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 | The CreaseCast: 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 | The Sunday Crease: 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
“There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?” In the four years that I’ve been running this website, there’s never been more excitement and intrigue surrounding the Vancouver Canucks than there is going into 2019-20 season. But hey, maybe … Continue reading The Sunday Crease: Slow Starts, Eastern Notes and the Team of Mystery
It’s been a long, long time since you could mention the Vancouver Canucks and “playoffs” in the same sentence. And yet, here we are. The Canucks have a very clear vision on how to celebrate their 50th anniversary season properly; a season … Continue reading Pacific Peeks: Vancouver Canucks
Hockey players suck at nicknames. When the Vancouver Canucks opened training camp with media interviews on Thursday, it was the players’ first chance to talk about their offseason training regiments, their goals for the season and their first impressions of … Continue reading Finding better nicknames for new Canucks players
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great summer vacation! Your essays on it are due next week, but today we’ll just be going over the syllabus for next season. I’m Hooooome! First of all, if you haven’t heard … Continue reading State of the Blog 2019-20: The Boy is Back in Town
There’s a number of storylines going into the 2019-20 season for the Vancouver Canucks; an anniversary celebration, a rebuilt supporting cast, and a draft pick bet placed on the team’s ability to make the postseason within the next two years. … Continue reading Thatcher Demko needs to show No. 1 potential for Canucks next season
