Jan. 27, 2023

January 27 2023 - Rick Dhaliwal & Chris Gear

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Matt and Blake further discuss Andrei Kuzmenko's contract extension. What it means for the team's next steps, what was lost, and whether the Canucks understand buying low and selling high. They also talk about the trades to come, including Bo Horvat landing spots and potential pieces in return, as well as the case for dealing Brock Boeser and Conor Garland. Rick Dhaliwal stops by with the mechanics of how Kuzmenko got his name on another Canucks contract, as well as the merits of holding Horvat out of games to keep him healthy. Rick also speaks on the possibility of trading Luke Schenn, and explains why Thatcher Demko's name is circulating in the rumour mill. Chris Gear joins to talk Canuck to us. The former AGM has a most interesting perspective about why the Canucks operate as they do, and shares some of the realities of hockey operations have to deal with. He also comments on why that department has seemingly lost touch with their fans and the market.

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