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Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to give his insight on the Canucks decision making around the centre ice position. PJ talks about team's confidence in the group they have and where they might be able to still make chances before the summer is through. Is Marco Rossi still a possibility? Plus, will the penalty kill potentially need a lot of help?

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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 group. They listen in on Boeser's media availability and what led to his return, and what it means for the future of Quinn Hughes. Plus, the guys debate whether there are still imminent moves ahead this summer or if the centre ice position will be slow played for as long as it ...

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.

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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 marketplace.

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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 up as it stands right now.

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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 on health, and whether the Canucks have the flexibility to add somebody at a later date. Plus, they get into the possibility of these moves helping in the effort to retain Quinn Hughes past the next 2 seasons. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins after the Patrik Allvin media con...

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 return if it all works out.

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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 goal.

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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 that affects the Canucks goaltending plans, plus their thoughts on all the Abby Canucks players that have new deals, and what that tells us about their plans, or lack thereof, come July 1st. TSN's Darren Dreger drops in with the very latest on what conversations the Canucks...

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 Boeser and Suter, might be headed tomorrow and on why trade targets like Rossi and Byram still haven't moved and may not ever!

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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 when to expect these players to make the big league!

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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 boys also recap and react to Evander Kane's press conference yesterday.

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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.

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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.

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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 Patrik Allvin's comments on the trade, and on the likelihood of Kane being on his best behaviour. They also chat about the other deals from around the league, including Peterka's departure from Buffalo. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia then jumps into the fray with his thoughts on t...

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.

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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.

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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 where this leaves the Canucks going forward as they try to improve for next season, and will a roster player have to leave now if they want a 2nd line centre? Also, the Abby Canucks return home and Arturs Silovs shares his thoughts on where he thinks might be playing next season...

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 surprise take on what the Canucks will do on draft day.

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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 be on the move this week.

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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 Manny Malhotra, and key players like Karlsson, Silovs, Klimovich and others. Plus, the trades continue in the NHL but the Canucks remain on the outside looking in, so the guys debate whether a Demko trade in a soft goalie market might make sense considering Silovs' playoff ...

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, and he gets into the NHL deals that we've seen so far and the ones that seem destined to happen.

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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 any of the trades so far, and who are they chasing now? The guys also preview game 6 of the Calder Cup Final as the Abby Canucks try to seal the deal for the second game in a row, and who will make the difference for them tonight? Rinkwide's Jeff Paterson also weighs in on the...

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 Bryan Rust and JJ Paterka.

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