Canucks Insider Podcast

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. This week, we are joined by a pair of your Swedish defencemen, Tom Willander and Elias Pettersson. The duo discusses last season and how it was for each of them to play 70 NHL games. They also discuss what their offseason looked like, then do a Your Core Four segment on the best burger toppings. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. This week, we are joined by forward Max Sasson and goaltender Nikita Tolopilo. The players discuss their offseasons and how last season's NHL experience has made both of them more confident heading into the 2026-27 season. We also launch a new segment on the show called ‘Your Core Four,’ where the host and guests draft a list, and you get to vote on the winner. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks alumnus Chris Higgins joins the show to discuss his career, highlighting his time with the Canucks and what the 2011 run to the Stanley Cup was like from his perspective. He also talks about some players who helped him in his career and what he is currently up to with his family and with the Canucks organization. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Patterson talks about his most recent season in the OHL with the Niagara IceDogs while also getting experience in the AHL. He discusses that being back at centre helped him grow his game last year and what he’s working on in the offseason to further his development. Davis discusses his excitement of being drafted 129th overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and reflects on his hockey journey. He looks ahead at what’s to come at the University of North Dakota for the upcoming season and what he brings as a reliable two-way forward. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Cootes discusses his second year at Canucks development camp, his experience in the WHL, and the impact of his NHL experience last season. Cootes also talks about his offseason training and his family trip to Ireland. Canucks’ 2026 sixth-round pick, defenceman Sam Eriksson, talks about his style of play and his hockey journey playing in Färjestads BK league in Sweden. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. After hearing their names called at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, 33rd overall pick Brooks Rogowski, and the 41st overall pick Niklas Aaram-Olsen reflect on draft day and the unexpected twists that shaped their hockey journeys. Rogowski shares how his brother inspired his love for the game, his move to Canada to play for the Oshawa Generals, and his plans to attend Michigan State University for the 2027-28 season. Aaram-Olsen shares how he got his start in hockey, why he moved to Sweden at 15 to play for Örebro HK, and how playing college hockey went from an unlikely option to part of his future. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks alumnus and 2011 Ring of Honour inductee Kirk McLean joins the podcast to talk about his early interest in goaltending, influenced by Bernie Parent, Jacques Plante, and the inception of painted masks. He recalls playing at the Pacific Coliseum, the excitement of Rogers Arena, and highlights Vancouver’s 1994 Stanley Cup run. McLean shares his current role as Canucks ambassador and the importance of community work. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen and forward Linus Karlsson join the podcast to highlight takeaways from the season and talk about their offseason training. Lankinen reflects on the team’s growth dealing with adversity and his optimism for the future, while Karlsson talks about the successes of his NHL rookie season and how the team supports one another. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks' prospects Caleb Malhotra and Adam Novotný discuss their experiences at development camp. The third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Malhotra talks about the significance of being drafted by his hometown team, growing his game, and making the jump to NCAA hockey next season. Novotný also shares his excitement about joining the Canucks and his journey from playing professional hockey at 15 to adapting to life in North America. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks defenceman Victor Mancini joins the podcast to reflect on his season and how he hopes to grow his game. They discuss the challenges of transitioning between the AHL and NHL, and Mancini talks about his summer training. He also discusses his bucket-list goal of visiting every Major League Baseball ballpark with his dad and new hobbies he’s taking up. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the Rogers Forum at Development Camp. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks Development Coaches Mikael Samuelsson and Mike Komisarek join the podcast to chat about Canucks Development Camp. They discuss what they have learned about prospect development, as this is their fifth development camp. They also talk about having Alex Edler and Jenn Gardner join the camp this summer, and look ahead to working more with the 2026 draft class. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Caleb Malhotra and Adan Novotný join the podcast live from Buffalo, just minutes after they were selected by the Canucks at 3rd and 24th overall. Caleb talks about his excitement to be a Canuck, and how it is a dream come true. Then, we get to know Novotný and learn about him, making his pro debut at 15 years old, along with his 2025-26 season in the OHL with the Soo Greyhounds. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Director of Amateur Scouting, Todd Harvey, joins the podcast for his annual pre-draft podcast. He talks about the run-up to the NHL draft, what he liked at his final meetings with the scouts, and how exciting this upcoming draft is for him in his role. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Aatu Räty joins the podcast following his strong performance at the World Championships, where Finland captured the gold. Räty discusses his play at the tournament, what it means for his home country, and then shows off his dog. Gabe Chiarot also joins the podcast to talk about winning the Memorial Cup with his Kitchener Rangers. He talks about the strong OHL club and what is next in his hockey career. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Head Coach Manny Malhotra makes his third appearance on the podcast, this time as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. He talks about his path to becoming a head coach in the NHL, his focus on development, how he wants to build a positive team culture, and what it means to him to be given the opportunity to coach the Vancouver Canucks. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Tom Willander makes his return to the podcast to talk about his experience as an NHL rookie and what it was like living on his own for the first time. He then discusses his offseason plans and how he is approaching training this summer now that he has a year of NHL experience under his belt. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Aiden Fox is the Director of Hockey Analytics for the organization, and he joins the show to discuss his team’s goals, how he got into analytics, and his relationship with various parts of the Hockey Operations team. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Max Sasson joins the show to discuss his offseason plans and how he has unlocked a new level by focusing on the mental side of being a pro athlete. He also chats about representing his country at the World Championships, which begin on the weekend. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. General Manager Ryan Johnson joins the podcast to discuss his path through the organization to the GM position. He talked about the future of the Canucks, and how he is going to execute his plan alongside Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Aatu Räty returns to the podcast as he begins his offseason with national team camp, hoping to play for Finland at the World Championships. He discusses his first full NHL season, how he and some teammates upped their game by focusing on the mental side, and how he is looking forward to a summer back home in Finland. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.