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Pucks On NetI Can Tell That We Are Gonna Be Friends (448)After 450+ episodes, eleven years, seven PON Christmas Parties, and three playoff appearances by the Vancouver Canucks, we are calling it a day at Pucks On Net. Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together this week to talk about their decision to end the podcast and prepare for next week's final episode. Ryan chats about his weekend in Las Vegas, the gang navigates pre-show technical difficulties, and chat about the Vancouver Canucks' slog to the finish line with whatever "playoff hopes" remain. We'll see you next week for the final episode. Buy us a coffee...
2025-03-261h 15Pucks On Net272 - Bedtime For DemkoThe Vancouver Canucks' incredible playoff run came to a sad end in game 7 vs the Vegas Golden Knights and after a two week hiatus, the podcast is back! With logistical nightmares facing the entire PON bench, Ryan goes to the press box and calls upon PON's latest Black Ace Arash Memarzadeh to steer the podcast ship with him. They break down the Canucks/Golden Knights polarizing seven game series, look back at the biblical performance of Thatcher Demko and the tough decisions facing the Canucks' front office in the offseason. Dave and Geeta phone in...
2020-09-081h 28Pucks On NetPON Post Game - Knight And Day (Game 2 vs Vegas)The Canucks got embarrassed in game 1 by the Vegas Golden Knights. The same could not be said in game 2 and their huge 5-2 victory. Ryan and Geeta run the PON Post Game Show for Game 2. They look at huge goals and a big night in the face off dot for Bo Horvat They discuss the return to the line up of Tyler Toffoli and the Canucks escaping utter domination in the second period. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content. Visit w...
2020-08-2622 min
Pucks On Net271 - The Dallas Stars' Tarps Off Sports DayThe Vegas Golden Knights take the Vancouver Canucks to the cleaners in game 1 of their western conference semifinal series. Ryan, P Mac and Geeta get together this week to talk about the Dallas Stars' big game 1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Ryan has a theory that the Stars' shirtless sports day at Commonwealth Stadium is the reason for all their success. They look back at game 1 between Vegas and Vancouver, discuss the Ryan Reaves effect on the Canucks and what they need to do to not get shutout again in game 2. They also...
2020-08-251h 07
Pucks On NetPON Post Game - Yeah, You Look Nervous (Game 6 vs St. Louis)A huge 6-2 victory for the Vancouver Canucks and they're off to the second round and a date with the Vegas Golden Knights! Ryan and P Mac discuss the huge offensive outburst from the Canucks' bottom six. Two big goals from Tyler Motte (again), a big ice breaker from Jay Beagle and a slump buster for Brock Boeser. But Jordan Binnington's absolute collapse stole the show, and cost the Blues the game. We look back at a polarizing series for the Calder Trophy nominee and look toward Vegas and the Canucks' chances against the stacked...
2020-08-2229 min
Pucks On NetPON Post Game - Tyler Motte's Daily Double (Game 5 vs St. Louis)Tyler Motte and Jake Virtanen give the Canucks the spark they need to come back down 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues in the 2nd period and give them a huge 4-3 win in game 5. P Mac and Ryan talk about Virtanen's big game after an underwhelming start to the playoffs. They look at Tyler Motte's key moments in a reduced role and look at how Travis Green's line changes were effective against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Oh, and they give Jacob Markstrom just a little bit of praise, you know, for keeping the...
2020-08-2032 min
Pucks On Net270 - WAP: Wet A$$ PeteyDespite being tied 2-2 in their series, it feels like the Vancouver Canucks are on the ropes. What needs to change for game 5? Geeta, P Mac and Ryan gather this week to look back at the eye opening back to back games for the Blues and Canucks in their quarterfinal series. After a close but outplayed game 3, the Canucks were outmatched in every way possible by the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Can the Canucks change their game like the Blues have? Or will the St. Louis continue to dominate Vancouver? Dave joins the show to...
2020-08-191h 14
Pucks On NetPON Post Game - Smilin' Jacob's 46 Saves (Game 3 vs St. Louis)Canucks fall 3-2 in OT to the St. Louis Blues while the series remains in Vancouver's favour 2-1. Ryan and Paul get together to discuss an eventful game 3 for the Vancouver Canucks. The subtraction of Tyler Myers to the line up, the lacklustre performance from Jake Virtanen and the confidence of Jacob Markstrom. Despite a loss for the Canucks, there are a lot of things to confident about. But will the momentum continue to shift St. Louis' way? Especially with game 4 less than 24 hours away... Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla...
2020-08-1725 min
Pucks On NetPON Post Game - Bo's Rag & Bone Show (Game 1 vs St. Louis)Canucks defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 in game 1 of their Stanley Cup Quarterfinal playoff series! Bo Horvat scored a pair, Troy Stetcher scored a HUGE goal for his late father Tony and the young upstart Canucks held their own against the defending Stanley Cup champions. P Mac and Ryan break down game 1, the positive performances of several Vancouver Canucks, the officiating and of course, the David Perron welcoming committee. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content. This week Ryan wants Paul to...
2020-08-1326 min
Pucks On Net269 - Another "First" RoundA hell of an eventful few days in the NHL and we're ready to gab about it! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather around the satellite hot stove and look back at Jason Spezza's heartbreaking exit from the qualifying round. We discuss if or where he could play next year. We also look at the collapse by the Maple Leafs and John Tortorella's kind words coming to the defence of Sheldon Keefe. They break down all eight first round matches and give their predictions. Will a team fresh off the qualifying round have the edge...
2020-08-121h 17
Pucks On NetCANUCKS WIN!!!Well it happened. For the first time since Kevin Bieksa got some incredible help from a stanchion and put an 2OT goal past Antti Niemi on May 24th 2011, the Vancouver Canucks won a playoff series. We get together the morning after to look at the incredible shutout effort the Canucks put up in game 3 and the shaky but gutsy victory in game 4. With Jacob Markstrom not having his best night, the young Canucks core put the pedal to the floor and won it early in overtime thanks to resident overtime hero Chris Tanev. What's in...
2020-08-0831 min
Pucks On Net268 - Brock 'N Petey Runnin' WildThe Canucks come sleepy out of the gate and get shut out by the Minnesota Wild in game 1, then proceed to have one hell of a bounce back effort! Geeta, P Mac and Ryan get together this week to talk about an eventful first two games of this best of five qualifying series. From Micheal Ferland's early game 1 fight to leaving game 2 due to injury, Elias Pettersson's rough treatment by Minnesota and how he responded in game 2 and the slow sloppy effort Tyler Myers had in game 2. Dave joins the show midway to lobby to...
2020-08-061h 12
Pucks On Net267 - NHL BubblesThe NHL in it's bubble version is here and we could not be happier! Ryan, Geeta, Paul and Dave get together to discuss the NHL's (so far) successful return to play as exhibition games began earlier this week. They discuss the look, feel and sound of the empty arena games and just how quickly the games felt normal. They also discuss the Vancouver Canucks' exhibition loss to the Winnipeg Jets, Olli Juolevi getting some playing time and what expanded Stanley Cup playoffs could mean for his development. They also discuss Jake Virtanen's role...
2020-07-311h 21
Pucks On NetHockey Dad w/ Richard Schaap (PON Father's Day 2020)It's Father's Day and Ryan phones up his old man to chat about growing up, playing hockey, bonding over the Vancouver Canucks and of all things, the drug advice he gave his teenage children many years ago. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our brand new bonus episode doing a deep dive on the 2010/11 Vancouver Canucks season. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Order your own Pucks On net 4500 shirt t...
2020-06-2143 min
Pucks On NetTEASER - The 2010/11 Vancouver Canucks - Patreon ExclusiveThis is a clip from June's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode which is a deep dive on the 2010/11 Vancouver Canucks. In this clip, Ryan and P Mac discuss a key 'what if?' during this playoff run. What if Alex Burrows didn't slay that dragon in game 7 in overtime? What would have happened to the Canucks' team and front office? In this bonus episode, we tackle the entire 2010/11 Vancouver Canucks season! From the wheeling and dealing of draft picks to bring in defensive depth, to adding key free agent pieces in the summer to their crucial trade deadline acquisitions...
2020-06-2001 min
Pucks On Net266 - Phase 1 Of PON Summer VacationThe NHL enters phase 2 of their return to play plan and we're entering phase 1 of our summer vacation. We'll be back ... when the NHL is back! A full bench starts off the show as the gang discusses once again, the likelihood of the NHL (or sports for that matter) returning to North America. With COVID-19 cases spiking across the United States, it's hard to imagine it could be sooner rather than later. The gang discusses who the most average Canucks player is, some drama in Anaheim with GM Bob Murray calling out his veterans and D...
2020-06-091h 21
Pucks On Net265 - It's A Trap!A difficult week in our world to say the least, we try to talk about hockey and life, but some weeks it's a lot harder than others. This week Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and eventually Dave talk about the likelihood of the NHL returning. They also touch on Judd Brackett officially parting ways with the Vancouver Canucks and just what that means for the organization. Speaking of the Canucks, the gang discusses Jake Virtanen distracted driving social media posts and who would wind up on our Mount Rushmore's of the NHL. Ryan buys a new big TV...
2020-06-0259 min
Pucks On Net264 - All Aboard The NY Rangers Hype Train!The proposed 24 team playoff structure has been released and we go full steam ahead with a playoff preview and hop aboard the hype train for the New York Rangers. Ryan, Geeta and Paul get together this week to break down the proposed playoff structure and make a couple early picks for potential winners in the bizarro Stanley Cup playoffs. They answer some great listener questions, open up some listener mail and thank the new crop of incredibly generous Patreon backers! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant a...
2020-05-261h 17
Pucks On Net263 - Because It's The Cup*The gang's all here and we discuss the latest involving the NHL, the NHLPA, a 24 team playoff and the hub cities that could host. Ryan, Geeta, Dave and Paul discuss the logistics behind an NHL start up, look at Eddie Lack's AMA on Reddit and discuss the incredible ten episode journey that was The Last Dance. Dave and Paul also give an excellent look back at the legend of Tony Hand and Scottish hockey. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content. This week...
2020-05-191h 13
Pucks On NetTEASER - The 1997/98 Vancouver Canucks - Patreon ExclusiveThe introduction to our May bonus episode on the 1997/98 Vancouver Canucks. Paul and Ryan discuss the 97/98 Canucks' season including: Mark Messier singing and his influence on ownership Tom Renney and Pat Quinn's November dismissals Trevor Linden's trade to Long Island and the myriad of deals that littered the season. Essential reading and listening for this month's bonus episode: Our episode with Kirk McLean Jyrki21's eloquent essay on Mark Messier as a Canuck Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show...
2020-05-1602 min
Pucks On Net262 - Judd-gement DayControversy galore in Vancouver this past week, and it didn't even have to do with our slightly crowded beaches over the weekend! Paul, Dave, Geeta and Ryan get together over Skype this week to discuss their weeks and for another week in a row, Ryan remembers some odd elementary school memories. They discuss Judd Brackett and the Vancouver Canucks. Whether the relationship is salvageable and what this could mean going forward. They also touch on Brendan Leipsic and the immediate fallout that came from leaked screenshots of a sexist and misogynistic Instagram DM g...
2020-05-121h 09
Pucks On NetThe 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks (April Patreon Bonus Episode)This episode was originally our April bonus episode on Patreon. Want to support the show? Pledge a coupla bucks over at www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Ryan and P Mac look back at the 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks season. From goalie controversy after goalie controversy, to everything that lead to the Todd Bertuzzi/Steve Moore incident on March 8th 2004. They look at the seven game first round series vs the Calgary Flames and the fallout of another underachieving season for the West Coast Express. Intro song: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Man Outro song: White Stripes - There's...
2020-05-071h 22
Pucks On Net261 - The Quarantine Episode Actually About HockeyThe National Hockey League is itching to get back to work and playing some games! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week remotely to discuss the possibility of the 2020 NHL Draft being moved up to early June despite the season not being completed. They discuss Vancouver being a possibility for a 'hub city' for empty arena Pacific Division games. They discuss empty arena game presentation, talk about the possible return of the old school draft lottery and answer some great listener questions! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5...
2020-05-051h 15
Pucks On Net260 - Paul & The Giant StrawberryGeeta, P Mac and Ryan are back for another social distancing episode of Pucks On Net. They discuss the new possibility of the NHL restarting and completing the 2019/20 season. They discuss their week of social distancing, talk about video games, Ryan watches Uncut Gems and they answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our newest bonus episode looking back at the 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks! Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet GET THE NEW PUCKS ON N...
2020-04-281h 19
Pucks On Net259 - The Millionaire Trivia DistractionThe whole gang gets together this week to play a relic from the 90's, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? - hockey trivia edition. Dave, Geeta, Ryan and Paul gather this week to play some more hockey trivia to help pass the time and we hope you play along at home! They also discuss the more than likely cancellation of the 2019/20 NHL season, answer a couple listener questions have some laughs! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our newest...
2020-04-211h 16
Pucks On Net258 - A Full Bench DistractionWe're coast to coast on this week's podcast. Wait, Ottawa isn't on the Atlantic Ocean? Ryan, Geeta, P mac and Dave gather this week to discuss how they've been passing the time this week. Ryan has some trivia questions ready for the gang about some cup winners from the 1990's, they discuss how to improve the game in the short term if and when hockey returns and they discuss their quarantine weeks. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content. This week Geeta has...
2020-04-141h 20
Pucks On Net257 - Baking Bread With Arturs IrbeEverybody's drinking or baking bread as the social distancing rolls on. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Ryan , Geeta and Paul gather on Google Hangout for another week to discuss how they're passing the time and what they're consuming. Paul finishes Tiger King and gives his thoughts, Geeta turns her commuting time into baking time and Ryan meets the neighbours! They also discuss the possibility of NHL games being played later this year in North Dakota, look back at their favourite Latvian Vancouver Canucks as well as the turbulent season that was the "...
2020-04-071h 18
Pucks On NetTEASER - The 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our April bonus episode on the 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks. In this clip, we look back at the 'Chris Levesque game' on December 9th 2003 between the Canucks and the Penguins. Long before David Ayres, a third string UBC Thunderbirds goalie sat on the bench backing up Johan Hedberg. Seemed like a pretty easy evening for Levesque until Hedberg went down following a collision. Ryan and P Mac look back at the 2003/04 Vancouver Canucks season. From goalie controversy after goalie controversy, to everything that lead to the Todd Bertuzzi/Steve Moore incident on March 8th 2004...
2020-04-0303 min
Pucks On Net256 - Satellite Hot StoveAnother week of social distancing and staying home, another podcast live on tape via Google Hangout. It's time someone reboot satellite hot stove! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac get together this week to discuss Netflix's Tiger King, some unusual encounters at the grocery store and how everyone is passing the time indoors. They also answer some great listener questions about who could win it all if the playoffs started tomorrow, Eddie Lack's retirement, which player has possibly played their last game and a trip down memory lane with teams from the 1994 season of Roller Hockey...
2020-03-311h 10
Pucks On Net255 - The IsolationWe're isolated in our homes this week. Ryan in his West End studio apartment, Geeta in her palatial estate and Paul in an undisclosed location as we endure another week of self distancing. This week talk Canucks, what we're consuming during our isolation and quarantines, some interesting things people may not have known about us and our favourite type of birds. There's no real format to the show right now, so we hope you enjoy it! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our...
2020-03-241h 11
Pucks On Net254 - The DistractionThere's no hockey, there's no sports, there's only social distancing and all the hand washing you can handle during these nervous times as the world copes with COVID-19. Ryan, P Mac and Geeta gather in the palatial estate to have some laughs and try to forget about the 24 hour news cycle consuming us all. Dave skypes in from Ottawa and the gang talks about their first NHL games they attended. They also chat about the six days that followed the Canucks' big shootout win over the Islanders last Tuesday. They look at the toilet paper...
2020-03-171h 08
Pucks On Net253 - Blue Shirts & DeploymentAll eyes are on Travis Green's deployment of the underachieving Canucks as the stretch drive rolls on. P Mac, Geeta, Ryan and a Skyped in Dave discuss the Canucks' coach concerns and deployment issues. If they miss the playoffs, could the Canucks part ways with Travis Green following some very underwhelming home games? They also discuss the incredible surge of the New York Rangers, Mika Zibanejad's five goal game and the impressive streaks the blue shirts are on. They also look at the Florida Panthers and Minnesota Wild, two teams who made additions by subtractions...
2020-03-101h 02
Pucks On Net252 - Ain't No Easy WayIt was an ugly road trip for the Vancouver Canucks, and we spend the entire episode on Petey, Bo, Quinn and the boys. Ryan and P Mac get together this week a day removed from an ugly blown 3rd period lead by the Vancouver Canucks in Columbus. This wasn't the only miserable game for the Canucks on this (hopefully) forgettable road trip. They also were fed losses in Toronto and Ottawa following a shootout win in Montreal. Their playoff chances are dwindling but they aren't dead yet! They discuss the cap concerns this summer, the...
2020-03-031h 04
Pucks On Net251 - Demko's Silver Linings PlaybookOkay Thatcher Demko, no pressure... Geeta, Ryan and P Mac get together to debrief after one hell of an eventful NHL Trade Deadline day. They take a look at Tyler Toffoli's first two games with the Vancouver Canucks and discuss Jacob Markstrom's incredibly unfortunate knee injury. Can Thatcher Demko get them into the playoffs? Dave Skypes in from Ottawa to discuss the absorbent prices on deadline day and the teams that might have overpaid for depth players for the stretch run. They also discuss the incredible game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs...
2020-02-251h 17
Pucks On Net250 - Hold On, We're Going HomeRyan Kesler is making waves during Sedin Week and the entire town is curious exactly how the Canuck fans in attendance will receive him. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather in the palatial estate this week to discuss Ryan Kesler and Trevor Linden's returns to Rogers Arena, the buzz around Sedin week and the big win over the Nashville Predators on Monday night. They also discuss the Jason Zucker trade to Pittsburgh as Jimmy Rutherford makes another 'win now' trade to benefit Sid and Geno in their prime. They discuss the scary breaking news about...
2020-02-121h 14
Pucks On Net249 - Spoilin' For A FightThe Battle of Alberta delivers ... twice, the Vancouver Canucks keep to their winning ways on the road and things have gone from bad to worse for the San Jose Sharks. Ryan, P Mac and Geeta get together this week to talk about two wild games in Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton, gush about the Canucks' continued success and consistency, look at the Calder Trophy race (Quinn vs Cale), talk Seattle Kraken and the injured San Jose Sharks... are they sellers come the Trade Deadline? Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and...
2020-02-041h 07
Pucks On Net248 - Third Line Brock & The All-Star TrioQuinn and Petey have a tremendous showing at the 2020 NHL All-Star Game and have put the league and fans on notice. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac talk about the positives of the All-Star festivities in St. Louis over the weekend. Dave Skypes in to squash any controversies about Brock Boeser playing on the third line and the gang has some solid praise for the 1st place Vancouver club. They also give Alex Ovechkin some great praise for an incredibly consistent attendance record, look at how Auston Matthews cheated the system and talk about Green Day...
2020-01-291h 08
Pucks On Net247 - Ovi, Wayne & The First Place CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are first place in the Pacific Division! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather in the palatial estate to discuss the excellent hockey the Canucks have been playing since mid-December. They talk about the scoring depth, the "resurgence" of Loui Eriksson and the three Canucks heading to the All-Star Game in St. Louis. PON Ottawa Bureau Chief Dave skypes in to chat about the fall from grace the old man San Jose Sharks have had this year. Aging players and underwhelming results leaves us wondering if the Sharks are playing for this season...
2020-01-211h 09
Pucks On Net246 - The Battle Of 'BertaMatthew Tkachuk is not making any friends in the Western Conference. This was on full display on Saturday night in Calgary as the Battle of Alberta, and the battle for a playoff spot reached a fever pitch. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac hunker down in the palatial estate during Snowmageddon 2020 in Vancouver. They spend a great deal of time breaking down the Oilers/Flames game, the Tkachuk and Kassian ugliness and the suspension that followed. Dave skypes in to join the gang and talk about the New Jersey Devils firing Ray Shero midseason. After an...
2020-01-141h 01
Pucks On Net245 - Ariana Grande & The Canucks' 7 WinsHappy New Year! The PON gang is back from Christmas break and ready to dive head first in the second half of the NHL regular season! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac discuss the red hot Vancouver Canucks and their seven game win streak, as well as the Tampa Bay Lightning who may or may not also have an identical seven game win streak, and the two teams meat in a colossal tussle for the ages! Dave skypes in from Ottawa to talk about the Canucks, the Nashville Predators firing Peter Laviolette and Team Canada's impressive g...
2020-01-071h 15
Pucks On Net244 - Ruining ChristmasIt's the 7th Annual Pucks On Net Christmas Party, recorded late into the evening on a festive and jouyus Saturday at the Den Barcade and Drinkery in downtown Vancouver. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac discuss NHL head coach firings, Taylor Hall trade watch and Sven Baertschi and the Vancouver Canucks making any and all efforts to get him traded to a new team. They also welcome partygoers to the podcast to discuss tales of Christmas past, in particular, ruining presents and surprises as a child. Midway through the podcast, Santa Claus himself joins the show...
2019-12-1658 min
Pucks On Net243 - Black And Yellow (And Red)On the show this week, the gang is loose and ready for the Christmas break. Dave Skypes in from Ottawa to discuss PK Subban's incredible drop off in quality of play and point production with the New Jersey Devils. Closer to home, Ryan, Geeta and P Mac discuss the Canucks' ups and downs, look at the continued success of Quinn Hughes, the quiet and consistent point production of Elias Pettersson and the insane popularity of the black skate jersey. They also tough on the exceptionally bad Los Angeles Kings, the struggling San Jose Sharks, answer...
2019-12-101h 15
Pucks On Net242 - Cale And Quinn. So JealousRyan, Geeta and P Mac gather in Geeta's very festive palatial estate to discuss the ups and downs of the Vancouver Canucks' recent road trip and their weird home at home series with the Edmonton Oilers. They also discuss the Calder Trophy race between the Canucks' Quinn Hughes and the Colorado Avalanche's Cale Makar. They touch on the disgusting comments made by Bill Peters that lead to his resignation as head coach of the Calgary Flames. They praise Kevin Bieksa's latest appearance on Hockey Night In Canada and answer some great listener questions, including how Leafs' fans ca...
2019-12-031h 13
Pucks On Net241 - Mitch Marner's Cautionary TaleThe whole hockey world is talking about the troublesome tales coming out about Mike Babcock's tenure as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ryan, P Mac, Geeta and a Skyped in Dave get together this week and get fired up discussing Mike Babcock's treatment of Mitch Marner during the 2016/17, Marner's rookie campaign. They discuss the controversial tactics Babcock used to motivate his players and Babcock's legacy in the league. Coaching the Detroit Red Wings to the 2008 Stanley Cup and Team Canada to two Olympic Gold Medals, will these allegations soon overshadow what was once a 'guaranteed...
2019-11-2658 min
Pucks On NetTEASER - Goodnight, Babs - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our November bonus episode "Goodnight, Babs" In this clip, we look back at Mike Babcock's coaching resume. The teams he coached that went to the Stanley Cup Final, the gold medals he won coaching Team Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics and just whether Babs was really worth all the hype? P Mac and Ryan discuss Cory Schneider being waived by the New Jersey Devils, Garnet Hathoway spitting at Erik Gudbranson, Mike Babcock's firing in Toronto and the Vancouver Canucks' big win in Nashville. They touch on overpriced tickets in...
2019-11-2403 min
Pucks On Net240 - Perfectly AdequateAlex Edler scored a rather controversial goal at Rogers Arena on Saturday night while Avalanche player Matt Calvert laid on the ice bleeding from the head. Should it have been handled differently? We discuss. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan gather this week to talk about a busy weekend in the National Hockey League. Dave Skypes in from Ottawa to touch on the strange turn of events in the Canucks/Avalanche game Saturday, the fallout and what could be changed going forward. They also discuss Adam Gaudette's success and the fact that Canucks' brass cannot send him back...
2019-11-181h 13
Pucks On Net239 - Goodnight, GrapesAfter 37 years hosting Coach's Corner, Sportsnet fired Don Cherry after some incredibly controversial comments on what became his last Coach's Corner segment. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather once again at the palatial estate to discuss a very eventful weekend. They discuss Cherry's offensive comments, the reaction from fans and viewers and Cherry's lack of apology in the wake of the controversy. They also talk about the Canucks' struggles. No longer the Cardiac Kids, the young Canucks team's goal production has dried up despite playing well as a team. What needs to be done to...
2019-11-121h 06
Pucks On Net238 - The 4th Line Pyramid SchemeAnother week of the Canucks scoring a lot of goals, all while Milan Lucic makes a name for himself for all the wrong reasons. P Mac, Ryan and a returning Geeta gather this week to discuss an impressive week for the Vancouver Canucks. Production from all four lines but injuries slowly begin to mount. Can the Canucks weather the storm and continue to compete in a rather injured western conference? Dave skypes in from Ottawa to talk about Milan Lucic who's about to serve a two game suspension for a random act of violence on...
2019-11-051h 17
Pucks On Net237 - Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Blown LeadsThe Vancouver Canucks LOVE 5-1 leads. They're all about 5-1 leads. P Mac and Ryan gather at Ryan's West End studio apartment to discuss an eventful weekend of hockey in Vancouver. They discuss the bitter taste in the mouths of fans and players following the Canucks' blown 5-1 lead against Washington, and how they responded to that blown lead with a dominant performance against Florida on Monday. A familiar voice from the PON extended family phones in. PON's absentee stepfather Jeff joins the pod after a chance encounter at the Costco Restaurant and shares his...
2019-10-301h 15
Pucks On Net236 - Election Night In Canada 2!As the nation votes, the whole gang gathers at the palatial estate to talk hockey and election results. Ryan, P Mac, Geeta and a Skyped in Dave chat about the Vancouver Canucks this week who are fresh off a big comeback win against the St. Louis Blues and a nail biter in Madison Square Garden vs the exciting Rangers. They discuss just how solid of a goaltending duo Markstrom and Demko have become and how few goals the Canucks have given up in this young season. They also discuss the Dallas Stars' slow start, how l...
2019-10-221h 11
Pucks On Net235 - Hot Starts & Dead HorsesWith the Canadian federal election happening Monday, October 21st, we encourage all our Canadian PON eligable voters to advanced vote or head out to the polls next Monday! Visit elections.ca for information about how and where to vote! Ryan and P Mac gather for a Thanksgiving matinee podcast this week to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' success during their first homestand of the season. After a couple line juggles, the team is scoring goals and looking good as they shake off their sluggish Alberta road trip. They touch on their thoughts on the new alternate...
2019-10-151h 08
Pucks On NetTEASER - Petey's Chicken & Waffles - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our October Bonus episode: "Petey's Chicken & Waffles" In this clip, Paul discusses the mood in the two dressing rooms following the Vancouver Canucks 8-2 defeat over the Los Angeles Kings in the Canucks' home opener this past Wednesday. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan and Paul get together for this month's Patreon exclusive podcast to discuss the Canucks' home opener, B...
2019-10-1203 min
Pucks On Net234 - Let's Get Out There, Boys!After a sluggish start to the NHL regular season, the Vancouver Canucks come home, plan to get a captain and hopefully score some goals! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac hunker down at the palatial estate this week to breakdown a rather underwhelming start of the season for the Canucks. From the questionable line choices, far too many too many men penalties and an ice cold power play, it's almost been expected after a tough preseason with injuries and contract holdouts, and that was just Brock Boeser! They also discuss the big San Jose Sharks / Vegas G...
2019-10-081h 03
Pucks On Net233 - 2019/20 Season Preview & The Sven ThingThe 2019/20 NHL regular season is almost here, and have no fear, the seventh season of Pucks On Net arrived just on time! A full bench this week as Ryan Geeta, P Mac and a Skyped in Dave get together on the first podcast of the season to discuss the next captain of the Vancouver Canucks, the difficult decision they made to waive Sven Baertschi and if the Canucks will live up to the hype in the upcoming season. They break down this years 'PON Ten', the ten teams to keep an eye on this upcoming...
2019-10-011h 17
Pucks On NetPON Summer Episode - Dave Jr, Gob & The Darkest Timeline RyanA full bench, together again for the first time in over a year! Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and Dave gather at the palatial estate to discuss their summers and an eventful NHL offseason. They weigh on in the James Neal/Milan Lucic trade and if there is some sort of winner in this deal, and just why it was made in the first place? They also talk Canucks, the strangely large list of remaining restricted free agents, Brock Boeser's towel troll and just what the hell is going to happen with Mitch Marner.
2019-07-271h 06
Pucks On Net232 - All These Things That I've DoneTyler Myers is a Canuck, Bobrovsky flies south for seven years and Artemi Panarin gets one hell of a New York payday! Geeta, P Mac and Ryan embark on the palatial estate one last time before summer break to discuss the very eventful July 1st for the NHL. They look at the Tyler Myers deal, how and why it wasn't as big and bad as we feared it could be and just what the Canucks have in the former Kelowna Rocket and Calder Trophy winner. They also weigh in on Marc Bergevin's very affordable and s...
2019-07-031h 28
Pucks On Net231 - Ty Dolla $ign MyersThe 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver has come and gone, the Canucks drafted out of Russia and a trade with Tampa Bay rocked the fanbase. But it's a potential free agent signing that has the Vancouver fans very concerned. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan gather this week out on the palatial estate's balcony which has become a second last podcast of the season tradition for Pucks On Net. They break down the Canucks' draft weekend. From drafting Vasili Podkolzin 10th overall, to trading a first round pick and a third round pick to Tampa for JT Miller, it...
2019-06-261h 20
Pucks On Net230 - You Gotta Pace YourselfThe St. Louis Blues' win the Stanley Cup, defeating the dastardly Boston Bruins in Game 7 and they celebrated with one of the messiest Stanley Cup parades in history. Here's hoping it was the only Stanley Cup parade to feature a 'boot 'n rally'. Ryan, P Mac and a returning Geeta hunker down on a beautiful summer night at the palatial estate to look back at the Blues' memorable Cup victory. From the lovable team and incredibly good karma, it's hard not to be happy for St. Louis' first Stanley Cup in franchise history. They also...
2019-06-181h 07
Pucks On Net229 - Just Say NoThe Raptors lose game 5, the St. Louis Blues lose game 6 and all of Canada waits with bated breath to see who will come out on top. P Mac joins Ryan at his West End studio apartment to watch game 5 of the NBA Finals, a game which saw the Raptors fall by one point to the Golden State Warriors. They talk about the Stanley Cup Final, Zdeno Chara's incredible comeback in the series after suffering an (allegedly) broken jaw. They marvel at his role as Bruins captain and if the team can rally around him to...
2019-06-111h 15
Pucks On Net228 - Maybe A Little Nervous?The Stanley Cup Final goes to St. Louis for the first time in 49 years, and the outcome remains the same as the Blues are yet to win a Stanley Cup Final game on home ice. Ryan and P Mac gather at his West End studio apartment this week to discuss the extremely rough and hard hitting cup final. St. Louis is giving the Bruins a taste of their own medicine, but the Blues lost their way in game 3. Dave Skypes in from Ottawa while pan searing a piece of salmon as he gives his thoughts...
2019-06-031h 24
Pucks On Net227 - Brock & Drake's Summer GamesRecorded in the midst of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Ryan, Geeta and P Mac watch live as St. Louis takes their foot off the gas and lets Boston take the quick upper hand with a 1-0 series lead. They steer away from the Stanley Cup Final and talk about an intriguing situation between the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser featuring an offer sheet. Just what is Brock’s worth and could he be replaceable on this rebuilding Canucks roster? They gang also dives into the Phil Kessel trade saga. As he has allegedly ve...
2019-05-281h 03
Pucks On Net226 - Gloria, How's It Gonna Go Down?The Stanley Cup Final is here, the Boston Bruins remain and the St. Louis made easy work of the incredibly injured San Jose Sharks to make it to the Final for the first time in 49 years. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan reconvene at the palatial estate after the long weekend to gear up for the Stanley Cup Final. After six seasons of bashing the Blues for being a boring and dull midwest team, the entire podcast is now cheering for them to bring down the Boston Bruins. They break down the series and all the reasons to...
2019-05-231h 15
Pucks On Net225 - Justin Williams' Fatherly AdviceThe conference finals are here. So are the World Championships. And one of them features a whole lot more Canucks players than the other. Can you guess which one it is? Geeta, P Mac and Ryan sit around the palatial estate to discuss the latest antics from Brad Marchand. They discuss the Boston Bruins' knowing how to play playoff hockey to their advantage almost perfectly. Can their 'school yard bully' like approach to the game have the same affect if they reach the Stanley Cup Final? Or will a big and rugged St. Louis or San Jose...
2019-05-141h 12
Pucks On Net224 - The Jerk Store CalledThe Columbus Blue Jackets' riverboat gamble at the deadline doesn't pay off and the eastern conference final is an all-jerk match up. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan record at the palatial estate this week and discuss the controversial way the Bruins finished their six game series against the Blue Jackets. From Charlie McAvoy's illegal check to the head that was only given a two minute major, to Brad Marchand's ongoing feud with not only the Hockey Night in Canada crew, but all hockey media. What exactly is Rat Boy looking to accomplish with immature behaviour like this? A...
2019-05-081h 14
Pucks On Net223 - Professor Chaos & The Sharks' Game 7 ComebackA phantom five minute major penalty results in the greatest third period playoff comebacks in the last decade or two. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac saddle up at the palatial estate to discuss the fallout of game 7 between San Jose and Vegas last Tuesday. From the "botched" call from the referees, to the momentum swing and four power play goals scored by San Jose to what could come in terms of penalty video reviews. Dave skypes in to give his thoughts on the game 7 comeback, his concerns about more video review, the Carolina Hurricanes' big...
2019-04-291h 10
Pucks On Net222 - Jets Fly Together?Tampa Bay, Calgary and Winnipeg are all gone, Toronto and Boston play a game seven. The more things change the more they stay the same! Ryan, P mac and Dave (via Skype) gather at Ryan's apartment on Easter Monday to discuss a first round riddled with incredible upsets. Winnipeg and Calgary join the Tampa Bay Lightning on the list of teams who were supposed to go deep in the playoffs and or win it all. Where were the Flames scoring depth they enjoyed all season? What was wrong with the Jets moral? It's never a good sign...
2019-04-231h 13
Pucks On NetTEASER - Sweeping Tampa & The Office Comparisons - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our April Bonus episode: "Sweeping Tampa & The Office Comparisons In this clip, we compare NHL players to characters from The Office. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan and Paul get together for this month's Patreon exclusive podcast to discuss Tampa getting swept by Columbus and the 'Drake Curse' hitting the Toronto Maple Leafs. They also take some great questions from l...
2019-04-2004 min
Pucks On Net221 - Same Bruins, Same KadriThe Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and things don't make a lick of sense. The best team of the last twenty years is on the verge of elimination against a team who squeaked into the playoffs on the second to last day. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac sit down at the palatial estate this week to break down the incredible and controversial start to the 2019 playoffs. From the multiple suspensions, the violence and the upsets, nobody predicted the playoffs would begin this way. The gang discusses Nazem Kadri being suspended, the Boston Bruins playing Bruins...
2019-04-161h 06
Pucks On Net220 - Loosening My Grip On Bobby OrrQuinn Hughes makes a very impressive NHL debut for the Vancouver Canucks. Yes, it was only two games (and one against a Willie D lead LA Kings), but it was an incredible showing and some flashes of his brilliance. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to discuss P Mac's run in with the law (and a listener) and then they discuss Quinn Hughes' first two NHL games. The positives they took away from each game and how many puzzle pieces are missing from the Canucks' rebuild. They also discuss the Toronto media's response t...
2019-04-021h 17
Pucks On Net219 – Eugene’s Burner AccountsThe Canucks’ season is nothing but a formality now and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ are in the midst of some off ice drama. But nothing compares to the latest instalment of nonsensical Eugene Melnyk quotes! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to discuss the final weeks of the Vancouver Canucks season. Following an incredibly disappointing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, there isn’t too much to get excited about. Dave joins the podcast for the first time in a few weeks to discuss Oilers’ president Bob Nicholson’s interesting comments on Tobias Rieder, th...
2019-03-261h 23
Pucks On NetTEASER - Goldobin, Giant Rats & Good Deeds - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our March bonus episode 'Goldobin, Giant Rats & Good Deeds' In this clip, we discuss Canucks' head coach Travis Green's treatment and deployment of Nikolay Goldobin Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan forgot the 'podcast in a bag' at Geeta's palatial estate, so a ramshackle set up of a Blue USB microphone and an iPhone recording voice memos was thought up... d...
2019-03-2504 min
Pucks On Net218 - The Maple Leafs Defence?The Maple Leafs have a week from hell. Their defense and their work ethic are both non existent. Have they already been written off, or can they get back on track and see if the third time's the charm vs the Boston Bruins? Ryan, P Mac and Geeta gather around the palatial estate to discuss who they can cast as Dave if he is unable to do the podcast next week. They also break down what is causing the sky to fall in Toronto. A six game stretch from hell for the Maple Leafs, losing to cellar...
2019-03-191h 21
Pucks On Net217 - Ride The LightningWith the Vancouver Canucks season all but over, it's time for Quinn Hughes to enter the fold. The highly touted first round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft signed with Vancouver on Sunday night. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the palatial estate to discuss the Canucks absolute tailspin. While it's good for the draft lottery, it definitely hard to watch as a fan. They discuss if Quinn will actually see the ice or if his ankle injury is worse than expected. They discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' rebound, and the irony of them acquiring...
2019-03-121h 03
Pucks On Net216 - Crow And Pyjama BoyIt only took six years, but this podcast has finally willed Marc Crawford back into an NHL head coaching job. Okay well, it's the Ottawa Senators, but it still counts! Technically. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather around the mixing board at the palatial estate this week to discuss a sluggish start for Columbus following the NHL Trade Deadline. With their playoff chances diminishing each day, you have to remain confident in Columbus and that the Blue Jackets can turn this around following one heck of a roster shake up. They discuss Marc Crawford's return...
2019-03-051h 11
Pucks On Net215 - Not To Dump On Erik Gudbranson, But...The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and so has Erik Gudbranson. One of Jim Benning's biggest acquisitions early in his tenure as general manager was losing a lot of fans in Vancouver after three less than stellar seasons. Can he find a new start in Pittsburgh? Or will the game continue to pass him by? Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to breakdown the trade deadline. A deadline that saw the Columbus Blue Jackets absolutely load up for a playoff run with Matt Duchene, Adam McQuaid, Ryan Dzingel and Keith Kinkaid. Can Torts a...
2019-02-271h 21
Pucks On Net214 - DiPietro & The Islanders (Mikey, Not Rick)We're living in a world where the hottest team in the NHL is the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders are leading the Metro division after John Tavares decided to skip town. One week removed the snowiest podcast recording on record, Ryan Geeta and Paul gather at the palatial estate on a sunny Sunday afternoon to discuss an interesting week in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers shed some cap space and a goaltender as Cam Talbot heads to Philadelphia to backup and mentor his friend IRL, Carter Hart. Dave joins the...
2019-02-181h 09
Pucks On Net213 - "Best" In The WestRandy Carlyle finally gets shown the door in Anaheim and is replaced by his boss who has zero NHL coaching experience. Let's see how this pans out... Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and a Skyped in Dave gather this week to discuss the exceptionally week western conference. With only eight points separating last place teams from the wild card, it will be an incredible log jam of mediocrity entering the playoffs. They discuss the Vancouver Canucks' impressive win on Saturday night vs the Calgary Flames. From Elias Pettersson's incredible performance to a dominant effort from a v...
2019-02-111h 09
Pucks On NetTEASER - The Chiarellisode: Ranking Pete - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our February bonus episode 'The Chiarellisode: Ranking Pete" In this clip, we discuss Chiarelli trying to solve the Oilers' defensive woes by trading for Griffin Reinhart Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! This month we go through all of Peter Chiarelli's trades and free agent signings as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. We give him a win/loss/tie for ea...
2019-02-1004 min
Pucks On Net212 - Inadvertent InnuendoThe unofficial second half of the NHL season is here. The trade deadline slowly approaches and the arms race between the big four teams begins! Ryan, Geeta, a Skyped-in Dave and P Mac get together to discuss the Winnipeg Jets. Arguably one of the funnest teams in the league to watch right now, the Jets are keeping pace in the Central Division and winning a lot of games despite pending RFA Patrik Laine scoring just four goals since early December. There are talks of the Jets shopping their first round pick, ready to compete with Nashville, San J...
2019-02-051h 05
Pucks On Net211 - Three Offer Sheets To The WindThe 2019 NHL All-Star Game has come and gone, Sidney Crosby won the MVP and a couple of women's olympic hockey players turned a lot of heads. Ryan and P Mac get together to discuss the fallout from the All-Star Game. Their thoughts on the event itself, the skills competition and the new tracking technology unveiled by the NHL. Dave Skypes in from Ottawa to give his thoughts on All-Star weekend as well. They also discuss the idea of teams giving offer sheets to Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews this summer. Could the Arizona Coyotes make a...
2019-01-281h 25
Pucks On Net210 - The Notorious P.E.T.E.Y.Elias Pettersson returned to the Vancouver Canucks lineup, the skies parted, the sun shined over the city and all was right again in the world. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week at the palatial estate to discuss an eventful week in sports. Dave skypes in from the nation's capital to discuss a third straight week of chaos from Edmonton surrounding the Oilers. From players being put on waivers to some embarrassing losses, its another week of nonsense in the Alberta capital with a team who will do everything it can to make the playoffs in...
2019-01-221h 09
Pucks On Net209 - Good Night Dave, Good Luck Rick NashThe Vancouver Canucks avenge Petey, the Edmonton Oilers will do anything to score goals in a last ditch effort to make the playoffs and Rick Nash calls it a career. Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and a Skyped in Dave join you this week to discuss another week of chaos in Edmonton. The Oilers are willing to trade almost anything to get some offensive threats. Is this Peter Chiarelli's last chance? They also discuss Roberto Luongo's return to Vancouver. And Mike Matheson's for that matter. Multiple Canucks took their turn trying to stick up for Elias P...
2019-01-151h 10
Pucks On Net208 - On The RigIt's the first podcast of 2019! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the palatial estate for a very fun and lively start of the new year. Dave skypes in from our nation's capital to discuss attending the Elias Pettersson Show against the Ottawa Senators, his incredible hat trick and unfortunate luck and injury against the Montreal Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi. They also discuss the ongoing problems in Edmonton. Trading depth defensemen at a loss and still not providing Connor McDavid with secondary scoring, the gang wonders if a Wayne Gretzky-like monster trade will happen a few y...
2019-01-081h 20
Pucks On NetTEASER - A Little Rain (A Song For Petey) - Patreon ExclusiveA clip from our January Patreon bonus episode 'A Little Rain (A Song For Petey). Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5 or more. Want to support the show and get instant access to all our bonus content? www.patreon.com/pucksonnet - Help keep the lights on for us! Ryan and P Mac go the USA/Russia World Juniors game then record a bonus episode! They discuss Elias Pettersson's unfortunate injury Thursday night in Montreal as well as the goaltending concerns facing the Canucks organization. After Philadelphia picked up Mike McKenna on wa...
2019-01-0504 min
Pucks On Net207 - Ryan Reaves & The Christmas Concussion'Tis the season for the 6th annual Pucks On Net Christmas Party! Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the Den: Barcade & Drinkery on Robson street with a delightful room of partygoers, friends, family and those who enjoy a tab paid for by the hosts! The gang discusses Ryan Reaves' vigilante justice against Tom Wilson and his unfortunate actions in the days that followed. They give some Christmas presents to various NHL players and teams. They also have a wide array of party guests join the show. Jessica Sands' discusses Kyle Wellwood as w...
2018-12-111h 06
Pucks On Net206 - Traded For A Pile Of Old RagsThe William Nylander saga is over in Toronto and to celebrate, Kyle Dubas made a "blockbuster" trade with Jim Benning and the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan, Geeta and Paul gather in the palatial estate to discuss the six year, $6.9 million AAV contract handed out to William Nylander at the 11th hour. What will this mean for the Maple Leafs' big cap crunch next season? Could we see Nylander or another big part of the Leafs' core be moved next year? Or can Kyle Dubas make it all fit under the salary cap? They also discuss the...
2018-12-041h 15
Pucks On Net205 - Hitchin' A Ride To EdmontonLast week on the show, we fell to the floor laughing about the idea of Ken Hitchcock coaching an NHL team in 2018, and then the Edmonton Oilers came a knocking. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the palatial estate to discuss Ken Hitchcock's hiring in Edmonton. Dave skypes in from Edmonton to chime in on a very questionable decision in bringing in the recently retired Hitchcock. Will his dead puck era style of coaching work with McDavid? Or this will be another step backward in the Oilers' feedback loop of failure? They also discuss...
2018-11-271h 12
Pucks On Net204 - The Downward SpiralThe Pittsburgh Penguins are making deals! Lots of deals! But how are these deals going to pan out for a slumping and struggling Penguins team who's back to back Stanley Cup victories seem like a long time ago. Ryan, Geeta and Paul gather at the palatial estate to discuss Jim Rutherford's big trade for Tanner Pearson. With key injuries to Sidney Crosby and Matt Murray, the Penguins are hanging on by a thread. Last in the eastern conference and struggling to keep a lead or win a game, what needs to be done? A coaching change?
2018-11-201h 14
Pucks On Net203 - You Can't Fire The Players...Joel Quenneville is shown the door by Stan Bowman after three Stanley Cups in Chicago. Was it the right move to fire Coach Q? Or does this grizzled Blackhawks' core still have something left in the tank? Ryan, Geeta and Paul join you this week to discuss the curious firing in Chicago. Each member weighs in on what they would have done differently in Chi-town with the second most winningest in NHL history. Dave Skypes in from Ottawa to discuss attending his first Montreal Canadiens home game as well as the Uber controversy in Ottawa...
2018-11-131h 02
Pucks On Net202 - Don't Call It A ComebackCoach Willie D is back in the league!?! Seriously? Ryan, Geeta and P Mac join you this week on location from Geeta's parents house as they discuss the shocking coaching shake up in Los Angeles. Former Canucks' bench boss Willie Desjardins replaces John Stevens as Kings interim head coach while Don Nachbaur is out and Marco Sturm is in as assistant coach. Why Willie? What are the LA Kings looked to get out of Willie Desjardins after such a polarizing term in Vancouver? Speaking of Vancouver, Dave Skypes in to discuss Elias Pettersson's incredible week...
2018-11-051h 05
Pucks On Net201 - Banner Friggin' YearSidney Crosby loves playing in western Canada, the Nashville Predators are raising more banners than they know what to do with and Patrik Laine is the most exciting fourth line player in the league! Ryan, Geeta, P Mac and a skyped in Dave gather this week to discuss the slumping Winnipeg Jets after two big loses to the Toronto Maple Leafs in an incredible home at home series. They discuss Patrik Laine's diminishing role on the Jets, Mark Scheifele's very clean language and what to expect from the Winnipeg team moving forward. They also discuss t...
2018-10-291h 08
Pucks On Net200 - Long Time RunningIt's the 200th episode of Pucks On net! Ryan, P Mac and Geeta gather at the palatial estate with gigantic number balloons and Prosecco to celebrate the milestone! They discuss Bo Horvat's impressive recent stretch with the Vancouver Canucks. Captain-material Bo makes a name for himself Saturday night against Boston. The Canucks are winning games and banding together, so let's enjoy this before the dark days of winter are upon us. They also talk about the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs coming back down to earth. Toronto is fresh off two tough loses against Pittsburgh and...
2018-10-221h 24
Pucks On Net199 - Avenge Petey!Mike Matheson became a household name in British Columbia on Saturday night, but for all the wrong reasons. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan gather in the palatial estate to discuss Elias Pettersson, Mike Matheson and an unusual and dangerous moment in a mean nothing October Vancouver Canucks road game in Florida. Dave skype in from Ottawa as well to break down the incident, the suspension and the lack of response from the Vancouver Canucks. They also discuss the impressive start for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Scoring goals at an incredible rate and tying Bobby Orr...
2018-10-161h 07
Pucks On Net198 - Blow Up Your Video(games)It's Canadian Thanksgiving, the Elias Pettersson show arrived in Vancouver and all everyone seems to be talking about is a ill-conceived video game ban in the Canucks dressing room. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac get together this week to talk about the impressive NHL debut of Elias Pettersson for the Vancouver Canucks. They discuss the chemistry he now has with line mate Nikolay Goldobin and the new lease on life Loui Eriksson has playing with the speedy young forwards. They also discuss the Canucks' video game ban and the questionable way Bo Horvat announced it t...
2018-10-091h 06
Pucks On Net197 - Jets Lag: The 2018/19 Season PreviewThe 2018/19 NHL regular season is here, P Mac is back from Winnipeg and it's time to get ready for the new season! P Mac, Geeta and Ryan get together to discuss Sam Gagner being put on waivers by the Vancouver Canucks this week. After a subpar pre-season and first regular season with the Canucks, Jim Benning opted to admit the three year deal he signed Sam Gagner to last year was a mistake. Cutting Gagner gave room for a young prospect and is considered a glimmer of optimism for Canucks fans. They Skype with Dave...
2018-10-021h 06
Pucks On Net196 - The Ottawa Tire Fire SaleNHL training camps have come and gone which means the podcast is back! Ryan, Geeta and PON Black Ace Cole gather once again at the Palatial Estate to talk about a busy September in the NHL. Some blockbuster trades have sent eastern conference Canadian team captains to warmer climates for chances to win Stanley Cups while their former teams finally rebuild. They break down the huge Erik Karlsson trade to San Jose. Why the Senators' return is underwhelming, but makes sense based on the circumstances surrounding the trade. They also look at a key difference...
2018-09-181h 12
Pucks On NetTEASER - Pre-Pre-Preseason Talk (Patreon Exclusive)This is a teaser from our September Patreon bonus episode "Pre-Pre-Preseason Talk" P Mac and Ryan discuss Loui Eriksson and Jay Beagle's upcoming season and discuss the Nate Schmidt twenty game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Want to keep listening? Pledge A COUPLA BUCKS on Patreon. A monthly pledge of $5 gives you instant access to this episode as well as all our bonus content over the years. Bonus episodes, movie commentaries, Q&A's and each week's 5 Minutes For Paying! www.patreon.com/pucksonnet
2018-09-0505 min
Pucks On NetPON Offseason Report - "The Summer Of Ryan"There's not much hockey to talk about, so we don't really talk about hockey. Ryan, Geeta and Dave gather at the palatial estate in a smokey British Columbia to talk about their summers. They start talking about Quinn Hughes going back to the NCAA, but quickly tell tales of a very eventful summer. Ryan's business ventures and his foray in vigilante justice come up. As does Geeta's unfortunate week and one awful Bumble date that was racially charged to say the least. Ryan also talks about having literally the best night...
2018-08-151h 08
Pucks On NetEpisode #113 - Heaven Is A Better Place Today, Mr. HoweOur title honouring Gordie Howe comes from The Tragically Hip's song "Heaven Is A Better Place Today", take a listen to it if you've never heard it before. The boys give their thoughts on Mr. Hockey and share a couple stories meeting Gordie. Ryan, Dave and P Mac get together a day removed from the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2016 Stanley Cup victory. They look back at the series, their dominance over the San Jose Sharks and Sidney Crosby's Conn Smythe trophy win. They take a phone call from Ol Jimmy Rutherford, who's still celebrating his Stanley Cup...
2016-06-1455 min
Pucks On NetEpisode #112 - Wherever Lucic May RoamPittsburgh has the edge on San Jose in the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, but it's 30 degrees in Vancouver, BC, so the 'Nets might be a little distracted. Ryan, Geeta, Dave and P Mac, THE FULL BENCH!, join you this week to talk about the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, the Combine and the solid showing from the BCHL in top ranked prospects. Where is Milan Lucic going to wind up? Los Angeles? Edmonton? Both seem like they want to pay him what he wants, but is it worth it? Does he have the longevity to make it...
2016-06-0752 min