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Gossip Goalie | July 12, 2020

In this episode: Lachlan talks about the official Return to Play, the NHL and NHLPA finding labour peace, Brock Boeser trade rumours and the Canucks’ salary cap issues, various players opting out and Lach’s early thoughts on Gossip Girl. Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed the article, join my Patreon for exclusive podcasts and early access […]

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We Are All Placeholder E | July 5, 2020

In this episode; Lach returns from summer break to talk about the Canucks phased return to the ice, Edmonton and Toronto being selected as Return to Play hubs, the NHL Draft Lottery results, the newest edition of Hall of Fame inductees, why Alex Mogilny should’ve been one of them and the importance of the current […]

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50me Good News (ft. Rob Williams) | May 28, 2020

In the 50th episode of the CreaseCast; Lach is joined by Rob Williams (Daily Hive Vancouver) to talk about the NHL’s Return to Play announcement, what the league still has left to figure out, the best matchups of the Play-In round, previewing the Canucks/Wild matchup, the differences of covering sports during a pandemic and the […]

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Gettin’ WIIIIIILD | May 24, 2020

In this episode; Lachlan talks about the current 24 team playoff format being negotiated on by the NHL and NHLPA, why the NHLPA’s voting system is odd, a potential Canucks/Wild matchup in the play-in round, Akim Aliu’s article on The Player’s Tribune and how to affect cultural change at every level of hockey.

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Brackett | May 16, 2020

In this episode; Lachlan talks about the drama involving Judd Brackett and Canucks management, Tanner Pearson’s career year, Brendan Leipsic and the issues surrounding hockey culture and the AHL calling it quits for 2019-20. Dani Huntley’s article on Hockey Culture: https://canuckscrux.wordpress.com/2020/05/06/oh-calamity-that-is-hockey-culture/Ice the Misogyny shirt: https://teespring.com/ice-the-misogyny-colour?pid=345&cid=6355

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How stability and versatility helped Tanner Pearson to a career season in Vancouver

It’s hard to imagine that a little over a year ago, Tanner Pearson was on his third team in a single season. It’s hard to imagine that a year ago was only a year ago right now, but that’s not the point. The deal that brought Pearson from the Penguins in exchange for Erik Gudbranson […]

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Why the NHL’s acceptance of player gaming is a small step that makes real progress

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been spending a lot of your time lately in front of a TV or computer screen. When it comes to everyday life in the middle of a pandemic, digital media offers some of the easiest ways you can try to escape for a few hours, be it watching […]

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Remembering the best of times in the toughest of times

Obviously, no one expected the 2019-20 NHL season to end like this. As I sit at home in my apartment’s office/living room, it’s hard to keep yourself occupied on rewatching Parks and Rec and The Mandalorian when the world seems to be crumbling around you. But even though it’s hard to find any positives to […]

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Wrest-less (ft. Justin Morissette) | April 4, 2020

In this episode, Lachlan is joined by Justin Morissette (Sportsnet 650/Locked on Canucks) to discuss their favourite memories from the 2019-20 Canucks season, or lack thereof. They also talk about Quinn Hughes’ phenomenal rookie campaign, what made Elias Pettersson team MVP, how video games built an early love of hockey, Justin’s career in the radio/podcast […]

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Atlanta Thrashers: NHL Franchise Study (ft. East Bay Ry) | March 29, 2020

In this special episode, Lach is joined by East Bay Ry (Fear the Fin) for an in-depth discussion about the history of the Atlanta Thrashers and the extended story of hockey and sports in Atlanta. Check out my Patreon to get a bonus episode every week! https://www.patreon.com/LachInTheCrease Subscribe to the CreaseCast! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Htg1e3 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/lachinthecrease Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fKb1Rlo6LcW1ZOQTcSFzG Google […]