Rink Wide: Vancouver

Latvia stunned Sweden in the quarter-finals at the World Hockey Championship off the back of Canucks goalie prospect Arturs Silovs who made 40 saves in the win. JPat and Wadden recap that exhilarating victory for the Latvians, while also unpacking Canada's win over Finland. 

The show wraps with a look back at the Florida Panthers advancing to the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night. They also tee up game 4 of the Western final which goes down tonight in Dallas. 

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The Stanley Cup playoffs have shrunk to four teams with both series on the brink of elimination. That means the off-season work begins to ramp up for the Vancouver Canucks. The salary cap continues to be the Canucks Achilles heel. JPat and Wadden discuss the reality of having to move the 11th overall pick as a sweetener to get off of a bad contract. The boys go over the report out of Chicago that the Blackhawks could be interested in that pick. 

With the Memorial Cup happening this weekend in Kamloops, JPat reminisces on his time as the voice of the Blazers, while unpacking what this years tournament will mean for the city of Kamloops. 

The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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News out of Russia broke on Monday that Canucks forward Vitali Kravtsov was returning to the KHL after signing a two-year deal with his former club Chelyabinsk Traktor. JPat and Wadden discuss the young Russians time in Vancouver, which can only be described as underwhelming.

The boys go over the stellar performance from Arturs Silovs at the World Hockey Championship. The Canucks goalie prospect backstopped Latvia to the quarter-finals after beating Switzerland 4-3 in overtime. They also touch on Canada getting the game winning goal from Tyler Myers in a win over Czechia, while praising Connor Garland who also scored in team USA's win over Sweden. 

The show wraps with a recap on the action in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Special Long Weekend edition of the pod, as JPat and Wadden welcome in Canucks anthem singer Jugpreet Bajwa for a conversation about his life as a visually impaired hockey fan. The boys also go over another stellar performance from Arturs Silovs at the World Hockey Championship, while also going over the action from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the big news coming out of Toronto, after the Maple Leafs parted ways with their general manager Kyle Dubas. 

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As the Canucks head into what will be a difficult off-season, JPat and Wadden dissect Thomas Drance's latest piece on the Athletic where he breaks down the different routes Patrik Allvin could go when it comes to opening up much needed salary cap space. The boys also answer some of your Ask JPat questions, while teeing up the start to the Eastern Conference Final. 

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The Canucks announced on Tuesday that the team hired a new Director of Sport Performance, bringing in Alex Trinca who previously worked with Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin with the Pittsburgh Penguins. JPat and Wadden discuss the ridiculousness of the outrage some fans had for bringing in another former Penguin staffer. The boys also chat about Canada's win at the World Hockey Championship, while reflecting on Connor Garland and Arturs Silovs games with the US and Lativa respectively. 

The show wraps with a look at the chaos that is happening with the Coyotes in Arizona.

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Andrew Wadden and Jeff Paterson begin by discussing the remaining teams in the Sunbelt final four and how it may impact TV ratings. They also delve into the news that Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki will be loaned out to the SHL in Sweden, specifically to the team Orebro, and speculate on the reasons behind this decision and the lukewarm reception from Canucks fans regarding Lekkerimäki's underwhelming first season.

The talk then shifts to the Canucks’ core players and compare them to the Dallas Stars’ core. They analyze the players considered part of the Canucks’ core, including Hughes, Pettersson, Demko, and Miller, and discuss the challenges the team faces in building a competitive roster. They highlight the success of the Stars’ core players and how their contracts have defied initial expectations.

The hosts wrap up the episode with a lighthearted mention of Bo Horvat’s banner still hanging at the Canucks bar and grill at YVR, acknowledging that it’s a minor issue in comparison to other challenges facing the team.

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Andrew Wadden and Jeff Paterson dive into the latest off-season news surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. They kick things off by analyzing the impressive performance of JT Miller at the U.S. Open qualifier and even take a moment to reflect on his golfing skills. Then updates on the ongoing World Hockey Championship, shedding light on the standout performances of Canucks players representing their respective countries.

Wadden and JPat delve into the valuable lessons the Canucks can learn from teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite having high-powered offenses, both teams have faced struggles in the playoffs. The guys discuss the importance of building a strong defense core and the impact of solid goaltending in the quest for playoff success, focusing on the current core players of the Canucks, including Demko, Hughes, Pettersson, and Miller, the hosts evaluate their contributions and examine the team’s roster construction challenges, particularly in light of salary cap constraints.

Also taking a look at the upcoming off-season and the pressure the Canucks face to make significant changes in order to improve their chances of reaching the playoffs.

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The Canucks announced on Thursday that the 2023 training camp would take place in Victoria from September 21st-25th. JPat explains why he likes Victoria as a host, but wonders why the city of Kelowna has yet to be picked as a host of the annual camp. The boys also go over the start of the World Hockey Championship, as Canada faced Latvia to kickoff the tourney, while speculating what JT Miller will shoot at US Open regional qualifying this coming Monday.

Patrick Johnston from the Province joins for his weekly chat.

The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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The Canucks released a promotional commercial to sell season tickets for next year that's message didn't sit well for some of the fans. JPat and Wadden discuss the ridiculousness of the outrage that some have for the video. The boys also chatted about John Garrett getting recognized by the city yesterday, Connor Garland wearing a letter for Team USA at the Worlds, plus JT Miller trying to qualify for the US Open.

The show wraps with a recap of last nights action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

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