position in the west instead of the east coast. The top 50 UFA list is also brought up and how underwhelming the list of talented players are this Summer.

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.