Canucks Central

Sat and Josh take your questions in this week's mailbag. That includes the ideal rebuild for the Canucks, finding a way to select the Ruck twins, and projecting a path back to the playoffs.  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.

Draft analysist Tony Ferrari joins the guys looking ahead to the upcoming draft. He says there is plenty of variance in this year's draft class with how each individual teams ranks the prospects that are available for selection.  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.

Now that the Canucks have named their GM and Head Coach, what's next for the Canucks as they fill out their front office? Sat and Josh discuss how they need to spend their resources going forward.  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 an emergency off-season edition of In The Booth, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda react to Manny Malhotra being named the Canucks' new head coach and answer 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.

Sat and Bik are joined by Landon Ferraro to talk about Manny Malhotra's comments, coaching styles he's experienced through his career, and the importance of having fun and feeling the passion as a young player. The guys also discuss the reported addition of Daren Hermiston to the 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 are joined by new Vancouver Canucks Head Coach, Manny Malhotra, to talk about getting the job in Vancouver, his approach with players and systems, and what's led him through his career to get to this point. 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 their takeaways from Manny Malhotra's introductory press conference and the feeling around the Canucks as the staff starts to come together. They also get into Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from Detroit and the future of the Red Wings. 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 debate whether topics like specific assistant coaches, revamping the management team, and much more are overrated or underrated! 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 Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about his takeaways from game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the goaltending performances, and how each team goes about defending. 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 take a look at the four players the Canucks are taking to dinners (Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra) at the combine in Buffalo and what we can take away from that. They also get into the Stanley Cup Final and if the Vegas or Carolina models of team building is replicable for the Canucks. 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.

Brandon Astle joins Sat and Bik to react to Manny Malhotra becoming the Canucks head coach as he reflects on his experience with Manny Malhotra and Ryan Johnson in Abbotsford. Later they are joined by Iain MacIntyre to continue the conversation and discuss how the Canucks will take steps to refurbish the culture and what it means to be a Canuck plus how to measure success with this new regime as they go through a rebuild.  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 react to the Canucks officially hiring Manny Malhotra as the Canucks head coach. They discuss what this team needs to tackle first including fixing the culture and dive into the organizations interest in drafting Caleb Malhotra. 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.

Don Taylor joins to talk about the potential for Brendan Gallagher to come to Vancouver, what the cost of acquisition should be and how he would be a fit in the organization. Later NHL prospect Ilia Morozov joins to discuss his preparation for the NHL combine, his experience playing in the NCAA and excitement of the upcoming draft. 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 explore the possibility of Brendan Gallagher joining the Vancouver Canucks next season, breaking down the acquisition cost they’d be comfortable with, the value he could bring to the organization, and how far Vancouver should go in prioritizing veteran presence. 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.

Frank Seravalli joins Sat and Bik to give a cup final preview, how the Canes have built themselves to go deep in the post season and discuss what's next for the Canucks.   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 surrounding the Canucks hiring the 2011 squad, spending time in Montreal during their Stanley Cup run and dream cars on mailbag Friday! 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 busy few weeks ahead for the Canucks, dissecting the matchup between the Canes and Canadiens as they try to stave off elimination. Later they dive into the center market and look at what the Canucks pieces could be valued at.  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.

JP Hurlbert joins Sat and Bik to share his unique hockey path from Texas to the WHL, including the players he models his game after and what he’s learned in Kamloops. They shift into draft talk, breaking down late‑first‑round options who could fit Vancouver’s needs. The conversation closes with a look at centers who might fall into the Canucks’ range and how those scenarios could shape their strategy. 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.

Ken Boehlke joins Sat and Bik to talk about the unexpected run the Golden Knights have gone on to punch themselves tickets to the Stanley Cup Finals. they touch on the impact of William Karlsson's return and how it opened opportunities for Eichel and Marner to go off offensively and how Mitch Marner has transformed his perceptions of him from his successful performance in the playoffs. Later they are joined by Landon Ferraro as they continue the playoff conversation and what has made the Golden Knights and Hurricanes play consistent hockey.      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 break down how the Canucks should approach the third overall pick, debating whether using it on a high‑ceiling prospect or leveraging it for flexibility best serves the team’s long‑term plan. They dive into whether Viggo Bjorck is a legitimate candidate at No. 3, while outlining the two most ideal scenarios depending on which top players unexpectedly fall.  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.

Kevin Woodley joins Sat and Bik to talk about the confidence in the new Canucks front office regime, Montreal Canadiens successful rebuild story and dive into goaltending in the playoffs.  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 debate whether certain topics like moving Hronek, nostalgia hires and stacking picks are overrated or underrated  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 kick things off by debating whether you’d rather have the career of Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel, before diving into whether Mitch Marner’s strong season should renew faith in elite wingers and run through potential destinations for Jake DeBrusk destinations breaking down fit and upside for each team.  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 Chris Peters of Flo Hockey to talk about the options the Canucks could have at 3rd overall, some risers that could be intriguing names (like Wyatt Cullen), and more as we are just a month away from the draft. Also, hear from 2026 Draft prospect, Wyatt Cullen, on his season and he's feeling as the draft combine approaches. 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 Sportsnet's Triple Threat, Iain MacIntyre, to talk about the World Cup, when the Canucks could name their next Head Coach, and how long rounding out the rest of the coaching staff in both Vancouver and Abbotsford could take. 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 the wait on Manny Malhotra being named Head Coach, whether or not the Canucks actually have Caleb Malhotra ahead of Ivar Stenberg, and if trading down is a real possibility for Vancouver. 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 NHL Insider and Host of Frankly Hockey, Frank Seravalli, as he weighs in on how Vegas has found themselves up 3-0 in the WCF, the impact of John Tortorella and Mitch Marner on the Golden Knights, and the Nashville Predators GM search. They also get into some Canucks topics, including what's going on with Manny Malhotra. 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 Conference Finals on both sides and the impact of John Tortorella with the Vegas Golden Knights. They also get into the Canucks coaching search and the delay in the seemingly inevitable naming of Manny Malhotra. 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 touch on the Golden Knights dominating the WCF over Colorado before getting into everything surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. They dive into the Caleb Malhotra conversation, the scarcity of centres around the NHL, and if that might influence who they take at 3rd overall. Plus, they talk about potential reclamation project players and if the Canucks are in the point of their build where they can make those bets. 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.

Bik and Sat answer listener questions in the Friday Mailbag! Topics include best fit at head coach for the Canucks, Hronek getting traded for a draft pick, a Canuck player to unexpectedly take a big point jump, if Rossi is expendable, and the guys make their NHL + NBA Conference Final picks. 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.

Bik and Sat are joined by former Canuck Jannik Hansen. Jannik talks Canucks letting Adam Foote go, how much confidence he would have in Manny as head coach, pillars on building the culture, what EP40 has to do next season, and his thoughts on the 3rd overall pick. 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.

Bik and Sat open the show discussing the Montreal Canadiens and how they became the team they are in relatively short order. Can the Canucks copy the Montreal model? Plus, Should the Canucks sign Manny to a longer contract? Later, it's time for the '3rd wheel' to determine the Canucks draft pick.  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.

Sam Cosentino joins Sat and Bik as they check in on draft prospects including how teams are viewing Gavin McKenna, the Canucks third overall pick and Caleb Malhotra's skillset. Later Landon Ferraro joins to discuss what type of coach the Canucks need, promoting Manny and conference finals. 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 dive into the Canucks upcoming draft, potential risks with some picks and tiebreakers between some players including the comparison between picking Ivar Stenberg and Caleb Malhotra. 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 debate whether certain topics like trading down, coaching quotes and persian restaurants are overrated or underrated, plus Dave Babych joins to share his thoughts on the latest changes in the Canucks organization, restoring the pride and the latest alumni events.  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.

Kevin Woodley joins Sat and Bik to talk about the Canucks new front office decision making, goalie coaching system and structure plus the latest changes made to the bench.  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 dive into the unique scenario that the Canucks front office are in with the Sedins, the importance of alignment and how when management is misaligned it has resulted in failed regimes in the past and how there are many reasons to be positive with this current group.  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.

Trevor Linden joins Sat and Bik to discuss the Canucks new front office staff, the importance of alignment between management and his relationship with the Sedins. Later they are joined by Don Taylor to discuss Manny Malhotra shaping up to be the next Canucks head coach and dive into the NHL playoffs.  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 share their thoughts on the Canucks letting go of Adam Foote and the rest of the coaching staff, what's next for this management group and whether Manny Malhotra is the most obvious and viable candidate to be the next head coach in Vancouver. 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.

Elliotte Friedman shares his thoughts on the Canucks letting go of the coaching staff, the management taking steps into a new era of Canucks and who could be the potential next head coach in Vancouver, including the likelihood of Manny Malhotra being the frontrunner. 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.

It's a full hour edition of mailbag Friday! Sat and Bik answer your questions surrounding the most handsome NHL gm, nerd targets for the Canucks and what they would like to see the Canucks front office do in the next year. In the second half they hit all the draft questions and long weekend related activities!     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 dive into the Sedins and Ryan Johnson's message of changing the culture within the team, what those efforts could look like and get into whether they believe Elias Pettersson will ever find his game in Vancouver.  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 share his reaction on the Canucks promoting the Sedins and Ryan Johnson, saying the move finally gives them a real chance to reshape the organization’s culture and prospect development. Reflecting on his playing days, he describes the Sedins’ unmistakable aura, a standard built entirely on relentless work ethic and teammates holding one another accountable. He adds that this shift is ultimately about restoring pride in the crest and re‑establishing what it means to be a Canuck. 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.

Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda recap and discuss the Canucks' Thursday press conference where Henrik and Daniel Sedin were named as Co-Presidents of Hockey Operations alongside new GM Ryan Johnson. 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 dive into the Canucks announcing the Sedins and Ryan Johnson as the new members of the front office and discuss their presser that outlined changing the culture, coaching and Elias Pettersson. Later they continue the conversation with Landon Ferraro as he discusses the refreshing changes that are being made.  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.

Ryan Johnson joins Sat and Bik to talk about his journey leading to general manager of the Canucks, his influences that have helped form his vision and the trust between him and the Sedins. Later they get into his non-negotiables when it comes to the values he wants to instill on the players and the importance of creating a positive environment.  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 Elliotte Friedman as they discuss the announcement of the Sedins and Ryan Johnson part of the new front office staff of the Canucks. They get into the Sedins elevated role, the timeline of theirs and Ryan Johnson's hire and discuss the mix of assistant general managers and what's next for their front office. Later they go across the league and touch on the latest headlines including the Edmonton Oilers relieving Kris Knoblauch. 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 debate whether topics like Sedins drafting the Rucks, Toronto stealing Manny Malhotra and board games are overrated or underrated. 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 Sat and Bik to discuss the Avalanche-Wild series, Quinn Hughes' performance and Ryan Johnson and the Sedins' new role within the organization.  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 dive into the Canucks cards when it comes to their management decision, signing Ryan Johnson to three years and how you can evaluate a general manager in that timeline. They also dive into the question marks surrounding the coaching staff and whether the Leafs could be looking at Manny Malhotra with their recent coaching vacancy.  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.