Jamie and Thomas break down Florida's dominance over Carolina and debate whether tax advantages truly sway NHL players. Brandon Astle (27:00) joins to preview the Abbotsford-Texas matchup, highlighting Manny Malhotra’s coaching impact, Silovs' clutch play, and Abby’s underdog mentality. Dimitri Filipovic weighs in on whether an Oilers-Panthers Final is inevitable, what Dallas should do next, and how these playoff teams stack up compared to last year.

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance explore what a successful offseason really looks like for the Canucks — and whether simply making the playoffs is enough progress. They dive into the high hopes for Tom Willander and other rising prospects, while discussing how to build a true contender around stars like Quinn Hughes. With Jason Bukala (22:10), they assess potential targets like Sam Bennett, Marco Rossi, and Matt Duchene, and what the team’s cap constraints mean for chasing top-end talent.

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Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance are joined by Donnie and Rick as they dive into the swirling Thatcher Demko trade rumors, questioning the timing and logic behind a potential move. With Artūrs Šilovs impressing in the AHL playoffs and emerging as a possible future starter, the goalie landscape in Vancouver is shifting. Plus, they make the case for keeping Conor Garland, praising his consistent energy and effort throughout the season.

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Jamie and Thomas discuss the Abbotsford Canucks crushing Colorado to advance, with Silovs and Karlsson shining — and a wild chair-throwing incident. Trade buzz heats up around Pettersson, Demko, and Marner, with bold predictions and potential targets discussed. Landon Ferraro joins (50:10) to break down playoff intensity and prospect growth.

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Jamie and Thomas break down the red-hot playoff runs of the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, the Dallas Stars' troubles in net, and Team USA’s historic gold medal win with Conor Garland leading the charge. Kevin Woodley (24:34) joins to dive into Stuart Skinner’s standout performances, the Panthers’ dominance, and what’s gone wrong for Dallas offensively. Later, we explore trade targets like Noah Cates, Vancouver’s likely move out of the first round, and Greg Wyshynski (01:15:10) weighs in on Florida’s edge, Bobrovsky’s Conn Smythe case, and the Canes’ urgent need for a win.

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Jamie and Thomas talk about Marner's elite value and potential blockbuster trades to Vancouver's path out of the NHL's "mushy middle," this episode dives deep into team-building philosophies and playoff consistency. Guests Dimitri Filipovic (49:20) and Harman Dayal (01:12) join to break down the Canucks' needs, from elite forwards to AHL risers, and what lessons they can learn from the NHL’s top-tier franchises.

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Jamie dives into the Vancouver Canucks' recent signing of Latvian forward Anri Ravinskis and what his arrival could mean for Abbotsford, while also discussing Edmonton’s latest playoff collapse and Stuart Skinner's struggles. Landon Ferraro joins as they explore trade ideas for both Canadian teams, evaluate the rising value of prospects like Victor Mancini, and highlight standout performances such as Conor Garland’s World Championship success. Plus, with Brendan Shanahan’s departure from Toronto, we consider Mitch Marner’s future and potential trade targets like Marco Rossi in the Canucks’ quest to bolster their roster.

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Jamie and Randip are joined by Donnie and Dhali (3:46) as they dive into the Canucks’ identity crisis, Tocchet’s candid comments, and why Vancouver still isn’t a top destination for players or coaches.Plus Jason Bukala (47:56) joins to break down the Panthers’ elite play, their structured, layered approach, and how they’re surging toward the Stanley Cup Final while the Oilers make key adjustments of their own. Later they talk trade buzz around Bowen Byram, JJ Peterka, and Ryan O’Reilly—and what teams like Nashville and Vancouver need to do next.

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