Episodes

The Canucks lose a 3rd straight in Tampa in a game filled with frustration and fisticuffs. Also a curious decision to play Curtis Lazar over Andrei Kuzmenko in the dying minutes. Quinn Hughes says the Canucks mishandled Tanner Pearson's injury. We discuss with Rick Dhaliwal and Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver). The guys also talk about successors to coach Bruce Boudreau, Elias Pettersson wearing an 'A' and his future with the club, and #FreeTheSkate.

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Oliver Ekman-Larsson's scratching and Tanner Pearson's season-ending surgery feature as Matt and Blake discuss the mid-point of the Canucks season and a playoff bid that is already lost. The Price is Right tackles what to do with OE-L, while the Welcome Matt deals with the decision looming on winger Brock Boeser, whose agent is seeking a trade. Rob Williams stops by with his analysis of the #FreeTheSkate campaign, and a prediction for when BC Place will host a regular-season NFL game. And Cpt. G...

Another blown lead by the Canucks, who fall 5-4 in Pittsburgh after taking a 3-0 lead in the first period. Matt, Blake and Jeff Paterson discuss the unbelievable amount of blown leads from the Canucks this year, and the way they've lost games.

Beyond that, Darren Dreger checks in with his understanding of how long Jim Rutherford is for Vancouver. The Canucks president of hockey operations turns 74 next month and sounded frustrated with the lack of progress in a Pittsburgh column earlier this we...

Matt and Blake discuss Jim Rutherford's interview with a Pittsburgh newspaper and why it might mean he's not long for the Canucks. Plus, a look at two defence pairs: Quinn Hughes and Ethan Bear; Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Tyler Myers. The guys welcome Patrick Johnston of The Province to the show and to talk about the cringiest destinations for Bo Horvat to be traded to, as well as the road forward for Thatcher Demko and Canucks goaltending.

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The guys return following a busy weekend in sports which saw the Canucks lose again, a new shooter in the Bo Horvat sweepstakes, and the Seahawks sneak into the playoffs. John Shannon returns to the show for the first time in 2023 and discusses Canucks goaltending, defensive play plus Bruce Boudreau turning 68. John gives his insight on whether the Kraken have the goods to acquire Horvat. Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) wonders about Elias Pettersson's frustration level, whether Thatcher De...

Awesome show heading into the weekend after two terrific hockey games on Thursday. Ray Ferraro (Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast) stops by to discuss the World Juniors, the gold-medal game and (naturally) Connor Bedard. Ray tells us who Bedard reminds him of and forecasts his NHL career, as well as discussing the other particulars from Canada's win over Czechia. Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) dissects the Canucks comeback victory over the Avalanche. The guys talk about Andrei Kuzmenko, Bo Horvat...

We welcome former Canucks defenceman Frankie Corrado back to the show!

Frankie touches on transitioning from hockey to the media world, the magnificence of Connor Bedard, his time in Vancouver that popularized the term "asset management" after he was claimed on waivers, playing for Torts, training with Bo Horvat when they were prospects and the uniqueness of the Vancouver hockey market.

With Dylan Guenther having a strong tournament for Canada at the World Juniors, Rob Williams drops by to rev...

Matt returns to join Blake for the first S&P show of 2023. The guys discuss a soul-crushing loss to the Islanders, including Bruce Boudreau's comments after the game that drew a line between himself and the players.

Darren Dreger (Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast) stops by with info on Boudreau's coaching future, Bo Horvat trade timeline, and his optimism about a Tyler Myers turnaround and trade.
Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) assesses JT Miller's move back to the wing at Wednesday's practice a...

Happy New Year! We're back! Well, Blake is. JPat is in for Sekeres, who'll return on Wednesday, January 4.

Rick Dhaliwal on the Canucks’ interest in Alexis Lafrenière, Plus, Ricky gives us some J.T. Miller and Bo Horvat updates, plus a Canucks prospect coming to the WHL next season?

Patrick Johnston reacts to the perplexing Miller/Rutherford comments on the play of number 9, the tough Canucks schedule ahead, and Quinn Hughes finally scoring.

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For the first show of the 2023, Matt and Blake welcome back Scott Rintoul to discuss the big project he has been working on.

Scott takes us through his process for a nine-part episodic podcast on the iconic West Coast Express. He tells us about the five pillars (voices) he needed to get on the show, as well as where he begins and ends the story.

The fellas discuss not only the line itself but the people who comprised it, where they are today and how they reflect back on this exciting era of Ca...

In one of the funniest and most candid interviews S&P has done, former Canucks winger Raffi Torres joins to reflect back on his journey through hockey and his season with the Canucks.

Torres takes on his reputation as one of hockey's dirtiest players and most-feared hitters, the struggles he had in New York, the high times of Edmonton and his most eventful year in Vancouver which included a trip to the Stanley Cup final, a hat trick, a 23-game goal-less streak and a mentor met in the form of Ma...

Matt and Blake go month-by-month in reviewing 2002: the year in B.C. sports.

From Patrik Allvin's hiring in January, to Andrei Kuzmenko's signing in June, to Nathan Rourke's heroics, the Vancouver Whitecaps, the Vancouver Canadians and all the way up to the anniversary of the Canucks house cleaning, the guys look back at the Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps, Canadians, Connor Bedard and the Olympics in wrapping up the last 12 months.

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Matt and Blake catch up with former Canuck Keith Ballard for an emotional interview filled with introspection, honesty and the perspective of an ex-player who recently turned 40.

From his early days at fishing lodge near the Minnesota-Ontario border, to an impromptu meeting with #99 and #4 in Arizona, to his time in Vancouver that didn't go as planned, Ballard gives us an honest assessment of his life and times in hockey.

Ballard struggled mightily with concussions, both in Vancouver and in re...

An abbreviated show today as the guys head into the Christmas weekend wishing listeners a happy holidays!

The Welcome Matt tackles the big stories with the three big Vancouver sports teams: Canucks, Lions and Whitecaps.

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects stops by with his preview of the three Canucks prospects at the World Juniors, his assessment of the Canadian team and North Van's Connor Bedard, and a look ahead at 2023 draft prospects.

Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) joins with his top 3...

On the final live show of 2023, Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks rivalry with the Seattle Kraken and who is closer to contending. The guys also unpack another curious lineup decision to scratch Ethan Bear, and the XMas present journeyman Lane Pederson gets playing beside Elias Pettersson.

Rick Dhaliwal stops for his final hit of the year and talks Tyler Myers, Bo Horvat, Brock Boeser, Kyle Burroughs & prospect Aidan McDonough.

Rob Williams thinks Quinn Hughes is absolutely untouchable, also ...

The guys discuss the conditions around trading Tyler Myers with hockey insider Darren Dreger from the Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast. Dregs tells us about the type of teams that would be interested, under what circumstances and why he would be in-demand. They also point to two teams who are expected to be active on the trade market in 2023, and whether the Canucks might be trying to sell Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser on a market that also includes Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.

Jeff Paterson (Rink W...

The snow doesn't stop S&P! The guys made it into Wall Centre and the Go Goat Sports studio to unpack a 5th (yes 5th!) 5-1 loss on home ice this season. More "Sell the Team" chants from fans and more disbelief from the leadership group of Bo Horvat and Luke Schenn.
Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) has done the math on what it would take to make the playoffs. He also explains why head coach Bruce Boudreau remains positive.
Patrick Johnston on the demotion of Nils Höglander (on his 22nd birthda...

An amazing weekend of sports, just not the Vancouver Canucks.
The guys discuss a 5-1 loss to Winnipeg, Patrik Allvin's inability to inspire confidence in his After Hours interview, and the distinction between Elias Pettersson being untouchable while Quinn Hughes isn't.

John Shannon tells us how Winter Classic teams/sites are picked, and gives us his two cents on whether the Canucks will be influenced by another jersey thrown on the ice in protest.

Vanni Sartini on an "iconic" World Cup final, ...

Matt and Blake discuss reports that the Canucks are looking for young NHLers as much as picks and prospects in any Bo Horvat trade. With the salary cap hampering many teams' ability to add salary, a hockey trade is easier than a pure seller's trade. It's also the Canucks' preference as they continue to rebuff a rebuild.

Rick Dhaliwal has the latest on Elias Pettersson's future in Vancouver and what he could command, as well as tidbits on Horvat, Andrei Kuzmenko, Ethan Bear and Danila Klimovich....

Happy Birthday to a young Blake Price! Can you guess his age? He and Matt discuss the Canucks' 4-3 shootout win against Calgary, including the Shorty Line of Dries, Garland and Höglander who stepped up when the usual suspects weren't going.

Alongside Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver), the guys wonder about the sustainability of that line with Garland suffering a bone bruise after a shot block, and the presumed return of Brock Boeser (illness) for Saturday's game against Winnipeg. Other topic...

The guys get into the festive spirit with Nathalie Rees, who is back with some giveaways for lucky listeners.
Darren Dreger (Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast) joins from the Board of Governors meetings in Florida where Bo Horvat's name is on the lips of GMs. Dreger gives us the latest from his sources on how the Canucks are approaching their big decision on the captain, as well as Brock Boeser.
Matt and Blake also discuss the merits of an expanded playoffs, and an historic night for Alex Ovechkin.

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The guys discuss Canucks captain Bo Horvat releasing a statement about how he won't discuss his future for the rest of the season as well as whether the reports about what Horvat turned down are posturing or the real McCoy.
Matt and Blake discuss not only a Horvat trade, but other Canucks on the block including Brock Boeser, Luke Schenn and Andrei Kuzmenko.
Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) stops by with his analysis of the captain's situation and Patrick Johnston discusses potential landing ...

After an emotional weekend in sports, the guys talk about the Canucks being shutout (for the first time this season) and booed at Rogers Arena; the future of club captain Bo Horvat; the Seahawks blowing it against a very beatable opponent; and England bowing out of the World Cup dramatically (as per usual).
Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) stops by to explain the message-sending ways of Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau, as well as to discuss Horvat's future and a potential return of the Lot...

Big show heading into the weekend as the guys discuss the one-year anniversary of Jim Rutherford leading the Vancouver Canucks. Matt gives out a grade in his editorial, Blake explains why F isn't an option and that more time is needed.
Hilarity ensues when Rick Dhaliwal learns he's allowed to curse on the show. And yes, he takes advantage! He also provides tidbits on Luke Schenn, Brock Boeser, Bo Horvat and the search for a cheap goalie to patch the dam.
Rob Williams takes on the myth of Canucks...