June 19, 2026: Canada tastes World Cup victory! NHL trades continue, Canucks next?

After an historic win at BC Place, Matt and Blake dive into the first men's World Cup victory Canada and how the city embraced it! The guys look at the Koné injury and who can replace him, and how they can manufacture a result vs a much higher quality side in Switzerland. The boys are joined by FIFA VP Victor Montagliani, who talks about his pride in how his home city put on the match and gave Canada the home pitch advantage. Victor looks at how hosting the World Cup came to be in 2026 and where this program is headed with this experience. He also talks about what this match says and does for the saving of the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS, making a bold prediction in the process. Next up is Jeff Marek of The Sheet with his latest thoughts on the wheeling and dealing we're seeing around the NHL. He talks about how the Raddysh sign and trade could relate to Hronek trade for Vancouver, and even throws in a possible destination. Marek also talks about the surprising availability of Matthew Knies and Byram, and how a summer of trades could be shaping up. Matt and Blake finish up with a rundown on the day at the World Cup, the BC Lions rosters moves ahead of their Friday night game in Hamilton, and the US Open shows its teeth through 2 rounds.

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