Lach in the Crease
In this episode: Lachlan is joined by friend of the show Chris Faber (Canucks Conversation, CanucksArmy) to talk about the Canucks’ big road win over the Leafs, the suddenly close Pacific Division playoff race, the latest trade deadline rumours surrounding Brock Boeser, J.T. Miller and Jaroslav Halak, Vasily Podkolzin’s quietly strong rookie season, an update […]
In this episode: Lachlan does an old fashioned solo episode to break down the Canucks 7-1 smothering of the Flames, the return of the Flying Skate jersey, Thatcher Demko’s gorgeous tribute to Kirk McLean, the top six stepping up in a big way, and a little bit about the Russian attack on Ukraine. Donate to […]
In this episode: Lach and Cody discuss Patrik Allvin becoming the new general manager of the Vancouver Canucks, the number of rumoured players currently on the trading block, Vancouver’s need for their own practice facility, the NHL All-Star Game’s new Vegas themed events and the Beijing Olympics starting on Tuesday. PLUS, Duane Steinel (2 Goalies […]
In this episode: A brief intro discussing the Jake Virtanen story (CW: sexual misconduct); the guys discuss Lach’s Botchford Project experience, the Canucks’ two losses to the Oilers, Jack Rathbone and Kole Lind’s NHL debuts, the Comets’ potential move to Abbotsford and the Tom Wilson debacle. 00:00 Jake Virtanen intro (CW: sexual misconduct) 04:50 Main […]
In this episode: Lach talks about J.T. Miller’s comments that led to the Canucks’ schedule change, Bo Horvat’s first press conference since COVID, the lack of accountability from Canucks’ ownership and management, Elias Pettersson’s upper body injury that may end his season, the Comets’ future in Utica and the Lightning’s special Stanley Cup slumber party […]
In this episode: Lach is on his own tonight to talk about the Canucks embarrassing 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, why it’s a microcosm for how management has bungled the construction of the team, Jim Benning’s poor excuse for letting Tyler Toffoli walk in free agency and how COVID is affecting the schedules […]
In this episode: Lach and Cody breakdown the #Canucks two game split against the Oilers, Nils Höglander’s wild NHL debut, Olli Juolevi’s first regular season games and how he can build on them, what to do about the glaring hole on Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser’s wing, Canucks power play fixes, how Braden Holtby and […]
In this episode: Lach and Cody set up the Canucks’ 2021 season with full predictions, roster and player expectations, discuss the COVID concerns for J.T. Miller and Jordie Benn and how it’ll impact the season opener, Loui Eriksson’s taxi squad demotion and preview Vancouver’s first two games against the Oilers.
NHL Awards voting season is officially upon us, and while the Professional Hockey Writers Association is busy trying to figure out if Leon Draisaitl is Hart-worthy or how to deny Quinn Hughes of the Calder Trophy he so richly deserves, I decided to go in a different direction. The Canucks already have a set of […]
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 […]
Lach in the Crease