Episodes

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025: Your Cup update: Stanley, Calder, Champions! EP40 NMC countdown and more!

The Stanley Cup Final rematch is set, and the Abby Canucks win game 1 in the AHL semis, so plenty to discuss between Matt and Blake on today's show. The guys get into the post mortem in Dallas, including another DeBoer-goalie...

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May 30, 2025

Jeff Paterson: A myriad of moves management might make. Value increases for the Abby Canucks players

RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson to talk about the myriad of moves that may be coming for Vancouver, and when they might happen. Plus what does the Abby Canucks run do for roster construction, whether that's via promotions ...

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May 30, 2025

Jeff Marek: Trade rumours around Pettersson, Rossi, Carolina, Buffalo. Should coaches shake hands? Should players touch trophies?

The Sheet's Jeff Marek joins in to weigh in on EP40, but also a likely Marco Rossi move somewhere, along with Carolina and Buffalo making some noise. Marek also has his thoughts on playoff behaviour like touching trophies, co...

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May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025: Abby Canucks Game 1, Panthers inevitability and the cost of Rossi

The Panthers have re-booked their spot in the Stanley Cup Final, and the guys take a look at the possibility of rematch with the Oilers. Plus, as the Abby Canucks get set for game 1 of the AHL semis, Matt and Blake take a loo...

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May 29, 2025

Ranko Veselinović: The longtime Whitecap on what it means to be a part of soccer success in Vancouver.

Vancouver Whitecap Ranko Veselinovic on his long tenure in the city, the season they've had to date, and the chance to lift a trophy on Sunday in the Champions Cup final. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today a...

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May 29, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Why have the Florida teams dominated for the last decade? What is Rossi really worth?

Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by to give his 2 cents on the reported asking price for Marco Rossi in Minnesota. Patrick also gets in deep on what has led to Floridian success over the past 6 years in the NHL, and the...

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May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025: Is Rossi right for Canucks? Cup Final almost set

Hottest day of the year in Vancouver, and a sizzling show for Matt and Blake as well! The guys get into the reports of Marco Rossi's immediate availability, and what the Canucks couuld offer the Wild. Plus, some news from Abb...

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May 28, 2025

Rob Williams: Analyzing trade costs and not wanting to mortgage the future

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with a look at the trade cost in acquiring a 2nd line centre, and states his case for the Canucks to protect the future by overpaying in free agency?! Rob also applauds the Whitecaps for doing wh...

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May 28, 2025

Frank Corrado: Do Canucks need Rossi? Suter? Boeser? Who's going to get the offence going? Re-uniting with Willie D

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to weigh in on the Rossi discussion and the likely asking price from Minnesota, and then looks at whether the Canucks could fill that need. He also talks about Pius Suter's possible return and the...

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May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025: Abby Canucks into semis! Silovs creating new trade scenario?

The Canucks are into the Cup semis! Yes, it's the Calder Cup, but still! Matt and Blake recap the 5-0 win in Colorado and the key contributors on the Canucks' prospect list. The guys look at Arturs Silovs' resurgence and deba...

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May 27, 2025

Tyler Zickel: Canadians play by play voice talks about the amazing Blue Jays prospects who are playing for the C's

Vancouver Canadians play caller Tyler Zickel on the rare chance we're getting to watch, on a daily basis, 2 of the top prospects in baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium, and how long he expects to see these guys here. @bet365: It's...

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May 27, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Recapping the Abby Canucks playoffs to date and updates on Silovs, Karlsson, Räty and more

RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to fully detail the game 5 win, and talk about Silovs' future, as well as the possible NHL career of Linus Karlsson after another pair of goals in the win. Jeff also digs on the pos...

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May 26, 2025

May 26, 2025: Bid on Bennett? Abby Canucks prospect recap

Matt and Blake start the week with a recap of the weekend that was, including the NHL playoffs and the Abby Canucks dropping game 4 to head to the deciding game 5. The guys look into the stars of the playoffs and who the Canu...

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May 26, 2025

John Shannon: Who can the Canucks acquire to help them get back to the playoffs? A realistic look at Sam Bennett's future

John Shannon stops by to scope the NHL playoffs, the Canucks' road to return there, and who they might be able to acquire to help them. John weighs in on Bennett's future, and the future of the Panthers as contenders, especia...

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May 26, 2025

Cam Robinson: Report cards and comparables for Canucks propspects on the way up.

Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects stops by for a full recap of the Canucks prospects cupboard in Abbotsford. Cam relates who is on track to contribute, who is ready, and who might be getting their final look in the organizati...

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May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025: Canada loses to Denmark?! Canucks' playoff readiness

Matt and Blake are ready to take into the weekend with a ton of hockey news. The guys get into how Canada could have possibly lost to Denmark at the Worlds, then pivot to the Canucks and the almost impossible search for a top...

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May 23, 2025

Noah Strang: Working the Canucks beat for the last 2 season and what they'll do this summer

Noah Strang of The Daily Hive also stops by as he steps away from the Canucks beat to chase his Masters in Journalism. Noah shares his highlights from the Canucks beat over the past couple of seasons, and where he sees the ac...

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May 23, 2025

Jeff Marek: Thoughts on Foote and who his assistants might be. Vancouver PWHL team gets a manager

Jeff Marek stops by to chat about the Canucks coaching situation and some possible assistants to be added. He also weighs in on the Islanders new GM and if selling off centres might be in his future. He also talks about Vanco...

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May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025: Blake's Back! Canucks prospects shining as Abby gets another big win!

Reunited and it feels so good! Matt welcomes Blake back from the World Hockey Championship, and the guys catch up on all the Canucks news from the past week, especially the hiring of Adam Foote and the media tour of Rick Tocc...

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May 22, 2025

Rob Williams: Should Canucks move a top 4 D to get a top 2 C? And Canucks Bar&Grill is gone.

Rob Williams of The Daily Hive drops by and gets into the chance of the Canucks using a rostered defenceman to trade for a centre, the Foote decision amongst all the other hirings in the NHL, and death of the Canucks Bar and ...

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May 22, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Jim Rutherford's future with the Canucks, and acquiring a C before free agency starts.

Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by to discuss the future of Jim Rutherford, and whether that had bearing on the Tocchet decision. PJ gives his thoughts on Foote's likely signature on the Canucks style of play, and on the ...

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May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025: Concerns about Foote, just not about his Kelowna tenure after Rockets owner comes clean.

Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson talk concerns with Adam Foote, his Kelowna tenure and new information about what went wrong, his salary and contract, and his assistants. They also discuss Canada at the World Championship...

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May 21, 2025

Cam Robinson: Who should assist Foote? Canucks options if they keep their 15th pick.

Cam Robinson stops by with his thoughts on Foote's hiring, the need for strong assistants, his tenure in Kelowna, and why trading picks for roster players will be difficult at next month's draft. Cam gives us his evaluations ...

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May 21, 2025

Frank Corrado: Can Foote get more out of Pettersson, or rather, help Petey get more out of himself

Frank Corrado joins to say that Foote's big challenge is getting more from Elias Pettersson. Frank tells us why a daily itinerary down to the minute is crazy stuff; the player must be trusted to get his work done on his own w...

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