Patrick Johnston stops by with a story about Rick Tocchet after Wednesday's media availability and how he engaged the assembled press corps on an analytics discussion. PJ tells us about Adam Foote's growth as a coach, tells u...
Matt and Blake discuss a 3-1 win over Anaheim, the Anthony Beauvillier trade and where they should spend the cap space, Brock Boeser leading the league in goals, the Vegas game on tap Thursday night, Andrei Kuzmenko game afte...
Matt and Blake discuss the week ahead for the Canucks with games versus Anaheim, Vegas and Calgary. They talk about Andrei Kuzmenko's benching, hear from Coach Tocchet by way of explanation, discuss whether he will get to 20 ...
The weekend recap is here, and lots to chew on from Canucks land. Matt and Blake have you covered from a big win in Seattle to Kuzmenko’s benching to a loss to the last-place team in the NHL. The guys discuss if Rick Tccchet ...
A newsy game day for the Canucks as Andrei Kuzmenko gets scratched for the Kraken. Matt and Blake debate that decision by the coach, and what the changed lines will do for the Canucks as they try to avoid 4 straight losses to...
Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks losing 5-2 in Colorado, the sluggish play of Elias Pettersson and Andrei Kuzmenko, the bottom-6 stepping up, injuries on defence, the return of that big-game feel, Ray Ferraro on the colour,...
Matt and Blake discuss Quinn Hughes facing Cale Makar and how both teams are great examples of the modern defence pair. They look at the accolades flowing in for Hughes, from TSN to RDS to statistical comparisons to Bobby Orr...
Matt and Blake talk about the Canucks' 3-1 win over San Jose, whether Quinn Hughes can top Cale Makar as the league's top defenceman, learning to win low-scoring games and the royals on hand at Rogers Arena. The guys also go ...
Matt and Blake discuss the week ahead for the Canucks (how many points do they need out of 8 available), Saturday's loss vs. Seattle, improvements in even-strength scoring and the penalty kill, whether they should sign Ethan ...
Matt and Jeff Paterson, the host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, discuss Thursday's 5-2 loss in Calgary, and the upcoming game in Seattle. A contract extension for Elias Pettersson, 5-on-5 scoring, a tough night for the ...
The Canucks are in the middle of a busy stretch, but the wins keep coming! Matt and Blake take a look back at the win versus the Isles, the Bo Horvat return, and what lies ahead versus the Flames. Patrick Johnston of the Prov...
Matt and Blake discuss Bo Horvat's tenure in Vancouver, what would possess people to boo him, hear from Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes and J.T. Miller on the former captain, what Carson Soucy's loss means, the future of Nils ...
Big News Day! The homecoming is upon us, as Bo Horvat and the Islanders get set to take on the Canucks. Matt and Blake tackle what emotions might be at play for the players and the fanbase on Wednesday. Lots of other Canucks ...
After a big weekend in the sports world, Matt and Blake recap the Canucks' road trip out east while looking at the debacle that is the Edmonton Oilers. The guys also wrap up the season that was for the B.C. Lions after a loss...
One down and two to go for the Canucks on the eastern Canadian road trip. Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson sits in for Matt, and joins Blake to talk about a unique win in Ottawa and the role of luck in their start t...
The trip to eastern Canada begins for the Canucks! Matt and Blake preview the opening game versus the Ottawa Senators, but also review the recent comments from Trevor Linden on his time as President and the disagreements with...
Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks' eastern Canadian road trip, their hunt for a right-shot defenceman, trade rumours around Conor Garland and Anthony Beauvillier, the imminent return of Teddy Blueger, the availability of Cal...
Who needs the Oil, when the Canucks are electric!? Three wins over Edmonton already has everyone talking, including Matt and Blake, who go over the historic run of form with a fine toothcomb. Can it continue, when will it end...
Matt and Blake unpack a huge weekend in Vancouver sports with CFL/MLS playoff games and a statement victory from the Vancouver Canucks. Are the Canucks simply on a heater? Or are they serving notice of being a damn good team?...
Fresh off the orcas feasting on Sharks, Matt and Blake take a look back at the historic 10-1 win in San Jose. Is this anywhere close to sustainable?? Jeff Paterson stops by for his two cents on the night that was, the best ...
Big announcement day! S&P has joined The Nation Network! Matt and Blake start the show by detailing the big news and what it means for the listener going forward. Patrick Johnston of the Province weighs in on the week that’s ...
The Canucks just keep rolling, and the stars are shining brightly! Matt and Blake take on the continued success of league leaders like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes as the Canucks take down the Preds. Plus, are J.T. Mille...
The great start for the Canucks has everyone talking, including Matt and Blake! They tee up the game versus the Preds, and tell you who’s in and who’s out. Plus, they react to Rick Tocchet’s thoughts on the bottom-six and the...
Matt and Blake weigh in on a successful weekend for the Canucks, including officiating in the Rangers game, scoring from the defence, expected goals warnings, even-strength play, the PK and the bottom-6. They also discuss the...