Ep. 06
Special guest Rick Dhaliwal (Donnie & Dali - The Team on CHEK-TV), joins Andrew Wadden on this episode of Vancouver Hockey Show. They dissect the Vancouver Canucks’ thrilling season. They delve into the team’s stellar performance and speculate on potential trades as the deadline approaches. Key trade possibilities like Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames and Jordan Greenway of the Buffalo Sabres are discussed in-depth.
Wadden and Dhaliwal critically analyze the recent trend of teams loading up at the trade deadline and their subsequent lake of playoff performances, with a special focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ recurring struggles. They stress the importance of balancing the costs of player acquisitions against the impact on draft capital.
The episode also covers the Vancouver Canucks’ strategic move to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson, exploring its implications for the team’s future. Plus, don’t miss the exciting discussion about Canucks players heading to the All-Star Game in Toronto.