Episodes

Big show on a gorgeous day in the city of Vancouver.

The Welcome Matt pays tribute to those that helped clean up the city the day after the Canucks lost in the Stanley Cup final back in 2011, and rioters destroyed a big portion of Vancouver’s downtown core.

Former Canucks president and general manager Mike Gillis follows and gives details on what his night was like when the Canucks lost in game 7 of the 2011 cup final. Gillis explains how the team went about helping the police deal with rioter...

We’re back in the blanket fort and we got another big show with loads of big giveaways for Father’s Day.

The Welcome Matt takes a look at the offseason that is ahead for the Canucks, comparing it to the summer of 2011 when the team had some of its top free agents to lock up, just as they do this summer with Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes.

Nathalie Rees follows with some great prizes that you, the podcast listener, can win. Text (778) 402-9680 to enter.

Harman Dayal joins after Hashtags - t...

Big show to kickoff the week, and we’re doing it live from the Canucks Alumni charity golf tournament.

Special edition of the Welcome Matt where Sekeres sits down with former Canucks owner Arthur Griffiths. They go over the ’94 cup run and talk about the modern day team, including some discussion on the AHL affiliate heading to Abbotsford.

Canucks assistant general manager Chris Gear follows and tells us what the plan is for the team heading into the offseason including the expansion draft, wh...

Last show of the week, and Matt rehashes an old rant.

The Welcome Matt puts a bullseye on the back of the Vegas Golden Knights, who find themselves once again in a Stanley Cup semi-final. Matt is back on his ABV mantra, anyone But Vegas!

Shane Hnidy from the Golden Knights broadcast team joins next and tells us how VGK were able to bring themselves back to the semi-final.

Our Friday Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal follows and says that Travis Green raved about Alex Edler on Donnie & Dhali today...

Big show, with a big guest list!

The Welcome Matt looks at the Canucks additions to the coaching staff and how after a season that had its challenges, the pressure is still on Travis Green to turn the team around.

Canucks goaltending coach Ian Clark follows and explains how excited he is to be back working with the organization and with Thatcher Demko who he has been working with since the young goalie joined the franchise, how he feels about being a fan favourite in the market, his philosophy...

Big news in Canuck land and we unpack all of it on this episode.

The Welcome Matt takes a glance at the coaching moves made by the Canucks, giving the team credit for being proactive.

Former Canuck defenceman Troy Stecher follows and explains how things came together with Team Canada, the experience of playing for Gerard Gallant, how things are working out with the Red Wings, and whether he’s stressed about going into next season with just one year left on his current contract.

Craig Button f...

The day after the Montreal Canadiens advance to the conference final and of course it was Tyler Toffoli who sent the Habs to the final four.

The Welcome Matt asks Canucks fans what they’re fixating on during these Stanley Cup playoffs, after former Canuck forward Tyler Toffoli scored the overtime winner to send the Habs to the conference finals.

Tony Marinaro from TSN 690 in Montreal follows and explains how the Habs have come together over a season that was full of ups and downs, what Toffoli...

Back for another week of shows and we kick things off with a few suggestions for beers branded under the Sekeres & Price brand.

The Welcome Matt gives praise to former Canucks defenceman Troy Stecher, who was a pivotal piece for Canada taking the gold medal at the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

Our old friend Dave Tomlinson follows and gives his insight on Canada’s incredible bounce back at the Worlds. DT expands on the play of tournament MVP Andrew Mangiapane and Stecher’s tourney, suggestin...

Last show of the week and we got a doozy for you!

The Welcome Matt kicks things off taking a look at a brother act that could potentially be united by the Canucks. Perhaps they can land Quinn’s brother Luke with the ninth overall pick, but if not, maybe Elias Pettersson’s brother Emil would be a good fit for the organization, who is a UFA and played the last few seasons in Sweden.

Long time Winnipeg Jets broadcaster Brian Munz joins next and gives his thoughts on the Mark Scheifele suspension,...

Another hot day in Vancouver, and we got an even hotter show for you.

The Welcome Matt questions just what is happening between the Sedin twins and the Canucks, wondering if the organization used the twins as a trial balloon when the team was facing backlash from its fanbase.

Craig Button follows and gives his thoughts on the NHL Draft Lottery format that the league implemented this year, who if anyone, could step right into the NHL from this years draft, whether or not BC boy Kent Johnson wou...

It’s NHL Draft Lottery day with the Canucks hoping to land the first overall pick for the first time in franchise history.

The Welcome Matt takes a look at the lottery and how it hasn’t helped out the neediest of the needy over the years, including the Canucks.

Then the boys take a look at the top prospects in the draft, which many consider to be a crapshoot considering how under scouted these players have been over the last year.

Jeff Paterson makes his way into the blanket fort to react liv...

It’s the day after the annual Leafs eliminated in the first round day, and the boys try their best to take it easy on Wadden.

Sekeres cedes the Welcome Matt over to Wadden, who writes a Dear John letter to his former favourite team.

Harman Dayal from the Athletic joins next and warns that if the hockey gods were to shine down on the Canucks, it would likely be this year in the draft lottery, as this draft class isn’t as highly touted as in years past.

On the anniversary of game 1 of the 2011 ...

Back for another packed week of sports, with a game 7 that has at least one person in the blanket fort sweating.

The Welcome Matt takes a look back at the 2011 Stanley Cup final, as today is the 10 year anniversary of game 1 of the series.

Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects follows and gives his insight on the upcoming NHL draft, and just who he thinks could be the steals of the draft.

John Shannon follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter and gives his thoughts on Leafs and Habs, Seth ...

Last show of the week and we get to hear from Canucks general manager Jim Benning.

The Welcome Matt dives into what we heard from Benning today, who joined our friends Donnie & Dhali on their show this morning.

Rick Dhaliwal follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter and unpacks his interview with Benning, explaining what he’s hearing about the re-signing of Ian Clark, where the team is at with the Sedin twins joining the front office, and where things are headed with the contract negoti...

Back for another show live from the blanket fort and there is lots on the docket to cover.

The Welcome Matt wonders how much consumer confidence the Canucks will have going into next season if they don’t make significant moves this offseason.

AJ Mleczko from the NHL on NBC joins next and gives us the inside information on what’s happening with all the series down south in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Thomas Drance follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and gives us the latest on what’...

Show kicks off with a bang, as after a big Leafs win last night, the boys have to bring Wadden down from his high horse.

The Welcome Matt takes a look at the CBC/Sportsnet time as the NHL’s national broadcaster, and how after 8 years into the deal they’re still trying to find their footing.

Craig Button follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and gives his thoughts on the officiating in the Stanley Cup playoffs and breaks down just what went wrong for the Edmonton Oilers in their fir...

Back after the long weekend and we’re bursting with show!

The Welcome Matt wonders just what Wayne Gretzky is going to bring to the TNT NHL broadcasts, after it was reported that the Great One is joining the broadcast. Matt draws the parallel between Gretzky taking on a role he’s not familiar with, to that of the possibility of the Sedin twins joining the Canucks front office with the same amount of experience.

Former NHL player and host on TSN 1260 in Edmonton Jason Strudwick joins next and b...

Big day in Canucks land, so much to unpack!

The Welcome Matt wonders why the messaging from the Canucks is suddenly to just make the playoffs.

We hear from Travis Green and Jim Benning from their presser today.

Rick Dhaliwal follows and breaks down the Green contract extension, while also giving his thoughts on what we heard from Benning and his plan for the Canucks this offseason, including whether or not the Sedins’ would be a good fit for the front office.

The Price is Right takes a look ...

Big show with so much to get into including Canucks players meeting with the media today for their end of year presser. Lots to unpack from that, plus the first round of the PGA Championship, where a Canadian sits atop the leaderboard.

The Welcome Matt keys in on Travis Green, who appears to be returning to behind the bench for the Canucks next season. Matt asks was it worth letting Green twist in the wind as a lame duck head coach to save a few dollars?

Our Thursday Canucks insider Thomas Dra...

It’s the final day of the Canucks season, the PGA Championship starts tomorrow, and it’s another night full of NHL playoff hockey, so there is no shortage of storylines to get too.

The Welcome Matt takes a shot across the bow at Canucks chairman Francesco Aquilini and the way he’s mishandled running the organization since the Aquilini Family purchased the team.

Mark Zecchino from Golf Talk Canada joins next to tee up the PGA Championship from Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Mark explains that d...

Big news surrounding the Canucks today, as it’s being reported that the team is in discussions with Daniel & Henrik Sedin about joining the organization's front office in some sort of capacity.

The Welcome Matt dives into that report, unveiling what Matt has been hearing about the possibility of an advisory team that would consist of the Sedins amongst others. Matt also heard there will be changes on the business side of the organization.

Harman Dayal from the Athletic follows Hashtags (the be...

The start of another week with so much to unpack from a jam packed weekend of sports.

The Welcome Matt dives back into Matt’s report last Friday that former Canuck Geoff Courtnall had been approached by the Aquilini’s about a position in the teams front office. Matt references the rape accusation that Courtnall faced during his playing days while with the Washington Capitals, while also questioning why Courtnall would be considered for a position with zero experience working in an NHL front off...

Last show of the week and Matt’s got some spicy Canucks news to report right off the top.

The Welcome Matt dives into Canucks sports and entertainment where Matt is hearing that a major reconstruct is going to happen within the organization, including a change at the general manager position, and the potential hiring of a new club president on the hockey and on the business side.

AJ Mleczko from the On the Bus podcast and NBC Sports joins next to give us a preview of the Stanley Cup playoffs f...

It’s a gorgeous day in Vancouver, but the boys kick off the show with some doom and gloom, breaking down the multiple mistakes that have been made during Jim Benning’s time at the helm of the Canucks.

The Welcome Matt dives into the Tyler Toffoli piece from the Player’s Tribune, where Toffoli stated that no offer was even made from the Canucks to the winger during the offseason.

Wyatt Arndt from the Athletic follows and breaks down why the Canucks are in their current situation, and why this o...