Clay's Canucks Commentary

I'm back after a week away...and my son Sean is now married and I have a brand new daughter-in-law!I recap the wedding and also share some thoughts surrounding letting go of Sean. I tie this into some things that we can let go of as Canucks fans.

For my go-home show before Sean's wedding on August 8, I host a memorable Open Mic session along with multiple appearances by my son Sean. Along with one quick appearance by Sean's fiancee Francesca.

I start the show by running a giveaway thanks to our High Five from Sunday night's livestream. Then I am joined by my son Sean to discuss the Canucks and more importantly, his upcoming wedding on August 8.

I spend the first half of the show recapping the Canucks management and coaching hires, the NHL Entry Draft, free agency, and trades. Then, after my mid-show sponsor read, all heck breaks lose!

No, this is not another "Trade Elias Pettersson" episode. But I talk about why the Vancouver Canucks' centre has struggled over the past couple seasons, and how he might be able to regain his form this season.

I am joined by Jeff Paterson of Rink Wide: Vancouver to talk about the Vancouver Canucks including their moves, their outlook, and their expectations for the upcoming season. Jeff also shares some wise and insightful words about the demise of Sportsnet 650.

I discuss the prospect pool of the Vancouver Canucks. After a few slim years, it looks to be the strongest it's been in a while. But it still has a long way to go.

I discuss the naming of Manny Malhotra's coaching staff for the Vancouver Canucks as well as the value of Elias Pettersson.

Leo Carlsson will make $18M/season starting next season, making him the league's highest-paid player...for now. How long will it be before we get a $20M man?

We also talk about the latest Elias Pettersson rumours, and I end off the stream by giving my reflections on 26 years of marriage.

I talk about why it doesn't make sense to me to trade Elias Pettersson right now while his value isn't that high.

I also discuss the shutting down of Sportsnet 650 including the possible reasons why.

I end off the show by bringing in Hall of Fame member Fangirl to celebrate her birthday.