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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August 8 2023 - Rick Dhaliwal & Patrick Johnston
08/08/2023 Duration: 01h24minThe long weekend is in the books, and Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson joins in lieu of Matt Sekeres. Blake and Jeff recap a couple of NHL headlines from the weekend, with the Erik Karlsson trade and Matt Dumba signing, and what it means for the Canucks. Rick Dhaliwal stops by with some news surrounding Tanner Pearson’s possible return, plus new contracts for Ethan Bear and Elias Pettersson? Patrick Johnston of the Province weighs in with his view on those situations plus his review of JT Miller’s podcast interview and what to expect of Ilya Mikheyev next season. All that, plus Hashtags, Errors and Omissions and more! 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.
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S&P Presents: Jim Robson & Squire Barnes
07/08/2023 Duration: 01h19minIt's another special edition of the show on a long weekend! S&P Presents Vancouver Media Legends: Squire Barnes and Jim Robson. Matt and Blake spend the B.C. Day holiday speaking to two B.C. legends. Squire Barnes, ex of BCTV now Global, tells us why shaving his moustache and changing from specs to contacts helped launch his television career. He's been bringing British Columbians sports news and highlights for more than 30 years, so he gives us his thoughts on the Canucks as well as outlining his friendship with Michael J Fox and making it to the Ellen show. Jim Robson is the legend of all media legends in this province. The original voice of the Canucks outlines how he got the team's play-by-play job, how he could've been a baseball announcer in Seattle and Milwaukee, his first NHL game and a shocking encounter with Tim Horton, as well as his partnership with Tom Larscheid. He also reflects back on his famous calls -- "Adams, Greg Adams!" and "he'll play, you know he'll play" -- during the '94 Cup run.
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August 4 2023 - John Shannon
04/08/2023 Duration: 01h12minWith the B.C. Day long weekend approaching, Matt and Blake asked what comes to mind when you hear "B.C. Sports". John Shannon stopped by for his regular Friday appearance and hit on the latest from Edmonton where Conor McDavid's agent accepted a position with the Oilers and got his reaction to Tom Wilson's deal and what we might expect from the rest of August 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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August 3 2023 - Rob Williams & Axel Schuster
03/08/2023 Duration: 01h30minMatt and Blake discuss if the Canucks can one day surpass Connor McDavid & Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after it was announced that McDavid's agent would be joining the organization as the CEO of hockey operations. The guys analyze the Whitecaps acquiring Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea before welcoming Axel Schuster to the show to breakdown the additions and where the Caps are at ahead of their Leagues Cup match on Friday night. Rob Williams stops by and opines on whether the Canucks should re-sign Ethan Bear, the recent success of the B.C. Lions and Whitecaps, and how those two teams stack up against the Canucks. We hear from you, the listener in our weekly 'To The People We Go' segment where we go over the top comments, hot takes and 'Tell Me I'm Wrong' submissions on our social channels. 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
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August 2 2023 - Frank Corrado & Chris Gear
02/08/2023 Duration: 01h12minMatt and Blake discuss the Canadian 7 and where the Canucks might rank this upcoming season. They also talk about the plethora of centres in Montreal, and whether a deal could be struck to fill Vancouver's third-line centre role, as well as riffing off The Athletic's ranking of teams by contract efficiency and the progress the Canucks have made on that front. Frank Corrado returns from a summer vacation to discuss offseason training and how NHL players go about it, including when they're abroad on leisure time. Frank sizes up the Canadian 7, as well as some of the draft eligible talent at the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament, plus tells us about ex-teammate Sven Baertschi, who is reportedly retiring. Chris Gear joins to tell us about his new firm, Blackfin Sports Group, a consulting and legal firm based in Vancouver and specializing in the sports & entertainment industry. Chris gives us the lowdown on what they will do and who is a part of his team. He also handicaps the Elias Pettersson contract extension, and
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August 1 2023 - Patrick Johnston & Vanni Sartini
01/08/2023 Duration: 01h13minMatt (hiccup) has some issues in the final segment of the show, but pushes on to handle an extensive Es & Os segment including a (burp) mishap from the previous day. The guys discuss the need for another major Canucks move to be a playoff club, as well as the Lions game in Winnipeg Thursday with Dane Evans back at QB, and the arrival of a Mexican giant, Club Tigres, to BC Place Friday for a Leagues Cup match against Whitecaps FC. Patrick Johnston stops by after going quiet for week on social media and getting admonished by Matt. He discusses the rise of the Lions and Whitecaps and the new expectations of Vancouver sports crowd (winning) heading into Canucks season. They also discuss the brilliant career of Christine Sinclair amidst a colossal failure by Canada at the World Cup. Vanni Sartini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) tells us why Tigres is the best club in CONCACAF and how much he's looking forward to the test they'll bring to Vancouver, as well as updating his lineup for Friday and commenting on what the
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July 31 2023 - Farhan Lalji
31/07/2023 Duration: 01h26sBlake returns to talk shop with Matt on a terrific weekend for local spots. The Lions tie a CFL record for shutouts in a season with another blanking of the Elks & the Whitecaps come back from the death, at the death, to advance to the knockout stage at Leagues Cup. Other topics include the Canucks chasing milestones (and how team achievement needs to upend individual statistics) and Canada's awful performance at the FIFA World Cup. TSN's Farhan Lalji joins from Chicago to tell us why the Lions defence is so great and evaluates QB Dane Evans' performance off the bench in a win for the injured Vernon Adams Jr. Farhan also catches us up on Nathan Rourke's plight at Jaguars camp, as well as talk what the Canucks need to do this summer before training camp. 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
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July 28 2023 - John Shannon & Jeff Paterson (co-hosting)
28/07/2023 Duration: 01h14minMatt and Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson discuss the Canucks contending under this ownership. How they did once and can again if only this year-to-year management morphs into a better long-term plan. The guys also talk about Ilya Mikheyev's recovery, Andrei Kuzmenko's globetrotting and the progress made last year under head coach Rick Tocchet. John Shannon joins to recap BC Hockey Hall of Fame weekend in Penticton, including a tender moment between Brent Seabrook and his son; the Canucks timeline for contending; the NHL schedule matrix and whether the Canucks can avoid long, eastern road trips in October; plus the careers of Patrice Bergeron and Jonathan Toews. Paterson replaces Price for another edition of SvP: today's topic, can the Canucks contend over the next 3 years? 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 me
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July 27 2023 - Kevin Woodley & Rob Williams
27/07/2023 Duration: 01h15minCo-host Jeff Paterson, one half of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast duo, and Matt discuss Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko's forthcoming season: as a bounce-back candidate, as a breakout candidate, his workload, his backup, and his history with injuries. The Welcome Matt covers Elias Pettersson's next contract and how the Sebastian Aho extension serves as comparable. Kevin Woodley joins to discuss Canucks goaltending, including a new system under Rick Tocchet making it easier on the goalies and not being as reliant on the position, Demko's new offseason collaborator, the backup competition in camp between Spencer Martin and Arturs Silovs, the sweet spot in terms of number of starts, especially early in the season where feasibly Demko could play the first 14 games. Rob Williams gives us his lines and pairings for the Canucks on opening night, as well as takes us through ticket prices at Rogers Arena this season and in-game entertainment with the Canucks advertising changes to their game-day program. Presented
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July 26 2023 - Rick Celebrini & Jeff Paterson (co-hosting)
26/07/2023 Duration: 01h21minMatt and Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson talk about Sebastian Aho's rich contract extension and how it relates to the Canucks getting Elias Pettersson extended. They discuss the high and low ends of what Pettersson could make on his new deal, and compare him to Aho and other players in the same contract vicinity. They also discuss the Montreal Canadiens as a potential trade partner for the Canucks given the former's surplus of centremen. Rick Celebrini, the director of Performance and Sports Medicine for the Golden State Warriors, stops by to tell us how much he misses Vancouver and the tabs he keeps on his former employers (Canucks, Whitecaps). Rick shares stories about working at Rogers Arena with his two oldest sons (Aiden and Macklin) in tow. He talks about Aiden's journey to being a Canucks draft pick and what lays ahead for Macklin, the presumptive first overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft. He also tells us about the Warriors culture, which includes NBA stars keeping tabs on his sons' hockey c
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July 25 2023 - Patrick Johnston & Garrett Spain
25/07/2023 Duration: 01h27minRink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson joins Matt in place of Blake and discuss how many pieces are lacking for the Canucks to call themselves Cup contenders. The guys also discuss the glut of defencemen in Carolina after the Tony DeAngelo signing and who might shake free; as well as the remaining free agents and if anybody could secure a multi-year deal. Other topics include: Patrice Bergeron's retirement, the B.C. Lions extraordinary defence, Canada's second match vs Ireland at the FIFA World Cup, and a break for the Whitecaps in Leagues Cup. Patrick Johnston guests and talks about the departure of Canucks AGM Derek Clancey, the trading out of so many draft picks this decade, and what it will take for the Canucks to contend. And Vancouver Canadians outfielder Garrett Spain tells us about his first love (hockey) growing up as a Nashville Jr Predator, and about his penchant for dramatic home runs in what's being called "The Summer of Spain" out at The Nat. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on so
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July 24 2023 - Rick Campbell & Jeff Paterson (co-hosting)
24/07/2023 Duration: 01h05minRink Wide: Vancouver podcast co-host Jeff Paterson sits in for a vacationing Blake Price and discusses the two-year anniversary of the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade as well as Brock Boeser's chances at 30 goals and all the traded out draft picks since 2015. Had they kept them, would the Canucks be a Cup contender? B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell, fresh off a win on Saturday, stops by with good news on quarterback Vernon Adams' knee injury, as well as thoughts about his incredible defence and this weekend's upcoming game in Edmonton. The guys also discuss Brian Harman winning the Open Championship, an extraordinary Leagues Cup match for the Whitecaps on Friday, and the Jays-Mariners series which lived up to its billing. 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 m
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July 21 2023 - John Shannon & Jeff Paterson (co-hosting)
21/07/2023 Duration: 01h16minWith Matt off, it's the return of the Price and Paterson show, featuring Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host, Jeff Paterson! Blake and Jeff tee up a big weekend of local sports, including the Jays vs. Mariners series, the Whitecaps and Lions games as well as recapping the Canadian Women's first match at the World Cup. The guys then touch on Brock Boeser and wonder if he'll ever become the 30 goal scorer like many thought he would one day. The pride of Oliver, B.C., John Shannon, stops by live from his hometown to chat about the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023. John then chimes in on why Derek Clancey may've left the Canucks for the Maple Leafs, the Erik Karlsson trade rumours and more. The show wraps up with a fresh edition of Sekeres vs. Price debating if the Canucks need to sign another goaltender or not. 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 y
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July 20 2023 - Adnan Virk & Rob Williams
20/07/2023 Duration: 01h14minMatt and Blake talk about the capacity for blockbuster trades later this summer with so many frontline NHL players on the block, and a banner 2024 free-agent class that could well be traded too. They take a look at the Hurricances defence, where former Canuck Jalen Chatfield could rise into a top-4 role, particularly if Brett Pesce -- an ideal Quinn Hughes defence partner -- is moved. The guys also discuss a big weekend at BC Place with the Caps hosting a Leagues Cup match against Mexican powerhouse Club León on Friday, and the Lions welcoming in the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. MLB Network's Adnan Virk stops by to preview the Jays-Mariners series in Seattle, and give us his movie recommendation at the box office this weekend: Barbie or Oppenheimer. Rob Williams of the Daily Hive says the Canucks need another goalie just to be safe, and tells us about the new addition at the concessions stands at BC Place this weekend. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagra
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July 19 2023 - Connor Bedard & Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic
19/07/2023 Duration: 01h41minMatt and Blake talk about Canucks ticket prices, the loss of Canucks AGM Derek Clancey to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Hockey Night in Canada panel staying in tact. Other topics include the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, and upcoming games for the B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Connor Bedard, the first pick of the 2023 NHL draft from North Vancouver, joins to show to talk about draft weekend, expectations for his rookie season, playing inline hockey in the summer, and the abundance of BC players who are making waves in the NHL. Alex Gangué-Ruzic joins the show to preview Canada's chances at the FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as talk about the politics swirling about the club and Canada Soccer. Plus we go To The People for your Tell Me I'm Wrong submissions and Hot Takes. 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 abo
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July 18 2023 - Patrick Johnston & Mike Benevides
18/07/2023 Duration: 01h18minMatt and Blake talk about the departure of Canucks AGM Derek Clancey to Toronto; single-game tickets on sale and which home game they'd most like to attend this season; and the Erik Karlsson trade saga, seemingly down to two teams and a game of chicken. The guys also discuss the Lions shooting for another home/divisional win in Saturday's clash against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where the upper-bowl at BC Place has been opened; and the women's World Cup, which begins Thursday with Canada facing Nigeria. Patrick Johnston stops by to talk about the Canucks schedule, tickets sales, marquee games and colour commentator position, as well as Brock Boeser, his summer routine changes and expectations for next season. B.C. Lions special teams consultant Mike Benevides, a former head coach of the Lions, talks about the upcoming game but reminisces about his time with the club 20 years ago when star players and huge crowds were the norm. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instag
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July 17 2023 - Vanni Sartini & Nabil Karim
17/07/2023 Duration: 01h06minMatt and Blake look back our Friday's poll regarding Tony DeAngelo's availability and whether or not he'd fit with the Canucks; Connor Bedard signing with the Blackhawks on his 18th birthday; and how the Canucks' chances of making the playoffs next year would be greatly enhanced if Calgary and Winnipeg continue re-tooling this summer. Burnaby's Nabil Karim joins to talk about his journey in sports media that has taken him to suburban Atlanta covering the NBA and NHL for TNT. He tells us about the Rick Tocchet he knows from working together on the NHL panel, and previews a big summer for Canadian hoops at the FIBA World Cup. Vanni Sartini is back from punishment and will be on the touchline Friday for the Whitecaps' Leagues Cup match against Mexican side Club León. He talks about Saturday's 4-2 win over LA Galaxy, assistant Mike D'Agostino running the bench, and Lionel Messi coming to MLS. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go
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July 14 2023 - John Shannon
14/07/2023 Duration: 01h14minIt's Friday and with that comes another edition of SvP! Matt and Blake debate whether the Canucks are going to be a more entertaining team next season. Our poll question centres around if Tony DeAngelo, who was bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers, would be a potential fit with the Vancouver Canucks or not. The fellas discuss the Canadian basketball roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, as well as the behind-the-scenes draft video the Canucks released that showed they had the option to trade down in the first round on the draft floor. John Shannon stops by to discuss the rumours around a shakeup of talent at Hockey Night in Canada, where things are at with the Canucks broadcasting team for next season and Canadian sports media overall, some of the remaining storylines in the hockey world, and the health of his podcasting co-host, the legendary Bob McCown. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/
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July 13 2023 - Rob Williams
13/07/2023 Duration: 01h10minMatt and Blake discuss JT Miller as a potential Canucks captain, as well as No. 1. What kind of goalie would have to come into the organization to wear the honoured (not retired) number of Roberto Luongo and Kirk McLean.The guys also talk about the Whitecaps' 2-1 win over Austin and the yellow card given to coach Vanni Sartini at the end of the match.Rob Williams of the Daily Hive/Offside stops by to talk about penalty-killing personnel and coach Rick Tocchet's pledge to use Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes and Miller less frequently on that unit. Rob gives us a tutorial on what numbers can't be worn by new Canucks.Plus, we go to The People for your Tell Me I'm Wrong submissions, comments and feedback over the last week.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 mor
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July 12 2023 - Jason King & Sam Shaw
12/07/2023 Duration: 01h12minMatt and Blake discuss the brief tenure of Travis Dermott as a Canuck, and debate which young winger needs a stronger season: Vasily Podkolzin or Nils Höglander. They also discuss an in-season tournament for the NHL: a Canada Cup. Former Canucks player and assistant coach Jason King joins the show to talk about his time running the Canucks power play with terrific insight on JT Miller's input, Elias Pettersson's one-timer, and the bumper spot with Bo Horvat now in New York. Jason reflects on his time spent with the organization, riding shotgun with the Sedin twins, and how his family loved their time in beautiful B.C. An excited Sam Shaw joins the show after being a ninth-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Victoria shortstop tells us he hopes to sign soon and ultimately play for the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium. 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 informa