The Whiteboard: Trade Buzz
6/17/202620 min
Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance react to the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller, debate the reasoning behind the move, and question what influence he’ll have on roster decisions moving forward. The guys also discuss reports surrounding Marcus Pettersson’s future in Vancouver, how rebuilding can change a player’s outlook, and why trade speculation tends to intensify around the draft. Plus, with teams continuing to call on Elias Pettersson, Drance explains why his future will remain one of the biggest storylines leading into draft weekend.
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First 90 secondsJamie Dodd· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Welcome back to Canucks Talk Sportsnet 650. It's Jamie Dodd and Thomas Drance. We are broadcasting live from the Kintex Studio. 650 650 is the Dunbar Lumber text line, trusted by contractors and DIY champions across metro Vancouver for generations. Find them at three convenient locations or visit Dunbar Lumber online today. NHL draft coverage is brought to you by the Vancouver Giants. Don't miss your chance to secure your '26, '27 season tickets. They're on sale now. Visit VancouverGiants.com. The future is now. Jason Bukla is gonna join us at 1:00, and newly signed to an NHL deal, Abbotsford Canucks Captain Cha- Captain Chase Waters is gonna join us, uh, for a quick interview at 1:30. So really looking forward to chatting, uh, with Chase at 1:30 about his deal and, of course, he'll have great insight having worked closely with Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra in Abbotsford as well.
Thomas Drance· Host1:19
No question.
Jamie Dodd· Host1:19
So, uh, lots to, uh, chat with Chase about at 1:30, but all of that means right now, let's go to the whiteboard.
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