Episodes

July 23, 2025

Patrick Johnston: What do the Canucks have to give up for a centre? Was trading Joshua the right move?

Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by to chat about the latest rumbling arounds the Canucks and what the team would need to offer to acquire somebody via trade, or alternatives, what they would need to pay a free agent that ...

Listen to the Episode

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025: Offseason done? Roslovic and Rossi files stay active

After a busy week of transactions, are the Canucks ready to sit on the cap space they have or make another move? Matt and Blake dive into the recent reporting on Jack Roslovic's suitors, and whether that may get too busy for ...

Listen to the Episode

July 22, 2025

Sam Shaw: Drafted by the Blue Jays, now getting to play at Nat Bailey. And some hot takes on the Canucks!

From the Vancouver Canadians, Sam Shaw from Victoria, who talks about his baseball journey and what it's like to play for the C's. Plus, Sam has hot takes on the Canucks! Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never o...

Listen to the Episode

July 22, 2025

John Shannon: Ramifications of trading Joshua. Rossi and Roslovic both still available.

Veteran media man John Shannon stops by to weigh in on the Dakota Joshua trade, a deal that he found surprising! John gets into the urgency that the Canucks may, or may not, feel towards the next deal they make. Plus, he eval...

Listen to the Episode

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025: The Joshua trade trickle down, Canucks have cap space to burn

In the first full show since the Canucks' trade of Dakota Joshua, Matt and Blake take a look at the move and all the pros and cons of bailing on the new contract after just one year. The guys look at the likelihood of the Can...

Listen to the Episode

July 21, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Deals have been made - now where does this leave the Canucks?

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops in to provide his reaction to the deal, and where that leaves the Canucks forwards, and the penalty kill, as it currently stands. Jeff also gives us his reaction to the trade of Arturs Silovs an...

Listen to the Episode

July 17, 2025

Dakota Joshua has been traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs!!!

Immediately following our show today, the Canucks made a major move, trading Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matt and Blake were on their way to a golf game, but immediately pulled over and broke the news. The guy...

Listen to the Episode

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025: CBA helping Canucks keep Hughes? Kids or vets on D for opening night?

The Canucks look better and deeper on defence, but who will get the call on opening night and throughout the season? Matt and Blake take a look at guys like defencemen Elias Pettersson, Victor Mancini and Tom Willander versus...

Listen to the Episode

July 17, 2025

Rob Williams: New schedule, new ticket packages, and what will the new coach do with all these D?

The Daily Hive's Rob WIlliams stops in to discuss the Canucks new ticket packages, big and small, and how two 8-game homestands may affect season ticket holders and the team on the ice. Rob also weighs in on the likely priori...

Listen to the Episode

July 17, 2025

Patrick Johnston: CBA helps Canucks keep Quinn. Willander WILL have an impact this season.

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston has thoughts on the defence setup as well, and strong beliefs on the impact Willander could have as early as this season. PJ dives deep into the retention of Hughes and thinks the Canucks certainl...

Listen to the Episode

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025: The Canucks schedule drops! JT's return, and a busy 2nd half ahead

The schedule is set! Canucks start the season on October 9th, 2025 and there are a lot of talking points as Matt and Blake take a look at the 82 game journey for the Canucks this season. The guys get into the possible wear an...

Listen to the Episode

July 16, 2025

Frank Corrado: A players perspective on scheduling and what players prioritize. How the D puzzle might fit together to start the season

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to give a player's perspective on the day the schedule is released. Frank talks about player priorities, what goes into a good/bad schedule, and why teams in Florida may get even worse travel than...

Listen to the Episode

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025: Are Demko-Lankinen the dynamic duo? The Canucks mulling more deals

The Silovs deal is done, and the Canucks crease is set with extensions for both goalies. So was it the right decision? Matt and Blake take a look at whether the approach is destined for success and whether the Canucks made th...

Listen to the Episode

July 15, 2025

John Shannon: Canucks business continuing deep into the summer. Would Crosby ever leave?

John Shannon stops by for his weekly chat and gets into the merits of All Star skills competitions, the Canucks continuing to do business deep in the summer, the goalie setup in Vancouver and where other business may come fro...

Listen to the Episode

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025: The Canucks crease is set as Silovs traded to Penguins

The trade that needed to happen, finally happens, as Arturs Silovs is traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Matt and Blake go over the return of an AHL player and a draft pick, whether it really was inevitable, and if this is a ...

Listen to the Episode

July 14, 2025

Dave Hall: What did the Canucks get in return for Silovs? A look a Chase Stillman

Dave Hall from Canucksarmy with his report card on Chase Stillman's play in the AHL, where he is likely to end up within the Canucks organization, and what the hole left behind by Silovs now looks like, both on the ice and of...

Listen to the Episode

July 14, 2025

Kevin Woodley: What is means to solidify the Demko-Lankinen combo. A look at Silovs, as we end the Arty Party.

InGoal media's Kevin Woodley joins the show again to offer up his insight. Kevin gives his thoughts on the career trajectory for Silovs, the Demko-Lankinen crease, and whether the goaltending Canucks prospects are still in go...

Listen to the Episode

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025: Canucks sign an 8th goalie with Medvedev, EP40 talks bounce back

Vancouver a goalie graveyard? More like a goalie factory! Canucks sign their 8th organizational goalie as Aleksei Medvedev signs his ELC with the team. Matt and Blake dive into what that looks like going forward and whether t...

Listen to the Episode

July 11, 2025

Jeff Marek: Some big names enter the rumour mill. A look at the changes to NCAA, AHL etc that will affect 18/19 year olds

The Sheet's Jeff Marek stops by to give his thoughts on a few new names added to the NHL rumour mill, and whether a guy like Mason McTavish would actually get moved by Anaheim. Then Jeff jumps into the changing face of develo...

Listen to the Episode

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025: Cootes signs with Canucks, opening night lineup debate

The Canucks have their top prospect, Braeden Cootes, sign on the dotted line for his 1st NHL contract! Matt and Blake talk about what it means for the team, especially in light of the new NCAA rules for CHL players. Cootes is...

Listen to the Episode

July 10, 2025

Rob Williams: Which Abby Canucks will graduate to the big club? Mocking up the opening night roster.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with his thoughts on how waiver eligibility may affect Canucks roster decisions, who might graduate from Abbotsford to the NHL, and he lets us know how he has mocked up the Canucks lines for the ...

Listen to the Episode

July 10, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Same team, but different? Canucks are going to have to find chemistry.

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the discussion on lines and chemistry and gives his confidence level in an Evander Kane renaissance season, amongst several other wingers who are also looking to bounce back. PJ also takes o...

Listen to the Episode

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025: Canucks camping in Penticton and is it time to overpay for a 2C?

Young Stars might be done in Penticton, but the Canucks aren't! Matt and Blake talk about the news of training camp returning to the Okanagan town again, where it's been before and what camps might look like going forward. Th...

Listen to the Episode

July 9, 2025

Frank Corrado: Should the Canucks make a risky trade to get the C they need?

TSN's Frank Corrado also joins the show, discussing how big a risk he'd take in a Canucks centre trade. He also talks about the modern NHL roles, and what has and hasn't change with centre ice men, and what makes a good centr...

Listen to the Episode