When Jacob Markstrom makes his debut as an NHL All-Star during Friday night’s Skills competition in St. Louis, he’ll be following in the footsteps of some of the greatest Canucks goalies of all time: Roberto Luongo, Kirk McLean, Gary Smith and, … Continue reading How the All-Star play of Jacob Markstrom has been a constant in a chaotic Canucks season
In this episode of the CreaseCast (voted #1 most mediocre podcast by Canucks Twitter); I talk about the Canucks’ win over Buffalo and loss to Toronto, why Josh Leivo is such an integral piece to the Canucks’ attack, the roller … Continue reading Fifty Ways to Love Your Leivo | December 11, 2019
In this episode: I talk about the Canucks weekend split with the Oilers and which unsung heroes stepped up. I also talk about Loui Eriksson’s night on Saturday and my favourite Alex Burrows moments prior to his induction into the … Continue reading Burrows’ Big Night | December 3, 2019
In this episode: I’m joined by On The Forecheck’s Bryan Bastin (@projpatsummitt) to preview tonight’s matchup in Nashville between the Canucks and Predators. We also discuss the Leafs firing Mike Babcock, the landscape of Nashville hockey and what advanced stats … Continue reading Bab-canned and November of Misery (ft. Bryan Bastin) | November 20, 2019
In this episode: the new Flying Skate jerseys are great, the refs in the Canucks/Avalanche game were not and why Adam Gaudette and Sven Baertschi have earned the opportunity to stay in Vancouver. I also discuss Don Cherry’s firing and … Continue reading Retro Skates and TV Future | November 17, 2019
In today’s episode: Welcome to the rebranded CreaseCast! I talk about the Canucks losing skid and how the secondary scoring can find their touch again. I also discuss Sven Baertschi’s return, Chris Tanev being made of steel, Don Cherry saying … Continue reading Termintator Tanev | November 10, 2019
In this episode I talk about the Canucks statement win over the Sharks, how the team’s California road trip has boosted Quinn Hughes’ stock and why keeping both Jacob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko makes sense for a playoff push. I … Continue reading Californian Crusade | November 3, 2019
The first weekend radio show to premiere on a Monday (I think). In this episode I talk about the Canucks wild pair of games against the Capitals and Red Wings, go over some of early surprises in the NHL season, … Continue reading The Sunday Crease…Show? | LITC Radio: October 27, 2019
Talk about a roller coaster. The last couple weeks have seen some serious hills and valleys for the Canucks; three straight wins at home, a come from behind victory over the defending Stanley Cup Champs, a shutout at the hands … Continue reading The Sunday Crease: Ferland, Goalies and Seatmates
When J.T. Miller joined the Vancouver Canucks through a controversial trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning in June, some big expectations came with him. Any time a player costs a first-round pick, the bar of success is immediately set in … Continue reading Miller exceeding early expectations for Canucks after controversial trade
