Tsn 1040: Sekeres & Price

The great start for the Canucks has everyone talking, including Matt and Blake! They tee up the game versus the Preds, and tell you who’s in and who’s out. Plus, they react to Rick Tocchet’s thoughts on the bottom-six and the PK unit. John Shannon stops by with his take on Mikheyev’s start to the season, and on the state of the Pacific division overall. Will Calgary sell? Will neckguards become mandatory?  Will the Canucks ever be a part of another stadium/outdoor game? All the hockey news you need, plus a chat with Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini on his must-win playoff game on Sunday at BC Place. The guys are also going away a bunch of tickets to both the Whitecaps and the Lions playoff games this week, listen for your chance to win! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com

Matt and Blake weigh in on a successful weekend for the Canucks, including officiating in the Rangers game, scoring from the defence, expected goals warnings, even-strength play, the PK and the bottom-6. They also discuss the prospects of another Stadium Series game featuring the Canucks.Jeff Paterson, the host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, joins with his take on a good start to the season, the Rick Tocchet effect, JT Miller's season, Pius Suter's outage, officiating across the league and the bottom-six.B.C Lions head coach Rick Campbell stops by to talk about how the Lions used their bye week, the health of quarterback Vernon Adams, the contributions from the Canadian players, the state of the running game and stopping the run, plus what he expects in terms of the atmosphere at Saturday's home playoff game.Plus, we go to the people with our mailbag segment: 'To The People We Go!' Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go

Big weekend preview!  Back to back games for the Canucks on Friday and Saturday, so lots to get into as they try to keep the good start going. Matt and Blake listen in on Coach Tocchet’s comments after the morning skate, and reflect on the start for the J.T. Miller line and the PK. Frank Corrado pops in with first hand accounts of playing alongside Phil Di Giuseppe and the now retired Zack Kassian. Also, Frank looks at the help the Canucks are getting from around the Pacific division, and the province of Alberta in particular. Frank also touches on the pairing of Quinn Hughes & Filip Hronek. Friday also marks the return of “To The People We Go”, your chance for feedback on the show and the wide world of sports, with many takes on the Shane Pinto suspension and the Canucks defence pairings. Have a great weekend! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more

Matt and Blake discuss the Hughes-Hronek pair and how long it can/will stay together, Friday's game against the Blues, the scary scene with Vasily Podkolzin, Elias Pettersson's interview with Elliotte Friedman from the summer, and Zack Kassian announcing his retirement. The guys also talk about Shane Pinto's gambling suspension, a decentralized NHL draft, and the Lions' chances to take home CFL Player Awards.Patrick Johnston joins and talks about his story on Podkolzin pre-injury, and how his life changed after becoming a Dad. Patrick also covers the Canucks' start through 6 games, Nils Höglander's emergence and the bottom-6, the longevity of the Hughes-Hronek pair and the Pinto suspension.Rob Williams reflects on his blogger days and a funny story about Don Taylor getting in his mentions. He discusses the Canucks' 4-2 start, Podkolzin, and the Lions and Whitecaps being playoff-good for the first time since the latter joined MLS. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instag

It’s the end of the road as they know it, and they feel fine! Canucks go 3-2-0 on their first sojourn of the season and are 4-2-0 overall, so Matt and Blake go over all the unfamiliar feelings of optimism from Canucks Nation, and we hear from Rick Tocchet after last night’s game as well. They breakdown the night that was for a guy like Nils Höglander, the duo of Hughes-Hronek, and the fact the team didn’t even surrender 20 shots. Chris Faber enlightens with his thoughts on the game in Nashville, but also a thrilling OT win for the baby ‘Nucks, and another big goal from Vasily Podkolzin.  Frank Seravalli then stops by for his review on the execution of Frozen Frenzy in the USA, the future of outdoor games, and the three unbeaten teams that still remain in the NHL. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Canucks' road trip ends in Nashville, the guys check in on the poll question and where Quinn Hughes really ranks among NHL defencemen. Matt and Blake take a look inside the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy slate of games, and whether it will work for viewers in Canada.John Shannon stops by, and using his decades of experience, gives his take on the experiment of staggered games on the schedule. Plus, John and the guys go deep on whether the teams in the Pacific time zone are truly at a disadvantage when it comes to winning individual trophies at the end of the season. All the hockey news you need, plus Whitecaps wingback Richie Laryea joins in to preview Game 1 vs LAFC, and to give up his secrets on getting PK’s. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

The Canucks got back into the win column on the road, so lots to break down on this Monday edition of the show.  Matt and Blake talk about the breakout game for Andrei Kuzmenko, plus the continued success in the crease for both Canucks goalies. The guys are also joined by Rink WIde: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson who adds his perspective on the road trip so far, the rise of “PDG”, and to the online campaigns in support of Quinn Hughes’ newfound defensive game. All the Canucks news you can handle plus a look at both the Lions and Whitecaps as they head into the playoffs, and both with home games coming at BC Place! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canucks are back to .500 after the blistering start, so there’s lots to talk about on today’s show. We get the full breakdown on the loss in Tampa with Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson joining Matt and Blake. Jeff details the night’s work from Tyler Myers, Thatcher Demko and Elias Pettersson.Frank Seravalli makes his usual Friday appearance and puts his finger on the pulse of Conor Garland trade talks, plus the possibility of a Myers trade sooner rather than later. Also, does Frank really think the NHL Draft will change its look? All that, plus a preview of the weekend’s worth of action at BC Place with both the Lions and Whitecaps playing their final games of the regular season!Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss Tyler Myers' struggles and the Canucks options if they continue. They talk about Conor Garland trade possibilities with a lot of urgency and suitors seemingly involved. More on new acquisition Mark Friedman. And a discussion on changes to the NHL draft format and how we'll those shoutouts to the team watch party at Applebee's. Or is it Chili's? Other topics include: the Lions chasing milestones in the season finale against Calgary; and the playoff picture for the Whitecaps heading into their season finale against LAFC.Patrick Johnston stops by to talk about what the Canucks can do with Myers, the trade scenarios with Garland, what can be expected from Friedman, and Rick Tocchet's style of play through the neutral zone.Rob Williams joins and says Tocchet has been great for fans and media. Honest assessments, emotion, turns of phrase...he's a great listen who will educate you on the game. Rob also talks about changes to the NHL draft format, and what will be lost if moves the way of the N

Matt and Blake discuss a 2-0 loss to Philly and Wednesday's Canucks news. Topics include: the play of Tyler Myers, Thatcher Demko as the only standout, Rick Tocchet's frustration with the effort, Conor Garland's game against Philly and trade request, poor officiating, Elias Pettersson taking a shot and missing practice, the hopeful return of Ilya Mikheyev, the penalty-kill looking good with Carson Soucy in the mix, and the acquisition of Mark Friedman.Frank Corrado tells us a John Tortorella story about a video session on shot-blocking and provides his take on what Garland needs to do to realize a trade. He gives us a scouting report on Friedman (whom he played against), and explains why Tocchet was so angry after the game.Chris Faber from Canucks Army & Canucks Conversation joins with his Prospect of the Week, and his take on the Friedman-Jack Rathbone trade. He recaps the loss to Philly with what went wrong. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok &am

Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks' 2-0 start, line-matching with Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, the game in Philadelphia, the players who have not yet scored, the penalty-killing personnel, the Jack Rathbone trade and peek ahead at the game in Tampa Thursday.John Shannon stops by with his thoughts on the undefeated Canucks, the team's identity under Rick Tocchet and Adam Foote, what it will take for Pettersson to win over eastern voters for league awards, and the marketing lift that North Van's Connor Bedard has already gotten the league.Vanni Sartini joins to discuss the team's regular-season finale Saturday against LAFC, the stakes at-hand, the possibilities for playoff-seeding, and the Canadians national team's vacant head coaching position. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast

Matt and Blake discuss this extraordinary 2-0 start from the Canucks, including outscoring the Oilers at even-strength, the play of Elias Pettersson & Casey DeSmith, the contributions throughout the lineup, the need to get stiffer defensively, the expected debut of Carson Soucy and practice in Philadelphia. Other topics include: a dramatic win for the Lions, the task ahead for the Whitecaps, a lowly loss for the Seahawks, and CanCon at this week's PGA Tour stop.Jeff Paterson, the host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, stops by to talk Canucks, topic include: counter-punching at the Oilers, the starts for Pettersson and Brock Boeser, the play of DeSmith, the penalty-kill, Nils Höglander with a two-point night, the injured guys and when they're back, Tuesday's game in Philadelphia, and Sam Lafferty stepping up for an injured Teddy Blueger.Dane Evans takes a bow after leading the Lions on the game-winning drive Friday. Evans tells us about having to be ready in that spot at the end of the game, doing so i

TGIF, albeit on the Friday, the 13th! But, lucky for you, that means we’re one day closer to game No. 2 of the Canucks regular season. We dive into the MLB playoffs, Russell Wilson's continued struggles, as well as looking ahead to what's in-store for the B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps.Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli drops by with his weekly update, and dives headfirst into Conor Garland trade speculation and what the change in agents means for all parties involved. Frank gives his take on possible destinations for Garland, and whether CBJ and Nashville might be involved. We also discuss NHL teams playing a man short in games, and what teams like Ottawa and Buffalo are doing in terms of signing their young talent for significant term and money that could pay off in the long-run. Jeff Paterson, the host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, joined the guys, rinkside from Canucks practice, with details on who’s healthy & who isn’t with only 1 day left before the rematch with the Oilers. We ask Jeff about

Matt and Blake digest a resounding 8-1 victory for the Canucks in their season opener against Edmonton. Brock Boeser's four-goal night, four-point games for Elias Pettersson and JT Miller, Thatcher Demko's performance and puking in his mask, new captain Quinn Hughes and his three-point night, Sam Lafferty's debut, Conor Garland's goal...the list of highlights goes on and on from a memorable night at Rogers Arena. Other topics include a concerning dynamic on the Pettersson contract front, changes for Saturday's rematch in Edmonton, new bells and whistles at Rogers Arena, and a new slogan.Rob Williams stops by to take a bow over his preseason Boeser prediction, and explain why No.6 has the whole market behind him. He takes us through the renovations at Rogers Arena, comments on the new slogan, and the captain ceremony.Patrick Johnston on why the Canucks won't play a skater short Saturday, on the Boeser-Miller-Di Giuseppe being a shutdown line, on the contributions of new guy Lafferty. And Patrick proves he's no

Matt and Blake survey the Canucks landscape with no shortage of storylines. Do they play a skater short in the season opener? What kind of deals can they make (if any) for Conor Garland? Where is all this Elias Pettersson backlash coming from? Can they acquire a defenceman from Columbus? Surely it's not Erik Gudbranson, right? Plus a Price is Right on what Andrei Kuzmenko does for an encore.Chris Faber stops by with his thoughts on opening night, on best-case scenarios for Garland, on Pettersson's future, and the search for defencemen, as well as his Canucks prospect-of-the-week. Frank Corrado tells us who will do better transitioning to Rick Tocchet's style and who won't. He explains why the Garland trade request getting public is a big downer for the dressing room. He also gives us a scouting report on Sam Lafferty and the Blue Jackets defencemen available in a trade. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omn

Matt and Blake take stock of a season that is supposed to be different, right? Well....eve of the opener and they don't have a full compliment of forwards or defencemen at practice. Injuries and the flu playing a part, but so is the decision to delay surgery for Ilya Mikeheyev. Conor Garland has a new agent and is seeking a trade. Elliotte Friedman reporting that maybe the Canucks don't want to commit to Elias Pettersson if he doesn't want to commit to them. Plus, the GM speaks on why Sam Lafferty was acquired, and the camps of Ilya Podkolzin and Nils Höglander. Matt, Blake and Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson give their predictions for the Canucks season: points, standings finish, leading scorer, team MVP and a wild card storyline. Jeff takes on the roster and opening night lineup after the injury to Carson Soucy and the unknown availability of Teddy Blueger. He comments on the Pettersson matter, Mikheyev's recovery, and other teams around the NHL getting their business done before puck drop. John Sha

Matt and Blake digest the trade for Sam Lafferty; why it was necessary, what it continues, how he can help, and where this leaves others like Nils Höglander? They go through the draft picks traded out by this regime to fix the bottom-end of the roster, continuing a trend from the previous regime, which doesn't speak well of their player development. They also look at the defence corps minus an injured Carson Soucy, and after recalling Akito Hirose. They wonder about the demoted players (Jack Studnicka, Nils Åman, Christian Wolanin) and their futures with the Canucks? Plus, the trickle-down effect with Carson Soucy hurt and where that leaves the defence.Jeff Paterson stops by with his take on the trade, the conditions that led to it, and what it says about the Canucks' development and management. He talks about Mikheyev missing the start of the season, where Höglander is left in all this, the injury to Soucy and the defence corps that will start the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. L

Matt and Blake discuss the 45-year career of Stan Smyl upon his retirement from a day-to-day role with the Canucks, as well as the final preseason game lineup and the possibility of player moves over the long weekend. Does Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek mean desperation, loading up or no other right-handed options? Conor Garland with upward mobility for the finale, whereas Anthony Beauvillier and Nils Höglander are down. Plus, Noah Juulsen drawing in as Cole McWard comes out. Other topics include the Lions and Bombers in a 1st place showdown, Taylor Swift and the NFL, the passing of Dick Butkus, and the Caps in Seattle for a 2nd-place (they hope) showdown in Seattle. Frank Seravalli shares what he's hearing on the Canucks trade front, the possibility of an Elias Pettersson extension before the season, goalie-needy teams scouring the waiver wire, NHL salary cap and economics coming out of the pandemic, plus Smyl's near half-century with the Canucks. The host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, Jeff Paterson, d

And then there was one...preseason games left, that is. So Matt and Blake's analysis of the Canucks roster choices is heating up! Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by with his view on the cuts already made, and the choice of lineup for the Canucks in Abbotsford. Not to mention, his answer to the still unanswered question of “Who plays alongside Quinn Hughes?” Thursday’s bring Rob Williams in as well, and his hot takes on both baseball post season celebrations, the Canucks defence corps, and the best of days for both the Lions and Whitecaps. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss the lineup dressing in Abbotsford for the Canucks' penultimate preseason game; the decisions left to sort before the final roster is set; the path forward for Nils Höglander; the importance of these games for Cole McWard; how many starts for Thatcher Demko; as well as the opening of AHL training camp and the number of players on the farm team who could be called up this season. Other topics include the Lions and Whitecaps in huge games over the next 48 hours; and the Blue Jays blowing Game 1 of their Wild Card series. Chris Faber joins to begin his weekly Wednesday guest spots and tackles topics such as: is Vasily Podkolzin a bust? Can Höglander shine on the 4th line? Is McWard for top-4 duty? Will Rick Tocchet's defence-by-committee stand the test of time? What's next for Jack Rathbone. Plus his Canucks prospect of the week. Frank Corrado stops by and skewers the idea of defence-by-committee. He looks back on the decision to let Ilya Mikheyev play on a partially-torn ACL, plus he talks