March 4, 2024

March 4 2024 - Irfaan Gaffar & Jeff Paterson

Blake returns and joins Matt in discussing which wingers work best for the Canucks before trade deadline.The guys talked about the 2-1 win in Anaheim, the needed performance from Casey DeSmith, the return of Vasily Podkolzin, the continued evolution of Nils Höglander, the loss of Tyler Myers to injury, how much the roster has changed since they last played in Anaheim, the struggles of the Hughes-Hronek defence pair over the last month, and the good health of the club throughout the season. They also look back on Elias Pettersson's contract extension and point forward to teams on the verge of joining the sellers.

Irf Gaffar joins to discuss how active the Canucks will be by trade deadline, the biggest needs, the targets, the competition (EDM, VGK). The guys look at Jake Guentzel, Tyler Toffoli, Frank Vatrano, Jordan Greenway. Irf gives his wish list, talks about the surprise developments with Pettersson last week, provides his take on the Elias Lindholm acquisition, and predicts what's to happen with Phil Kessel.

Jeff Paterson stops by to talk about the game in Anaheim including: DeSmith, Podkolzin, Höglander. The guys talk auditions -- or showcases? -- for Podkolzin and Arshdeep Bains, how the 4th line needs fixing, the defence minus Myers, Kessel and the week ahead, and Jeff's wish-list for the deadline. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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