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

On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer review the Canucks 4-3 win over St. Louis to take a 3-2 lead on the defending champs. They guys discuss the role of head coach Travis Green in the victory -- from a secretive change in his line-up, to a complete shake-up of his line combinations to tactical in-game adjustments. The guys also acknowledge that many of those moves don't mean much without the sensational goaltending of Jacob Markstrom. The guys take their best guess at who will start in goal for the Blues in Game 6. They also look at much-needed depth contributions for the Canucks and how that takes pressure off the top liners to do all the scoring.

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JPat and Drancer are back with a new VANcast reviewing a pair of St. Louis victories that have the Blues back in their series with the Canucks. What have the defending Stanley Cup champs done to push back after the Canucks opened with two straight wins? What can the Canucks do to slow down Ryan O'Reilly? The guys examine what the Canucks can do to come out on top in Game 5. They discuss possible tactical adjustments and also look at potential line-up changes. The guys also talk about the role of officiating in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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On this bonus weekend edition of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 4-3 OT win over St. Louis. They discuss the way Bo Horvat has taken control of the series and how the Blues might try to slow the Canucks captain down. The guys get into the goaltending through the first two games, the role of special teams and the officiating in Game 2. Drancer also reveals just how many masks he has for his summer in the Edmonton bubble.

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On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back at the Canucks 5-2 win over St. Louis to open the Stanley Cup playoffs. The guys break down the keys to the victory and look at adjustments the Blues may be forced to make. They discuss what has allowed Bo Horvat to elevate his game in the post-season. They try to get to the bottom of the JT Miller pre-game mystery and they look at the way Travis Green has embraced analytics and how that's paying off here in the post-season.

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On the latest VANcast, JPat and Drancer preview the Canucks and Blues series. Is there any significance to their regular season series? regular season series Where does Vancouver have an edge? Can the defending champs flip the switch? The guys also look at the other Western Conference match-ups and give their predictions on the NHL Draft Lottery.

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JPat and Drancer serve up a special weekend edition of the VANcast breaking down the Canucks OT victory over Minnesota that punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in five years. The guys discuss a special night for Chris Tanev and a special series for Quinn Hughes. They break down the reasons for Jacob Markstrom's struggles in Game 4 after a shutout in Game 3. The guys also look at the Lotto Line and how it performed against the Wild. And they provide some thoughts on St. Louis and Dallas knowing the Canucks will meet one of those teams in the Round of 16.

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In this episode, JPat and Drancer break down the Canucks 4-3 victory over Minnesota to even their series at one win apiece. The guys talk about the adjustments and line-up decisions Travis Green made for Game 2. They rave about Elias Pettersson's role in the win. They also feel it's time for a new nickname for Loui Eriksson based on the role he plays on the Canucks. And Drancer tells a tale of mistaken identity in the press box in Edmonton.

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On this VANcast, JPat and Drancer recap the Canucks post-season opener against Minnesota. What went wrong? And where do the Canucks need to be better? The guys break down the game and why the team was unable to score. They also look at the adjustments the Canucks need to make and debate Travis Green's options for changes to the line-up ahead of Game 2. Thomas provides his thoughts and shares a few stories of being in an empty arena from the first weekend of the NHL's return to play in Edmonton.

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