Episodes

April 7, 2025

Apr 7, 2025: Canucks officially on the ropes, EP40 shutdown?

After a win and loss over the weekend, Matt and Blake break down the last gasps of air in the Canucks season, albeit with some notable performances in both games. They look at the performance of some surprise players down the...

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April 7, 2025

Jeff Paterson: The return of Nils Höglander! Also, good minutes for Räty and Mancini

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson, with his full report card from the 2 games this weekend. He looks at the comeback of Höglander, Räty scoring again, Mancini getting prime minutes with Hughes, and the record 5 goal 1st period vs the ...

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April 7, 2025

Darren Dreger:Tocchet, Demko, Pettersson... so much uncertainty for next year.

Darren Dreger of TSN stops in to weigh in on the future of a pair of star Canucks. Dregs gives his thoughts on any possible movement for Pettersson, but also for Thatcher Demko as he plays out the string and tries to find the...

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April 4, 2025

Apr 4, 2025: Canucks worried about Tocchet? Högs' return, and the Ovie Chase,

As the Canucks return to practice, Matt and Blake take a look at who's there and who's not, including a possible return to game action for Nils Höglander. The guys also look at the reports of Canucks front office discontent w...

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April 4, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Canucks can't score at home, in OT or at 5v5...but other than that, the team is fine

Jeff Paterson is next on Jeff-day, and he talks about the season that's been for the slumping Jake DeBrusk, plus he documents the long list of team stats that have led to the sub-par season, from Overtime to the home record t...

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April 4, 2025

Jef Marek: Digging into the Sherwood hits record and the state of Tocchet vs EP40

Jeff Marek makes his weekly visit to chat about the state of the Canucks and Tocchet, and he gives his two cents on whether Tocchet and EP40 can be a thing going forward. Plus, Jeff acclaims the hits record Sherwood, and talk...

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April 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025: Kraken sink Canucks, Tocchet tactics and EP40's future

After the Canucks suffer a 21st loss on home ice this season, Matt and Blake are left almost speechless from last night's performance. So instead, the guys focus on the post game comments as Rick Tocchet's frustrations contin...

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April 3, 2025

Rob Williams: Canucks awards candidates, and the risk of apathy setting in.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams makes his weekly appearance, and goes over some Canucks season ending awards candidates, most notably MVP, most exciting and Unsung hero. He also weighs in on the Tocchet and EP40 storyline, and ...

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April 3, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Canucks losing their defensive prowess, and Rick Tocchet's viability for next season.

Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by to briefly discuss the game vs the Kraken, but also gets into the Canucks losing their defensive identity, and then a deep dive into Rick Tocchet's viability for next season, especial...

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April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025: Tocchet talks, and No Changes as Canucks face Kraken

After Rick Tocchet's first meeting with the media in a long time, there's lots to chew on for Matt and Blake as they get you set for the Canucks vs the Kraken. The guys react, and listen in, to the coach's comments on his con...

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April 2, 2025

Frank Corrado: A look at the lineup and potential shifts in ice-time and a frustrating NHL scoreboard.

TSN's Frank Corrado pops by to weigh in on the Canucks chase of the sizzling Blues, who just refuse to lose, and whether the frustrations of the out of town scoreboard eventually reach the dressing room. Frankie also gets int...

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April 2, 2025

Laurence Gilman: A timeline for Rick Tocchet's contract signing, and a look at when the price is just too much.

Former Canucks exec Laurence Gilman, going deep on the possible timeline for a Tocchet contract, and whether the coach will need roster assurances before he signs. Plus, LG weighs in on the price of coaches, and when too much...

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April 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025: Canucks back at practice, EP40 and Chytil updates?

The Canucks got back on the ice today, as they get set to open their homestand tomorrow vs the Kraken. Matt and Blake get you set with a likely lineup, and the latest on the injured players that were sent home off the road tr...

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April 1, 2025

Cam Robinson: Is it worth moving up or down in the draft? What should they do with the lineup for remaining games?

Cam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects to discuss his view on the Canucks mathematical chances, and what they should do with the remaining games on the schedule. Plus, Cam talks about any advantage to the Canucks of losing t...

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April 1, 2025

John Shannon: Tocchet negotiations and the new league's new TV deal.

John Shannon stopping by for his take on the Canucks falling out of the playoff race, and what it might mean in the Rick Tocchet negotiations. Plus, with all his experience, John weighs in on the new Rogers NHL deal and why t...

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March 31, 2025

Mar 31, 2025: Road Trip Review: Canucks playoff push ends

After falling to the Jets on Sunday, Matt and Blake take a look at what was likely the death knell for the Canucks' playoff hopes. The guys look at the deterioration of an over worked Quinn Hughes, the rise of some AHL talent...

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March 31, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Is there any life left in this team for the rest of the season?

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins too, to point forward on what the rest of the season may look like, and if there's any life left in the team. Plus, Jeff weighs in on what to expect at practice on Tuesday as we wait on the retu...

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March 28, 2025

Mar 28, 2025: Canucks battle CBJ and illness, as Tocchet chatter continues

It's another Canucks gameday, as the latest "must win" is in Ohio.. Matt and Blake take a look at the likely lineup as the Canucks will battle the flu bug and the Blue Jackets tonight. The guys look at what might be the final...

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March 28, 2025

Rob Williams: The successes and failures of Rick Tocchet and a 'seat beat' update.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams stops by for a deep dive into the work of Tocchet, his successes and failures, and the debate on whether Miller/EP40 will prevent the Canucks from meeting his price. Rob also gives you the requir...

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March 28, 2025

Jeff Marek: Coaching vacancies and potentially available coaches. How much does goaltending affect where coaches go?

The Sheet's Jeff Marek stops by to tell us what he's hearing regarding coaching changes around the NHL, the role that goaltending often plays in where coaches choose to go, and Jeff offers up his predictions on how the curren...

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March 27, 2025

Mar 27, 2025: Demko, Depth and Derek (Forbort) keep Canucks alive

After a complete team effort in a win vs the Islanders, Matt and Blake look at the recipe for success last night, including a heroic effort from goaltender Thatcher Demko. The guys look at a number of great performances and w...

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March 27, 2025

Patrick Johnston: What is Tocchet's plan for next year? Will we witness Willander this season?

Patrick Johnston stops by the studio to discuss Tocchet's plans for next season and whether the roster is a lure or an impediment to his return. Plus, PJ weighs in on whether young Tom Willander will be guaranteed action with...

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March 27, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Canucks stringing some wins together. Is there still more to give from Debrusk and Garland?

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to talk about the Canucks stepping up and stringing together wins, and he looks at whether there is still more to give from forwards like Garland and DeBrusk as the Canucks get offence by com...

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March 26, 2025

Bo no? or Bo yes? Canucks vs Horvat, Demko

As the Canucks continue to play with their backs against the wall, Matt and Blake take a look at the group tasked with getting the latest miracle vs the Islanders. Goaltending will be the key once again, but scoring has someh...

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