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Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson drops by as well, giving a final scouting report on the U18 Worlds and if anybody there would be a good fit for the Canucks at #15. Cam also has news on the Tom Willander negotiations with the Canucks, which may change what they dangle in front of a team for that 2nd line centre. Cam also gets into his latest thoughts on the next coach.

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No Canucks games, but still plenty of Canucks news for Matt and Blake to dissect! The guys weigh in on all the news of the weekend, including: a change in Canucks ownership structure, the latest on team commitments to the World Championships, and apparently some lingering injuries to EP40 that will prevent him from playing for Sweden. John Shannon makes his weekly visit to chat about his chat with Jim Rutherford last week. John offers his new insight into the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver,...

John Shannon makes his weekly visit to chat about his chat with Jim Rutherford last week. John offers his new insight into the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, the coaching candidates in Vancouver, and where those two stories might intersect.

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Dave Hall from Canucks Army to recap the opening two games for the Abbotsford Canucks in their 2nd round AHL playoff series. Dave also gets into the role Tom Willander may have played for the team if he had signed, and he breaks down which Canucks prospects have risen to the occasion so far.

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The hiring has begun in the NHL, and with coaches being scooped up, who will land in Vancouver?? Matt and Blake get into the openings around the league and the likely candidates in Vancouver. Plus, they further address the possibility of ownership change for the Canucks and they recap the baby Canucks getting another win. Then it's RinkWide's Jeff Paterson to jump into the deep end of the Canucks coaching search. JPat offers his thoughts on what will tip the scales in the team's decision, from e...

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson to jump into the deep end of the Canucks coaching search. JPat offers his thoughts on what will tip the scales in the team's decision, from experience to style of play to affordability. Jeff also recaps the Abby Canucks' Game 1 win on the road in the 2nd round of the AHL playoffs

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Jeff Marek joins from The Sheet, discussing the Hughes predicament for Vancouver, and what the Devils might be thinking about all of this. Marek offers theoretical Hughes trade packages, and also gives the guys his pick to be the Canucks head coach, and its someone that has coached in Canada and knows the division well.

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It's been the best of times and the worst of times in Vancouver sports lately, and Matt and Blake have the latest examples of that on today's show. They examine the intersection of Tocchet's departure with the future of Elias Pettersson as a Canuck, not to mention some of the latest rumours reports surrounding the team. But they also get into the transcendent run of the Whitecaps after yet another win over Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, and maybe they can host the Champions Cup Final? Patrick Joh...

Patrick Johnston stops by to dissect the latest words of Jim Rutherford on the coach's departure, and offer his thoughts on who is next behind the bench. PJ also gets into the non-stop noise around the team, what it means for the future of Hughes and EP40, and he weighs in on the reports that the Canucks may be for sale.

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Rob Williams of the Daily Hive has been hoping for a Lightning loss in the playoffs so that Jon Cooper might be available, so we get his update on that after the Bolts go down in 5 games. Rob talks about the fan reaction to another offseason of upheaval and whether that will affect ticket sales. Rob also joins the debate on whether the Whitecaps would be able to sell out BC Place if the 'Caps get the chance to host the Final.

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Rick Tocchet walks away from the Canucks, so Matt and Blake are running to the mics! The guys listen in to the comments of President Jim Rutherford after he revealed the news, and they start to look ahead to what's next behind the bench: who is available, who would be willing to take on the job here with all its challenges. Former Canucks executive Laurence gives his thoughts on the team's coaching predicament and on the words of Jim Rutherford. Gilman talks about the difficult road ahead on the...

Former Canucks executive Laurence gives his thoughts on the team's coaching predicament and on the words of Jim Rutherford. Gilman talks about the difficult road ahead on the ice for the successor, the role Quinn Hughes' contract played in the Tocchet decision, and ownership's impact on the last 10 years of Canucks performance.

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TSN analyst Frank Corrado, who jumps in on the importance of the practice facility for a coach and organization, plus, Frank gives his picks for the next head coach from Manny Malhotra to Alex Burrows to the vets like Laviolette and Sullivan.

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Despite a tumultuous season for the Canucks, Quinn Hughes still got his Norris trophy nomination today. And with questions swirling about Hughes' future, Matt and Blake dive into the year that was and the years that could be for the incredible Canucks defenceman. Meanwhile, the guys also deal with the excruciating wait for news on the Canucks coaching front for next year, and for any update on their contract negotiations with top prospect Tom Willander. Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson stops by wit...

Sebastian Berhalter of the Whitecaps as they get set to face Lionel Messi in Miami tomorrow. Seb talks about his increased role this season, and the team's incredible hot streak as they sit in first place of MLS.

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Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson stops by with some reporting on Willander's situation, including the possibility of him playing in Sweden next season, and what his trade value would be if the Canucks used him as fodder. Cam has thoughts on the coaching stalemate as well, and provides some firsthand scouting from the u18 Worlds, and who might be catching the eyes of Canucks scouts.

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John Shannon on the Norris chances for Hughes, the draft lottery's viability on TV, and how surprising is the practice facility problem in Canucks hockey operations?

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No news is... strange news in the Canucks coaching drama. The weekend comes and goes, and the only news on the coaching front is that former Canucks assistant Mike Sullivan will not be back with the Penguins, where he worked with Rutherford and Allvin. Matt and Blake talk about what it all could mean, and whether the dynamic may have shifted with Sullivan now available. The guys also debrief the incredible winning weekend for the Whitecaps, Warriors and Abby Canucks. Jeff Paterson stops by to we...

The voice of the NLL on TSN, Teddy Jenner, with his recap of the Warriors big win, how the big trade has changed the season, and the chances they have of moving on to the NLL Finals.

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Jeff Paterson stops by to weigh in on the coaching news and Sullivan as a possible fly in the ointment. JPat gets into the wait on Tom Willander's contract, as well as a full post game reaction to the baby Canucks moving on to the 2nd round of the AHL playoffs.

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After the promise of news, still nothing from the Canucks on the future of Rick Tocchet, so Matt and Blake get into the uncertainty around the team and what kind of statement this wouuld be if they are rebuked by the coach. The guys also get into the historic night at BC Place as the Whitecaps defeat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Champions Cup semifinal. The guys wonder if the 'Caps can finish them off next week, and whether more fans will start to show up for home matches after the specta...

Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster with his thoughts after leg 1 of the semifinal and what this might do for the franchise as a whole. Plus, are there any more comings or goings from the MLS roster for the rest of the season?

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Jeff Paterson of RinkWide Vancouver stops by to weigh in on what Tocchet might be thinking, and what it will do for the evolution of the team. JPat also gets into the Abbotsford Canucks playoff series with Tucson, and the opportunity here for Arturs Silovs to restore his lustre.

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With a myriad of paths to take, Matt and Blake take a look at the options ahead for the Canucks to improve next season but also protect themselves from the possible free agency of Quinn Hughes in 2 years. The guys look at the debate between keeping or selling EP40, but perhaps applying that to Thatcher Demko. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by for a long look at the futures of Hughes and Elias Pettersson, and how all of that intertwines with the possible return of Rick Tocchet. PJ also weigh...