May 21, 2026: New Canucks front office get a huge endorsement from a former president/GM. Fresh start for EP40?

Matt and guest co-host Patrick Johnston discuss whether a clean slate for Elias Pettersson is deserved, Patrik Allvin officially leaving the Canucks, an expansion of the analytics department, the culture Ryan Johnson is trying to create, who’s staying, what’s needed, two Canucks shining at the Worlds as well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs & the Memorial Cup.

Former Canucks GM Mike Gillis stops by and says the Sedins and Johnson are perfect for the Canucks. He details his time around them as players, hiring Johnson in his front office, their path forward, Manny Malhotra as a coaching candidate & his discussions with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Rob Williams says Pettersson does not deserve a clean slate but the Canucks should mind asset management. He talks Sedins, Johnson and Malhotra plus the club’s recent commitment to reestablishing community good will.

Other topics include potential stadium sites for the Whitecaps and Thomas Muller.

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