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Michael Bublé Doubles Down on Canucks Fan Critique in On-Air Defense of Team

The singer used a radio interview to defend Vancouver’s management and urge fans to tune out negative coverage.

Overview

  • Appearing on Donnie & Dhali on November 27 after a social-media spat, Bublé reiterated his criticism of segments of the fanbase and said he was doing “zero backtracking.”
  • He stressed that he speaks only for himself, describing Canucks supporters as loyal yet worn down by years of disappointment.
  • Bublé praised president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford as one of the NHL’s top executives and voiced optimism about the team’s direction.
  • He took a swipe at reporter Frank Seravalli during the interview and told fans not to be swayed by what he called negative media.
  • On roster questions, Bublé said he would rather keep Elias Pettersson than prioritize J.T. Miller and suggested Quinn Hughes’ long-term status remains uncertain even to management.