Clay's Canucks Commentary

Filip Chytil is looking to rebound with a strong season after playing in only 12 games for the Vancouver Canucks last season. He spoke to the media today after the Canucks held an informal skate for the third straight day.

We're less than a month away from the Canucks first regular season game of the 2026-27 season. In anticipation, many of the players are gathering at Rogers Arena for informal skates. I also talk about the Luke Evangelista trade to the Devils, Elliotte Friedman and Kevin Bieksa becoming free agents, and more Evander Kane drama.

On the heels of Cale Makar's record-breaking contract, I look at the contracts for some of the Vancouver Canucks players to determine how efficient they actually are.

I'm joined by close a dozen members of the CCC Community for our Open Mic night. The show concludes with a surprise winner atop the XP Leader Board!

The Vancouver Canucks are coming off a 58-point season that saw them firmly entrenched as the last-place team in the NHL. With EVERYTHING going right (healthy Demko, bounce back season for Pettersson, development of our youngsters, etc), what are some realistic expectations for the team?

Vancouver Canucks games will be broadcasted on KISS 104.9 FM next season, with Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda returning. Will you give it a try?

I take a look at some of the more intriguing battles to expect at Canucks training camp next month. Could Marco Rossi unseat Elias Pettersson as the first-line centre? And is Zeev Buium a lock to play alongside Filip Hronek?

I talked about he importance of this make or break season for Jonathan Lekkerimaki, especially with the expected push from Adam Novotny. I also looked at some other bubble player like Aatu Raty and Victor Mancini.As well, I gave a detailed recap of a highly entertaining and fun CCC Meet-Up from the weekend.

The Vancouver Canucks signed 2026 first-round draft pick Adam Novotny to a three-year entry-level contract. Does Novotny have a chance to make the Canucks out of training camp? Please excuse the technical issues at the start of the stream. I must have been very excited to give some prizes away!

I'm back after a week away...and my son Sean is now married and I have a brand new daughter-in-law!I recap the wedding and also share some thoughts surrounding letting go of Sean. I tie this into some things that we can let go of as Canucks fans.

For my go-home show before Sean's wedding on August 8, I host a memorable Open Mic session along with multiple appearances by my son Sean. Along with one quick appearance by Sean's fiancee Francesca.

I start the show by running a giveaway thanks to our High Five from Sunday night's livestream. Then I am joined by my son Sean to discuss the Canucks and more importantly, his upcoming wedding on August 8.

I spend the first half of the show recapping the Canucks management and coaching hires, the NHL Entry Draft, free agency, and trades. Then, after my mid-show sponsor read, all heck breaks lose!

No, this is not another "Trade Elias Pettersson" episode. But I talk about why the Vancouver Canucks' centre has struggled over the past couple seasons, and how he might be able to regain his form this season.

I am joined by Jeff Paterson of Rink Wide: Vancouver to talk about the Vancouver Canucks including their moves, their outlook, and their expectations for the upcoming season. Jeff also shares some wise and insightful words about the demise of Sportsnet 650.

I discuss the prospect pool of the Vancouver Canucks. After a few slim years, it looks to be the strongest it's been in a while. But it still has a long way to go.

I discuss the naming of Manny Malhotra's coaching staff for the Vancouver Canucks as well as the value of Elias Pettersson.

Leo Carlsson will make $18M/season starting next season, making him the league's highest-paid player...for now. How long will it be before we get a $20M man? We also talk about the latest Elias Pettersson rumours, and I end off the stream by giving my reflections on 26 years of marriage.

I talk about why it doesn't make sense to me to trade Elias Pettersson right now while his value isn't that high. I also discuss the shutting down of Sportsnet 650 including the possible reasons why. I end off the show by bringing in Hall of Fame member Fangirl to celebrate her birthday.

After a busy week for the Vancouver Canucks (draft, free agency, and trades), I examine what could come next for the team. Could it be naming assistant coaches? Another trade? Or even another free agent signing?