Episodes

Ryan Clark, Kraken beat writer for the Athletic joined Matt and Blake to talk about the big opener on the horizon for Seattle. He started talking about how the team will fit into the market. Ryan ran down the preseason schedule for the team and without their building being ready, they have been to a number of different cities in Washington. Talked about game-day presentation and if it will have a Seahawks feel to it. Talked about Jared McCann and how he is a player you keep hearing about. He cou...

The show kicked off today starting with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price talking about the finalizing of the contracts of Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They talk about 40 only signing a 3 year deal and what it could look like for him at the conclusion of the deal. The ‘Welcome Matt’ was on the weekend that was for Vancouver Sports and what we now know about the fabric of our local teams. Charean Williams joined the guys after a busy week 4 and started talking about the Sunday Nighter, between B...

Last show of the week with so much news to unpack. The Price is Right kicks off the show and gives a tip of the cap to the work that Jim Benning did in getting his two stars locked up to new very cap friendly contracts. Seahawks insider Gregg Bell joins the show and tells us about how the Mariners have finally captured the Seattle market and gives a preview of the ‘Hawks tilt in San Francisco on Sunday. Rick Dhaliwal joins for his weekly hit and talks about how mind boggling the negotiation proc...

On the inaugural day of Truth and Reconciliation, Olympic Champion, Alwyn Morris joined Matt and Blake to talk to him about his thoughts on this day. Alwyn talked about what he hopes this day can become in the future and what it is right now. He talked about his top of the podium moment where he raised an eagle feather. Alwyn talked about why he did it and what went into the iconic moment. It was a very important sharing moment and talked about the memory of his grandfather, who didn’t get to se...

A somber day in this business started the conversation after layoffs at Sportsnet 650. You’ll want to hear what Matt and Blake have to say about that. The ‘Welcome Matt’ addresses what the Canucks could do with Hamonic cap space and 40&43 thoughts. Joe Haggerty joined Matt and Blake to talk about everything that is going on in Boston right now. He started off though by asking about how is good friend, Jim Benning is doing. Thought it was surprising to see him lose his cool in the media the other...

The ‘Welcome Matt’ addressed Oliver Ekman-Larsson and the difference between playing in Vancouver, compared to Arizona. Arash Madani of Sportsnet joined Matt and Blake to help set up the start of the home set vs the Yankees, right in the thick of the AL Wild Card race. He talked about Ryu and where he has him slotted in the lineup. He says this is the biggest series in the last 5 years. Says that they are in this mess because of their pitching. They failed to address their bullpen in May and Jun...

A jam packed Monday show kicked off with Matt and Blake wrapping up the weekend. Chatting about Canucks vs Kraken, Lions, Whitecaps and Ryder Cup. The ‘Welcome Matt’ touches on Week 3 in the NFL. There may have been mention of a record long field goal against a team near and dear to one member of the S&P Team. Charean Williams joined the show just outside AT&T stadium in Dallas to recap the weekend. She thinks it’s already been a very strange year. She thinks the Chargers have a good chance to w...

Gregg Bell of the Tacoma Tribune joined Matt and Blake to help set up the match in Minnesota this weekend. Started off, though, by talking about Hawks D-Coordinator, Ken Norton Jr. and his fathers fights versus Ali. Gregg summed up the matchup on defence for the Hawks, after Henry ran through them last week. He talked about Josh Gordon and if he might fit into this team. Pete Carroll would be open to having him back if he is officially reinstated. Talked about DK Metcalf and his revealing moment...

Broadcasting live from Audi Downtown Vancouver ... The show kicks off with the Welcome Matt going through some clips of the opening day of training camp. The guys welcomed in the legendary Jim Hughson to the show to talk about his recent retirement. Jim talked about a few of the chats he has had in the last couple days with people he has worked with and says he can’t wait until the 24 hour news cycle is over and he becomes ‘Jim down the block’. He talked about why he didn’t extend his career lik...

The Welcome Matt runs through clips from the first media day of the season. You will hear from the likes of Jim Benning on players that won’t be here to start camp. NHL insider, Frank Seravalli joined the guys and started off by chatting about what the biggest news in the NHL would be right now. Talked about the NHL investigation into Evander Kane gambling while playing for the Sharks. Followed that up by talking about the new investigation he faces for sexual assault and domestic violence. Talk...

Dan Murphy of Sportsnet TV joined Matt and Blake and started off by talking about what it’ll be like to be back in the rink with actual fans in attendance. He reminisced about going into his 20th season on the beat and working with the recently retired Jim Hughson. He talked about the news of the day and how expensive those preseason tickets are going to be. Dan talked about the pressures the OEL will face when there aren’t many that compare to players his age or contract size. Thinks the Canuck...

Charean Williams joined the guys to recap week 2 in the NFL season. She talked about how worried fans should be with the Seahawks. She outlined what the Titans did that other teams may try to mirror and how concerning that could be to the Hawks. Talked about what makes Henry such a good running back. Went around the league. Talked about the Ravens deciding to go for it on 4th down. Finished up with her thoughts on the officiating. News flash, it’s not good. John Shannon joined the guys and start...

Rick Dhaliwal joined the guys in place of the Welcome Matt on the first day of Rookie Camp. He tells us where the two players waiting to sign and if they are in town or not. Talks about who the pressure is on now compared to when the season starts. Gregg Bell joined the show to chat about this weekend’s Seahawks home opener vs the Titans. He started talking about the relationship between Russel Wilson’s best friend passing away at the age of 48 due to Cancer and how it may affect the QB. Moving ...

The show opens up by welcoming our official new beer and seltzer sponsor. The ‘Welcome Matt’ touches on when we may see full stands. Brad Wingfield of the Danbury Trashers joined Matt and Blake from Gibsons to talk about his time with the team on the heels of Untold: Crime and Penalties. He chatted about how his journey started with the BCHL. Talked about the process of filming the documentary. Addressed what it was like to walk the line with the sort of people who owned the team. It was the bes...

We kick off the show with the ‘Welcome Matt’ where Sekeres wonders if the Canucks will be able to sign Hughes and Pettersson with their current cap constrictions. Michael Reilly joined the show to talk about how he is dealing with his injuries. The benefits of having some time to practice before getting to play. The differences between team exercises through the pandemic and how it fits into his lifestyle. Also talking about getting back on the field and being a part of a team through the first ...

The show begins with a special announcement as we reveal the plans for the debut of Rink Wide featuring our Canucks reporter Jeff Paterson and S&P producer Andrew Wadden. The Welcome Matt gives praise to the Payton & Eli side cast they premiered last night during Monday Night Football. Adnan Virk from the MLB Network joins and talks about the improbable run the Blue Jays have had, vaulting themselves into the first wild card spot in the American League, and whether or not he thinks the Mariners ...

The Welcome Matt gives a tip of the cap to BC Lions quarterback Michael Reilly, after a dominant performance from the veteran pivot over the weekend. NFL insider Charean Williams follows and gives praise to the Arizona Cardinals, tells us why the NFC West is going to be a dog fight this year, why she still thinks the Packers are the favourite to win the NFC North, and gives her pick for the Monday nighter. John Shannon follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and tells us why he doesn’t...

The Welcome Matt focuses on the 10-year anniversary of the World Trade Centre attack and how the sports world helped the people of New York with the healing process. Seahawks insider Gregg Bell follows and tells us about where he was on September11th, 2001, tells us what the lineup will look like for both the ‘Hawks and the Colts on Sunday, and gives his playoff prediction for the ‘Hawks this season. Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter and tells us how ...

The Welcome Matt and the Price is Right are dedicated to Matt and Blake’s NFL season picks. The boys give their complete picks including divisions, wild cards, conference championships and Super Bowl. Canucks insider Thomas Drance follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and tells us about what roster battles he’s focusing on at Canucks training camp, who he thinks could be a dark horse to crack the lineup, where Jonah Gadjovich is at with his development, who he thinks will take on the...

The Welcome gets turned over to Mark Roe, who joins from the US Open and tells us how Canadian’s Leylah Annie Fernandez and Felix Auger Aliassime have been able to advance to the semi-finals in both the women’s and men’s draws. NFL insider Charean Williams follows and gives a breakdown of the NFL season, while giving us her picks for the Super Bowl. Canucks reporter Patrick Johnston follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter and tells us why he feels that Vasily Podkolzin has what it takes...

After the long weekend the boys are back together with Blake and Wadden returning to the blanket fort. The Welcome Matt admires Leylah Annie Fernandez’s run at the US Open. Don Taylor from Donnie and Dhali on CHEK TV joins the show and tells us what he was thinking wearing jeans to his good friends wedding, whether or not he thinks Vasily Podkolzin will have a better rookie season than Nils Höglander did last season, and if he’s concerned about Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes still not yet sig...

The one and only Ryan Kesler joins for an extended conversation about his Canucks & NHL career. We cover everything from a bombastic meeting with Dave Nonis, to the height of his career where his attitude was “go score and do something stupid,” to how new skates might’ve cost the Canucks a Stanley Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Campbell of Unfiltered Hockey joined Matt and Jeff on the heels of the announcement that NHL players will make it to the Olympics and outlined who is on his team, which includes Bo Horvat. The Mariners are looking better than they have in a long time and play by play man, Rick Rizzs joined the show to talk about what has kept the team in the mix and what it would mean for him to have a playoff run after 36 years. Vancouver Giants Majority Owner, Ron Toigo hopped on with the guys to talk abou...

Jason Logan of Score Golf joined Matt and Jeff to talk about who will take home the big prize this weekend and the drama that could ensue with the Americans at the Ryder Cup. Charean Williams, a week ahead of the NFL season, talked about a potential landing spot for Cam Newton and that saga. Also gave her predictions on teams that will be affected by Covid restrictions. Thomas Drance of The Athletic joined for his take on why he thinks the NHL players shouldn’t go to the Olympics. Also touching ...