Podcast
Two of British Columbia's most admired and respected sports journalists have found a new home at CHEK. Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal return with Donnie and Dhali - The Team. Follow along with Donnie and Dhali as they interview guests, and have fun...
Jul 2, 2026
On our final show of the season Donnie and Rick look back on a couple of Canucks moves made after the show yesterday and we recap our band names, good guy list and more.Thank you for your support of the show for another season! We are back on September 8th.Joining the show is Moj, Thomas Drance and Farhan Lalji.
Episode page ↗Jul 1, 2026
Happy Canada Day!Donnie and Rick react live to NHL free agency kicking off including a few moves by the Canucks.Joining the show is John Shannon (18:27), Logan Stankoven (50:06) and Michael Dyck (1:02:58).
Episode page ↗Jun 30, 2026
On today's show the guys chat about Canada finding out their opponent for Saturday's match and the start of NHL free agency tomorrow.Joining the show is Iain MacIntyre (15:54), Paul Dolan (31:25) and Craig Button (50:16).
Episode page ↗Jun 29, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick break down a pair of trades from this morning involving the Canucks including bringing Brendan Gallagher home. Joining the show is Paul Dolan (15:36), Jason Bukala (28:26) and a short appearance by Elliotte Friedman (50:51).
Episode page ↗Jun 26, 2026
It's Draft Day!After months of discussion Donnie and Rick chat about NHL Draft day finally arriving and also the ongoing World Cup. Joining the show is Zach Benson (14:38), Thomas Drance (24:12) and Farhan Lalji (51:20).
Episode page ↗Jun 25, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap Canada's loss to Switzerland yesterday and talk about Ryan Johnson's pre draft media availability.Joining the show is Brendan Gallagher (11:50), Ray Ferraro (27:29) and Paul Dolan (54:39).
Episode page ↗Jun 24, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick recap a wild day in the NHL yesterday on the trade front and chat about Canada's match against Switzerland at BC Place.Joining the show is Moj, Paul Dolan, John Shannon and Caroline Harvey of the Vancouver Goldeneyes.
Episode page ↗Jun 23, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Mike Babcock era starting in Edmonton and the latest Canucks chatter ahead of Friday's draft.Joining the show is Craig Button and Sean Millington.
Episode page ↗Jun 22, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick react to the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade that went down yesterday and the future of American NHL players wanting to play in Canada.Joining the guys is Chris Peters and Jamie McLennan.
Episode page ↗Jun 19, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about Canada's historic win against Qatar yesterday and the one week countdown to the NHL Draft.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (16:55), Beck Malenstyn (28:44), Chase Reid (51:51) and Paul Dolan (1:01:27).
Episode page ↗Jun 18, 2026
On today's loaded edition of the show Donnie and Rick chat about Canad'a first World Cup match at BC Place this afternoon and more.Joining the show is Canucks Head Coach Manny Malhotra, Thomas Drance and Liam and Markus Ruck.
Episode page ↗Jun 17, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a couple of Coaching hires in the NHL this morning and 10 days away from the NHL draft.Joining the show is Moj (18:52) and John Shannon (50:05).
Episode page ↗Jun 16, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the end of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC starting next season and another night of entertaining World Cup action.Joining the show is Travis Green (17:26), Craig Button (51:07) and Mathis Preston (1:03:18).
Episode page ↗Jun 15, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship and opening weekend of the World Cup.Joining the guys is Paul Dolan (17:04), Jamie McLennan (53:00) and Nathan Rourke (1:07:56).
Episode page ↗Jun 12, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Ryan chat about Canada starting their World Cup today in Toronto and the Canucks making a GM hire.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (18:20), Paul Dolan (52:28) and Ryan Lin (1:04:30).
Episode page ↗Jun 11, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the crazy Knicks comeback last night, Patrik Allvin's landing spot and more.Joining the show is Jason Bukala (16:10), Farhan Lalji (51:10) and Milan Lucic (1:02:31).
Episode page ↗Jun 10, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about some names that continue to be connected to the Canucks and how they will handle adding more toughness to the roster.Joining the show is Moj (17:51), John Shannon (49:35) and Neil McEvoy (1:02:26).
Episode page ↗Jun 9, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a possible Mike Babcock comeback in Edmonton and another pending UFA centre getting signed.Joining the show is Troy Stecher (16:50), Craig Button (50:15) and Tyler Zickel (1:02:58).
Episode page ↗Jun 8, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the NHL Draft combine concluding over the weekend, arrival of World Cup week and more.Joining the show is Brendan Gallagher's Agent Gerry Johansson (17:57), Scott Wheeler (28:34) and Elliotte Friedman (50:48).
Episode page ↗Jun 5, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick discuss a new hire by the Canucks in their Hockey Ops department and continue to recap what they heard from Manny Malhotra yesterday.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (16:20) and Moj (52:23).
Episode page ↗Jun 4, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about their sick day yesterday and Manny Malhotra officially being introduced as Canucks Head Coach today.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (16:50) and John Shannon (1:03:10).
Episode page ↗Jun 2, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Ryan chat about the Canucks making Manny Malhotra officially their next Head Coach and more.Joining the show is Markus Naslund (19:12), Craig Button (52:49) and Victor Montagliani (1:03:52).
Episode page ↗Jun 1, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Brendan Gallagher's comments today about his future in Montreal and more.Joining the show is Paul Dolan (16:42) and Jamie McLennan (52:38).
Episode page ↗May 29, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the wait for next Canucks Head Coach, former players rejoining the organization and more.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (18:33), Corey Pronman (51:02) and Kenzie Lalonde (1:01:40).
Episode page ↗May 28, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick share their thoughts on the CFL jumping into the streaming world as part of their new media rights deal and more.Joining the guys is Thomas Drance (18:29), John Shannon (51:02) and CFL Commissioner Stewart Johnston (1:03:07).
Episode page ↗May 27, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the longer than expected search for the next Canucks Head Coach and Vegas punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals last night.Joining the show is Luke Schenn (16:24), Moj (47:57) and Todd Bertuzzi (58:21).
Episode page ↗May 26, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a beautiful goal by Ivar Stenberg over at the World Championship's and Montreal's loss to Carolina last night.Joining the show is Brandon Astle (18:40) and Craig Button (49:20).
Episode page ↗May 25, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the latest with Manny Malhotra possibly being named the next Canucks Head Coach and Vegas taking a 3-0 series lead against Colorado. Joining the show is Jesse Montano (16:50) and Elliotte Friedman (47:50).
Episode page ↗May 22, 2026
On todays show the guys chat about Montreal's Game 1 win over the Sabres last night, a catchy playoff song and more.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (16:55) and Farhan LaljI (52:32).
Episode page ↗May 21, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks already appearing in the community, Patrik Allvin's future and more.Joining the show is Brenden Dillon and Jay McKee.
Episode page ↗May 20, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick continue to chat about Adam Foote's dismissal by the Canucks and more.Joining the show is Moj, John Shannon and Buck Pierce.
Episode page ↗May 19, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick react to the Canucks firing Adam Foote and his coaching staff.Joining the show is Jamie McLennan and Craig Button.
Episode page ↗May 15, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about yesterday's introductory press conference for Daniel & Henrik Sedin and also Ryan Johnson.Joining the show is Brendan Batchelor (17:37) and Bruce Boudreau (52:04).
Episode page ↗May 14, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks 1pm press conference and what they want to hear from Francesco Aquilini, Ryan Johnson, Daniel and Henrik Sedin.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (18:17) and Thomas Drance (50:33).
Episode page ↗May 13, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick continue to chat about the Canucks landing on Ryan Johnson and the Sedin's to lead their Hockey Ops group and also BC Place showing off their new grass.Joining the show is Moj (15:20), Max Sasson (28:10) and John Shannon (51:42).
Episode page ↗May 12, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the ever changing Canucks GM search and possible good news about the Whitecaps future.Joining the show is Joe Haggerty (16:35) and Craig Button (51:45).
Episode page ↗May 11, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick reflect on the passing of BC Legend Ernie Punch McLean and the ongoing Canucks GM search apparently nearing the finish line.Joining the guys is Stan Smyl (18:33) and Elliotte Friedman (50:02).
Episode page ↗May 8, 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the Canucks narrowing their GM list down and a significant injury for Canada's Men's Soccer team.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (16:42), Scott Wheeler (50:45) and Neil McEvoy (1:04:51).
Episode page ↗May 7, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick talk about the continuin Canucks GM search and an apparent new group interested in purchasing the Whitecaps. Joining the show is John Shannon (17:52) and Farhan Lalji (50:14).
Episode page ↗May 6, 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks dropping to 3rd overall after last night's Draft Lottery and the ongoing GM search.Guests include Moj (17:50) and Shane Malloy (48:29).
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