Episodes

Summer of scoring? The Canucks bolstered their winger depth this summer, so Matt and Blake want to know what that means for the Canucks already lofty goal totals from last season. They also take their daily peek at the Olympics, and check in on the women’s soccer team and the men’s hoops squad as both go in search of golden redemption of different sorts. TSN’s Frank Corrado stops by with a personal scouting report on former teammate Daniel Sprong, and offers his thoughts on why it hasn’t all com...

After an action packed opening weekend in Paris, Matt and Blake return to take a look at the early results and tackle the Canadian drone scandal. Plus, there’s hockey news again! A possible new comparable for Quinn Hughes’ next contract with the Canucks, and reaction to some summer media sit downs with Jim Rutherford and Rick Tocchet, and their comments on Pettersson, the Sedins and more! Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by to chat some off season hockey, including the Canucks goaltending ...

Matt and Irf Gaffar talk loads of Canucks after Jim Rutherford's interview with the Bob McCown podcast, and Rick Tocchet's interview with The Athletic. Hear from Rutherford on Thatcher Demko's health and how his routine needs to change, on Elias Pettersson taking the next step, on where Daniel Sprong fits in the lineup and what he needs to do to be a more complete NHL player. Other topics include: Tocchet loosening the reigns, on why there was such an emphasis on defensive system, on Pettersson,...

With Blake away, Irfaan Gaffar sits in alongside Matt Sekeres to recap a busy weekend in the Vancouver sports scene. We discuss Daniel Sprong signing with the Canucks, his fit in the lineup and what it means for the rest of the forwards vying for top-six minutes. Patrick Johnston then joins the program for his two cents on Sprong, if we could see a trade on the horizon involving a forward for a defenceman, the plan for the Canucks crease next season and more.

We then welcome Wally Buono after h...

TGIF! Thank goodness it was Forty! Matt and Blake take a look Brock Boeser’s role with the team next season and whether it’s reasonable to expect another 40-goal season from the 27 year old winger, who has just one year left on his contract. The guys look at the roster as a whole too and whether there is one more summer move coming. Then it’s a focus on the B.C. Lions, with the return of defensive star T.J. Lee, and a chance to knock the Stamps down a notch. They preview the Whitecaps and Dynamo...

Who’s number one?! Who’s number one?! No seriously, who is the number one centre on the Canucks? With Pettersson’s cap hit now far and away the highest-paid player, Matt and Blake look at the top 2 Canucks centremen and how they compare. Also, are the Canucks done for the summer? The guys also look at The Leaf Nation’s response to our Jim Hughson interview and the burden of calling games in Toronto. Plus, another Whitecaps win and the Open Championship is underway!

Rob Williams stops by to talk...

After the Canucks’ signing of Arturs Silovs yesterday, Matt and Blake take a look at the Canucks goaltending situation and how it stacks up league-wide. They go over Jake DeBrusk’s comments on a recent podcast, and how his prior trade demands in Boston may be interpreted here. Then they take a quick glance at a recent draft prospect rankings list, and where Tom Willander may eventually be headed as a pro. Also, a preview of the Whitecaps match and a possible new signing??

TSN’s Frank Corrado st...

The Canucks are back…in the news at least! After Elias Pettersson gives an interview in Sweden and Arturs Silovs re-signs two-year deal, there’s lots for Matt and Blake to discuss on Tuesday's show. The guys look at the cap hit for Silovs and what it means for the next two seasons. There’s news to chew on in the CFL as some ex-Lions get hired to rebuild the Elks. Jesse Marsch says the Canadian men’s team is eyeing more dual nationals to bolster the squad, and a few of them have Whitecaps ties. P...

A WILD weekend in sports provides plenty of content for Matt and Blake today. The two local teams, the Lions and Whitecaps, were both dominant winners and continue hot streaks. Plus, all the soccer you can handle from Copa and Euro. The guys also get into a recent poll that shows the Canucks as a “liked" team by objective observers.

Former voice of HNIC Jim Hughson stops by to discuss the Canucks season and what he expects going forward, and he talks about what it’s like to follow a Canadian te...

The Canucks announce training camp for 2024, and they’re going on the road! Matt and Blake get into the Canucks calendar for the month of September, and the possibility of moving Tucker Poolman’s contract before then. Plus, they get into a debate on the Canadian lineup for the Copa America 3rd place match, and preview the Lions big showdown with the Riders.

Frank Corrado stops by as well, with his takes on summer weddings for NHL players! But also, his view on where the Canucks are right now in...

A lot of history lessons on today’s edition of the show, as Matt and Blake tackle the question of whether Quinn Hughes could join the elite 8 defencemen in NHL history that have recorded 1000 points. They also preview Canada’s historic appearance in the 3rd place match at Copa America, and the Euro final between Spain and England, with the English men chasing their first major trophy in a half-century or so.

The Province’s Patrick Johnston stops in to discuss where the Canucks contract talks ar...

Back-to-back Pacific Division titles? That’s what it is on the line for the Canucks this season so Matt and Blake take a look at the changes made by their closest rivals, and the Oilers specifically, to see how the Canucks stack up next season. The guys also look back on Canada’s failed attempt to slay the giant that is Argentina in the Copa America. How close were they, and can they eventually start to take down a world power like that?

Then The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins us for his...

It’s a massive match day vs Messi! The Canadian men’s National Team goes toe-to-toe versus Argentina and we get you all set, with a debate on where this stacks up in the history of Canadian sport. Matt and Blake take a look at the squad and the fans excitement about the match.

Ben Steiner from The Northern Futbol podcast joins to discuss the tactics from Jesse March and the likelihood of Canadian victory. Then it’s Jeff Paterson from Rink Wide: Vancouver with a look at the remaining vestiges of...

Who’s the best of the rest?! On today’s show Matt and Blake take the signing of Jake Debrusk out of the equation and look at the new role players on the team and who might be the best value added for the squad. They also look at the new TV deals being signed around the NHL, and start to look ahead tomorrow’s already legendary showdown for Canada in the Copa America Semi-final.

John Shannon stops by to weigh in on the daily poll, offer his take on the busy past month in the NHL, and where the me...

Summer weather is here and so are the sunny predictions for the Canucks! With Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) sitting in for Matt Sekeres, Blake and Jeff look at the possibility of newcomer Jake DeBrusk hitting an all-time high in goals and getting past 30 in the new environment alongside Elias Pettersson. Plus, we get Jeff’s final report from Canucks development camp, and the names of a couple players that stood out in that group.

ESPN’s Ray Ferraro then stops by for some storytelling abo...

We’re having leftovers today on Sekeres and Price, as Matt and Blake take a look at the players that remain unsigned in the NHL and look for any that may fit the bill for what the Canucks are missing. Most specifically, a puck-moving defenceman but perhaps a scorer as well.

The Province’s Patrick Johnston stops by for his review on the week that was for the Canucks, and talks about his picks for continued improvement for the Canucks.

Then the Daily Hive’s Rob Williams chimes in with his view o...

The Canucks shopping spree seems to be done for now, but still lots to discuss on what’s ahead for the team so Matt and Blake go over the next steps for the team in the wake of free agency. We also hear from Vincent Desharnais, the Canucks last signing of the day on Monday, and fresh off his run to the Cup Final with Edmonton. Then we hear from Tom Willander at Canucks development camp, as he gets set for what might be his final year of college at BU.

TSN’s Frank Corrado joins the show with his...

Meet the new-look Canucks as we get into Day 2 of NHL free agency! Matt and Blake walk you through the ins and outs of each Canucks signing so far and how they may fit into Rick Tocchet’s system, not to mention, how Tocchet’s system may change in light of the acquisitions. The guys also compare the roster of last season to the new group and see where there may still be holes to fill.

The Athletic’s Harman Dayal stops in for a chat on the free agent haul and discusses where the Canucks may be ge...

Free Agent Fiesta! The Canucks begin sculpting their team for next season and Matt and Blake have all the details. From the big-name Jake DeBrusk to important role players like Derek Forbort and Danton Heinen, the guys go over the strengths and limitations of each player and how the roster compares to last season. We hear from DeBrusk on why he chose Vancouver, and what he thinks of his former Bruins teammates who are joining him in Vancouver.

Rink Wide Vancouver host Jeff Paterson also joins t...

Ohhh soo close to July 1st free agency, and the Canucks continue to make news before they get there. Matt and Blake go over all the details of the Tyler Myers contract. We hear from the Canucks defence man as well, and then they tackle the decision to walk away from negotiations with Nikita Zadorov, with comments from Patrick Allvin as well. Plus, they start to drill down on where the remaining free agent dollars could be spent, more on the wing or more on defence?

The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Ser...

The Canucks are making moves! Lots to discuss on today’s show after Vancouver re-signs Blueger and Joshua and trades away Ilya Mikheyev and 85 percent of his salary cap hit. Matt and Blake go through the two contracts with a fine tooth comb and look at the ramifications of the trade and what it means for the Canucks free agent aspirations, including in goal where Casey DeSmith is back in the conversation.

Patrick Johnston of The Province joins in as well, and gives his thoughts on all the moves...

Question marks aplenty for the Canucks as free agency nears for many of their players and still only Hronek and Friedman have signed on the dotted line. Matt and Blake also take a look at a handful of former Canucks that will likely be available on July 1st, and whether any would make sense in a return.

It seems quiet now, but Rink Wide: Vancouver’s Irfaan Gaffar stops by (58:00) and tells us what he’s hearing around the Canucks, and whether he believes they’re still in on Jake Guentzel. Plus, ...

The Cup run is over, the off season officially begins! Matt and Blake recap what they saw in Game 7 of the Cup Final, and the aftermath, including the celebrations of Roberto Luongo, Paul Maurice, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. But it’s also the start of the NHL business for next season, and the trades have begun, so the guys go over all the moves to date and what they might mean for the Canucks’ aspirations.

Former HNIC executive John Shannon (44:00 min) stops by to review the trophy presentations,...

Another busy show for Matt and Blake as the Canucks off-season is set to hit overdrive this week with the full NHL offseason beginning tomorrow, the draft this weekend, and free agency just seven days away. The guys update all the usual files of Canucks free agents, and then get into some rumours of the day, including the possibility of a Tyler Toffoli return. In addition, the guys get into a Game 7 Cup Final preview and address whether this might just be the biggest game in NHL history.

Jeff P...