In this episode of Canucks Only, Rob and Shylo talk the Canucks’ preseason and break down everything that stood out before the puck officially dropped on the 2025 season.

From surprising performances by veterans like Tyler Myers to breakout showings from young guns like Cootes, Bains, and Sasson, the duo dissect what the exhibition games revealed about the team’s depth and direction. They talk defensive pairings, the emergence of DPettey and Mancini, the goaltending pipeline, and the quiet but impressive restocking of the system under the Rutherford–Allvin regime. With optimism returning after a brutal previous season, Rob and Shylo reflect on whether this year’s Canucks finally look ready to take a real step forward—or if it’s just another preseason mirage.