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Brendan can you explain what happens when the coach tries to give a motivational speech, but all the Swedes and Russians don't know English. Do they all just nod and pretend to understand?

More stories like this and other things we wouldn't know please!

Thanks, that was most illuminating Mo. 👍 Often wondered about how/when/who in terms of trades. In the end, we're all just pieces of meat for the consumption and discard of team owners. Whether that be hockey, baseball, football (my own brief dalliance with NFL tryouts) or other team sports. Ps. Can I call you "Mo"? 😆

You're my favorite West Coast Express Era Canuck :) I've been chearing for the team ever since Game 7 Round 1 of 1994 I'm so happy you have this channel now. I'm excited for next season, but a little nervous about what might happen in the off season with all the U/R FA's then again I trust Patrick more than I trusted anyone since the Last Patrick to be the GM of the team.

That trade was a great day for Vancouver Canucks fans, the day the West Coast Express was born.

Great stories, I remember the day you were traded to Vancouver that's for sure. Question: do the teams have a designated employee which help you with the "logistics" of getting a place to live? Is there kind of a network between players who have been traded about "you can rent my place and I can rent yours?" Or did you just stay in a hotel for a few months in Chicago?

Crazy to think if you stuck in Jersey for a while longer, and got traded to Chicago a season or so prior, you'd have two cup rings!

i bet youve already fished the skeena or copper

Damn, Brendan. That was way more fascinating than I expected. You really put the screws to Lamoriello. I did not see you being a hardass negotiator coming. 😅 However, I would have said to Feaster, "Yeah, I already know I've been traded. Thanks for letting me know."

"Before you leave, I'd like you to come see me after your grab your gear." OMG CALL MARTIN SCORCESE I'M GETTING WHACKED. I'M TOTALLY WALKING INTO THAT OFFICE FOR MY LAST SIT-DOWN AND NOT LEAVING OMG OMG

Damn, if you just stayed in Jersey, you would have gotten a ring

Thanks Brandon that was an interesting video buddy I'd love to hear more about your time on the line with naslin and Morris and if you haven't already talked about it I haven't looked through your channel yet I'm just discovering your channel as a matter of fact but maybe you can share some stories about being on the road with those guys

Great channel Mo! Keep it going...

I'll always remembering meeting you two in Halifax the day before Team Canada had that exhibition game vs the US. I was so nervous. I got out from school and went downtown looking for players to run into and hopefully get an autograph. By pure dumb luck I run into the two guys I wanted to see the most. I still have the hat you signed, and two hockey cards Ed signed, I lost the card you signed. 😕

Why was Jersey so reticent to sign you before training camp? If they really wanted you around, they should have gotten you that qualifying offer. The trade request was well principled considering you had to wait before you signed.

Dude! Why leave New Jersey. You would’ve won a Stanley Cup!

Great stories Brendan. I just recently read Brian Burke's book "Burke's Law". Listening to pros like you and Brian speak of your life in hockey really gives us fans insights and perspectives on what it is like being involved with this wonderful sport. Good luck with this channel and anytime you want to tell another hockey story I am sure we'll be all ears. (I don't think your were even born when I attended my first Canuck game)

Hey Brendan think your best years we’re here in Vancouver what do you think

Love hearing the stories and really would like to hear some locker room or travel stories with the canucks and boys of the WCE. So happy you made a channel, you were always my fave when you were here on the team.

I’d love to hear some stories with coach Crawford

Haha!! Amazing stories, Brendan! I've definitely heard that people often find out they've been traded on Twitter or on TV rather than knowing ahead of time, but your personal examples are way more interesting than that. Thanks so much for sharing. I'd love to see you do a video after the next couple NHL playoff games as well. I loved your insight with the Vancouver series, and obviously cared way more about those games, but these playoffs ARE still very interesting and some slightly-shorter videos with your insights would still be SUPER welcome!

What I’d love to hear some dish about is what it was like working with some of the guys that you had played against for a number of years when you were traded. Also, who did you just not get along with as a teammate? It’s ok now…you can tell us! Also love the fishing channel.😎

Love the behind the scenes stories! I would have thought that your agent would have gone in to talk to Lou regarding trade requests? What’s the biggest chinook you’ve caught and have you been to rivers inlet? Thnx!

at 4:09, you show that cigar clip, is that because Lou had one in that meeting, or because he just has those big mafia boss vibes? or bothh

Love it, more behind the scenes stories please!

Great stories. Thanks for sharing!

Let us know what you think of the video! What other behind the scenes stories would you like to hear?

The reenactment with Lou killed me, esp the music! I think I’ll always remember March 14, 2000 but no one could argue that in the long run Vancouver was the right place for you. These videos are a great perspective, love watching!

Thanks for the video Brendan, love hearing from you!

Arturs Silovs has a promising future in the NHL, but with that said, it was hard to deny that Elias Pettersson had been playing injured, hopefully, he makes a full recovery.

A great series indeed, Canucks should be proud of what they accomplished this year. Can't wait til next season

I bumped into Brendan at Urban Fare in Yaletown back in the day. We had a wonderful conversation about sports. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, super humble and genuine. Unlike Cliff Ronning who acted like a jerk and refused to take a picture with me and my son and left my son in tears. It was awful!

Hughes with a Vezina eh Brando 🧐🤓😂 looking forward to your takes go Canucks go!

Outside of game 1 this was easily the least exciting 2nd round series to watch. I think the Canucks WAAAY over achieved this year, which isn't a bad thing, but reality hits you right in the face when it's game 7 and you have 1 shot on net in the 1st period and you show up to play for only the last few minutes of the game. Their style of play reminds me of the mid 1990s NJ Devils except less exciting, if such a thing was even possible.

Thank you, Brendan, love the channel. Keep up the great work. You were one of my favorite Canucks. I look forward to the channel growth.

I get vibes from this team of going through what happened to the Oilers after their run in 2017 when they looked incredible in the first 2 rounds, should have won the second round, but lost. Expectations were that the Oilers would take the next step in the following year, but with some roster changes, and some players not having great years, they took a couple steps back before they pulled it together to be where they are now. It does seem likely that the Canucks do take a couple steps back next season, with a bit less luck than they had this year, and with the moves that are sure to be made here in the off season.

8:54 No, Pettersson didn't dry up right at the wrong moment (playoff). He dried up long before that (when he was the leading scorer in Vancouver), after the all star game / after the trade, after the insane amount of changes to his lines (as they tried to find a good spot for Lindholm, which they eventually did, though everyone cried at Lindholm then), and he (Pettersson) lost his confidence. But it happened and started long before the playoff. He scored 14 goals in December, for example, but after the trade, after the all star game, that is when he lost it (he lost his confidence as a scorer). And yes, he can play playoff hockey (for example, he scored 18 points in 17 playoff games the first time arround, 4 years ago).

With all due respect --- you are sugar-coating the Canucks. Canucks sucked in the last game, literally. Outshot 23-4 in the first two periods? Are you kidding me? Lowest shots on goal of all the 16 playoff teams. Why? Their power play also sucks. Why? And the big critical question that is going to be a huge problem next season -- Elias Petterson. Highest paid player on the team, their star franchise player ----- was a huge disappointment and you are guilty of wishful thinking in saying that "hopefully" he will come back next year. It's not going to happen. The guy is over-rated.

As an Oilers fan and ex Vancouverite, I have nothing but respect for your team, coach and fan base. That was a great series. I love to see the towels waving, shout out to Roger Nielson.

Hughes is gonna win the Norris ** we all make mistakes BMO

Connor Brown sucks too.

The big picture is Skinner sucks. Oilers didn’t change their play for 60 mins.

Game 7 honestly the 1st period the Canucks kept dumping and would not rush jn their zone and also we shud have took more shots on the PP that was our biggest downfall

i see all the reviews now. People are all slagging the canucks for game 6 and 7 but you have to remember they were suppose to be a bubble team and barely make the playoffs They won the division. Secondly they everyone said they were not a good playoff team ranked 11th out of 16teams and they got down to the final 8 and almost the final 4. Great stuff just applaud the effort and this team for being amazing now we can relax for a few days lets wait until we start crushing the team They deserve some time to move forward.

Soooooray

glad to see you back!

While I think the better team won the series, I can't help but feel that the rug was pulled in the Oilers favour . Canucks lost their superstar goalie and their top scorer, It would have been amazing to watch Canadas best teams play at their best, with their best.

Thanks again for your content. Looking forward to your takes in the offseason!

Pretty much what happened was that after game 5 the Oilers went into another gear whereas the Canucks stayed in neutral. It was clear as day what was happening and the Canucks couldn't handle them. It was a disappointing 120 minutes to end the season but it wasn't a disappointing season in total.

We're glad you're still with us. I'm looking forward to your off-season videos. What a season we had!!!