Aug 6, 2026: Canuck most likely to break out in 2026-27; and B.C.'s Next One reveals himself at Hlinka-Gretzky.

Matt and co-host Jeff Paterson discuss which young Canuck is best poised for a breakout with Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren, Tom Willander and other youngsters are staring down increased opportunity during the rebuild. They talk about Langley's Liam Pue, a top prospect for the 2028 draft, having a sensational Hlinka-Gretzky tournament and declaring himself as the Next One from B.C. They also cover Kelly Hrudey's departure from Rogers hockey coverage, and an eight-year deal for an unproven player?

Frank Corrado joins to talk Elias Pettersson skating at the Kings practice facility and the procedure for NHLers finding ice-time in the offseason. Frank talks about the proposed Britannia practice facility and the wisdom of an eight-year deal for Buium.

Whitecaps midfielder Jeevan Badwal joins to talk about the club since the World Cup break, Leagues Cup and one year of playing with Thomas Muller.

And B.C. Lions running back Zander Horvath joins after his CFL player-of-the-week performance. He talks about the Lions setting rushing records, Saturday's game vs Hamilton and his football journey from growing up in the shadow of Notre Dame's Golden Dome.

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