Synopsis
The midday show on TSN 1040 with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price includes a full hour of solid Canucks' coverage during The Canucks Lunch, 12-1pm.
Episodes
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Dec 11, 2024: Canucks salvage point, Tocchet's odd post game
11/12/2024 Duration: 01h47minThe Canucks salvage a point at home versus the Blues, but it was an adventure! Matt and Blake have started to hear the first rumblings of coaching discontent from the fans, and they get into Tocchet's role in the middling play of late. Plus, we hear from coach after the game as he gets a little heated with media. The guys look at a heroic effort from Hughes, a darn good first start from Demko, and the possibility of JT Miller back tomorrow vs the Panthers. TSN's Frank Corrado joins to discuss what was happening defensively last night, and what the team loses with no Hronek or Brannström in the lineup. He talks about Tocchet's role in the recent run of play, and whether the home record can be salvaged soon. Then it's former Canucks executive Laurance Gilman to outline where he would be in contract talks with Brock Boeser, and potentially Thatcher Demko. Plus, despite decent results, should there be any panic to get the defenceman or two they need? All that, plus the Whitecaps and Lions sign some players, and t
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Laurence Gilman: Brock Boeser and Demko contracts. Should we panic about the D?
11/12/2024 Duration: 21minFormer Canucks executive Laurance Gilman to outline where he would be in contract talks with Brock Boeser, and potentially Thatcher Demko. Plus, despite decent results, should there be any panic to get the defenceman or two they need?
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Frank Corrado: Demko's first game back! Defensive issues continue.
11/12/2024 Duration: 22minTSN's Frank Corrado joins to discuss what was happening defensively last night, and what the team loses with no Hronek or Brannström in the lineup. He talks about Tocchet's role in the recent run of play, and whether the home record can be salvaged soon.
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Dec 10, 2024: Demko debuts vs Blues, Miller back with team
10/12/2024 Duration: 01h35minThe Canucks continue their homestand vs the Blues and welcome back Thatcher Demko between the pipes for his first start of the season. Matt and Blake talk about what to expect from the Vezina nominated goalie tonight, and the tandem of goalies going forward. JT Miller joined his teammates on ice for the first time since taking his leave of absence, and the guys talk about the scuttlebutt around his return, which is expected sometime this week. There are other lineup changes vs the Blues to talk about as well. John Shannon stops by with his view on the return of Demko and Miller and what this does for management's plans for a trade. Shannon also weighs in on the future of TSN and Sportsnet with reports swirling of big changes afoot. Then it's Cam Robinson of Elite prospects with his case for Hughes as a Hart trophy winner, the future of Boeser in Vancouver, plus his thoughts on whether the standout performers in Abbotsford could be leaned on as early as this season. All that, plus the Whitecaps make some inter
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John Shannon: Demko and JT Miller return. What are the Canucks' plans for a trade?
10/12/2024 Duration: 20minJohn Shannon stops by with his view on the return of Demko and Miller and what this does for management's plans for a trade. Shannon also weighs in on the future of TSN and Sportsnet with reports swirling of big changes afoot.
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Cam Robinson: Boeser's future in Vancouver. Do we have prospects that are ready to contribute regularly?
10/12/2024 Duration: 17minCam Robinson of Elite prospects with his case for Hughes as a Hart trophy winner, the future of Boeser in Vancouver, plus his thoughts on whether the standout performers in Abbotsford could be leaned on as early as this season.
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Dec 9, 2024: Canucks middling weekend, Demko and Miller return week
09/12/2024 Duration: 01h32minAfter a home win and loss over the weekend, Matt and Blake are left to ponder what this Canucks team really is right now. The injury to Quinn Hughes on Sunday, showed how tenuous a position the team is in defensively, and not even the imminent return of Thatcher Demko is likely to help. TSN's Darren Dreger reveals the return date of JT Miller to practice but that questions remain after that, and Dregs gets into all the chatter from the NHL Board of Governors meeting, not to mention the accusations of tampering that are flying around because of trade rumours. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops in for his weekend recap, questioning the depth scoring as many are in scoring droughts, but also questioning the Canucks willingness to use Vincent Desharnais after his recent spell of play.. All that, plus a great weekend for the Seahawks, and some other tidbits too!
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Darren Dreger: JT Miller has a target date...and it's this week! Also, news from the NHL Board of Gov's meeting
09/12/2024 Duration: 15minTSN's Darren Dreger reveals the return date of JT Miller to practice but that questions remain after that, and Dregs gets into all the chatter from the NHL Board of Governors meeting, not to mention the accusations of tampering that are flying around because of trade rumours.
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Jeff Paterson: A recap of the 2 Canucks games this weekend, and questioning Desharnais
09/12/2024 Duration: 17minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops in for his weekend recap, questioning the depth scoring as many are in scoring droughts, but also questioning the Canucks willingness to use Vincent Desharnais after his recent spell of play.
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Dec 6, 2024: Demko suits up as homestand begins, NHL trades!
06/12/2024 Duration: 01h35minThe Canucks go toe to toe with Taylor Swift tonight, err, the Blue Jackets, but with no bad blood, what style of game will it be? Matt and Blake look at the Canucks home record and wonder if they can shake it off going forward. The guys look at Tocchet's lineup decisions and whether the good kharma from the road trip will carry over, but Canucks fans know all too well that the injuries will eventually have an effect if they can't get players like Miller and Demko back soon to fill up the blank space. RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson joins the guys live from the rink as Canucks fans get set to rekindle their love story with Thatcher Demko, who suits up for the first time this season, as the backup. JPat opines on whether Höglander can play his way out of exile, and if 2 is better than one when it comes to goalies. Then it's The Sheet's Jeff Marek with a scoop on Höglander interest and whether you need to calm down on that story, plus he gets into the 4 Nation faceoff's role in holding up the trade of your wi
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Jeff Marek: Teams kicking tires on Höglander, Trouba on the move and the 4 Nations Faceoff.
06/12/2024 Duration: 21minThe Sheet's Jeff Marek with a scoop on Höglander interest and whether you need to calm down on that story, plus he gets into the 4 Nation faceoff's role in holding up the trade of your wildest dreams, and the latest in the trade of the NHL anti-hero in Jacob Trouba.
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Jeff Paterson: Demko suited up in a Canucks jersey again!
06/12/2024 Duration: 15minRinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson joins the guys live from the rink as Canucks fans get set to rekindle their love story with Thatcher Demko, who suits up for the first time this season, as the backup. JPat opines on whether Höglander can play his way out of exile, and if 2 is better than one when it comes to goalies.
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Dec 5, 2024: Canucks add Abby kids, Miller and Demko closer?
05/12/2024 Duration: 01h38minThe Canucks start to make some roster moves ahead of their 6 game homestand and the 4 Nations Faceoff rosters are announced, giving Matt and Blake all sorts of things to discuss on the show. They get into the Canucks that were snubbed for the tournament, when Demko and Miller will be working their way back into the lineup, and whether young players like Lekkerimäki and McWard can earn some playing time. Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by to set the record straight about his chat with Jim Rutherford and whether the Canucks President was trying to play the heavy. PJ also talks about Nils Höglander's future and all the roster machinations affecting the team right now. Then it's The Daily Hive's Rob Williams on Canucks fans' interest in the 4 Nations Faceoff, the Canucks lineup with and without Miller, and an important discussion on the craziness of the stadium district this weekend as Canucks fans and Swifties collide!
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Patrick Johnston: Setting the record straight about his chat with Jim Rutherford. Nils Höglanders future
05/12/2024 Duration: 23minPatrick Johnston of The Province stops by to set the record straight about his chat with Jim Rutherford and whether the Canucks President was trying to play the heavy. PJ also talks about Nils Höglander's future and all the roster machinations affecting the team right now.
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Rob Williams: Interest level for the 4 Nations Faceoff. Canuckleheads set to faceoff against Swifties!
05/12/2024 Duration: 15minDaily Hive's Rob Williams on Canucks fans' interest in the 4 Nations Faceoff, the Canucks lineup with and without Miller, and an important discussion on the craziness of the stadium district this weekend as Canucks fans and Swifties collide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 4, 2024: Wild one in Minny, Hronek update, Rutherford on Miller
04/12/2024 Duration: 01h38minThe road trip is over! The Canucks finish with 9 of a possible 12 points, despite all the injuries, and now have to focus on home prowess untill the break. Matt and Blake talk about the stand out peformances vs the Wild, the injury update on Filip Hronek, and Jim Rutherford's comments on the JT Miller trade rumours. TSN's Frank Corrado stops in to gives his review of the game vs Minny and what the Canucks are able to do in absence of the injured stars. Frank talks about the special teams stepping up, Soucy's resurgence, and Hughes elevating yet again as the season gets tougher. Then the guys are joined by new BC Lions head coach Buck Pierce, who talks about his return to the team he broke in with, his love for coaching, connecting with Nathan Rourke, and getting the Lions back to the Grey Cup. All that, plus an update on CFL free agenct and the Seahawks!
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Buck Pierce: Newest Lions coach and former QB joins us to talk about returning to BC.
04/12/2024 Duration: 11minBC Lions head coach Buck Pierce, who talks about his return to the team he broke in with, his love for coaching, connecting with Nathan Rourke, and getting the Lions back to the Grey Cup.
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Frank Corrado: Winning in the absence of several star players. Quinn Hughes continues to find new levels.
04/12/2024 Duration: 19minTSN's Frank Corrado stops in to gives his review of the game vs Minny and what the Canucks are able to do in absence of the injured stars. Frank talks about the special teams stepping up, Soucy's resurgence, and Hughes elevating yet again as the season gets tougher.
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Dec 3, 2024: Biggest test of the season? Canucks finish trip vs Wild
03/12/2024 Duration: 01h40minThe Canucks finish up the road trip in Minny, and try to go 5-1-0 along the way, and with injuries aplenty. Matt and Blake talk about this being amongst the biggest tests of the season so far for the team, if not the biggest, and whether there's anything left in the tank given how hard they've worked to this point. They also get into the fan discourse on the reported JT Miller trade rumours, and the continued silence on a Thatcher Demko return. John Shannon stops by to talk about Hughes as a possible Hart trophy winner, Pius Suter as recognizable player leaguewide, and the early disintegration of the NY Rangers. Then it's Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects on what he'd be willing to trade if he was running the Canucks, prospects or picks? He also gets into possible Canucks content at this year's World Jrs, and the overall reaction to the snubs so far by Hockey Canada. All this, plus a Lions coaching update and could Soto go to the Jays?
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John Shannon: Hughes for Hart? Flailing Rangers team interested in JT?
03/12/2024 Duration: 20minJohn Shannon stops by to talk about Hughes as a possible Hart trophy winner, Pius Suter as recognizable player leaguewide, and the early disintegration of the NY Rangers.