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Gameday for the Canucks versus the Islanders, and Matt and Blake have you covered, including all the lineup possibilities and the absences of a few key players! The guys also debate the captaincy and who should take over after the departure of Quinn Hughes. The Sheet's Jeff Marek is back to talk about the first week "post Hughes" for the Canucks, and whether he thinks there was ever really anybody else that was close on the deal. Jeff has takes on how much farther the rebuild goes for Vancouver ...

Former Whitecaps gaffer, and new Halifax Wanderers coach, Vanni Sartini joins the guys to say goodbye to the city he's called home for the better part of a decade. Vanni talks about watching the players he coached enjoy so much success this season with the 'Caps, his thoughts on how the 'Caps might be able to fit Gauld and Müller on the pitch together, and his level of optimism on the possibility of Italy facing Canada in the World Cup.

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The Sheet's Jeff Marek is back to talk about the first week "post Hughes" for the Canucks, and whether he thinks there was ever really anybody else that was close on the deal. Jeff has takes on how much farther the rebuild goes for Vancouver and whether more veterans are on the way out or not. Marek also waxes on the prowess of Hughes and how the WIld are now legit Cup contenders.

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Another day past the Hughes trade, another day to wonder how the Canucks ended up here! Matt and Blake look at what the deal has done to the perception of Canucks management and whether this signals that brighter days are ahead. They also take a peek at Minnesota's reaction to the first week of Hughes being there, and the heartbreak it's given his former teammates in Vancouver. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops in for his final visit of 2025 and comments on the city's reaction to the Hughes tr...

DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins the guys to talk about the development of the Quinn Hughes trade and whether there were any other teams in the mix in the late stages of the deal. David looks at what it does for both teams, and whether anybody else is currently being shopped by Vancouver, or will be. David also looks at the rest of the NHL's readiness to make deals after watching both teams feel pretty good about the Hughes trade.

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The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops in for his final visit of 2025 and comments on the city's reaction to the Hughes trade. Rob gets into the possible next steps for the team and whether it's possible to get a third 1st round pick in the 2026 draft. He also looks at the Hughes legacy in the city and whether the remaining veterans may want to stay for the rebuild.

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The Canucks grab another road win and go back to back for the first time in 2 months, so Matt and Blake have to tackle the "tank or no-tank" discussion in today's show. The guys look at what "should" vs what "will" be done by the organization and take a look at how the new players continue to look in their new environment. Plus, the latest from Quinn Hughes in Minnesota as they also win again and Hughes talks about the practice faciity. TSN's Frank Corrado joins the guys to discuss his reaction ...

TSN's Frank Corrado joins the guys to discuss his reaction to the trade and what each team gets out of the deal. Frank weighs in on the possibility of the Canucks immediately improving after the deal and whether draftists shoud be concerned. Frank also looks ahead to the World Jrs and his expectations for Braeden Cootes.

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Gregg Bell down in Seattle covering the Seahawks, with his thoughts on the epic showdown on Thursday vs the Rams. Gregg looks at the amazing defence, the mediocore offence, and what needs to happen for Seattle to have success and take the upper hand in the division.

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Just days out from the Quinn Hughes trade, our guest co-host Patrick Johnston sat down with Jim Rutherford to get a scoop on how this whole thing went down. Patrick and Matt discuss all the things Rutherford had to say. The the guys also review some of the things Rutherford have said in the past, which don't quite line up with the current plan,

Cam Robinson, Editor of Elite Prospects joins us to discuss the Quinn Hughes trade, and what the Canucks should do with their draft picks this season. C...

Lean John, golfer from Vancouver, joins us to talk about her road to qualifying for the LPGA tour for this season and how happy she is to see Canadian golf taking shape. She also shares what it was like to grow up as family friends with the Celebrini family and pushing each other to excel in their respective sports.

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Cam Robinson, Editor of Elite Prospects joins us to discuss the Quinn Hughes trade, and what the Canucks should do with their draft picks this season. Cam also gives us a review of the young players that the Canucks aquired in the trade.

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Following the most impactful trade in Canucks history, the guys have much to discuss. TSN hockey analyst Darren Dreger and co-host of the Ray n Dregs podcast joins the show to break down the return that the Canucks got for Quinn Hughes. The guys also dive into what some of the other offers were from other teams around the league.

John Shannon joins Matt Sekeres and Jeff Paterson to chat about when and how exactly this trade came together and a look at what could be coming next from Patrik Allvi...

Dennis Bourque aka Berty's Sideburns @bourketuzzi on X, made a post 6 months ago that exactly predicted 3 of the 4 pieces in this trade! Mr Bourque woke up as a viral internet sensation as his tweet made all the rounds on Saturday. Dennis joins the show to explain how he predicted this so accurately so long ago, and if he has any other predictions in store for us.

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TSN hockey analyst Darren Dreger and co-host of the Ray n Dregs podcast joins the show to break down the return that the Canucks got for Quinn Hughes. The guys also dive into what some of the other offers were from other teams around the league.

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John Shannon joins Matt Sekeres and Jeff Paterson to chat about when and how exactly this trade came together and a look at what could be coming next from Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford. Also, who in management really put this all together?

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Mike Russo of the Athletic in Minnesota joins us to break down the Quinn Hughes trade from a Minnesota perspective. He gets into detail on what the Canucks are getting in return, and how this could actually help the team move forward and build a strong core.

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The unthinkable has happened...the Vancouver Canucks have traded Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. Matt Sekeres is joined by Blake Price, Jeff Paterson, Dan Riccio, Jeff Marek and Mike Russo to break down the return, as well as what this means moving forward.

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A newsy day on Sekeres and Price as Thatcher Demko makes his return vs the Sabres after a month long injury absence, and Matt and Blake also dive into the latest on the Whitecaps new stadium possibilities in the wake of their morning announcment from city hall. The guys get into the other lineup decisions for the Canucks game and a new injury concern on the forward lines, plus, the latest trade rumours and a comment from Hughes on his desire to stay in the city. Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster drops...

Rob Williams, national sports editor of the Daily Hive stops by for his weekly hit to talk about the Quinn Hughes comments, as well as the huge announcement at City Hall yesterday about the plans to build a new stadium and entertainment complex at the site of the now defunct Hastings Race track.

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Jeff Marek of the 'the Sheet' on the Nation Network joins us to talk about the league-wide reach of the Quinn Hughes situation and possible destinations for the Norris winning defenceman. The guys also talk about the state of team Canada, especially the goaltending, as we march toward a return to the Olympics.

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A newsy day on Sekeres and Price as Thatcher Demko makes his return vs the Sabres after a month long injury absence, and Matt and Blake also dive into the latest on the Whitecaps new stadium possibilities in the wake of their morning announcment from city hall. The guys get into the other lineup decisions for the Canucks game and a new injury concern on the forward lines, plus, the latest trade rumours and a comment from Hughes on his desire to stay in the city. Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster drops...

DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins the guys to chat about the latest possible destinations for Hughes, including the Capitals, Penguins and Blue Jackets. He gets into the pros and cons of doing the trade now vs the summer for acquiring teams, plus whether the current Canucks managers are likely to be the ones that make the deal.

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Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster drops in live to discuss the future of the team on and off the pitch, and the details of the MOU signed with the City of Vancouver.

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