Pucks On Net

Podcasting in the same room again!? We never thought we'd see the day! Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together in person for the first time EVER to discuss the Winnipeg Jets' 8 game reverse sweep and whether the Montreal Canadiens are either a team of destiny? Or whether it's just another 'Jaroslav Halak gets hot and takes the Habs to the 3rd round' situation. Elsewhere they discuss Zack Hyman's pending free agency, Tyler Toffoli's impact in Montreal and they answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Arash & Ryan On The couch'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus video segment: Ryan encounters a softball Karen and Arash takes part in the greatest rivalry of our time: road hockey vs bicycle polo. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Click here to purchase PON merchandise. Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook Sign up for our email newsletter

Death, taxes and the Toronto Maple Leafs being eliminated in the first round... Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week to discuss the Montreal comeback/Toronto collapse (3:22) The Vancouver Canucks sign Vasily Podkolzin and some offseason optimism. (24:30) We give our second round playoff predictions. (45:15) What do the Toronto Maple Leafs do next?! (59:25) Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Arash & Ryan On The couch'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus video segment: Arash, Geeta and Ryan watch the final minutes of game 7 between Toronto and Montreal. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Click here to purchase PON merchandise. Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook Sign up for our email newsletter

This is a clip from our Patreon bonus episode Arash & Ryan On The Couch - Parasite and Worker, where Ryan and Arash get together IN PERSON to watch some Stanley Cup playoffs and chat about the great frozen game. In this clip, Arash asks Ryan if he'd be comfortable with the Vancouver Canucks trading their first round pick this year for a cost controlled younger NHL player. It's not the worst idea he's heard.  Also in the episode, Ron MacLean putting his foot in his mouth, the Florida Man series, Arash's love for the Minnesota Wild and the resolution of PON CakeGate. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5+ a month. Get access to our weekly bonus content! Pledge a coupla bucks at www.patreon.com/pucksonnet

It's our 300th episode! Arash, Geeta and Ryan welcome a plethora of guests as they share some PON memories over the seven and a half years since episode #1 was recorded in September 2013. Canucks Conversations' Chris Faber, Jyrki21, PON original co-hosts Dave McPhail and Sheila Scott, PON step-dad Jeff and Ryan Hank of the PP1 Podcast all join the show to share some memories and laughs. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pucks On Net: Game Changers'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Click here to purchase PON merchandise. Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook Sign up for our email newsletter This month on the podcast, we are shining a light on a great initiative: On Canada Project is a grassroots, volunteer-based project. They bring together your friendly neighbourhood nerds, active citizens and change-agents in order to help keep Millennials and Ge

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and so is some beautiful weather in British Columbia. The Vancouver Canucks continue to play mean nothing hockey too, but what else is new? Arash, Geeta and Ryan hit Zoom on a Monday night to discuss a WILD opening weekend of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Florida Man series aka The Sunshine Showdown is going to save the NHL and bring interest back for the playoffs.  But off the top of the show they discuss the uncertainty in the Vancouver Canucks' front office the rumblings of Geoff Courtnall's involvement with the team and the red flags that come with it. They also announce a new Patreon contest (for new and existing monthly backers), create a pool for when the PON Emergency Episode will take place and answer some listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pucks On Net: Game Changers'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: Arash, Geeta and Ryan get exc

The Canucks are mathematically eliminated from the postseason and none of our questions regarding offseason uncertainty have been answered. Ryan, Geeta and Arash hop on Zoom this week and are excited for the upcoming Florida Man series between the Panthers and the Lightning. What can we expect out of these two incredibly skilled teams who are set to take on each other for the first time ever in the playoffs. Closer to home they discuss Jack Rathbone's eye raising first few games for the Vancouver Canucks. After impressive showings offensively and defensively there is some delightful optimism going forward. They also discuss what they are hoping to see out of the team in their final five games. They also discuss the New York Rangers' chaos, the Travis Green negotiations (or what's left of them) and answer some great listener questions. The gang also gets a one star review! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pucks On Net: Game Changers'  an

The Vancouver Canucks had another difficult week on and off the ice and the weight of the situation is definitely taking it's toll. Geeta, Arash and Ryan gather around the USB mics this week to discuss far too many remaining games for the Canucks, who just continue to get more injured and burnt out with every passing day. Arash also discusses his Monday night covering the team in the building for the Botchford Project. They touch on and discuss the very serious sexual assault allegations against Jake Virtanen and discuss the lack of a suspension for Tom Wilson and a statement made by the New York Rangers the likes of which have never been seen before. They answer some great listener questions and discuss Arash and Geeta's big wager (which Geeta was victorious in!) Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pucks On Net: Game Changers'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: The gang discusses the Vancouver Canucks mo

The Canucks are tired and their schedule isn't going to do them any favours. Geeta, Ryan and Arash get together this week following a lethargic 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. They're still in the playoff hunt but luck is not on their side.  Geeta and Arash also make a wager in their semi-final matchup in the PON Fantasy League. Which co-host will make the other a deconstructed Americano? Arash also discusses being a final candidate in the 2021 Botchford Project. They discuss the play of Braden Holtby and Olli Juolevi, a player who sat most of March due to a cap crunch. When a rookie defenseman making $863,000 can't crack the roster due to his cap hit, you start to worry. They also discuss Jason Spezza organizing the internal Maple Leafs' initiative to support the Marlies financially, Robin Lehner passionate's comments to the media and tell the listeners to keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins this postseason. They also answer some great listener questions Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks

Following two gutsy character wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canucks seemed to fizzle out in their first of four games vs the Ottawa Senators, losing 3-0 on Thursday night. Arash and Ryan hit record immediately following the dull shutout loss to discuss the Canucks’ lacklustre effort in their first step of their postseason push. They discuss Thatcher Demko, the concerning lack of depth in Vancouver and some less than desirable officiating, or should we say game management. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pucks On Net: Game Changers'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: Ryan and Arash discuss childhood brushes with church and Ryan reads some renter reviews of his old apartment, the original Pucks On Net Studio. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook Sign up for our email newsletter

An incredibly eventful week for the Vancouver Canucks was capped off with an incredible come from behind victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together this week to discuss JT Miller's comments on the rushed return to play for the Canucks, saying what needed to be said and pushing the games back 48 hours.  They also discuss captain Bo Horvat's comments on Friday and of course his incredible efforts in the Canucks' return to play 3-2 OT victory on Sunday. They look at the continued concerning trends with the Canucks front office and what this offseason could look like. They also answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'Pucks On Net: Game Changers'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: Ryan and Arash discuss childhood brushes with church and Ryan reads some renter reviews of his old apartment, the original Pucks On Net Studio. Visit www.patreon.com/puc

This is a clip from our Patreon bonus episode Pucks On Net: Game Changers, where Geeta and Ryan discuss the new Mighty Ducks reboot 'Game Changers' On Disney+. In this clip, Geeta and Ryan cannot stand the lead character Evan and quite frankly agree with the Mighty Ducks' decision to cut him.  Also in the episode, they discuss the complicated onion that is Gordon Bombay (so many layers!) and Ryan asks Geeta to come up with interactions between the old Ducks and the Don't Bothers later in the series. They also touch on the two other hockey series that have been released this year, Netflix's Zero Chill and HBO's Beartown. Available to PON Patreon backers pledging $5+ a month. Get access to our weekly bonus content! Pledge a coupla bucks at www.patreon.com/pucksonnet

On Friday the Vancouver Canucks weren't moving anyone following the terrifying COVID-19 outbreak through the roster, but on Monday morning, all bets were off. Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together to make sense of the NHL trade deadline and the moves made by the Vancouver Canucks. They discuss Tanner Pearson's three year extension and incredible amount of deals and cap circumvention done by Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss a couple key pieces being moved out of Calgary and Arash outline's Steve Yzerman's devious plot involving the offer sheet and a certain Vancouver Canuck. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: Ryan meets Arash's mom at Pomegranate, the gang discusses their dogs and Ryan exploits Geeta's palatial estate for free laundry Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on In

COVID-19 has ravaged the Vancouver Canucks roster and their families. Hockey, the trade deadline and one last playoff push seem so secondary right now. Ryan and Arash get together this week to talk about one of the most significant weeks in Canucks' history following 20+ players and coaches being placed in COVID-19 protocol. What does this mean for the rest of the season? Are there meaningful games left to play? Or is it time to shut 'er down? They also discuss the slumping Philadelphia Flyers who unfortunately were the ones to end the Buffalo Sabres' winless streak at 18. They touch on the Calgary Flames, who's playoffs hopes are just as dim and out of each as the Canucks. What's next for Cow Town? They chat about their general pandemic fatigue, share what they miss about live hockey games and answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On t

With the Canucks on a much needed week off, news on the hometown Vancouver team are slim to none! Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to figure out the Canadian division and the trade deadline. Mandated quarantines for NHL players entering Canada were shortened from 14 to 7 days, how will this affect the deadline on April 12th? They discuss the Tim Peel controversy and where they hope NHL officiating can improve and where it can go from here. They also touch on the ongoing struggles in Buffalo and Columbus and Ryan and Arash get in an argument about Jack Edwards. Get your brand new Pucks On Net merchandise here! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: The gang attempts their best Al Pacino impressions. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook Sign up for our em

On the verge of a much needed week off, the Canucks dropped two straight to the Winnipeg Jets, one of the teams they are hoping to catch for a playoff spot. Ryan and Arash hit record immediately following the final buzzer ot Wednesdays’ 5-0 loss, their second straight shutout loss to Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. They discuss Horvat’s injury scare, the incredibly bad puck luck for the Canucks and just what they hope for in the team’s week off. Get your brand new Pucks On Net merchandise here! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: Arash marvels at his partner playing Donkey Kong, Ryan unnecessary video game swearing and Arash still wants an iPhone. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on InstagramLike us on Facebook Sign up for our email newsletter

After rattling off seven of eight points on their recent road trip, the Canucks come home to injury concerns and a tough loss to the Jets. Ryan, Geeta and Arash get together this week and talk about last week's interview with Shawn Matthias. They discuss their concerns with the current front office but outline some nice little positives including their recent waiver wire pickups from Toronto. They look forward to the trade deadline, the ups and downs of the Canadian division and why we can remain positive about the Canucks going forward. They discuss the struggling Calgary Flames, the unfortunately abysmal Buffalo Sabres and answer some great questions. Get your brand new Pucks On Net merchandise here! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content: video podcasts, 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly '5 Minutes For Paying'. On this week's bonus segment: Arash marvels at his partner playing Donkey Kong, Ryan unnecessary video game swearing and Arash still want

Former Vancouver Canuck Shawn Matthias joins the show this week to discuss his NHL career. We discuss his time in Florida and being traded to the Canucks in the Roberto Luongo deal. They discuss his eventful seasons in Vancouver. Being coached by John Tortorella, Willie Desjardins and his unceremonious exit from the Canucks. They discuss his time with Mike Babcock on the Toronto Maple Leafs, his brief stint in Colorado being coached by Patrick Roy and what life after hocker is like. Get your brand new Pucks On Net merchandise here! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our brand new bonus episode 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying. On this week's bonus segment: it's a video watch along as the gang watches overtime between Ottawa and Vancouver while telling stories the worst lies they told their dads growing up. Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on In

Riding high on a three game win streak, the Vancouver Canucks were a lot like the start time of Wednesday's game: a little late. The Habs split the two game series with a 5-1 win. Ryan and Arash hit record immediately following the game to discuss Thatcher Demko’s incredible efforts making 40 saves in the losing effort. Despite the 5 goals against, Bubble Demko was definitely in net. They also discuss the Canucks’ poor play in their own zone, JT Miller’s strange fight and a return of his negative body language and what to expect going into Saturday’s game vs Edmonton. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our brand new bonus episode 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying. On this week's bonus segment: Arash is offended Ryan hasn't seen any of the Avengers movies and they discuss Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Twitter  Follow us on

The Vancouver Canucks are on ... a winning streak!? Geeta, Ryan and Arash get together this week to talk about the Canucks' two game sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs and while they recorded, a come from behind shootout win over the Canadiens. They discuss Jim Benning's disastrous media availability from Friday, but after two subsequent wins, it's not front and centre on everyone's minds. They discuss Tom Wilson's latest suspension, the panic moves taking place in Montreal and Calgary and Arash takes us on a journey of time travel to build the greatest team ever, in video game form. Get your brand new Pucks On Net merchandise here! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our brand new bonus episode 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying. On this week's bonus segment: Arash is offended Ryan hasn't seen any of the Avengers movies and they discuss Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry Visit www.patreon.com/puck

The Vancouver Canucks find the win column after a tough four game losing streak, Thatcher Demko earns his first shutout and Jake Virtanen is still a Vancouver Canuck ... for now. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together this week to discuss the apathetic Canucks' losing streak, their impressive team effort in Winnipeg and what the month of March has in store for the Canucks. Arash gets into an argument with Ryan about Tanner Pearson and the gang discusses the Jake Virtanen trade that never happened. Elsewhere, they discuss Claude Julien's firing in Montreal, Mike Babcock's uncomfortable PR tour to repair his name and they answer some great questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) and get instant access to all our bonus content including our brand new bonus episode 'PON Book Club: Burke's Law'  and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying. On this week's bonus segment: Ryan tells a record buying story in Seattle and Arash has a table of customers at Pomegranate that lacked a little self awareness.