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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After 56 long years, the Vancouver Canucks are finally Stanley Cup champions, and it wasn’t luck — it was grit, resilience, and pure dominance.

In this historic episode of Locked On Canucks, we break down the unforgettable 2026 Stanley Cup run. From Thatcher Demko's elite goaltending clinic to Dakota Joshua and Evander Kane bringing playoff toughness and edge, this team finally had the backbone fans have been begging for.

But the story begins and ends with Quinn Hughes, who officially enters the conversation as the best defenseman in the NHL — yes, better than Cale Makar. Is it too soon to say he’s the next Bobby Orr? Not after this playoff performance. And guess what? Even Connor McDavid couldn’t stop the magic.

Tap in as we relive the goals, the hits, the saves, and the soul of a team that rewrote Canucks history.

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The Vancouver Canucks walked away from free agent frenzy as the clear winner.

Why? Because of Marcus Pettersson.

Are Beggsy and Bhawan high? Maybe...

On the latest episode of Locked on Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan revisit the Marcus Pettersson signing and compare that to other number three defencemen around the NHL, and what they got in free agency.

They also get into other news about the Vancouver Canucks priorities in free agency, including the two players they targeted over Brock Boeser.

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up!

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Even though the Vancouver Canucks are effectively capped out, don't be surprised if they aren't done their offseason business yet.

Pius Suter is still a free agent (for now). Plus, reports have emerged that the Vancouver Canucks are shopping Dakota Joshua.

Beggsy and Bhawan touch on the Joshua report and ponder what might come next if the Canucks move him. They also touch on the Brock Boeser press conference and provide the 101 on the newest Canucks signing, defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph.

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So much for those Brock Boeser to the Edmonton Oilers rumours.

After months and months where it looked like Brock Boeser would not return to the Vancouver Canucks, Patrik Allvin did the impossible and re-signed the Canucks top winger to a seven year contract worth a shade over $50 million dollars.

Beggsy and Bhawan react to the signing, talking about why the deal got done, while touching on the official three-year extension for Thatcher Demko.

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