Pucks On Net
A Vancouver hockey podcast live on tape. A conversational based hockey podcast hosted by Ryan Schaap, Geeta Reddy and Arash Memarzadeh featuring the occasional former NHL'er guest talking hockey and telling stories. Sound quality: 11/10
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Controversies 'N Mysteries
04/16/2024
Controversies 'N Mysteries
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (01:00) New podcast couch! (05:36) Mystery jersey unboxing (11:30) Thatcher Demko's return to the lineup (12:55) Andrei Kuzmenko's heater (21:59) Elias Lindholm's next contract value (24:45) Canucks defeat Oilers (29:50) PON Postgame Show PLAYOFF EDITION (36:00) Clinched playoff team word association (43:45) Plugs from the IKEA parking lot (47:15) Sauce It? or Toss It? (55:30) Mark Stone's miraculous recovery (01:01:20) Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City (01:07:00) The 2011 Chalkboard controversy and Sauce Line Arash and Ryan get together on the new podcast couch this week to chat about Andrei Kuzmenko's heater in Cow Town, the Canucks' big win over the Oilers on Saturday and Casey DeSmith finding his game again. They discuss Mark Stone, miraculously, returning to the Golden Knights' lineup, the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah, the insane hunt for WC2 in the eastern conference and some word/phrase association for the teams already clinched for the postseason. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, Ryan reveals his mystery jersey from and address the 2011 chalkboard controversy. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our new Canucks/Coyotes Game Vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Arash and Ryan talk about hockey jerseys, the awful fanatics takeover in MLB and the upcoming takeover in the NHL. Arash reveals his short list of jersey's he'd like to own, they chat about the Vegas stag and Arash's all-black wardrobe. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Wearing Hitman Shorts to the Arty Party (413)
04/09/2024
Wearing Hitman Shorts to the Arty Party (413)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (01:39) Arash wins the PON Fantasy League (08:10) A helpful listener from Lisbon (12:00) Arash comments on Ryan's note taking (14:00) Casey DeSmith's struggles (20:00) Are the Canucks playing nervous? (23:30) Filip Hronek's next contract (27:30) Do we have to erase the sign? (30:00) Connor McDavid and the surging Oilers (39:30) The Arturs Silovs argument (46:10) Our weirdest ad break yet? (50:30) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:06:55) A rant on NHL refereeing (01:11:01) Joonas Korpisalo blinded by the light (01:12:50) PON Sauce Line The Vancouver Canucks enter Monday's game vs Vegas in a slump and desparate to keep the Oilers at bay in the lead for the Pacific Division. Ryan and Arash get together this week to chat about the struggling Casey DeSmith, the Canucks' division league that shrank by 14 points and the likelihood of the Coyotes moving to Utah. They also chat about Arash's big win in the PON Fantasy League, fallout from Wrestlemania and take some great voicemails from the PON Sauce Line. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan has another hot take on the Oreo McFlurry, Arash gets a very specific free pass for an upcoming trip and much more! Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Obligatory Dallas Stars Overtime Games (412)
04/02/2024
Obligatory Dallas Stars Overtime Games (412)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (01:00) Ryan's neighbourhood Taylor Swift bracelet sale (07:00) Canucks cl-IN-ch the playoffs (13:00) Dakota Joshua returns to the lineup (15:05) Potential first round matchups (20:00) The Dallas Stars' many multi-overtime games (25:00) Where The Streets Have No Name (29:00) Geeta's underwhelming Rogers Arena Churo (31:45) Filip Hronek's dollar value (35:00) Arash is excited for Wrestlemania (38:09) Ryan in the car, suggesting you become a Patreon backer (43:16) Sauce It? or Toss It? (56:00) Will a Canuck hit the century mark? (59:00) Travis Green and the disappointing Devils (01:07:00) PON Sauce Line Another week of the turtle derby to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Geeta, Arash and Ryan chat this week about fond memories of springtime hockey in Vancouver as the Canucks have clinched the playoffs and already released a shirt commemorating it. They chat about the ups and downs of the past week in Vancouver, their depleted lineup and a lack of point production from Elias Pettersson. They also discuss the huge disappointment that has been the 2023/24 New Jersey Devils, Auston Matthews scoring 60 and get excited for Wrestlemania this weekend. Finally, they take some voicemails from the Sauce Line, answer some great listener questions, dish up Sauce It? or Toss It? and Ryan buys some Taylor Swift bracelets from the neighbour kids. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Arash has been wanting a plastic flask for years and Ryan finally buys him one off Amazon. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Gambling on the Third Man (411)
03/26/2024
Gambling on the Third Man (411)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (02:00) Arash advances in the PON Fantasy League (04:57) Ryan returns to Abbotsford (12:25) Elias Lindholm's injury, seeking a specialist (19:00) The Lotto Line Ban (20:30) Canucks finding their identity in the final ten games (25:00) Where does Dakota Joshua fit in the lineup? (28:15) Revisiting the 2002 Team Canada Olympic Roster (39:15) Ryan live from the car selling shirts (44:00) Sauce It? or Toss It? (58:00) Shohei's statement and our concerns with sports gambling (01:07:55) Sam Reinhart and Zach Hyman score 50 (01:09:20) NHL Players are just like us: Regular Joes (01:11:00) Sauce Line Arash and Ryan get together this week to keep things loose as the 2023/24 NHL regular season winds down. They chat about the Canucks last few wins, Nils Hoglander's promotion to the Elias Pettersson line and how the team can find their identity in the last 10 games of the season. Arash names as many members of the 2003/04 Edmonton Oilers as possible, they chat about the 2002 Team Canada Men's Hockey roster, and have a real conversation about sports gambling advertisments that flood every broadcast. They answer some great listener questions, listen to some voicemails from the PON Sauce Line and try to figure out who the third man really is! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Arash keeps naming 2003/04 Edmonton Oilers, Ryan picks out a softball number for his new team and the fellas talk about their weekends and Ryan's oodles of dental benefits. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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West Coasting into the Playoffs (410)
03/19/2024
West Coasting into the Playoffs (410)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (04:00) Arash's podcast preparation (07:20) Awful refereeing vs Colorado (09:00) Pettersson gets sassy in the media scrum (10:50) Canucks' signature things aren't working (24:00) Elias Lindholm offensive struggles (31:00) How to defend against the Canucks (36:00) First round possibilities (40:32) Rooftop sales pitch (44:20) Sauce It? or Toss It? (56:00) Atlanta Expansion Part 3 (01:01:00) Jagr bobbleheads go missing (01:03:00) Arash's rant on fast food pricing (01:07:00) PON Sauce Line The March to the postseason rolls on as bubble teams make one final push to make the playoffs, while the Vancouver Canucks are struggling to play a full 60 minute effort and generate some wins. Arash and Ryan chat about two underwhelming games in Vancouver, break down Elias Lindholm's recent play, a few red flags and begin to ask questions about the lineup. They also chat about the Golden Knights' in the wild card spot, the rumours of Atlanta expansion and the curious case of the missing Jagr bobbleheads! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan goes for engagement photos with his fiancee and an uncooperative dog, Arash points out a strange twist in a Rogers commercial and the fellas act generally dumb. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Golden Tips for Money Laundering (409)
03/14/2024
Golden Tips for Money Laundering (409)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (04:30) Trade deadline day reactions (12:00) Canucks keep Hoglander and stand pat (17:50) Thatcher Demko out two to four weeks (25:00) Vegas' latest trade and cap circumvention (34:50) Patreon plea and plugs (38:45) Sauce It? or Toss It? (51:45) The dream is dead in Pittsburgh (01:00:00) Torts' latest suspension (01:02:10) Minnesota Wild's empty net OT winner (01:04:20) NHL Players are just like us: Regular Joes! (01:08:00) PON Sauce Line The trade deadline has come and gone, the Canucks stand pat as the Western Conference loads up. Arash, nursing a sore back podcasts laying down and chats with Ryan and Geeta about the big names finally moving at the trade deadline, the dreaded Thatcher Demko injury and the tremendous week of hockey played by the Vancouver Canucks. They also dive into the Vegas Golden Knights' ongoing cap circumvention and investigate the Pittsburgh Penguins' absolute decline, which makes a Sidney Crosby trade all that more realistic. Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemails and a fun segment about NHL players being just like us: Regular Joes! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan shows Arash some cringe hockey songs sent to the PON gmail and the fellas use ChatGPT to write a hockey country song. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Deadline Dingers 'N Stingers (408)
03/05/2024
Deadline Dingers 'N Stingers (408)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (05:50 Carolina's offer for Elias Pettersson (11:20) Casey DeSmith gets back on track (15:25) It's time for cap circumvention in Vancouver (20:00) Elias Lindholm is a chameleon who plays up to his line mates (26:10) Lindhom needs to get more Pucks On Net (33:35) What are our Wu-Tang names? (35:00) Sauce It? or Toss It? (45:00) Fanatics jersey concerns (48:45) Ryan going to the dentist on deadline day (50:25) Trad Deadline Wish List (53:40) Filip Hronek's next contract value (55:00) Chris Gear's comments on Pettersson's bridge deal (57:53) Lindy Ruff fired in New Jersey, Travis Green new interim coach(1:07:00) Sauce Line Trivia The Vancouver Canucks grind out a boring road win in Anaheim, Casey DeSmith gets a much needed win in a normal start and all eyes are on Friday's NHL Trade Deadline. Ryan and Arash hit record this week to chat about a busy week for the Vancouver Canucks, signing one Elias long term and questioning the play of Elias Lindholm after 14 games with the Canucks. They chat about deadline posibilities and breakdown the coaching change in Jersey: Lindy Ruff OUT, Travis Green IN. Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemail or two from the PON Sauce Line. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Arash had to duck out early tonight so Ryan interviews his fiancee Amanda as she prepares her ideal vision of 'Girl Dinner' Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Elias Pettersson signs 8-year extension in Vancouver
03/02/2024
Elias Pettersson signs 8-year extension in Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks re-signed Elias Pettersson early Saturday morning to an 8-year contract extension worth an AAV of $11.6 million. Geeta, Ryan and Arash hop on the call to break down the contract, respond to the previous week of absolute chaos in the Vancouver market and look towards the trade deadline. They discuss the salary cap structure going into next season and the overall value of the deal. Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice)PON T-shirts are in stock.
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Petey & The Undersold Jets (407)
02/27/2024
Petey & The Undersold Jets (407)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (01:39) Elias Pettersson's contract negotiations (09:30) Canucks fans and Vancouver media market' opinions on EP40 (15:00) The nuts and bolts of the RFA contract negotiation (21:30) Elias Pettersson's recent on-ice performance (31:45) Canucks' huge comeback win over Boston (46:06) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:03:15) Matt Rempe's fighting his way through the NHL (01:06:00) The Winnipeg Jets' major ticket sale concerns (01:14:45) PON Sauce Line A couple well-placed news items over the weekend created a bomb of discourse and controversy that had the Vancouver market talking about ONE thing: Elias Pettersson Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about pending restricted free agent Elias Pettersson, his approach to negotiation and the Vancouver market's response to Eliotte Friedman's report on Saturday night. They also chat about the Winnipeg Jets' worrisome season ticket sales and Matt Rempe's chaotic first five games with the New York Rangers. Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemail or two from the PON Sauce Line. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. The fellas talk about being competent grownups doing minor repairs on vehicles, Ryan talks about his karaoke night out on the North Shore. Arash and Ryan also reflect on their "going out" days. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Feats of Strength (406)
02/21/2024
Feats of Strength (406)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) (00:00) Cold Open (02:10) Geeta's back from vacation, receives some hockey cards for her birthday. (05:50) Chaos in Canucks vs Wild game. (08:00) Questionable officiating in Canucks games (10:20) Time to worry about Casey DeSmith? (11:30) Canucks matching up against top teams and handling pressure. (23:00) Voicemail: are the Canucks experienced enough for a playoff run? (29:00) INCREDIBLE listener mail (37:30) Sauce it? or Toss It? (46:30) Stanley Cup Champions losing big games the season they won (49:45) Ryan, Geeta and Arash call the Sauce Line and give their thoughts on the Canucks/Avs game (52:20) Maple Leafs' winning games and turning heel (55:50) Trevor Zegras is trade bait (58:15) What is going on with the Sabres and Senators this year? (1:04:15) Questions from the audience Ryan, Geeta and Arash hunker down and hit record after the Canucks' chaotic matinee game in Minnesota. While they record as the Canucks play the Avalanche, they dial in to the PON Sauce Line to share their post-game thoughts. They chat about the Canucks' alleged regression, a power play that has dried up and some big games against measuring stick teams that do not go in their favour. With two months till the playoffs, and a few weeks to the trade deadline, what needs to be done to right the ship? They chat about the Toronto Maple Leafs' heel turn, Trevor Zegras hitting the trade bait board and the nose-dive seasons in Buffalo and Ottawa. Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemail or two from the PON Sauce Line. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan chats about his weekend in Tofino and some strange encounters he's had as of late. Arash works a couple shifts at the family restaurant, Ryan gets an expensive parking ticket and so much more! Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Empty Nets and New Kids in the Top Six (405)
02/13/2024
Empty Nets and New Kids in the Top Six (405)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) Ryan and Arash chat about the Vancouver Canucks' ongoing eastern road trip, Arash has time for the egg the team laid in Boston or their sloppy starts to games. They wonder about the growing pains of inserting Elias Lindholm into the Vancouver lineup and their desired top six look going forward. They dive head first into the Morgan Reilly, Ridly Greig and 'Battle of Ontario thing', share their thoughts on the incident and the reaction. They also touch on the future of the Coyotes in Arizona, discuss the first trade in PWHL history and Arash takes a phone call from his mom. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer questions and hear from listeners on the PON Sauce Line! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Arash has to leave immediately so does this segment standing up. Ryan shares his tale buying replica Tag Team Championship belts, driving to Point Roberts to pick them up and the significance behind them. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Car Flag SZN (404)
02/06/2024
Car Flag SZN (404)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) The 2024 NHL All-Star Game was a success depending on who you ask. While TV ratings and interest increased significantly compared to last year's festivities, there was still a lack of competitiveness and effort from some key players. Ryan and Arash chat about the positives and negatives from All-Star weekend, chat about the Canucks upcoming roadtrip with Elias Lindholm and the Winnipeg Jets trading a lot for boring Sean Monahan. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer questions and hear from listeners on the PON Sauce Line. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash observe some tourists refuse to be in an establishment that doesn't serve Budweiser. They also chat about bar and restaurant red flags and Arash finds a hiding gem in Kitsilano. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Elias Lindholm Traded to the Vancouver Canucks
02/01/2024
Elias Lindholm Traded to the Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks trade for Elias Lindholm, sending Andrei Kuzmenko, defensive prospect Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, D Joni Jurmo, a first-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Arash and Ryan break down the trade, discuss how Lindholm will fit into this roster and who his linemates could be. They also look at what is next for Kuzmenko and why the time was now to move on from the former 39-goal scorer. Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice)PON T-shirts are back in stock.
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Grand Theft All-Star Break (403)
01/30/2024
Grand Theft All-Star Break (403)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) BROCK FINALLY DID IT! He scored thirty goals, and before the all-star game no less! Ryan, Geeta and Arash start the show off this week discussing the 2018 World Juniors sexual assault investigation which saw four active NHL players, and Adam Formenton take indefiniate leave of absences from their teams. They also discuss Brock Boeser's latest hat-trick which puts him at thirty goals for the first time in the midst of his seventh full season in the NHL. The Canucks had an incredible comeback win on Saturday vs Columbus to send them to the All-Star Break on a positive note in what Ryan was calling a must-win game. They also chat about the slumping Los Angeles Kings and Ryan returns to his Facts and Stats figures from early last month. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer listener questions and have some fun as the NHL slows down for a week. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs (including our upcoming cooking vlog), our Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash chat about Paul Pierce's social media habits, cooking pasta and Ryan's exceptional hangover on Sunday. PON T-shirts are back in stock.
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A Fever Pitch of Connors (402)
01/23/2024
A Fever Pitch of Connors (402)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) NY Islanders' general manager Lou Lamoriello decided to make a coaching change and interviewed ONE person, and it was Patrick Roy. The entire hockey world sits confused but intrigued. Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about the coaching change on Long Island, Brad Treliving's mushy-middle Maple Leafs and the surging Oilers who just crushed their 13th-straight victory. Closer to home, they chat about the ongoing Vancouver Canucks heater, some physical and chippy home wins against Arizona and Toronto. With the trade deadline looming, the whole Vancouver market continues to wonder how Patrik Allvin will add. They also chat about some PWHL stand-outs, answer some great listener questions and voice mails and of course, dive into Sauce It? or Toss it? Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, our new Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash chat about their weekends, Ryan goes to Costco and they chat about The Bear. Ryan also outlines his latest scheme with his fiancee to get new podcast studio furniture. Will it work? Stick around and find out! PON T-shirts are back in stock.
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Where The Streets Have No Swag (401)
01/16/2024
Where The Streets Have No Swag (401)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice) The Canucks are sending a franchise record number of players to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game and they come home with far more points from their road trip from hell than anyone expected! Ryan and Arash hop on the mics this week to chat about the league leading Canucks, their boring Monday morning shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and the looming trade deadline Patrik Allvin and Shotgun Jim. The also discuss the multi-goal lead blowing Toronto Maple Leafs, who are on their way to Western Canada. Ryan buys everyone presents for the 400th episode, they play Sauce It? or Toss It?, chat about the NHL All-Star jerseys and answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, our new Rank City weekly segment, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan gets stranded in North Vancouver due to a snow "storm" and spends several hours at a pet friendly brewery with his dog Stevie and gets caught easedropping on a first date at the table next to him. PON T-shirts are back in stock.
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New Year, Same Canucks (But That's Good!) (400)
01/09/2024
New Year, Same Canucks (But That's Good!) (400)
Support us on Well well well, 2024 is here and the Vancouver Canucks are taking care of business in the Metropolitan Division! Ryan, Geeta and Arash get on the mics this week to chat about these Vancouver Canucks, the reunited Lotto Line and the quest for a second line forward. They chat about William Nylander's huge new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jonathan Drouin's career resurgance in Colorado and the first week of PWHL action. They answer some great listener questions, play Sauce It? or Toss It? and dive into some voicemails from the PON Sauce Line. Give us a call at 604-262-8969 (nice) Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, our new Rank City weekly segment, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash talk about video games, the new Rank City Patreon-exclusive segment, Ryan's dislike for Harry Potter and all-things wizardry. Ryan also heads to Home Depot to buy 100lbs of sand! PON T-shirts are back in stock.
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Christmas in a Playoff Position (#399)
12/19/2023
Christmas in a Playoff Position (#399)
Support us on PON T-shirts are back in stock. The last show of 2023 and the last show before Christmas, the whole gang is here to festive and merry! Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about Christmastime, the onslaught of NHL coaching firings and one boring weekend for the Vancouver Canucks, despite getting three of a possible four points. Ryan breaks out the analytics for "Facts and Stats" as he looks at the effects of the Andrei Kuzmenko 4th line demotion. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring slump, the upcoming World Junior's tournament and Kyle Dubas' diasterous return to Toronto. PLUS: Sauce It? or Toss It?, some great listener questions and so much more! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan was served one of the strangest orders of poutine ever on Saturday night, so he makes Arash play "would you rather?" with a photo of the questionable poutine and an infamous disgusting pizza Ryan ordered a few years ago.
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'By The Book' Batch (#398)
12/12/2023
'By The Book' Batch (#398)
Support us on PON T-shirts are back in stock. The Vancouver Canucks have turned things around with back-to-back wins and arguably their most complete win of the season vs Carolina, but all eyes remain on Andrei Kuzmenko and a depth defenseman expected to sign with Washington. Ryan and Geeta start off the show chatting about Ryan's birthday celebrations and the inconsistent officating we saw over the weekend in the NHL. Radio voice for the Vancouver Canucks, Sportsnet 650's Brendan Batchelor also joins the show to discuss Sam Lafferty on the top line with Elias Pettersson, the ongoing project that is Andrei Kuzmenko. They also discuss Ethan Bear's likely signing with the Washington capitals and the difficult home games on tap for the Canucks. Ryan closes out the show with some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan is interviewed by his finacée Amanda, talks about DQ Ice Cream Cakes and gives a tour of the podcast studio!
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Phil The Thrill and Selling High (#397)
12/05/2023
Phil The Thrill and Selling High (#397)
Support us on PON T-shirts have been RE-STOCKED. The Canucks make a big splash, improve their defensive depth and pay a sensible price to bring Nikita Zadorov to Vancouver. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together this week to chat about the Corey Perry PR nightmare in Chicago and the countless gaffs made by the Blackhawks organization. Arash offers up a case to sell high on a couple high-performing Canucks with a salary cap on the horizon while Ryan shares some Facts and Stats on the surging Los Angeles Kings, a team will be a thorn in the Canucks' playoff implications later this season. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and keep coming back to one man .. Phil The Thrill Kessel Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including , video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan wears the new PON crow shirt to a house party, they discuss how awful the Tim Hortons in their neighbourhood is and gear up for a couple big birthdays ... their own!
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Scratching The Surface of Kuzmenko (#396)
11/28/2023
Scratching The Surface of Kuzmenko (#396)
Support us on PON T-shirts have been RE-STOCKED. Corey Perry rumours dominated the day and made us forget about Andrei Kuzmenko being healthy scratched for two straight games. Ryan, Arash and Geeta on the phone get together this week to chat about the Canucks' uninspired loss in San Jose, Kuzmenko watching from the press box and Arash voices his concerns about this process. They also chat about the Minnesota Wild firing head coach Dean Evason as the Minnesota squad hopes to salvage the season while pondering just what is happening in Chicago. They place Sauce It? or Toss It?, Ryan debuts Facts and Stats and they answer some GREAT listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including , video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash talk about CM Punk returning to WWE.
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Shelving Our Expectations (#395)
11/20/2023
Shelving Our Expectations (#395)
Support us on PON T-shirts have been RE-STOCKED. The Canucks are tired and those wins aren't coming as easily as they were last week. Ryan and Arash talk about the busy Canucks schedule, the trio of Vancouver players leading the league in scoring and what the team can do to shake off back-to-back lethargic losses. PON Fashion File returns as the fellas analyze the NHL allowing contrasting helmet colours and release the Kraken and Golden Knights' Winter Classic uniforms. They also chat about the NHL Global Series, Connor Bedard's cousin lighting up the WHL, play Sauce It? or Toss It? and answer some great listener questions... and they were great this week! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including , video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash figure out how to fix the EA Sports NHL series while trying to come up with a name for the house lager at Arash's family's restaurant.
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Coaching Change Challenge (#394)
11/14/2023
Coaching Change Challenge (#394)
Support us on The Edmonton Oilers make ANOTHER coaching change and the Vancouver Canucks have an off-night in Toronto. Ryan and Arash chat about two solid wins in Ottawa and Montreal, but look back to the Saturday night loss vs Toronto that all of hockey media watching. They also discuss about Kris Knoblauch being named the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, what this means for Ken Holland's future and whether the organization can keep their captain once his contracte expires. They place Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and chat about PON t-shirt sales that has sent Ryan all over Metro Vancouver! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including , video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. The fellas set out to find the best PP2 unit in the NHL, and it's not who you think it is!
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Jim Hughes' Sons (#393)
11/07/2023
Jim Hughes' Sons (#393)
Support us on The Vancouver Canucks continue to roll to the top of the western conference standings while the rest of the Pacific Divsion continues to flounder, some to historic levels. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to show off the new PON shirt, chat about another big week of Canuck wins and what stands out while watching the home team. They discuss what other NHL head coaches have said about playing Vancouver, and how the team's best start in 53 years might disrupt Ryan's upcoming wedding. They also chat about the historically bad San Jose Sharks, the Edmonton Oilers' tailspin, The how-hum Toronto Maple Leafs and the surging Anaheim Ducks. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listeer questions and Arash phones his partner mid-show. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including , video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash talk about breaking their family PC's growing up.
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Burn It To The Ground? (#392)
10/31/2023
Burn It To The Ground? (#392)
Support us on The Vancouver Canucks continue to play inspiring and structured hockey as the Pacific Division begins the season in flux. Geeta, Ryan and Arash gather this week to chat about the Battle of Alberta Heritage Classic between the struggling Flames and Oilers. They also share their recent hockey experiences, Ryan catching the Canucks in Nashville and Geeta heading to Le Centre Bell for Hockey Night in Canada catching the Jets and Habs game. They chat about the Canucks' stretch of games since laying an egg in Philadelphia and what to expect on this homestand. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and pay respects to Adam Johnson who's life was tragically lost in an EICHL game in Sheffield, England. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including , video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan plays the role of your annoying uncle, ready to show you travel photography from his recent trip.
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Who Gave Arash The Keys?! (#391)
10/23/2023
Who Gave Arash The Keys?! (#391)
Support us on Arash is your host this week, Geeta stops by and Ryan checks in from the parking lot of the Ryman Autotorium his family trip to Tennessee. Arash chats about the Canucks solid showing in Sunrise against OEL and the Florida Panthers, and probably talks a lot about Pokemon. He also answers some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including Vlogs and video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly bonus content.
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Pre-order your NEW Pucks On Net Shirt - Limited Quantities!
10/21/2023
Pre-order your NEW Pucks On Net Shirt - Limited Quantities!
We're printing new Pucks On Net shirts! Check them out on or . Local high quality shits from a screen printing company we trust! Only 50 shirts of various sizes are being printed so hurry! Sizes - S, M, L, XL, 2XL Email [email protected] to secure yours! Shirts - $35 CAD Live in Metro Vancouver? Free local delivery or pick up available! Shipping: Canada - $15 United States - $17 International - $22 *All prices in Canadian currency
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McDavid's Double Talkin' Jive (#390)
10/17/2023
McDavid's Double Talkin' Jive (#390)
Support us on The Vancouver Canucks take the first two games of the season over some early cup favourites in the Edmonton Oilers. Arash and Ryan look back to six impressive periods of hockey for the Canucks and how the persepctive has shifted towards their big road trip to start the season. They chat about the new Canucks (old Penguins) and discuss Thatcher Demko's flu game. Elsewhere around the league they look at Connor Bedard's first three NHL games and his stressed out dad in the stands. They also chat about Auston Matthews' back-to-back hat tricks and ponder just how sustainable Ryan Reaves is in Toronto. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It? and answer a smattering of great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including Vlogs and video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. : Ryan and Arash talk about the upcoming GNR concert and talk about sampling in music.
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It's Like a Lafferty Trade on Your Wedding Day (#389)
10/09/2023
It's Like a Lafferty Trade on Your Wedding Day (#389)
Support us on The NHL regular season is just around the corner and the Vancouver Canucks are once again trading late round picks for bottom six forward depth. Ryan and Arash record live from Parksville, BC prior to dear friend of the show Chris Faber's wedding. Geeta hops on the call as well as the three chat about the trade that broke minutes before we hit record, Canucks trading a 5th round pick to Toronto for Sam Lafferty. What does this mean for LTIR? What does it mean for the salary cap? And are the Canucks done prior to opening night Wednesday vs Edmonton? Arash and Ryan discuss NHL expansion, whether they trust Canucks' managment and all these former Pittsburgh Penguin aquistions and ESPN's attempt at creating an RedZone equivilant for the NHL. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It? and answer a smattering of great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including Vlogs and video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. : Ryan and Arash record outside next to the mighty Pacific Ocean and chat about some hockey news, Chris Faber's wedding which was just a few hours away. Ryan also wont stop talking about his great Saturday!
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The Long and Winding Preseason (#388)
10/03/2023
The Long and Winding Preseason (#388)
Support us on Listen for important information regarding entry to the 2023/14 PON Fantasy League! As the preseason slogs on, opening night NHL rosters are begining to take shape and the Vancouver Canucks' will be without Jack Rathbone and Vasily Podkolzin. Ryan and Arash talk about the roster moves for the Canucks, the addition of Cole McWard to Quinn Hughes' defensive pairing. They also chat about Roberto Luongo being honoured by the Canucks and Trevor Zegras re-signing in Annaheim. They also answer some great listener questions and Arash serves up a delicious edition of Sauce It? or Toss it? Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including Vlogs and video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Arash and Ryan share cute and funny things their partners do, Ryan plays some Kim Mitchell and they talk about their favourite night time driving bands and albums!
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