32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Jan. 3, 2022

After a bit of a break, Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by explaining what the league might do with the schedule going forward (2:00).

They then give their top stories to look out for in 2022 including job openings around the league (11:45), the return of Jack Eichel (15:50), if we’ll see changes in Edmonton — on the ice and behind the bench (18:50), the future of the Arizona Coyotes (23:00), big moves and big names (26:00), the leadership at the NHLPA (36:00), the future of women’s hockey following the Olympics (42:30) and if we’ll see Owen Power represent Canada at the Winter Games. The guys also take a few of your questions as well as a voicemail from the Thought Line (50:30).

The VANcast Podcast: Jan. 3, 2022

In their first episode of 2022, Drancer and Farhan discuss the continuing positive vibes of the Canucks as they are 8-0-1 in the Boudreau era. What are reasonable expectations for this team now? Is the team that much different from when they were coached by Travis Green? Drancer dives into the data.

Also, the pair discuss a daunting road trip ahead that will be a real test for this team, if the Canucks may be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, and to wrap up, the first feel-good hockey story of 2022 as a Kraken fan and Canucks equipment manager are reunited after the fan gave him life-saving advice.