
Rick Dhaliwal
Vancouver-area sports reporter and co-host of Donnie and Dhali, who discussed Canucks front-office speculation, Elias Pettersson trade questions, and the team's roster decisions on the show.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 15min
Canucks Continue To Struggle Defensively
Rick Dhaliwal, co-host of Donnie and Dolly, and Jason Bukla, Sportsnet's NHL analyst and former director of amateur scouting, dive into the Vancouver Canucks' defensive woes and offensive rebuilding. They discuss the challenges of aging players and how coaching decisions impact performance. The duo also highlights rising stars from recent junior games and analyses the Canucks' strategies to regain momentum amidst their struggles. Light-hearted moments about cartwheels and food debates add a humorous touch to the serious hockey talk.

Apr 3, 2026 • 51min
The Best of Halford and Brough 4/3/26
Rick Dhaliwal, veteran Canucks reporter and hockey insider, gives concise takes on Vancouver’s rebuild and roster crossroads. He discusses young defensemen’s growing pains and the push for a top draft pick. Conversations cover GM rumors, financial realities of firings, and the WHL-to-NCAA pipeline. Short, sharp takes on the team’s direction and local arena questions.

Apr 3, 2026 • 48min
Dhali With A Canucks Update + What We Learned
Rick Dhaliwal, veteran Canucks reporter known for deep team coverage, brings timely Vancouver updates. He dissects young defensemen growth and lineup usage. He debates front office moves, draft hopes, and ownership decisions. He also weighs in on prospects leaving for NCAA/WHL and the Surrey arena conversation.

Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
The Best of Halford and Brough 3/27/26
Rick Dhaliwal, veteran Canucks reporter and hockey insider, joins to break down Vancouver’s recent struggles. They revisit the 4-0 loss, debate coaching choices and rebuilding paths. Conversation covers young players showing grit, fan frustration over tickets and pricing, development in Abbotsford, and goaltending futures including trade practicality.

Mar 27, 2026 • 45min
Dhali With A Canucks Update + What We Learned
Rick Dhaliwal, Vancouver sports insider and reporter, gives a Canucks update and team analysis. He digs into home struggles, fan frustration, and trade/no-move clause chatter. Players like Zee Booyum and Tom Willander get praise for effort. Coaching options, goaltender futures, and rebuild patience are also debated in lively conversation.

Mar 20, 2026 • 50min
The Best of Halford and Brough 3/20/26
Rick Dhaliwal, veteran Canucks reporter known for beat reporting and sharp analysis, joins to break down Tampa Bay’s dominant win and where Vancouver is falling short. Short takes on roster gaps, drafting and franchise-building, the Pedersen contract chatter, and which prospects might matter come lottery day. Quick, lively updates and candid reactions.

Mar 20, 2026 • 46min
Dhali With A Canucks Update + What We Learned
Rick Dhaliwal, veteran sports journalist and Canucks insider, gives behind-the-scenes updates and trade/draft context. He compares franchise models, debates Pettersson’s standards, breaks down drafting and the Pedersen signing, previews the draft lottery and prospect debates, and weighs roster and culture changes after deadline moves.

Mar 13, 2026 • 49min
The Best of Halford and Brough 3/13/26
Rick Dhaliwal, Vancouver sports reporter and Canucks insider, joins to discuss the team's comeback win and locker-room culture. Short takes on Nils Höglander’s future, NCAA free-agent recruiting, and July 1 leadership targets. Conversations touch on trading strategy, development in Abbotsford, and what the front office might do next.

Mar 13, 2026 • 47min
Dhali With A Canucks Update + What We Learned
Rick Dhaliwal, veteran Canucks reporter and hockey insider, gives a frank Canucks update and roster analysis. He examines culture and leadership needs, vets who should stay, trade candidates, Nils Höglander’s uncertain future, draft hindsight, NCAA scouting, and potential veteran targets. Short takes on practice facilities and rebuild asset strategy round out the conversation.

Mar 9, 2026 • 50min
Oilers' Goalie for the Playoffs + Canucks' Front Office Future
Bob Stauffer, Edmonton-based broadcaster who analyzes Oilers strategy and goaltending. Rick Dhaliwal, Vancouver-area reporter and podcaster focused on Canucks front-office moves. They debate Edmonton’s goalie choices, coaching tweaks and playoff readiness. Then they dig into Vancouver’s management chatter, Elias Pettersson trade talk and roster-rebuild plans.


