Episodes

Should the Canucks go all in on Jake Guentzel or should they spread the money around in free agency? Matt and Blake discuss the most prudent path to keeping the Canucks near the top of the NHL's pecking order. Daily Faceoff's NHL insider Frank Seravalli stops by to explain Canucks' off-season path of landing a big free agent winger to play with Elias Pettersson. Can they bring back Nikita Zadorov if they're able to move out Ilya Mikheyev? Frank walks us through it all while taking ownership for ...

Moving on after the signing of Hronek, Matt and Blake look at the next shoes to drop in Vancouver, which might be a trade of forward Ilya Mikheyev. The guys talk about news that the agent is now being involved in the pursuit of a deal out of town for the struggling winger, and whether the Canucks may have to pay to move on from the contract.

Patrick Johnston stops by with his take on salary retention vs a draft pick sweetener in a Mikheyev deal. Also, PJ weighs in on whether Jake Guentzel is th...

One down, many more to go for the Canucks front office! The signing of Filip Hronek officially starts the Canucks off season so Matt and Blake take a look at what’s next for the team, and whether there’s more to come for the current crop of free agents.

Frank Corrado joins the guys to give his overall scouting report on Hronek and what more can be expected from him over the next 8 years. Plus, he looks at the pros and cons of a Jake Guentzel signing and whether trading for his rights is worth i...

Matt and Blake record a special emergency edition of Sekeres & Price LIVE discussing the Filip Hronek contract extension! Then, we get into our regular-scheduled program. The Jake Guentzel sweepstakes will be at a fever pitch soon as we’re inside two weeks until free agency opens, so Matt and Blake have no choice but to react to the latest report that the Canucks will be all in to try and land the prized winger. The guys get into what that level of signing would mean to the balance in the lineup...

A weekend to remember in sports, so lots on the table for Matt and Blake, from Canucks free agent rumours to the Oilers finally rebounding to the US Open to the Lions' home opener attendance record! Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by to take a bite out of the Canucks recent storylines, including the value in possible long term investments in Hronek and Zadorov on the blueline. Plus, Jeff offers a restrained take on what to do with Ilya Mikheyev, and an aggressive one on the Canucks...

The possibility of the Canucks trading Ilya Mikheyev begins to take shape, so Matt and Blake take a closer look at that, as well as the other free agent possibilities. Plus, the guys begin a post mortem of the Stanley Cup Final with the Panthers leading 3 games to none, including all the Canucks ties. Then it’s Seravalli time, with Frank’s free agent frenzy foreshadowing! The Daily Faceoff insider gives in depth updates on the various Canucks situations, including retention of players and bringi...

A newsy Thursday in June? You bet it is! Matt and Blake chew on a bunch of tidbits today from the Canucks reportedly shopping Ilya Mikheyev, to the availability of Patrik Laine, to the signings of Kaako and Chatfield elsewhere in the NHL. Not to mention, the guys talk about Former Canucks AGM and S&P contributor Laurence Gilman parting ways with the Leafs.

Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by and gives his latest thoughts on the Canucks' off-season plan, which he thinks still may include a...

Big game hunting?

Despite the Canucks having several holes to fill on the roster, today the guys look at the possibility of the team devoting a lot of their cap space to bringing in a true difference maker to the team on the free agent market. Frankie Corrado stops by and gives his opinion on the matter, including his scouting report on the top tier and 2nd tier players. Also, Frank gets into the role of salary cap websites as tools for teams, but also talks about how players use the sites as w...

The Cup gets closer to Florida, but Patrik Allvin misses out his chance at a trophy, so lots to chat about for Matt and Blake on today’s show.

The guys also share their thoughts on Roberto Luongo having another 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the latest rumours on Canucks free agents, and the NHL shooting itself in the foot again with regards to the salary cap websites.

John Shannon then steps in and gives his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, the ups and downs of the Oilers, and the level...

July 1st is only getting closer and the guys are drilling down on what the Canucks really need, debating whether it’s Eias Lindholm or more wingers and defensemen. They unveil the name of the new Canucks skills coach as well, not to mention, the big changes in the salary cap and salary cap tracking.

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson joins the show today as well, talking about the assistant coaching changes for the Canucks and how that may affect the power play in particular, and what the ...

Reports are swirling about the possible return of some Canucks free agents, so Matt and Blake take it all on, from Lindholm to Zadorov. Can they fit them under the cap, and even so, does it cost them their ability to bolster the defence and winger corps? Not to mention, they get into the issue of committing long term to older players and guys that are “core” to the team.

Frank Corrado joins the guys as well, with another breakdown on the performance of Canucks prospect Josh Bloom at the Memoria...

The Bench Bosses are revealed! The Canucks have filled out the rest of the coaching staff next season, so Matt and Blake weigh in on the promotion of the Sedins and former skills coach Yogi Švejkovský. We hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet at yesterday’s media availability and try to unveil the thinking of the organization. The guys tackle what this may mean for the special teams, and how it impacts the momentum they had coming out of this season.

The Province’s Patrick Johnston stops by as well...

It might be the start of June but the Canucks are still making news, so lots for the guys to talk about. The team announced changes to their coaching staff today, so Matt and Blake discuss what that means to Rick Tocchet’s bench, and maybe the PP as well. Plus, their reaction to reports of Ian Cole moving on, and the poll question on whether the Canucks should overpay to get any of their free agents locked up.

Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravallli stops by to reveal he doesn’t think the Canucks will...

The Oilers-Canucks rivalry seems to be growing, long after the series has ended, as Matt and Blake react to a scathing rant by HNIC analyst Luke Gazdic. The guys get into the role of national media versus regional, and what fans look for in their hockey coverage. Also, they guys kick around the Martin Necas rumours, and how the Canucks stack up vs the teams that are supposedly involved.

Just by chance, it happened to be the usual day for longtime HNIC executive producer John Shannon to join the...

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The off-season roster construction continues for Canucks, and the Martin Necas sweepstakes are heating up too, so Matt and Blake go over the cost of acquisition for the scoring winger and if a Hronek-Necas trade would even make sense for Vancouver. Plus, with the Oilers-Stars into a best-of-3, are Canucks fans cheering against Edmonton?

Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli makes his weekly appearance to discuss his own comments about the market of Vancouver, but also Elias Pettersson’s post-season c...

The Canucks defence corps is in the spotlight today, as Matt and Blake wonder aloud who will, and who should, patrol the right side of Quinn Hughes’ pairing. The Canucks face big decisions on Flip Hronek and Nikita Zadorov, but there are other fish in the sea that might work just as well, and maybe one of them is Chris Tanev?

Patrick Johnston stops by with his own opinions on the matter, plus he looks at the Canucks coaching staff for next season and who could replace Mike Yeo as an assistant. ...

Should they stay or should they go?! On today’s show, Matt and Blake drill deeper into the possible free agent departures from the Canucks, from RFA’s like Hronek to the UFA’s like Zadorov, Joshua and Lindholm.

Frank Corrado weighs in on if the Canucks showed enough to run it back like they were, or saw enough holes to make changes. He also weighs in on the Elias Pettersson injury announcement, and on if that was considered standard or out of the norm. Plus, Frank has heated opinions on the “be...

Trade scenarios galore on today’s show as Matt and Blake explore the possible paths to Canucks changes and improvements for next season. Given Elias Pettersson’s struggles this season and his contract lacking a NMC, is that even a remote possibility?

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson then weighs in with opinions of his own on the Canucks choices of focus, whether it’s wing or centre or right-handed defence. Jeff gets into the team's needs, especially within Rick Tocchet’s system, and give...

One week after the end of the season for the Canucks, Matt and Blake take a further look at the off-season choices ahead, including the possibility of a short-term deal for Filip Hronek? And how different will the rest of the defence corps look, especially with reported contract offers already rejected by Nikita Zadorov?

Then John Shannon stops by with his review on the Pettersson injury claims, and the Canucks' reaction to it, not to mention their heightened bar of success. Plus, John outlines...

The Canucks GM and Coach have spoken, and Matt and Blake were listening to every word. Hear the key points from the newsmakers, and get the reaction from Matt and Blake, not to mention Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson and Patrick Johnston.

The gang looks at the bar of success being moved by the coaches and management, not just the fans, and the willingness of both Allvin and Tocchet to fix their own errors from the past season, and make the changes needed for next season. Then they get d...

Locker cleanout day for the Canucks! The entire roster met with the media today, so lots of emotion and many a quote to break down for Matt and Blake. The guys hear from players like Myers, Lindholm, Zadorov and Joshua on their futures, and whether they want to be back with the team. Injuries took centre stage too, so a full look at the comments of Demko, Pettersson, Boeser and Hronek on the extent of their ailments, whether real or perceived.

Sara Civian of Bleacher Report & Elite Prospects ou...

The off-season begins! After spending a day to lick the proverbial wounds, Matt and Blake begin the long task of looking at what’s next for the Canucks heading into next season. The guys look at who on the roster needs to stay and go, and which UFA’s are most deserving of another contract.

Frank Corrado stops by with his final thoughts on the series, where the Canucks went wrong, and he reveals what the team needs to do to put themselves back in this position next season.

Then the guys are joi...

After a loss to the Oilers in Game 7, the Canucks season is over, so Matt and Blake have a lot to discuss! The guys go over what went wrong in the nerve-racking final game, and where things could have changed.

They’re joined by former Canucks coach and player Marc Crawford and then the Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, with both addressing the injuries, the holes in the roster, and the questions swirling around Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They also get around to some of the great stories ...