Scott Wheeler joins the show to break down why all signs continue pointing toward the Vancouver Canucks targeting Caleb Malhotra at third overall, what makes him such an appealing future leader, and why the debate between Malhotra and Ivar Stenberg comes down to projection versus pure talent. The guys also discuss the importance of stockpiling talent throughout the organization, whether the Canucks should consider drafting both Ruck twins, and why Aatu Räty’s strong play at Worlds raises questions about how he was used last season. Plus, Dimitri Filipovic and Drance dive into major NHL team-building lessons from this year’s playoffs, including why teams shouldn’t overvalue size, overpay goalies, or rely on simply “sneaking into” the postseason and catching fire.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark

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Jamie and Drance discuss the latest on Manny Malhotra and why the Vancouver Canucks may still take their time before officially naming their next head coach. The guys break down why Malhotra feels like such a strong fit for the organization, his reputation as a communicator and leader, and whether he’s fully prepared for the pressure and media demands that come with coaching in a Canadian market. Plus, they debate what a long-term contract for Manny could look like, why moving on from him quickly would signal major organizational failure, and dive into another Canucks draft war room scenario.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark

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.

Jamie and Drance discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ coaching “search,” and why it increasingly feels like the organization may move directly into negotiations with Manny Malhotra instead of conducting a lengthy external process. The guys debate the importance of trust, familiarity, and organizational alignment when promoting an AHL coach, while also questioning how much true change has actually happened with many of the same faces still remaining in the front office. Plus, the Whiteboard dives into a major war room scenario involving a potential trade-back offer from Calgary that could allow the Canucks to stockpile draft picks as the rebuild continues.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty and Elan Chark

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.