The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks episodes

June 14, 2021 Reliving the 2011 Final ten years later, assessing Canucks UFA's to be & Lukas Jasek leaving the farm for Finland
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer reflect on the 10-year anniversary of Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. The guys share some of their memories about the series and the way it ended. They also look at which of the Canucks pending UFA's -- Edler, Hamonic & Sutter -- has the most value. The guys also discuss Canuck prospect Lukas Jasek's decision to sign in Finland over the weekend rather than return to the AHL next season.
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39 min
June 11, 2021 Rounding out the coaching staff & down to the final four
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the changes made to the Canucks coaching staff. They discuss how new faces and voices can help the hockey club. The guys also review the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and look ahead to the semi-final series.
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53 min
June 09, 2021 Answering questions from the mailbag
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer open up The Athletic mailbag and answer questions from the VIPs. The guys discuss free agent targets, Canucks bounce back candidates, the use of sources to tell stories, what happened to Sven Baertschi & areas Quinn Hughes can get better.
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52 min
June 07, 2021 Luon-gold for Canada & are the Canucks adding to their coaching staff?
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the Vancouver connections to Team Canada's gold medal win at the World Hockey Championship in Latvia. The guys also discuss possible additions Travis Green might be considering for the Canucks coaching staff. They also weigh in on the historical value of the 9th overall pick in the NHL Draft and what it might be worth if the Canucks decide to trade it.
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35 min
June 03, 2021 Canucks fine with nine after NHL Draft Lotto
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down last night's NHL Draft Lottery that saw the Canucks hold steady in ninth. The guys focus in on some of the players that could be available to the team with that pick. The guys also discuss Nils Hoglander missing out on being an NHL Rookie of the Year finalist. And they offer their thoughts on Mark Scheifele's hit on Jake Evans late in the Winnipeg-Montreal series opener.
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48 min
June 02, 2021 Will the Canucks have Lotto Luck?
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at the NHL Draft Lottery and the possibilities for the Vancouver Canucks. Who should they take first overall if lady luck smiles on them? The guys discuss Drance's latest article ranking the Canucks all-time first round selections. They also do a deep dive on the Czech League after the Canucks signed prospect Karel Plasek. They finish up with a prediction for the Habs-Jets series
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46 min
May 31, 2021 The VANcast becomes a Podcast as Canucks sign their 2019 first rounder
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss the weekend signing of Vasily Podkolzin to his entry level contract. What can Canucks fans expect from the 10th overall pick in his draft class? The guys take a long look at the Canucks farm system and the prospects in it. They also point out the extensive Vancouver connections to the Leafs and Habs 7th game showdown
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44 min
May 28, 2021 Don't call it a comeback
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer discuss Elias Pettersson's shortened season and reasons to believe he'll return to his former self. The guys debate the pros and cons of using EP40 on the penalty kill. They also discuss the merits of trading this year's first round draft pick once they see where next week's lottery slots them.
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44 min
May 26, 2021 Canucks Buyout Power Rankings
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look at buyout options for the Canucks this off-season and discuss which ones make sense for the hockey club. They also explore why there is more value to the hockey club burying some of candidates in the minors next season. The guys also take a long look at a possible trade target for the Canucks ahead of Seattle expansion
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42 min
May 25, 2021 How do the Canucks find value this off-season?
On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to decipher what Jim Benning meant when he said the Canucks would be aggressive in their efforts to improve this summer. The guys look at Benning's track record in unrestricted free agency over the years. They also lob some names out that they'd like to see the Canucks pursue. Plus, a quick look at the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far.
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45 min

About The VANcast with Dayal and Lalji: A show about the Vancouver Canucks

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The Athletic's Harman Dayal follows the Vancouver Canucks around North America for the entirety of their season, he's joined on the VANcast by TSN reporter Farhan Laji. The duo brings you interviews,…