About this episode
Jannik Hansen discusses the Canucks' locker room issues and the future of Elias Pettersson with hosts Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance.
Jannik Hansen joins Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance to break down the Canucks’ fractured locker room and what the team should do with Elias Pettersson, suggesting patience could help rebuild his value as the cap rises. The guys also explore what mindset the next GM must bring, emphasizing drafting, development, and a true commitment to a rebuild while evaluating candidates like Ryan Bowness and Rob Blake. Kevin Woodley adds his perspective on the search, highlighting Ryan Johnson’s strong reputation while questioning how experience and analytics factor into the decision. Plus, playoff reactions from around the NHL, including Ottawa’s struggles and Edmonton finding ways to win without Connor McDavid carrying the load.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jamie Dodd, Thomas Drance
Guest: Jannik Hansen
Topics covered
- Canucks locker room
- Elias Pettersson
- GM search
- drafting and development
- NHL playoffs
- team rebuild
Keywords
- Canucks
- Elias Pettersson
- NHL
- GM search
- Ryan Bowness
- Rob Blake
- playoffs
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NHL
Places: Ottawa, Edmonton
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