Synopsis
The midday show on TSN 1040 with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price includes a full hour of solid Canucks' coverage during The Canucks Lunch, 12-1pm.
Episodes
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Patrick Johnson: Do the Canucks still have room to improve?
06/11/2024 Duration: 21minThen it's Patrick Johnson of The Province with his post game review, where he places Hughes in Canucks history, and are the Canucks maybe even better this season given where they can still improve?
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Laurence Gilman: Admiration for Quinn Hughes and faith in Elias Pettersson
06/11/2024 Duration: 17minLaurence Gilman checks in to re-iterate both his admiration of Quinn Hughes and his faith in Elias Pettersson these days, plus he weighs in on whether to sell the farm for Bowen Byram.
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Nov 5, 2024: Canucks vs Ducks, Räty back, new look top 6
05/11/2024 Duration: 01h40minIt's another Canucks gameday with the team in Anaheim to take on the Ducks. Matt and Blake take a look at the changes for tonight with Aatu Räty back to play centre and Pius Suter on EP40's line. And after just 2 games this season with more than 4 goals, is the offence due to breakout? John Shannon stops by with his thoughts on 11 NHL games on US election night, his impressions of the Canucks at the 10 game mark, Lankinen's signing vs the rest of the NHL free agents, and whether any NHL will the Canucks finally break teams are panicking over slow starts to the season. TSN's Farhan Lalji takes on the Canucks at 10 games as well, whether Pius Suter is the change that Elias Pettersson needs, and the questions surrounding the BC Lions from QB to head coach to management. All that, plus a change for the Whitecaps/LAFC playoff match on Friday, and the NFL trade deadline sees some action.
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Farhan Lalji: Is Suter the change that Pettersson needs? Questions surrounding the BC Lions
05/11/2024 Duration: 20minTSN's Farhan Lalji takes on the Canucks at 10 games as well, whether Pius Suter is the change that Elias Pettersson needs, and the questions surrounding the BC Lions from QB to head coach to management.
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John Shannon: Is Lankinen the best free agent signing of the year? 11 games on election day!
05/11/2024 Duration: 19minJohn Shannon stops by with his thoughts on 11 NHL games on US election night, his impressions of the Canucks at the 10 game mark, Lankinen's signing vs the rest of the NHL free agents, and whether any NHL will the Canucks finally break teams are panicking over slow starts to the season.
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Nov 4, 2024: Garland and Suter fix the Canucks, for now. News on Demko, Joshua
04/11/2024 Duration: 01h31minThe Canucks got back into the win column this weekend but had to work for it, so Matt and Blake take a look at what tinkering is left for Rick Tocchet on this California road trip. It's also the 10 game mark for the Canucks, so a chance to hand out some report cards and an early MVP. TSN Insider Darren Dreger is back with details on the return of Thatcher Demko and Dakota Joshua, plus he has updates on the defenceman trade market as well, including a guy the Canucks will see on Tuesday. Plus, he adds a new name to the list that he thinks the Canucks could target as well. RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson joins to give his thoughts on Suter's best place in the lineup, plus his reaction to the possibility of Demko back at full practice and Jeff names his 10 game MVP.. All that, plus a recap of the Whitecaps extending their season, while the Lions end theirs, and the Seahawks blowing another one at home.
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Jeff Paterson: Reaction to Demko practicing. Ranking players through the first 10 games of the season.
04/11/2024 Duration: 21minRinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson joins to give his thoughts on Suter's best place in the lineup, plus his reaction to the possibility of Demko back at full practice and Jeff names his 10 game MVP..
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Darren Dreger: Details on the Return of Thatcher Demko and Dakota Joshua
04/11/2024 Duration: 15minTSN Insider Darren Dreger is back with details on the return of Thatcher Demko and Dakota Joshua, plus he has updates on the defenceman trade market as well, including a guy the Canucks will see on Tuesday. Plus, he adds a new name to the list that he thinks the Canucks could target as well.
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Nov 1, 2024: Going back to Cali, Canucks looking for answers but no changes yet
01/11/2024 Duration: 01h51minAs the Canucks practice ahead of a Saturday game in San Jose, head coach Rick Tocchet has resisted any line juggling so far. Matt and Blake look at the wisdom of the status quo, and whether even bigger changes should be afoot, including a trade. They also take a look back at the Halloween festivities for the team, with some wild costumes. RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by for his roundup of the week and the lingering emotions from the loss to New Jersey. The guys also look ahead to the month of November and plot out the goaltending assignments, and where the Canucks can take advantage of a weaker set of opponents. Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini then joins to discusss his preparations for Game 2 vs LAFC, and what changes can be expected. Sartini talks about the differences between last year and this, and what he wants to see out of his group in front of a big crowd. Then it's TSN's Glen Suitor on the Lions trip to Regina for the West Semi-final. Suits weighs in on the quarterback choices all seas
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Glenn Suitor: Looking at the Lions Regina road trip for the West Semi Final
01/11/2024 Duration: 20minThen it's TSN's Glen Suitor on the Lions trip to Regina for the West Semi-final. Suits weighs in on the quarterback choices all season long for BC, and what expects to see from Vernon Adams vs the Riders.
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Vanny Sartini: Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps getting ready for Game 2 vs LAFC
01/11/2024 Duration: 11minWhitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini then joins to discusss his preparations for Game 2 vs LAFC, and what changes can be expected. Sartini talks about the differences between last year and this, and what he wants to see out of his group in front of a big crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Canucks weekly roundup, lingering feelings from the New Jersey blowout and a look ahead at November
01/11/2024 Duration: 20minRinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by for his roundup of the week and the lingering emotions from the loss to New Jersey. The guys also look ahead to the month of November and plot out the goaltending assignments, and where the Canucks can take advantage of a weaker set of opponents.
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Oct 31, 2024: Devil of a night for the Canucks, Coach and players concerned
31/10/2024 Duration: 01h43minAfter an historic loss at home vs the Devils, the coaches, players, fans and media are all left wondering what happened to the Canucks. Matt and Blake listen to the reaction of the team in the room afterwards, and they look forward to the possibilities on the California road trip. The guys look at the play of Pettersson, goaltending and team defence in particular. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by with his thoughts on the game and the big picture for the Canucks, including his thoughts on the next start for Silovs and his ideas on defensive pairings. Then it's The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with the pulse of the fans after some angry reactions to a 4th loss in 5 home games so far this season. Plus, Rob goes over some crazy Canucks rumours, and his poll of the best Halloween candy that Canucks money can buy. Plus, preparation continues for the Whitecaps and Lions ahead of their must win games this weekend, and we have a World Series champion on the west coast!
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Rob Williams: Crazy Canucks rumours and an important talk about the sweet stuff...
31/10/2024 Duration: 13minThe Daily Hive's Rob Williams with the pulse of the fans after some angry reactions to a 4th loss in 5 home games so far this season. Plus, Rob goes over some crazy Canucks rumours, and his poll of the best Halloween candy that Canucks money can buy.
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Frank Corrado: thoughts on the blowout. What is next for Silovs? A look a defensive pairings.
31/10/2024 Duration: 19minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by with his thoughts on the game and the big picture for the Canucks, including his thoughts on the next start for Silovs and his ideas on defensive pairings.
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Oct 30, 2024: Hughes Bowl bounce back? Canucks vs Devils, Bains gets promotion
30/10/2024 Duration: 01h46minHughes vs the Hugheses! The Canucks get set for the Devils with a couple of key lineup changes on both offence and defence, so lots to chew on for Matt and Blake on today's show. Bains tries to unlock Pettersson, while changes to the powerplay are made as well. Patrick Johnston of The Province joins the guys from the morning skate with the latest on the lineup vs the Devils. PJ looks at the potential for some pond hockey to benefit Elias Pettersson, the goaltending usage, Dakota Joshua's return schedule and whether the Canucks are shopping already. Our front office insider Laurence Gilman stops by again with his views on the development of Quinn Hughes into the captain and superstar that he is now, plus, a look at EP40's struggles via a Roberto Luongo comparison, and JT Miller as the new Ryan Kesler. The guys finish up with a Lions health update, the Whitecaps hitting the training pitch, and the World Series has a new Bartman?
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Laurence Gilman: JT / Kesler comparisons and the development of Quinn Hughes as a Captain
30/10/2024 Duration: 22minOur front office insider Laurence Gilman stops by again with his views on the development of Quinn Hughes into the captain and superstar that he is now, plus, a look at EP40's struggles via a Roberto Luongo comparison, and JT Miller as the new Ryan Kesler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patrick Johnston: Previewing this episode of the 'Hughes Bowl'. Pond Hockey the solution for Petey? Anticipating Joshua's return.
30/10/2024 Duration: 16minPatrick Johnston of The Province joins the guys from the morning skate with the latest on the lineup vs the Devils. PJ looks at the potential for some pond hockey to benefit Elias Pettersson, the goaltending usage, Dakota Joshua's return schedule and whether the Canucks are shopping already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 29, 2024: Canucks salvage a point vs Canes but Tocchet promises changes
29/10/2024 Duration: 01h26minCanucks comeback to salvage a point vs the Canes, but Head Coach Rick Tocchet was still anything but pleased, so Matt and Blake have lots of items to work through on today's show. The guys go through some of the changes seen at practice, as Elias Pettersson's line gets juggled, and what that could mean for the struggling forward. John Shannon joins to give his take on the up and down start to date, and where he thinks it might lead in the Pacific division. Plus, John talks about early struggles for stars and how they deal with it. Then it's time for Elite Prospect's Cam Robinson with his latest on the Canucks lineup combos, where things work and where they don't. He gives thumbs up and down on a few possible defensive trade targets, and an update on Tom Willander's collegiate performance to date. All that, plus a look at the latest from the Whitecaps and Lions as they get set for do or die weekend games!
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Cam Robinson: Which lineup combos are working and which aren't. Potential D trade targets.
29/10/2024 Duration: 16minThen it's time for Elite Prospect's Cam Robinson with his latest on the Canucks lineup combos, where things work and where they don't. He gives thumbs up and down on a few possible defensive trade targets, and an update on Tom Willander's collegiate performance to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.