Canucks Conversation Mar. 20: BRÖ line looking good + an Edmonton vibe check ft. Bagged Milk (ep. 985)
Mar 20, 2026
Bagged Milk, an Oilers Nation podcaster and writer covering Edmonton, joins to discuss Podkolzin’s resurgence and why Vancouver moved on. They debate Draisaitl’s injury, Edmonton’s shaky defence and goaltending, the controversial Jari trade, and whether Nurse could be moved. They also weigh Edmonton’s short-term window, youth depth, and preferable playoff matchups.
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BRÖ Line Bright But On a Shooting Bender
- The BRÖ line (Rossi, Besser, Ogren) shows strong chemistry and transition play but underlying metrics lag despite hot shooting.
- Harman Dial warns their high shooting percentage and negative high-danger chance differential (17-8 against in 81 minutes) suggest regression risk.
Write Down Bold Predictions And Revisit Them
- Make bold, trackable predictions and hold them to account to improve judgment over time.
- Harman Dial proposes writing down season predictions (e.g., Rossi over/under 80 points) so hosts can revisit accuracy later.
Podkolzin Turned Into A Beloved Blue Collar Player
- Bagged Milk describes how Vasily Podkolzin's work ethic and physical play quickly won over Oilers fans after Vancouver traded him for a fourth-round pick.
- He notes Podkolzin set a career high and became penalty-kill trusted, highlighting Edmonton's appreciation for blue-collar players.