Dinner Dates in Buffalo

Chris Cuthbert joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance to reflect on his legendary broadcasting career, receiving the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, and previewing the Stanley Cup Final. Cuthbert discusses why Vegas has become such a difficult matchup, Mitch Marner’s experience under the microscope in Toronto, John Tortorella’s coaching style, and why he believes Manny Malhotra is the perfect fit to lead the Canucks through their next chapter. Later, the guys react to Vancouver signing Ilya Safonov, debate potential trade targets including Brendan Gallagher and Marco Rossi, and discuss whether the Canucks should prioritize accumulating assets over immediate improvement. Plus, Jason Bukala checks in from the NHL Draft Combine to share insights on Gavin McKenna, Viggo Björck, the importance of in-person evaluations, and why the Canucks may need to think long-term even if it means taking a step back before moving forward. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan CharkThe 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.