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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 26 MIN

The Whiteboard: Into the Vortex of Ineptitude

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Jamie and Thomas lay it out plainly: this Canucks team isn’t good enough, and any fear of rebuilding should be gone as Vancouver sinks deeper into the standings. With no game-breaking offence and Pettersson contributing defensively but not on the scoresheet, the case is made to fully commit to the rebuild and escape the mushy middle, even if it means accelerating painful decisions. They also react to Canada’s disappointing World Juniors exit, questioning whether skill-over-structure failed on the biggest stage. Plus, Elliotte Friedman’s latest on Sherwood negotiations and what it means with the Canucks sitting 31st overall and staring at long playoff odds. 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.

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Jamie and Thomas lay it out plainly: this Canucks team isn’t good enough, and any fear of rebuilding should be gone as Vancouver sinks deeper into the standings. With no game-breaking offence and Pettersson contributing defensively but not on the scoresheet, the case is made to fully commit to the rebuild and escape the mushy middle, even if it means accelerating painful decisions. They also react to Canada’s disappointing World Juniors exit, questioning whether skill-over-structure failed on the biggest stage. Plus, Elliotte Friedman’s latest on Sherwood negotiations and what it means with the Canucks sitting 31st overall and staring at long playoff odds.

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