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The CreaseCast

Retro Skates and TV Future | November 17, 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 how Hockey Night in Canada has the chance to change its show for the better, […]

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The CreaseCast

Termintator Tanev | November 10, 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 crappy things and Drew Doughty is mad about “Team Like That”. Enjoy! Listen on Anchor: […]

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The CreaseCast

Californian Crusade | November 3, 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 also talk to JD Young (Fear the Fin) about the Sharks recent woes and what […]

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The CreaseCast

The Sunday Crease…Show? | LITC Radio: October 27, 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, Canucks Halloween costumes and potential new landing spots for outdoor games. Check out my Patreon! […]

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The Sunday Crease

The Sunday Crease: Ferland, Goalies and Seatmates

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 of the other Hughes and the Devils and then an escape from New York City […]

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Daily Hive Offside

Miller exceeding early expectations for Canucks after controversial trade

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 a high place. The season might only be two weeks old, but so far the […]

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The Sunday Crease

The Sunday Crease: Slow Starts, Eastern Notes and the Team of Mystery

“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 it just seems that way to me because I’m actually living in Vancouver for the […]

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Fear the Fin

Pacific Peeks: Vancouver Canucks

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 full of commemorating the past, a few throwback jersey nights and an exciting young team that looks […]

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Daily Hive Offside

Finding better nicknames for new Canucks players

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 their new teammates. But when Chris Tanev was asked the latter question, he unknowingly admitted […]

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LITC Update

State of the Blog 2019-20: The Boy is Back in Town

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 already, I made a big life change over the summer and moved back home to […]