Pucks On Net

FINALLY! A full bench! First time in months! Just in time to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins and their mission from god to win the Stanley Cup!

Ryan, Dave, Paul and Geeta join you this week to talk about the conference finals, whether Steven Stamkos will make an appearance for Tampa and just what he could bring to this already white hot Tampa team.

They also look at the controversial annual tradition of banning non-Lightning apparel in Tampa Bay and even moving fans out of prime seats based on their jersey or t-shirt. Is this right? Should the NHL intervene? Or can the Lightning do a much better spinning it?

They look at the Capitals, the team of destiny this year and their second round exit to Pittsburgh. What needs to be done in the offseason? anything?

Finally, they look at the NHL coaching firings, hirings and swaps and Ryan and Geeta share a couple hockey related Tinder stories all while the gang realizes that Edmonton and Colorado aren't too far off...

Enjoy!

LIVE..on tape...on location from the Vancouver Canucks Draft Lottery Party at Boston Pizza, Geeta and Ryan gear up for what could possibly be the biggest draft pick in Canucks' history

In a cozy booth at the Stadium District Boston Pizza, they talk about the buzz in the air as Canucks fans jam pack the restaurant to see just where the Canucks will pick in June as well as the other 14 teams trying to get as high of a pick as possible.

They also talk about Jason Spezza and the Dallas Stars taking the early edge in the 2nd round of the playoffs, talk with long time/first time Cole about selling Canucks' season tickets and what a first overall draft pick could do for business.

They look at an adorable cat scurry across the ice during the warm up in San Jose, talk about Sakic and Roy in Colorado, whether their jobs will ever be on the line there and Geeta gives her 2nd round Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions!

It's a fun and loud podcast this week!

Enjoy!

First round of the playoffs wraps up, Tarasenko and Hitchcock disagree on ice time and the Capitals and Penguins are getting ready for a CLASSIC!

Dave, P Mac and Ryan are with you this week to talk about the first round upsets. What will happen in Los Angeles and New York following disappointing first round exits? Firings? Trades? Buy outs? Who knows!

They touch on the tough outing for the Florida Panthers and Jagr showing his age. Where can he wind up next year?

They also talk about the Canucks off season and whether or not they should be buyers on July 1st. Who should stay and be developed and who could be sent packing.

They look at Vladimir Tarasenko's on bench squabble with coach Ken Hitchcock and what this means for the team. Is he untouchable? Or can the Russian superstar be on the block?

Enjoy!

The band is back together! Well, except Dave, but Ryan, Geeta and P Mac are all in the same room again! They're talking about the 2nd round of the WHL Playoffs and the Kelowna Rockets and the Victoria Royals' series that Ryan was covering.

They touch on Andrew Shaw's use of a homophobic slur towards an NHL referee and gestures that got him both suspended and fined. They talk about the severity of the suspension and why it's necessary in this day and age.

They also look at Thatcher Demko's signing with the Canucks. There was some concern the hot shot Boston College goaltending prospect and 2nd round Canucks draft pick would not sign with the team and leave egg on the face on GM Jim Benning. They look at his summer plans and where he will wind up in the Canucks' system next season.

The gang looks at the Philly fans and the wild and unfortunate game 3 in Philadelphia as the Flyers and Capitals come together to calm a hostile crowd!

Finally, they look at Jonathan Drouin's amazing turnaround in Tampa. From being the black sheep of the organization. Sitting out the season after demanding a trade and off ice behaviour problems to playing a solid 200 foot game, the type of game Jon Cooper and Steve Yzerman wanted from him all along.

Enjoy!

With Ryan away on the road covering the WHL Playoffs, we put out a mid-week show from the Road. Featuring PON's black ace Stu Walters (TSN 1040, WHL on Shaw), Ryan and Grant, they set up to record as the Blues and Blackhawks head to overtime.

They look at the new big six year contracts in Toronto for Kadri and Rielly, what this means for the older Leafs and the pro's and con's of these long term deals. They also look at Henrik Lundqvist's eye injury in Game 1 vs Pittsburgh.

They also talk about Arizona Coyotes' firing their GM, what's needed to get them over the top and out of their rebuild mode and the new coach and GM in Ottawa.

The Canucks' offseason comes up again, the Sedins' fantastic leadership and just what is needed to help develop the young kids and turn them into the leaders and professionals that they are.

There's also a surprising amount of talk about Eric Brewer!

Enjoy!

The NHL season is over, a lot of teams were terrible, most of them Canadian and the PON'sters are getting ready for the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Paul, Ryan and a fired up Geeta via Skype are with you this week to talk about the Canucks year end awards and the potential buyout of Alex Burrows. They look at the positives and negatives of the Canucks' 2015/16 season and look towards the draft lottery.

Paul explains a couple draft lottery possibilities, and the gang tries to figure out what the Edmonton Oilers can do with that first overall draft pick, if they win the lottery, their fifth since 2010.

They look back at the never ending ceremony to honour the last game at Rexall Place and the pro's and mostly con's of the exhausting event. A lot of of Oilers' talk this week as this HAS to be the year they finally go in the right direction... It's gotta be. Right?

Finally, they look towards the playoffs, Geeta and Ryan rave about the Philadelphia Flyers and their always pesky playoff presence. They are the team that always makes the playoffs that much more interesting and they're going up against the Capitals, ready to upset!

The gang also talks about PK Subban trade possibilities AND the problems in Boston that could trickle down to Vancouver as new hires.

Enjoy!

The lazy dog days of the NHL regular season are here. Contenders are resting up, tank teams are putting their better players down with "injuries" to preserve them for summer hockey or as a precaution.

Dave, Geeta and Ryan join you this week to talk about the Canucks' weak defence going into the end of the season, the absolute positives of Nikita Tryamkin and Dan Hamhuis taking everybody's little brother, Ben Hutton, under his wing.

They look at Duncan Keith's latest suspension for a dangerous slash on Charlie Coyle, whether he deserved more and what will happen to the Blackhawks in the post-season. Could their deadline tinkering cause for a stinkering?

Another podcast, another week of slagging Nazem Kadri, who was both fined for embellishment AND cross checked a Red Wing in the head on Hockey Night in Canada.

Finally, the gang looks at the Oilers moving to Rexall and Ryan's trip to Prince Albert to cover the Raiders' early playoff exit!

Enjoy!

The 2015/16 NHL regular season is winding down, the kids are getting called up and most Canadian hockey fans are gearing up for the draft lottery.

Dave, Geeta and Ryan are here this week to talk about problems in Ottawa and their plans for the summer. What the New York Rangers need to do this post season to win it all (being more handsome isn't a problem). Lots of talk about Nail Yakupov's trade request from the Oilers and just where could the misunderstood Russian fist overall draft pick wind up?

They also touch on the Auston Matthews sweepstakes, the Canucks' chances drafting the Scottsdale boy first overall and the possible stigma attached to the kid that refused to play in the Canadian Hockey League and figured the Swiss League was a better place to play.

They talk about the Chicago Blackhawks tinkering with their winning formula, Ty Ronning heading to his hometown team, Jonathan Drouin's ongoing problems in Tampa Bay and the merits of kangaroo courts.

Finally, the gang discusses a personal concern and quandary proposed by the female voice of the podcast!

Enjoy!

Who's the captain of the New Jersey Devils? If you know this answer, you're a better man than us!

Ryan, Geeta and Dave are with you this week to talk all about Coach Willie D's doghouse, currently housing Belieber Jake Virtanen. There's a plethora of fallout from the Canucks' rookie's late night out on the town with his teammates and the Biebs.

They also talk about the four teams in the NHL without captains and who will wear the 'C' next season. Dave tries to name as many Carolina Hurricanes as possible and they look back at famous backup goalies who've won Stanley Cups.

They also talk about the Canucks' tank efforts the past week, their inability to score goals and Ryan Miller being one of the few bright spots as of late.

Enjoy!

The NHL season is winding down and for most teams in Canada, they're just playing it out.

A rare two man booth this week as P Mac and Ryan sit down with you to talk all about the Vancouver Canucks. From a rough loss full of injuries galore to the Winnipeg Jets, the giant Russian Nikita Tryamkin that signed and landed with the team to the correct pronunciation of his name and the role he'll have on the Canucks.

They also continue their Philadelphia Flyers discussion from last week, including a look at their rookie sensation, who's name resembles a ghost and a bear!

They look back at P Mac's play by play work form earlier in the day for a Bantam game on Shaw TV, Netflix choices and Ryan's love of the Portland Winterhawks in another weekly instalment of "Get Ryan Back To Portland!"

Finally, the guys take questions from the listeners on twitter. From the Canucks' tank to the inner workings of the podcast crew, this episode is all over the map!

Remember to hit up R&B Brewing at 54 East 4th ave in Vancouver for all your local craft beer needs!

Enjoy!