Episodes

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025: Good enough? Can the Hughes-EP-Boeser-Demko core bounce back?

The core is back for the Canucks, can they find their mojo once more? Matt and Blake jump into the return of the core group of Canucks players, with new contracts in hand, and talk about the odds of a renaissance from the gro...

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July 2, 2025

Khal Stephen: Rising quickly. What it's like playing in Vancouver at Nat Bailey Stadium.

The young superstar prospect pitcher for the Vancouver Canadians joins Matt and Blake to discuss his quick rise through the minors so far and what it's like playing in Vancouver at the legendary Nat Bailey Stadium. Thank you ...

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July 2, 2025

Frank Corrado: EP40 and Chytil as Canucks top 2 C? Bob McKenzie retires.

TSN's Frank Corrado then drops in to share his thoughts on the retirement of insider Bob McKenzie, the likelihood of EP40 and Chytil as the top 2 Canucks centres, and the need for Boeser's goals in a weird off season marketpl...

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July 2, 2025

Irfaan Gaffar: Insight into Boeser's change of heart and what it means to 'the room'

RinkWide's Irfaan Gaffar stops in for his insight on the Boeser change of heart, both by player and team, and what it means for the guys in the room. Irf also chimes on the Garland and Demko contracts, and how this team lines...

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July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025: Boeser Back! Demko deal done! Canucks decide to run it back

Free agency opens in the NHL and the Canucks decide to stay with the guys they have. Matt and Blake react to the re-signing of Boeser, Demko and Garland amidst a sea of mediocrity in the NHL market. The guys debate the gamble...

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July 1, 2025

Cam Robinson: Boeser's importance on offence and 'in the room'

Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects on the Boeser contract, the draft team discount, and Boeser's importance on the ice and in the room. Cam also weighs in on the full Canucks draft class, and who might provide the highest end ...

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July 1, 2025

Jeff Paterson: LIVE from Allvin press conference. Are the Canucks a playoff team now?

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins after the Patrik Allvin media conference to discuss the GM's remarks and the day as a whole. JPat discusses the playoff likelihood of this team, the offensive capabilities, and the decisions in ...

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June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025: Free Agency Eve! Canucks set to extend Demko, and Abby Canucks stars re-signed

The Frenzy is almost here! Matt and Blake get you set for NHL free agency as the final bits of business are attended to before the new financial year begins. The guys get into the imminent re-signing of Thatcher Demko and how...

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June 30, 2025

Darren Dreger: What is happening with Brock Boeser and Pius Suter?

TSN's Darren Dreger drops in with the very latest on what conversations the Canucks are having with possible trade partners, and internally about other free agents. Dregs also has the goods on where Canucks free agents, like ...

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June 30, 2025

Steven Ellis: A look at what the Canucks can expect from this year's draft class

A look back to draft day as The Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis joins the guys to dive deep into the Canucks' entire draft class. Steven gets into any themes overall, and which players are particularly intriguing, not to mention...

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June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025: Draft Day Special! And Garland extends in Vancouver

The much anticipated 2025 NHL Draft is here and Sekeres and Price are live for the first round. Much to many people's surprise, the Canucks do in fact, make their 1st round pick. Connor Garland signs an extension. And the b...

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June 27, 2025

Jeff Paterson: A look at the pick, Garland's extension and Kane's addition

RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson joins Matt and Blake to discuss the Canucks pick, Connor Garland's contract, the Evander Kane addition and what is still left to get done. Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's neve...

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June 27, 2025

Cam Robinson: Live from the Draft in Los Angeles.

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects joins us from the NHL Draft in Los Angeles, shortly after the Canucks make their 1st round pick. Cam and the boys review the newest Canuck, Braeden Cootes. Thank you to our great sponsors: @be...

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June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025: Kane able to help EP40? Reaction continues and so do other deals!

The aftermath continues in the wake of the Evander Kane trade to Vancouver, and Matt and Blake are looking at all the angles, including how Kane may or may not help the resurgence of Elias Pettersson. The guys listen to Patri...

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June 26, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Can Kane behave in Vancouver? A look at other trades around the league

Patrick Johnston of Postmedia then jumps into the fray with his thoughts on the acquisition, what Kane has left in his tank and how it changes what's next for the Canucks in the offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

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June 26, 2025

Jeff Marek: Fallout from the Kane trade and a look at the 3 headed monster growing in Canucks net.

Jeff Marek of The Sheet also stops by to talk about the trade and where it leaves the Canucks, plus the state of the goaltending market and where Silovs stands with a Demko extension now likely. Thank you to our great sponsor...

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June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025: TRADING DAY: Evander Kane to the Canucks, what's next??

The Canucks jump into the trade waters and make a deal for Evander Kane from the Oilers.. Blake is joined by guest co-host Jeff Paterson to break down the costs to the Canucks in dollars, cap hit, and PR. The guys debate wher...

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June 25, 2025

Cam Robinson: What does Kane do (and not do) for the Canucks. What are they doing on draft day?

Cam Robinson at the draft for Elite Prospects, with strong opinions on what Kane does and doesn't do for the Canucks. Cam offers up his list of players that could be used to clear space for the Canucks, and then presents a su...

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June 25, 2025

Darren Dreger: How did the Kane trade come to be? Canucks could be very busy over the next couple weeks

TSN's Darren Dreger joins to lay out how the Kane trade came to be, and what might be next for a Canucks team that he thinks may be among the busiest in the NHL. Dregs even goes through a rapid fire of players he thinks will ...

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June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025: Canucks win the Cup(Calder)!! Does MVP Silovs lead to a Demko deal?

The Canucks are Champions! Matt and Blake recap a big night in Charlotte as Abbotsford wins game 6 of the Calder Cup final! The guys go over all that was learned over the Cup run, and what it means for the future of the coach...

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June 24, 2025

Frank Corrado: Which Abby Canucks have the right skills to help the big squad next season? Canuck trades incoming.

TSN's Frank Corrado joins as well, discussing what a deep AHL playoff run can do for a player, positively and negatively. He gives his two cents on whether Linus Karlsson's brand of hockey should be transferrable to the NHL, ...

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June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025: NHL deals being made without the Canucks, Abby plays for the Cup.. again!

The simmer of the NHL offseason continues with signings and trades, but no sign of the Canucks jumping in just yet. Matt and Blake talk about the deals so far, and what it means for the Canucks. Should they have been in on an...

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June 23, 2025

John Shannon: Buyers and sellers around the league and evaluating available FA's

John Shannon with a wide look around the NHL for the sellers and buyers, especially those that may interest the Canucks. John has strong takes on the value of several players including the relocated Zegras, and others like Br...

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June 23, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Desperately seeking forwards, and can Abby bring home the Cup?

Rinkwide's Jeff Paterson also weighs in on the Canucks chances to win the title, and what he expects in terms of the lineup and tactical changes heading into the game in Charlotte. Jeff also gets into the NHL trades of Trevor...

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