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Canucks Preseason Notebook: Juolevi, Lammikko, Opening Night projections and goalie depth

It’s been a long time since the Canucks entered a season with guaranteed playoff expectations. Even the Cinderella roster that finished among the final five teams in the NHL Playoff Bubble in 2019-20 was expected by most to finish just out of the original postseason race. That’s not the case in 2021-22. After signing Elias […]

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New Bridge Just Dropped! | October 4, 2021

In this episode: Lach and Cody introduce new Intern/Producer Jacob before talking about Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes official contracts, fourth liners stepping up, blue line blues, Brock Boeser’s injury status and Robin Lehner’s viral Twitter thread about player health and safety. Always Tired merch: https://creasecast.creator-spring.com/listing/always-tired-bag-skate Not Dead, Just Tired merch: https://creasecast.creator-spring.com/listing/not-dead-just-tired-bag-skate

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Long term goals remain a mystery, but Pettersson and Hughes’ new contracts solidify ‘win now’ plans for Canucks

It came down to the wire, but the boys are back. After weeks of speculation the Canucks finally put ink to paper yesterday, signing franchise stars Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes to contract extensions totaling a very nice $69.15 million over the next six years. Pettersson returns on a three-year bridge deal with an AAV […]

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Calm Before The Storm | September 30, 2021

In this episode: Lach and Cody introduce their new studio setup before talking about radio cuts, the Pettersson and Hughes negotiations moving towards a conclusion, the Canucks sudden lack of a fourth line or solid right side defense, the Coyotes dropping dress code, broadcast improvements, the Andrei Deniskin situation and the importance of Truth and […]

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Let’s Get Kraken | September 28, 2021

In this episode: Lach and Cody talk about the ongoing Travis Hamonic situation, Pettersson and Hughes updates(?), recapping the Canucks first two preseason games against the Kraken and Flames, Jack Rathbone cementing his place on the blue line, two great goaltending performances, early returns from the Coyote Boys, and how certain Canucks fringe players have […]

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Training Camp FOMO | September 24, 2021

In this episode: Lachlan and Cody discuss their early thoughts from Canucks training camp, the inspiration behind the new “#AlwaysTired” t-shirt, which players are fighting for a spot on the roster, Pettersson and Hughes still being unsigned, Jim Hughson’s retirement and projecting Bo Horvat’s point totals. Always Tired merch: https://creasecast.creator-spring.com/listing/always-tired-bag-skate Not Dead, Just Tired merch: […]

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Cull-ing All Rookies | September 17, 2021

In this episode: Lach and Cody talk about the beginning of Canucks rookie camp, Cody’s recent interview with Abbotsford Canucks head coach Trent Cull, and dropping their skincare routines.

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Three Seasons and a Movie | September 10, 2021

In this episode: Lach and Cody meet for the first time in real life! Plus the guys talk about their new studio, summer breaks, Bo Horvat’s odds at making Team Canada, Jesperi Kotkaniemi joining the Hurricanes, the Flames signing Eric Gudbranson, and much more!

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Seattle Expansion Draft: Who the Canucks could lose and projecting the Kraken’s first 30 players

Updated 10 am: It didn’t take long for this article to be quickly outdated. Among the many draft picks Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli broke prior to the Expansion Draft was the Kraken choosing winger Kole Lind from the Canucks. And by the final choice of the night, rumour became reality. The loss of Lind to […]

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KRAKEN | July 24, 2020

In this episode: Lach talks about the birth of the Seattle Kraken, goes off on a tangent about the Minnesota Wild’s bad fashion choices and discusses the NHL’s plans for the in-arena experience in Edmonton and Toronto. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed the article, join my Patreon for exclusive podcasts and early access to content!