Canucks Conversation Nov. 17: Canucks will their way to 3 of 4 points ft. Newest CA writer... (ep. 908)
Nov 17, 2025
Daniel Wagner, a new writer for Canucks Army, joins to share his insights on the recent Canucks games. Despite being outplayed, the team earned three out of four points, showcasing resilience. Wagner discusses Tom Vallander's impressive NHL transition and Elias Pettersson's scoring resurgence. He also analyzes the team's struggles with special teams and Quinn Hughes' critical role in driving possession. Plus, updates on player injuries and a look ahead to the lineup for tonight's match are all part of this engaging conversation.
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Yuri Patera's Resilient Return To NHL Starts
- Yuri Patera earned his first NHL start in 601 days after performing well in Abbotsford and impressing staff.
- Hosts described Patera's rise as a resilience story from uncertain camp status to NHL opportunity.
Wagner's Quick Pivot To Substack And Canucks Army
- Daniel Wagner lost his job and launched a successful Substack, PassItTabulus, with strong subscriber support.
- He then joined Canucks Army as a weekly columnist, bringing his voice to a larger platform.
Team Performance Is Highly Inconsistent
- The Canucks are streaky period-to-period, looking elite in stretches and awful in others, making team evaluation difficult.
- Recent road points came more from goaltending and special teams than consistent five-on-five play.