Sept 24, 2026: Scrutiny begins as Canucks vets face Oilers

Halfway thru the preseason and the rubber finally hits the road as the Canucks dress a veteran lineup at home to the Oilers. Matt and Blake take a look at what each player has to prove tonight, and discuss the battles that remain for roster spots. The guys also look at the line combos and what chemistry might stick to start the season. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia checks in from practice with his take on how the preseason ends, including the right path forward for Braeden Cootes. The guys also debate the level of scrutiny that will be directed towards Elias Pettersson this season and whether a good start would make it more or less likely to see a trade. Rob Williams of The Daily Hive drops by as well, with his takes on the Canucks new marketing slogan, Arshdeep Bains' attempts to make the team, and how the preseason schedule has changed the process of choosing the team. Matt and Blake finish up with the latest on Thomas Müller's future with the Whitecaps and the 'Caps future overall.. Plus, the Lions get set for the showdown vs the Riders, the Jays are officially eliminated, and the M's say goodbye to a legend in the booth!

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