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Donnie and Dhali weekdays Monday to Friday 10am-noon on CHEK TV.
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"Signing this kid should have been a lay-up, but they've made it awfully difficult.." @dhaliwalsports.bsky.social updates the latest with #Canucks prospect Tom Willander. t.co/h4e2SKM7eJ

Hollyburn represented tonight in the Maple Leafs and Panthers game 1 - Sam Reinhart, Morgan Rielly and linesman Ryan Gibbons.

Sam Hallam on F Elias Pettersson : He will not play in the world's, we talked last week. Elias has a couple of injury needs that need to be taken care of so he can be fully prepared for next year.

#Canucks draft pick Tom Willander did not make the Swedes roster for the WHC’s. Coach Sam Hallam : He is not there yet but very impressed with him, elite skater, you can trust him in your own end, we see lots of potential for future.

"Apparently the Willander side isn't even asking for the max in bonuses, which makes this situation even more head scratching.." @dhaliwalsports.bsky.social updated the latest with Tom Willander and the #Canucks t.co/h4e2SKM7eJ

Can confirm what @dhaliwalsports.bsky.social first reported: offer to Tocchet was a five year deal. Ownership pulled out all the stops on that end. So for him to say no means he looked at the big picture...

Rick Tocchet's agent Steve Mountain will join the show this morning. @DonnieandDhali

Been told the #Canucks made Rick Tocchet a terrific offer, very solid and one that would be considered a top offer around the league. Tocchet just felt it was time for a change.

Quinn Hughes is a finalist for the Norris Trophy along with Cale Makar and Zach Werenski.

Friedman on Mike Sullivan to Vancouver : I do not see that happening, that should be the Rangers #1 guy, he will sky rocket to the top of the list in NY.

Elliotte Friedman on Rick Tocchet future : We should know soon, no decision this morning. If he is coaching next year, my bet is Vancouver or Philly. Part of it in VAN is contract, lack of practise facility and Hughes future. Complete Friedman interview @DonnieandDhali

I'm listening to Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages Donnie and Ryan ripping me. They don't like it. Who doesn't like Def Leppard?

Elias Pettersson agent JP Barry on the the #Canucks possibly trading Pettersson this off-season : Not really surprised, it's a business but Elias is planning a big off-season, he is super determined to have a great season next year.

I have been told the NHL is not looking at any tampering charges against the #Canucks regarding Jim Rutherford's comments yesterday about the Hughes brothers in New Jersey.

Derek Forbort had minor surgery to repair a broken bone in eye. He is doing well. I believe some talks have taken place about re-signing him.

I don’t see Brock Boeser going to the world hockey championships, most players who are UFA’s will not go to the world’s. The Americans know this.

Tom Willander's advisor Todd Diamond : "Our intent was/is to turn pro, but if we don't agree on a contract that Tom and his family are comfortable with, returning to BU and other situations become possible over the next few seasons."

No Tochett extension yet, talks took place on weekend. They continue to work at it, as of now, work to do.

The Tom Willander saga continues with the #Canucks. Willander has left Boston University and returned to Sweden where he will join the Swedish national team on Tuesday and play in upcoming exhibiton games for them.

Tom Willander contract talks : "Talks are going nowhere, and there is no communication right now between the club and the advisor. Count me very surprised we are where we are with the #Canucks and Tom Willander."

John Shannon - Would not surprise me in the next 7 days it is announced that Rick Tochett is back as head coach of the Canucks.

Canadian GM Kyle Dubas for the worlds says Rick Tochhet, Jake DeBrusk and Tyler Myers are on the radar. On Tochett : We will have deeper conversations with Rick, he is 1 of the top coaches in the NHL and highly regarded. Complete Dubas interview @DonnieandDhali and You Tube.

With all these highly drafted NCAA players signed immediately after their seasons, it is not a good look that the #Canucks have not locked up Tom Willander yet, their most important 1st round pick since Quinn Hughes.

Canucks 6th round pick in 2023, defenseman Aiden Celebrini will not be signing with the #Canucks and will be heading back to college next year.

For those asking, no suspension for Yakov Trenin for his late punch to Derek Forbort from DPOS.

There is no discipline coming out of last nights Canucks - Wild game.

Tom Wilander’s season is over at Boston University. Expect contract discussions to take place over the next 24-48 hours. #Canucks

Leo says no to Canucks game.

Great interview today with Todd Bertuzzi. He is the new coach of a junior team in Ontario. On Vancouver : Vancouver is very important in my life, I love the people and the city. @donnieanddhali.bsky.social

The #Canucks were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs tonight. Did not see this coming after the great season last year.

Pius Suter the shooter with 2 goals in the last 30sec to tie the game. He has 24 goals on the season. 1 behind the team lead in goals.

Garland with 3 assists. Massive assist on the OT goal, took the puck away from Dumba and made the nice pass to Sherwwod.

Down 5-2 with 2min and 21sec left in the 3rd period, the Canucks score 3 goals in the final minute and then win in OT 6-5 in Dallas. WHAT A COMEBACK!

Abbotsford Canucks have won 13 straight games, 3 of their top 4 goal scorers are in Vancouver. Pretty impressive. They beat the top team in the AHL - Laval twice this weekend.

BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke in studio today.

Abbotsford Canucks won their 11th straight game tonight in San Diego. Coach Manny Maholtra has Abby on 1 heck of a heater.

Might have to fire up the NHL Draft Lottery Simulator on @DonnieandDhali tomorrow.

Canucks sure didn't play like a team desperate for points. Spanked by Seattle 5-0 at home.

Leo loving the longer days, sleepy on the sundeck and no interest in the Canucks game

"Do you think he wants to come back on a one year deal?.." Donnie & @dhaliwalsports.bsky.social talked about Rick Tocchet's future after his comments yesterday. t.co/h4e2SKM7eJ

Canucks are done It’s time

Pius Suter has 7 points in the last 3 games since replacing Pettersson as the #1 centre. He is popping off in a UFA year.

Crucial point lost by the Canucks but hey this team can score. 15 goals in their last 3 games without their #1 and #2 centre's.

"Tocchet has not decided that he wants to leave Vancouver.." @dhaliwalsports.bsky.social shared what he is hearing on the future of Rick Tocchet as the #Canucks Head Coach. linktr.ee/DonnieandDhali