Dave Tomlinson returns to 100% Canucks, joining John Shannon and Kevin Woodley for another edition of their ongoing conversations about the Vancouver Canucks and the team's development throughout the season.

With Vancouver nearing the end of a challenging six-game road trip, the trio examines the team's recent performances, including a 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. Despite the difficult results, there have been encouraging signs in Vancouver's defensive structure, and the guys discuss whether the improvements under Manny Malhotra are beginning to take hold.

The conversation turns to individual performances, including Elias Pettersson and Leevi Meriläinen, as the Canucks continue working toward a more consistent identity. Dave, John and Kevin discuss the challenges of developing a young roster, the importance of playing a complete 60-minute game, and what the team can take away from facing some of the NHL's toughest opponents.

They also examine Vancouver's recent trade with Toronto involving Aatu Räty, Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr, and what the move could mean for the organization's depth and development.

Finally, the three remember beloved Canucks broadcaster John Garrett, reflecting on his contributions to the game and the upcoming tribute honouring his legacy in Vancouver.

John Shannon and Kevin Woodley are joined by Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jamie Oleksiak on 100% Canucks to discuss his arrival in Vancouver, his role within a young roster, and the challenges of helping establish a new identity for the team.

Before the interview, John and Kevin examine Vancouver's recent performances against Calgary and Vegas, looking at the improvements in structure, effort, and overall competitiveness despite some difficult results. They discuss the early contributions of Elias Pettersson and Paul Cotter, along with the promising debut of goaltender Leevi Meriläinen.

Oleksiak then joins the show to reflect on his transition to Vancouver, the experience he brings to the dressing room, and the responsibility of helping guide younger players through their development. He also shares his perspective on how the NHL continues to evolve and what it takes to remain effective as the game changes.

With the Canucks preparing for an important early-season road trip, John and Kevin also discuss the challenges of managing travel, fatigue, and preparation, including adjustments to the team's practice and travel schedules.

As Vancouver continues to establish its identity under Manny Malhotra, the conversation looks at the progress being made, the importance of veteran leadership, and what the Canucks can build on as the season moves forward.

Two games, 28 combined goals, and plenty for John Shannon and Kevin Woodley to unpack on a new edition of 100% Canucks.

After opening the season with a 6-5 overtime win in Edmonton, the Canucks returned home and found themselves on the other side of another wild one, falling 9-7 to the Oilers. John and Kevin give their first impressions of the new-look Canucks and try to separate the early-season chaos from the things that could matter over the long haul.

The guys dig into individual performances across the roster and compare what they’ve seen through two games with what Manny Malhotra and Canucks management have said they want this team to become. Where are the early signs of progress? Which players are taking advantage of their opportunities? And where is the gap between the organization’s vision and what has actually happened on the ice?

Kevin also goes inside the crease after a difficult night for Vancouver’s goaltenders. With Thatcher Demko still working his way back from hip surgery, John and Kevin examine Kevin Lankinen, Leevi Meriläinen, and the decisions facing the Canucks as they navigate their goaltending situation.

It’s far too early for definitive answers, but two games into the season, John and Kevin begin figuring out exactly what these rebuilding Canucks have to work with.

The new season begins with a win, and John Shannon and Kevin Woodley are joined by Canucks co-president Daniel Sedin on 100% Canucks to discuss Vancouver’s 6-5 overtime victory over Edmonton and the bigger picture surrounding this young team.

Daniel shares his perspective on the opener and the development of Vancouver’s young players. He discusses the organization’s emphasis on process and structure, what the Canucks are trying to establish under Manny Malhotra, and why development remains about more than individual performances or early results.

Sedin also reflects on his own transition into an executive role, the learning curve that comes with helping lead an NHL organization, and the importance of keeping the Canucks connected to both the community and the alumni who helped build the franchise.

The conversation also turns to leadership within the dressing room, including the decision to wait before naming a captain and the importance of allowing leadership to develop naturally within the group.

One game doesn’t define a rebuild, but after an opening-night win, Daniel Sedin provides a look at the identity, culture and foundation the Canucks hope will define what comes next.

John Shannon and Kevin Woodley are back on 100% Canucks with the preseason underway and plenty for Vancouver to evaluate as the organization continues its rebuild.

The guys begin with the latest developments in the Canucks’ crease, including the addition of another young goaltender and what it means for the organization’s depth at the position. Kevin breaks down the challenges of developing young goalies, the value of having experienced support at the AHL level, and how Vancouver can create the right environment for its prospects.

John and Kevin also look back at the preseason matchup with Edmonton and the early stages of implementing Manny Malhotra’s system. With a young roster and a new coaching staff, they discuss what needs to improve and what Vancouver should actually be looking for during the exhibition schedule.

Then, Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson joins the show to discuss his offseason, the work he has put into his development, and his continued adjustment to the NHL. Pettersson talks about growing as a defenceman, the atmosphere surrounding the team, and the positive culture Vancouver is trying to establish.

The conversation also turns to the difficult roster decisions facing the Canucks as young players battle for opportunities and the organization determines where each prospect is best served developing.

For Vancouver, this season is about more than the standings. It’s about finding out which young players can become part of what the Canucks are building.

John Shannon and Kevin Woodley begin a new monthly tradition on 100% Canucks as Sportsnet Canucks analyst Dave Tomlinson joins the show to take stock of where Vancouver stands and what to expect as the organization begins its rebuild.

With the preseason underway, the guys try to establish a baseline for this version of the Canucks. What is this team right now? What should progress look like? And with wins and losses no longer the only measure of success, what can Vancouver learn about its roster over the coming weeks?

Tomlinson shares his excitement about watching the rebuild take shape and the opportunity it creates throughout the lineup. For established players like Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk, the challenge is rediscovering the level they have shown in the past while helping establish the standards for a much younger team.

At the same time, prospects including Braeden Cootes, Tom Willander, Liam Öhgren, Zeev Buium and Jonathan Lekkerimäki enter camp with something to prove and an opportunity to show where they fit into Vancouver’s future.

John, Kevin and Dave discuss the balance between those two groups, what Manny Malhotra and the new leadership group are trying to establish, and why this preseason provides Vancouver with an important opportunity to evaluate what it has before deciding what comes next.

It’s the first monthly check-in with Tomlinson as 100% Canucks follows the rebuild from the ground up.

A new chapter of 100% Canucks begins as John Shannon welcomes Kevin Woodley as the show’s new co-host.

In his first episode, Kevin shares the story of his unconventional path into hockey journalism, from an early focus on baseball to more than two decades covering the Canucks and establishing himself as one of hockey’s leading voices on goaltending.

Then it’s time to talk Canucks. Kevin provides insight into Thatcher Demko’s recovery from hip surgery and the uncertainty surrounding his timeline for opening night. He explains the unique challenges goaltenders face following hip procedures and why Demko’s recovery will be an important story to follow.

John and Kevin also discuss expectations surrounding Elias Pettersson and why rediscovering the joy in his game could be just as important as the numbers he puts on the scoresheet. They look at other pieces of Vancouver’s roster and what the organization is trying to build under the leadership of Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra.

The conversation also turns to the importance of culture and the role established veterans like Jamie Oleksiak and Brendan Gallagher can play in helping a young roster develop.

New co-host, new season, and plenty of questions to answer as a new era of 100% Canucks gets underway.