For Nucks Sake

For Nucks Sake
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A Vancouver Canucks podcast by fans, for fans. News, opinions, debates, laughs, questionable takes, and the occasional emotional overreaction to everything Canucks. For Nucks Sake is your new home for Vancouver Canucks talk — news, takes, and chirps, every episode. Follow us: YouTube  |  TikTok Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts Email: fornuckssake@gmail.com Got a topic you want us to cover? DM us or drop a comment. #ForNucksSake #VancouverCanucks #NHLPodcast #Canucks

  1. 2 hrs ago

    Canucks Keep Fighting, Canucks History "What if", Remix Jerseys, Kucherov Wants Out

    The Canucks were defeated 6-2 by the Jets, but the fight was there. We break down the positives from a rebuild season, react to Nikita Kucherov’s trade request, rank the hometown remix jerseys, and go through Canucks UFAs and RFAs and who might get traded first. In this episode: Jets loss recap: Boeser’s goal off a Quillan feed, Ohgren’s disallowed goal against the Ducks, and why the fan investment matters in a rebuildMancini’s ice time, Luke Schenn’s role, and the veteran signings (Gallagher, Schenn, Oleksiak)Elias Pettersson’s bounce-back: on pace for 90 points, leading the league in faceoffs taken, and what he’s doing differentlyQuillan and the new Canucks identity: fast, hard, relentlessGoalie situation: Lankinen’s struggles, Demko’s status, and whether Meriläinen is a trade chipLeague news: Kucherov’s trade request, Miroshnichenko in Washington, Roman Josi to Toronto rumoursThis Month in Canucks History: the Kiprusoff trade that almost happened in 2003Upcoming free agents (UFA and RFA) and who moves firstHometown remix jerseys: Canucks, Ducks, Flames, Boston, Montreal and moreProspects: Cootes, Malhotra, Novotny, Rogowski, RomaniShout-out to Adrian’s basement Canucks room reno and Jeremy’s CNC-cut signsHosts: Stephen Smith, Daniel Baker, Adrian Winstanley, Jeremy Gardner Where do you think Kucherov lands? Tell us in the comments. fornuckssake@gmail.com Tags: Vancouver Canucks, Canucks podcast, Canucks news, Kucherov trade request, Canucks rebuild, Elias Pettersson, Quillan, Canucks jerseys, hometown remix, NHL trade rumours, Roman Josi, Lankinen, Demko, For Nucks Sake Hashtags: #Canucks #NHL #Kucherov #CanucksPodcast #ForNucksSakePod #ForNucksSake

  2. Nov 2

    More Lekkerimaki! New Canucks history segment + Join the pod!

    Canucks comeback vs. Ducks, Lekkerimaki’s two-goal night, Quinn Hughes’ contract standoff in Minnesota, the Dylan Larkin holdout, and Caleb Malhotra’s breakout. This is the For Nucks Sake Canucks podcast, by fans, for fans. Hosts Stephen, Daniel, Adrian, and Jeremy break down the Vancouver Canucks’ biggest win of the season: a third-period comeback against the Anaheim Ducks. In this episode: Canucks vs. Ducks comeback: Lekkerimaki scores twice, Hronek wins it in OT, and Meralainen steals the game in netLekkerimaki is tied with Boeser for 12 points in 14 gamesDeBrusk’s net-front screens, Willander making every partner better, and Petey laying the bodyRebuild reality: why the Canucks can’t yet be consistentNHL news: Dylan Larkin sits out, the Hellebuyck fallout, Edvinsson’s unsigned contract, and the Dec. 1 deadlineWill Quinn Hughes re-sign with the Minnesota Wild or head to New Jersey?The Ottawa Senators owner’s story about Brady Tkachuk’s returnCanucks prospects: Caleb Malhotra at Boston University, Cootes injured, and Jacob Quillan’s 7 points in 5 games in AbbotsfordLeaked NHL special-edition jerseysThis Month in Canucks History: the 1997 Canucks vs. Mighty Ducks game in TokyoJoin the community with #ForNucksSakePod Questions or comments? Email forNucksSake@gmail.com or find us on TikTok and social media. Like, subscribe, and share the pod. #Canucks #VancouverCanucks #NHL #ForNucksSakePod #CanucksPodcast #QuinnHughes #Lekkerimaki #CanucksNews #NHLPodcast #HockeyPodcast

  3. Oct 26

    Picks Are Power: Hughes Returns, Cootes Calls, and the DeBrusk Debate

    Quinn Hughes is heading back in Vancouver, and after Ottawa’s Brady Tkachuk welcome, the bar for a proper homecoming is high. The For Nucks Sake crew (Stephen, Daniel, Adrian and Jeremy) debate what kind of reception he’ll get, and whether he ever earned the “C” in the first place. They also cover: Lankinen’s bounce-back against Tampa, Karlsson’s hot start, and Buium’s risk-takingWhich Canucks are in the plus column, and a bit of Lekkerimaki loveDemko’s recovery timeline and how Meralainen changes the goalie pictureHellebuyck’s suspension, and Larkin’s trade rumoursWhen Cootes should get the call from the AHL, and what to watch at the World JuniorsWhether Petey stays or goes at the deadlineDeBrusk trade talk: would you rather have picks or prospects?Plus a shout-out to the Oilers fans who can read, and a question for you: do you want PWHL or WHL coverage? For Nucks Sake: the Canucks podcast by fans, for fans. Like, subscribe and share. Questions or comments? Email forNucksSake@gmail.com.

  4. Oct 19

    A Rebuild Deserves Patience - Chill out Vancouver Media

    The Canucks led the Florida Panthers for most of the game before losing in a late comeback. Stephen, Adrian and Jeremy break down why they still see it as a step forward in the Vancouver Canucks rebuild, and why they think the media is being too harsh on a team not even 10 games into year one of the plan. In Season 1, Episode 12 of For Nucks Sake, a Canucks-only podcast by fans, for fans, we cover: Canucks vs. Panthers recap: the closest thing to a full 60-minute game this season, and what went wrong when they sat back to protect the leadKevin Lankinen vs. Merilainen: why Merilainen looks like the starter, and Lankinen’s tough startRebuild expectations: media criticism, the Zeev Buium contract buyout talk, and why patience mattersCurrent roster standouts, prospects + roster players: Karlsson, Lekkerimaki (on a line with Petey and DeBrusk), and Elias PetterssonProspects: Novotny, Braeden Cootes (AHL), Caleb Malhotra (Boston University)Atu Raty’s trade to Toronto for Brandon Buhr and Jacob QuillanWhy Philip Chytil’s speed fits Manny Malhotra and the Sedins-Johnson vision for the teamAround the NHL: Hellebuyck’s holdout, Nichushkin and Edvinsson contract standoffs, Detroit signing DeBrincat, and the Kings’ search for a centerCanucks practice facility update: the Britannia deal reportedly falling through and talk of a new arena or land purchaseSpecial teams progress on the power play and penalty kill, and how the road trip is building chemistryGame: our top three teams we love to watch Vancouver beat (Toronto, Minnesota, Chicago, Edmonton, LA, Vegas and more)“One Up, One Down, One Out” segment: who to call up, send down, or tradeFan comments, the September giveaway winner, and a For Nucks Sake moment for the Oilers fansTell us your top three teams to watch Vancouver beat in the comments. Email: forNucksSake@gmail.com Find us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.

  5. Oct 10

    Paul Haysom Guest Episode

    Paul Haysom, lead anchor for the 6:00 Chek News broadcast joins us to breakdown the game vs Carolina on Thursday and talk about the future of the team. He also shares about his love of hockey, early playing days with some future NHLers and how that eventually led into a broadcasting career. We go around the league, touch on some other NHL storylines and have a rapid fire "Who'd you choose?" for Paul. Email us at fornuckssake@gmail.com to write into the show. We'd love to hear from you.

  6. Oct 5

    The Regular Season Begins

    The regular season is finally here! Stephen, Jeremy and Adrian go over some of the last roster edits where prospects have ended up and how they are doing. We get into a discussion about other potential Captain candidates and then break down the difference of fan experience when your team is in a rebuild vs expected to contend. Freedom vs pressure. If you did not hear it, we released a surprise episode on Friday October 2nd - an interview with the voice of the Canucks - Brendan Batchelor. You can check that out wherever you get your podcasts.

  7. Oct 2

    Brendan Batchelor Guest Episode

    We are joined by the voice of the Canucks - Kiss FM's Brendan Batchelor! He goes over a bit of his time coming up in the broadcast industry, some memories of mentors and legends like Jim Robson, John Garrett (Cheech), Jim Hughson and John Shorthouse. He shares his "Welcome to the NHL" moment and then dives into a bit of behind the scenes. What it's like to prep and broadcast an NHL game. We then discuss the current iteration of the Canucks this year and talk about what to expect for a young, rebuilding team. Find Brendan "Batch" Batchelor broadcasting every Canucks game on Kiss FM around B.C., stream it on the Seeker app or on the NHL app.

  8. Sep 28

    Preseason Chemistry, Hughes Drama & Comment Reactions

    Hockey season is back, and the guys record with a game on in the background. They react to the first two preseason games, including the loss to Calgary's veteran-heavy lineup. They talk about Novotny getting sent down to the CHL and why it makes sense, Bains and Coots showing chemistry, Lekkerimaki's assists, Schenn's hits, and Braeden Cootes' mindset about earning his spot. Hronek and Oleksiak also get a look. They read your comments on the underdog rebuild and who should be the next captain (as long as it's not a goalie), and remind you the season bets contest is still open for a shot at free stuff. Around the league, they cover the Quinn Hughes situation in Minnesota, Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton, a Kraken holdout, another RFA's six-year deal, and Winnipeg trolling their own fans. They also discuss how the PWHL is taking over CBC's Saturday night slot. Plus, Lankinen's workload, power play struggles, and a Canucks fan in a Saddledome farewell jersey.

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A Vancouver Canucks podcast by fans, for fans. News, opinions, debates, laughs, questionable takes, and the occasional emotional overreaction to everything Canucks. For Nucks Sake is your new home for Vancouver Canucks talk — news, takes, and chirps, every episode. Follow us: YouTube  |  TikTok Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts Email: fornuckssake@gmail.com Got a topic you want us to cover? DM us or drop a comment. #ForNucksSake #VancouverCanucks #NHLPodcast #Canucks

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    For Nucks Sake
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