Locked On Canucks - Daily Podcast On The Vancouver Canucks

Managing editor of Canucks Army and co-host of Roxy Fever, JACKSON McDONALD joins the show to talk a tale of two hockey games in St, Louis and New Jersey, and what exactly to make of these Canucks through seven games. Plus we compare the Hughes Bros in the only stat category that matters: quality of nicknames.

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THOMAS DRANCE of The Athletic Vancouver joins the show to discuss the Canucks' bottom-six forwards after a monster performance from the fourth line leads to questions about how this third line can be used as it searches for an identity. Plus, how good has Jake Virtanen really been? Where's the best place for Adam Gaudette? And when should we start to worry about Micheal Ferland? All that and more, live from the rink in St. Louis.

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J.T. Miller continues his hot start and the powerplay finally looks powerful as the Canucks down Detroit to the tune of a 5-1 beat down. The fourth line shines in a match-up role, everybody gets physical in a grunty game, Thatcher Demko looks solid in his season debut, and there's just something different about this team's vibe. They feel like a family for the first time in a long time.

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As surface level complaints about aesthetics and presentation drive a certain sect of Canuck fans insane, Justin tries to avoid being called negative by offering three compliments in exchange for one criticism. A trio of surprise players have been the Canucks' best skaters to start the year, but rumours of long-term plans on the back-end are a cause for concern.

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The Canucks squeeze out a 3-2 victory in the shootout over Alain Vigneault's Philadelphia Flyers, and you have to appreciate seeing a former key contributor to Vancouver success because there aren't that many left in the league. Vancouver's star skaters may be starting the season slow, but an emerging star between the pipes is carrying the load. Jake Virtanen is finding consistency in his game. And perhaps the Big 3 forwards should be expanded to a Big 5 as Miller and Pearson continue to roll.

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Handing Horvat the captaincy lingers as a rare emotional moment from a team that hasn't had a ton of emotional resonance in recent years, Sedin retirement feelings notwithstanding. And amidst the returning faces of old school Canucks during Wednesday's ceremony, two notable names of the past stand out in their absence, and have equally shaky relationships with the team for completely different reasons.

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Bo Horvat is named captain in a moving anniversary ceremony before the Canucks blow the doors off the LA Kings 8-2 in their home opener. Quinn Hughes shines despite his ice-time. And maybe Brandon Sutter can be a positive contributor to a team that has depth.

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Adam Gaudette fights to cement his spot, Travis Green mixes it up looking for any sign of a spark, and while it's early yet, the Baertschi Brigade can already take a victory lap.

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Some quick analysis of Vancouver's 3-0 defeat on the road to the Calgary Flames, as the Canucks head into their home opener still in search of a win. What to do with Vancouver's powerplay units? A fond farewell to "fan favourite" Alex Biega. And why no, the Pittsburgh Penguins do not want Brandon Sutter back.

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Thatcher Demko reveals he's never seen a horse before, as the Canucks spend their off-days in Banff riding at a dude ranch. Travis Green's roster decisions back up the fans hollers that Sutter and Eriksson cost Vancouver their season opener, much to the chagrin of media types who spent days trying to absolve Vancouver's lightning rod center of any responsibility for the loss. Quinn Hughes is capable in his own end, contrary to what a vocal minority wants to believe. And Francesco Aquilini makes his annual media appearance on Sportsnet 650.

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