Stan Smyl Reflects on 40+ Years With The Canucks (So Far)

Jeff Marek kicks off the show with Vancouver Canucks legend Stan Smyl. They discuss his decision to move on from the front office, moving to B.C. at the age of 13 and spending 40+ years in Vancouver, and his new role within the organization. He reflects on some of the notable moments of his career, his impact on the lives of Canucks players, staff, fans, and one member of the Jeff Marek Show. Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino joins the show (17:58) to share his thoughts on the idea of decentralizing the NHL draft and if the Ottawa Senators won the 2020 NHL Entry Draft before diving into his 2024 NHL Draft Rankings. Next, Seattle Kraken analyst Alison Lukan (49:59) joins the show to discuss the Kraken’s tough start to the season, why Ron Francis and company decided to let Daniel Sprong walk, what to expect from Shane Wright this season and if he could earn a full-time role at some point this season, Vince Dunn’s start to the season after a big payday this offseason, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.