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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Arda Ocal of ESPN to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They delve into the Rangers-Panthers series. Arda makes a passionate plea to Canadians to not cheer for a "Canada's team" in the playoffs, and calls out the lunacy of the idea of a "Canada's team". Saad Yousef of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Western Conference side of the bracket. They highlight how well the Stars have absorbed Edmonton's best shots.

Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance discuss the task ahead this summer for the Vancouver Canucks. They talk about what it would take to bring everyone back this offseason and push for the team to go big game hunting to improve this roster.

Jamie and Bik are joined by Sean Gentille to shine some light onto both conference finals matchups and what is at stake for the teams in those series. The guys discuss how the Oilers have immense pressure on them still to perform and get the job done and avoid some big questions needing to be asked if they were to come up short. Jamie and Bik then dive into the pending free agents that the Canucks have and who is most likely to return taking into account not just on ice performance but also how they fit into the team dynamic in the locker room and beyond.

Jamie is joined by Bik Nizzar live from the Canucks Alumni Golf Classic at Northview. The guys discuss that with all of the pending free agents, which current young players in the Canucks system could take a substantial step forward next year and help contribute to the big club moving forward. Gemma Karstens-Smith then joins the show to continue the conversation on which young players have the potential to step up and what some of the expectations are for the AHL players looking to move up.

Breaking News: Manny Malhotra is the Abbotsford Canucks new Head Coach. What's the deal with Jesperi Kotkaniemi? Drance suggests the Canucks need a 'star' to jumpstart their offense. Ryan S. Clark from ESPN joins the show. Ryan talks Canucks decisions coming up this offseason, how close the Canucks are to the final four teams, reaction to Pettersson injury, and the NHL Playoffs. Hockey PDOcast host Dimitri Filipovic joins the show. The guys discuss the Dallas vs Edmonton series, Necas fit with the Canucks, and more.

Jamie and Drance analyze the Elias Pettersson injury news. The guys dive into the Martin Necas trade talks, would he be a fit for the Canucks and at what cost? Jesperi Kotkaniemi is in the rumour mill, would he fit with the Canucks? The guys discuss the Canucks options.