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(00:00) Cold Open
(05:50 Carolina's offer for Elias Pettersson
(11:20) Casey DeSmith gets back on track
(15:25) It's time for cap circumvention in Vancouver
(20:00) Elias Lindholm is a chameleon who plays up to his line mates
(26:10) Lindhom needs to get more Pucks On Net
(33:35) What are our Wu-Tang names?
(35:00) Sauce It? or Toss It?
(45:00) Fanatics jersey concerns
(48:45) Ryan going to the dentist on deadline day
(50:25) Trad Deadline Wish List
(53:40) Filip Hronek's next contract value
(55:00) Chris Gear's comments on Pettersson's bridge deal
(57:53) Lindy Ruff fired in New Jersey, Travis Green new interim coach
(1:07:00) Sauce Line Trivia

The Vancouver Canucks grind out a boring road win in Anaheim, Casey DeSmith gets a much needed win in a normal start and all eyes are on Friday's NHL Trade Deadline.

Ryan and Arash hit record this week to chat about a busy week for the Vancouver Canucks, signing one Elias long term and questioning the play of Elias Lindholm after 14 games with the Canucks.

They chat about deadline posibilities and breakdown the coaching change in Jersey: Lindy Ruff OUT, Travis Green IN.

Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemail or two from the PON Sauce Line.

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On This week's segment: Arash had to duck out early tonight so Ryan interviews his fiancee Amanda as she prepares her ideal vision of 'Girl Dinner'

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The Vancouver Canucks re-signed Elias Pettersson early Saturday morning to an 8-year contract extension worth an AAV of $11.6 million.

Geeta, Ryan and Arash hop on the call to break down the contract, respond to the previous week of absolute chaos in the Vancouver market and look towards the trade deadline. 

They discuss the salary cap structure going into next season and the overall value of the deal. 

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(00:00) Cold Open
(01:39) Elias Pettersson's contract negotiations
(09:30) Canucks fans and Vancouver media market' opinions on EP40
(15:00) The nuts and bolts of the RFA contract negotiation
(21:30) Elias Pettersson's recent on-ice performance
(31:45) Canucks' huge comeback win over Boston
(46:06) Sauce It? or Toss It?
(01:03:15) Matt Rempe's fighting his way through the NHL
(01:06:00) The Winnipeg Jets' major ticket sale concerns
(01:14:45) PON Sauce Line

A couple well-placed news items over the weekend created a bomb of discourse and controversy that had the Vancouver market talking about ONE thing: Elias Pettersson

Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about pending restricted free agent Elias Pettersson, his approach to negotiation and the Vancouver market's response to Eliotte Friedman's report on Saturday night.

They also chat about the Winnipeg Jets' worrisome season ticket sales and Matt Rempe's chaotic first five games with the New York Rangers.

Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemail or two from the PON Sauce Line.

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On This week's segment: The fellas talk about being competent grownups doing minor repairs on vehicles, Ryan talks about his karaoke night out on the North Shore. Arash and Ryan also reflect on their "going out" days.

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(00:00) Cold Open
(02:10) Geeta's back from vacation, receives some hockey cards for her birthday.
(05:50) Chaos in Canucks vs Wild game.
(08:00) Questionable officiating in Canucks games
(10:20) Time to worry about Casey DeSmith?
(11:30) Canucks matching up against top teams and handling pressure.
(23:00) Voicemail: are the Canucks experienced enough for a playoff run?
(29:00) INCREDIBLE listener mail
(37:30) Sauce it? or Toss It?
(46:30) Stanley Cup Champions losing big games the season they won
(49:45) Ryan, Geeta and Arash call the Sauce Line and give their thoughts on the Canucks/Avs game
(52:20) Maple Leafs' winning games and turning heel
(55:50) Trevor Zegras is trade bait
(58:15) What is going on with the Sabres and Senators this year?
(1:04:15) Questions from the audience

Ryan, Geeta and Arash hunker down and hit record after the Canucks' chaotic matinee game in Minnesota. While they record as the Canucks play the Avalanche, they dial in to the PON Sauce Line to share their post-game thoughts.

They chat about the Canucks' alleged regression, a power play that has dried up and some big games against measuring stick teams that do not go in their favour. With two months till the playoffs, and a few weeks to the trade deadline, what needs to be done to right the ship?

They chat about the Toronto Maple Leafs' heel turn, Trevor Zegras hitting the trade bait board and the nose-dive seasons in Buffalo and Ottawa. 

Also: Sauce it? or Toss It?, listener questions and a voicemail or two from the PON Sauce Line.

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On This week's segment: Ryan chats about his weekend in Tofino and some strange encounters he's had as of late. Arash works a couple shifts at the family restaurant, Ryan gets an expensive parking ticket and so much more!

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Ryan and Arash chat about the Vancouver Canucks' ongoing eastern road trip, Arash has time for the egg the team laid in Boston or their sloppy starts to games. They wonder about the growing pains of inserting Elias Lindholm into the Vancouver lineup and their desired top six look going forward.

They dive head first into the Morgan Reilly, Ridly Greig and 'Battle of Ontario thing', share their thoughts on the incident and the reaction. They also touch on the future of the Coyotes in Arizona, discuss the first trade in PWHL history and Arash takes a phone call from his mom.

They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer questions and hear from listeners on the PON Sauce Line!

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On This week's segment: Arash has to leave immediately so does this segment standing up. Ryan shares his tale buying replica Tag Team Championship belts, driving to Point Roberts to pick them up and the significance behind them.

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The 2024 NHL All-Star Game was a success depending on who you ask. While TV ratings and interest increased significantly compared to last year's festivities, there was still a lack of competitiveness and effort from some key players.

Ryan and Arash chat about the positives and negatives from All-Star weekend, chat about the Canucks upcoming roadtrip with Elias Lindholm and the Winnipeg Jets trading a lot for boring Sean Monahan.

They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer questions and hear from listeners on the PON Sauce Line.

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On This week's segment: Ryan and Arash observe some tourists refuse to be in an establishment that doesn't serve Budweiser. They also chat about bar and restaurant red flags and Arash finds a hiding gem in Kitsilano.

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The Vancouver Canucks trade for Elias Lindholm, sending Andrei Kuzmenko, defensive prospect Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, D Joni Jurmo, a first-round pick and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Arash and Ryan break down the trade, discuss how Lindholm will fit into this roster and who his linemates could be. They also look at what is next for Kuzmenko and why the time was now to move on from the former 39-goal scorer.

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BROCK FINALLY DID IT! He scored thirty goals, and before the all-star game no less!

Ryan, Geeta and Arash start the show off this week discussing the 2018 World Juniors sexual assault investigation which saw four active NHL players, and Adam Formenton take indefiniate leave of absences from their teams.

They also discuss Brock Boeser's latest hat-trick which puts him at thirty goals for the first time in the midst of his seventh full season in the NHL. The Canucks had an incredible comeback win on Saturday vs Columbus to send them to the All-Star Break on a positive note in what Ryan was calling a must-win game.

They also chat about the slumping Los Angeles Kings and Ryan returns to his Facts and Stats figures from early last month. 

They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer listener questions and have some fun as the NHL slows down for a week.

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On This week's segment: Ryan and Arash chat about Paul Pierce's social media habits, cooking pasta and Ryan's exceptional hangover on Sunday.

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NY Islanders' general manager Lou Lamoriello decided to make a coaching change and interviewed ONE person, and it was Patrick Roy. The entire hockey world sits confused but intrigued.

Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about the coaching change on Long Island, Brad Treliving's mushy-middle Maple Leafs and the surging Oilers who just crushed their 13th-straight victory.

Closer to home, they chat about the ongoing Vancouver Canucks heater, some physical and chippy home wins against Arizona and Toronto. With the trade deadline looming, the whole Vancouver market continues to wonder how Patrik Allvin will add.

They also chat about some PWHL stand-outs, answer some great listener questions and voice mails and of course, dive into Sauce It? or Toss it?

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On This week's segment: Ryan and Arash chat about their weekends, Ryan goes to Costco and they chat about The Bear. Ryan also outlines his latest scheme with his fiancee to get new podcast studio furniture. Will it work? Stick around and find out!

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The Canucks are sending a franchise record number of players to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game and they come home with far more points from their road trip from hell than anyone expected!

Ryan and Arash hop on the mics this week to chat about the league leading Canucks, their boring Monday morning shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and the looming trade deadline Patrik Allvin and Shotgun Jim.

The also discuss the multi-goal lead blowing Toronto Maple Leafs, who are on their way to Western Canada. Ryan buys everyone presents for the 400th episode, they play Sauce It? or Toss It?, chat about the NHL All-Star jerseys and answer some great listener questions.

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On This week's segment: Ryan gets stranded in North Vancouver due to a snow "storm" and spends several hours at a pet friendly brewery with his dog Stevie and gets caught easedropping on a first date at the table next to him.

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Well well well, 2024 is here and the Vancouver Canucks are taking care of business in the Metropolitan Division! 

Ryan, Geeta and Arash get on the mics this week to chat about these Vancouver Canucks, the reunited Lotto Line and the quest for a second line forward. 

They chat about William Nylander's huge new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jonathan Drouin's career resurgance in Colorado and the first week of PWHL action.

They answer some great listener questions, play Sauce It? or Toss It? and dive into some voicemails from the PON Sauce Line. Give us a call at 604-262-8969 (nice)

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On this week's segment:  Ryan and Arash talk about video games, the new Rank City Patreon-exclusive segment, Ryan's dislike for Harry Potter and all-things wizardry. Ryan also heads to Home Depot to buy 100lbs of sand! 

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The last show of 2023 and the last show before Christmas, the whole gang is here to festive and merry! Ryan, Geeta and Arash chat about Christmastime, the onslaught of NHL coaching firings and one boring weekend for the Vancouver Canucks, despite getting three of a possible four points.

Ryan breaks out the analytics for "Facts and Stats" as he looks at the effects of the Andrei Kuzmenko 4th line demotion. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring slump, the upcoming World Junior's tournament and Kyle Dubas' diasterous return to Toronto.

PLUS: Sauce It? or Toss It?, some great listener questions and so much more!

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On this week's segment: Ryan was served one of the strangest orders of poutine ever on Saturday night, so he makes Arash play "would you rather?" with a photo of the questionable poutine and an infamous disgusting pizza Ryan ordered a few years ago.

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The Vancouver Canucks have turned things around with back-to-back wins and arguably their most complete win of the season vs Carolina, but all eyes remain on Andrei Kuzmenko and a depth defenseman expected to sign with Washington.

Ryan and Geeta start off the show chatting about Ryan's birthday celebrations and the inconsistent officating we saw over the weekend in the NHL. 

Radio voice for the Vancouver Canucks, Sportsnet 650's Brendan Batchelor also joins the show to discuss Sam Lafferty on the top line with Elias Pettersson, the ongoing project that is Andrei Kuzmenko. They also discuss Ethan Bear's likely signing with the Washington capitals and the difficult home games on tap for the Canucks.

Ryan closes out the show with some great listener questions.

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On this week's segment: Ryan is interviewed by his finacée Amanda, talks about DQ Ice Cream Cakes and gives a tour of the podcast studio!

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The Canucks make a big splash, improve their defensive depth and pay a sensible price to bring Nikita Zadorov to Vancouver. Arash, Geeta and Ryan get together this week to chat about the Corey Perry PR nightmare in Chicago and the countless gaffs made by the Blackhawks organization.

Arash offers up a case to sell high on a couple high-performing Canucks with a salary cap on the horizon while Ryan shares some Facts and Stats on the surging Los Angeles Kings, a team will be a thorn in the Canucks' playoff implications later this season.

They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and keep coming back to one man .. Phil The Thrill Kessel

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On this week's segment: Ryan wears the new PON crow shirt to a house party, they discuss how awful the Tim Hortons in their neighbourhood is and gear up for a couple big birthdays ... their own! 

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Corey Perry rumours dominated the day and made us forget about Andrei Kuzmenko being healthy scratched for two straight games. Ryan, Arash and Geeta on the phone get together this week to chat about the Canucks' uninspired loss in San Jose, Kuzmenko watching from the press box and Arash voices his concerns about this process.

They also chat about the Minnesota Wild firing head coach Dean Evason as the Minnesota squad hopes to salvage the season while pondering just what is happening in Chicago.

They place Sauce It? or Toss It?, Ryan debuts Facts and Stats and they answer some GREAT listener questions.

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On this week's segment: Ryan and Arash talk about CM Punk returning to WWE.

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The Canucks are tired and those wins aren't coming as easily as they were last week.

Ryan and Arash talk about the busy Canucks schedule, the trio of Vancouver players leading the league in scoring and what the team can do to shake off back-to-back lethargic losses.

PON Fashion File returns as the fellas analyze the NHL allowing contrasting helmet colours and release the Kraken and Golden Knights' Winter Classic uniforms.

They also chat about the NHL Global Series, Connor Bedard's cousin lighting up the WHL, play Sauce It? or Toss It? and answer some great listener questions... and they were great this week! 

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On this week's segment: Ryan and Arash figure out how to fix the EA Sports NHL series while trying to come up with a name for the house lager at Arash's family's restaurant.

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The Edmonton Oilers make ANOTHER coaching change and the Vancouver Canucks have an off-night in Toronto.

Ryan and Arash chat about two solid wins in Ottawa and Montreal, but look back to the Saturday night loss vs Toronto that all of hockey media watching. 

They also discuss about Kris Knoblauch being named the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, what this means for Ken Holland's future and whether the organization can keep their captain once his contracte expires.

They place Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and chat about PON t-shirt sales that has sent Ryan all over Metro Vancouver!

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On this week's segment: The fellas set out to find the best PP2 unit in the NHL, and it's not who you think it is!

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The Vancouver Canucks continue to roll to the top of the western conference standings while the rest of the Pacific Divsion continues to flounder, some to historic levels.

Geeta, Arash and Ryan get together this week to show off the new PON shirt, chat about another big week of Canuck wins and what stands out while watching the home team.

They discuss what other NHL head coaches have said about playing Vancouver, and how the team's best start in 53 years might disrupt Ryan's upcoming wedding.

They also chat about the historically bad San Jose Sharks, the Edmonton Oilers' tailspin, The how-hum Toronto Maple Leafs and the surging Anaheim Ducks.

They also play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listeer questions and Arash phones his partner mid-show.

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On this week's segment: Ryan and Arash talk about breaking their family PC's growing up.

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The Vancouver Canucks continue to play inspiring and structured hockey as the Pacific Division begins the season in flux.

Geeta, Ryan and Arash gather this week to chat about the Battle of Alberta Heritage Classic between the struggling Flames and Oilers. They also share their recent hockey experiences, Ryan catching the Canucks in Nashville and Geeta heading to Le Centre Bell for Hockey Night in Canada catching the Jets and Habs game.

They chat about the Canucks' stretch of games since laying an egg in Philadelphia and what to expect on this homestand. 

They play Sauce It? or Toss It?, answer some great listener questions and pay respects to Adam Johnson who's life was tragically lost in an EICHL game in Sheffield, England.

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On this week's segment: Ryan plays the role of your annoying uncle, ready to show you travel photography from his recent trip.

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Arash is your host this week, Geeta stops by and Ryan checks in from the parking lot of the Ryman Autotorium his family trip to Tennessee.

Arash chats about the Canucks solid showing in Sunrise against OEL and the Florida Panthers, and probably talks a lot about Pokemon. He also answers some great listener questions.

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