On this post game edition of the VANcast, Farhan and Thomas breakdown the Canucks 5-4 overtime win vs the Sharks in San Jose. The guys discuss Tyler Myers and Travis Hamonic being on the ice in the final seconds and Myers gaff which led to a last second goal by the Sharks to send it to overtime before J.T. Miller scored in extra time to win it for Vancouver..

The guys debate if the Canucks on ice issues have been fixed since Bruce Boudreau took over as head coach. The negatives though continue to outweigh the positives with defence, power-play, penalty kill and the sporadic play of Nils Höglander, Vasili Podkolzin and Jason Dickinson taking centre stage over the upbeat general vibe of the team, slightly better 5 on 5 play, an improving Elias Pettersson the addition of Conor Garland and Kyle Burroughs and a defined, dependable 4th line.

Plus the guys discuss possible trade chips for the Canucks, including Brock Boeser, Hamonic, Tucker Poolman, Dickinson and J.T. Miller.

Farhan and Drancer return to recap a big Canucks win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Thatcher Demko again stands strong. What would it take for Demko to enter the Vezina conversation? Also, Vancouver's newfound first line, winning 2 of 3 without Quinn Hughes, and a discussion about d-men Travis Hamonic and Luke Schenn. To wrap up, a heated debate about the Super Bowl.

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On an all new VANcast, Farhan and Drancer breakdown yet another Canucks loss, and the team continuing to struggle in the first period of games. The guys discuss Jaroslav Halak's performance, and his bonus which kicked in during this game and how not even the best goaltending performance could have beaten a very prepared New York Islanders team on Wednesday night. 

The guys look ahead to Saturday's game versus Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and how the Canucks might go about containing the Leaf superstar.

The guys talk about Elias Pettersson's ever improving game, but wonder why he isn't shooting more than he does and Farhan and Drancer stick tap Cammi Granato who joins the Vancouver Canucks from the Seattle Kraken as an assistant General Manager. 

Farhan and Drancer return after the All-Star break to discuss Quinn Hughes entering COVID-19 protocol, and if this team can function in this next homestand with out him. Is it time to give Jack Rathbone some time? They also chat about the All-Star game, and if Hughes should've been there, and Thatcher Demko's performance. Then, Jim Rutherford is eyeing a retool rather than a rebuild for this team, and what should be the next steps toward that. Also, discussing Halak, the schedule ahead, and VANcast bingo!

On this episode of the VANcast, Drancer and Lalji discuss the Canucks regulation loss to Nashville as the team reaches the all-star break. The guys praise the work of head coach Bruce Boudreau who has brought positive energy to the team, but will need his squad to go on another streak after the break, to change Jim Rutherford's mind come trade deadline.

Farhan and Drancer discuss the last 2 games, and having two very different Canucks team show up to each one. Also, navigating the use of Jaroslav Halak, diving into the latest trade rumors, seeing the best and worst performances from J.T. Miller.

To wrap up, expectations for the next two games vs the Blackhawks and Predators, and the guys share their thoughts on the NFL divisional championships over the weekend, and a Rams- Bengals Super Bowl matchup in Los Angeles.

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Farhan and Drancer return with a new VANcast on a very busy day in Vancouver, after team president Jim Rutherford introduced Patrik Allvin as the new General Manager. The guys discuss what Allvin brings to the organization, the hiring of Émilie Castonguay as assistant general manager, and what other moves Rutherford might have up his sleeve as the Canucks continue to rebuild not only the team, but the front office as well. 

The guys also praise the work of third string goalie Spencer Martin and they provide an update on all the players currently in COVID-19 protocol and they give their picks for the conference finals this weekend in the NFL.

Farhan and Drancer return to share their thoughts of the two home losses for the Canucks over the weekend, as there was still lots to like, but the team is losing ground with January games being critical. Also, mismanagement of goaltender Mikey Dipietro, and where is Jaroslav Halak? Then, takeaways from Pettersson and Boeser's perfomances, the PK is again a liability, and some important personnel decisions to make in the next couple of months.

To wrap up, they discuss a wild NFL playoff weekend.

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Drancer and Lalji discuss the end of the Canucks road trip which saw them win in workman like fashion vs the Predators in Nashville last night, finishing the season long road swing with two straight wins, after dropping games in Florida, Tampa Bay and Carolina.

The guys take a look at the play of Elias Pettersson who seems to be out of his season long funk, and how he is much better at centre than on the wing.

Farhan and Thomas also breakdown the off-season list of things to do for President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford, including what he will do with JT MIller, pending UFA Tyler Motte, and tweaking the roster with a better bottom 6, stronger defence and more depth.

Plus the guys discuss the trending feud in Edmonton between hall of fame hockey writer Jim Matheson and Oilers star forward Leon Draisaitl and they give you their NFL picks as the divisional playoffs happen this weekend.

Farhan and Drancer dive into Canucks win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, and a big breakthrough performance from one Elias Pettersson. Also, tempering expectations for Thatcher Demko. 

Next, they chat about Connor Garland heading to the COVID-19 list, and the challenges of managing a roster with these constant changes before discussing the success of the 4th line and breaking down the Canucks' D-pairings. To wrap up, they dive into Jack Rathbone's status, and review their picks from the NFL playoff weekend.

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