the bosses of the Canucks had a press conference

A rookie head coach in charge of this Vancouver Canucks team?  Seems risky, but Jim Rutherford has faith.  Beggsy returns from Vancouver Canucks opening media day to talk about the Foote/Brind'Amour comparison, Foote's preferred coaching style, while answering questions about his lack of questions.  Speaking of questions, why didn't the Canucks land a second-line centre? And which battles should fans watch heading into training camp? We get into that on this episode of Locked On Canucks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedonright now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Recapping the Media Availability from the Vancouver Canucks to open the 2025/2026 season hosted by Jim Rutherford, Patrik Allvin and Adam Foote. Let the games begin.  JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The pressure is on in both markets. Elias Pettersson is tasked with carrying the Vancouver Canucks back to true contender status, while J.T. Miller just got named the captain of the New York Rangers. Two different paths, but their stories remain linked. Vancouver chose Pettersson as the franchise cornerstone. New York handed Miller the “C” in the world’s biggest hockey market. Both are under immediate pressure to deliver playoff results — and their leadership styles, personalities, and reputations will be compared all season long. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 Why Pettersson and Miller are destined to be tied together 🔥 The weight of captaincy in New York vs. being “the alien” in Vancouver 🔥 How Miller’s swagger could drive the Rangers — and how Pettersson’s revenge tour could fuel the Canucks 🔥 Why this brewing rivalry might become one of the biggest NHL storylines in 2025–26 Two stars. Two cities. Two legacies on the line. Who rises? Oh ya, Manny Malhotra just signed an extension with the Vancouver Canucks.  #VancouverCanucks #NewYorkRangers #JTMiller #EliasPettersson #NHL #CanucksPodcast #NHL2025 #CanucksNation #Rangers JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Vancouver Canucks might be the only team in the NHL whose top center and top prospect defenseman share the exact same name — Elias Pettersson. One is already a superstar, the other could soon be the backbone of the blue line. And yeah, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic, it's quite clear based on the prospect games against the Seattle Kraken this weekend that the dude is a legit NHL'er. In this episode, we dive into why Elias Pettersson (the defenseman) is the Canucks’ best prospect, what makes his game stand out compared to others in the system, and why it’s more than just a funny coincidence that Vancouver’s future might be built around two Petterssons.Irony or destiny? Either way, Canucks fans are in for something special. JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

It's been a rough 12 months for Vancouver Canucks executives Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford. So much so, that Allvin recently talked about how the "years are flying by." Now nearly four years into their tenure, should Canucks fans still believe in Rutherford and Allvin? On the latest episode of Locked on Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan talk about two guys facing a ton of pressure this season, and whether Canucks fans should still believe in them. They also get into a report about a Canucks executive who could reportedly be hired away by another team.  JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Hughes drama keeps simmering... Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils recently told Pierre LeBrun and others that “eventually I’d love to play with him” (referring to Quinn). Whether it’s in New Jersey or elsewhere, Jack made it clear that reuniting with Quinn is something he really wants. Quinn Hughes was asked about those comments too—his response was measured, focused, and resolute: “He’s my brother. What’s he supposed to say?... Would it be fun to play with those guys at some point? Of course. We do have contracts… I’m excited to be in Vancouver, and I feel like last year was a little bit of failure. So I feel like I got things to do there.” What It All Means + Why Staying in Vancouver is the Move Continuity & Trust: Quinn is captain of the Canucks, a top defenseman, and deeply invested in the team. Stability at his position matters. Chemistry with the lineup: He already has strong connections on the blue line—particularly with Filip Hronek, whose style complements Quinn’s mobility and offensive instincts. Pushing to break through will be much easier with a consistent, supportive core.Fan base & identity: Quinn’s presence in Vancouver has become part of the team’s identity. Letting that go would be risky—both in performance and in goodwill. Contract leverage & legacy: With two years left on his deal, Quinn has time to demand excellence and results. If the team delivers, he can extend feeling confident. If the team flounders, those “play with brothers” narratives just add noise. Bottom Line: Jack’s comments stirred the pot—but Quinn’s message is clear: he’s here, he wants to win here, and Vancouver is where he has unfinished business. The best path for both Quinn and the Canucks is building on last season, refining their core, and showing the kind of performance that makes “leaving” the afterthought—not the headline.   JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Minnesota Wild are in an unenviable position right now. They reportedly offered Kirill Kaprizov the biggest contract in NHL history, and he still said no. Can the Vancouver Canucks avoid a similar fate with Quinn Hughes? And how much money could he make on his next contract? Beggsy and Bhawan also tell you what they learned after Hughes responded to Jack Hughes' comments about the brothers playing together. Quinn Hughes also spoke for the first time about Jim Rutherford's comments about his desire to play with his brothers. The boys also get into another Jack Roslovic update, because apparently the Canucks haven't given up on signing him yet.  JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

In this episode of Locked On Canucks: Jack Hughes, speaking to Pierre LeBrun, dropped a powerful hint:“Honestly, I’m not afraid to say it. Yeah, I would love for Quinn to—eventually I’d love to play with him… whether that’s in New Jersey or at what time that takes, at some point, I want to play with Quinn.” We dive into the growing narrative of the Hughes brothers reuniting, and how that shapes both Devils and Canucks strategies.Analysis on the weight behind Jim Rutherford’s comments, noting Quinn has said he wants to play with his brothers—a reality the Canucks can control if they bring Jack and Luke to Vancouver. What this all spells for Quinn’s future: Will Vancouver keep their captain or let family ties pull him east? Why this matters: It’s not just a trade rumor—it’s about identity, legacy, and one of hockey’s most compelling family sagas. #Canucks #VancouverCanucks #JackHughes #QuinnHughes #HughesBrothers #Devils #NHLTradeRumors #CanucksPodcast #LockedOnCanucks #PierreLeBrun #FamilyInHockey JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Elias Pettersson is back in Vancouver, and he isn't here to F around. At least, that's the vibe he's giving off. On the latest episode of Locked On Canucks, Beggsy and Bhawan break down media day at the "Milf," specifically Elias Pettersson's first chat with the Vancouver Canucks media. With Petey not cracking a smile, we ask, is a pissed-off Pettersson a good thing for the Canucks? Plus, the boys dig into the Pettersson and Boeser dynamic, whether or not they can fulfill their 2018 prophecy, and talk about other takeaways from the Vancouver Canucks first media availability of the season.  JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 @ks Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL

Predicting Canucks Player’s Point Totals w/ Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast) https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos How many points will each Vancouver Canucks player put up in 2025–26? From stars like Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, and Filip Chytil, all the way to emerging talents like Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Aatu Räty—today we’re making predictions for the entire roster. And we’re not doing it alone. Joining the show is Blake Creamer from the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast—one of the sharpest minds in the fantasy hockey world. Together, we’ll break down: 📊 Player-by-player point projections for the 2025–26 season🔥 Which Canucks are undervalued in fantasy drafts⚡ Bounce-back candidates and breakout picks🏆 Why this year’s roster balance could lead to multiple career yearsIf you’re a Canucks fan or a fantasy hockey player, this episode has everything you need. #Canucks #VancouverCanucks #CanucksPodcast #LockedOnCanucks #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #BlakeCreamer #ApplesAndGinos #EliasPettersson #QuinnHughes #BrockBoeser #FilipChytil  JOIN OUR SUBSTACK:  https://substack.com/@beggsyandbhawan Join Kyle's Discord:  https://discord.gg/am9vJJPqej Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanucks?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL