On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer are joined by The Athletic contributor Rick Dhaliwal to discuss the latest on the Canucks. The guys dive into Vasily Podkolzin's development and the possibility of the Russian forward making the jump to the NHL at some point this coming season. They also explore the latest on Travis Green's contract extension and how the hockey club needs to avoid the distraction of having this story persist once the puck drops. They guys finish up with a tribute to Howie Meeker who passed away earlier this week.