Oct 3, 2025: Canucks vs Oilers with jobs on the line

The final preseason game is mercifully upon us and S & P has you covered, with Matt and Blake getting you all the info on lineups and job battles, plus Jeff Paterson joining the guys live from the rink. The guys look at Cootes' last stand to remain in the NHL, and who else gets the nod vs McDavid, Draisaitl and co. Jeff Marek from The Sheet stops by to give his final verdict on the rookie centre's chances of making the team. Jeff also weighs in on Filip Chytil's great September and the latest contracts handed out around the NHL and how that might impact Quinn Hughes' offer from the Canucks. He also gives us a scouting report on potential first round pick Caleb Malhotra, as the Abby Canucks coach's son is ripping it up in the OHL. Then it's Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld on his return to the team and scoring a goal in the Canadian Championship. Gauld talks about his timeline for a first start, his possible role alongside Thomas Müller, and his view on the team's chances to win it all this season. The guys wrap up with the baseball playoff schedules for the weekend, the Lions lineup vs the Stamps, and the Whitecaps standings update as they chase down 1st place..

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