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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Groundhog Day on Deadline Day (447)
03/11/2025
Groundhog Day on Deadline Day (447)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (02:37) Recovering from the Trade Deadline (07:45) "We don't wanna get worse"(15:04) Pressure from ownership?(18:31) Not a serious organization (22:39) Geeta briefly appears (24:15) Putting out PR fires (34:08) Canucks buying their way out of bad deals (39:30) Arash and Ryan argue about Quinn Hughes' future (47:51) Vlogs! (49:29) Sauce It? or Toss It? (58:40) Mitch Marner refuses to waive (01:00:00) Aaron Ekblad suspended for PED's (01:05:48) Questions Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. The Vancouver Canucks entered the trade deadline under-performing with several pending UFA’s that could be shipped out for nice draft picks and prospects in an effort to rebuild their slumping franchise. And just like all those past trade deadlines, the 2025 deadline was no exception. Ryan and Arash get together this week reeling from another disappointing trade deadline in Vancouver. They look at the contradicting comments made by Patrik Allvin, the team's inability to generate any offense (AT ALL), and if they can make it into the playoffs. They also discuss the big changes in Boston and Aaron Ekblad’s twenty-game suspension for PED’s. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It? 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 all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Looking for our social media?
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Trade Now, Think Later (446)
03/04/2025
Trade Now, Think Later (446)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (04:29) Matt reports on the hockey void in Arizona (06:15) What's going to happen by Friday? (11:40) Buying or selling? (13:00) Playoff possibilities? (16:30) Time for a change of system? (21:25) A vision in Vancouver? (25:49) Quinn Hughes' leadership abilities (35:55) Petey's rough 13 months (44:48) Sauce It? or Toss It? (55:49) Arash calls in to talk potential trades (01:10:25) Listener questions The trade deadline is looming, a fanbase is glooming, and Elias Pettersson's shot most certainly, is NOT booming. Geeta and Ryan hop on the call this week with PON Black Ace Matt to gear up for the NHL trade deadline on Friday, March 7. They outline what they hope to see from the Vancouver Canucks as their underwhelming season has them on the outside of the playoff picture. They break down another tough week for not only Elias Pettersson, but the entire Canucks team. They wonder if the person behind the bench is the right person for the job, or if he'll be there next season. The gang also discusses Quinn Hughes' leadership abilities. They play Sauce it? or Toss It? and respond to a plethora of Sauce Line voicemails and Arash calls in from his Volkswagen Golf to share his thoughts on some potential trades. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Matt has to hurry to band practice, but that doesn't prompt Ryan asking countless questions about the jam space and the band dynamic. Looking for our social media?
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Have A Nice Day! (445)
02/25/2025
Have A Nice Day! (445)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (02:04) Breaking out the Douchene jersey? (05:43) Canada wins the Four Nations Face-off (12:20) Jordan Binnington made it way too close (16:30) Ryan watches the Canucks at Parq Casino (18:01) Arturs Silovs' bounce-back effort (19:52) Trading for Seth Jones? (22:45) Patience for Petey? (25:29) Not so dangerous top six (36:53) Sauce it? or Toss it? (52:29) The Burger Family controversy?! (58:00) Capitalizing on the Four Nations popularity (01:00:03) Sauce Line voicemail (01:03:25) PK Subban as of late (01:10:39) Sauce Line voicemails Team Canada wins gold, a nation erupts and stands united. At least when it comes to hockey. Ryan is joined by P Mac on the Street this week as the two discuss the Four Nations Face-Off Final, the thrilling overtime winner by Connor McDavid, and the fantastic quality of hockey in the week long tourney. They also discuss the Canucks' two losses coming out of the Four Nations break. A tough, hard fought loss to Vegas followed by an absolute dud against Utah. While the Canucks saw tremendous goaltending from Kevin Lankinen and Artūrs Šilovs, who was recalled following Thatcher Demko's latest move to the injured reserve. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, dive into the PON Sauce Line, and chat about Ryan's incredible Sunday night, working the No Fate: First Blood indie wrestling event in Vancouver, and spending some time with Mick Foley, the Hardcore Legend! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan spends Sunday night selling merch at an independent wrestling event, chops it up with Mick Foley, and the fellas talk about the importance of putting positive energy out into the universe. Looking for our social media?
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Four Nations Bring Da Ruckus (444)
02/18/2025
Four Nations Bring Da Ruckus (444)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (05:18) Sparty the Spartan Plushie (08:00) Four Nations has been incredible (09:10) The very real hype of Canada vs USA (12:45) Delivering on all the cliches (19:50) Team USA Group Chat (23:33) Elias Pettersson on Team Sweden (41:28) Sauce It? or Toss It? (53:59) World-wide attention on Petey's struggles (59:18) Voicemails from the Sauce Line (01:03:57) Questions We all witnessed one of the greatest international games on Saturday night, and if we're lucky, we'll be treated to something magical on Thursday night. Ryan and Arash get together this week to rave about the quality of hockey in the Four Nations Face-Off this past week including the most anticipated game in a long time between Team Canada and Team USA in Montreal. Sidney Crosby delivers in a big way, but we're still a little worried about Jordan Binnington consistency. They place Sauce It? or Toss It? and look at the unremarkable and disappointing performance by Elias Pettersson. What is next for EP40, and are we running out of options? Finally we answer some great listener questions and dive into the PON Sauce Line voicemails. Geeta was dealing with some major technical difficulties forcing her to bow out this week. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan needs Arash to make him a computer, Arash finds an incredible pasta sauce savings at Safeway and more! Looking for our social media?
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Turn His TV Off, Turn Four Nations Off (443)
02/11/2025
Turn His TV Off, Turn Four Nations Off (443)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (03:05) Bret Hart as the Genie in Aladdin (07:00) Kendrick Lamar's performance (11:30) Arash's childhood rhyme (16:03) Petey off the trade block (20:15) Elias Pettersson at Four Nations Face-off (28:17) You ever get the yips? (34:43) Team Canada line combinations (38:19) Are contenders worried about their stars? (44:20) Connor Bedard getting dragged in the media (55:19) Sauce It? Or Toss It? (01:09:00) Loui Eriksson retires (01:10:57) Questions The NHL takes a pause for the Four Nations Face-Off tournament, as the Vancouver Canucks take a pause on a rather successful stretch of games. Ryan and Arash chat about Kendrick Lamar's incredible halftime show, and speculate the beef with Drake might just be over. They also discuss the Canucks' recent success, the next move for Brock Boeser,and Arash pleads with Canucks fans to raise the bar for their expectations of Elias Pettersson (the forward). Geeta joins the show late to discuss the strange target the media, and old time hockey players have placed on Connor Bedard, and wonders how long the North Vancouver superstar is for Chicago. Finally, they play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some listener questions, and have a lot of fun off the top of the show. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan goes surfing this weekend and winds up in concussion protocol and outlines a vivid and weird dream he had. Arash and Ryan catch up, and chat about the podcast black aces. Looking for our social media?
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Catch Petterssons Not Feelings (442)
02/04/2025
Catch Petterssons Not Feelings (442)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (04:20) Reacting to the Marcus Pettersson trade (06:25) Can the Canucks keep trading picks for defense? (11:00) Pending UFA centres to target (14:14) How M. Pettersson fits in with Vancouver (19:28) Pettersson, DeBrusk and Boeser? (27:15) Insulating Quinn Hughes (38:00) Mika Zibanejad comments on JT Miller (41:20) Next Rangers captain? (47:02) Canadians booing the US national anthem (54:40) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:09:25) John Shorthouse's tariff line (01:10:07) Questions and voicemails The Vancouver Canucks were busy over the weekend. Not only putting the Miller/Pettersson beef to bed, but immediately trading for a legitimate top four defender. Geeta and Ryan are joined by P Mac this week, once again filling in for Arash, as they react to a couple huge trades, and some big debuts for new Vancouver Canucks... and New York rangers. They break down the winless Canucks in their post-JT Miller era, look at what Marcus Pettersson brings to the team, and what is next in store for management. They look at JT Miller's potential impact with the Rangers and talk about Canadian fans booing the American national anthem over the weekend. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions, and dive into some voicemails. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan heads to local indie wrestling and takes in the first Canucks home game following the JT Miller trade. P Mac and Ryan talk about TV ratings, and they discuss their roses and thorns of the weekend. Looking for our social media?
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The Second, and Final, JT Miller Emergency Podcast
02/01/2025
The Second, and Final, JT Miller Emergency Podcast
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) The JT Miller era in Vancouver is over as he was traded to the New York Rangers prior to Friday's game against the Stars in Dallas. Geeta, Arash, and Ryan hop on for the traditional JT Miller emergency podcast and break down the deal that saw Filip Chytil, prospect Victor Mancini, and a protected 2025 1st round pick go to Vancouver for JT Miller, Erik Brannstrom, and Jackson Dorrington. What does this trade mean for the rest of the Canucks' season? How will Elias Pettersson perform as the lone top line centre, and what moves are next for Vancouver? Recorded before they immediately flipped the first round pick to Pittsburgh for Marcus Pettersson... Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and P Mac chat about work, Canucks PR, and catch up! Looking for our social media?
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Pouring Gasoline on the Dumpster Fire (441)
01/29/2025
Pouring Gasoline on the Dumpster Fire (441)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) Jim Rutherford just poured gasoline on the Miller/Pettersson saga, but seemingly everyone in the organization got burned. Ryan and Geeta are joined by P Mac on the Street this week, filling in for Arash, to break down Jim Rutherford's comments in the Globe & Mail regarding Elias Pettersson, JT Miller, an ongoing issue that they just can't squash, and another week of PR hell. They look back at two impressive complete games by the Vancouver Canucks, and wonder if the season is salvageable. They also look at the huge Mikko Rantanen trade to Carolina, as both the Avalanche and Hurricanes are focusing on the present in their win now window while exchanging top-tier players with uncertain contracts. The gang also play Sauce It? or Toss It? 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 all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and P Mac chat about work, Canucks PR, and catch up! Looking for our social media?
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The Time is Now (You Can't See JT) - 440
01/21/2025
The Time is Now (You Can't See JT) - 440
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (05:00) We receive an insane gift from Australia (09:11) Tough decisions about the Canucks' core (14:23) Brendan Batchelor talks JT Miller trade rumours (19:45) Potential trade partners (29:20) What's next for Pettersson? (34:07) Could a deal really work with the Rangers? (37:45) Miller's former teammates in New York? (40:22) Ideal trade returns (44:59) Sauce It? or Toss It? (59:39) Myers and McDavid suspended 3 games (01:04:38) Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky (01:0535) A Tony DeAngelo update from Russia (01:09:16) Questions With a trade on the horizon, and one that fell apart at the last second on Saturday, the end is likely here for the JT Miller era in Vancouver. Ryan, Geeta and Arash are joined this week by friend of the show Brendan Batchelor, the radio voice of your Vancouver Canucks, as they discuss the JT Miller trade talks. From deals that fell apart, to what Vancouver will need in exchange from a trade partner, there are a lot of moving parts to these trade talks. They also discuss the matching three-game suspensions handed out to Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers following a heated game on Saturday night. They also look at Tony DeAngelo's KHL run, play Sauce It? or Toss It?, and they receive an amazing, insane gift from a listener in Australia. Ryan is watching Breaking Bad for the first time, we're in the midst of a cold snap in Metro Vancouver, and Ryan leaves his phone at home during the height of the JT Miller trade talk. Looking for our social media?
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Still Waiting...For a Defensive Upgrade (439)
01/14/2025
Still Waiting...For a Defensive Upgrade (439)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:10) The worst Tim Hortons in town (04:30) Sauce Line is fixed and listener notes (10:35) Canucks shutout in Carolina (14:45) Travel troubles in Toronto (15:40) Arash rubs it in (19:45) Looking good on the biggest stage (26:15) Quinn Hughes' huge impact (28:55) Revamping the defense (35:00) Hronek joins the club (40:00) Sabres owner taking in the game (43:45) Bruins' very quick beef (49:39) Sauce It? or Toss It? (58:19) Sum 41's cultural mosaic (01:07:45) Here come the Blue Jackets! (01:12:30) The Capitals continue to roll (01:17:30) Questions and Sauce Line The Canucks pull off a huge shutout victory in the centre of the universe in the midst of a brutal road trip and equally difficult travel. Ryan and Arash hop on the couch this week to chat about a tale of two games, a shutout loss in Carolina, followed by a complete game in Toronto. The outside noise has been tempered and the focus shifts to Winnipeg. Ryan sympathizes with Vancouver's tough luck and ongoing struggles, while Arash still pleads for a top 4 defensive addition. They also chat about the surprising Columbus Blue Jackets, their playoff hopes, and incredible production from their home grown talent. The fellas look at the very brief Marchand/Pastrnak beef, and the Alex Ovechkin's chase to beat Gretzky's record rolls on. Finally, the gang plays Sauce It? or Toss It?, Ryan and Geeta go see Sum 41, and so much more! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs including our WWE Survivor Series vlog, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan buys an elaborate massage device off Amazon and asks Arash how he tells his partner when he's done something wrong. Looking for our social media?
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Trade Bait & PR Nightmares (438)
01/07/2025
Trade Bait & PR Nightmares (438)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (02:36) Catching up after the holidays (06:00) Hockey card christmas presents (07:35) Resolving the Miller & Pettersson thing (13:15) Can the two co-exist? (15:45) Pettersson's play during Miller's absence (25:15) Picking one or the other (32:36) Dissecting the Canucks' PR response (39:00) Being proactive, not reactive (52:59) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:01:54) Ranting about Team Canada's World Juniors (01:09:15) The NHL's first differal contract (01:10:59) Winter Classic's low ratings and lots of glitter Things have reached a fever pitch in Vancouver as trade rumours are confirmed for Elias Pettersson and JT Miller, while the rest of the team continues to struggle and blow multigoal leads. Ryan, Arash, and Geeta chat this week about resolutions for the Miller/Pettersson fiasco, look at trade possibilities, and hitch their wagons to one of the two players. Ryan and Geeta dissect how the Vancouver Canucks have handled communications and public relations during this very public rift in the dressing room. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, Arash rants about Team Canada blowing it at the World Juniors, and look at the NHL's flawed effort moving the Winter Classic a day early. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs including our new WWE Survivor Series vlog, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash react to the Canucks' OT loss to Montreal, Ryan gets his head buzzed, Arash's mom is tired of Pettersson. All this and a Winamp reference! Looking for our social media?
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Sweet & Sour Speculation: Petey’s Christmas Adventure! (437)
12/17/2024
Sweet & Sour Speculation: Petey’s Christmas Adventure! (437)
Support us on Patreon Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (03:05) Ryan announces our contest winners (04:45) Reflecting on a decade of the podcast (11:45) Arash wants us to define Elias Pettersson (34:00) Giving Christmas gifts to the Canucks (38:15) Chinese food on Christmas Day with Matt Kerr (45:33) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:00:15) The free falling NY Rangers (01:14:00) Inconsistencies in Vancouver (01:18:00) Rick Tocchet's reaction to the media (01:26:45) Patrik Laine's positive comments on mental health (01:30:55) PON Sauce Line (01:34:30) Wishing you a safe and happy holidays! The Christmas episode is here and it's our last show of 2024! Ryan, Geeta, and Arash get together this week to chat all about the Elias Pettersson trade speculation following a tough loss on Saturday night to the Boston Bruins. They're joined by dear friend and former co-host P Mac on the Street, his first appearance on the show since the 2020 bubble playoffs to weigh in on the current state of the Canucks. PON Black Ace Matt Kerr joins the show to play Sauce It? and Toss It? and discusses the significance of Christmas Day Chinese food. Finally, Arash and Ryan look at the free falling New York Rangers, the challenges that come with their knee-jerk reactions, and the parallels with the Canucks. They also receive an important voicemail on the PON Sauce Line regarding their use of the word 'rizz'. Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs including our new WWE Survivor Series vlog, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. : Ryan talks about a hilarious encounter with a neighbour and Arash chats about manning the text line at work. They also get ready for Christmas! Looking for our social media? Here's our link tree
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Entering Our Rizz Era Without Trouba (436)
12/10/2024
Entering Our Rizz Era Without Trouba (436)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (04:28) Arash tries to buy some cake (07:23) WWE Talking about Vancouver (11:48) Colorado trades for another goalie (14:15) Can this Avalanche team win again with weak goaltending? (19:45) An era is longer than a age (25:00) Last chance to enter our CONTESTS (29:12) A busy week for graphic injuries (33:00) Canucks' consistency (37:30) Trying to find a top 4 d-man (41:40) How will Petey perform when Miller returns? (45:00) Hoglander's good as gone (50:08) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:05:00) a HUGE week for the NY Rangers (01:13:35) Teddy Bear Toss CONTROVERSY (01:20:00) Instagram Hockey with Jack Hughes (01:24:07) Voicemails and questions Ryan, Geeta, and Arash hop on this week to chat about the latest goaltending trade made by the Colorado Avalanche, and the fallout of the (forced?) Jacob Trouba deal to Anaheim. They chat about the Canucks' return home, Quinn Hughes ongoing dominance, and a few players set to return soon to the Vancouver lineup. They also look back at a busy weekend in Vancouver with the final stops of the Eras Tour, play Sauce It? or Toss It? and Arash awkwardly purchases Ryan a surprise slice of cake on his birthday. This week is your LAST chance to enter to win a Quinn Hughes jersey AND a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Vancouver stop on the PWHL Takeover Tour on January 8. A rare appearance by Geeta on 5 Minutes For Paying. She hops on to shine a light on Ryan's 2025 fantasy football strategy. Ryan and Arash chat about their birthdays and Arash educates Ryan on local DJ's
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Gettin' Your Reps In (435)
12/03/2024
Gettin' Your Reps In (435)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Josh's PON Patreon Pitch (01:05) Two Ryans (05:17) Cursed Shirt? (07:05) Canucks racking up road wins (09:55) When do we get concerned about Vancouver's home record? (14:00) Picking up the slack (16:55) Quinn Hughes for Hart Trophy (22:19) Conor Garland's crucial role on the roster (30:00) CONTEST: Quinn Hughes Premium Replica Jersey (33:33) Hoglander to the Penguins? (40:16) Sauce It? or Toss It? (53:54) Protect YO neck (01:00:30) Adam Gaudette's scoring clip (01:06:40) Questions Ryan Schaap is joined by guest host Ryan Hank () of the as they chat about the Canucks racking up road wins while navigating injures and absences, and the inability to win at Rogers Arena. They discuss the Penguins' interest in Nils Hoglander, Quinn Hughes' Hart Trophy-calibre season, and Conor Garland carving out a huge role on this team after being left to look for his own trade prior to last season. They touch on the David Jiricek/Minnesota Wild trade, marvel at Alex Ovechkin resuming skating, all while Adam Gaudette continues to light the lamp! They play Sauce It? Or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions, and give you another opportunity to win a Quinn Hughes jersey AND a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Vancouver stop on the PWHL Takeover Tour on January 8. Ryan Schaap shows guest host Ryan Hank the horrible 'bear crawl' and plays "is this a player's oldest head shot on HockeyDB?" - a Patreon CLASSIC!
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The Auston Matthews Turkish Conspiracy (434)
11/26/2024
The Auston Matthews Turkish Conspiracy (434)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:15) Matt is a 10%'er! (03:10) With Arash gone, the gang gives fantasy football updates (05:05) Elias Petterson's hot streak (09:00) Kiefer Sherwood's amazing contract (11:30) Petey's bounce back (15:55) JT Miller's leave of absence (24:00) Travis Green's Senators are TERRIBLE (30:06) CONTESTS: Hughes jersey and PWHL tickets (36:45) Sauce It? Or Toss It? (55:15) Jim Montgomery fired in Boston, hired in St. Louis (01:00:15) The Jack Adams Curse (01:08:31) Questions This month you have the chance to win a Quinn Hughes Fanatics Premium Replica jersey AND a pair of PWHL Takeover Tour tickets in Vancouver! Ryan and Geeta are joined by Matt Kerr this week. A good friend of the show who signed a PPTO (Professional Podcast Try Out) while Arash is off this week. The gang chat about Elias Pettersson's impressive seven games in Brock Boeser's absence, the chemistry between himself, Kiefer Sherwood and Jake DeBrusk, and the eye opening win over the Ottawa Senators on the weekend. They also discuss JT Miller's leave of absence, what this could mean for hockey players going forward, and the generally positive response from fans and media. They chat about the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, the St. Louis Blues hiring Jim Montgomery, Travis Green's struggles in Ottawa, and so much more. Ryan and Matt chat about going to see Survivor Series this weekend. They also discuss a controversial text assumption made by Ryan and his wife, Amanda.
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Vancouver's Defence Defence (433)
11/19/2024
Vancouver's Defence Defence (433)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (02:39) Ryan plays his 'Abbotsford card' (04:13) A weird weekend of Canucks hockey (07:55) Canucks' easy schedule so far (12:23) Arash points out holes in Vancouver's structure (17:59) Pretending Nikita Zadorov never signed in Boston (21:50) JT Miller benched vs Nashville (35:40) The desperate need for defensive upgrades (40:00) Ryan shows off some jerseys (41:50) Quinn Hughes jersey contest coming (51:20) Vlogs! (52:19) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:04:45) Ryan Reaves hit on Darnell Nurse (01:06:06) Pittsburgh Penguins open for business (01:09:48) PWHL going on tour! (01:10:50) Questions (01:15:07) Sauce Line Another week of inconsistent Vancouver Canucks hockey as Arash PLEADS for the Vancouver defensive experiment to come to an end! Ryan, Geeta and Arash record this week to chat about a strange weekend of Canucks hockey, the resurgence of Elias Pettersson, and the 3rd period benching of JT Miller. They ponder which servicable defenseman the team could pursue, and try to figure out what is wrong with their home record. Elsewhere they discuss Ryan Reaves' ugly hit on Darnell Nurse, get stoked for Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring clip, and unveil a NEW CONTEST for a beautiful Quinn Hughes jersey. Finally, they play Sauce It? Or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions, and have a few laughs. Ryan attends an Arkells concert at Rogers Arena on Friday night and gives Max Kerman his Canucks hat. Arash demands to see the PON financial books. Ryan is offended Max bent his hat's brim (with video).
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Less Depth Than Team Canada Goaltending (432)
11/12/2024
Less Depth Than Team Canada Goaltending (432)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:45) Some sources (06:41) Canucks lose big to the Oilers (08:54) Ryan thinks the loss wasn't as bad as it looked (14:00) What is the Canucks Identity? (19:18) Dante Fabbaro and other possible defensive help (23:10) Following Colorado's defensive plan (32:11) Time for Jonathan Lekkerimaki (39:09) Arash's message to Canucks Fans (41:16) Sauce It? or Toss It? (53:34) What the hell is wrong with Nashville? (58:45) Ovechkin's quest continues! (01:03:04) Listener and Viewer questions (01:08:00) US election anxiety as Canadians The Canucks lay an egg against the Oilers, but it ain't all bad! Ryan and Arash chat this week about a successful Canucks sweep of California, and navigating Brock Boeser and Thatcher Demko's injuries. They also look into the need to trade for a second pairing defenseman and calling up Jonathan Lekkerimaki They chat about the outstanding Winnipeg Jets, Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne's record THIS year, and the slumping and confusing Nashville Predators. Finally, they play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions including one about US election anxiety as Canadians. Ryan buys a used Canucks book written by his co-worker and shows off his Mom's handy work after she stitched an 'A' on his Elias Pettersson jersey. Arash asks some dusty old hockey trivia questions.
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Oh...The Foreshadowing (431)
11/05/2024
Oh...The Foreshadowing (431)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (02:47) How to properly pronounce Arash (03:37) Arash's new role at Sportsnet 650 (06:24) Head out and buy a poppy (07:37) Sauce Line Voicemail (08:59) Another week of Pettersson struggles (15:31) Quinn loses the Hughes Bowl (17:33) Canucks expectations not being met (20:43) Conflicting messages from EP40 (25:02) Proper Ferarri maintenance (29:20) Is something off in Vancouver? (39:50) Sauce It? Or Toss It? (01:05:15) Who has the worst powerplay in the NHL? (01:07:40) Timothy Liljegren traded to San Jose (01:08:30) Arash and Ryan are OLD (01:12:59) NHL'25 adds Head Coaches - Guess their stats! (01:19:36) Questions Despite getting the win over San Jose this weekend, there is a lot of questions regarding the health and ability of this current Canucks roster. Arash and Ryan chat about another week of Elias Pettersson's struggles, and how the scoring depth of the Canucks is in serious concern. They also look at Arturs Silovs' league worst stats, and their net plans leading up to Demko's return. They play Sauce It? Or Toss It?, dive into the PON Sauce Line, answer some great listener questions and discuss the pointless addition of NHL coaches to EA Sports' NHL franchise Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Arash and Ryan prepare for the US Election, Arash tells us about the insane menu communication system Waffle House uses, and Ryan asks Arash if he's drank any pop lately.
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Gripped 'N Ripped (430)
10/29/2024
Gripped 'N Ripped (430)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (04:15) A plea to call the Sauce Line (09:45) Connor McDavid's injury in Columbus (11:00) Tough tests for the Canucks this week (14:00) Petey and Miller's wacky week (17:50) Witnessing players' entire careers (23:00) Rick Tocchet's cozy sweater (25:33) Arshdeep Bains' first NHL goal (29:09) Vancouver's' high expectations (32:43) Do players want to play for the Blackhawks? (35:47) Sauce It? or Toss It? (55:50) Steven Stamkos' bad luck (01:00:32) Patrick Roy's comments about Lou (01:05:00) Rasmus Andersson's evil eye (01:09:35) Questions Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about the Vancouver Canucks' positive road trip, and the 65 seconds it took for them to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins. They discuss the excitement surrounding Arshdeep Bains' first NHL goal, and Elias Pettersson's first even strength goal since March 5th. They also discuss the aging Penguins core, Steven Stamkos' offensive struggles, and Patrick Roy's comments towards his general manager as the Isles struggle to start the season. We also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and share a TON of laughs. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash chat about Halloween, more Japanese things like Strong Zero and their busy but quiet streets, and Arash needs some tires.
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Magical Amulets & Quinn's Overcooked Eggs (429)
10/22/2024
Magical Amulets & Quinn's Overcooked Eggs (429)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (05:39) Ryan's giving himself nicknames again (06:20) Doxxing Arash (08:35) Canucks' road wins (11:05) John Tavares' magical amulet (15:34) Quinn Hughes overcooking eggs on Prime (18:42) "Easy" games for Vancouver (20:45) Petey's positive strides (24:03) Ryan's outstanding curry debt to Arash(26:00) Kevin Lankinen's strong start(27:30) Can Bono fix the Nashville Predators again? (31:00) Finding consistent lines in Vancouver (34:18) Would Geeta buy a magical amulet? (38:22) Sauce It? or Toss It? (52:03) Our love of Japanese City Pop (57:19) Winnipeg Jets are 5-0 (01:00:00) Which team is bleeding goals so far? (01:01:55) Goalies are getting PAID The Vancouver Canucks turn things around with a few road wins, all while John Tavares wants to protect YOU from the dangers of wifi and 5G cellular signals. Ryan, Geeta, and Arash get together this week for the first time this season in the same timezone to chat about another week of Elias Pettersson goal-less hockey. They touch on the positives from the Canucks' lineup, and a rather easy week of games on the horizon. They chat about John Tavares' being the posterboy for a grift, and the amazing start for the Winnipeg Jets. They also play Sauce it? or Toss It?, listen to some voicemails and marvel at the gigantic contracts goalies are being given this season. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. : Arash's microphone becomes unplugged, the fellas talk about Japan and a few other topics.
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428 - The Japan Episode
10/15/2024
428 - The Japan Episode
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) Ryan joins the podcast remotely from Japan, Geeta from Winnipeg, all while Arash holds down the fort in East Vancouver. The Canucks get off to a sluggish 0-0-2 start, blowing two leads and losing games in overtime and the shootout. While many positives were seen by this team with sky high expectations, some concerns in net and from Elias Pettersson reared their ugly heads. Arash, Geeta, and Ryan chat about the Canucks' defensive plans, the upcoming eastern roadtrip and what realistic expecations are for this Vancouver club. They also chat about the San Jose Sharks' fun start with their boatload of young talent, look at the 0-3 start in Edmonton and Ryan shares some of his Tokyo purchases. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment.
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8 NHL Teams to Watch This Season (427)
09/30/2024
8 NHL Teams to Watch This Season (427)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) It was an eventful NHL offseason to say the least. Franchise players changed franchises. Teams building around young cores of superstars. Some major coaching changes, and heck, even the Toronto Maple Leafs signed some former Canucks. Arash and Ryan take a look at eight interesting teams to follow this season. Whether they're going to have a monster season, have a new look roster, or just might flat out stink, we'll explain why you should keep an eye on these clubs in the 2024/25 season. (00:00) PON Vlogs on Patreon (00:35) Cold Open (03:00) Ryan's melted edibles (08:05) The illustrious 'Schaap-ski' makes an appearance (10:30) San Jose Sharks (15:35) Nashville Predators (19:20) Chicago Blackhawks (26:15) Edmonton Oilers (33:04) Sauce It? Or Toss It? (45:07) Montreal Canadiens (49:35) Toronto Maple Leafs (52:43) Tampa Bay Lightning (01:00:00) New Jersey Devils (01:02:30) Honourable Mentions Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment.
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Walk Hard: 24/25 Canucks Preview (426)
09/23/2024
Walk Hard: 24/25 Canucks Preview (426)
Support us on Patreon Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) The 2024/25 NHL season is on the horizon and it's time for the Vancouver Canucks to build from an incredibly successful season. Ryan, Geeta and Arash hit record on the first podcast of the hockey season and break down the upcoming Canucks' season. Key offseason aquisitions, the current goalie uncertainty, and the annual search for Petey's winger, now starring Jake DeBrusk. They look back to the teams' playoff run, their key departures in the offseason, and the lofty expectations for this squad to remain atop the Pacific Division. The gang weighs in on Jonathan Lekkerimaki and predict how much the first round draft pick will play in the NHL this season. Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Pucks On Net shirts: still available. Email us today to place your order! (00:00) Cold Open (01:30) Catching up after our summer break (06:33) Ryan vows to fix the PON Fantasy League (09:22) Trying to find Elias Pettersson's next winger (11:45) A lot of former Canucks in Boston (13:49) Building on last season (17:30) Matching the standard set last season (20:00) Embracing The Hard (21:50) Goalie uncertainty entering the preseason (31:51) Sauce It or Toss it? (45:22) 2023/24's trophy case (51:45) Off-season departures (58:45) Revisiting Ian Cole's brutal playoff run
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PON Summer Stream: August 19 - Podz and Laine Traded
08/20/2024
PON Summer Stream: August 19 - Podz and Laine Traded
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) Ryan and Arash go live on the PON YouTube channel in the dog days of summer to chat about the Oilers' trading for Vasily Podkolzin and Patrik Laine finally finding a new home in Montreal. They catch up about their summers, talk about an upcoming trip to Seattle to catch the disappointing Mariners, and Ryan tells Arash about his stressful trip to T&T Supermarket on a quest to track down the ingredients for dan dan noodles. This was a really fun stream! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City segments, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment.
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Spending To The Cap In The Summer Sun (425)
07/04/2024
Spending To The Cap In The Summer Sun (425)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:45) Arash on the mend (05:38) The Draft makes us realize we're old (08:00) Arash acknowledges our listener's generosity (11:12) Canucks sign Jake DeBrusk (14:00) What to expect from Hronek next season (17:57) Arash likes what the Canucks did on July 1st (22:46) Everything needs to go right for the Canucks to succeed ... again (30:56) Geeta checks in, chats about Ryan's wedding and free agency (42:00) Zadorov and Lindholm's Boston Payday! (48:49) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:03:45) Nashville spends on Stamkos, Marchessault and Skjei (01:07:48) The Maple Leafs FINALLY get their Tanev (01:16:40) Questions from the audience (01:20:30) Goodbyes for the summer! (01:24:15) Lions In The Street - Moving Along Summer is here and the 2023/24 NHL season is officially behind us. The Vancouver Canucks were responsible spenders on July 1st while other teams spent every penny of their new found cap space. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together to chat about a busy week in their lives, and a busy week for the National Hockey League. Jake DeBrusk is a Canuck, Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov are Bruins and the Nashville Predators are looking night and day after Barry Trotz opened up the owner's cheque book. They look at the flurry of high-priced free agents, chat about Ryan's wedding and play one last "Sauce It? or Toss It?" for the season. As per PON tradition, our outro song "Moving Along" by Lions In The Street plays in its entirety. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City segments, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Ryan's Wedding Day Podcast (424)
06/25/2024
Ryan's Wedding Day Podcast (424)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!)\ Ryan got married over the weekend and on the morning of the big day he collected his podcast co-hosts Arash and Geeta and the rest of his wedding party, best man Errol and groomsman Jeff to sit down and chat before the festivities began. Ryan hands out some groomsmen gifts, they chat about the Edmonton Oilers' pushing a seventh game and get fired up and ready for the wedding later that day. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City segments, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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Counting Down The Days (423)
06/18/2024
Counting Down The Days (423)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!)\ (00:00) Cold Open (03:00) New studio artwork (05:45) Oilers dominate game 4 (08:18) McDavid for Conn Smythe? (09:51) Trying to build a winner in Edmonton (18:45) Ryan's presents to his groomspeople (21:26) Rick Tocchet's podcast appearance "losing seven guys" (26:50) Keeping Nikita Zadorov (31:30) Trading for Patrik Laine (46:45) A light rant on Elias Pettersson (52:28) Sauce It? or Toss It? (01:02:55) USA upsets Pakistan in Cricket (01:06:06) Arash's last minute pants The Edmonton Oilers win a game and the Cup Final forecast has been upgraded to a potential gentleman's sweep. Ryan and Arash sit down and chat about the underwhelming Stanley Cup Final, the lopsided game 4 performance that included eight goals from the Oilers and wonder how much longer this season will last. They ask if McDavid could win the Conn Smythe Trophy, the swirling conversation regarding the Canucks' pending UFA following a podcast appearance by Rick Tocchet, and the fellas chat about Patrik Laine. They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, get pumped up for the wedding, and unveil some new artwork for the podcast studio. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City segments, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash talk about their weekends, celebrating father's day, the upcoming wedding and Arash's job shadow DJ'ing the dance floor. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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New Money, Same Rats (422)
06/11/2024
New Money, Same Rats (422)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:47) Today's awkward NHL prospects (03:16) Podcasting on Ryan's wedding day (08:40) Stanley Cup Predictions and Game 1 Talk (10:45) ESPN 30 For 30 on the 2011 Riot (14:00) Game 1's TV ratings up 43% (20:05) Ryan trying to replicate a white peach ale (27:05) Arash writes a note of praise for Thomas Drance (34:43) Sauce It? or Toss It? (49:49) What does the salary cap increase mean for the Canucks? (54:15) Where will Elias Lindholm land? (59:00) Weird questions at the NHL Draft Combine The Panthers take game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, and game 2 not long after we recorded this podcast. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to look at an NHL salary cap that will increase $4.5 million next season. What will this mean for the Canucks and for the NHL come July 1st? They chat about Goalie Bob's Game 1 shutout, their predictions for the Cup Final and Connor McDavid's strange answer regarding what he loves about Edmonton. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, listen to some voicemails and talk about a gigantic wedding-related Costco shop earlier in the day! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City segments, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan and Arash go to the Canucks' End of Year Sale and buy all kinds of nonsense, and Ryan shares some funny softball drama. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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McDavid's Beer Run to the Final (421)
06/05/2024
McDavid's Beer Run to the Final (421)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:49) Ryan's weekend in Vegas (08:05) The Stanley Cup Final is set! (10:55) McDavid finally playing for the Stanley Cup (14:05) Luke Gazdic's thoughts on the Canucks (28:19) Our Stanley Cup predictions (30:30) What If's with the Vancouver Canucks (38:34) Edmonton's sports psychologist hire (41:15) The Oilers' bounce back from their awful start of the season (43:29) Ryan has to re-set the 2011 board (44:57) Sauce It? Or Toss It? (57:15) Dakota Joshua to the Maple Leafs? (01:02:00) PON Sauce Line (01:03:01) Stanley Cup Pick 'Em Standings Ryan returns from Vegas in one piece with stories to share and the Edmonton Oilers move on to the Stanley Cup Final. Arash and Ryan hop on the couch this week to chat about Luke Gazdic's comments regarding the Vancouver Canucks, they give their Stanley Cup Final predictions and take a look at an incredible bounce-back season for the Edmonton Oilers. They also chat about the Ottawa Senators new coaching staff, Connor McDavid's strange encounter in the liquor store parking lot and a potential general manager swap between Columbus and Carolina. Sauce It? or Toss It?, voicemails and more! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including vlogs, Rank City segments, EXCLUSIVE NEW MERCH, video commentaries, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. Ryan shares some tales from his bachelor party in Las Vegas, and the two discuss visiting Japan, Arash a few years back with some pals and Ryan on his honeymoon later this year. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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The Electric Lettuce (420)
05/29/2024
The Electric Lettuce (420)
Support us on Call the PON Sauce Line: 604-283-9469 (nice!) (00:00) Cold Open (01:35) It's Episode 420?! (03:45) Ryan's upcoming Vegas Bachelor Party (07:00) Difficulties finding US one dollar bills (09:20) Mike Yeo parts with Vancouver Canucks (13:20) Sportsnet tells us the Oilers have changed! (20:00) Nikita Zadorov contract negotiations? (24:15) Canucks, Kotkaniemi and Carolina (28:30) Flexibility in Vancouver on July 1st (33:58) Sauce It? or Toss It? (43:40) Buying out Darnell Nurse? (46:00) Canucks' offseason plans (53:04) Eastern Conference Championship (55:00) Don Waddell to Columbus (59:03) Lessons learned by Vancouver this playoffs (01:03:00) Sauce Line The Dallas Stars come roaring back with a vengeance and we're reacquainted the Stuart Skinner we all expected. Ryan, Geeta and Arash hop on the podcast this week to prepare for Ryan's Vegas stag this weekend. They also discuss Mike Yeo parting ways with the Vancouver Canucks and the contract negotiations conversations surrounding Nikita Zadorov this week. They look at the big step forward the young kids took for Dallas in Game 3, the rough and tumble eastern conference championship and some old new coaches being introduced in Seattle and Winnipeg. They also Sauce It? or Toss It? answer some great listener questions and dive into 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 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. The fellas change it up and record the segment before the show as they wait for Geeta to arrive after Rowan's dinner time. Ryan chats about getting US money while Arash waxes poetic about a Chinese restaurant that set up shop in an old porno store. Pucks On Net shirts are available now.
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