Donnie and Dhali - The Team
Catch two of British Columbia's most admired and respected sports journalists Monday to Friday on CHEK. Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal host Donnie and Dhali - The Team. Follow along with Donnie and Dhali as they interview guests, and have fun discussing the latest in local sports news. Tune in live from 10am to 12pm on CHEK, the CHEK+ app or download the Podcast to listen whenever!
Episodes
July 2nd 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.
July 1st 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).
June 30th 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).
June 29th 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).
June 26th 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).
June 25th 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).
June 24th 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.
June 23rd 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.
June 22nd 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.
June 19th 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).
June 18th 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.
June 17th 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).
June 16th 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).
June 15th 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).
June 12th 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).
June 11th 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).
June 10th 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).
June 9th 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).
June 8th 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).
June 5th 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).
June 4th 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).
June 2nd 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).
June 1st 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).
May 29th 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).
May 28th 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).
May 27th 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).
May 26th 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).
May 25th 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).
May 22nd 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).
May 21st 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.
May 20th 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.
May 19th 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.
May 15th 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).
May 14th 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).
May 13th 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).
May 12th 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).
May 11th 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).
May 8th 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).
May 7th 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).
May 6th 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).
May 5th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Pierre Dorion continuing to be part of the Canucks GM candidate list and tonight's NHL Draft Lottery.Joining the show is Jamie McLennan (14:18) and Craig Button (50:15).
May 4th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks GM search gaining a new name over the weekend and tomorrow's NHL Draft Lottery.Joining the guys is Landon DuPont (18:30) and Bob Stauffer (49:10).
May 1st 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about a potential big injury for the Canucks ahead of the World Championships and the ongoing Canucks GM search.Joining the guys is Thomas Drance (16:53) and Mick Akers from the Las Vegas Review-Journal (52:27).
April 30th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the ongoing Cnaucks GM search, a refresh on the list of names connected to it and the MLS Commissioner supposedly sending out a hacked tweet.Joining the guys if Farhan Lalji (17:42) and Prince George Cougars Defenseman Carson Carels (53:58).
April 29th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the ongoing Canucks GM search, Rick shares a new name in the mix and more.Joining the show is Moj (17:44), BC Minister Ravi Kahlon (29:13) and Craig Button (50:57).
April 28th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick remember our friend John Garrett.Joining the guys is John Shannon (17:00) and former Canucks Owner Arthrur Griffiths (52:45).
April 27th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the latest with the Canucks GM search and a signifcant show of support by Whitecaps fans this weekend. Joining the show is Elliotte Friedman.
April 24th 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the ongoing Canucks GM search, Brock Boeser heading to the World Championships and more.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (15:07), Farhan Lalji (51:47) and Tristan Blackmon (1:02:58).
April 23rd 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Ray Whitney's name being linked to the Canucks GM opening and more.Joining the show is Moj (18:45), Curt Malawsky (53:36) and Vancouver Rise Sporting Director Stephanie Labbe (1:02:05).
April 22nd 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about new names added to the Canucks GM search list and another night in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Joining the guys is Goldeneyes Forward Jenn Gardiner (20:35) and John Shannon (51:35).
April 21st 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a new name in the Canucks GM search and former Canucks having success during last night's playoffs.Joining the show is Craig Button (18:35) and Marty Biron (52:09).
April 20th 2026
On today's show Donnie has his first chance to chat about Patrik Allvin's firing, the guys recap Jim Rutherford's press conference and more.Joining the guys is Iain MacIntyre (17:07) and Jamie McLennan (53:28).
April 17th 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick react to the Canucks firing GM Patrik Allvin and hearing from players during locker cleanout day. Joining the show is Thomas Drance (16:55) and Farhan Lalji (59:50).
April 16th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks final game of the season tonight in Edmonton and a Canucks prospect moving on in the WHL playoffs.Joining the show is John McKeachie (16:10), Ryan Miller (31:23) and John Shannon (52:22).
April 15th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap the Canucks final home game of the season last night and talk about an impressive performance from Zeev Buium.Joining the show is Chris Pronger (15:30) and Moj (51:49).
April 14th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the final home game of the season for the Canucks tonight and more.Joining the show is Whitecaps Midfielder Jeevan Badwal (18:18) and Craig Button (51:58).
April 13th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about The Athletic NHL Agent poll calling the Canucks the worst run NHL franchise.Joining the show is Dick Zokol (15:35), BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke (25:32) and Elliotte Friedman (49:05).
April 10th 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about Cole Caufield hitting the 50 goal mark last night, the Canucks loss to the Kings and more.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (18:26), Ian Furness (32:38) and Drew Remenda (50:44).
April 9th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about an honest assessment Tod Leiweke provided this morning about the Kraken and the Canucks visit to LA tonight.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (17:00) and Dick Zokol (50:04).
April 8th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about another lackluster performance from the Canucks at home last night and Rick updates the latest he is hearing on Ryan Johnson's future.Joining the show is Moj (16:26), Ryan Johansen (29:35) and John Shannon (54:11).
April 7th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Torts and the Golden Knights visiting Rogers Arena tonight and if losing Malhotra or Ryan Johnson would hurt the organization more.Joining the show is Scott Oake, Craig Button and Tyler Zickel.
April 6th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Quinn Hughes comments on Thursday about his time in Vancouver and another significant coaching change.Joining the show is Jamie McLennan (19:07) and Stefan Rosner (51:13).
April 2nd 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap the Canucks offensive explosion against the Avs last night and chat about their first game against Quinn Hughes.Joining the show is Wild Radio Host Kevin Falness (16:20), Farhan Lalji (29:20) and John Shannon (49:57).
April 1st 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks visit to Colorado tonight and if a Mike Gillis reunion could work in Vancouver.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (18:38) and Moj (50:49).
March 31st 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick talked about Evander Kane's 1,000th game last night for the Canucks in Vegas and also the future of Patrik Allvin.Guests include Penn State Play by Play Voice Brian Tripp (20:04) and Craig Button (52:05).
March 30th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks visit to Vegas tonight, Evander Kane's 1,000th game and how the Canucks handle the media. Joining the show is Elliotte Friedman (17:55) and Daren Millard (53:25).
March 27th 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the Canucks 4-0 loss to the Kings, the pushback shown by the younger guys late in the game and more.Joining the guys is Thomas Drance (18:34) and Jon Abbott (52:35).
March 26th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the LA Kings visit to Rogers Arena tonight and the future of Manny Malhotra with the organization.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (17:45), Jamie Campbell (29:00) and Ken Holland (48:48).
March 25th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick talk about an entertaining effort from the Canucks last night against the Canucks.Joining the show is Moj (18:20) and John Shannon (52:33).
March 24th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick react to the Canucks season ticket holder released yesterday and tonight's young Anaheim Ducks team coming into town tonight.Joining the show is Emerson Etem (27:50) and Jamie McLennan (51:15).
March 23rd 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the lack of entertainment in Saturday's Canucks game and if this is the lowest point in the organization's history.Joining the show is former NHL Head Coach Dean Evason (17:53) and Craig Button (53:40).
March 20th 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick chat about the Canucks loss to a Stanley Cup contender last night and the sad history of the Canucks at the draft lottery.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (17:10) and Bruce Boudreau (49:50).
March 19th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about EP40 possibly heading to the ring of honour one day and also discuss a visit from the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at Rogers Arena.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (17:19), Elliotte Friedman (49:25) and Warriors Head Coach Curt Malawsky (1:09:57).
March 18th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about the Canucks win over the Panthers last night and EP40 bumping his goalless drought.Joining the show is Moj (16:40) and John Shannon (53:40).
March 17th 2026
On today's show Rick shares a dream he had overnight and the guys react to Nils Hoglander returning to the lineup and what is in his future.Joining the guys is Bill Wilms (19:26), Craig Button (52:35) and Sarah Nurse (1:03:56).
March 16th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about Trevor Linden's comments about a rebuild from Saturday night, the World Cup announcement and more.Joining the show is Kelly Hrudey (28:40) and Ivar Stenberg (54:48).
March 13th 2026
On today's show Ryan and Rick recapped the Canucks 4-3 shootout victory last night and talked about Pi Day tomorrow.Joining the show is Thomas Drance (19:15) and Ian Furness (51:08).
March 12th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick chat about a development in a possible site for the Canucks practice facility and the game tonight against Nashville.Joining the show is Farhan Lalji (17:37), Parker Burgess (42:42) and Alex Daugherty (59:18).
March 11th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick talk about Nick Schmaltz's new contract in Utah and what it means for the Canucks and former Canucks having a big night last night.Joining the show is Moj (18:43) and John Shannon (50:35).
March 10th 2026
On today's show Donnie and Rick recap the Canucks 2-0 loss to the Sens last night and chat about the Canucks best young player.Joining the show is Tosaint Ricketts (29:44) and Craig Button (52:08).
