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This video is sponsored by Manta Sleep. Click here and use code NUCK10 for 10% off at checkout. In this episode, Trevor Beggs joins me to figure out where the Vancouver Canucks can actually find more offence after a rough first 10 games. Trevor still sees reasons to be encouraged by the rebuild, but he's less convinced the scoring problems will be easy to fix. That gets us into keeping Pettersson and Lekkerimäki together, giving Öhgren a chance alongside them, and whether Filip Chytil could help more on the wing. I also ask Trevor about the Aatu Räty trade and the return of Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr, before getting into D-Petey's strong start and what it could mean for his next contract. – Nuckhead

In this episode, Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, co-host of Donnie and Dhali, joins me to talk about Vancouver's ugly start to the season and what it actually tells us about the rebuild. The blowout losses aren't surprising, but Rick argues that the organization can't afford to get its draft picks and prospect development wrong again. We also get into the futures of Brock Boeser and Elias Pettersson, the impact of Vancouver's veteran additions, and Rick's concerning update on the Canucks' search for a proper practice facility. – Nuckhead

In this video, Elijah Ford joins me to figure out which Vancouver Canucks are forcing their way into bigger roles just four games into the season. Paul Cotter is already exceeding expectations, Max Sasson is earning tough matchups, and the lineup we imagined a month ago is starting to look different. I also ask Elijah how much of Elias Pettersson’s early improvement looks real. There’s plenty to like, but four games probably isn’t enough for me to start yelling that he’s back. Probably. The conversation gets into where Jonathan Lekkerimäki belongs, how Filip Chytil’s availability affects the centre depth, and which young defenceman has impressed Elijah most. – Nuckhead

In this clip from my conversation with Hockey Psychology, Anthony tells me how he built his channel and why more hockey fans now turn to independent creators for analysis. We also talk about copyright claims that blocked his videos and how the NHL could give creators clearer rules while protecting game rights. – Nuckhead

In this episode, I’m joined by Canucks Army’s Dave Hall to talk about whether the Vancouver Canucks are taking the right approach with their prospects. We get into why Braeden Cootes belongs in Abbotsford, whether junior hockey can be “too easy” for Adam Novotný, and what Jonathan Lekkerimäki needs to show beyond his shot. Dave also explains why Alexei Medvedev is a prospect to watch this year, what makes Yaroslav Bryzgalov so intriguing, and the question Anthony Romani still needs to answer. – Nuckhead

In this episode, I’m joined by Anthony from Hockey Psychology to preview the 2026–27 NHL season and sort through which teams have actually improved. The Toronto Maple Leafs have changed, the San Jose Sharks could be ready to take the next step, and Anthony isn’t quite as sold on the Montreal Canadiens as some people are. We also look at what makes the league’s best teams work and where the Vancouver Canucks fit into all of this. That includes Elias Pettersson’s confidence, Manny Malhotra’s approach, and what a successful rebuild season would actually look like. There’s also a little disagreement about the Ottawa Senators and a familiar question about Quinn Hughes’ future. – Nuckhead

In this video, Sapsterr joins me to revisit Manny Malhotra’s Vancouver Canucks now that training camp and preseason hockey have given us a first look at the system. We talk about the speed it demands, why Aatu Räty may have a difficult fit, and what it could bring out of players like Tom Willander and Elias Pettersson. Edward also makes a big case for Liam Öhgren, has concerns about Victor Mancini, and explains what progress should look like even if the wins are slow to come. – Nuckhead

In this episode, Trevor Beggs joins me after watching Vancouver Canucks training camp in Penticton. Manny Malhotra’s practices looked faster and more demanding, but Trevor’s biggest rethink might be at centre: he thought Filip Chytil was the best one on the ice, while Aatu Räty still looked a step behind. We also get into Elias Pettersson, why Braeden Cootes could make the opening-night decision difficult, and what needs to show up in preseason games before we can say the Canucks have really changed. – Nuckhead

In this episode, Canuck Clay joins me to talk about what it would take for the Vancouver Canucks to earn their fans’ trust back, even if they’re still near the bottom of the standings. Clay explains why he stepped away from season tickets after 15 years and what could bring him back. We also get into why the team is starting to feel like the Canucks again, what pride and effort should look like on the ice, and the danger of letting another short burst of success derail the rebuild. - Nuckhead

The Canucks finished dead last last season, but that doesn’t mean this year has to be miserable. Nucko, also known as nucksmemes, joins me to figure out what would make this rebuilding season genuinely fun and successful. Even if wins and losses aren’t the main measurement. We discuss why the team already feels different, the danger of becoming competitive too quickly, Aatu Räty’s development, possible fan favourites, Paul Cotter’s glowing review of the organization, Elias Pettersson’s relationship with the fan base and why D-Petey could surprise people this season. – Nuckhead

In this episode, I’m joined by Elijah Ford to figure out who actually belongs in the Vancouver Canucks’ bottom six and what that leaves them with up top. Finding a spot for everyone gets complicated pretty quickly. Could Linus Karlsson earn a bigger offensive role? Where does Jonathan Lekkerimäki fit if he isn’t playing in the top six? And who should line up beside Elias Pettersson? I put Elijah on the spot to build all four forward lines ahead of training camp. – Nuckhead

Head to Manta Sleep and use code NUCK10 for 10% off at checkout! https://bit.ly/4gNnRhs In this episode, DeanerHD joins me to break down the Vancouver Canucks’ massive bet on Zeev Buium after signing the 20-year-old defenceman to an eight-year, $75.04 million extension. We look at why the contract could age extremely well, why Buium might already be underrated, what he still needs to improve, and who the Canucks should eventually pair with him on defence. We also get into his leadership potential, whether he could become Vancouver’s next captain, and Deaner makes a prediction on whether Buium can eventually break Quinn Hughes’ franchise scoring record for a Canucks defenceman. And after predicting Buium’s new contract the last time he was on the show, I put Deaner on the spot for another one, this time involving Liam Öhgren. – Nuckhead

In this episode, I’m joined by longtime Vancouver sports broadcaster Matthew Sekeres to discuss whether the Canucks have actually changed the way they operate now that they’ve committed to a rebuild. We get into how much autonomy the Sedins and Ryan Johnson really have, whether ownership is cutting costs, which veterans should stay or be moved, and what actually needs to happen this season for the rebuild to be considered a success. Sekeres also explains why he believes the Canucks could eventually be sold during the rebuilding process. – Nuckhead

In this episode, I chat with Canucks writer Arielle Lalande about what it means to love a Vancouver Canucks team that has never won the Stanley Cup, and why fans keep coming back anyway. We talk about getting attached to certain players and eras, how all the losing has shaped the fan base, why humour and hope matter through terrible seasons, and how the people and community around the Canucks can ultimately mean more than wins, losses or any one player. – Nuckhead

After 56 years without a Stanley Cup, fans of the Vancouver Canucks have had plenty of time to come up with explanations for why things always seem to go wrong. In this episode, I chat with NHL content creator Big Head Hockey and put some of the biggest Canucks fan conspiracies to the test. We talk about Elias Pettersson, Vancouver’s brutal draft lottery history, Gary Bettman and the Canadian Stanley Cup drought, the 2011 Final against Boston, and whether the Canucks might actually be cursed. – Nuckhead