Tsn 1040: Sekeres & Price

Matt and Blake talk about Canucks ticket prices, the loss of Canucks AGM Derek Clancey to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Hockey Night in Canada panel staying in tact. Other topics include the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, and upcoming games for the B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Connor Bedard, the first pick of the 2023 NHL draft from North Vancouver, joins to show to talk about draft weekend, expectations for his rookie season, playing inline hockey in the summer, and the abundance of BC players who are making waves in the NHL. Alex Gangué-Ruzic joins the show to preview Canada's chances at the FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as talk about the politics swirling about the club and Canada Soccer. Plus we go To The People for your Tell Me I'm Wrong submissions and Hot Takes. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more abo

Matt and Blake talk about the departure of Canucks AGM Derek Clancey to Toronto; single-game tickets on sale and which home game they'd most like to attend this season; and the Erik Karlsson trade saga, seemingly down to two teams and a game of chicken. The guys also discuss the Lions shooting for another home/divisional win in Saturday's clash against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where the upper-bowl at BC Place has been opened; and the women's World Cup, which begins Thursday with Canada facing Nigeria. Patrick Johnston stops by to talk about the Canucks schedule, tickets sales, marquee games and colour commentator position, as well as Brock Boeser, his summer routine changes and expectations for next season. B.C. Lions special teams consultant Mike Benevides, a former head coach of the Lions, talks about the upcoming game but reminisces about his time with the club 20 years ago when star players and huge crowds were the norm. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instag

Matt and Blake look back our Friday's poll regarding Tony DeAngelo's availability and whether or not he'd fit with the Canucks; Connor Bedard signing with the Blackhawks on his 18th birthday; and how the Canucks' chances of making the playoffs next year would be greatly enhanced if Calgary and Winnipeg continue re-tooling this summer. Burnaby's Nabil Karim joins to talk about his journey in sports media that has taken him to suburban Atlanta covering the NBA and NHL for TNT. He tells us about the Rick Tocchet he knows from working together on the NHL panel, and previews a big summer for Canadian hoops at the FIBA World Cup. Vanni Sartini is back from punishment and will be on the touchline Friday for the Whitecaps' Leagues Cup match against Mexican side Club León. He talks about Saturday's 4-2 win over LA Galaxy, assistant Mike D'Agostino running the bench, and Lionel Messi coming to MLS. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go

It's Friday and with that comes another edition of SvP! Matt and Blake debate whether the Canucks are going to be a more entertaining team next season. Our poll question centres around if Tony DeAngelo, who was bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers, would be a potential fit with the Vancouver Canucks or not. The fellas discuss the Canadian basketball roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, as well as the behind-the-scenes draft video the Canucks released that showed they had the option to trade down in the first round on the draft floor. John Shannon stops by to discuss the rumours around a shakeup of talent at Hockey Night in Canada, where things are at with the Canucks broadcasting team for next season and Canadian sports media overall, some of the remaining storylines in the hockey world, and the health of his podcasting co-host, the legendary Bob McCown. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/

Matt and Blake discuss JT Miller as a potential Canucks captain, as well as No. 1. What kind of goalie would have to come into the organization to wear the honoured (not retired) number of Roberto Luongo and Kirk McLean.The guys also talk about the Whitecaps' 2-1 win over Austin and the yellow card given to coach Vanni Sartini at the end of the match.Rob Williams of the Daily Hive/Offside stops by to talk about penalty-killing personnel and coach Rick Tocchet's pledge to use Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes and Miller less frequently on that unit. Rob gives us a tutorial on what numbers can't be worn by new Canucks.Plus, we go to The People for your Tell Me I'm Wrong submissions, comments and feedback over the last week.Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor

Matt and Blake discuss the brief tenure of Travis Dermott as a Canuck, and debate which young winger needs a stronger season: Vasily Podkolzin or Nils Höglander. They also discuss an in-season tournament for the NHL: a Canada Cup. Former Canucks player and assistant coach Jason King joins the show to talk about his time running the Canucks power play with terrific insight on JT Miller's input, Elias Pettersson's one-timer, and the bumper spot with Bo Horvat now in New York. Jason reflects on his time spent with the organization, riding shotgun with the Sedin twins, and how his family loved their time in beautiful B.C. An excited Sam Shaw joins the show after being a ninth-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Victoria shortstop tells us he hopes to sign soon and ultimately play for the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Matt returns from a long weekend and joins Blake in discussing if the Canucks should still trade a winger, as we were all expecting before the draft and free agency. The guys also talk about Nils Höglander's landing place come training camp now that he has a new contract at NHL money. The golf report, brought to you by the Whistler Golf Club, features Canadian golf star Brooke Henderson, who was interviewed by our own Jeff Paterson out at Shaughnessy ahead of the Canadian Women's Open next month. Patrick Johnston stops by to discuss Canucks topics including Ian Cole's number switch, Tyler Myers' future, Höglander's place in the organization, and why an ECHL affiliate is important for the crease. Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Ali Ahmed joins to show to talk about his eventful season. From a Caps reserve to a starting midfielder, a call-up to play for Canada for the first time, and that scary concussion he suffered in May. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,

On the Price & Paterson show, Blake Price and Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) discuss the news from the weekend involving the Vancouver Canucks. From Nils Höglander's extension to Ian Cole switching from No. 28 to 82 out of respect for Luc Bourdon, the guys also touch on the results from B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. Former Canucks assistant general manager Chris Gear chimes in on the Höglander extension, when Elias Pettersson could sign his extension, the price and why it might be wise for Petey to wait it out, the decision to buyout Oliver Ekman-Larsson, trading Tyler Myers and the parameters around the bonus as well as what it's like to be a front-office executive around this time of the year. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor

Jeff Paterson of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast sits in Sekeres' seat co-hosting with Blake. The guys ponder if the Canucks will make a big move or not this off-season to free up some cap space (where have we heard that before?) so they can perhaps add another free agent or two. They touch on Jared McCann's comments on Luke Gazdic's podcast talking about his experiences in Vancouver as a rookie and how it affected him. Now that he's retired, is Alain Vigneault the greatest coach in Canucks history, or does that title belong to Pat Quinn? The guys also tee up the weekend for the Vancouver Whitecaps and B.C. Lions, with both teams looking to bounce back after rough outings. Lions QB Vernon Adams joins us and says the defeat to the Argos is well in the rearview mirror, as the Leos get set to host Adams' former team, the Montreal Alouettes, on Sunday. Former Canucks analyst Rachel Doerrie breaks down the Canucks signings this off-season and provides an update on Tyler Myers' $5 million bonus and if the team is

Matt and Blake with a big show featuring Jeff Paterson, Rob Williams plus we hear from Canucks skills coach Chris Higgins after development camp. S&P talk about what's left on the free-agent market at third-line centre and big wingers, plus Alain Vigneault's decision to retire from coaching and which Canucks prospect is most exciting. Paterson gives his recap of development camp and Wednesday's scrimmage. Names discussed include: Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Tom Willander, Elias "D" Pettersson, Vilmer Alriksson, Kirill Kudryavtsev and Nikita Tolopilo. Jeff also offers his thoughts on AV. Rob wonders whether Vigneault is worthy of the Canucks' Ring of Honour, and can't understand the Tyler Myers trade noise out of San Jose. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

Matt and Blake discuss whether Tyler Myers will return after the addition of three free-agent defencemen; development camp and some of the prospects in the Canucks' system; some saltiness from Oliver Ekman-Larsson over in Sweden, and improvements on defence in light of the Rutherford/Allvin history in Pittsburgh. Rick Dhaliwal stops by with info on the negotiation with Elias Pettersson on a contract extension, and Myers' future. He also talks about remaining free agents that could fit the bill at third-line centre. Frank Corrado gives us his insight on former defence partner Ian Cole, the system for defencemen when he was in Pittsburgh under Coach Tocchet, Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin. Frank shares his feelings on what a summer development camp should aim to do, and on some of the deals handed out in free agency. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mo

Matt and Blake are back after digesting the weekend's free agency news. The guys discuss the signings of Soucy, Cole and Blueger and the roster battles shaping up at Canucks training camp. They also take a look at the penchant for penalties from two of three newcomers, and the cap flexibility the club has left themselves going forward. Darren Dreger from the (Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast) with his last hit of the season tells us that the Canucks said 'no' on a defenceman being pushed by an Eastern club, and informs that all is not as rosy as Patrik Allvin led us to believe Saturday with regards to Tanner Pearson's injured hand. Patrick Johnston addresses a number of Canucks issues including J.T. Miller staying and now having a no-move clause, the signings of free agents and whether there's any room left for upgrades. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn

A special NHL Free Agency episode on Canada Day features a full analysis of the moves the Canucks made -- and some they didn't make. Matt, Blake and Jeff Paterson from the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast evaluate the signings of defencemen Carson Soucy, Ian Cole, Matt Irwin, centre Teddy Blueger and goaltender Zach Sawchenko. They kick around the signings elsewhere across the league including players such as Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Schenn that interested the Canucks, as well as players (such as Morgan Geekie) on the fingertips of Canucks' fans on social media. The guys have a big picture discussion on what brought the team to this Canada Day with limited cap space to fill several holes; debating not just what these additions mean for the Canucks' push to make the playoffs next season, but in the longer-term given that only one player signed a multi-year contract. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/li

Jeff Paterson from the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast sits in for Blake Price and discusses the Canucks free agency targets on defence and at third-line centre, as well as the decisions to not qualify defencemen Ethan Bear and Travis Dermott. The guys talk development camp, which starts Sunday, and this week's entry draft, as well as important long weekend games for the B.C. Lions and Whitecaps. Rick Dhaliwal stops by with more on free-agent defencemen Carson Soucy and Ian Cole, as well as tidbits on a potential Tyler Myers trade, and free-agent check-ins on J.T. Compher, Ryan O'Reilly, Nick Bjugstad and Teddy Blueger. Rick tells us that goalie David Rittich might well land with the Canucks, and why defenceman Cal Foote will not be joining his father Adam, a Canucks assistant, in Vancouver. Former Vancouver Canucks right-handed defenceman Frank Corrado provides his analysis of Canucks' RHD picks Tom Willander and Hunter Brzustewicaz, and his contract predictions for UFAs like Soucy. Presented by Applewood Auto

The Canucks make six selections on Day 2 of the NHL Entry Draft, and we break them all down as well as grading the class. Matt and Blake have more on first-round pick Tom Willander, the pros and cons of the Canucks' first selection, and on the rebuffed opportunities to trade down. Plus, the guys discuss the rumours of a Tyler Myers trade to San Jose and how the Canucks will spend their free agent dollars. Draft insider Cam Robinson joins from Nashville with his scouting report on third-round pick Hunter Brzustewicz and the rest of Vancouver's draft class. And Aiden Celebrini, the Canucks' sixth-round pick and the son of former Canucks director of human performance Rick, stops by and beams about being drafted by his hometown team. Aiden reminisces about being around the Canucks as a kid and on the ice with guys like Dan Hamhuis and Zack Kassian. He also talks about his brother Macklin, the presumptive first-overall pick in next year's NHL draft, and his two youngest siblings, who are great athletes in their ow

Matt and Blake discuss and dissect Tom Willander, the Canucks' choice at 11th overall in the NHL. From his love of the Canucks at an early age (Orca > Skate), to his meteoric rise up draft boards in the second half of this season, to his next step at Boston University where he'll learn the North American game and get a better opportunity to work on his strength and offensive game. Draft insider Cam Robinson stops by from Nashville with his evaluation of Willander as a player and on how the Canucks did value wise. The guys discuss whether there were trade down opportunities, and the top-10 surprises of Simashev & Danielson -- two other prospects the Canucks were reportedly eyeing. We also discuss the team passing on local product Zach Benson. Jeff Paterson from the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast puts it all into context for us. The Canucks organizational needs now and in the future, where Willander fits, and what's left to do -- top-4 defenceman, third-line centre -- for this coming season. Plus, we go To

Big show in advance of the NHL draft and with Canucks GM Patrik Allvin holding a press conference from Nashville. Matt and Blake discuss Allvin comments, including the Canucks prioritizing upside and difference-makers over safer picks at #11, and whether that's fact or smoke. The guys also discuss the Friday deadline on qualifying defenceman Ethan Bear and whether he'll be traded or let go, plus Maxime Comtois, whom Anaheim is letting go and would qualify as the big winger on the Canucks' offseason wish list. Darren Dreger (Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast) joins from Nashville with some information on the Canucks and Blackhawks talking trade prior to the latter's acquisition of Taylor Hall from Boston. Is there still a Conor Garland deal to be made with the Hawks? Would it involve picks #11 and #19, which Chicago owns. Also, Carolina's decision on Brett Pesce, especially when the Canes are in on Erik Karlsson. Could Pesce shake free and be available to the Canucks in a trade. Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson stop

A full weekend of sports to recap with Matt and Blake plus you can really start to feel the NHL off season buzz in today’s show! Draft week talk and free agency throughout, including with Patrick Johnston, who goes into his guesses for the week to come, plus some info on the late Gino Odjick. Also, Rink Wide: Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by and gives his thoughts on the likelihood of the Canucks moving up or down at the draft, draft options at 11 and more. We wrap up the show with the old debate of “Best player available vs drafting for need” as the topic for the latest instalment of SvP. Presented by Applewood Auto GroupFollow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sitting in for Matt is the co-host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, Jeff Paterson. Blake and Jeff get into the NHL's decision to hault all specialty jerseys in warmup, the B.C. Lions' big win over the Blue Bombers on Thursday to push their record to 3-0 and the Canucks pre-season schedule. Less than a week until the NHL Draft, our Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal shares what he's hearing around the club in terms of who they like at pick eleven, the notion of trading up, the latest on Ethan Bear's qualifying offer and what potential free agents and trade options the Canucks could pursue.Presented by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake unpack all of Patrik Allvin's comments from Wednesday, including: the 11th overall pick, Elias Pettersson's contract, Brock Boeser's summer, Tyler Myers' standing and area in need of improvement, Ethan Bear's RFA status, the health of Tanner Pearson and Ilya Mikheyev and the work ahead this summer. Frank Corrado stops by with his thoughts on the Oliver Ekman-Larsson buyout, Boeser's summer training, Myers' play in his own zone, the merits of trading up from 11, and free-agent targets among defence. Rob Williams on trading up in the draft, the missing scoreboard at Rogers Arena, new names/faces for Canucks in-house content, and why Alex Mogilny wasn't a Hall-of-Fame snub in comparison to Pierre Turgeon.Presented by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.