Landon Ferraro joins Sat and Bik to talk about the upcoming NHL Draft, including how adding more spectacle to the event could elevate the experience and what players go through with the nerves and excitement of draft day, before spotlighting Caleb Malhotra’s relentless work ethic and rapid rise up the rankings. Later, Dave Babych comes on to discuss the state of the Canucks, emphasizing that a proper rebuild requires patience and a long‑view approach from both management and fans. He also weighs in on Vancouver’s young talent, highlighting Zeev Buium’s strong play and how impressive he has looked over his final ten games of the season.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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Shane Malloy joins Sat and Bik to break down the realities of scouting and front‑office decision‑making, explaining the education and structural accountability that should exist inside an NHL organization. He argues that if Jim Rutherford isn’t fully committed to staying, he should step aside, and stresses that Vancouver’s AGMs and department directors must answer for stalled development while the team looks to emulate top drafting-and-development clubs by targeting their best people. Malloy then shifts to the draft, outlining the tier that sits just below Stenberg and McKenna and noting he doesn’t view those two prospects as belonging in the same group.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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.

Sat and Bik touch on the Vancouver Canucks’ GM search, noting there’s still nothing new to report before shifting into a breakdown of the ongoing playoff series. They highlight how impressive Brock Faber has been for the Minnesota Wild, arguably outshining Quinn Hughes so far. From there, they dive into Quinn Hughes’ overall playoff form, reflecting on how he performed during Vancouver’s own postseason run and what expectations should look like now.

This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian.

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.