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It’s two Bollwitts and JJ again for tonight’s episode where we discuss the latest loses, last night’s shootout victory and the buzz machine that is Vancouver media. We dive into this Sunday’s All Star game as Atlanta’s turn hosting is already proving to be a challenge from a viewer’s perspective.

Record as of this episode: 26-19-5
Northwest Division: 3rd
Western Conference: 7th

• JJ’s post about the Luongo blame game: Mole hills and mountains
• Alanah’s post about the Luongo blame game: Blame Luongo
• John’s photos from the Skate for a Cure

Just like the Canucks, we’re missing a fair share of our crew tonight. Alanah and Dave are healthy scratches, but JJ, John, and Rebecca gather for an episode that runs longer than we thought it would. That usually happens whenever we plan to have a short episode, but it’s so easy to talk hockey for us.

Record as of this episode: 25-17-5
Northwest Division: 2nd
Western Conference: 5th

We look at the last five games, break down things we liked and didn’t liked, talk about new faces and faces we miss, and look ahead to a fun and rare four game home stand. There are also a variety of other things we talk about, but it’s hard to remember right now. It’d just be better if you listen.

• From The Onion - “Canucks-Blues Game Goes into Extra-puck time or something“

Surprising enough, we are all together for this episode, but just for a brief time. Dave chimes in by phone from downtown Vancouver as we gather all of our thoughts on the games against the Rangers and Islanders. We also cover a variety of topics regarding the team in terms of new players, Superskills, ownership of the team, the coming All-Star Game, and other news topics about the NHL.

Record as of this episode: 24-14-4
Northwest Division: 1st
Western Conference: 3rd

• John’s blog post about Superskills and photos
• North Island Silvertips
• J.J.’s blog post about Pamela Anderson
• Russian Super League super brawl on YouTube

So it’s been a while since the last episode. Big deal, wanna fight about it? And truth be told, the end of the year got really hectic for us to all link up and get a new one recorded. We tried a few times, but the real world kept getting in the way, not to mention a string of Canucks games. We love our podcast, but recording during the games? Not unless you’re buying the beer.

Anyhow, the crew is back in form, but Alanah is a healthy scratch. The rest of the crazies gather together to reflect on the past few weeks and talk a little hockey. Of course we’ve got the Canucks, but we also get into the Spangler Cup, World Juniors Championship, and the very impressive Winter Classic in Buffalo.

Nearing the half way point in the season, there is much about the Canucks to discuss, and we do our best to sum up the action since our last episode. As always, we look ahead to the coming games, anxious to see both New York teams come to town for the first time in five years, and there is even some Surrey love.

• Mason Raymond mention on “How I Met Your Mother” (miss604.com)
• Skate For A Cure (miss604.com)
• Skate for a Cure - Vancouver Blogger Team
• Will Sasso interview on Canucks.com