The VANcast with JPat and Drancer - A show about the Vancouver Canucks The Athletic

On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer look back on the Canucks 7-1 romp over Ottawa. They discuss what the result does to ease the tension in the market. Plus, JPat and Drancer praise the contributions of depth scorers and the struggles of the top line, they examine Nils Hoglander's first eight NHL games and provide an update on the What's at 'Steak' goal scoring bet.
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On this episode of the VANcast, JPat and Drancer break down a pair of games between the Canucks and Canadiens. They look at Vancouver's defensive woes and discipline issues. They also try to make sense of Elias Pettersson's slow start. The guys are joined by Max Lapierre to discuss his recent retirement from hockey and his 15 years playing the game in both the NHL and in Europe
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On this episode, JPat and Drancer review the Canucks back to back losses in Calgary. They look at the issues facing both the power play and the penalty kill. And they try to make sense of Elias Pettersson's slow start to the season. They also gauge the reaction to the market after three straight losses and look ahead to three straight against the Montreal Canadiens.
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JPat and Drancer review the Canucks first two games of the new NHL season. There was plenty to like in the opener and some familiar concerns in the rematch. The guys drill down on some of the notable individual performances -- who stood out and who needs to step up. And listen to the end for news about the return of The Botchford Project.
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JPat and Drancer welcome John Shorthouse and John Garrett to the VANcast. Shorty and Cheech share their favourite road arenas, places to eat on the road, and the challenges of calling road games off monitors this season.
Plus, JPat and Drancer discuss the loss of J.T. Miller and Jordie Benn, due to Covid-19, and what it means for players like Jake Virtanen and Zack Macewen. JPat and Drancer also highlight the official signing of Travis Hamonic, and how the Canucks need to get at least 4 points in their first four road games to start this season. Let's Go!!
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JPat and Drancer examine a busy weekend for the Vancouver Canucks as the team held its final scrimmage of training camp. It also had to deal with COVID on Sunday. And the guys look at the decision to put Loui Eriksson on waivers. What does it mean and what's next for the veteran winger? Also, JPat and Drancer predict this season's goal totals for the Canucks.
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