Episodes

Oct. 10, 2025

Jeff Paterson: JPat breaks down the Canucks huge win in the season opener.

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson with an in depth breakdown of the Canucks performance last night, with full reviews of the trio of top centres from EP40 to Räty. JPat also looks at his favourite story from last night, which is the c...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Oct. 9, 2025: Drop the puck! Canucks vs Flames, as the kids get tested

Time to start the season! Matt and Blake count you down to the season opener as the Canucks get set to host the Flames. They take a look at any possible lineup changes ahead of puck drop, the status of the Flames, and the guy...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Kane and the kids! Cootes and Lekkerimäki set to skate alongside Evander Kane.

Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by to debate the merits of Cootes and Lekkerimaki playing alongside Kane. PJ also gets into the risks, and possible rewards, of Bains on the 2nd line. Plus, he talks about the lack of exper...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Harman Dayal: Will the Canucks have enough goal scoring this season? Realistic expectations.

Harman Dayal of The Athletic and Canucks Conversation, going deep on the potential and parameters around Braeden Cootes' assignment tonight. Harm gets into the realistic predictions on the team, and whether goal scoring can m...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Oct 8, 2025: Merry season eve! Canucks work on PP, Silovs beats JT

One more day of practice for the Canucks before the season begins, one more day for Matt and Blake to dig in on the lineup and how it stacks up against the division foes. The guys look at the powerplay, which was a focus at p...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Irfaan Gaffar: A look at the biggest question marks around the Canucks?

RinkWide's Irfaan Gaffar with his review on the Canucks work in the off season and the question marks that surround the squad. Irf gives his answer to the Canucks biggest wild card, and where the Canucks will finish the seaso...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Cam Robinson: Deep dive into the Canucks centre depth. EP40, Chytil, Räty, Cootes

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects with a deep dive on the Canucks centres, especially those behind EP40. Cam gets into his expectations of Cootes, Räty and Chytil over the first few weeks, and what he expects the Canucks do wit...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Oct 7, 2025: NHL season begins! Canucks lineup tweaks remain

The puck drops on the NHL season tonight, and with the Canucks starting Thursday, Matt and Blake have you covered with all the storylines to get you ready. The guys get into the recent roster juggling as Mancini returns and J...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Frank Corrado: Proper deployment for Cootes' development. Pacific division predictions

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to debate where the Canucks are at right now, and the proper deployment of Braeden Cootes, in the near and long term. Frank also gives his prediction for the Canucks season, and what to expect aro...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Rob Williams: Brimming with optimism for the Canucks season.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams brimming with optimism about the Canucks on the ice, but pessimism about the chances for all new seats at the rink by Thursday night. Rob weighs in on the realistic goals for the Canucks season, ...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Oct. 6, 2025: Canucks roster is set! Cootes, Lekkerimäki stay

After some injuries, and the cuts of Mancini and Willander, the Canucks roster is set for opening week! Matt and Blake go over the various permutations that led the Canucks here, but also the myriad of possibilities that rema...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Breaking down the roster choices for the season opener. Blueger, Mancini, D-Petey and Forbort updates.

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson with a recap of the final preseason game and a look at the weekend's practice which was minus Teddy Blueger and Derek Forbort. Jeff talks about the many changes that could still happen to the lineup, ...

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Oct. 6, 2025

John Shannon: Cootes is in for game 1! And a dive into what McDavid's new contract means

John Shannon stops by to elaborate on his reporting that Cootes will definitely play in the opener, but would offer a different view on what lies ahead beyond that. John also weighs in on the McDavid contract and what ripple ...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Oct 3, 2025: Canucks vs Oilers with jobs on the line

The final preseason game is mercifully upon us and S & P has you covered, with Matt and Blake getting you all the info on lineups and job battles, plus Jeff Paterson joining the guys live from the rink. The guys look at Coote...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Ryan Gauld: Whitecaps captain returns and immediately scores! Looking forwad to playing alongside Müller

Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld on his return to the team and scoring a goal in the Canadian Championship. Gauld talks about his timeline for a first start, his possible role alongside Thomas Müller, and his view on the team's c...

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Oct. 3, 2025

Jeff Marek: Final verdict on the Canucks young centre hopefuls and a great start for Chytil

Jeff Marek from The Sheet stops by to give his final verdict on the rookie centre's chances of making the team. Jeff also weighs in on Filip Chytil's great September and the latest contracts handed out around the NHL and how ...

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Oct. 2, 2025

Oct 2, 2025: Goals for roles! Canucks score 8, one week from opener

After an 8-1 preseason win in Calgary, there's lots to discuss for Matt and Blake as the Canucks are down to one more game before they set their rosters. The guys debate who gained the most ground in last night's win, and was...

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Oct. 2, 2025

Sol Elimimian: Lions get set to retire his #56 this weekend. Sol tells the story of making the team and where he learned to hit like that!

BC Lions legend Solomon Elimimian on his big night this weekend when the Lions will retire his number 56. He tells the story of his arrival in the CFL, playing hurt to make the team, and what created his ferocity on the field...

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Oct. 2, 2025

Patrick Johnston: Pre-season report cards for Cootes, D-Petey, Mancini, Willander, Lekkerimäki and more!

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to review the entirety of the preseason and give us his yays and nays on who makes the team for Monday. PJ has hot takes on the likes of D-Petey, Mancini and Willander, plus whether the C...

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Oct. 1, 2025

Oct 1, 2025: Canucks vs Flames, Hughes signs (Luke)

The penultimate game of the Canucks preseason is upon us and Matt and Blake have you ready! The guys look at whether Cootes will continue to show his game and which veterans will get another shot before the final dress rehear...

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Oct. 1, 2025

Cam Robinson: Pros and Cons of Cootes staying up with the Canucks.

Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects with his pros and cons list on keeping Cootes for the opening roster. Cam also talks about Cootes' possibility to make Team Canada's Jr team, and whether guys like Räty and Karlsson have show...

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Oct. 1, 2025

Frank Corrado: Action on the Hughes' contract file as well as a massive signing for the Wild.

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to weigh in on the Hugheses as well, and whether Quinn's number may usurp Kaprizov and get to 20 million per season?! He also has thoughts on the Cootes probabilities and the Canucks PP1 setup, wi...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Sept 29, 2025: The Canucks kids are alright? Cootes and Lekk still here

After 2 more Canucks preaseason games over the weekend, and just 2 games left, Matt and Blake break down the frontrunners for jobs and roster spots. The guys debate the performances of the 2 young stars in Braeden Cootes and ...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Jeff Paterson: Cootes continues to impress, and a look ahead at the final 2 pre season games

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops in give his reviews of the weekend games, including Chytil's bid to be a real world 2C, Cootes withstanding the attention of NHL stars, and the importance of these final two dress rehearsals aga...

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