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Jun 16, 2026 1 hr 14 min

What Makes a Champion?

from Canucks Talk Hosted by Sam Consentino, Jannik Hansen, Kevin Woodley

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Sam Cosentino to break down the race for Gavin McKenna, why no GM can afford to pass on him, and the growing debate between Caleb Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg at the top of the draft. Jannik Hansen weighs in on Carolina’s Stanley Cup-winning formula, the value of depth, and what separates championship teams from the rest of the league. Plus, Kevin Woodley analyzes the goaltending storylines from the Final and discusses the Oilers’ increasingly complicated offseason. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark 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.

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Sam Cosentino to break down the race for Gavin McKenna, why no GM can afford to pass on him, and the growing debate between Caleb Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg at the top of the draft. Jannik Hansen weighs in on Carolina’s Stanley Cup-winning formula, the value of depth, and what separates championship teams from the rest of the league. Plus, Kevin Woodley analyzes the goaltending storylines from the Final and discusses the Oilers’ increasingly complicated offseason.

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