Why This Canucks Season Might Actually Be Fun

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The Canucks finished dead last last season, but that doesn’t mean this year has to be miserable.

Nucko, also known as ⁠nucksmemes⁠, joins me to figure out what would make this rebuilding season genuinely fun and successful. Even if wins and losses aren’t the main measurement.

We discuss why the team already feels different, the danger of becoming competitive too quickly, Aatu Räty’s development, possible fan favourites, Paul Cotter’s glowing review of the organization, Elias Pettersson’s relationship with the fan base and why D-Petey could surprise people this season.

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Skip to…
00:00 — Intro
00:59 — Why this Canucks season feels different
01:56 — What counts as a successful season?
03:19 — The worst possible outcome
04:05 — Are the Canucks too good to tank?
06:06 — Manta Sleep giveaway
07:14 — Aatu Räty is “the guy”
08:33 — Who becomes the next fan favourite?
09:53 — Paul Cotter and the Canucks’ new vibes
11:50 — Listen to the Nuckhead Podcast
12:27 — The funniest possible Canucks storyline
13:54 — How Elias Pettersson wins fans back
15:07 — Why D-Petey could surprise everyone
16:38 — Outro

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