Unreel: West Coast Express

It's a bonus episode featuring Markus Naslund, Todd Bertuzzi and Brendan Morrison in a roundtable conversation with host Scott Rintoul. The three members of the West Coast Express react to hearing the podcast series, offer new insight into specific events from their playing careers, and share a few stories from their time together with the Canucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Facing a crossroads for his club, GM Dave Nonis overhauls the coaching staff and a part of the Canucks' core as he redefines his team's identity. Alain Vigneault replaces Marc Crawford behind the bench, Todd Bertuzzi is traded to Florida for goalie Roberto Luongo, and Ed Jovanovski leaves in free agency. Markus Naslund and Brendan Morrison attempt to adapt to new roles and a new style of play, while Bertuzzi tries to forge a new path south of the border. The three members of the West Coast Express go on to finish their respective careers on separate teams before reflecting on their time together in Vancouver. Written & Narrated by Scott Rintoul Audio production by Andrei Deacon Podcast Supervision by Aaron Johnson Special thanks to the following NHL personnel: Hannah Readnour, Vice President, Footage & Media Licensing Matthew Manacher, Footage Licensing Manager Teresa Wiltshire, Footage Licensing Coordinator Nick Martinez, Coordinator, Footage Licensing Operations   NHL game audio courtesy the National Hockey League Thank you to CKNW and Sportsnet for assistance in compiling game audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL lockout means different things for many prominent Canucks as the league loses an entire season. Todd Bertuzzi faces legal consequences for his actions against Steve Moore, and remains suspended indefinitely. The lockout finally ends, Bertuzzi is reinstated, and the Canucks are viewed as a Stanley Cup contender. But as the West Coast Express attempts to rekindle its magic, external and internal pressures create turbulent conditions to navigate through.  Written & Narrated by Scott Rintoul Audio production by Andrei Deacon Podcast Supervision by Aaron Johnson Special thanks to the following NHL personnel: Hannah Readnour, Vice President, Footage & Media Licensing Matthew Manacher, Footage Licensing Manager Teresa Wiltshire, Footage Licensing Coordinator Nick Martinez, Coordinator, Footage Licensing Operations   NHL game audio courtesy the National Hockey League Thank you to CKNW and Sportsnet for assistance in compiling game audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having squandered an opportunity for a lengthy playoff run, the Canucks face a heightened level of scrutiny. Todd Bertuzzi's contract negotiation drags into the regular season and becomes a tenuous issue internally. Vancouver and Colorado reestablish themselves as elite teams in the Western Conference, and each looks to gain the upper hand in three head-to-head matchups beginning in mid-February. Steve Moore's hit on Markus Naslund becomes a point of contention and eventually leads to an act of revenge that transcends both the rivalry and the sport itself. With Bertuzzi suspended for the rest of the season and beyond, the Canucks attempt to pull themselves together for their most important games of the campaign. Written & Narrated by Scott Rintoul Audio production by Andrei Deacon Podcast Supervision by Aaron Johnson Special thanks to the following NHL personnel: Hannah Readnour, Vice President, Footage & Media Licensing Matthew Manacher, Footage Licensing Manager Teresa Wiltshire, Footage Licensing Coordinator Nick Martinez, Coordinator, Footage Licensing Operations   NHL game audio courtesy the National Hockey League Thank you to CKNW and Sportsnet for assistance in compiling game audio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices