New Voice, New Season: Kevin Woodley on the Canucks’ Biggest Questions

A new chapter of 100% Canucks begins as John Shannon welcomes Kevin Woodley as the show’s new co-host.

In his first episode, Kevin shares the story of his unconventional path into hockey journalism, from an early focus on baseball to more than two decades covering the Canucks and establishing himself as one of hockey’s leading voices on goaltending.

Then it’s time to talk Canucks. Kevin provides insight into Thatcher Demko’s recovery from hip surgery and the uncertainty surrounding his timeline for opening night. He explains the unique challenges goaltenders face following hip procedures and why Demko’s recovery will be an important story to follow.

John and Kevin also discuss expectations surrounding Elias Pettersson and why rediscovering the joy in his game could be just as important as the numbers he puts on the scoresheet. They look at other pieces of Vancouver’s roster and what the organization is trying to build under the leadership of Ryan Johnson and Manny Malhotra.

The conversation also turns to the importance of culture and the role established veterans like Jamie Oleksiak and Brendan Gallagher can play in helping a young roster develop.

New co-host, new season, and plenty of questions to answer as a new era of 100% Canucks gets underway.