On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda are back for their first show of 2026. They discuss the Canucks' loss in Detroit, preview Vancouver's Saturday matchup with the Maple Leafs and answer a number of 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 open up another Mailbag Friday by answering some of your questions revolving around EP40 trade value, Adam Foote's future and using the right utensils. Later Bik makes his picks for the NFL wildcard weekend. 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 talk about the Canucks srtuggling play, culture setting veterans and what he hopes to see from the Canucks in the second half of the season. 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 Jake DeBrusk's value and what potential destinations make sense for him should the Canucks decide to move him. Later Vancouver Giants general manager Hnat Domenichelli joins to discuss their busy week of trades and what to expect from their latest additions. 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 Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (50:51) and Tyler Myers (1:23:30) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:29:21) provide their analysis. 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 weigh in on how some of the young players are progressing for the Canucks as the season rolls on, including the three young defenders. They also get into the play of some of the veterans and the frustration that comes with those struggles. 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 some of the younger players on the Canucks roster and in the system that should or could get more of a look as the season goes on. They also get into how the young defencemen in Elias Pettersson, Tom Willander, and Zeev Buium are developing. 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 Overrated/Underrated as Sat and Bik debate whether topics like Brock Boeser's plus/minus, scratching veteran players to get a reaction, and 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 the struggles Thatcher Demko has had recently, Kevin Lankinen rebounding, and the overall form of the Canucks over the last couple weeks. Plus, they get into which teams are looking for help between the pipes around the league. 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 assets the Canucks have in their system, the value associated with each piece, and the ranking of all those options. They also get into Elias Pettersson specifically and what his value would look like in a trade. 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 Shah, Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda breakdown the Canucks 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (38:54) post game. 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 draft analyst Will Scouch for a deep dive into Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg including plus a closer look at the McKenna vs. Stenberg debate and which other prospects are on the rise. 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 talk about how the Canucks should try to get ahead of the market with their pending UFAs, zeroing in on Kiefer Sherwood. They discuss how Vancouver would love to chase a first‑round pick, but some of the interested teams may not have that kind of draft capital to offer. Later they discuss how the team should be open to moving any of the vets should they be presented with an offer. 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 Sat and Bik to share what he wants to see from the Canucks in the second half of the season, including the possibility of moving on from Elias Pettersson if it means prioritizing the team’s long‑term future. Later, they break down Christian Dvorak’s extension and discuss what the Flyers’ roster suggests about their potential. They also touch on Alex Wennberg’s new deal with the Sharks and what it reveals about the current state of the trade market. 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 Gavin McKenna's performance for Team Canada at the World Juniors and how it compares to Ivar Stenberg for Sweden as the battle for 1st overall continues. They also get into what a trade for Elias Pettersson could look like and his potential value. 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 Frank Seravalli to break down the Canucks’ trade landscape, from their push to move Sherwood to the tightening center market highlighted by Alex Wennberg. They dig into the big question surrounding Elias Pettersson — whether teams still believe they can unlock his ceiling, and how moving him would make any competitive retool nearly impossible. 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 Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 3-2 OT loss to the Boston Bruins. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (31:40), Filip Hronek (52:50) and Elias Pettersson (55:04) post game. Plus Zeev Buium (1:04:00) on After Hours. In addition Landon Ferrraro and Iain MacIntyre (1:14:34) provide their analysis. 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 Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (35:01), Linus Karlsson (1:03:36) and Jake DeBrusk (1:11:16) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:16:12) provide their analysis. 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.
Satiar Shah and Bik Nizzar run through your submissions for another edition of Mailbag Friday including some New Year resolutions, how successful some Olympic Canucks will be, why the current management doesn't seem to like selling during the trade deadline and more. 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.
Satiar Shah and Bik Nizzar are joined by former Vancouver Canuck Jannik Hansen to touch on the Linus Karlsson extension, what to make of Canucks players making their respective Olympic rosters and more. Afterward, Seattle Kraken analyst Brett Festerling stops by to give an update on the Seattle Kraken ahead of their matchup with the Canucks, as well as the future outlook for some of their young stars like Matty Beniers and Shane Wright. 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.
Satiar Shah and Bik Nizzar start another edition of Canucks Central with The Open and breaking news that Canucks forward Linus Karlsson has signed a two year contract extension with the Canucks. Afterwards, they touch on the newest Olympic roster announcements involving multiple 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.
Bik debates if certain topics like eating grapes on New Year's Eve, Brock Boeser's play and going to bed before midnight 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.
Kevin Woodley joins Bik to discuss team Canada's Olympic roster, the starting goaltenders and Thatcher Demko's performance in their loss over the Flyers. 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 Landon break down the Team Canada Olympic roster, highlighting the group’s strengths, the biggest surprises, and how they expect Team USA to stack up against them. They also discuss potential starting lineups and who they believe should get the nod in goal.Later, they shift to the Canucks’ loss to the Flyers—reflecting on Vancouver’s strong opening period, how their play dropped off as the game went on, and their ongoing struggles at home, where their record continues to disappoint. 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 Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 6-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (42:50), Drew O'Connor (1:21:07) and Flyers Head Coach Rick Tocchet (1:23:40) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain MacIntyre (1:27:44) provide their analysis. 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.
Satiar Shah and Bik Nizzar are joined by Kevin Kurz from The Athletic to chat about updates on the Philadelphia Flyers and head coach Rick Tocchet ahead of their game against the Canucks tonight. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre joins the show to chat about lineup news and notes for the Canucks, as well as Tocchet's return to Rogers Arena. 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.
Satiar Shah and Bik Nizzar start off Canucks Central with The Open by breaking down the Canucks and Flyers ahead of their matchup tonight as Rick Tocchet returns to Vancouver. Afterwards, they both break down their potential Team Canada Olympic rosters ahead of the announcement tomorrow morning. 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 Shah, Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda breakdown the Canucks 3-2 shootout win over the Seattle Kraken in a shootout. Hear from Head Coach Adam Foote (42:50), Liam Ohgren (1:01:05), Kevin Lankinen (1:10:50) with Dan Murphy and Elias Pettersson (1:16:17) post game. 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 to discuss the Canucks’ flat effort against the Sharks especially disappointing given their poor home record and how quiet Rogers Arena felt. They also talk about the Canucks current veterans being locked into extensions, limiting flexibility and praises Jake DeBrusk for facing the media after being scratched. 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 Jake DeBrusk being healthy‑scratched for a “reset” ahead of the Canucks’ matchup with the Kraken. They also explore how many veteran players the organization should keep as culture carriers to support and guide the younger core during this hybrid 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.
