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Liam and Markus Ruck join the show to talk about their focus on winning over draft pressure, the joy of playing together under Willie Desjardins and share their hopes of one day reaching the NHL as a duo. Will Scouch later breaks down the draft landscape, assessing the twins’ value, highlighting rising prospects like Viggo Bjorck and Tynan Lawrence, and projecting Caleb Malhotra as a mid‑first‑round talent with clear NHL upside. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Iain MacIntyre joins the show to share his conversation with Liam Öhgren, highlighting the rookie’s easygoing personality, heavy puck‑protecting style, and how playing in Vancouver has lifted the pressure he felt in Minnesota. He also touches on Elias Pettersson’s push to build momentum after the Olympics and his reaffirmation that the Canucks remain his top priority. Later they  discuss Filip Chytil’s migraine issues and the troubling history of similar cases cutting NHL careers short. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik tackle the chaos surrounding the Philadelphia Flyers as fans prepare a “Fire Tocchet” chant and frustration mounts over Matvei Michkov’s usage, development, and the mixed messaging from Rick Tocchet and GM Danny Brière. They dig into whether Tocchet created this mess, contrasting the turmoil in Philly with how surprisingly supportive the Vancouver market has been despite its own calls for change. Later they look at Filip Chytil’s migraine concerns and whether his concussion history means it’s time to shut him down for the season. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda breakdown the Canucks 6-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (38:40) and Teddy Blueger ( 1:05:54) post game.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the usage of Jonathan Lekkerimaki on Saturday, finding nice moments through a rebuild, and hopes for Elias Pettersson at the Olympics playing for Team Sweden. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik discuss the upcoming Olympic roster freeze and whether or not the Canucks could make any moves before then. They also talk about how the young players like Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Liam Ohgren, and others are developing. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli joins Sat and Bik to talk about what could or could not happen before the Olympic roster freeze, including the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes with the Rangers. They also get into what's going on with Evander Kane and when a move could come for him. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (26:56), Tom Willander (59:05), Nikita Tolopilo (1:06:00) and forward Elias Pettersson (1:12:00) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain MacIntyre (35:41) provide their analysis.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda discuss the Canucks' win over the Ducks, preview Vancouver's Saturday matchup with the Maple Leafs and answer some listener questions. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jannik Hansen joins Sat and Bik to dig into Drew O’Connor’s impact, the evolution of offseason training, and why the remaining games matter for developing younger players. Mathis Preston later joins to reflect on his season, including his growth and performance so far. He also talks about joining the Vancouver Giants and navigating his draft‑eligible year. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik answer your questions about Ideal amount of wins for the Canucks the rest of the season, D-Petey resurgence and the ideal model for the Canucks front office. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik discuss the Canucks win over the Ducks giving the team a mood boost. They also dive into how the Canucks should handle the goaltending the rest of the season and comparing the Canucks to the Leafs in their current state. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (55:37), Teddy Blueger (7:47), Nikita Tolopilo (1:11:57), Drew O'Connor (1;15:06) and Jake DeBrusk (1:18:17) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:22:15) provide their analysis.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik are joined by Jonathan Davis to discuss how the Ducks have sharpened their game under Joel Quenneville, the impact of adding Cutter Gauthier, and the emergence of young talent like Beckett Sennecke. Landon Ferraro weighs in on Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s heavy shot, why he deserves more opportunity, and what to expect from his reunion with Liam Ohgren.  This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sat and Bik dig into what the Canucks actually have to experiment with right now, zeroing in on Filip Chytil’s move to the wing and whether his skill set can realistically fill some of the team’s immediate gaps. Later they discuss the Canucks finding creative ways to maximize the roster they have in front of them and weigh the pressure on Adam Foote to secure at least one win before the Olympic break to steady his footing as head coach.   This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.