Episodes

Aug. 29, 2023

August 29 2023 - Dan Milsten & Jeff Paterson

Matt and Blake discuss the season ahead for Andrei Kuzmenko coming off his sensational 39-goal campaign in his first NHL season; the problems at Rogers Arena with the videoboard installation postponing Monday's Drake concert;...

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Aug. 28, 2023

August 28 2023 - Jay Triano

Matt and Blake talk about Elias Pettersson's future with the Canucks and how this year needs to be the year they make the playoffs. No, really. Serious this time. One last dance with Petey if the team falls short. Other topic...

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Aug. 25, 2023

August 25 2022 - Amar Doman & John Shannon

With Matt away today, Jeff Paterson joins as co-host alongside Blake, and the topic of an Elias Pettersson extension remains a focus. Jeff and Blake talk to John Shannon about any Auston Matthews contract comparisons, plus th...

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Aug. 24, 2023

August 24 2023 - Rob Williams & Nathan Rourke

Matt and Blake keep talking Petey. How the Auston Matthews extension affects him and the Canucks. The vacant captaincy and what his contractual status means for that decision. The wounds already apparent among Canucks fans. T...

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Aug. 23, 2023

August 23 2023 - Frank Corrado & Jeff Paterson

Matt and Blake discuss the big news from Sweden: Elias Pettersson will not be signing a contract extension with the Canucks before the season. They go over the implications for this season and beyond, wonder about the reasons...

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Aug. 22, 2023

August 22 2023 - Patrick Johnston & Brent Lavallee

Matt and Blake discuss Oliver Ekman-Larsson selling his Kits Point home and the worst acquisitions in Canucks history. They also talk about Corey Pronman's pipeline rankings, the Canucks falling from 14th to 24th, and his ran...

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Aug. 21, 2023

August 21 2023 - Jay Pandolfo

Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks defence, specifically the candidate vying to play right-side on the third pair. Tyler Myers, Noah Juulsen, Cole McWard, even Jett Woo feature in what should be a decent camp battle. They als...

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Aug. 18, 2023

August 18 2023 - John Shannon

Matt and Blake discuss the careers of legendary Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, as well as whether Pius Suter makes the Canucks a playoff team. Other topics include the tw...

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Aug. 17, 2023

August 17 2023 - Rob Williams

Matt and Blake discuss Canucks candidates for NHL Awards, including Elias Pettersson's chance at a Selke, Quinn Hughes' push for a Norris, Thatcher Demko's pursuit of a Vezina, and whether Rick Tocchet can walk in Alain Vigne...

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Aug. 16, 2023

August 16 2023 - Frank Corrado

Matt and Blake countdown to the start of hockey season with the Young Stars tournament less than one month away, and the opening of training camp just a few days after that. They discuss whether the offseason additions "move ...

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Aug. 15, 2023

August 15 2023 - Patrick Johnston & Vernon Adams Jr

Matt and Blake discuss who fits with Pius Suter on the Canucks third-line, how Suter can help the team offensively, Elias Pettersson's goal to top 102 points, number changes for current and new Canucks, and the 12th anniversa...

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Aug. 14, 2023

August 14 2023 - Kevin Allen & Sam Adekugbe

Matt and Blake discuss the signing of centre Pius (pronounced P-yoos) Suter by the Canucks Friday. Lots to like about this player, at this price point. The guys also discuss the Lions' dominating victory over Calgary Saturday...

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Aug. 11, 2023

August 11 2023 - John Shannon

Another Friday news dump equates to Matt and Blake discussing the Canucks signing free agent centre Pius Suter. The guys also ponder if J.T. Miller would make a good captain and the need to use fewer defencemen next season af...

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Aug. 10, 2023

August 10 2023 - Wally Buono & Rob Williams

Matt and Blake discuss J.T. Miller's podcast interview, Brandon Sutter signing a PTO in Edmonton, Anthony Beauvillier loving playing in a Canadian market, as well as the Lions-Stampeders game Saturday, the Seahawks' first-rou...

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Aug. 9, 2023

August 9 2023 - Frank Corrado & John Gibbons

Matt returns and joins Blake to discuss J.T. Miller's spicy interview on the Cam & Strick podcast, including his asking for No. 10, not kissing media asses, Rick Tocchet's influence, the fishbowl of Vancouver. They also talk ...

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Aug. 8, 2023

August 8 2023 - Rick Dhaliwal & Patrick Johnston

The long weekend is in the books, and Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson joins in lieu of Matt Sekeres. Blake and Jeff recap a couple of NHL headlines from the weekend, with the Erik Karlsson trade and Matt Dumba sign...

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Aug. 7, 2023

S&P Presents: Jim Robson & Squire Barnes

It's another special edition of the show on a long weekend! S&P Presents Vancouver Media Legends: Squire Barnes and Jim Robson. Matt and Blake spend the B.C. Day holiday speaking to two B.C. legends. Squire Barnes, ex of BCTV...

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Aug. 4, 2023

August 4 2023 - John Shannon

With the B.C. Day long weekend approaching, Matt and Blake asked what comes to mind when you hear "B.C. Sports". John Shannon stopped by for his regular Friday appearance and hit on the latest from Edmonton where Conor McDavi...

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Aug. 4, 2023

August 3 2023 - Rob Williams & Axel Schuster

Matt and Blake discuss if the Canucks can one day surpass Connor McDavid & Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after it was announced that McDavid's agent would be joining the organization as the CEO of hockey operati...

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Aug. 2, 2023

August 2 2023 - Frank Corrado & Chris Gear

Matt and Blake discuss the Canadian 7 and where the Canucks might rank this upcoming season. They also talk about the plethora of centres in Montreal, and whether a deal could be struck to fill Vancouver's third-line centre r...

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Aug. 1, 2023

August 1 2023 - Patrick Johnston & Vanni Sartini

Matt (hiccup) has some issues in the final segment of the show, but pushes on to handle an extensive Es & Os segment including a (burp) mishap from the previous day. The guys discuss the need for another major Canucks move to...

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July 31, 2023

July 31 2023 - Farhan Lalji

Blake returns to talk shop with Matt on a terrific weekend for local spots. The Lions tie a CFL record for shutouts in a season with another blanking of the Elks & the Whitecaps come back from the death, at the death, to adva...

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July 28, 2023

July 28 2023 - John Shannon & Jeff Paterson

Matt and Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson discuss the Canucks contending under this ownership. How they did once and can again if only this year-to-year management morphs into a better long-term plan. The guys also ...

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July 27, 2023

July 27 2023 - Kevin Woodley & Rob Williams

Co-host Jeff Paterson , one half of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast duo, and Matt discuss Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko's forthcoming season: as a bounce-back candidate, as a breakout candidate, his workload, his backup,...

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