Canucks Outsider – Dave Olson's Creative Life Archive: Recent Episodes
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What would happen if i re-sparked a dormant Canucks Outsider pod-feed (episodes from 2005 til 2009)? Would it even work? I wonder if the “Alive for the Playoffs” livestreams via Ustream still exist? Well just for kicks i fired up a long lost Xwitter channel: https://twitter.com/canucksoutsider Remembering 1982 and getting out a few holy relics: … Continue reading Canucks Outsider – Canucks win Pacific Division 2023-24 and i’m curious →
Preamble: for years, mostly living in Olympia, Washington and later Vancouver, BC I wrangled a website called HockeyNW tracking historic and contemporary hockey culture around Cascadia including teams: Tacoma SaberCats, Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs, flashing back to Seattle Metropolitans, bits of Portland and of course Vancouver, as well the in-line hockey teams i coached through … Continue reading Hockey Primer (for Seattle and beyond) →
Various hockey ephemera (cards, calendars, tickets, clippings), made into a shadowbox once upon a time, broken, harvested and laid in situ. Primarily Vancouver Canucks related including: Captain Marcus Naslund, goaltenders variety of Gary Bromley, Kirk McLean, Dan Cloutier plus tickets stubs from Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Thunderbirds, schedule from Vancouver Giants, plus Mario Lemieux and Wayne … Continue reading Memento: Canucks and related hockey artifacts →
As an enthusiast of creative commons “alt copyright”, I publish/shared many photos under an “non-commercial/attribution/sharealike license” which resulted in my images popping up in many places, often not with the proper attribution and dubious commercialization, but hey, life’s complicated like that sometimes. Nevertheless, I do try to document these things for the permanent record. In … Continue reading Media: Stanley Cup snap in “Real Clear Sports” (2009) →
3 era of Canucks sweaters freshened up for me, wife & lil Ichiro Stanley / flying “V”, downward skate, and orca (Burrows) respectively. Any other Canucks & NHL hockey fans here in Japan? Just curious about who’s excited for breakfast time hockey firing up for the “play-in to playoffs”? Who’s yer team? Note: newly “installed” … Continue reading Canucks Sweaters / various eras, ready for playoffs-ish →
via instavancouver: .@daveohoots & the @hootsuite hockey team is about to take the streets here in #vancouver #fhff by @jasonbaker Consider Perusing: Crowdsourced Translation Fuels HootSuite’s International Expansion “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) HootSuite: A software-as-a-service success story via The Next Web Social Story at #SMunplugged 2011 – Artifacts … Continue reading Dave (in Hootmode) at “Five Hole for Food” street hockey funtimes in Vancouver →
Social Media advice from Mozy19 (by kempedmonds) Bonus: JJ, Richard and Dave on back on bus representing Canucks renegade media makers Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive Mementos: Stan Smyl at Canadian House, Vancouver 2010 Olympics On the Road at the Vogue for Pecha Kucha Night Vancouver Canucks Outsider in the Fanzone and … Continue reading Social Media story/advice from Mozy19/Richard Loat including Canucks stuff →
Best All-Time Hockey Mo – #1 – Lanny McDonald, #2 Wendal Clark, #3- George Parros, #4 – Larry Robinson, #5 – Eddie Shack, #6 Glenn Anderson , #7-Rogie Vachon, #8 – Bryan Trottier Best Current Hockey “Wish He would Grow a Mo” – #1 – Sidney Crosby, #2 – Jarome Iginla, #3 – Dion Phaneuf, #4 – … Continue reading Hockey Notes re: Movember (source unknown) →
On a summer Saturday, Dave heads to the BC Floorball’s Challenge Tournament to learn whassup with fast-paced indoor hockey sport and watch the Swiss Selects soundly defeat the Canadian Waveriders in an exhibition besides the 5-nation cup tournament. While there, Dave talks to Switzerland’s Simon and Simon (not to be confused with the TV show), rookie player Boris … Continue reading Swiss Dominate BC Floorball Challenge – Canucks Outsider #55 →
Huge exciting times! Bon chance to both teams but especially the Hurricances. PS Not my truck but viewed in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park Consider Perusing: Post’d: Round-up of Letters sent/received, to/from Victoria, Vancouver, SLC… “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) How the Internet enhances my Hockey viewing experience … Continue reading Seventh Heaven! →
Here’s my Hockey NW pre-social-media-online-community biz plan i mentioned @fergusson kinda fun to reflect upon Hockey NW Worksheet Goals: — Promote Hockey culture and sport in the Pacific Northwest area by producing and marketing a destination site for hockey fans in the northwest — Provide advanced web design & hosting services for major teams in … Continue reading Hockey NW Worksheet – social media community worksheet, circa 1997 →
Waiting for the Seabus, Dave catches up with a few game recaps (Washington Nashville, Minnesota, Colorado and Dallas) and chats about Jacques Lemaire’s tan, Rolston’s language, and identifies Canuck killers and recounts Nucks struggle to hold a lead and close out games. Canucks Outsider #43 (24:16, .mp3, 22.4MB) Plus he comes across a talented and … Continue reading Halloween Week of Scary Games – Canucks Outsider #43 →
My mom @manorbooks made a blog post about my #Canucks pics on BC Transit http://ow.ly/ugqo Thanks Ma! ## This picture gives a whole new meaning to:“MOVE TO THE BACK OF THE BUS!” Downtown Vancouver on the back of a BC Transit bus.That’s my 2nd son, Dave, on the right side of the picture!~ Canucks Fan par … Continue reading My mom made a blog post about my #Canucks pics on bus… →
(Another) use of my Stanley Cup photo on Real Clear Sports – Request: Write to ensure proper CC accreditation [archived link from article May 31, 2009 / subsequently changed] Consider Perusing: How the Internet enhances my Hockey viewing experience – # 3 Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads Magazine Social Reporting from … Continue reading (Another) use of my Stanley Cup photo →
CanucksOutsider – Canucks Fanzone – Go Canucks Go! Canucks Outsider profile on Canucks.com FanZone Consider Perusing: Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive CBC Radio, Crazy Photo Contest and Canucks Fan Punditry Ahoy! It’s Getting Ugly – Alive for the Playoffs episode 2 vs. Blackhawks Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive Canucks Outsider in the … Continue reading CanucksOutsider – Canucks Fanzone – Go Canucks Go! →
Whilst tidying up all Canucks Outsider-related ephemera, I’ve rounded up a few oddments of media coverage and Fanzone related stuff for posterity. There are more out there so i’ll gather photos by my Crazy Canucks colleagues and stash ’em here as possible. See also: Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Trad Media Scrapbook →
Whilst tidying up all Canucks Outsider-related ephemera, I’ve rounded up a few oddments of media coverage and Fanzone related stuff for posterity. There are more out there so i’ll gather photos by my Crazy Canucks colleagues and stash ’em here as possible. See also: Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Media Scrapbook →
Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive In preparation for the 2009-10 season – the 12 for HockeyNW and 5 for Canucks Outsider, i tool a step back to assemble an archive of HockeyNW web interfaces and plans since 1998 (also see … Consider Perusing: Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive The Future of … Continue reading Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive →
I’ve found that the podcast episode “album art’ pieces are hard to keep sorted. I’ve also found that there are a lot and in a variety of sizes. For a flashback and convenience, here’s a batch of them all in one place with more to come as i find them. Find more Podcast Album Art … Continue reading Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive →
In preparation for the 2009-10 season – the 12 for HockeyNW and 5 for Canucks Outsider, i tool a step back to assemble an archive of HockeyNW web interfaces and plans since 1998 (also see HockeyNW & CanucksOutsider on Flickr for more). Some are screenshot from Archive.org’s Way Back Machine and others are scavenged from … Continue reading Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive →
The Crazy Canucks Podcast JJ, and DaveO with Richard Loat – Credit: Tracy Kiley-Guerrero The Canucks Fanzone launches with the Crazy Canucks all over it Here’s the page for the Canucks Outsider on the Fanzone Dave-spotting on the bus JJ, Richard and I became the poster boys for many things by miss604 by John Bollwitt … Continue reading Canucks Outsider in the Fanzone and Transit etc. →
I’ve found that the podcast episode “album art’ pieces are hard to keep sorted. I’ve also found that there are a lot and in a variety of sizes. For a flashback and convenience, here’s a batch of them all in one place with more to come as i find them. Find more Podcast Album Art … Continue reading Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive →
In preparation for the 2009-10 season – the 12 for HockeyNW and 5 for Canucks Outsider, i took a step back to assemble an archive of HockeyNW web interfaces and plans since 1998 (also see HockeyNW & CanucksOutsider on Flickr for more). Some are screenshot from Archive.org’s Way Back Machine and others are scavenged from … Continue reading Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive →
Not on the buses anymore but still above the urinals #Canucks with the @crazycanucks Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive “Who Owns the Canucks?” – Canucks Outsider #64 Halloween Week of Scary Games – Canucks Outsider #43 Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive Baseball, Birthdays, Fireworks, Transit, Grateful Dead, Creative Commons and … Continue reading Made the big time ;) #Canucks →
Canucks Outsider – Vancouver Hockey fans group on ESPN For Fans of the Vancouver Canucks hockey club – both in BC and around the world. Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider on CBC + Fan Zone and Crazy Photo Content Alas a Loss … but Good Times Anyhow … right? Canucks Outsider catch-up Canucks Outsider Alive for … Continue reading Canucks Outsider – Vancouver Hockey fans group on ESPN →
James Mirtle is one of the very best hockey writers – counting both professional and amateur pundits alike. He is a proud BC boy done good and, while he writes on all NHL teams + CIC sports and so on, he is a Canucks fan and i wondered if he tuned into the Outsider. While … Continue reading Red Wing Chelios’ Mugshot in James Mirtle’s blog →
Miss604 rocks my hat made famous by Don Cherry – Who do you prefer? a) Miss604 (by John Bollwitt) or b) Don Cherry by DaveO Consider Perusing: F@ck Stats, Make Art spiel at SXSWi 2009 – Round-up Jamboree Canucks Outsider in the Fanzone and Transit etc. Post’d: Round-up of postcards to Vancouver, NYC, Austin, Valencia,… … Continue reading Miss604 rocks my famous furry hat →
In 2009 i was interviewed by Camille Pesnel, a reporter from France working for L’Express du Pacifique (a French language newspaper in Vancouver), about Canucks history and fan culture. The interview is in French (though i spoke in English) and has not been translated. Shared in full for the record including photo on front page … Continue reading Media: Fan Culture (Canucks Outsider) / L’Express du Pacifique (Vancouver), Feb. 16, 2009 →
Awesome #Canucks Maker meetup – cheers to: Anton Sledgehammer + Mr. Delmonte – #Canucks VP Mtkg – for listening to ideas about outreach Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider podcast episode art archive Media: Hockey Night Overseas (Canucks Outsider) / Vancouver Courier, May 2, 2007 Canucks Outsider Media Scrapbook Crazy Canucks podcast featured by the Canucks “Who … Continue reading Awesome #Canucks Maker meetup… →
Wow! as a Canucks-centric podcaster, twas a might of validation of the efforts of me, Bex604, John, Alannah, JJ, Richard, Josh, Parksy + you Consider Perusing: “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) Canucks Outsider in the Fanzone and Transit etc. Thomas Hawk >> An Update on the International Olympic Committee’s Threatening … Continue reading Wow! as a Canucks-centric podcaster… →
Via @dannyrobinson: New Media BC – Canucks Fan Zone case study – http://bit.ly/Y0n9V – note: I’m participating (despite name misspelling ;) ## Events: Canucks Fan Zone – Engaging Fans and Building Online Communities in the Social Media Space June 25, 2009 3:00 pmThe Lamplighter in Gastown, 92 Water Street, Vancouver In partnership with New Media … Continue reading Events: Canucks Fan Zone – Engaging Fans, Building Online Communities →
Here’s me and the nice Global TV news lady on talking Canucks hockey – and making bold predictions – 2009 (on eve of a loss / elimination to Chicago) – video Consider Perusing: Dear Beloved Mom, Happy Birthday, almost 3 months gone… “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) Canucks Outsider podcast … Continue reading Me and the nice Global TV news lady… →
CTV Global News brought on me on during Canucks vs Blackhawks playoff series in 2009– along with young Josh Hall (vancam19) and Jamie Ollivier of Anton Sledgehammer Creative – to chat with Deborah Hope (I was clearly her fave ;-)) Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider Media Scrapbook Canucks Outsider Trad Media Scrapbook “Art Technology Are Old … Continue reading CTV Global TV News talking Canucks Playoffs (2009) →
With an impending elimination game versus Chicago coming up, Canucks Outsider Dave Olson joins CBC Radio 1’s Rick Cluff to talk playoff predictions and beards. Playoff Tension with Canucks Outsider on Early Edition – CBC Radio (5:20, 4MB, 64k mp3) Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider “Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver” via Jeff Traynor, Raincity Studios … Continue reading Playoff Tension with Canucks Outsider on Early Edition – CBC Radio (2009) →
Next Event: Alive for the Playoffs – Game 5 Vs Blackhawks – 05/09/2009 7:00pm PST http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/641703 Lace 'em Up! During the video cast, connect with the conversation via: IRC: #canucks-outsider on irc.freenode.net ustream URL and chat (OR see embedded player below): www.ustream.tv/channel/canucks-outsider-live-2009 skype to northvandave Twitter follow @canucksoutsider Twitter hashtag #outsider09 With the Canucks leading … Continue reading Alive for the Playoffs – Game 5 Vs Blackhawks →
The Canucks Outsider bench of hockey renegades convened for a hap-hazard episode of the Alive for the Playoffs 2009. Like the Canucks without Sami Salo, minus cameraman Dale, our squad lacked focus and finish but with enough Bar-b-q and beer, we Like the Canucks without Sami Salo, minus cameraman Dale, our squad lacked focus and finish … Continue reading It’s Getting Ugly – Alive for the Playoffs episode 2 vs. Blackhawks →
Jeff Traynor’s article from RainCity Studios about the Canucks Outsider Alive for the Playoffs vidcasts – ups to my crew making it really happen ## [note : accessed via Internet Archive and re-posted in full for record] Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver Jeff Traynor created on Wed, 2009-04-22 09:24 Last night, Vancouver beat … Continue reading Canucks Outsider “Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver” via Jeff Traynor, Raincity Studios →
Canucks Outsider’s Alive for the Playoffs video cast for Round 2 Saturday, May 2nd vs. the Chicago Black Hawks. Tune in at Hockeynw.com after 5:20PM PST for renegade punditry, trivia, interviews, and beer. Bob + Doug McKenize and Aeschylus give the announcement. Tune in Saturday after 5:20PM PST at the Canucks Outsider Live 2009 Channel Just the Prelude! … Continue reading Just the Prelude! – Alive for the Playoffs Round 2 →
Via @mozy19: #Canucks prospect Cody Hodgson named OHL’s Most Valuable Player. Me: behold the future! Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider Trad Media Scrapbook Crazy Canucks podcast featured by the Canucks Canucks Outsider “Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver” via Jeff Traynor, Raincity Studios Black Ice Issue #32 — And With The Tenth Pick… CBC Radio, … Continue reading Cody Hodgson named OHL’s Most Valuable Player →
Canucks Fanzone is entered in @popvoxawards – i didn’t build it, just the poster boy – give a vote http://bit.ly/4FlZ3 Consider Perusing: Holidaze in the Fanzone – Canucks Outsider #69 Media: Hockey Night Overseas (Canucks Outsider) / Vancouver Courier, May 2, 2007 Canucks Outsider Alive for the Playoffs 2009 Preview – We have the Power! … Continue reading i didn’t build it, just the poster boy… →
In case you missed them, here’s @johnbiehler’s snaps from #Canucks Outsider Alive ~ http://bit.ly/ps6WU ~ #fisheye Consider Perusing: Media: Hockey Night Overseas (Canucks Outsider) / Vancouver Courier, May 2, 2007 CBC Radio, Crazy Photo Contest and Canucks Fan Punditry Ahoy! “Are You Worthy / Greeks to Geeks” talk transcription (Wordcamp Whistler, 2009) Canucks Outsider on … Continue reading johnbiehler’s snaps from Canucks Outsider Alive →
Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver | Raincity Studios by Jeff Traynor Note: retrieved via waybackmachine Last night, Vancouver beat St. Louis in overtime to win the first round of the NHL playoffs. Canucks pride seems to be soaring here in Vancouver. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the Stanley Cup in Vancouver but … Continue reading Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver | Raincity Studios →
Note: Apologies but had to switch userids for Game 2 on April 17, 2009 because we couldn’t reset the password for the ustream account that we used in 2007. Here’s the Alive for the Playoffs 2009 link pack from the April 18, 2009 game versus the St. Louis Blues: Canucks Outsider Live 2009 Channel Video … Continue reading Fired it up for Game 2 – Alive for the Playoffs Wrap-up, Re-cap vs. St. Louis →
Now that the long awaited post-season is upon us I’m sitting around a pool in the Los Angeles with a few friends listening to the Giants game. In the spirit of the Black Ice blog, I continue to watch hockey in odd and inspiring places with odd and inspiring people. Enter: Holly Russell, Australian bush … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #40 — California Canucks →
With the quest for Lord Stanley’s underway, Canucks Outsider returns with a soliloquy of the season, invite for Alive for the Playoffsand an interview on CBC Radio 1 Early Edition discussing momentum, Sundin, depth, expectations and Blues’ TJ Oshee. Download/Listen to: Canucks Have the Power! – Canucks Outsider #70 (.mp3, 11:48, 16MB) Subscribe: Canucks Outsider podcast Feed … Continue reading Canucks Have the Power! – Canucks Outsider #70 →
Alive for the Playoffs Preview With the Canucks leading us into what could be the most thrilling Spring in recent Vancouver’s history, Canucks Outsider will be Alive for the Playoffs with a live video companion webcast on select playoff games. Join in the fun with live chat, trivia, memorabilia, hi-jinks, beer, interviews and anecdotes. It’s a Montage! Here’s … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Alive for the Playoffs 2009 Preview – We have the Power! →
Or is that rink side. I can’t remember which. In LA right now with an early flight to Vancouver for Wednesday and the beginning of the Playoffs. Playoffs you say? That’s right folks, Vancouver and it’s heady band of hockey pirates captured the NW Division for the second time in tree years and thus captured, … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #39 — Pool Side →
Went to the Canucks game last night. It was bad ass. Had the most miserable week at work last week and it felt so fantastic just to let out guttural moans and buoyant cheers for the home team. Just what the doctor ordered. What strikes me about organized sports is how it is just a … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #38 — Coaches Corner →
John Keats once famously wrote, “a thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Witnessing Luongo’s 46-save performance has brought Keats’ immortal words to life on the streets of Vancouver. Roberto Luongo was traded to Vancouver from Florida for Todd Bertuzzi just under three years ago. The architect of this trade, Mike Keenan, now helms the … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #37 — Game Eighty →
Been thinking of Darcy Rota all night. In the ’80s when Rota joined the Canucks he quickly made a splash playing on a line with Thomas Gradin and Stan Smyl. In the great campaign of 82 the trio combined for 204 points in the regular season and another 46 more in the playoffs capping off … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #36 — Darcy Rota Blues →
I left the game in the middle of the third period for band practice. Had a feeling the Canucks would pull through. You know that feeling? The one that suggests your team is going to win by virtue of their glistening record. Little did I know that the boredom so often beset upon a tilt … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #35 — Triple Boredom With Fries →
I do not have a problem with hair pulling. It is just part of the game. Some might ask, is it necessary to punctuate the flow of the contest. I say, maybe maybe not. Reality in the heat of battle can often be blurred as attempts to overcome reaches desperate proportions. Case in point Sunday … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #34 — Hair Raising Tilt →
I have been away from blogging for a couple of months due to personal reasons. I’m publishing some old articles in the next few days and will commence updating articles again this week. Sorry for the delay folks! -Joe Tory History has a way of rewarding and subsequently punishing great men to a comical … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #33 — How The Mighty Fall →
Anyone who knows me and has been harangued into my “here’s goes ole grandpa dave talking about the Canucks in the olden days” know of the admiration as i have for Stan Smyl. In years of mediocrity and lack of success, coaching changes, failed prospects, confused imports and half-filled rinks, the Steamer was the Canucks. … Continue reading My finest moment! Meeting Canucks legend Steamer Stan Smyl →
oh and i posted the French language newspaper article about the #canucks featuring me, fanzone jamie and @moxy19 L’Express du Pacifique talking fan culture Consider Perusing: “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) Canucks Outsider in L’Express du Pacifique talking fan culture Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive Hockey NW and … Continue reading Note: L’Express du Pacifique talking fan culture →
Canucks Outsider in L’Express du Pacifique talking fan culture A few weeks back i was interviewed by Camille Pesnel, a reporter from France working for L’Express du Pacifique. L’Express is a French language newspaper here in Vancouver and Ms. Pesnel… Consider Perusing: Game 6 Alive for the Playoffs Wrap-up and Thanks Hockey NW and Canucks … Continue reading Canucks Outsider in L’Express du Pacifique talking fan culture →
A few weeks back i was interviewed by Camille Pesnel, a reporter from France working for L’Express du Pacifique. L’Express is a French language newspaper here in Vancouver and Ms. Pesnel interviewed me about Canucks history and fan culture. I think – while the interview is in French, i spoke in English and don’t know … Continue reading Canucks Outsider in L’Express du Pacifique talking fan culture →
hockey is important yes, but as @alanah1 points out, humans come first [Hockey in Purgatory article] It turns out that there are, in fact, people who actually don’t care about hockey in this country. For the past week, I joined their ranks. Consider Perusing: Hello VANOC, We’re nice, local, and invite you for a coffee and a … Continue reading Hockey in Purgatory… Alanah’s real talk →
Very excited that Norway, Germany and the irrepressible Latvians grabbed the final 3 slots for 2010 Olympic hockey tourney Consider Perusing: Still Vancouver’s Olympics ~ Creating the People’s History of 2010 “Art Technology Are Old Pals” Talk Transcription (Wordcamp Vancouver 2010) Social Reporting from Vancouver 2010, Open Letter #3 via Vancouver Access 2010 Riff: The … Continue reading Norway, Germany and the irrepressible Latvians grabbed the final 3 slots… →
Canucks colour commentator Tom Larscheid to have number retired at Utah State University in Logan Utah – a town of two bars (& an arrest incident) Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider “Social Media and Playoff Fever in Vancouver” via Jeff Traynor, Raincity Studios Ian Mulgrew of the Vancouver Sun writes about the Emerging Medical Cannabis Economy … Continue reading Note: Tom Larscheid to have number retired… →
With the Canucks mired in a futility streak, BC Almanac invited me down for a chat on the popular CBC Radio 1 afternoon radio show “B.C. Almanac” on Jan. 30, 2009. I’ve appeared on a the show before along with On the Coast, and really enjoy going to the Ceeb and sharing my punditry with … Continue reading What’s Wrong with the Canucks? Canucks Outsider on BC Almanac – CBC Radio 1 (2009) →
the awesomeness that is guy lafluer, RW Montreal Canadiens http://bit.ly/3nMA From the archive: Born to wear a Habs jersey The Flower continued line of pre-eminent French-Canadian superstars (First published Jan. 20, 2009) BY RED FISHER, THE GAZETTEJUNE 7, 2012 Several of hockey’s greatest right-wingers have worn the Canadiens jersey. I covered Maurice Richard, arguably the … Continue reading the awesomeness that is Guy Lafluer by Red Fisher →
In our last post, your correspondent lambasted the leadership tactics of our Vancouver Canucks as inconsistent and unstable. Fear not Vancouverdom, help is on the way. Will Luongo return sooner then expected from injury? Is it Mats Sundin, savior of the free-world, soon to arrive from a far off Scandinavian village — point-a-game in hand? … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #32 — And With The Tenth Pick… →
The plane arrived at three o’clock in the morning, but the team that was scheduled to arrive never materialized. It was the final rehearsal for the big show, and the team was absent, despite the bodies parading around the ice at HP Pavilion in Vancouver sweaters. Did a flight from Manitoba accidentally get re-routed to … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #31 — No Show, All Shark →
At the Canucks Fan Zone kiosk on the concourse at the game versus the Duck, Dave talks to a variety of fans, pundits, and passers-by including J.J. of the Canucks Hockey blog, Andy from Anaheim (don’t worry, he’s a Canucks fan), Roland the technologist, young Chris talking drafts, world juniors and college vs. junior career path, and … Continue reading Holidaze in the Fanzone – Canucks Outsider #69 →
“…[T]here is going to be that seventh game; we’ll hope they can patch Linden up and get him in that one. He will play — you know he’ll play; he’d play on crutches! He will play, and he’ll play at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night! The game is over!” –Jim Robson, after Trevor Linden … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #30 — Captain Canuck →
The first period was all Canucks. They out shot, out drew and out played the Aves by a wide margin. Darcy Hordichuk opened the scoring early, chipping a pass from Jason Jaffery over the left shoulder of Peter Budaj. Most of the play happened in Colorado’s zone. The third-line grinders continue their scoring woes, Kesler … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #26 — Millimeters Away From Win In Mile High →
This was a nice little win for the home team. While they started off slow and flat-footed — with Florida scoring two soft goals early — the Canucks found their wheels in the 2nd frames, scoring 5 unanswered goals for the win. The game started badly, with Corey Schneider looking very shaky and handling the … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #29 — Canucks Mauls Panthers In 2nd Period For Victory →
This had to have been the worst game of the season for our beloved Canvouver hockey squad. There were bodies on the ice, but there was no soul. If the boys in blue, green and white where thinking of making a selling point for Mats Sundin, should he decide to take the money (and the … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #28 — Oil Blank-it →
Did Alex Burrows leave his feet? Was that a hit from behind by Ryan Kesler? Will Rob Davison’s hit be featured on Don Cherry’s next Rock ’em, Sock ’em release? The answer to all three questions is a resounding Yes. Is this affirmation the impetus for Tuesday nights 3-1 victory over Nashville? Affirmative. Is Mats Sundin ever … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #27 — Griffith Way Gladiators →
Catching up with more delayed episodes – this one recorded in the intermission of the Canucks vs. Leafs (Nov. 15, 2008) game withRadio John, Rebecca 604, (2 of my dear Crazy Canucks co-hosts), and noted Icelander and Sino-phile Richard, sitting by the fire in North Van talking about Toronto hockey culture/ego, Leafs fans coming out of the closet, new … Continue reading Taking out the Leafs – Canucks Outsider #67 →
Starting on a bus trip from North Van, Dan Funboy gives his observations on the Canucks season and players. Then they continue the banter in a Gastown loft with talk of the BC-laden Blackhawks, trades and schemes and other Canucks news. Download/Listen to: Canucks on the Bus – Canucks Outsider #68 (.mp3, 28:45, 27MB) Music: The … Continue reading Canucks on the Bus – Canucks Outsider #68 →
The last week has been hectic as all hell for me. Just as I said at the beginning of the season that I would write a column for every game this season, I also may have mentioned that I do it on my spare time — ergo — no spare time, no article. I will … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #24 — Four Game Losing Streak →
Man I love playing Minnesota. Man I love beating Minnesota. Man I love beating Minnesota this way. Gritty, grueling and grotesque. Gritty because we won the small battles, kept Minny to 17 shots and really didn’t give up much for chances. Grueling because it comes off a four game losing streak that was the ugliest … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #25 — Wild About Minnesota →
Roberto Luongo kicked out his left pad as he went down in a harmless butterfly to curb a point shot from Philippe Boucher and got up five minutes later with the help of trainer Mike Burnstein and two of his teammates. After an MRI he was revealed to have an Adductor Strain, which is in … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #23 — Groin’ Pittsburgh →
“[T]hird game in four nights in the New York area,” was how coach Vee summed up the travel schedule. The Canucks played the Islanders and the Rangers on Monday and Wednesday night respectively, then flew to St. Paul, Minnesota to take on the Wild Thursday and now they have to get back on a plane … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #22 — Sleepless In St. Paul →
Well (wood) that was convincing. So much ink has been spilled over the fortunes of the former Leaf center (since he was claimed off waivers in July) that extra vats may need to be imported to Canwest for the remainder of the campaign. Baptized by the waiver draft, Kyle Wellwood has emerged as a top … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #19 — Center Of The Universe →
Long gone are the days of Al Arbour and his high flying Islanders of the 80’s. While Vancouver’s franchise win percentage was sinking far below .500, like mercury in the antarctic, Arbour and the likes of Mike Bossy, Billy Smith and Brian Trottier we decimating the league in the relative obscurity of New York. The … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #20 — 1982 Redux →
It was The Burr, in The Rink, with The Hockey Stick. For one day, Markus Naslund was once again in the spotlight of the Vancouver sports media and for a change of pace, he actually helped the Canucks to a 6-3 pasting of the blueshirts. Of course the defensive lapses were the domain of Wade … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #21 — Manhatten Murder Mystery →
Peter Budaj stole this one for Colorado on Wednesday night. While Vancouver’s special teams slept, the Slovakian netminder for the Aves was peppered by the home team and came out on top with a performance straight out of the Canucks only-way-to-win playbook: perfect goaltending. Its seems to me that Vancouver has lost some crucial games … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #18 — Maybe Its Time To Try Something New →
The Lemaire Doctrine states that defense wins games, goalies win cups, and a little bit of Claude Lemieux goes a long way. Back in New Jersey in 1995, with a superstar back-end, consisting of Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens and Scott Niedermayer, Jacques Lemaire perfected his defensive system using a pedestrian group of forwards and the … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #17 — Wild Zeros →
Sundays game against Detroit really illuminated the holes in Vancouver’s attack. While the Canucks made a game of it — keeping things close in a 3-2 loss — it was the special teams and, more importantly, lack of an elite scorer on the roster that ultimately made them fall short. The Detroit Blitzkrieg (consisting of Nik … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #14 — Fight or Flight →
Mr. November has begun the march to coronation. On another note, Barack Obama won the election. Roberto Luongo and his notoriously slow starts have given way to Roberto Luongo and his notoriously exceptional mid-season. Tuesday’s shutdown at the Garage was leaps and bound better than their tilt versus Nashville last year when Sami Salo and … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #15 — Mr. November →
In 1997 I remember listening to some DJ on the radio make the announcement that the Winnipeg Jets were officially packing up their sleepy prairie home and moving — along with a legal name change — to the snowbird capital of the southwest: Phoenix, Arizona. Gary Bettman’s evil plan to destroy the NHL from the inside was … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #16 — Jets Lament →
At the rink to see the Canucks face original six team Boston Bruins, host Dave O speaks about the retired #7 for the fans, awesome anthem singers, and the excitement of local boy Milan Lucic’s heroics. Joined by a native Montrealer they discuss the multi-generational ferocity of the Habs and Bruins rivalry and bemoans the … Continue reading East Van Kid Makes Good at Gamenight vs. Boston – Canucks Outsider #66 →
Originally I was to write a single article regarding the Los Angeles basin road-trip. After tonight’s strange win against Anaheim I opted to focus on the latter game over the former. I did hear that Mike Gillis had a chat with Mats Sundin, who was taking in the game last night. Guess it was a … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #12 — Sundin Talks, That It →
If there is one figure in Greek mythology most reminiscent of the Canucks it would have to be Sisyphus. Tuesday against Boston the rock rolled down, yesterday they pushed it back up. Tonight, it was down, up, down and ultimately up again. The tragedy in the first period during tonight’s game against the Anaheim Ducks … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #13 — Thirteen →
“That next afternoon, Canucks beat Philadelphia 8-4 in a one-sided game that should have been 8-2. Molin opened the scoring by walking through a wave of slashes to beat Pete Peters before crashing to the ice to dislocate his shoulder. Smyl got the hat trick, Williams got his first goal…The following Sunday night the club … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #11 — Classic Psychotic Behavior →
Apparently my number was retired by the Vancouver Canucks last night. Personally I take offense to this. The fact is I have never played for this organization and the raising of #7 to the rafters is a cheap stunt. What it really says is, gee fellas, this organization has never really had enough quality players … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #10 — So Many Games, so little TiVo →
On this terrible road trip the Vancouver Canucks managed a paltry 2-4-0 record and both wins came in overtime. That means Vancouver has won only a single game in regulation so far this season. While Obama is looking at a must-win at The Buckeye State in two weeks, it might be sometime next April when … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #9 — Swing State →
My line of logic followed as such. Since I am recently single I enjoy new freedoms in the time department as well as in the ethics department. More time to watch hockey and more freedom to watch it anywhere I like. The obvious choice for pay-per-view this Sunday — The No.5 Orange — Vancouver’s premium … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #8 — Hockey Night On Main & Cordova →
A few games into the an already topsy-turvy Canucks campaign, Dave (with a cold) sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with hockey player-pundit Ian Bell and roster management software maker (rosterbot.com) – they discuss Canucks player movement, European hockey culture and lifestyle, Victoria Cup and European expansion conundrums, Ian’s Team Canada tour, NHL marketing & broadcasting … Continue reading Rickety Roller Coaster Ride with Ian the Goalie – Canucks Outsider #65 →
What an absolute joke of a fourteen minute span. There were the Canucks playing merry-go-round with the penalty box. There was Curtis Sanford doing his best impression of a colander. There — once again — was the third-line pretending it was the first line and the first line pretending the puck was an undetonated landmine. … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #7 — Buffalo Wrings Vancouver’s Neck →
In the 2007 playoffs — when Jannick Hansen made his NHL debut with the Canucks — there was a pulse to the Danish rookie that hinted at a sort of Kierkegaardian positivism . He never scored, and the Canucks lost the series, but the talk of the town for a few days was — who … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #6 — Three For One Makes It Three And One →
A championship team needs three things: a hot goalie, a superstar and a gallant captain. All three were on display Saturday night as the Flames opened their season at home. Oh and one more type of player makes a winner: no bad ones. Roberto Luongo was in his finest form. Robbing goals from the Flames. … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #4 — Three Ingredients For Winning →
There is no need for punditry. There is no need for spin. Empirical evidence ought to do just fine. This game sucked — by all accounts. Where to begin. Let’s start with my hangover. I still haven’t gone home. I’m at the library right now. I’m too scared to go home. To frightened of my … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #5 — This Game Sucked →
… or How either technology failed me or I failed technology The short answer is work. I spent the season opener of the 2008-2009 Vancouver Canucks at working. Normally this is no problem, I just listen to the game on the radio. Since I have made a commitment to write a blog for all 82 … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #3 — How I spent the season opener →
The Vancouver Canucks and the Buffalo Sabres share an immutable bond. Both teams entered the league in the second round of modern-era expansion in 1970. Both teams have had more jeresey/logo changes and style woes than any fan cares to mention. Both teams have respectively won their division five times and both teams have been … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #2 — Pre-Season →
On the opening day of the 2008-09 NHL season, Canucks Outsider host Dave Olson is interviewed by Mark Forsythe on CBC’s Radio One show “B.C. Almanac”. They discuss new players, expectations and buzz, keys to success and the untimely demise of young defensemen Luc Bourdon. Download Canucks Outsider on CBC Radio One “B.C. Almanac” (64k mp3, … Continue reading Canucks Outsider on CBC Radio One “B.C. Almanac” (2008) →
The season starts for real this week and there’s plenty going on in Canuck-land. Besides player movement and line combos to sort out, here are a couple of tasty bits and pieces … Canucks Outsider on CBC I’ll appear on CBC Radio One tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 9th, 2008) on the BC Almanac show at around … Continue reading Canucks Outsider on CBC + Fan Zone and Crazy Photo Content →
In the wake of Reg Dunlop (AKA Paul Newman)’s demise, Dave answers the question “Who owns the Canucks?” – The answer is “All of us!” Besides tracing his journey as a fan and introducing new listeners to the show’s format (with help from clips of CBC’s On the Coast show), Dave breaks down the new … Continue reading “Who Owns the Canucks?” – Canucks Outsider #64 →
The Canucks have had a whirlwind off-season no doubt. The axing of Dave Nonis. A new GM. Linden retiring. The Death of Luc Bourdon. A final exodus of the Westcoast Express. The retarded Sundin saga. At this point you could have the Season 2 synopsis of MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives under wraps. … Continue reading Black Ice Issue #1 — Off-season →
Kicking off Season 4 of the original Canucks podcast, Dave Thorvald and Dan Funboy discuss the new – mostly-unknown – players, prospects, free agents and l’affaire Sundin, and Gillis’ strategy, plus speak about Linden’s sweater, Luc’s demise, Rickard’s brewpub and the Molson Brew 2.0 event. Besides other brew chatter (including Beerfest, Rogue Dead Guy ale, Howe Sound pothole … Continue reading Summer of Discontent – Canucks Outsider #63 + Olympic Venue and Ticket Preview →
My Stanley Cup photo on Wired Originally uploaded by Uncleweed. The good folks of Wired magazine’s blog used my Stanley Cup photo to celebrate winning an award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) for excellence in online business journalism – check it at: http://blog.wired.com/business/2008/04/wiredcom-takes.html For the record, me and the holy … Continue reading My Stanley Cup photo on Wired →
Big thanks to all for coming along for the ride for the live video podcast whether online or in person including regular guests Dan Funboy and Mark the Motivational Speaker plus Winnipeg Karl and all the intermission guests listed below. Mark the Motivational Speaker and DaveO breaking it down (and inadvertantly flashing gang signs it … Continue reading Game 6 Alive for the Playoffs Wrap-up and Thanks →
TOO MANY DAVES – Dr. Seuss Did I ever tell you that Mrs. McCave Had twenty-three sons and she named them all Dave? Well, she did. And that wasn’t a smart thing to do. You see, when she wants one and calls out, “Yoo-Hoo! Come into the house, Dave!” she doesn’t get ONE. All twenty-three … Continue reading Too Many Daves – the ‘Nucks need a new Dave as Nonis cut loose →
Returning from an ill-fated Mexican vacation in time to see the Canucks’ meaningless season finale versus playoff bound Calgary Flames, Dave rambles on about a horrential bout of gut sickness and hanging at a beach bar in Bucerias while the Canucks imploded. Wheelchaired and sedated, he arrived home to find the Nucks missing the playoffs, … Continue reading Sick in the Guts – Canucks Outsider hockey podcast #62 →
In the shadow of the NHL trade deadline, Dave ~ and several late night beers ~ bid farewell to Matt Cooke and examine other possible player swaps. Then after some tasty rockin’, peers down the road ahead to the hectic schedule of “must-win” games, and recounts of visit with Kent of We are all Canucksleheads while … Continue reading The Pressure Cooker! – Canucks Outsider #61 →
Canucks Outsider kicks off 2008 a little delayed but in grand style with Dave and Dan covering wealth of topics in-studio over all-star weekend. In between beers, topics include the recent Spengler Cup tournament in Davos Switzerland, World Juniors in Pradubice Czech Rep (and ask if Canada’s domination is good for international hockey?), 2010 Winter … Continue reading All-Star Forecasting and Drinking – Canucks Outsider #60 →
The Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are in Vancouver so Dave grabs a hot smokie and a scalper ticket and meets up with slightly sloppy friends in the wheelchair section. Download Canucks Outsider #45 (15:20, 14MB, .mp3) Subscribe to Feed and/or in iTunes He breaks down Daniel’s OT winner and {rare} goals by Bulis, Chouniard and Tremblay … Continue reading Game Night versus the Whalers – Canucks Outsider #45 →
Travel along to a record setting performance as Luongo breaks the Canucks all-time shut out record and Naslund ties Trevor Linden’s all-time scoring mark while Dave rants about Alberta teams on HNIC, drama in Maple Leafs land, intermission concourse chat with JJ (ofCanucks Hockey Blog and The Crazy Canucks) plus a mystery cameo guest, and rolls … Continue reading Snow Day Shutout Streak Celebration – Canucks Outsider #59 →
A slow turnaround and a quick edit for this episode of Canucks Outsider with DaveO enjoying a couple conversations with Dan Funboy – one before the home Red Wings game and another chunk from a week or two earlier before the game versus the Sharks recalling twin wins versus Oilers. Usual banter and wisdom about … Continue reading Shifting into Gear, Sorta – Canucks Outsider #58 →
With a couple of games in the bag, Dave and Dan Funboy comment on the loss versus San Jose, enjoy the OT win over Calgary, give props for Morrison’s versatily and clutch-ability, ideas about a faceoff consultant, Luongo’s knee and Cloutier’s temper and legacy, thoughts on Sanford, and banter on Flames, Flyers and Oilers team … Continue reading First Week Gone, Plenty to Come – Canucks Outsider #57 →
Photo by Roland Tanglao fromCanucks Outsider Live Game 5 Anaheim Ducks May 3, 2007 Season 3 of the original Canucks podcast, the Canucks Outsider kicks off with a fresh beer and a variety pack of Dan Funboy’s punditry, shout outs to The Crazy Canucks (and Dave’s spiel on the Super/Summit Series) and invitations to participate issued to global … Continue reading Fresh Beer, New Season, Same Expectations – Canucks Outsider #56 →
Surely many young(er) folks and newer hockey fans, particularly those from the USA, don’t know the folklore behind the 72 Summit Series and the 35th Anniversary commemorative tourney dubbed the Super Series. As usual, Ive meant to write more on this but here is a short blurb I wrote to a friend from Boston who … Continue reading Hockey History: A primer about the Summit and Super Series →
Vancouver Courier Newspaper Spreads Canucks Outsider Podcast Story, 2007 Vancouver Courier staff writer Mark Hasiak wrote a great article about the Canucks Outsider podcast and my history as a grassroots Canucks chronicler. The article breaks out a ton of references and anecdotes and really captures the vibe of what i/we are doing with the show … Continue reading Media: Hockey Night Overseas (Canucks Outsider) / Vancouver Courier, May 2, 2007 →
Mark at Vancouver Courier gave a ring asking my opinion on the whether the Canucks should seek to re-sign venerable local hero Trevor Linden and, if i know of anyone “beating the drum” to re-sign him. Any campaigners out there? I mentioned that I’d rather have him run for mayor and take over for Sam … Continue reading Grassroots campaigns for Canucks re-signing Trevor Linden →
Mark at Vancouver Courier gave a ring asking my opinion on the whether the Canucks should seek to re-sign venerable local hero Trevor Linden and, if i know of anyone “beating the drum” to re-sign him. Any campaigners out there? (Miss 604 poses with some grizzled vet) I mentioned that I’d rather have him run for … Continue reading Grassroots campaigns for Canucks re-signing Trevor Linden →
June 12, 2007 Dave Olson: Hockey Northwest/ Canucks Outsider Re: Canucks Outsider #55 – Swiss Dominate BC Floorball Challenge On behalf of the BC Floorball Federation I wanted to acknowledge the fantastic support you have given us with the release today of your BC Floorball focused podcast! We truly appreciate the work that went into … Continue reading BC Floorball Says “Thanks” – I Say “No Prob” →
In case you missed it, … a brand-shiny summer time Canucks Outsider podcast is up at HockeyNW. This episode (#55) features my coverage of BC Floorball’s Challenge Tournament in West Vancouver a month or so ago. Twas good fun watching the action as the Swiss crew thwacked the Canadians after a late night of drinking … Continue reading BC Floorball Tourney on HockeyNW’s Canucks Outsider podcast →
My brother Dan Funboy got us tix for the Super Series (the continuation of the legendary Summit series) featuring the best under 20 players from Canada and Russia going head to head for 8 games – the first 4 are in Russia and the following four are in Canada (Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Red Deer and Vancouver). … Continue reading Super Series – Canada vs Russia, 8 Games, Under 20 →
{cross-posted from Ephemeral Feasthouse post: CBC’s lukewarm response to ex-pat hockey fans Re: Why you can’t watch Hockey Night on the web outside of Canada via The Tea Makers: IM chat with Andrew Lundy} CBC streams their coverage of NHL playoff games along with TV coverage etc. but if you are a (taxpaying) Canadian living elsewhere, you are outta luck. … Continue reading CBC’s lukewarm response to ex-pat hockey fans →
Dave Olson: Hockey Northwest/ Canucks Outsider Re: Canucks Outsider #55 – Swiss Dominate BC Floorball Challenge On behalf of the BC Floorball Federation I wanted to acknowledge the fantastic support you have given us with the release today of your BC Floorball focused podcast! We truly appreciate the work that went into this and the time … Continue reading Letter from BC Floorball with Honorary Membership →
At Vancouver City Halll, Mayor Sam proclaims May 29 as Vancouver Giants day to celebrate the Memorial Cup victory vs Medicine Hat Tigers and Dave O chats with Owner Pat Quinn, Giants Captain Brent Festerling, Coach Don Hay and listens to Ron Toigo thank the people and talk about Gordie Howe’s reactions to the win. … Continue reading Vancouver Giants Day at City Hall – Canucks Outsider #54 →
Despite the support of dog nation, the Canucks beat themselves last night with a less than stellar effort in the biggest game of the year. Sure by halfway through the 3rd period, they were rolling … a bit … Burrows (the Uni-brower), sniper of 2 goals this year (and half a dozen disallowed markers) jammed … Continue reading Seeking Optimism on a Day of Mourning →
Alive for Game Five! Canucks Outsider Servin’ it up Homestyle May 3rd ~ 5:30PM PST ~ Ustream.tv/CanucksOutsider Mr. Furley and his cameras are heading to my confines in North Van for the impending Canucks win tonight – Game 5 pucks drops at 6PM PST so we’ll try to fire up by 5:30 or so. Same channels … Continue reading Alive for Game Five! Canucks Outsider Servin’ it up Homestyle tonight →
A bit of bummer to say the least … up 2-0 we seemed to be driving the bus safely back the garage but alas, … the Ducks rallied with a couple to force OT and before we could get the OT mojo working, the game was over and the Nucks find themselves at the precipice … Continue reading Alas a Loss … but Good Times Anyhow … right? Canucks Outsider catch-up →
Firing it Up Live! Game 4 vs Ducks Tonight Canucks Outsider “Alive for the Playoffs” Rolls on Ustream.tv/CanucksOutsider Down 2-1 to the Ducks – No Big Deal! The Canucks have found way to adjust and step it up throughout this season so hop online tonight while they do it again tonight. Canucks Outsider will … Continue reading Firing it Up Live Game 4 vs Ducks Tonight – Canucks Outsider Alive for the Playoffs Rolls on →
Just before OT in Game 2 versus the Ducks, Dave and Dan Funboy review the recent action including the pandemonium following the Game 7 victory over the Dallas Stars. They talk about heroes – both new and vintage – stepping it up for playoff glory, plus outline key matchups against the Ducks and highlight noteworthy … Continue reading Roasting Ducks in Overtime – Canucks Outsider #53 →
Darren Barefoot is Malta-bound for a sojourn and whilst in Dublin pontifying to the people, he came across some hockey coverage of the World Championships, Div. 3 tournament. These are the (no offense to these stalwart players) bottom feeders of the hockey world and each year, two teams bump up a class and two from Div … Continue reading Group 3 World Hockey Championships – Ireland and Kiwis Advance, Mongolia yakked →
With playoff season upon us, i remember 1994 when i was in Japan eager for info as the ‘Nucks came tantilizingly close to victory. This was before Internet for the common person and beyond the realm of TV coverage (aside from some wee high-lights via satellite after hours of sumo, cricket and baseball highlights). Anyhow, … Continue reading Watching Canucks Playoffs the Barefoot Grey-Market Way →
Yup, just as planned … the chat worked and the CANUCKS win! What a thriller! You couldn’t script it any better! The city is abuzz as neighbours took to the sidewlaks and corners to wave flags, honk horns and holler for their heroes. Get the whole recap at: C’est le Toque!!! Canucks beat Stars in … Continue reading C’est le Toque!!! Canucks Outsider Live Vidcasts at Hockey NW →
Yup, just as planned … the chat worked and the CANUCKS win! What a thriller! You couldn’t script it any better! The city is abuzz as neighbours took to the sidewlaks and corners to wave flags, honk horns and holler for their heroes. Canucks Win Game 7 – Canucks Outsider Live April 23. 2007 (Roland’s … Continue reading C’est le Toque!!! Canucks beat Stars in Seven! →
The Canucks Outsider Live premier live videocast for Game 6 rocked, let me count the ways: 1. Dave Olson’s “Don Cherry Red” jacket was delightful to behold. Almost as delightful as Dave’s punditry. 2. We had viewers from all around the world, from Australia to China as well as Canada and the USA. 3. We … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Live Game 6 rocked. Game 7 here we come! →
CBC’s “On the Coast” show is interviewing your humble podcast host (me) and Vancouver uber-blogger Roland Tanglao this afternoon (Friday 4/20) about tomorrow’s Canucks Outsider “Alive for the Playoffs” streaming event via Ustream.tv/CanucksOutsider. Check it out if you are on the Left Coast sometime around 3:30PM. Consider Perusing: CBC Radio, Crazy Photo Contest and Canucks Fan Punditry … Continue reading 4/20 Interview – Canucks Outsider on CBC’s On the Coast →
Canucks Outsider’s Dave Olson and technologist/uber-blogger Roland Tanglao discuss Canucks Outsider’s “Alive for the Playoffs” coverage using new social media tools on CBC Radio One “On the Coast” show with Pria Ramuon 4/20/07. Most notable is the custom Wayne’s World / Coaches’ Corner mashup intro. Tape for stick for: Talking Canucks and Tech: Canucks Outsider on … Continue reading Talking Canucks and Tech: Canucks Outsider on On The Coast – CBC Radio 1 (2007) →
Quick annoucement For the first ever live, streaming video episode of the Canucks Outsider on Saturday. April 21st at 5PM PST. The show will be delivered viaUStream.tv and feature live chat, guests, hi-jinks and libations. Stay tuned for details and save the date/time. Also in this clip … While waiting for the Seabus the morning after … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Alive in the Playoffs! Live Video Cast Announcement →
Quick annoucement For the first ever live, streaming video episode of the Canucks Outsider on Saturday. April 21st at 5PM PST. The show will be delivered via UStream.tv and feature live chat, guests, hi-jinks and libations. Stay tuned for details and save the date/time. Also in this clip … While waiting for the Seabus the … Continue reading Canucks Outsider Alive in the Playoffs! Live Video Cast Announcement →
Kicking off Lord Stanley’s tournament, Dave joins up with the Crazy Canucks gang for a TV spot at the overrated Library Square pub in Vancouver as the Nucks face-off against Dallas Stars for Game Two. JJ of Canucks hockey blog talks about the seven period epic and Denmark joining Canuck nation with Jannick Hansen’s call-up and Iowa … Continue reading Quarter Final Craziness – Canucks Outsider #52 →
St. Patricks Day Weekend bonanza begins with Dave O celebrating the win on HNIC vs Detroit and recounting a meeting with Chelios and teammates before catching up with Dan Funboy to recap OT games vs Blues and Wild plus review the Oilers situation over beers at the Cambie plus a quick visit with some Ultimate Fans heading … Continue reading Toe to Toe with Chelios on St. Patrick’s Day – Canucks Outsider #51 →
As Vancouver celebrates Cowan’s emergence as a scoring force and the bra-legend is born, Dan Funboy and Dave talk about the streaking Canucks and face-offs, prospects, penalty killing and more while enjoying winter ales at the Cambie Inn. Plus an idea from Darren Barefoot (featured on episode #27?) for a Google Map Mash-up of Canucks … Continue reading Cup Crazy with Cowan at the Cambie – Canucks Outsider #50 →
Grab bag episode with host Dave Thorvald talking trade deadline and pre playoff prognostication with transit-riding Dan Funboy plus some South East division insight to set up the game night at the Thrashers (thanks Mark) extravagnaza including copious history and pre-game skate analysis of callups, veterans and stars. Plus Dave checks in on the Jeff Cowan … Continue reading Thrashers Game Night Variety Pack – Canucks Outsider #49 →
Before heading off to the rink, Dave checks in with Amigo Chris AKA Bob Sugar to break down the convincing victory over the Oilers. Then, at the game, Dave rambles on abut the Hawks’ rebuilding, Canucks’ identity, Bieksa’s mad fists, and discourses on beverage and hot sauce selection, while rocking out to the young rockstars … Continue reading Blackhawk Thursday – Canucks Outsider #48 →
Kudos to the Canucks for outreaching to the fans for content. As long as the rights as non-exclusive, this is a great opportunity for crafty fans to show their skills. I think the NHL missed a huge opporunity post-lockout to really involve the fans into the decision making process. I think the ill-fated Vote for … Continue reading Canucks are We →
Dear Canucks Outsider, I wasn’t able to call from the game, but I thought typing a brief recap of the tonight’s live game. In my educated, first-hand opinion, I submit that the only two things that impeded Edmonton tonight were offense and defense. If they would have added those two components to their game, they … Continue reading Analysis from an Oilers fan … (belatedly posted but enjoyable nevertheless since the Nucks had just waxed the Oil) →
Photo by Canuck photographer Jeff Vinnick of the Cnaucks aboard a charter bound for Toronto, Jan. 12, 2007 technorati tags:canucks, canucksoutsider, vancouvercanucks Blogged with Flock Consider Perusing: Another Vancouver Weekend Recap Nederlander Tax Write off for Hash Longboard Hockey League’s Chanley Cup Championship on the Sunshine Coast Canucks Outsider Media Scrapbook Washington State Updates Medical … Continue reading Naslund Rocking the Mac →
During CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada, Dan Funboy and Dr. O join Dave Thorvald to discuss the Canucks’ recent success, All-star game voting formats, and Leafs fans, before enjoying the Canucks 6-1 win over the Toronto squad. They also reminise about old time hockey in Regina and the impact of NHL players on Canadian towns … Continue reading Hockey Day Lambasting of the Leafs – Canucks Outsider #47 →
Don Cherry wearing my hat while Ron Maclean talks to Gilles Niewendyk (Joe’s brother) after Canada vs. Czech at SLC Winter Olympics 2002 Jerry heading to Nelson for Hockey Day in Canada My amigo Jerry is heading to Nelson for Hockey Day in Canada. Hopefully, he’ll get to party with Ron and Don … Continue reading Joyous Hockey Day in Canada! →
At the Pacific Coliseum to see the Vancouver Giants vs the Everett Silvertips duing the festive season, Dave enjoys some wine in a box seat and reminices with Mark about Canucks games past, prospecting prospects, win versus Flames, teddy bear toss while enjoying some Vince Guaraldi, Dean Martin, and JFA. Download Canucks Outsider podcast episode … Continue reading Festive Night at the Giants – Canucks Outsider #46 →
A snippet from 2006 World Juniors Tournament in Vancouver This clip is from a game featuring Canada vs Norway on Dec. 29th. Canada won 4-0 at the sold out Pacific Coliseum. Consider Perusing: Black Ice Issue #26 — Millimeters Away From Win In Mile High Mom: 3 Years Gone – “Tour de Ashes” World Junior Field-trip … Continue reading Team Canada Shot on Goal vs Norway at World Juniors, Vancouver, 2006 →
Panning the celebratory crows at a IIHF World Junior Hockey Tournament game – Canada vs. Norway Consider Perusing: “Exploring Latvian Poets, Flags and Presidents” – from Vancouver Access 2010 Black Ice Issue #40 — California Canucks Hockey NW and Canucks Outsider design archive Mom: 3 Years Gone – “Tour de Ashes” Pub: “Hemp for Victory” (contrib’d … Continue reading Team Canada scores! World Juniors 2006 vs Norway at Pacific Coliseum →
As a guy who’s lived in many foreign lands and proselytized hockey all round … even hauled sticks to Japan to practically beg guys for an hour of concrete chaos …, GZ Expat’s recent blog post makes me wanna hum happy songs and go door to door collecting stinky gear from garages to ship over. … Continue reading International Street Hockey in China →
Not only did Brian Rolston surprise a few people with his slapshot shootout goal on Canucks’ Roberto Luongo, but now he’s done the exact same thing to Marty Turco and Miikka Kipprusoff. Those three goalies are undoubtably the tops in the West and I’d say all are among the Top 5 goalies in the NHL, … Continue reading Rolston owns the Shootout →
In the 2nd intermission versus the Blue Jackets, Dave talks about seeing the Blackhawks game with Karl from Winnipeg on Grey Cup Sunday. Plus wins vs. Detroit, and drinkin’ to forget the losses to Preds and Avs . Moreover, an invite to Dave Nonis (former Cap’n of the Maine Black Bears) to chat over a … Continue reading Long and Perilous Journey – Canucks Outsider #44 →
Yes the old goalie with the ears which oppucy the entire sides of his noggin – John Garret has a blog and i did not know this until moments ago. Funny to see a guy who does not look athletic at all and realize he played at a high level for several years. He and Hughson … Continue reading Old Goalie John Garret blogs →
As the Canucks return from an epic Central/Pacific division roadtrip and prepare to face the Capitals at home with new giant scoreclock, Dave and Mark the Motivational Speaker discuss the first few weeks of the season including evident heart, grit and confidence. Canucks Outsider #42 (.mp3, 28:48, 26.4MB) More topics include Stars from Dallas (i.e. … Continue reading Home At Last plus Dallas and Russian Stars – Canucks Outsider #42 →
The Canuck’s flaship radio station, Team 1040, has demonstrated excellent taste and wise acumen by linking to HockeyNW’s Canucks Outsider podcast mixed in with all the fancy schmancy major media outlets. Next i hope to talk them into an FM silumcast and maybe AM repeaters in the Cassiar and Massey tunnels. Cheers guys! I enjoy the … Continue reading Canucks Outsider on Team 1040 website →
Just after the dramatic OT win versus the Blues, DaveO catches up on a few recent games – and gives the low-down on the show for the benefit of new subscribers – while breaking down the clutch heroics. Plus more banter from Dan Funboy and Buddy Lance at the infamous Eastside Club tavern in Olympia, Washington. … Continue reading Beating the Blues and More from the Tavern – Canucks Outsider #41 →
While 43 votes hardly constitutes an in-depth study, the recent poll of who Canucks fam enjoyed beating the most did offer some interesting information. First, Calgary is more “hated” than Edmonton (for me, Edmonton’s success and resultant smugness annoys me to no end – moreso thatn Calgary who gain favor from my admiration of Lanny … Continue reading Sorry Wild, we just don’t care →
Richard Eriksson (Just a Gwai Lo, Canucks Nation, Urban Vancouver) is visting his ancestoral homeland of Iceland and went out for a good ole hockey game while kicking it in Reykjavik. Turns out, after getting ejected after fighting, the culprit swapped his skates for shoes and came to sit in the stands to watch the rest of the … Continue reading Hockey Night in Iceland →
DaveO’s season kick-off roadtrip continues with Dan Funboy driving the bus at a busy tavern in Olympia, Washington. Along with Buddy Lance and a noisy jukebox, they offer analysis of most every Canuck player and breakdown the first two wins vs. Detroit and Columbus. Canucks Outsider #40 (31:08, .mp3) Dan Funboy and Buddy Lance – Canucks … Continue reading Roadtrip Continues from the Tavern – Canucks Outsider #40 →
Season Kickoff Roadtrip Part 1, Northside. One and a third games into the young season, Dave Thorvald harnesses the choatic fury of Mark the Motivational Speaker and Greg the Unstable German to disect Vancouver fans, Trevor Linden’s career and lawsuit, Penguins homebase, marketing the league’s players, US TV coverage, local media hacks plus the usual … Continue reading Season Kick-off Roadtrip, Northside – Canucks Outsider #39 →
Matt “The Pressure Cooker” Cooke was shilling Vancouver Suns outfront the Seabus Station at Lonsdale Quay. The fascist minimum wage Sun employee wouldn’t let Cooker give me newspaper he signed for me unless i coughed up a donation (i refused to pay for their pablum – plus i had NOT a penny of cash). Apparently … Continue reading Matt Cooke, Soon to be a Canucks Outsider subscriber? →
With the 2006-07 season looming, Canucks Outsider host Dave Thorvald checks in with Mark the Motivational Speaker. Canucks Outsider #38 (28:40, .mp3) From a park bench in view of the Garage and mischievous dogs, they offer a quick and sloppy off-season wrap-up, random preseason predilections and studious regular season prognostication as well as highly speculative … Continue reading Pre-season Prognostication from the Park – Canucks Outsider #38 →
DaveO and Sweatpants Mark talk summertime Canucks, Whalers and more hockey news while cracking a few late night beverages on the porch. Listen to Canucks Outsider #37 (.mp3 31:52) Topics include Whalers/Hurricanes winning the Cup, Canucks signing Louongo and Mitchell, new look defense, empty RW slots, refined strategy and other reasons for optimism. Plus chatter on … Continue reading Hosers on the Frontporch – Canucks Outsider #37 →
Tonight I am heading to the Canucks’ Rink (named something about a car company) to hear GM Dave Nonis speak to we humble folks about the State of the Franchise etc. The event is invite only for season ticket holders (I am not one but my company is so i am hopping along) and should … Continue reading The Dave Speaks to the People →
Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview transcription Ace Correspondents in Edmonton – KK and MC at Stanely Cup Game 6, 2006 Ian Mulgrew of the Vancouver Sun writes about the Emerging Medical Cannabis Economy story of a long, cold, eventful yet inspiring hitchhike… Road Warrior: A vast, vibrant, early … Continue reading Nothings Finer Than Carolina! →
Quasi-official Canucks Outsider correspondents (and certified Internet Rockstars) Kris Krug and Megan Cole checking in with wicked excited video blogs from Edmonton game 6. KK says, “Unlike any sporting event I’ve ever been to! Come check out the Oilers fans going completely nuts before the start of Game 6.” See the nuttiness on You Tube. photo by … Continue reading Ace Correspondents in Edmonton – KK and MC at Stanely Cup Game 6, 2006 →
Again on the Seabus inbetwixt periods of Game 5, Dave talks Steamworks beers, Lord Stanley of Preston’s Cup and Park, Hurricane’s guts, Oiler gumption, Canucks equipment sale, Orca Bay’s corporate communication, NHL draft and awards and a little World Cup futball on HDTV. Listen Up – Canucks Outsider #36 ( categories: awards | beers | canucksoutsiderpodcast | draft | football | hurricanes … Continue reading Lord Stanley of Preston’s Cup (and beer) – Canucks Outsider #36 →
World Cup of Football (FIFA) primer with Peter the Glaswegian sitting in with Dave to discuss the forthcoming soccer tournament underway on June 9th in Germany. They talk history, ideological intrigue, personal struggles, teams and players to watch, plus break down each pool and offer predictions. > Listen up to Canucks Outsider #35 (23:14, .m4a) > … Continue reading World Cup of Football Primer – Canucks Outsider #35 →
Dave, a little buzzed after Stanley Cup game one, gets a phone update from Dan Funboy about Roloson’s knee, recaps the intriguing Canes win versus Oilers, plus offer congratulations to various trophy winners around the hockey world and previews Canucks equipment sale while lamenting missing the NHL draft and awards. > Listen Up – Canucks Outsider … Continue reading Good Timey Congratulations on the Seabus – Canucks Outsider #34 →
Out on a walk, Dave Thorvald proclaims this a great time to be a hockey fan while bantering on about overtime game heros, Giants in CHL‘sMemorial Cup, IIHF World Championship in Riga, Latvia, and upcoming NHL draftand awards in Vancouver. Plus Sens Underground, Drury’s clutchness, Cheechoo’s family, Thorton’s desire, Smyth’s teeth, conference final predictions and a “roadtrip” interview with Old Timey Dave. > Listen Up! Canucks … Continue reading The Joys of Playoff Hockey – Canucks Outsider #33 →
On the noisy Sea Bus, Dave Thorvald talks about Canuck coaching candidates, NHL Awards, Vancouver Giants in Memorial Cup and Stanley Cup playoff second round matchups. A wee bit olden and the audio a bit rough (but improves as the show goes on). Listen Up! Canucks Outsider #32 (.m4a 12:01) ( categories: awards | canucksoutsiderpodcast | playoffs | speculation ) … Continue reading On Coaches, Awards, Playoffs and Rinks – Canucks Outsider #32 →
Mark from the Canadian Podcast Buffet dropped a note to mention that the Canucks Outsider promo and Q&A profile piece are featured on CPB episode 23 (released May 11). The Canadian Podcast Buffet podcast features Canadian-brewed podcasts and the guys are organizing a pow wow in Kingston(any want to fly me out? heh) . They (as expected) tease a … Continue reading Canucks Outsider featured on Canadian Podcast Buffet →
The “missing interview episode” with Dave Thorvald chatting with hockey aficianados in Olympia, WA including fantasy champ Puget Ranger, KB Smooth & Funboy in a smoky van, plus John and Rebecca chime in. Listen to Canucks Outsider Episode 30 (18:01) photo by DaveO, more on Flickr ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider on CBC … Continue reading The Missing Interview Episode – Canucks Outsider #30 →
Another lost episode with Dave talking about technical foibles and the first round playoff craziness plus examines cyclical trends, calls out fairweather fans, talks streethockey and represents for south-eastern franchises. Listen to Canucks Outsider Episode #31 (.m4a, 11:33) ( categories: canucksoutsiderpodcast | playoffs ) Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on “Write Now!” radio show – interview … Continue reading First Round Craziness – Canucks Outsider #31 →
Belated due to technical difficulties, but … On the Seabus, Dave offers comments on Crawford’s release from duties, new coach speculation, insipid Vancouver reporters, Dave Nonis remarks, Jovo re-signing, and the future of the ‘Nucks. Listen Up! (.m4a) – Canucks Outsider #29 photo by Dave O Plus, rambles on about first round playoff series, favorite … Continue reading Times are a’ Changing – Canucks Outsider #29 →
Hi Nuckleheads, Just a noe to say that my intrepid little laptop (leon) has lost grasp on reality and slipped into oblivion with two almost-finished podcasts abord plus myriad future content in progress. Yikes! I am at Appletex in North Van for rescue operation so wish me luck. Topics included all the suspect stuff, Crow’s firing, new … Continue reading Technical Difficulties →
The day after the last game of consequence of the Canucks season, Dave and Dan discuss what went wrong and what might happen in the off-season with help from tasty beers. Plus banter on about playoff match-ups, upcoming amateur draft, and what to do with all the free time. Listen Up – Canucks Outsider #28 … Continue reading Winter of our Discontent – Canucks Outsider #28 →
Dave Thorvald, clearly affected by the end-of-season crunch, recounts the euphoria of the overtime win versus Calgary win and the disheartening loss versus Ducks, plus post-game report from Darren Barefoot and ‘Nuck sightings by Austin Lee. Listen Up! Canucks Outsider #27 (.m4a) Thanks to Mudhoney, Numbskulz and you. Plus: Anson Carter’s Big Up Entertainment ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast | recaps … Continue reading Best of Times, the Worst of Times – Canucks Outsider #27 →
Part One of Two – Extended Canucks Outsider Dave Thorvald – feeling the pressure of the final five Canucks games – rambles on about character, strategy and good luck charms in the hours leading up the critical Hockey Night in Canada matchup versus the Calgary Flames. Listen up! Canucks Outsider #26, Part 1 He waxes … Continue reading Springboard or Swansong? – Canucks Outsider #26 – Part 1 →
Part Two of Two – Extended Canucks Outsider Dave Thorvald – feeling the pressure of the final five Canucks games – rambles on about character, strategy and good luck charms in the hours leading up the critical Hockey Night in Canada matchup versus the Calgary Flames. Listen up! Canucks Outsider #26, Part 2 He waxes … Continue reading Springboard or Swansong? – Canucks Outsider #26 – Part 2 →
Well, not entirely shameless promotion … I came across the Canadian Podcast Buffet who play promos from well, … Canadian Podcasts. Bob and Mark of the CPB request that worthy Canadian podcasters send in a 120 second, 128Kbps, .mp3 format Podcast Promo. I dutifully followed their instructions and here’s the result for those of you who … Continue reading Canucks Outsider -Two Minutes for Shameless Promotion →
The Canadian Podcast Buffet folks also ask for an Audio Profile with the same tech specs (120 seconds, etc. …). Listen Up! Canucks Outsider “Profile” I am obliged to answer these questions: Is your podcast work-safe? Family friendly? How often do you publish your show? When did you first start podcasting? Which Canadian podcasts do you listen … Continue reading Canucks Outsider – Audio Profile →
Dave Thorvald catches up on a smattering of Canucks topics including trade deadline deals, inter-personal relationship intrigue, playoff forecast and players knowing their role. Listen to Canucks Outsider #25! Canucks static montage Plus updates on Giants playoff series versus Prince George Cougars, B.C. Women’s Championship, Winter Olympic flag ceremony, and an unusual amount of housekeeping … Continue reading The Kids are Alright – Canucks Outsider #25 →
In post-Olympic hangover mode, host Dave Thorvald and Dan Funboy gear up for the stretch run of the Canucks season by talking about defensemen injuries and call-ups, impending trade deadline, and goalie ideas as Dave dozes off to some bluesy jazz riffs. Canucks Outsider Episode #24 (.m4a) ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | olympics | playoffs | trades ) … Continue reading Canucks Back in Action – Canucks Outsider #24 →
Dave Thorvald is joined by Mark Sommer during half-time of the Seahawks’ big battle to talk about the horrible Superbowl officiating plus the Canucks’ recent wins versus Phoenix and Calgary and the Edmonton game. Topics include: Bertuzzi’s desire, Olympic speculation, faceoff woes, Latvian fans, vodka, Dave’s SLC 2002 photodiary, plus look ahead to games versus Blue … Continue reading Superbowl Special with Speculations – Canucks Outsider #23 →
Dave Thorvald and Dan Funboy – chillaxing with beers at Olympia’s Eastside Club – comment on the Montreal blowout, current roadtrip , scheduling curiosities, goalie performances, Sens Underground, the Turin Winter Olympics hockey tournament, ski races, and jumping. Listen! photo by DaveO ( categories: beers | hockey | olympics | predictions | turin 2006 ) Consider Perusing: Canucks Outsider Media … Continue reading Talking Hockey at the Eastside Club – Canucks Outsider #22 →
In-game as the Canucks beat the Buffalo Sabres, Dave in his Kansas City Blades jersey discusses injuries and line-up changes, silent auctions, east-coast Canucks fans, all-star centre Artem Chubarov, wins vs Pens and Isles and loss to Devils, and mentions of Sens Underground podcast and thrifty Last Seat tickets. Listen to Game-night with Beers plus … Continue reading Game-night with Beers plus Roadtrip report – Canucks Outsider #21 →
Again late to post but … Dave and Dr. O head to the Pacific Coliseum to watch a IIHF World Junior tournament game and Dave discusses rule differences, world hockey tournaments, plus tries to taunt the Swiss team. Listen World Junior Field-trip with Canada vs Switzerland – Canucks Outsider #20! photo by Dave O of … Continue reading World Junior Field-trip with Canada vs Switzerland – Canucks Outsider #20 →
Woefully late to post however … after the Dallas loss, Dave and Dan Funboy (rather objectively) discuss fine-tuning the Canucks, plus post-game comments from the Dallas game and Lance drops by for some fantasy league chatter. Listen Tackling the Slide and Fantasy Chatter – Canucks Outsider #19! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | fantasy hockey ) Consider … Continue reading Tackling the Slide and Fantasy Chatter – Canucks Outsider #19 →
Good day Canucks Fans and welcome to the new Hockey Northwest bloggified site, home of the “Canucks Outsider” hockey podcast! To new listeners, “Right on, welcome aboard, what took ya so long!” To long-time subscribers, “You rule you lucky Canucks!” Now that i have the podcast moved over to this Bryght site, I can make even … Continue reading Welcome to Canucks Outsider →
Dave reviews games versus Philly, Kings and Oilers (p1) plus banter on Canadian Olympic team, World Junior tourney, Jim Robson, ticket scalpers, and in-game comments and atmosphere from Oilers (p2). Listen to In-game versus Oilers, plus Recaps, Olympics, World Juniors – Canucks Outsider #18! ( categories: canucksoutsiderpodcast | in-game | olympics | world junior tournament ) Consider Perusing: … Continue reading In-game versus Oilers, plus Recaps, Olympics, World Juniors – Canucks Outsider #18 →
Dave heads to the Pacific National Exhibition grounds to see the WHL’s Vancouver Giants beat the Kelowna Rockets and recalls Coliseum days past while finding beers and buses. Listen Giants Junior Hockey and Coliseum Flashbacks – Canucks Outsider #17! ( categories: beers | canuckoutsiderpodcast | giants | in-game | pacific coliseum ) Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” discussion on … Continue reading Giants Junior Hockey and Coliseum Flashbacks – Canucks Outsider #17 →
After the Rangers game, Dave recaps the win, discourses on the Cloutier injury and the resultant goaltending options, plus fan feedback from Senators game. Listen Rangers, Goalies, and Sens Reaction – Canucks Outsider #16! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | goalies | hockey ) Consider Perusing: Black Ice Issue #40 — California Canucks Hempen culture in Japan | … Continue reading Rangers, Goalies, and Sens Reaction – Canucks Outsider #16 →
Dan Funboy checks in from Olympia with a pre-game report and Dave and Bread watch the first-ever Canucks shootout at the Garage. Listen Voting down the Senators – Canucks Outsider #15! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | shoot-out ) Consider Perusing: Rolston owns the Shootout What happened in Canadian Election? “Fck Stats, Make Art” Talk Transcription (Northern … Continue reading Voting down the Senators – Canucks Outsider #15 →
Dave, while riding the Seabus, banters about the upcoming Senators game, recent win versus Bruins and various trades and rumors. Listen to Bruins, Sens and Trades on the Seabus – Canucks Outsider #14! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | hockey | seabus | trade rumours ) Consider Perusing: Privacy Issues in Workplace Drug Testing Escalante Flashflood – From Community … Continue reading Bruins, Sens and Trades on the Seabus – Canucks Outsider #14 →
Dan Funboy and Penalty Box Dave help Dave O catch up on the past few games versus Sharks, Coyotes, Avalanche plus comments during win versus Colorado. Listen Win vs. Avs plus catching up on Sharks, Yotes and Avs (again) – Canucks Outsider #13! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | hockey ) Consider Perusing: Rebagliati Positive About 2010 … Continue reading Win vs. Avs plus catching up on Sharks, Yotes and Avs (again) – Canucks Outsider #13 →
In unusually fancy seats with beer delivery, Dave enjoys a win over the Blackhawks with three fun-loving brothers from Terrace, Edmonton and Prince someplace or another. Listen In-game audio-notebook versus Blackhawks – Canucks Outsider #12! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | in-game | interview ) Consider Perusing: “Who Owns the Canucks?” – Canucks Outsider #64 Canucks Outsider Media … Continue reading In-game audio-notebook versus Blackhawks – Canucks Outsider #12 →
Before the Blackhawks game, Dave recaps the loss to the Kings and win versus the Ducks. Topics include: Linden’s moves, Sami’s shot, Dale Tallon’s challenges and diving rant. Listen to: Recapping California plus Previewing Blackhawks – Canucks Outsider #11! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | pre-game ) Consider Perusing: “Fck Stats, Make Art” Talk Transcription (Northern Voice … Continue reading Recapping California plus Previewing Blackhawks – Canucks Outsider #11 →
Dave recaps win versus Sharks and previews games versus Kings and Ducks. Plus listener feedback, rumors and questions. Listen to: Win versus Sharks plus Kings and Ducks preview – Canucks Outsider #10! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | trade rumours ) Consider Perusing: “Brushstrokes and Backpacks” – a brief autobiography Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in … Continue reading Win versus Sharks plus Kings and Ducks preview – Canucks Outsider #10 →
Almost live from the Garage in Vancouver, Dave brings you the sounds of the game versus Detroit. Bertuzzi gets loose, Cloutier battles and Baumgartner sends the missiles. Plus intermission interview with Keith from Edinburgh. Listen to: The Todd Bertuzzi Show – Canucks Outsider #9! Consider Perusing: Fired it up for Game 2 … Continue reading The Todd Bertuzzi Show – Canucks Outsider #9 →
During 2nd intermission versus Calgary, DaveO and Dan Funboy recap win versus Blue Jackets and Saturday night loses against Flames. Todd Hens-le-nator helps Dave comprehend the subsequent loss to Flames. Listen Victory versus BJs and Calgary woes – Canucks Outsider #8! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: Privacy Issues in Workplace Drug Testing … Continue reading Victory versus BJs and Calgary woes – Canucks Outsider #8 →
Dave runs down the injuries to Cooke, Cloutier and Allen – and the resultant Moose call-ups. Plus review of win vs Wild and looking ahead to BJs and Flames. Listen to: Injuries, Wins and BJs – Canucks Outsider #7! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: “Fck Stats, Make Art” Talk Transcription (Northern Voice … Continue reading Injuries, Wins and BJs – Canucks Outsider #7 →
Dave with guest, Sweatpants Mark, recap Avalanche games – plus banter including l’affaire Bertuzzi, Matt Cooke, shoot-outs, Joe Sakic, and more. Listen to: Avs Recaps, Bertuzzi, Cooke, Shoot-out, Sakic – Canucks Outsider #6! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: Win vs. Avs plus catching up on Sharks, Yotes and Avs (again) – Canucks … Continue reading Avs Recaps, Bertuzzi, Cooke, Shoot-out, Sakic – Canucks Outsider #6 →
Dave (and a cup of tea) recaps the win in Minnnesota and previews the first post-incident game in Colorado. Plus e-mail from Australia and talk about Canucks’ announcers and whiny Leafs fans. Listen to: Wild recap, Avs preview and announcer chat – Canucks Outsider #5! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: Hello VANOC, … Continue reading Wild recap, Avs preview and announcer chat – Canucks Outsider #5 →
Dave is joined by Sweatpants Mark during the Avalanche game to recap wins against Phoenix and Colorado plus discuss teams and players to watch around the NHL. Plus chatter about funny names, Finnish goalies and tasty beer. Listen to: Wins versus Coyotes and Avs plus NHL teams to watch – Canucks Outsider #4! ( categories: announcers … Continue reading Wins versus Coyotes and Avs plus NHL teams to watch – Canucks Outsider #4 →
Dave is joined by Dan Funboy at the Penalty Box in Olympia. They recap wins against Dallas and Chicago and discuss right-hand shooters and upcoming games against Colorado plus the first period versus Phoenix. Listen to: Dallas and Chicago recaps – Canucks Outsider #3! ( categories: canucks | canucksoutsider | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: “Letters from Russia” … Continue reading Dallas and Chicago recaps – Canucks Outsider #3 →
Dave recaps Canucks win in Detroit and split in Minnesota plus previews games versus Dallas, Chicago and Phoenix. Unofficial thanks to Shaftebury 420 Lager and Larry’s Sports on Lonsdale. Listen to: Recaps and Previews – Canucks Outsider #2! ( categories: beer | canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast | skates ) Consider Perusing: Zen Rambling in Japan ~ Originally in Heads … Continue reading Recaps and Previews – Canucks Outsider #2 →
Dave introduces the show, discusses the season of great expectations, introduces new players, mentions gone players, and explores the number 12. Listen to: Season Preview and Opener – Canucks Outsider #1! ( categories: 12 | canucks | canucksoutsiderpodcast ) Consider Perusing: Drug Court – Observations on Restorative and Rehabilitative Justice Mom: 3 Years Gone – “Tour de Ashes” … Continue reading Season Preview and Opener – Canucks Outsider #1 →