Jan 6, 2026: Canadian hockey vibe check, Canucks vs Sabres

The Canucks begin the road trip in Buffalo, and Canadian hockey fans debate the state of the game after World Jr bronze! Matt and Blake get into all of the news surrounding the Canucks, including more Olympians named from the roster, plus the expected lineup vs the Sabres. They also debate the level of worry across the country in the wake of Canada's loss to Czechia in the semis. Plus, the Canucks add a familiar name to the scouting ranks. TSN's Darren Dreger joins to discuss what's happening in hockey development across Canada, talking about his own personal experiences and what he's seen at the highest level. Dregs also talks about Canadian coaching philosophies and what might change going forward. He also gets into the latest rumblings around Canucks players that could be traded like Sherwood, Kane, DeBrusk annnnnd.... EP40? The guys wrap up with a look at the Seahawks schedule for next season, the BC and Whitecaps content for the Canadian men's soccer team as they gather for a January training camp, and some other odds and ends too, don't miss it!

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