Vancouver Hockey Show

Andrew Wadden and the Healthy Scratches aka Nic Hauka & Jake Fraser reflect on the Canucks week that saw two of their core players return to the lineup with Thatcher Demko returning from injury and JT Miller coming back from his leave of absence. The boys also go over how remarkable Quinn Hughes play has been this season while wondering if Vancouver should commit 8-years to Brock Boeser on his next contract. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden and the Healthy Scratches - Nic Hauka & Jake Fraser go over the Canucks successful road trip, what the Hronek injury means for the blueline, while contemplating who the best linemates are for JT Miller on Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden and the Healthy Scratches - Nic Houka & Jake Fraser breakdown the Canucks start to the six-game road trip with a win in the Nations Capital while looking back at a rocky home-stand. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden is joined by the Healthy Scratches (Nic Houka and Jake Fraser). The boys go over the roller coaster week for the Canucks, where the head coach apologized to the fans for his team’s poor performance on home ice, stating that it’s “on me” to fix. They also debate who is going to step up and bury some goals in the absence of Brock Boeser, where Kevin Lankinen’s game is at, what Dakota Joshua’s return means for the team, while wondering if Nils Hoglander might be trade bait. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden and The Healthy Scratches (Nic Hauka & Jake Fraser) breakdown the Canucks successful road trip through California, where Vancouver took all six points. The boys go over Jake DeBrusk finally snapping his goalless drought, Tanner Jeannot’s dirty headshot on Brock Boeser, Pettersson’s continued struggles, and whether or not Arturs Silovs would be better served getting demoted to the minors. Follow Vancouver Hockey on TikTok and Instagram for more exclusive content. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden is joined by the Healthy Scratches Nic Hauka and Jake Fraser. The boys go over the Canucks successful first road trip, while trying to figure out what exactly is going on with Elias Pettersson. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden joined by The Healthy Scratches Nic Hauka and Jake Fraser. They go over the Canucks slow start to the season, Elias Pettersson’s struggles, Kevin Lankinen taking over the crease while debating who should be in Vancouver’s top-6 forward group. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

The VHS is back for yet another season. Hosted by Andrew Wadden. Episode 1: Synopsis of the preseason Hoglander extension Ruther-Vin making savvy moves Demko’s injury Plus we introduce The Healthy Scratches - Nic & Jake. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

J.D. Burke from Elite Prospects provides insightful analysis on the Canucks’ recent NHL draft picks, particularly in the later rounds where finding NHL talent is challenging (10-15% chance). He believes the Canucks made reasonable selections. The discussion centers around the Canucks’ draft strategy, focusing on selecting players who may not become stars but could be valuable trade assets. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Canucks making moves during Free Agency, and Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron break it all down. The Canucks made several acquisitions, including Jake DeBrusk on a seven-year deal and Danton Heinen for two years. The hosts analyze the impact of these signings on the team’s roster and the upcoming season. They also touch upon the NHL schedule for the 2024-25 season, highlighting the number of back-to-back games and extended road trips the Canucks will face. Additionally, they comment on the Nashville Predators’ strong signings, including Steven Stamkos. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

The Vancouver Canucks made a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, sending Ilya Mikheyev. The Canucks retained 15% of Mikheyev’s contract. This move opens up cap space for the Canucks to potentially make a big free agent signing, such as Jake Guentzel. Other potential options include Jeff Skinner and Jonathan Marchessault. The conversation briefly touches on the Stanley Cup Final and the new NHL jerseys. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

As the Stanley Cup Final dwindles down teams around the NHL are getting the off-season going, including the Canucks, who made a major splash inking Filip Hronek to a massive extension. Wadden and Producer Aaron breakdown the Hronek deal, while debating what the next moves are going to be from Vancouver’s management. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Join Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron as they discuss off-season planning for the Vancouver Canucks, analyzing player contracts, potential signings, and team strategies. They also delve into the Stanley Cup playoffs, examining team dynamics, with a blend of analysis and light-hearted banter, they offer insights on player performance, roster improvements, and the excitement surrounding upcoming games. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

With the season over, the Canucks players faced the media before leaving town and wrapping things up. Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron discuss what they heard and liked from players Brock Boeser, Dakota Joshua, Elias Lindholm, Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek, Tyler Myers and fan favourite Nikita Zadorov. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

With the Canucks’ playoff run coming to an end, Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron do the VHS rewind on the last few games and season. They review the contributions of the bottom-six players, expressing their thoughts on players like Dakota Joshua and Conor Garland. They touch on the impact of head coach Rick Tocchet on the team’s morale and performance, acknowledging his role in bringing back enthusiasm for Canucks hockey in Vancouver. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron dive into the recent Canucks vs. Oilers Stanley Cup playoff games, starting with the excitement around the city as Canucks fever spreads. They analyze games three and four, highlighting standout performances from Artūrs Šilovs, Brock Boeser, and Calvin Pickard, and discussing controversial incidents like Carson Soucy’s cross-check on Connor McDavid. They evaluate player performances, including Elias Pettersson’s struggles and Nils Höglander’s impact, while delving into the power-play effectiveness of both teams and the goalkeeping situation for the Oilers. The hosts emphasize the importance of game five for the Canucks, the need for players like Pettersson, Filip Hronek, and Ilya Mikheyev to step up, and potential lineup changes, could we see Arshdeep Bains, Vasily Podkolzin or Jonathan Lekkerimäki? They share their predictions for the upcoming games, discuss the intensity of the playoffs, and reflect on media coverage. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Two games done in Round 2, Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron welcome Gemma Karstens-Smith back to the podcast to dive deep into the Canucks vs. Oilers playoff series, particularly focusing on the intense Game 2. Discussing the performance of McDavid and Draisaitl, who dominated the game. They discuss the impact of the officiating, acknowledging that calls were missed on both ends, attributing it to the challenges of playoff hockey. The conversation delves into the goaltending performances of Artūrs Šilovs and Stuart Skinner, noting Skinner’s vulnerabilities on rush plays. Gemma highlights the potential lineup changes for the Canucks and emphasizes the importance of making strategic adjustments to handle the Oilers’ strong lineup effectively. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ recent success as they move on to play against the Edmonton Oilers in round two. They reflect on the Canucks’ defensive strategy against the Nashville Predators and their ability to adapt to their opponents’ style of play. The conversation touches on the impressive performances of players like Artūrs Šilovs, JT Miller, Brock Boeser, and Pius Suter, highlighting their crucial roles in the team’s success. They also delve into Elias Pettersson’s performance, acknowledging his contributions despite not scoring goals in the series. The discussion shifts to the Canucks’ upcoming series against the Oilers, emphasizing the importance of staying disciplined and capitalizing on power play opportunities. The team’s offensive capabilities and the challenges posed by the Oilers’ top lines are analyzed, along with a focus on the Canucks’ need for scoring in the series. The goaltending situation, with Šilovs likely to start in game one, is examined, with insights into the team’s confidence in their goaltenders. Wadden and Aaron make their predictions for the series outcome, with one favouring the Oilers and the other leaning towards the Canucks. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

Join Andrew Wadden & Producer Aaron, as we discuss the Vancouver hockey show playoff edition. With the Canucks leading 3-1 in the series, we analyze their efficient playoff performance despite low shot numbers. Focus is on Quinn Hughes’ defensive efforts and Elias Pettersson’s scoring struggles. We commend JT Miller and Brock Boeser for their offensive leadership. The discussion also covers the goaltender decision for game five and the vibrant Vancouver watch party at Rogers Arena. As we look ahead, we express optimism for the Canucks to clinch the series win and provide players with essential rest for their playoffs. This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca

With the first two games of round one in the books for the Canucks, Andrew Wadden and Producer Aaron welcome from the Canadian Press Gemma Karstens-Smith to breakdown the games, discuss Casey DeSmith between the pipes in the absence of Thatcher Demko. Also try and figure out, what is going on with Elias Pettersson’s game, and car flags “Have got to go.” This podcast is supported by: Nine O’Clock Gun For more info and how to follow the show… https://sportshaus.ca