The People’s Show

Sat Shah and Israel Fehr discuss why the Canucks should open the vault for Quinn Hughes in a rising salary cap environment, BC Lions Head Coach Buck Pierce drops by to discuss the Lions meeting with Edmonton and Ryley Delaney from Jays Nation joins the guys as the Blue Jays head to the final series before the All Star break in first place in the AL East and in a prime position to add heading to the deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Brook Ward is joined by Giulio Caravatta to tee up the BC Lions upcoming game against the Elks plus hear from Vancouver Canadians' Tyler Zickel to give us a preview of their series in Hillsboro and his assessment of their season so far!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In this episode of The People's Show, Sat Shah and Israel Fehr revisit the changed narrative around the Vancouver Canucks, discussing the core group of Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, Conor Garland, and Thatcher Demko as well as new signings like Aleksei Medvedev. They also delve into the controversial potential for a decentralized NHL Draft. Later, Iain MacIntyre offers a positive outlook on the Canucks' direction under Coach Adam Foote, highlighting the re-energized organization and the coach's philosophy of player leadership. Finally, Alex Gangue-Ruzic covers the Whitecaps' Canadian Championship run, their surprising season, and the impact of Lionel Messi's continued dominance in MLS. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Brendan and Josh discuss whether Conor Garland can solidify himself as a top-six forward plus Harman Dayal and Dave Hall join the show to assess how much the Canucks are truly "running it back," break down early roster projections, and dive into key questions around Lekkerimäki, Cootes, and the Abbotsford pipeline.    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Satiar, Josh, Dom, and Arash run through your overrated underrated submissions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Satiar and Josh react to Braeden Cootes signing his ELC with the Vancouver Canucks and project his 2025-2026 season. They react to the big prospect trade yesterday between the Oilers and Lightning. This episode offers an in-depth conversation with Jett Woo as he reflects on the Abbotsford Canucks' Calder Cup victory. Woo discusses the team's wild ride to the championship, highlighting their resilience through injuries and his personal growth, even playing as a forward. He shares insights on adapting his identity throughout the playoffs and mentoring younger players, emphasizing the team's strong collective effort. Woo also touches on his offseason goals for improvement, acknowledging his role outside of power-play units. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of In The Booth with Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda, PWHL Vancouver defender Nina Jobst-Smith stops by to talk about finally coming home to Vancouver, growing up as a Canucks fan along with her experiences playing around the world for Germany on the national stage and Minnesota-Duluth. Afterwards, Brendan and Randip run through your mailbag to answer questions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

This episode of The People's Show with Satiar and Josh delves into the Canucks' roster outlook, discussing Arturs Silovs' potential departure, the future of Jett Woo and Nils Höglander, and the slow trade market. The hosts also tackle listener questions, including trade targets like Mason McTavish and Shane Pinto, the Canucks' Stanley Cup window, and the management's fate if they miss the playoffs. Additionally, the show features Jayden Nelson discussing the Whitecaps' group cohesion, lessons from the Gold Cup, and their upcoming match against Valor FC. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Brendan and Randip discuss which bottom six players are irreplaceable including role players like Dakota Joshua who hold the potential to be a difference maker ahead of next season. Shane Malloy joins to discuss the potential for Gavin McKenna to play in Penn State and the changing landscape of the CHL. Landon Ferraro joins to discuss the Canucks re-signing their core and the guys discuss the rising interest of sports documentaries created around specific teams going through a season.    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The People's Show with Sat and Josh, the guys discuss the Canucks' plans to give Arshdeep Bains a real shot at cracking the roster, and why it doesn't make sense to force trades unless they clearly upgrade the team. They also break down the Blue Jays' impressive eight-game win streak despite a rash of injuries. Paul Hamilton joins to talk Sabres, including Bowen Byram's trade value and future role, and whether Buffalo rushes its prospects. Giulio Caravetta weighs in on the BC Lions' gritty win and the post-game brawl fallout. Plus, Jeff Tambellini joins to talk about his new role with the Lightning and coaching Shane Wright. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda broadcasting live from the Jays Care Celebrity Golf Classic are joined by former Blue Jay Ricky Romero to chat about the tournament, his experiences as a player, and the Blue Jays current hot streak. After, they take a look at the Canucks summer, starting with the continued rumours about Bowen Byram. Then, they discuss the prospects from Abbotsford pushing for a roster spot, and the most likely players to stick in the NHL. After, they talk about NCAA and CHL development, and the future of prospects. Lastly, they journey to some soccer discussion after Jonathan David signs a contract with Juventus. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar is joined by Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic (2:02) to chat about the Edmonton Oilers, reviewing their offseason moves to date, and previewing their season expectations. They discuss locking up defender Evan Bouchard, what the flaws of the roster currently are, the state of goaltending in the organization, and what moves the Oilers are likely to make over the course of the summer. What should Canucks fans expect from Evander Kane? In the second half, Kevin Baxter of the LA Times joins (25:55) to break down the many moves made by the Kings in free agency. Can the fans forgive Corey Perry now that he is a King? Will the contracts given out by Holland age well? Lastly, the guys end off by naming some American Canucks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar is joined by Shayna Goldman (1:01) to discuss the biggest news from the NHL free agency. What teams will be looking to enter, or escape rebuilds, and how will Nik Ehlers fit in Carolina? The New York Rangers looking to escape a disastrous season last year made some big swings in trading K'Andre Miller, will that pan out? Then they look at Wimbledon and the state of Canadian tennis. Keep your powder dry. In the second segment, they discuss the Canucks trying to get their ducks in a row in Operation Keep Quinn Hughes.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In this episode of The People's Show, Elliotte Friedman discusses the quieter-than-expected start to NHL free agency, suggesting the league's crackdown on tampering played a role, and highlighting how player sentiment can unexpectedly shift, as seen with Brock Boeser's decision to re-sign with Vancouver despite trade rumors. Friedman details how multiple teams pursued Boeser, but his strong desire to stay in Vancouver ultimately shaped his decision. The conversation also touches on Nikolaj Ehlers' pending free agency, with Carolina, Washington, and Utah among the potential suitors, and the surprising lack of teams actively trying to get worse (besides Pittsburgh). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Former Vancouver Canuck Jannik Hansen joins Bik and Randip to talk about a very busy July 1st for the Canucks, choosing to bring back many of their core players in Boeser, Garland and Demko. They discuss what this Canucks team looks going forward, how they'll do against the rest of the West and if they might have more moves left. Afterwards the show takes a quick wrap up around the league, along with a Rangers/Hurricanes update. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sportsnet's Dan Murphy joins The People's Show with Bik and Randip to chat about how Brock Boeser and the Vancouver Canucks managed to find a contract on the first day of free agency, how it came about and how the team changed their view of the free agent market. Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine stops by to give some insights on the Thatcher Demko extension, how the Canucks plan to use their goaltending tandem and what this might mean for Arturs Silovs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The first segment of The People's Show with Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda break down the Canucks big free agent signing bringing back Brock Boeser to the franchise for the next 7 years. They spend some time going through other moves across the league, how the Canucks match up to the other teams around the West and whether or not they need to really focus on getting more help down the middle before the season starts. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The People's Show with Bik Nizzar, a busy draft weekend and early free agency moves are broken down before Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal joins to chat about newest Golden Knight Mitch Marner, the Nic Hague trade and what else Vegas could be up to. Afterwards, voice of the Vancouver Canucks Brendan Batchelor stops by to highlight some expectations for the opening of free agency, the Canucks potentially being patient or hitting the gas in order to get back to the playoffs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar covers the Canucks biggest news, starting with Conor Garland's reported 6x6 deal. In a vacuum the deal isn't bad, but does the timing make sense? After, Daniel Gee of EliteProspects joins to break down the NHL draft, what prospects have the best tools, and who the Canucks might look to take. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian host the final Brunch of the season on a busy day for the Canucks organization. Garland reportedly signing a new deal, as well as some BIG trades around the league. Will the team make their draft selection today, or will it be a trade in the coming hours? They debate who makes the most sense to improve the Canucks, and recap the first year of Brunch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar is joined by Iain MacIntyre to discuss the Canucks newest acquisition Evander Kane, how he fits into the lineup and things we might have learned from his media availability. Afterwards, Bik is joined by Canucks alumni Cliff Ronning to chat about former teammate Alexander Mogilny finally making the Hockey Hall of Fame. Finally, Abbotsford Canucks goaltender and AHL playoff MVP Arturs Silovs stops by to chat about their run through the Calder Cup playoffs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On hour 2 of Canucks Brunch, new head coach of PWHL Vancouver Brian Idalski joins the show to chat about his new role in Vancouver, why he took the job and how excited he is to be joining such a high caliber roster in their first year. Josh and Lina then hint on some news trickling out through the league, about where Nik Ehlers might end up and preparing for the busy day ahead across the league and the Canucks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour one of Canucks Brunch, Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian break down a busy 24 hours in the NHL world, along with reactions to the late night trade of JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth. They check in with how they feel about the Evander Kane trade along with what the Canucks next moves might be. Dave Pagnotta from The Fourth Period then joins the show to give an update on rumors across the league, where Marco Rossi and Mitch Marner might be headed, along with what we can expect in the NHL draft tomorrow. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar is joined by NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman to expand on the Evander Kane trade between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. We take your calls and texts as well. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Josh and Lina react to the Evander Kane trade. We field your reactions as well. The show wraps with Cap or No Cap. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar reacts to the Abbotsford Canucks winning the Calder Cup before looking forward to the NHL draft and what the Canucks should do with 15th overall. Jannik Hansen weighs in on the championship. He and Bik talk look ahead to the NHL draft and free agency. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Josh and Lina react to the Abbotsford Canucks winning the 2025 Calder Cup. Later in the show, the pair talk about the Rangers trading the Canucks' pick from the Miller trade to Pittsburgh. They also banter about which Canucks from Abbotsford will graduate to the big club next year and which players they'd like to see moved this offseason. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In this edition of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar react to the Trevor Zegras trade as the Canucks miss out on one of their top targets. He sets his sights now on Marco Rossi as the next potential acquisition. NBA pundit Dave DuFour joins the show to react to the Oklahoma City Thunder clinching this year's NBA Finals behind Canadian All-Star Shai Gilgeous Alexander.  Sean Gentille joins the program to preview the Pittsburgh Penguins offseason.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this edition of Canucks Brunch, Josh and Lina react to the Trevor Zegras trade before sparking a debate over when the best time to trade Quinn Hughes would be if he decides to leave the Canucks anyway. The show ends with In or Out. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar brings the listeners a debate, as he poses a controversial question: If the Abbotsford Canucks win the Calder Cup, where would it rank on the all-time organizational achievement list? After, he looks at Pius Suter and what he brings to the team, as well as what replacements are out there if he leaves. Then, Cory Schneider joins (28:40) to give his insight on the NHL playoffs, and the intriguing future of the league. A lot more teams are trying to get better than trying to sell, and that creates a unique market for players. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On this episode of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar breaks down the latest rumors to come out of the NHL including the Canucks being linked to Marco Rossi, JJ Peterka and Bowen Byram. They discuss how they fit, what they'd cost and other options available to the team. Afterwards, Abbotsford Canucks play by play announcer Brandon Astle joins the show ahead of their Game 4 showdown in the Calder Cup Finals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar is joined by Dave Hall to chat about the Canucks draft at number 15. Which high ranked player might fall down to the Canucks, and who they might prioritize of the prospects in that area. Then, he chats with the producers about what the Canucks can do to become a legitimately competitive team, and who they will have to leapfrog in the standings to get there. Lastly, it's fill in the blanks, where Bik answers some pressing questions in the NHL. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In this episode, Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian dive into the Florida Panthers' dominant Stanley Cup win and explore whether they're on the verge of becoming a true NHL dynasty. They also assess the uncertain future of the Edmonton Oilers, citing depth and defensive issues as key concerns. The conversation wraps with a look at the Abbotsford Canucks' playoff performance, spotlighting standout efforts from Linus Karlsson and Arshdeep Bains, while raising questions about Artūrs Šilovs' NHL readiness. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On The People's Show, Bik Nizzar is joined by former Vancouver Canuck Jannik Hansen to discuss the upcoming Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, if the Oilers have made a big mistake going towards Stuart Skinner starting, whether or not any other centermen duos across the NHL could lead this Oilers team as McDavid and Draisaitl and more. Then, the show takes your calls on some Summer time debates. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

On The People's Show, Bik Nizzar breaks down a busy weekend in sports along with the first six roster announcements for the 2026 Winter Olympic rosters, as well as looking into the upcoming UFA class and whether the Stanley Cup Finals are ending tomorrow. Afterwards, Jonathan Davis from SiriusXM joins the show to talk about the Anaheim Ducks offseason, the Kreider trade and whether they might be in the Mitch Marner sweepstakes.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Josh and Lina discuss the Stanley Cup Final potential elimination game ahead of Game 6. They also dive into the potential for Brad Marchand to play for the Canucks and how he would be the ideal fit, despite its unlikely move. Plus they discuss the released Olympic roster for each participating country and discuss topics they are In or Out on!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian get into the incredible atmosphere of the Stanley Cup final thus far. They throw out some hypotheticals about the Conn Smythe, Oilers goaltending, and forward depth. Then, Adam Kierszenblat joins (50:12) to chat about the Abbotsford Canucks Calder Cup Final starting soon, as well as what moves Vancouver is looking to do before the trade deadline. Lastly, they wind up the show by discussing the best movie picks of all time. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar previews Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and breaks down how Edmonton can reset after a rough Game 3. Can the Oilers find control and play whistle to whistle without overcorrecting? Kyle Bukauskas joins the show to explain why scoring first is critical for Edmonton, how Florida thrives with patience, and why chasing the Panthers is a losing game. Plus, it's time for a ‘Name Game'—Bik and the producers go through players they'd trade the Canucks' 15th overall pick for. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian open the show debating which Abbotsford Canuck has the best shot at cracking Vancouver's roster next season. They break down Aatu Räty's projected role, Lekkerimäki's development, and who else could make the jump. Then it's time for ‘In or Out' with listener takes on the Ducks making the playoffs, NHL expansion to Atlanta, and the Pacers chasing the title. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

This episode of The People's Show with Bik Nizzar dives into the active NHL trade market, with a focus on Jason Robertson and the Canucks' need to identify key targets amidst rising competition for cap space. Later, Bill Hoppe joins to discuss the Buffalo Sabres' anxious offseason, their 9th overall pick strategy, and the uncertain future of Bowen Byram and JJ Peterka as the team desperately aims for the playoffs after 14 seasons. The discussion also highlights the Sabres' need for veteran leadership to establish themselves as consistent contenders. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In this edition of The People's Show, Bik Nizzar, Ben Basran, and Dom Sramaty look back at Edmonton's game two calamity at the hands of the Florida Panthers. Jannik Hansen joins the show for his weekly hit with Bik. He weighs in on the Cup Final and whether the Canucks should pursue Sam Bennett in free agency. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik Nizzar hosts another episode of The People's Show kicking things off by the Abbotsford Canucks making the Calder Cup Finals and looking into how the farm team's success might be able to trickle upwards towards Vancouver next season. Seattle Kraken analyst Alison Lukan joins the show to touch on the hiring of new head coach Lane Lambert, what we can look forward to in the Kraken making moves and what we can expect from their young stars in Beniers and Wright taking the proper next steps. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.