Breakding down episode 23 of Vancouver Canucks podcast Hockey, Actually.
Hockey, Actually is a hockey podcast covering all things related to Vancouver’s hockey scene. From the Vancouver Canucks, to the Vancouver Goldeneyes, to the Abbotsford Canucks, co-hosts and The Hockey News reporters Izzy Cheung and Nicolleta Panos have you covered!
In episode 23 of Hockey, Actually, Izzy and Nicolleta turn their sights towards the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics by outlining some storylines for both the Canucks and the Goldeneyes. Will Filip Hronek or Michelle Karvinen be named captain of their respective teams? Will the lacy of youth on Canada’s women’s team cost them? Could a strong performance from Latvia increase trade interest in Teddy Blueger? All this and more in this week’s episode!
Continue reading for timestamps as well as a link to episode 23.
0:23 — Another Bout Of Injuries For The Canucks
- 0:45 — Zeev Buium’s facial fracture
- 1:15 — Brock Boeser in concussion protocol
- 2:40 — A lower-body issue for Nils Höglander
- 4:51 — Thatcher Demko will not return for the rest of the 2025–26 season
- 10:10 — Expect Marco Rossi back after the Olympic break
10:40 — Have Evander Kane Trade Talks Picked Up?
- 15:10 — What to do with pending UFAs
17:30 — The Canucks’ Rookies Have Been A Bright Spot
- 21:05 — Liam Öhgren brings lots of effort and energy
- 23:06 — What to make of Zeev Buium/s season
27:28 — Rogers Arena Ranks 29th In The NHL In Poll By The Athletic
32:10 — Canucks And Goldeneyes Olympic Storylines
- 32:28 — Will strong team performances increase trade interest in Blueger, David Kämpf, and Lukas Reichel?
- 33:57 — Canadian women’s team’s lack of youth could cost them in the medal rounds
- 37:10 — Who could push for Bronze in the women’s tournament?
- 38:35 — Filip Hronek could take on a bigger role with Czechia
- 41:05 — Will Michelle Karvinen be named Finland’s captain?
- 42:55 — Who starts in net for Canada’s women’s team?
44:15 — Goldeneyes Storylines Through The First Half Of The Season
- 45:10 — Lack of scoring up and down the lineup
- 46:27 — What’s going on with Hannah Miller?
- 47:55 — The fans have shown up for this team
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