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Dan Riccio and Sat Shah have you covered with the most comprehensive Canucks show out there. The only real choice for the die-hard Canucks fan. read less

Our Editor's Take

The Vancouver Canucks have had many highs and lows since joining the NHL in 1970. Their fanbase has remained loyal to the team through all of the trials and tribulations of each season. Canucks Central is a podcast that allows fans to hear the latest team news and updates.

The podcast hosts are not only experienced sports reporters, but also longtime fans of the Canucks. Dan Riccio has been reporting on the team for many years. He began his career in broadcasting at 590 The FAN in Toronto. Satiar Shah has been reporting on the Vancouver Canucks since August 2013. He began his on-air career as a host at TSN 1040 in Vancouver.

The two podcast hosts have a good rapport together. Riccio often jokes around and is more animated. Shah is more analytical and likes to talk about statistics and facts. They both offer a comprehensive overview of the team in a fun, entertaining fashion.

Canucks Central is not active throughout the entire year. The podcast does not release episodes during August and early September. This corresponds with the off-season for the NHL. The podcast becomes active again in mid-September. This is when the pre-season starts up for the league.

When the NHL is in season, the podcast provides post-game coverage of each game. It also offers reporting on player injuries and accomplishments. Front office news and coaching changes are also essential to the podcast. The show uses a holistic approach to reporting on this team. The hosts want to ensure they discuss every aspect of a Canucks season.

The hosts invite special guests to provide additional commentary. Don Taylor, a Canadian broadcaster, joins the podcast each Monday. On occasion, the podcast will do planned bits, such as an "Overrated/Underrated" segment. This focuses on Canucks players and others across the league.

New episodes of Canucks Central air from Monday to Friday weekly.

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Mailbag Friday: Quarter-Mark Grades, Trade Patience, and Father Time

Mailbag Friday: Quarter-Mark Grades, Trade Patience, and Father Time

Dan and Sat answer your questions about grades through the quarter-mark of the season, how patient the Canucks should be with a trade, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday! This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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Mailbag Friday: Quarter-Mark Grades, Trade Patience, and Father Time

Mailbag Friday: Quarter-Mark Grades, Trade Patience, and Father Time

Dan and Sat answer your questions about grades through the quarter-mark of the season, how patient the Canucks should be with a trade, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday! This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Open: A Pivotal Road Trip

The Open: A Pivotal Road Trip

Dan and Sat discuss the play from Elias Pettersson lately and expectations for him while JT Miller is out. Also, they get into the 5v5 play for the team in recent games and the debut of Max Sasson for the Canucks in Ottawa. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jannik Hansen on "Surviving" Without JT Miller

Jannik Hansen on "Surviving" Without JT Miller

Dan and Sat are joined by Jannik Hansen to talk about how the Canucks can handle the absence of JT Miller, who needs to step up while he's out, and more surrounding the team. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In The Booth: Road Trip Rally

In The Booth: Road Trip Rally

On this week's episode, Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda preview Vancouver's upcoming six game road trip, discuss potential returns for Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko, break down Max Sasson's recall from Abbotsford and answer some listener questions! This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Cameron Schmidt Joins the Show and an Update on Tom Willander

Cameron Schmidt Joins the Show and an Update on Tom Willander

Dan and Sat are joined by former Canuck Darcy Rota to talk about the latest with the team and what's going on with the Alumni. Also, Vancouver Giants Forward, Cameron Schmidt, joins the show to talk about his solid start to the season. Plus, Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio stops by to talk about Tom Willander's progress this season and other updates on prospects. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Landon Ferraro on a Zadorov Return and Lekkerimäki's First Games

Landon Ferraro on a Zadorov Return and Lekkerimäki's First Games

Dan and Sat are joined by former NHLer, Landon Ferraro, to talk about whether or not it would make sense for the Canucks to bring back Nikita Zadorov, what's going on with Carson Soucy, and more. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Open: Boeser or Sherwood with Petey?

The Open: Boeser or Sherwood with Petey?

Dan and Sat discuss the potential return of Brock Boeser on the road trip and where he fits in the lineup with JT Miller still out for the foreseeable future. They also get into the Nikita Zadorov note from Elliotte Friedman and if that makes sense for Vancouver. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Overrated/Underrated: Demko Starting Soon, Lekkerimäki, and Bomb Cyclones

Overrated/Underrated: Demko Starting Soon, Lekkerimäki, and Bomb Cyclones

Dan and Sat debate whether topics like Thatcher Demko starting on the road trip, Jonathan Lekkerimäki's NHL start, and more are overrated or underrated. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Kevin Woodley on the Ups and Downs of Canucks Goaltending

Kevin Woodley on the Ups and Downs of Canucks Goaltending

Dan and Sat are joined by InGoal Magazine and NHL.com's Kevin Woodley to talk about the highs and lows of Canucks' goaltending so far this season, Thatcher Demko's status, and more. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Open: How Do You Fix the Defence?

The Open: How Do You Fix the Defence?

Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks' defence, how the team can go about shoring things up on the backend, and the state of their current defencemen. Also, the guys talk about the potential return of Thatcher Demko and the latest from Canucks practice. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Post Game: Battling with What You Have

Post Game: Battling with What You Have

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (28;46) and Kiefer Sherwood (1:17:37) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:20:23) post game. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Navigating the Absence of JT Miller

Navigating the Absence of JT Miller

Dan and Sat are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to talk about headlines from around the NHL on a big news day, including Jim Montgomery being fired in Boston, Alex Ovechkin's injury, and more. Also, hear from Brett Festerling and how the Canucks navigate the absence of JT Miller. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Open: Survival Mode

The Open: Survival Mode

Dan and Sat talk about the latest for the Canucks as JT Miller is away from the team for personal reasons indefinitely. They get into how that will impact the rest of the team and what they need to do while Miller is out. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Frank Seravalli on Marcus Pettersson and the Rising Cap

Frank Seravalli on Marcus Pettersson and the Rising Cap

Dan and Sat are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to get his thoughts on what's going on with the Canucks, their potential interest in Marcus Pettersson, and more from around the NHL. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Don Taylor on the Canucks' Issues and Miller's Benching

Don Taylor on the Canucks' Issues and Miller's Benching

Dan and Bik are joined by Don Taylor of Donnie and Dhali to talk about the recent issues for the Canucks, his thoughts on the benching of JT Miller, and more surrounding the team. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Open: What's Going on With JT Miller?

The Open: What's Going on With JT Miller?

Dan and Bik discuss the benching of JT Miller and what is going on with him as his play starts to deteriorate. They also get into the grander issues for the Canucks and the difficulty Rick Tocchet has had trying to get buy-in from his team. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Post Game: More Hyde Than Jekyll

Post Game: More Hyde Than Jekyll

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 5-3 loss to the Nashville Predators. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (34:12) and Atu Raty (1:29:35) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:32:13) provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Post Game: Home Sweet Home?

Post Game: Home Sweet Home?

Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (42:55), Elias Pettersson (1:17:46), and Kiefer Sherwood (1:24:30) post game. Plus Landon Ferraro and Iain McIntyre (1:32:30) provide their analysis. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mailbag Friday: Managing Lankinen, Trade ETAs, and Awkward Interviews

Mailbag Friday: Managing Lankinen, Trade ETAs, and Awkward Interviews

Dan and Sat answer your questions about how the Canucks should manage Kevin Lankinen's workload, when they could strike on the trade market, and more in this week's Mailbag Friday. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Open: The Canucks Are Not Working Hard Enough

The Open: The Canucks Are Not Working Hard Enough

Dan and Sat discuss the Canucks' lack of effort last night against the Islanders, the continued struggles at home for the team, and more. They also get into the line shakeup at practice and what they want to see ahead of a back-to-back this weekend. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.