Game Time Decision

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and nineteenth episode, Ryan and Mike are welcomed to Roger's Arena (and a Canucks practice) by Derek Jory of the Vancouver Canucks online team! Derek gives us insight into the great parts of his job, including following the team on the road, getting to know the players on a personal basis, and all the great projects he's worked on. Derek let's us know what went into picking all the players individual goal songs, and what his favourite moments from the road have been. This week's Craft Beer Review: Spinnaker Brewing's Sooke Harvest Fresh Hop Pale Ale

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and eighteenth episode, Ryan and Mike welcome Canucks prospect reporter Tyson Giuriato! Tyson gives us all his personal takes on the youth movement of the Vancouver Canucks, including Brock Boeser, Brendan Guance and Hunter Shinkaruk among others. Ryan and Mike also talk about being full of emotion in ball hockey and the impressive shutout streak of Thatcher Demko. This week's Craft Beer Review: Parallel 49's Apricotopus Sour Saison

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and seventeenth episode, Ryan and Mike are joined by Canucks Hockey Blog and C4 Podcast contributors, Chris Golden and Clay Imoo! The whole gang goes through the initial surprises of the NHL season, and then goes deep on the Vancouver Canucks, with what to be worried about and what to be excited about! Finally the Master of the 5-7-5 writes us our very own GTD Haiku. This week's Craft Beer Review: Steel and Oak Brewing's Satsuma Lager

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and sixteenth episode, Ryan and Mike talk Blue Jays post-season baseball and gross homemade beer, all before welcoming, from NHL.com and InGoal Media, Kevin Woodley! Kevin gives us all of his goalie guru knowledge about Ryan Miller and Jacob Markstrom, but also weighs in on the youth movement and the ongoing development of Bo Horvat.We follow the Canucks lead, and wrap things up by picking our very own personalized goal songs!This week's Craft Beer Review: MR. Brewing's Closet Jalapeno Saison

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and fifteenth episode, Ryan and Mike talk: sketchy trips to the ACC in Toronto, overpriced hockey tickets, and getting recognized in public, all before welcoming J.D. Burke from Canucks Army to the show! We discuss the Canucks current situation, including the waiving and subsequent loss of Frank Corrado, the injury to Jacob Markstrom, and the quick success of rookies like Ben Hutton and Jared McCann. JD also explains to us what makes a good advanced stats player, and what kind of prospects we should be excited about. This week's Craft Beer Review: Yellow Dog Brewing's Alpha Dog Fresh-Hop Pale Ale

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and fourteenth episode, Ryan (via Skype) and Mike welcome Vancity Buzz Sports Editor, Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy)! We discuss all things Canucks preseason, including the impressive play of rookies like Jared McCann, Ben Hutton and Jake Virtanen, and ask the ultimate question of if these guys will steal roster spots from the vets. We also give a rundown of the western conference, and where the Vancouver Canucks fall in the giant bubble that is the middle of the pack. Finally, Rob rants about the hypothetical of trading the Sedins. This week's Craft Beer Review: Central City Brewing's Mayor Kolsch

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and thirteenth episode, Ryan and Mike welcome, from Pass It To Bulis, Daniel Wagner! We discuss PITB's much anticipated return to the Vancouver Courier, being a dad, being old, and Ryan travels with a noodle to Kraft HockeyVille. In Hockey we discuss Daniel's views on the offseason, the preseason thusfar, who should benefit from the Chris Higgin's injury, and the "hot nonsense" that is Ronalds Kenins. We finish off with a surprise appearance (via phone) from Daniel's partner in crime, Harrison Mooney, who gives us the synopsis of how PITB came to be. This week's Craft Beer Review: Lighthouse Brewing's Bowline Pilsner

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and twelfth episode, Ryan and Mike talk about brewery tours, upcoming ferry rides, the brief life of Josh Ho-Sang at training camp and the aftermath of the YoungStars tournament including the Virtanen/McDavid hit of course!This week, we are joined at Rogers Arena by Ryan Nicholas, who is the Director of Game Entertainment and Content for Canucks Sports and Entertainment! He talks to us about the content that he helps produce including: Sedin vs Sedin, Mic'd Up and more! Ryan also tells us why to get excited about the "20 in 20" celebrations that celebrate the 20th Aniversary of Rogers Arena with the West Coast Express Night and '95 Jersey night to only name a couple This week's Craft Beer Review: Category 12 Brewing's Insubordinate Session IPA

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and eleventh episode, Ryan and Mike talk about Oregon road trips, sub-par dinosaur exhibits, the Willie D injury and the potential of Milan Lucic becoming a Canuck. This week we welcome to the show, Jeff Veillette, managing editor of Canucks Army! Jeff gives us his thoughts on the Canucks offseason, what to expect out of this coming season, his thoughts on the Canucks prospect pool and explains how a Toronto guy effectively covers the Vancouver Canucks. Jeff also fills us in as to what's happening with his local Toronto Maple Leafs. We also weigh in our thoughts on how a comments section should be used. This week's Craft Beer Review: Rogue Brewing's OREgasmic Ale

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and tenth episode, Ryan and Mike talk getting old, Mike Ditka's hop farm, and preview the upcoming Canucks Young Stars prospect tournament, all before welcoming this week's guest, EA Sports Producer, Sean Ramjagsingh !Sean joins us to tell us all about the new EA NHL 16 game for XBOX One and PS4. He explains all the new features, as well as how they integrated gamer feedback into improving over previous incarnations. Sean divulges to us all of the new details that EA has introduced into this version, including mascots, Eddie Lack motion capture, and arena details. Of course, Ryan and Mike debrief by discussing our love for video games and what we're looking forward to in the world of gaming in the coming year.NHL 16 is available on September 16th!This week's Craft Beer review: Longwood Brewing's Independent Imperial Pilsner

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and ninth episode, Ryan and Mike talk going to America and student films, until of course we welcome this week's guest, the voice of the Utica Comets, Brendan Burke! Brendan talks with us about the Comets amazing playoff run and what next season is going to look like for them. He also gives us good insight into what we as Canucks fans can look forward to with up and coming prospects such as: Jake Virtanen, Frankie Corrado, Jacob Markstrom, and Brendan Gaunce. Brendan also does us the honour of answering Thomas Drance's question from last week, and gives us his thoughts on the criticism placed on the Utica Comet's head coach Travis Green. This week's Craft Beer review: Red Truck Beer's ISA

In Game Time Decision's One-Hundred and Eighth episode, Ryan and Mike talk about the NHL Jersey Advertising debacle and sour candies, before welcoming this week's special guest, Thomas Drance! Thomas gives us all of his un-microwaved takes on the Canucks off-season, the Canucks prospect pool and a bonus view on all the other Canadian NHL teams. Thomas is also nice enough to give us an insider perspective on Toronto's street-meat situation and the "Hockey Talks" events across Canada. This week's Craft Beer Review: Parallel 49 Brewing's Lil' REDemption Cherry Sour

In Game Time Decision's emotional one-hundred and seventh episode, Ryan, Mike and special guest, Vancity Buzz Sports writer, OmarCanuck talk a whole bunch about Hockey and the Vancouver Canucks. Omar admires @TheStanchion, gives us his back story, and of course, fills us in on his perspectives on the Canucks off-season. We talk about the Canucks at the draft, their signings, and their trades... but what everyone wants to hear, is our new segment of "GTD Theatre" all about the Brandon Sutter signing. Most importantly, this podcast, is about... EMOTION. This week's Craft Beer Review: Strange Fellow's Guardian White IPA

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and sixth episode, and back on VanCity Buzz Sports, Ryan and Mike talk: Sami Salo, the World Juniors Showcase and bad Twister referrences, before welcoming special guest Greg Balloch from In Goal Magazine! Greg talks us through the Vancouver Canucks ever complicated goaltender situation, as well as what we can expect from Jacob Markstrom and prospect Thatcher Demko. Greg also gives us a preview of his Top 50 Goalie Prospects article by giving us some highlights of the top performing prospects in the NHL, and why they're setting up to be the next great goaltenders. Of course, he also answers Money Puck's awesome question from last week. This week's Craft Beer Review: Tofino Brewing's Kelp Stout *We realize our side of the interview has a bit of an annoying echo. We will be better next time!

In Game Time Decision's One-Hundred and Fourth episode, Ryan and Mike welcome, from Canucks Army, the one and only Money Puck! As a co-founder of the PCS System (Prospect Cohort Success %), Mr.Puck breaks the system down and lets us know where the Canucks main prospects fall. We also discuss the 2015 NHL Entry draft, who won, and who lost. This week's Craft Beer Review: La Trou Du Diable's Four Surfers of the Apocolyso

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and third episode, Ryan and Mike talk: rib festival experts, being attacked by bees, and have the lemmings attack the trolls. In Hockey: We welcome, from Metro News Vancouver, Cam Tucker! He gives us all his first hand takes from the Vancouver Canucks prospect camp in Shawnigan Lake, including: Mackenzie Stewart, Jordan Subban and Brock Boeser, amongst others. Cam also tells us his thoughts on the Summer Summit, the moves that Jim Benning and team have made, and the moves they should make going forward. This week's Craft Beer review: Moody Ales' Intrepid Matcha Saison

In Game Time Decision's one-hundred and second episode, Ryan, Mike and special guest Wyatt "The Stanchion" Arndt, talk: The Canucks Summer Summit! We react to Tanbir's hard-hitting questions, the news that Jim Benning could have traded Ryan Miller, try to figure out John Weisbrod's interesting super-hero metaphors, wonder about the future of Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata, and get concerned about the Canucks front office amazing ability to deminish the value of their assets. Lastly, of course, we take time to answer some pretty great Twitter questions! This week's Craft Beer Review: Strange Fellow's Talisman Westcoast Pale Ale

In Game Time Decision's monumental 100th episode, Ryan, Mike and VancityBuzz Sports Editor, Rob "The Hockey Guy" Williams, talk all about the 2015 NHL Entry Draft! We break down what wee knew at the time, including Jim Benning and Trevor Linden's first round pick, Brock Boeser. We also take a look at the trades that happened in the NHL, and the ones that didn't... at the time. Lucic, Hamilton, O'Reilly and Lehner all on the move; but what about Lack and Bieksa?!  

In Game Time Decision's ninety-ninth episode, Ryan and Mike welcome Shane Malloy (Host) and Aynsley Scott (Producer) from Hockey Prospect Radio on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio! Of course, we talk nothing other than hockey, the upcoming draft, and NHL prospects. Shane and Aynsley give us their expert perspectives on this year's draft, who the Canucks should look for at 23rd Overall, and who currently in the Vancouver Canucks system we should all look forward to seeing. Shane also gives us his first hand account of sitting with Canucks GM Jim Benning at the U18 Tournament in Switzerland, and his insider experiences of dealing with GMs and Scouts from around the NHL.

In Game Time Decision's ninety-sixth episode, Ryan, Mike, and very special guest Wyatt Arndt (AKA @TheStanchion), talk: beer league hockey fumbles, being a Whitecaps Southsider for the first time and being Twitter recognized in public. In Hockey: We talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and who's in the running for the Conn Smythe Trophy. Wyatt gives insight into his Advanced Stats vs. The Romance of Hockey article and his thoughts on the results of the Canucks season, and what might happen in the off-season. We also take some questions from Twitter in which Wyatt convinces us that Jurassic Park is a terrible idea, and LOB isn't dead! This week's Craft Beer Review: Moon Under Water Brewing's Light Side of the Moon Session Lager Find Wyatt and Ryan's articles on Vancitybuzz.com/category/sports/hockey