Don Taylor on the Canucks’ GM Candidates + NHL Playoffs

Don Taylor joins Sat and Bik to reflect on the NHL playoffs so far — including the strange emotional experience of cheering for Montreal — before shifting to the Canucks’ GM search, where he suggests the team may be casting a wide net simply to justify landing on Ryan Johnson, the most logical internal choice. He wonders whether Mike Gillis would ever truly consider returning, even as his name continues to surface in conversations around the league. The trio then pivots to the turmoil surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps and the CFL’s newly introduced playoff format, offering thoughts on how both stories are landing with local fans. This podcast is produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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Don Taylor on the Canucks’ GM Candidates + NHL Playoffs is an episode from Canucks Central by Sportsnet.

This episode is 00:29:59 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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