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After more comments from Quinn Hughes on his future in Vancouver, Matt and Blake have a ton to discuss on the future of the Canucks. Is Hughes just keeping his options open, or did he tip his hand? The guys debate the painful possibility of a Hughes trade sooner rather than later, and whether any return would be worth it. Former Canuck and TSN's Frank Corrado joins in to discuss the Canucks options on Hughes. Frank details the national interest in the story now, and if he sees the Canucks being ...

Former Canuck and TSN's Frank Corrado joins in to discuss the Canucks options on Hughes. Frank details the national interest in the story now, and if he sees the Canucks being able to salvage the situation. He also gets into the EP40 bulk up and what could benefit Pettersson, not to mention his own career experience with a summer of weight gain.

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Rob Williams of The Daily Hive with his very latest on "Seat beat" and whether the arena should be ready for opening night. Rob also gets into the muted coverage of Elias Pettersson's wedding, and the possible fallout of the Hughes drama on and off the ice.

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As the informal skates continue at UBC, it was Quinn Hughes making news in Vegas. Matt and Blake take a look at Quinn's review of his brother's comments about playing together, and whether this noise can continue for 2 more years. The guys also look at Jim Rutherford's role in this, and whether he might have regrets about getting ahead of the story. Plus, via the drama around McDavid and Kaprizov, they look ahead to where these contracts talks could end up. Meanwhile, the rest of the team has ar...

Local soccer writer Simon Fudge expanding upon his reporting of a possible new investor in the Whitecaps. Who is he, what is he worth, and did Müller's arrival help make it all happen?

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Patrick Johnston of Postmedia is back this season and weighs in on the Hughes family reunion. PJ also looks at the new and improved EP40, his possible linemates, and what the forward "pairings" might look like under Foote. Patrick also gives us a sneak peek at his new book "Gino", and some fabulous Gino Odjick stories. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia is back this season and weighs in on the Hughes family reunion. PJ also looks at the new and improved EP40, his possible linemates, and what the forw...

The countdown to training camp continues, and on today's episode Matt and Blake listen in on Kevin Lankinen's comments on the season to come. The guys debate the division of workload between Lankinen and Demko, and what that could mean for the overall success of the team. Devils centre Jack Hughes spoke about his desire to play with brother Quinn, so needless to say, the show takes on the evergreen worry for Canucks fans and whether it's truly a concern for the season. Also, after the comments f...

Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson makes his season debut, and talks about the EP40 bulk-up, and what it might mean for the player and team. Cam also addresses the Canucks' goaltending approach, the overall prospects depth, and a possible surprise performer at training camp.

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The Canucks descend on Vancouver and tee off for the annual golf tournament, so Matt and Blake start the season by bringing you the biggest clips of the morning meeting with the media. The guys react to Elias Pettersson's claim of 13 pounds added for the season, and debate whether that or JT Miller's absence will be the bigger benefit for the season. They listen in on the comments of Boeser and Myers as well, on topics like contract extensions, Foote as head coach, Demko being ready to start, an...

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson was there on the scene and gives us the lay of the land from the golf course. JPat walks us through his key moments of the day, what stood out in his mind, and early guesses on the lineup for EP40.

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Hockey season is getting close! After many Canucks were spotted working out on the ice at UBC, Blake and guest host Jeff Paterson get into the early looks at returning injured players like EP40 and Thatcher Demko, plus the first look at Evander Kane wearing Canucks colours. We hear from Kane on the first impressions of the guys on and off the ice, plus details emerge on training camp in Penticton. Also, the guys break down the latest Quinn Hughes interview and whether there are hints on his futu...

The Sheet's Jeff Marek on the changing of the season, the Canucks' hopes around Kane, the Hughes and McDavid contract buzz, and the changes in the NHL CBA affecting trades.

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With the NFL season kicking off, Gregg Bell joins once again to discuss some interesting wrinkles and changes for the Seahawks this season, and the possible return of the 12's and home field advantage.

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With Matt away for the week, Blake is joined by Jeff Paterson once again, as the guys sink their teeth into the latest evidence of an Elias Pettersson redemption story. The Instagram video and offseason trainer endorsement from Sweden has the guys talking about. the likelihood of a true bounce back season for the player and the team. The guys also get into the recent reporting on Evander Kane's possible involvement in EP40's success. Then it's the 4th Period's David Pagnotta with his thoughts on...

The guys chat with 19 year old Arjun Nimmala of the Vancouver Canadians. The shortstop chats about the winding down of his busiest season to date, what he expects his offseason to look like, and what it's like to see one of his former teammates already on the cusp of being a Toronto Blue Jay.

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the 4th Period's David Pagnotta with his thoughts on a weirdly quiet NHL offseason, the Canucks lack of moves despite their needs, and whether the unsigned NHL RFA's are any closer to signing. Plus, will McDavid finish his career in Edmonton?

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The early NHL ratings and projections are starting to roll in, so Matt and Blake have you covered as to where the people and algorithm's have put the Canucks' chances. The guys look at the playoff likelihoods, and the EA NHL ratings as well, and if the Canucks are really better or worse than the fan consensus seems to be. TSN's Frank Corrado joins to give his 2 cents on the prognostications, and whether the Canucks may have one of the NHL's widest spectrums of possibilities this seasons. He also...

The guys are joined by TSN's Farhan Lalji to talk about the start of the NFL season. They get into the good starts for a couple of local linemen vying for NFL jobs, they debate the expectations for the Seahawks season, plus a quick peek ahead to the Lions last push for the CFL playoffs.

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TSN's Frank Corrado joins to give his 2 cents on the prognostications, and whether the Canucks may have one of the NHL's widest spectrums of possibilities this seasons. He also jumps into the early Team USA snubs of Boeser and Demko, and the possibility of McDavid signing a short term deal to stay in Edmonton.

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As the end of August approaches and the pulse of the NHL has almost disappeared, Matt and Blake discuss the strong likelihood that Filip Chytil is the de facto 2nd line centre of the Canucks. The guys get into the risk and possible rewards there, and whether the Canucks really had any other options. They also look at the wild night that was at BC Place on Saturday as Thomas Müller made his starting debut as a Whitecap and scored the winner in the final seconds. The veteran media man John Shannon...

Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth, fresh off a visit to Munich, with the reaction there to Müller's move to Vancouver. Plus, Manuel looks at the performances to date, and what the 3 week break will mean for Vancouver's supporters shield aspirations.

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Veteran media man John Shannon joins the guys to discuss his chat with Chytil last week and what stood out to him about the conversation, plus, whether the NHL's uneventful off season prevented the Canucks from making the centre move they wanted. Also, John weighs in on whether NHL team revenue needs the boost of a playoff "play-in".

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As USA hockey prepares for the Olympics, they'll do so without Demko and Boeser on their immediate radar. Matt and Blake get into the debate of what that means for the players, the fans and the Canucks' playoff hopes. They also get into what it means for Garland and Quinn Hughes, who got the invite to the summer camp. The guys also debate the apparent end to the Canucks' interest in both Rossi and Roslovic, and what that means for Filip Chytil, who has spoken about his summer prep to this point....

Rob Williams, of The Daily Hive, stops by to discuss the Olympic snubs and how it might ultimately help the Canucks. He gets into his confidence in Chytil as a true scorer for the Canucks, and whether he sees a different 2nd line centre in the Canucks' future.

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