Episodes

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May 28, 2026

Rob Williams: What's the deal with Manny Malhotra? And World Cup events proving to be too pricey?

Rob Williams of The Daily Hive on whether Malhotra is still choice number one or are the Canucks ready to move on? Rob also talks about the possibility that one of the Malhotras doesn't like the idea of both being on the team. Plus, Rob's latest on the lack of interest in the FIFA fan zone and the lack of ticket demand for much of the World Cup.

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2086
May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026: Canucks don't perceive Malhotra conflict of interest; would they let Stenberg slip through fingers?

Matt and co-host Jeff Paterson discuss whether the Canucks can afford to let Ivar Stenberg pass them by. Should they trade up to #2? Should they take Caleb Malhotra over Stenberg at #3? Does his superior NHL readiness matter? The guys also discuss Henrik Sedin stating that the club will draft Caleb Malhotra, even if hiring his father as head coach, should scouts believe him the best players available.

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May 27, 2026

Craig Button: Malhotra family matters? A look at the latest update of 'Craigslist' prospect rankings.

TSN's Craig Button stops by to talk draft, working with family members and gives us insight on working the draft board with trades. Craig says he has no doubt Stenberg is a top-line winger, and that Malhotra is a top-2 centre.

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2084
May 27, 2026

Tyson Cole: Trade Hronek? And a full breakdown and prospect update from the Memorial Cup

Tyson Cole of CanucksArmy and the Blackfish Prospect podcast joins from the Memorial Cup to discuss the case for Stenberg, the conflict of interest with Manny coaching Caleb in the NHL, the merits of trading Filip Hronek and Canucks prospect Gabe Chiarot showing out for the Kitchener Rangers.

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2083
May 26, 2026

May 26, 2026: Swede victory for a Canuck (and a future Canuck?), plus dreaming on bringing Bedard home.

Matt and co-host Jeff Paterson have some fun kicking around a Connor Bedard offer sheet from the Canucks. We hear from Linus Karlsson at the World Championships fresh off Sweden's win to secure a spot in the quarterfinals, thanks in part to a stunning goal from draft prospect Ivar Stenberg. New NHL city jerseys, the Stanley Cup playoffs and Canucks prospect Gabriel Chiarot at the Memorial Cup are also covered.

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2082
May 26, 2026

Frank Corrado: Flip Filip? Deal Debrusk? Frankie says it's only a matter of time. And a prospect update from the Memorial Cup in Kelowna

Frank Corrado says it's a matter of when not if the Canucks trade veteran players like Filip Hronek and Jake DeBrusk. Frank is covering the Mem Cup and gives his take on Chiarot, Port Moody's Parker Alcos of the Kelowna Rockets, as well as draft eligible prospects.

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2081
May 26, 2026

Dub Gleed: From Hawaii to Cali to Nat Bailey, 'Dub' is happy to be in the Blue Jays organization.

William Stanton "Dub" Gleed has become a fan favourite At the Nat. The Canadians infielder joins to tell us about how he got his nickname and his baseball journey.

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May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026: A new Canucks culture led by the Malhotras? Plus Jeff is back with his take on new front office, coaching change.

Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson, back from vacation, discuss a new club culture led by Manny and Caleb Malhotra, the new front office led by the Sedins and Ryan Johnson, the complications of a son playing for his father at the NHL level, the tenure of Adam Foote, whether any other coaching candidates beyond Manny make sense, the concerns about the new front office and the NHL Draft. They talk Stanley Cup Playoffs with Vegas on the verge of advancing to the Cup final, the World Hockey Champi...
2079
May 25, 2026

Cam Robinson: 3rd pick is a tough spot - should the Canucks trade up in the draft? Or down?

Cam Robinson stops by to talk all things draft. Is there a world where the Canucks wait to name a head coach until after they pick? Could Caleb Malhotra drop past the Canucks at #3? Could he go #1? Can Calgary move up as reports indicate they would like to? Does dropping down to #6 make sense for the Canucks? Does SJ want to move down or get an NHL-ready player in a trade for #2?

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2078
May 25, 2026

Ben Steiner: World Cup training camp rosters repute with injuries and positional battles. Will the Whitecaps stay in Vancouver?

Ben Steiner joins to talk Canada's World Cup training camp and roster selection. Ben talks about Alphonso Davies' injury and readiness, the camp battle at centre-back, wing and in goal. The Whitecaps relocation story and the team on the pitch that just keeps rolling.

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2077
May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026: Still no coach, but moving and shaking atop Canucks; does green-lighting a rebuild signal something larger?

Matt and co-host Patrick Johnston discuss moving and shaking at the top of the Canucks: a recent offer to buy the club, the Paolo piece and how it shakes out, does ownership finally blessing a rebuild mean they don't plan to be around much longer? Plus, how hands on will the Sedins be as co-presidents? The pros/cons of keeping Elias Pettersson, the pros/cons for Manny Malhotra in the Canucks head coaching job, and Jim Rutherford speaks his final piece in departing the Canucks. Other topics inclu...
2076
May 22, 2026

Jeff Marek: How many Malhotras does it take to make the playoffs? And a look at some potential off-season moves for the Canucks

Jeff Marek joins to discuss his interview with Caleb Malhotra, Manny as a no-brainer coach for the Canucks, draft prospect Viggo Bjorck, young goaltenders on the trade market, the Sabres/Knights' offseason and whether Simon Nemec makes sense for the Canucks.

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2075
May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026: New Canucks front office get a huge endorsement from a former president/GM. Fresh start for EP40?

Matt and guest co-host Patrick Johnston discuss whether a clean slate for Elias Pettersson is deserved, Patrik Allvin officially leaving the Canucks, an expansion of the analytics department, the culture Ryan Johnson is trying to create, who’s staying, what’s needed, two Canucks shining at the Worlds as well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs & the Memorial Cup.

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis stops by and says the Sedins and Johnson are perfect for the Canucks. He details his time around them as player...
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May 21, 2026

Rob Williams: Does Elias Pettersson deserve a clean slate? Community outreach to the forefront with the new regime.

Rob Williams says Pettersson does not deserve a clean slate but the Canucks should mind asset management. He talks Sedins, Johnson and Malhotra plus the club’s recent commitment to reestablishing community good will.

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2073
May 21, 2026

Mike Gillis: Hiring the Sedins + Ryan Johnson is "perfect". What about the Malhotras?

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis stops by and says the Sedins and Johnson are perfect for the Canucks. He details his time around them as players, hiring Johnson in his front office, their path forward, Manny Malhotra as a coaching candidate & his discussions with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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2072
May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026: Coach quest begins, front office rebuild

The Canucks met the media to discuss the departure of Adam Foote's staff and the boys have you covered. Matt and Blake listen in on Ryan Johnson's comments about the past and the future, and the guys debate whether the team will bother interviewing other people beyond Manny Malhotra. ESPN draft analyst, and former Canucks staffer, Rachel Kryshak stops by to give us her take on the re-shaping of the Canucks and the people tasked with the rebuild. She tackles the big 3 at the top and her experienc...
2071
May 20, 2026

Frank Corrado: Personal experience with the Sedins. Thoughts on the Malhotra conundrum

TSN's Frank Corrado, who also has history with the Sedins, talking about what he heard last week and what he expects to see from the twins at the top. Frank also gets into the possible dynamic of two Malhotras in the dressing room and the remaining Canucks prospects at the Memorial Cup, as Frank gets set to call the games on TSN.

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2070
May 20, 2026

Rachel Kryshak: Re-shaping the Canucks. Canucks draft options.

ESPN draft analyst, and former Canucks staffer, Rachel Kryshak stops by to give us her take on the re-shaping of the Canucks and the people tasked with the rebuild. She tackles the big 3 at the top and her experience with them but also the analytics and AGM departmemts as well. Rachel then dives into her draft rankings and where the Canucks should go at number 3 and number 24, with a surprising angle on whether the Canucks should choose Caleb Malhotra.

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May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026: Foote out the door, Canucks clear the coaching decks

Another breaking news day in the world of the Canucks as the team relieves the entire bench staff of its duties. Matt and Blake talk about the brief Adam Foote era and who might be coming next behind the bench. TSN"s Darren Dreger joins them right off the top with some of the details around the move, plus, he weighs in on the likelihood of Manny Malhotra getting the gig considering the team's interesting in prospect Caleb Malhotra. The guys also take a peek at the latest from the NHL playoffs an...
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May 19, 2026

Darren Dreger: Foote booted. Canucks clean house on the coaching staff.

TSN"s Darren Dreger joins them right off the top with some of the details around the move, plus, he weighs in on the likelihood of Manny Malhotra getting the gig considering the team's interesting in prospect Caleb Malhotra. The guys also take a peek at the latest from the NHL playoffs and the World Championships, as multiple draft eligibles test their mettle against high level competition.

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May 19, 2026

Cam Robinson: Caleb Malhotra is not the best centre in the draft?! Trading vets for picks?

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects stopped by before news was official but still had thoughts on all the changes at the management and coaching levels of the team. Cam also reveals his top centre at the draft and the name is not Malhotra?! Plus, he gives us another possibility for the Canucks with the 24th pick, and whether Vancouver might make a veteran trade to get yet another first round pick.

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May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026: Coaching Countdown; Manny and Foote await decision

Matt Sekeres and Blake Price are joined by Jeff Marek of 'the Sheet' to talk about the Canucks news from their press conference yesterday and their announment of the Sedins as co-POHO and Ryan Johnson as the new GM. They also dive into what this means for Adam Foote and who will coach this team next season.

Matt and Blake finish up with updates on the Vancouver Canadians, Whitecaps, BC Lions, FIFA World Cup, PWHL and highlights from around the sports world.

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May 15, 2026

Jeff Marek: This Canucks press conference felt different.

Jeff Marek, host of 'the Sheet' on the Nation Network joins the show to talk about the press conference held by the Canucks yesterday, where the team announced the Sedins and Ryan Johnson as the new leaders of the front office.

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May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026: Meet the Presidents! Sedins and GM Ryan Johnson unveiled

Matt Sekeres and Blake Price are joined by Patrick Johnston of the Province and Post Media as well as Rob Wiliams of the Daily Hive. They address the recent changes to Canucks front office as we learn more about what the new structure will be with Ryan Johnson and the Sedins at the helm. The guys also discuss the latest from the ongoing Whitecaps search for ownership and a stadium agreement, following a very important meeting of the soccer minds yesterday.

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