The Canucks led the Florida Panthers for most of the game before losing in a late comeback. Stephen, Adrian and Jeremy break down why they still see it as a step forward in the Vancouver Canucks rebuild, and why they think the media is being too harsh on a team not even 10 games into year one of the plan.

In Season 1, Episode 12 of For Nucks Sake, a Canucks-only podcast by fans, for fans, we cover:

• Canucks vs. Panthers recap: the closest thing to a full 60-minute game this season, and what went wrong when they sat back to protect the lead
• Kevin Lankinen vs. Merilainen: why Merilainen looks like the starter, and Lankinen’s tough start
• Rebuild expectations: media criticism, the Zeev Buium contract buyout talk, and why patience matters
• Current roster standouts, prospects + roster players: Karlsson, Lekkerimaki (on a line with Petey and DeBrusk), and Elias Pettersson
• Prospects: Novotny, Braeden Cootes (AHL), Caleb Malhotra (Boston University)
• Atu Raty’s trade to Toronto for Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan
• Why Philip Chytil’s speed fits Manny Malhotra and the Sedins-Johnson vision for the team
• Around the NHL: Hellebuyck’s holdout, Nichushkin and Edvinsson contract standoffs, Detroit signing DeBrincat, and the Kings’ search for a center
• Canucks practice facility update: the Britannia deal reportedly falling through and talk of a new arena or land purchase
• Special teams progress on the power play and penalty kill, and how the road trip is building chemistry
• Game: our top three teams we love to watch Vancouver beat (Toronto, Minnesota, Chicago, Edmonton, LA, Vegas and more)
• “One Up, One Down, One Out” segment: who to call up, send down, or trade
• Fan comments, the September giveaway winner, and a For Nucks Sake moment for the Oilers fans

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Paul Haysom, lead anchor for the 6:00 Chek News broadcast joins us to breakdown the game vs Carolina on Thursday and talk about the future of the team. He also shares about his love of hockey, early playing days with some future NHLers and how that eventually led into a broadcasting career.

We go around the league, touch on some other NHL storylines and have a rapid fire "Who'd you choose?" for Paul.

Email us at fornuckssake@gmail.com to write into the show. We'd love to hear from you.

The regular season is finally here! Stephen, Jeremy and Adrian go over some of the last roster edits where prospects have ended up and how they are doing. We get into a discussion about other potential Captain candidates and then break down the difference of fan experience when your team is in a rebuild vs expected to contend. Freedom vs pressure.

If you did not hear it, we released a surprise episode on Friday October 2nd - an interview with the voice of the Canucks - Brendan Batchelor. You can check that out wherever you get your podcasts.

We are joined by the voice of the Canucks - Kiss FM's Brendan Batchelor! He goes over a bit of his time coming up in the broadcast industry, some memories of mentors and legends like Jim Robson, John Garrett (Cheech), Jim Hughson and John Shorthouse.

He shares his "Welcome to the NHL" moment and then dives into a bit of behind the scenes. What it's like to prep and broadcast an NHL game. We then discuss the current iteration of the Canucks this year and talk about what to expect for a young, rebuilding team.

Find Brendan "Batch" Batchelor broadcasting every Canucks game on Kiss FM around B.C., stream it on the Seeker app or on the NHL app.

Hockey season is back, and the guys record with a game on in the background. They react to the first two preseason games, including the loss to Calgary's veteran-heavy lineup. They talk about Novotny getting sent down to the CHL and why it makes sense, Bains and Coots showing chemistry, Lekkerimaki's assists, Schenn's hits, and Braeden Cootes' mindset about earning his spot. Hronek and Oleksiak also get a look.

They read your comments on the underdog rebuild and who should be the next captain (as long as it's not a goalie), and remind you the season bets contest is still open for a shot at free stuff.

Around the league, they cover the Quinn Hughes situation in Minnesota, Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton, a Kraken holdout, another RFA's six-year deal, and Winnipeg trolling their own fans. They also discuss how the PWHL is taking over CBC's Saturday night slot. Plus, Lankinen's workload, power play struggles, and a Canucks fan in a Saddledome farewell jersey.

Training camp is finally here! The guys dive into Manny Malhotra's leadership and the culture shift he's driving, plus standout performances from the Young Guns Tournament — including breakout buzz around Novotny, Cootes and Rogowski. They talk no more yo-yoing between the AHL and NHL, react to fan comments and DMs (more Lekkerimaki, please), and break down camp's early line combinations, including a surprising Hronek–Oleksiak top pairing.

Plus: the Connor Hellebuyck saga around the league, Patrik Laine's stunning fall from a 40-goal scorer to unsigned free agent. All that, plus a look at whether this "unwatchable" Canucks team is about to prove the doubters wrong.

New podcast alert: For Nucks Sake is here! A new podcast for Vancouver Canucks fans, by Vancouver Canucks fans.

In this second episode, we talk out top 5 favourite players of all time and discuss our favourite NHL club. Whether you're a die-hard Canucks fan or just getting into hockey, join us for honest takes, good banter, and everything happening around the Vancouver Canucks. New episodes dropping weekly.

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New podcast alert: For Nucks Sake is here! We introduce the guys, talk fandom, and break down the latest Vancouver Canucks news. 🏒

Tune in to the inaugural episode of For Nucks Sake, a new podcast for Vancouver Canucks fans, by Vancouver Canucks fans. In this first episode, we introduce the guys, share some background on our fandom, and dive right into the latest news surrounding our favourite NHL club. Whether you're a die-hard Canucks fan or just getting into hockey, join us for honest takes, good banter, and everything happening around the Vancouver Canucks. New episodes dropping regularly — subscribe so you don't miss a beat.

Send us a message!

For Nucks Sake is your new home for Vancouver Canucks talk — news, takes, and chirps, every episode.

Follow us: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts

Email: fornuckssake@gmail.com

Got a topic you want us to cover? DM us or drop a comment.

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