On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win for the Canucks in Ottawa. They wonder what it will take for Nils Hoglander to see the ice in 3-on-3 overtime. The guys also discuss the Canucks claiming Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Leafs and ask a big question no one else is asking. And they set up the weekend in Montreal with the Canucks now just two points back of the Habs

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa. The guys breakdown the OT winner, they address the latest tweet from the owner, they look at the keys to the Canucks penalty killing success of late and they heap more praise on Thatcher Demko and wonder if Vezina voters are starting to take note of what's going on in the Canucks crease 

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 2-1 win over Edmonton. They guys look at how the Canucks are winning without Elias Pettersson. They welcome The Athletic's Rick Dhaliwal back to the pod to look at a new deal for Thatcher Demko, contract talks with Tanner Pearson and the future of Nikita Tryamkin

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 5-1 loss to Montreal. The guys are also joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to examine a number of big picture issues for the Canucks: trade chips, reshaping the bottom six & what does the defense look like next year and beyond?

On this episode, JPat and Drancer look back at Adam Gaudette's late-game heroics that helped the Canucks beat Montreal 2-1 in a shootout. The guys marvel at the performance of Thatcher Demko who is on a personal four game win streak. Kevin Woodley of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine joins the show to talk Demko, Holtby, DiPietro and the future of Canucks goalie coach Ian Clark.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at Saturday's 4-2 win over Toronto that took the Canucks to the midway mark of their shortened season. They discuss the idea of leaving JT Miller in the middle when Elias Pettersson returns from injury. They look at Thatcher Demko's run of late and they finish up with mid-season team award winners. 

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer drill down on Jim Benning's midseason media availability which left many with more questions than answers. The guys review many of Benning's responses about the team's first half struggles and his plans moving toward the NHL trade deadline. They also try to decipher what the team's plan is to build a contender.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer make a big announcement about the podcast. The guys break down the Canucks split of games in Winnipeg. They look at the on-going struggles of Braden Holtby and they set-up a five game homestand that starts with a pair of games against the Leafs.

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer review a forgettable February for the Canucks and look at where things go from here. They dive into the trade rumours involving Jake Virtanen and Brandon Sutter. They also look at the struggles of the team's power play of late and changes that can be made. The guys finish up with a review of Jack Rathbone's impressive pro debut in Utica over the weekend. 

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer try to make sense of the latest Canucks loss as they squandered a 3-0 lead against Edmonton. The guys look at the team's inability to defend. They also address the fact that Connor McDavid didn't beat the Canucks, the Oilers depth did. And Rick Dhaliwal returns to the pod to give his thoughts on the state of the franchise and the moves necessary to get the organization headed in the right direction.