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Moving Along (The Final Episode)

Thank you so much being a part of the project with us, and thank you for all the kindness and support over the years.

This is the final episode of Pucks On Net, live on tape from the House of Greed. Ryan, Arash, Geeta, and P Mac share their thoughts and reflect on the last eleven years together.

Lions In The Street play us out with "Moving Along".

We heard from so many lovely people this week leaving their final voicemails on the PON Sauce Line.

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I Can Tell That We Are Gonna Be Friends (448)

After 450+ episodes, eleven years, seven PON Christmas Parties, and three playoff appearances by the Vancouver Canucks, we are calling it a day at Pucks On Net.

Ryan, Arash and Geeta get together this week to talk about their decision to end the podcast and prepare for next week's final episode.

Ryan chats about his weekend in Las Vegas, the gang navigates pre-show technical difficulties, and chat about the Vancouver Canucks' slog to the finish line with whatever "playoff hopes" remain.

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Groundhog Day on Deadline Day (447)

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(00:00) Cold Open (02:37) Recovering from the Trade Deadline (07:45) "We don't wanna get worse" (15:04) Pressure from ownership? (18:31) Not a serious organization (22:39) Geeta briefly appears (24:15) Putting out PR fires (34:08) Canucks buying their way out of bad deals (39:30) Arash and Ryan argue about Quinn Hughes' future (47:51) Vlogs! (49:29) Sauce It? or Toss It? (58:40) Mitch Marner refuses to waive (01:00:00) Aaron Ekblad suspended for PED's (01:05:48) Questions

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. The Vancouver Canucks entered the trade deadline under-performing with several pending UFA’s that could be shipped out for nice draft picks and prospects in an effort to rebuild their slumping franchise.

And just like all those past trade deadlines, the 2025 deadline was no exception.

Ryan and Arash get together this week reeling from another disappointing trade deadline in Vancouver. They look at the contradicting comments made by Patrik Allvin, the team's inability to generate any offense (AT ALL), and if they can make it into the playoffs.

They also discuss the big changes in Boston and Aaron Ekblad’s twenty-game suspension for PED’s. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It? And answer some great listener questions.

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Trade Now, Think Later (446)

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The trade deadline is looming, a fanbase is glooming, and Elias Pettersson's shot most certainly, is NOT booming.

Geeta and Ryan hop on the call this week with PON Black Ace Matt to gear up for the NHL trade deadline on Friday, March 7. They outline what they hope to see from the Vancouver Canucks as their underwhelming season has them on the outside of the playoff picture.

They break down another tough week for not only Elias Pettersson, but the entire Canucks team. They wonder if the person behind the bench is the right person for the job, or if he'll be there next season. The gang also discusses Quinn Hughes' leadership abilities.

They play Sauce it? or Toss It? and respond to a plethora of Sauce Line voicemails and Arash calls in from his Volkswagen Golf to share his thoughts on some potential trades.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Matt has to hurry to band practice, but that doesn't prompt Ryan asking countless questions about the jam space and the band dynamic.

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Have A Nice Day! (445)

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Team Canada wins gold, a nation erupts and stands united. At least when it comes to hockey.

Ryan is joined by P Mac on the Street this week as the two discuss the Four Nations Face-Off Final, the thrilling overtime winner by Connor McDavid, and the fantastic quality of hockey in the week long tourney.

They also discuss the Canucks' two losses coming out of the Four Nations break. A tough, hard fought loss to Vegas followed by an absolute dud against Utah. While the Canucks saw tremendous goaltending from Kevin Lankinen and Artūrs Šilovs, who was recalled following Thatcher Demko's latest move to the injured reserve.

They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, dive into the PON Sauce Line, and chat about Ryan's incredible Sunday night, working the No Fate: First Blood indie wrestling event in Vancouver, and spending some time with Mick Foley, the Hardcore Legend!

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Ryan spends Sunday night selling merch at an independent wrestling event, chops it up with Mick Foley, and the fellas talk about the importance of putting positive energy out into the universe.

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Four Nations Bring Da Ruckus (444)

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  We all witnessed one of the greatest international games on Saturday night, and if we're lucky, we'll be treated to something magical on Thursday night.

Ryan and Arash get together this week to rave about the quality of hockey in the Four Nations Face-Off this past week including the most anticipated game in a long time between Team Canada and Team USA in Montreal. Sidney Crosby delivers in a big way, but we're still a little worried about Jordan Binnington consistency.

They place Sauce It? or Toss It? and look at the unremarkable and disappointing performance by Elias Pettersson. What is next for EP40, and are we running out of options?

Finally we answer some great listener questions and dive into the PON Sauce Line voicemails. Geeta was dealing with some major technical difficulties forcing her to bow out this week.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Ryan needs Arash to make him a computer, Arash finds an incredible pasta sauce savings at Safeway and more!

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Turn His TV Off, Turn Four Nations Off (443)

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The NHL takes a pause for the Four Nations Face-Off tournament, as the Vancouver Canucks take a pause on a rather successful stretch of games.

Ryan and Arash chat about Kendrick Lamar's incredible halftime show, and speculate the beef with Drake might just be over. They also discuss the Canucks' recent success, the next move for Brock Boeser,and Arash pleads with Canucks fans to raise the bar for their expectations of Elias Pettersson (the forward).

Geeta joins the show late to discuss the strange target the media, and old time hockey players have placed on Connor Bedard, and wonders how long the North Vancouver superstar is for Chicago.

Finally, they play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some listener questions, and have a lot of fun off the top of the show.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Ryan goes surfing this weekend and winds up in concussion protocol and outlines a vivid and weird dream he had. Arash and Ryan catch up, and chat about the podcast black aces.

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Catch Petterssons Not Feelings (442)

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The Vancouver Canucks were busy over the weekend. Not only putting the Miller/Pettersson beef to bed, but immediately trading for a legitmate top four defender.

Geeta and Ryan are joined by P Mac this week, once again filling in for Arash, as they react to a couple huge trades, and some big debuts for new Vancouver Canucks... and New York rangers. They break down the winless Canucks in their post-JT Miller era, look at what Marcus Pettersson brings to the team, and what is next in store for management. 

They look at JT Miller's potential impact with the Rangers and talk about Canadian fans booing the American national anthem over the weekend. They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions, and dive into some voicemails.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Ryan heads to local indie wrestling and takes in the first Canucks home game following the JT Miller trade. P Mac and Ryan talk about TV ratings, and they discuss their roses and thorns of the weekend.

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The Second, and Final, JT Miller Emergency Podcast

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The JT Miller era in Vancouver is over as he was traded to the New York Rangers prior to Friday's game against the Stars in Dallas.

Geeta, Arash, and Ryan hop on for the traditional JT Miller emergency podcast and break down the deal that saw Filip Chytil, prospect Victor Mancini, and a protected 2025 1st round pick go to Vancouver for JT Miller, Erik Brannstrom, and Jackson Dorrington.

What does this trade mean for the rest of the Canucks' season? How will Elias Pettersson perform as the lone top line centre, and what moves are next for Vancouver?

Recorded before they immediately flipped the first round pick to Pittsburgh for Marcus Pettersson...

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Ryan and P Mac chat about work, Canucks PR, and catch up! 

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Pouring Gasoline on the Dumpster Fire (441)

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Jim Rutherford just poured gasoline on the Miller/Pettersson saga, but seemingly everyone in the organization got burned.

Ryan and Geeta are joined by P Mac on the Street this week, filling in for Arash, to break down Jim Rutherford's comments in the Globe & Mail regarding Elias Pettersson, JT Miller, an ongoing issue that they just can't squash, and another week of PR hell.

They look back at two impressive complete games by the Vancouver Canucks, and wonder if the season is salvageable.

They also look at the huge Mikko Rantanen trade to Carolina, as both the Avalanche and Hurricanes are focusing on the present in their win now window while exchanging top-tier players with uncertain contracts. The gang also play Sauce It? or Toss It? and answer some great listener questions.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5, $15 or $25) for access to our bonus content including all vlogs and bonus video content, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment. On this week's segment: Ryan and P Mac chat about work, Canucks PR, and catch up! 

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The Time is Now (You Can't See JT) - 440

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With a trade on the horizon, and one that fell apart at the last second on Saturday, the end is likely here for the JT Miller era in Vancouver.

Ryan, Geeta and Arash are joined this week by friend of the show Brendan Batchelor, the radio voice of your Vancouver Canucks, as they discuss the JT Miller trade talks. From deals that fell apart, to what Vancouver will need in exchange from a trade partner, there are a lot of moving parts to these trade talks.

They also discuss the matching three-game suspensions handed out to Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers following a heated game on Saturday night. They also look at Tony DeAngelo's KHL run, play Sauce It? or Toss It?, and they receive an amazing, insane gift from a listener in Australia.

On this week's segment: Ryan is watching Breaking Bad for the first time, we're in the midst of a cold snap in Metro Vancouver, and Ryan leaves his phone at home during the height of the JT Miller trade talk.

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Still Waiting...For a Defensive Upgrade (439)

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The Canucks pull off a huge shutout victory in the centre of the universe in the midst of a brutal road trip and equally difficult travel.

Ryan and Arash hop on the couch this week to chat about a tale of two games, a shutout loss in Carolina, followed by a complete game in Toronto. The outside noise has been tempered and the focus shifts to Winnipeg. Ryan sympathizes with Vancouver's tough luck and ongoing struggles, while Arash still pleads for a top 4 defensive addition.

They also chat about the surprising Columbus Blue Jackets, their playoff hopes, and incredible production from their home grown talent. The fellas look at the very brief Marchand/Pastrnak beef, and the Alex Ovechkin's chase to beat Gretzky's record rolls on.

Finally, the gang plays Sauce It? or Toss It?, Ryan and Geeta go see Sum 41, and so much more!

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On this week's segment: Ryan buys an elaborate massage device off Amazon and asks Arash how he tells his partner when he's done something wrong.

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Trade Bait & PR Nightmares

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Things have reached a fever pitch in Vancouver as trade rumours are confirmed for Elias Pettersson and JT Miller, while the rest of the team continues to struggle and blow multigoal leads.

Ryan, Arash, and Geeta chat this week about resolutions for the Miller/Pettersson fiasco, look at trade possibilities, and hitch their wagons to one of the two players.

Ryan and Geeta dissect how the Vancouver Canucks have handled communications and public relations during this very public rift in the dressing room.

They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, Arash rants about Team Canada blowing it at the World Juniors, and look at the NHL's flawed effort moving the Winter Classic a day early.

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On this week's segment: Ryan talks about a hilarious encounter with a neighbour and Arash chats about manning the text line at work. They also get ready for Christmas! 

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Sweet & Sour Speculation: Petey’s Christmas Adventure! (437)

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The Christmas episode is here and it's our last show of 2024! Ryan, Geeta, and Arash get together this week to chat all about the Elias Pettersson trade speculation following a tough loss on Saturday night to the Boston Bruins.

They're joined by dear friend and former co-host P Mac on the Street, his first apperance on the show since the 2020 bubble playoffs to weigh in on the current state of the Canucks.

PON Black Ace Matt Kerr joins the show to play Sauce It? and Toss It? and discusses the signifigance of Christmas Day Chinese food. 

Finally, Arash and Ryan look at the free falling New York Rangers, the challenges that come with their knee-jerk reactions, and the parallels with the Canucks. They also receive an important voicemail on the PON Sauce Line regarding their use of the word 'rizz'.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everybody! 

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On this week's segment: Ryan talks about a hilarious encounter with a neighbour and Arash chats about manning the text line at work. They also get ready for Christmas! 

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Entering Our Rizz Era Without Trouba (436)

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Ryan, Geeta, and Arash hop on this week to chat about the latest goaltending trade made by the Colorado Avalanche, and the fallout of the (forced?) Jacob Trouba deal to Anaheim.

They chat about the Canucks' return home, Quinn Hughes ongoing dominance, and a few players set to return soon to the Vancouver lineup.

They also look back at a busy weekend in Vancouver with the final stops of the Eras Tour, play Sauce It? or Toss It? and Arash awkwardly purchases Ryan a surprise slice of cake on his birthday.

This week is your LAST chance to enter to win a Quinn Hughes jersey AND a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Vancouver stop on the PWHL Takeover Tour on January 8.

On this week's segment: A rare appearance by Geeta on 5 Minutes For Paying. She hops on to shine a light on Ryan's 2025 fantasy football strategy. Ryan and Arash chat about their birthdays and Arash educates Ryan on local DJ's

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Gettin' Your Reps In (435)

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Ryan Schaap is joined by guest host Ryan Hank (@always90four) of the PP1 Podcast as they chat about the Canucks racking up road wins while navigating injures and absenses, and the inability to win at Rogers Arena.

They discuss the Penguins' interest in Nils Hoglander, Quinn Hughes' Hart Trophy-calibre season, and Conor Garland carving out a huge role on this team after being left to look for his own trade prior to last season.

They touch on the David Jiricek/Minnesota Wild trade, marvel at Alex Ovechkin resuming skating, all while Adam Gaudette continues to light the lamp!

They play Sauce It? Or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions, and give you another oppertunity to win a Quinn Hughes jersey AND a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Vancouver stop on the PWHL Takeover Tour on January 8.

On this week's segment: Ryan Schaap shows guest host Ryan Hank the horrible 'bear crawl' and plays "is this a player's oldest head shot on HockeyDB?" - a Patreon CLASSIC!

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The Auston Matthews Turkish Conspiracy (434)

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This month you have the chance to win a Quinn Hughes Fanatics Premium Replica jersey AND a pair of PWHL Takeover Tour tickets in Vancouver!

Ryan and Geeta are joined by Matt Kerr this week. A good friend of the show who signed a PPTO (Professional Podcast Try Out) while Arash is off this week.

The gang chat about Elias Pettersson's impressive seven games in Brock Boeser's absence, the chemistry between himself, Kiefer Sherwood and Jake DeBrusk, and the eye opening win over the Ottawa Senators on the weekend.

They also discuss JT Miller's leave of absence, what this could mean for hockey players going forward, and the generally positive response from fans and media.

They chat about the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, the St. Louis Blues hiring Jim Montgomery, Travis Green's struggles in Ottawa, and so much more.

On this week's segment: Ryan and Matt chat about going to see Survivor Series this weekend. They also discuss a controversial text assumption made by Ryan and his wife, Amanda.

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