Episodes

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Sept. 30, 2021

September 29 2021 - Joe Haggerty (Boston Hockey Now), David Pagnotta (NHL Insider), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 oth...
130
Sept. 29, 2021

September 28 2021 - Arash Madani (Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter), Patrick Johnston (The Province Canucks Reporter), Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide)

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 Ju...
129
Sept. 28, 2021

September 27 2021 - Charean Williams (NFL Insider), John Shannon (NHL Insider), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Report)

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...
128
Sept. 25, 2021

September 24 2021 - Gregg Bell (Tacoma News Tribune Seahawks Reporter), Rick Dhaliwal (Donnie & Dhali), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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...
127
Sept. 24, 2021

September 23 2021 - Jim Hughson (Former NHL Broadcaster), Thomas Drance (The Athletic Vancouver), Tyler O’Neill (St Louis Cardinals Outfielder), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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...
126
Sept. 23, 2021

September 22 2021 - Frank Seravalli (NHL Insider/Daily Faceoff), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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. Tal...
125
Sept. 22, 2021

September 21 2021 - Dan Murphy (Sportsnet Canucks Reporter), Patrick Johnston (The Province Sports), Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide)

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...
124
Sept. 21, 2021

September 20 2021 - Charean Williams (NFL Insider), John Shannon (NHL Insider), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 star...
123
Sept. 18, 2021

September 17 2021 - Rick Dhaliwal (Donnie & Dhali), Gregg Bell (Seahawks Reporter), Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger (ESPN & TSN), Nathan Hirayama (Former Canadian National Rugby Player), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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...
122
Sept. 17, 2021

September 16 2021 - Brad Wingfield (Former Professional Hockey Player), Thomas Drance (The Athletic / VanCast), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 be...
121
Sept. 16, 2021

September 15 2021 - Michael Reilly (BC Lions Quarterback), Chris Higgins (Vancouver Canucks Skills & Development Coach), Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide Co-Host)

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...
120
Sept. 15, 2021

September 14 2021 - Adnan Virk (MLB Network), Patrick Johnston (Post Media), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 Mariner...
119
Sept. 14, 2021

September 13 2021 - Charean Williams (NFL Insider), John Shannon (NHL Insider / Bob McCown Podcast), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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...
118
Sept. 11, 2021

September 10 2021 - Gregg Bell (Tacoma News Tribune Seahawks Reporter), Rick Dhaliwal (Co-Host Donnie & Dhali), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 ho...
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Sept. 10, 2021

September 9 2021 - NFL Picks, Thomas Drance (The Athletic), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 th...
116
Sept. 9, 2021

September 8 2021 - Mark Roe (TSN Tennis), Charean Williams (Pro Football Talk), Patrick Johnston (Post Media), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 tak...
115
Sept. 8, 2021

September 7 2021 - Don Taylor (Donnie & Dhali on CHEK), John Shannon (NHL Insider), Jeff Paterson (Canucks Reporter)

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 s...
114
Sept. 6, 2021

Ryan Kesler

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.

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Sept. 4, 2021

September 3 2021 - Ken Campbell (Hockey Unfiltered), Rick Rizzs (Seattle Mariners), Ron Toigo (Vancouver Giants Majority Owner)

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 ab...
112
Sept. 3, 2021

September 2 2021 - Jason Logan (Score Golf), Charean Williams (NFL Insider), Thomas Drance (Canucks Reporter)

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 touchin...
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Sept. 2, 2021

September 1 2021 - Cammi Granato (Olympian & NHL Scout), Patrick Johnston (Canucks Reporter)

Fresh off another golden goal, Hockey Hall of Famer, Cammi Granato joined Matt and Blake to recap the game and talk about the state of Women's Hockey.

Patrick Johnston dropped by to, hopefully for a last time, utter the names of Eriksson and Virtanen and to talk offer sheets.

It's Wednesday so it's Blake's turn to sizzle, will it happen?

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Sept. 1, 2021

August 31 2021 - Wade Macleod (Pro Hockey Player), Gregg Bell (Seahawks Reporter), Rick Campbell (Head Coach of the BC Lions)

Professional Hockey Player, Wade MacLeod joined the show to talk about his incredible journey through cancer and four brain surgeries and his road back to the game he loves and refusing to let cancer decide when he hangs up the skates.

BC Lions Head Coach, Rick Campbell hopped on with the guys to sum up the first four weeks of the season, heading into a well timed bye-week. He addressed the QB situation and how he hopes it plays out.

It was cut-day at Hawks camp. Seahawks beat reporter, Gregg ...
109
Aug. 31, 2021

August 30 2021 - Vanni Sartini (Whitecaps Interim Head Coach), John Shannon (NHL Insider), Arpon Basu (The Athletic)

Back from the weekend and we have some major show news. The Welcome Matt announces a familiar face but new member to the Sekeres & Price Team in the digital space.

The Vancouver Whitecaps interim head coach Vanni Sartini catches us with Matt & Blake after the weekend's win and his new role and if he expects to stick around.

John Shannon gets us caught up on all the latest around the NHL including the offer sheet heard around the league and when John thinks we could hear about NHL player partic...
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Aug. 28, 2021

August 27 2021 - Paul Dolan (TSN), Allison Forsyth (Olympian & Sports Advocate), Gabriel Morency (Sports Rage on SiriusXM)

We end the week with some breaking news from Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Paul Dolan from TSN joins us to chat about the firing of Marc Dos Santos and the shocking loss to Pacific FC.

Allison Forsyth, Olympian and safe sports advocate talks Tokyo 2020 and how she supports players in the sports world.

And on the day single-game betting becomes legal in Canada, we connect with an old friend Gabriel Morency from SportsGrid on Sirius XM.

With Wadden away on vacation he submits a Hot Take for his regu...