Sekeres & Price Show Jan 14, 2026: Canucks' winless trip, Rutherford listening on "everyone"
Jan 14, 2026
Patrick Johnston, a sports columnist for Postmedia and Canucks expert, dives into Jim Rutherford's surprising trade stance on all veterans. Lawrence Gilman, former Canucks exec and now with Columbus, shares insights on hockey culture and Kent Johnson's growth. Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects discusses NHL trade interest, particularly around Pettersson, while revealing top draft rankings with rising stars like Ivar Stenberg. The conversation is a whirlwind of trades, team dynamics, and future prospects in the NHL.
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Defensive Breakdowns Drive Losses
- Canucks were heavily outshot in recent games and surrendered multiple goals from defensive breakdowns, highlighting systemic defensive issues.
- Kevin Lankanen kept them in games at times, but team defense and structure remain major problems.
Boeser's Confidence And Linemate Dependence
- Brock Boeser's prolonged goal drought is visible in his play and confidence, not just raw numbers.
- Hosts and guests suggest his production depends heavily on quality linemates and he may need a change to revive scoring.
Protect Process While Rebuilding
- Focus on process and culture rather than wins when rebuilding to avoid normalizing losing.
- Preserve young players' development by avoiding systems that make losing look acceptable.