In today’s episode, we dive into the polarizing addition of Evander Kane, one of the most debated trades in recent Canucks history.

Love him or hate him, Kane brings edge, swagger, and experience — but can he be the player that wakes up Elias Pettersson and helps reignite Vancouver’s offensive identity?

We explore:

Why Kane and Pettersson might actually have underrated chemistry

What Kane’s energy, physicality, and chaos could do for a Canucks team that’s lacked edge when it matters.

Whether Adam Foote, now the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, is the right bench boss to manage Kane’s game and keep this roster locked in.

This episode unpacks the gamble, the upside, and the volatility of a Kane-Pettersson pairing, and what it says about the Canucks’ mentality heading into the 2025–26 season.

We'll also predict the line up moving forward for the Canucks.

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Welcome back to Locked On Canucks — your go-to podcast for all things Vancouver Canucks, delivered with bite, edge, and honesty.

In this episode, we zoom in on three under-the-radar X-factors who could help define the Canucks’ identity heading into the 2025–26 season:

Dakota Joshua, Nils Höglander, and Kiefer Sherwood.

These three bring grit, speed, and a no-nonsense work ethic that winning teams are built on. But with roster decisions looming, there’s buzz that Höglander and Joshua could be on the trade block, while Kiefer Sherwood might be in line for a contract extension.

We break it all down:

Why trading Joshua or Höglander could backfire

What keeping all three could mean for team toughness, chemistry, and playoff identity

How Sherwood fits into the long-term plans, and why Rick Tocchet might love him more than you think

If the Canucks want to be more than a one-line, finesse team — this gritty trio could be the heartbeat of a more balanced, more dangerous roster.

PLUS:

We briefly touch on Gavin McKenna’s groundbreaking decision to forgo the CHL and commit to NCAA hockey at Penn State — a historic move from a top prospect that could shift the junior hockey landscape forever.

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Welcome to another jam-packed episode of Locked On Canucks — your daily destination for all things Vancouver Canucks. From trade rumors to prospect talk to bold takes, we’ve got you covered every step of the way.

Today, we dive into one of the most intriguing offseason storylines yet:

Are the Vancouver Canucks eyeing a trade for Anaheim Ducks RFA Mason McTavish?

There’s chatter that Tom Willander and Filip Chytil could be heading the other way in a potential blockbuster move. Would the Canucks be giving up too much? Or is this the type of win-now gamble that helps Vancouver go deeper next spring?

We explore the pros and cons of moving a top prospect like Willander, assess McTavish’s fit in the Canucks’ top six, and debate whether this deal actually makes sense for both teams.

Then we switch gears and zero in on Filip Chytil, a player many Canucks fans are overlooking.

With Elias Pettersson still leading the charge as Vancouver’s #1 centre, could Chytil quietly emerge as the perfect 2C behind him?

We break down his two-way game, his playoff pedigree with the Rangers, and why he could be the sneaky saviour the Canucks need down the middle — without making a single trade.

Whether you’re Team “Go All In” or Team “Keep the Core,” this episode delivers everything you need to know.

How bout Patrik Allvin breaking down the Canucks offseason moves so far with 100% Canucks with Ferraro and Shannon...we got to talk about that.

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