The LarschCast

Your Vancouver Canucks are 1st in the NHL standings at the Christmas Break! Hear what legendary Canucks colour commentator Tommy Larscheid has to say about this team and how this team compares to the Cup final teams of the past!The unforgettable voice of Tom Larscheid will never not soothe the soul of Canucks fans. Hear Tommy's thoughts on this group of Canucks and what he thinks they need to finally WIN the Cup! As well as stories about Pavel Bure, Trevor Linden, and Roberto Luongo! 

WE ARE FUCKING BACK!The Debut episode of the 2023/24 season.Topics of Discussion In Order:IntroReview of the first 3 gamesPetey's contract situation/Points PredictionGarland's Pending Trade situationRanking the Canucks forwards by Value What's going to happen with Myers?Would you make another Hronek type deal for a top D using this year's 1st?Brock Boeser's ceiling?Viability of the Hughes-Hronek pairingRyan's Bo Horvat rant.Tampa game preview.

The #Canucks are at a turning point. They're facing some acrimonious sentiment mixed in with a baseline pulse of lingering hope. What side of the equation do you lie on?We debate what they should do with key players facing key contract extensions now and in the immediate future. 

The Larschcast is back to set you up for Super Bowl Sunday between the Rams and Bengals. Listen to TJ, Nav, Juggy, and special guest Hardev Bhullar break down all the latest news surrounding your Vancouver Canucks. We didn't have an episode 11, cause Messier Sucks. 

Join us in welcoming the newest member of our podcast, multinational singer, songwriter, and national anthem singing sensation, Jugpreet "aka Juggy" Bajwa!!!We are thrilled for you all to hear his Canucks insights on a weekly basis, and perhaps a few anthems? Juggy is a lifelong Canucks fan and stand-up individual. He's permanently blind in both eyes and experiences hockey in a unique way compared to those of us with healthy eyes!On today's episode, we discuss the current state of the Canucks and the merits of trading Boeser, Horvat, Miller, Garland, Petey and more.Enjoy!

WELCOME BACK to The LarschCast everybody!! Glad to have you with us again.On this episode we discuss:- Canucks vs Oilers- Spencer Martin's heroics and impact on Jaroslav Halak (and his 1.5M bonus for 10 games)- New Front Office: Jim Rutherford, Patrik Allvin, Émilie Castonguay- Another new hire in Rachel Doerrie and what the Sedins future entails- Upcoming TV and Radio broadcast rights- TRADE TALK: Miller, Boeser, or Horvat? LET'S GO!!

Ryan and Tej sit down with a hockey legend in this new episode of The LarschCast.Kelly Hrudey, currently a broadcaster and analyst with HNIC and Sportsnet, joins the boys to talk about the sweeping changes in Canucks land this past week, as well as share his insights and past experience with Jim Rutherford and Bruce Boudreau. Kelly also shares his thoughts on the now iconic Francesco Aquilini tweet that called out Vancouver Sports Media for their recent hypocrisy. All that plus a dive into Kelly Hrudey's own past in this action-packed episode! 

The boys are finally back in action after a long hiatus. Why the hiatus? Because the Canucks were playing abysmal hockey and talking about miserable things makes you miserable!!!!WELCOME TO THE CANUCKS BRUCE BOUDREAU!We talk about the Coaching changes, and the end of an era with Benning and Weisbrod gone. What will their legacy be? What will the new Canucks identity be? Can Boudreau revitalize this team and bring them back into the playoff hunt? We welcome you all back in a fast-paced, exciting episode 7 of The LarschCast. ENJOY! GO CANUCKS GO.

We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming back Stacy Jo Rost back to The LarschCast and her Co-Host of the Jake & Stacy Show on 710ESPNSeattle, Jake Heaps, who's also Russell Wilson's Quarterback Coach!Of course we hammered Jake on Russ's intentions.  Has he played his last game in Seattle? Jake did his best to separate Church & State, but can you read between the lines?!?Join us for a great conversation around the Seattle Seahawks, and stay for the fun Jake VS Stacy quiz at the end! 

Following a brutal loss to the lowly Buffalo Sabres, a frustrated Nav and TJ talk about the first 4 games of the season and debate Travis Green's performance as a Coach.  Where is the defensive structure? Bench and lineup management? Why is he married to Pearson-Horvat? Is he the right coach for a skilled group?  Plus we talk and debate Elias Pettersson's start to the season.  Download and enjoy!

The man, the myth, the legend that is, Don Taylor.Join us on this Episode for an inside look into the life of Don Taylor, as we walk down memory lane, discuss expectations for the Canucks, and share in more than a few laughs with a Vancouver icon.

Petey and Hughes have landed!!With impeccable timing, reports of their deals came down today. We discussed their deals with Chris Higgins, and the importance of them being with the team right now, as they prepare for the upcoming season.Then we discuss EVERYTHING else going on with the Canucks after training camp wrapped up and halfway through preseason.Specifically the development and expectations for Podkolzin, Rathbone, Klimovic,  Höglander Halak, Dipietro, Silovs, Horvat, Miller, OEL, Lockwood, Gadjovich, and more.What's it been like working with the Sedins? Just how big is Podkolzin and his hands?What's a day in the life of Chris Higgins like?Did Higgy watch the Maple Leafs Doc? Lmao.This is an absolute fast paced,  action packed banger of an episode. ENJOY!

Tyson Geick shares his journey as the Canucks 50th anniversary season in-game host of Rogers Arena. He talks about how it came to be, how he almost threw up  and fainted on the job during the Sedins Retirement Ceremony, and some of his favourite (and worst) memories. He also tells us the exact reason DJ Barron left, aka what the creative differences entailed, plus a story of Fin unfollowing him on social media? What gives?! Enjoy!

Nav rejoins the boys and goes off on management for not having the Petey/Hughes deals wrapped up by now. Ryan, Sat and TJ feel differently though, and the boys debate. We also discuss Juolevi's poor showing so far through camp and 1 preseason game, and discuss Rathbone's emergence. And we discuss the entire Travis Hamonic situation, covering ALL angles. Who's right, who's wrong? Enjoy!

The LarschCast is BACK! We kick off Season 3 with our hottest takes and two absolute legends in the industry.  Ray and Dregs join us just after the 54ish minute mark.We re-introduce ourselves to start the show, talk about ridiculous takes in the market, the Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes contract situation, comparables (Kaprizov to Petey, Makar to Hughes?), and then give our 5 HOTTEST takes EACH for the upcoming season, plus we reminisce on Jim Hughson's career as he calls it quits.Then we are joined by Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger to discuss in depth the Petey/Hughes contract impasse, what the Canucks SHOULD do and whether or not Hughes should be viewed as a true #1 defender. Then we have some fun with our guests. DOES DREGS HATE THE CANUCKS? What was Ray's most infuriating moment playing the game. All that and MORE as we kick-off season 3.

We kick-off the show sharing our thoughts on the tragic discovery of 215 children's remains under the Residential School in Kamloops, paying our respect to the Indigenous communities of Canada and the World. Then we dive into the 9th overall pick and what the Canucks should do with it. Keep it? Trade up or down? Trade for a top F or D? Dave Randorf joins us to talk Tampa Bay Lightning hockey, and Joey Kenward talks about the coaching changes coming to Vancouver and more. The last hour of the show is just one fiery debate after another, Schiefele hit, Toronto collapse, Analytics, you want it? You got it. Enjoy!

We put Stacy to the test with a hard-hitting (and very fun) multiple choice hockey quiz. The results may surprise you! We also talk puck with The Athletic's Harman Dayal and Murat Ates. And Joey Kenward stops by to discuss reffing in the NHL Playoffs as well as the start of Round 2 tonight! Will the Leafs choke!? Go Habs Go!

Another great show featuring Joey Kenward, Stacy Jo Rost, and Gene Principe. Sat, Nav, Ryan and Joey recap the latest in #Canucks land as well as the #NFL. 

Another beautiful day in Vancouver, but a dark cloud hovers over the Canucks. What's in store for the draft, next season, and the future of this organization? Joey Kenward stops by for a quick chat, and ESPN Senior Writer Greg Wyshynski talks about the exciting future for ESPN and the outside market perception of the Vancouver Canucks as well as what to expect next year with the Seattle Kraken and the Pacific Division.

How crazy is McDavid's season. Will he hit 100pts against the Canucks? Ryan tees off on the Department of Player Safety and their inconsistency. We talk John Forslund about being the Seattle Kraken's TV play-by-play broadcaster. Stay Jo Rost talks NFL/Seahawks, Joey Kenward talks Canucks/NHL Draft/McDavid, and Aaron Pritchett joins us to discuss the Canucks Country Rocks event, his own fandom and musical career.

Jam packed show this morning! We had the absolute pleasure of talking to Scott Niedermayer mid-show. We debate whether Travis Green is the right coach going forward. Joey Kenward talks Canucks, Green, and the Kentucky Derby!! Stacy Jo Rost is back to talk NFL draft and Aaron Rodgers trade rumours! Plus Juggy Bajwa on his anthem experience and all the love he's received.

Host Sat is joined by Ryan and Nav to discuss the Canucks loss to the Ottawa Senators. Listen to the Larschcasters provide their latest analysis of the Canucks playoff hopes on the first episode of LarschCast Unplugged. Twitter: @Larschcast@SatOberoi@NavDosanjh1983@_RyanCattermole

The boys discuss the Canucks Covid situation and the return to play. We also address the closed practice thing and the media's reaction to it. Feat. Joey Kenward.

The boys are joined by Kirk McLean, Joey Kenward and Harpreet Pandher and discuss Pearson, the trade deadline, Benning's presser and the Canucks Country Rocks event!

The boys are joined by Don Taylor, Joey Kenward, Stacy Jo Rost and Joe Marino.

The Canucks are back to .500 with 21 games to go. Are you telling me there's a chance? Ft. Joey Kenward, Iain MacIntyre, and #IntoThePodverse guest @ElijahNeedham of @stickinrink pod of @HockeyPodNet.

Can the Canucks save their season or is it over!? When do the Canucks sell? Will Demko be a Vezina Finalist? When do the Canucks start negotiating with Pettersson, Hughes and Demko? Plus! What's the latest on Russel Wilson? In the final segment we are joined by Renaud Lavoie of TVA in Montreal to talk about the Habs and Burrows as a Coach.

The boys are joined by Teddy Wong of ThePP1Podcast (00:28) for this week's #IntoThePodverse, and Joey Kenward (00:53) and Dan Riccio (02:00) for a special game of SECRET WORD.

The boys are joined by Joey Kenward (00:51), Stacy Jo Rost (01:17) and Harman Dayal (02:00). 

The boys are joined by Brad Thomas (00:29) for the debut of the Into the Podverse segment, then Joey Kenward to talk Canucks (00:50) and Murat Ates of TheAthletic Winnipeg to talk Jets (02:02).

Change has to be coming in #Canucks land, right? We discuss the current state of the Canucks, what's going to happen next with the team, and management + coaching. Then a Superbowl and NFL wrap-up as well.

The boys are joined by Joey Kenward (00:51) and Stacy Jo Rost (01:37). 

The boys from The Larschcast are joined by Joey Kenward (00:50) of Sportsnet and Stacy Jo Rost (01:14) of 710 ESPN Seattle.

The boys from The Larschcast discuss the Canucks slow start thus far and who drives the bus for the team. Joining the show is Joey Kenward, Stacy Jo Rost and Andrew Walker. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests.

The boys from The Larschcast discuss the opening week of the 2021 NHL season. The Canucks after 2 games against Edmonton and looking ahead to the Flames. Joining the show are Joey Kenward, Stacy Jo Rost, Dan Murphy and Al Murdoch.

Ryan and Tej talk about the top storylines heading into the Canucks 2021 NHL season, joined by Joey Kenward. Then later breakdown Super Wildcard Weekend with Stacy Jo Rost.

This week they discuss Travis Hamonic signing a PTO, delve into the Canucks D core and dig into the NFL playoff picture. Joining the show is Stacy Jo Rost of ESPN Seattle, and KHL journalist Gillian Kemmerer to talk Vasily Podkolzin.

We are so happy to bring this special episode to you all. In the first half, we talk to Canucks legend Todd Bertuzzi for over an hour about his experience in the NHL, playing for Vancouver, talking about his relationships with Naslund, Morrison, Tom Larscheid, Yzerman, Chelios and many more. He also talks about how The Great One Wayne Gretzky had his back after a very difficult time in his career. He talks about the trade to Florida and how it was almost going to be Arizona! So many more stories as well as answering fan questions from Twitter!In the second half, we talk to Stacy Jo Rost of ESPN 710 Seattle as she talks about her own personal experience rising up in the Seahawks media world, and her pursuit into a male dominated world. She talks about how that experience strengthened her resolve sharing some experiences behind the scenes with Doug Baldwin, as well as some hilarious stories with Luke Wilson and many more. It's a great candid interview with our weekly insider on Sportsnet 650.

The boys from The LarschCast discuss their choices for the second most iconic photo in Canucks history after the Linden McLean hug. Stacy Jo Rost joins the show discuss the Seahawks and break down week 14 in the NFL and then Harman Dayal joins and talks about Höglander, Rathbone, Chatfield, and Lind's chances of making the team, and how dominant a Hughes-Schmidt D pairing could be.

The boys from the LarschCast are joined by international recording artist, actor, and political activist Jazzy B to discuss the farmers protest happening across the world. Also, Stacy Jo Rost of 710 ESPN Seattle comes by to discuss the end of the Russell Wilson MVP debate and the Seahawks Week 13 performance, or lack thereof.  In Segment 3, Marie Hui talks singing the anthem at Canucks games and the opportunity to be the Canucks main anthem singer going forward, followed by a Maple Leafs edition of the Highway 1 series.

Tej and Joey sit down with current Canucks Amateur Scout, Vinnie Montalbano, and discuss his experience with the organization as well as sharing insights on the drafting and development of Quinn Hughes, Aidan McDonough, Tyler Madden, Jack Malone and Jack Rathbone. 

The LarschCast boys discuss week 12 in the NFL and preview the Seahawks vs Eagles as Stacy Jo Rost joins the show. Also, they discuss which goaltender is the best in Canucks history taking into account statistics and playoff heroics. And this week's Highway 1 Series feature is the Montreal Canadiens.

The boys from The LarschCast discuss the top-ranked Canadian team, and who's most likely to be receive the most Hart Trophy votes out of McDavid, Draisaitl, Pettersson and Matthews. This episode is also the debut of a new segment called the Highway 1 Series, a weekly feature of one other Canadian division team, starting with the Calgary Flames. Also, they are joined by Stacy Jo Rost from 710 ESPN Seattle to discuss week 11 in the NFL.

The boys from the LarschCast discuss who they think is the most overrated NFL team. Stacy Jo Rost from 710 ESPN Seattle joined the show to talk about the latest Seahawks loss in week 10 and  Rob Williams from Daily Hive Vancouver joined to discuss retro NHL jerseys, the Canucks and the top 20 NHL centres. 

The boys from The LarschCast discuss what happened to the Seahawks in week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. On the show, Stacy Jo Rost from 710 ESPN Seattle. Also, the boys discussed their top 5 wide receivers and if they would rather have Pavel Bure or Alex Ovechkin in his prime.

Last night's show is up on our Sportsnet650 home page and via the podcast apps. Breaking down week 8 in the NFL and another big Seahawks win. Plus, will Benning bring the Cup to Vancouver? Stacy Jo Rost of 710ESPN Seattle also joins us mid-show as well for her weekly insider segment.

James Cybulski joins us and talks about the evolution of NHL 21 and his journey as the Play by Play announcer for the game over the last 2 years. He shares many behind the scenes stories about landing the gig, including a fun encounter with Ray Ferraro in the parking lot, as well as talking about some really cool features in NHL 21 that differ from years past. Also, a heated debate ensues over the Top 5 Best Canucks to ever don the uni. 

The boys discuss whether Adam Gaudette or Jake Virtanen is more important to the Canucks line up for next season. Also, they discuss week 7 in the NFL, including the Seahawks loss to the Cardinals with weekly Seahawks insider Stacy Jo Rost of ESPN 710 Seattle.

The boys from the LarshCast break down week 6 in the NFL and are joined by Stacy Jo Rost from 710 ESPN Seattle. Also, they share their thoughts on the Nate Schmidt acquisition for the Vancouver Canucks and what the blueliner brings to the team.

WHAT IS JIM BENNING'S PLAN?Tune in and find out, as we break down all his moves, or lack thereof, this offseason, and what it all means for next season and beyond. Does he have a plan? If so, is it a good one? Enjoy this episode folks. It's a beauty.

Toffoli and Schmidt news came after this show. Great mid-show segments with Stacy Jo Rost (Seahawks/NFL) and Catherine Silverman (talking Demko/Holtby).