12/15/2021 – CanucksBanter

Elliotte and Jeff chat about whether we’re getting closer to stricter protocols for NHLers, and the league’s reluctance towards a shutdown or pause (0:26). Next, they touch on the Olympics and how the league, teams and players are feeling about the Games in light of rising COVID-19 cases, and whether it’s time for the NHL to provide fully vaccinated teams with COVID-19 cap relief (4:52). Then the guys head to Arizona to weigh in on the possibility of the Coyotes moving Jacob Chychrun, before pivoting and talking about the Canucks’ latest win over the Blue Jackets, and the Oilers’ recent slide (13:02). To wrap, the guys give their thoughts on Jeff Petry’s recent postgame comments about the Canadiens lacking structure (23:28).

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So much has transpired in the last couple of days, where do Drancer and Farhan even start? Well, how about the Canucks scoring four unanswered goals to beat the Blue Jackets? How about the 5th win in a row? They recap the game, and discuss if there is such thing as a “Boudreau Bump”, and blue line quality as depth gets narrow on defense.

Then, the guys lay out the work Jim Rutherford has in front of him, and the timeline of many of the changes in the team’s front office. Also, thoughts on Rutherford being forthright in his assessment of the roster. To wrap up, they break down the rapidly evolving COVID situation in Vancouver.