Canucks Insider Podcast

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You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season.

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Friday · 22 min
Ep. 95: Ryan Papaioannou on Abbotsford Canucks' Home Opener, Development in the AHL, and His Coaching Career
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Abbotsford Canucks Head Coach Ryan Papaioannou makes his podcast debut ahead of Abbotsford’s home opener on Saturday at the Rogers Forum. Papaioannou talks about his coaching career, the opportunity to coach in the AHL, and what fans can expect from his team this season. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
October 9 · 24 min
Ep. 94: Sawyer Mynio & Braeden Cootes on AHL Development, Being WHL Teammates, and Funniest Movies
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Sawyer Mynio and Braeden Cootes join the podcast from the Rogers Forum in Abbotsford to talk about their upcoming season with the AHL club. The guys talk about playing for Team Canada at the World Juniors and what it was like being teammates on the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL. At the end of the episode, the guys do a Core Four segment where they draft the funniest movies. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
October 2 · 34 min
Ep. 93: Daren Hermiston Discusses Directing Development of Canucks Prospects
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Daren Hermiston, Director of Player Personnel & Player Development, joins the show to talk about his role within the organization, how he plans to help prospects grow their game, and what it means to be a Canuck. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
September 25 · 19 min
Ep. 92: Marco Rossi Shares Excitement for Season, Austrian Hockey, and Tiramisu for Your Birthday
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Marco Rossi joins the podcast on his birthday and talks about how a full training camp and being fully healthy have him excited for a new season. He discusses his time in the OHL, where he was on a powerhouse team, how he had a busy summer, and what he likes about Head Coach Manny Malhotra. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
September 20 · 16 min
Ep. 91: Paul Cotter Talks Training Camp, Joining the Canucks, and How 'We All Just Wanna Be Big Rockstars'
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks forward Paul Cotter joins the show for the first time and shares his perspective on the first few days at training camp, what it's been like fitting in with a new group, why he chose Vancouver in free agency, and much more. He also tells a karaoke story and talks about being a locker room DJ. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
September 19 · 16 min
Ep. 90: General Manager Ryan Johnson Wraps Up Day 2 of Canucks Training Camp
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Vancouver Canucks General Manager Ryan Johnson joins the show to discuss what he’s seen in two days of Canucks training camp, what he’s liked about his head coach, Manny Malhotra, and how the team will build a new environment for the organization. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
September 18 · 17 min
Ep. 89: Victor Mancini & Drew O'Connor Discuss Day One of Training Camp, Getting Engaged, Graduating, and Appetizers
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Victor Mancini and Drew O'Connor join the show from day one at training camp. The guys talk about playing for Manny Malhotra, the team's goals for this season, and how a short training camp changes the beginning of the hockey season. O'Connor talks about getting engaged over the summer while Mancini talks about graduating from Omaha. Then, the guys do a Your Core Four segment where they draft the best appetizers. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
September 11 · 27 min
Ep. 88: Tom Willander & Elias Pettersson (D) Join the Pod for Lots of Laughs
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. This week, we are joined by a pair of your Swedish defencemen, Tom Willander and Elias Pettersson. The duo discusses last season and how it was for each of them to play 70 NHL games. They also discuss what their offseason looked like, then do a Your Core Four segment on the best burger toppings. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
September 4 · 26 min
Ep. 87: Max Sasson & Nikita Tolopilo Reflect on Summer and Look Ahead to 2026-27 Season
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. This week, we are joined by forward Max Sasson and goaltender Nikita Tolopilo. The players discuss their offseasons and how last season's NHL experience has made both of them more confident heading into the 2026-27 season. We also launch a new segment on the show called ‘Your Core Four,’ where the host and guests draft a list, and you get to vote on the winner. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
August 28 · 43 min
Ep. 86: Chris Higgins Shares Stories of His Career
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks alumnus Chris Higgins joins the show to discuss his career, highlighting his time with the Canucks and what the 2011 run to the Stanley Cup was like from his perspective. He also talks about some players who helped him in his career and what he is currently up to with his family and with the Canucks organization. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
August 21 · 25 min
Ep. 85: Riley Patterson and Connor Davis Reflect on Their Achievements, Look Ahead to Next Season
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Patterson talks about his most recent season in the OHL with the Niagara IceDogs while also getting experience in the AHL. He discusses that being back at centre helped him grow his game last year and what he’s working on in the offseason to further his development. Davis discusses his excitement of being drafted 129th overall in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and reflects on his hockey journey. He looks ahead at what’s to come at the University of North Dakota for the upcoming season and what he brings as a reliable two-way forward. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
August 14 · 20 min
Ep. 84: Braeden Cootes and Samuel Eriksson Assess Their Games and Reflect on Their Hockey Experience
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Cootes discusses his second year at Canucks development camp, his experience in the WHL, and the impact of his NHL experience last season. Cootes also talks about his offseason training and his family trip to Ireland. Canucks’ 2026 sixth-round pick, defenceman Sam Eriksson, talks about his style of play and his hockey journey playing in Färjestads BK league in Sweden. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
August 7 · 22 min
Ep. 83: Brooks Rogowski and Niklas Aaram-Olsen Discuss Draft Dreams and New Beginnings
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. After hearing their names called at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, 33rd overall pick Brooks Rogowski, and the 41st overall pick Niklas Aaram-Olsen reflect on draft day and the unexpected twists that shaped their hockey journeys. Rogowski shares how his brother inspired his love for the game, his move to Canada to play for the Oshawa Generals, and his plans to attend Michigan State University for the 2027-28 season. Aaram-Olsen shares how he got his start in hockey, why he moved to Sweden at 15 to play for Örebro HK, and how playing college hockey went from an unlikely option to part of his future. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
July 31 · 31 min
Ep. 82: Kirk McLean Discusses Goaltending, Life as a Canuck, and Giving Back
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks alumnus and 2011 Ring of Honour inductee Kirk McLean joins the podcast to talk about his early interest in goaltending, influenced by Bernie Parent, Jacques Plante, and the inception of painted masks. He recalls playing at the Pacific Coliseum, the excitement of Rogers Arena, and highlights Vancouver’s 1994 Stanley Cup run. McLean shares his current role as Canucks ambassador and the importance of community work. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
July 24 · 29 min
Ep. 81: Kevin Lankinen and Linus Karlsson on Building Towards Next Season
Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen and forward Linus Karlsson join the podcast to highlight takeaways from the season and talk about their offseason training. Lankinen reflects on the team’s growth dealing with adversity and his optimism for the future, while Karlsson talks about the successes of his NHL rookie season and how the team supports one another. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
July 17 · 24 min
Ep. 80: Caleb Malhotra and Adam Novotný Share Their Hockey Journeys
You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks' prospects Caleb Malhotra and Adam Novotný discuss their experiences at development camp. The third overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, Malhotra talks about the significance of being drafted by his hometown team, growing his game, and making the jump to NCAA hockey next season. Novotný also shares his excitement about joining the Canucks and his journey from playing professional hockey at 15 to adapting to life in North America. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
July 10 · 17 min
Ep. 79: Victor Mancini Discusses Growing His Game and Bucket-List Trips
You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks defenceman Victor Mancini joins the podcast to reflect on his season and how he hopes to grow his game. They discuss the challenges of transitioning between the AHL and NHL, and Mancini talks about his summer training. He also discusses his bucket-list goal of visiting every Major League Baseball ballpark with his dad and new hobbies he’s taking up. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
July 3 · 25 min
Ep.78: Mikael Samuelsson & Mike Komisarek Wrap-Up Canucks Development Camp
You heard it first, straight from the Rogers Forum at Development Camp. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Canucks Development Coaches Mikael Samuelsson and Mike Komisarek join the podcast to chat about Canucks Development Camp. They discuss what they have learned about prospect development, as this is their fifth development camp. They also talk about having Alex Edler and Jenn Gardner join the camp this summer, and look ahead to working more with the 2026 draft class. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
June 27 · 25 min
Ep.77: Caleb Malhotra and Adam Novotný Join the Podcast Live from Buffalo
You heard it first, straight from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Caleb Malhotra and Adan Novotný join the podcast live from Buffalo, just minutes after they were selected by the Canucks at 3rd and 24th overall. Caleb talks about his excitement to be a Canuck, and how it is a dream come true. Then, we get to know Novotný and learn about him, making his pro debut at 15 years old, along with his 2025-26 season in the OHL with the Soo Greyhounds. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.
June 19 · 18 min
Ep.76: Todd Harvey Discusses 2026 NHL Entry Draft
You heard it first, straight from the locker room. Canucks Insider’s Chris Faber sits down with your favourite players, coaches, and staff to bring you Canucks-centric conversations about hockey and life, covering topics on and off the ice throughout the season. Director of Amateur Scouting, Todd Harvey, joins the podcast for his annual pre-draft podcast. He talks about the run-up to the NHL draft, what he liked at his final meetings with the scouts, and how exciting this upcoming draft is for him in his role. Our podcast is also available in video form on the Canucks YouTube page. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

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