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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Rob Williams: Hypothetically speaking...Miller for Horvat? A Whitecaps update. And Rob's check-in with Juggy
30/01/2025 Duration: 18minRob Williams of The Daily Hive with a health update on beloved member of Canucks nation, his answer to a hypothetical Miller-Horvat trade, and his chat with Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch on future games in Vancouver.
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Jan 29, 2025: Rutherford Response? Canucks under spotlight vs Preds
29/01/2025 Duration: 01h27minOn a gameday in Nashville, Matt and Blake evaluate the possible responses on and off the ice to Jim Rutherford's explosive interview. Can the Canucks continue to build on this modest win streak, or do the distractions take over? The guys keep you up to date on the lineup changes vs the Predators as well, including in goal. Former Canucks executive Laurence Gilman stops in to debate the strategy of Rutherford's honesty, and Laurence talks about how he would react as a manager in the aftermath of an interview like that. LG also weighs in on whether the offers improve for the two players involved. Then it's TSN's Frank Corrado on the players' side of this, and whether Quinn Hughes might ultimately fall victim to the distraction. Frank also has his thoughts on a number of players rumoured to be available, and if any of them would be considered good return for either Miller or Pettersson. All that and more, including some Whitecaps news, don't miss it!
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Frank Corrado: Rumoured returns for JT and Petey. Are any of them good enough to consider?
29/01/2025 Duration: 18minTSN's Frank Corrado on the players' side of this, and whether Quinn Hughes might ultimately fall victim to the distraction. Frank also has his thoughts on a number of players rumoured to be available, and if any of them would be considered good return for either Miller or Pettersson.
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Laurence Gilman: Former Canucks Asst Manager on Rutherford's comments about JT and EP40. Will the comments help or harm offers?
29/01/2025 Duration: 16minFormer Canucks executive Laurence Gilman stops in to debate the strategy of Rutherford's honesty, and Laurence talks about how he would react as a manager in the aftermath of an interview like that. LG also weighs in on whether the offers improve for the two players involved.
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Jan 28, 2025: Canucks President reveals the rift, change is coming
28/01/2025 Duration: 01h39minBack to back wins for the Canucks almost get put into the backseat on today's show after an explosive interview between Canucks president Jim Rutherford and Globe and Mail columnist Gary Mason. Matt and Blake dissect what was said, and the massive future ramnifications that are possible. The guys talk about who is likely to be imminently traded, and the effects on Quinn Hughes if a re-load happens. Mason drops in to talk about the interview, explaining the willingness of Rutherford to open up, and what he thinks it all means for the short term and medium term. Then it's Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson with his reactions to Rutherford, predictions for the Canucks return on trades, and a scoop of his own, as he predicts a very uncertain trade deadline for Brock Boeser. Massive show today, don't miss it!
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Gary Mason: Stops by to discuss his explosive interview with Canucks big boss, Jim Rutherford.
28/01/2025 Duration: 16minGary Mason of the Globe and Mail drops in after an explosive interview with Canucks president Jim Rutherford, explaining the willingness of Rutherford to open up, and what he thinks it all means for the short term and medium term.
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Cam Robinson: Reaction to 'the Rutherford Interview' as well as a look at Brock Boeser's future
28/01/2025 Duration: 17minElite Prospects' Cam Robinson with his reactions to Rutherford, predictions for the Canucks return on trades, and a scoop of his own, as he predicts a very uncertain trade deadline for Brock Boeser.
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Jan 27, 2025: Canucks are bridesmaids again. Second straight weekend where a big trade falls apart at last minute.
27/01/2025 Duration: 01h41minMatt and guest co-host Irf Gaffar discuss another pins-and-needles weekend where the Canucks were close to a big trade. They talk about the huge Carolina-Colorado deal involving Mika Rantanen, how close the Canes were to acquiring Elias Pettersson, whether the Avalanche now pivot to J.T. Miller, and whether the Buffalo Sabres are now the logical landing spot for Pettersson. They discuss what the Canucks need to do to be a playoff team, the win over Washington, more brilliance from Quinn Hughes and Monday's game in St. Louis.Darren Dreger stops by and says Pettersson to Carolina was close. He tells us the Canucks had keen interest in a package similar to what landed Rantanen. Darren says Buffalo is interested in Pettersson, that Dallas is no longer pursuing Miller, and that the Canucks might just make the best deal for either Petey or J.T. He also informs on Alex Pietrangelo taking himself off Canada's 4 Nations roster and whether we'll see more players pulling out.Jeff Paterson believes management has ma
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Darren Dreger: Re-capping a weekend of 'almost trades' and assessing the teams that are still interested in Miller and EP40
27/01/2025 Duration: 19minDarren Dreger stops by and says Pettersson to Carolina was close. He tells us the Canucks had keen interest in a package similar to what landed Rantanen. Darren says Buffalo is interested in Pettersson, that Dallas is no longer pursuing Miller, and that the Canucks might just make the best deal for either Petey or J.T. He also informs on Alex Pietrangelo taking himself off Canada's 4 Nations roster and whether we'll see more players pulling out.
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Jeff Paterson: Has management made it's choice? A review 'D-Petey' NHL debut
27/01/2025 Duration: 14minJeff Paterson believes management has made its choice and is ready to recast the roster with big names getting traded out. Jeff previews the game in St. Louis, new line combinations, and the debut of Elias Pettersson (D-Petey) on defence.
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Jan 24, 2025: Canucks having no fun and providing even less; new depths discovered in dispiriting loss to Edmonton.
24/01/2025 Duration: 01h38minMatt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson discuss new lows for the Canucks after a 6-2 thumping in Edmonton and Corey Perry abusing captain Quinn Hughes. They talk about whether Vancouver can ever get past Connor McDavid's Oilers; nobody having any fun; Brock Boeser encouraging the room to be "good teammates;" Vincent Desharnais' struggles against his old team; and a "must-win" game Saturday against Washington. The guys also discuss the bigger problems with Elias Pettersson's lack of output, a soft trade market for J.T. Miller, and whether there's world where they become sellers at the trade deadline.Dan Rosen of NHL.com stops by to discuss Miller suitors in his neck of the woods (NYR, NJ) and elsewhere (CAR). Dan discusses why those teams want Miller, whether the Islanders would be interested in re-uniting Pettersson with old friend Bo Horvat; and Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record as the Russian winger rolls into Vancouver.Rob Williams of the Daily Hive recaps the week on social media between O
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Rob Williams: the social media battle between Canucks and Oilers markets. Is the city sick of this core?
24/01/2025 Duration: 17minRob Williams of the Daily Hive recaps the week on social media between Oilers fans and the Canucks. The big mad response to Conor Garland holding Connor McDavid, and the, uhh, victimhood of McDavid. Rob says the city is sick of this core and that a big trade to salvage the season is getting less and less likely.
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Dan Rosen: Analyzing the teams that are interested in J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson.
24/01/2025 Duration: 17minDan Rosen of NHL.com stops by to discuss Miller suitors in his neck of the woods (NYR, NJ) and elsewhere (CAR). Dan discusses why those teams want Miller, whether the Islanders would be interested in re-uniting Pettersson with old friend Bo Horvat; and Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record as the Russian winger rolls into Vancouver.
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Jan 23, 2025: The Rematch. Demko starts, as Canucks visit Edmonton. Miller watch continues!
23/01/2025 Duration: 01h39minYou've been waiting for it. The Canucks vs Oilers rematch in the wake of the "hold" heard round the world. Matt and Blake go over all permutations from the absentees to Thatcher Demko's 4th straight start and the much needed 2 points for the Canucks! Patrick Johnston of PostMedia stops by and talks about the game and the very latest in the JT MIller trade saga, including his thoughts on whether this just might not happen. PJ also talks about the lack of presence for assistant coach Sergei Gonchar, and if Demko should be playing as much as he has of late. Jason Gregor joins the guys from The Nation Network in Edmonton to preview the game. We hear Jason's thoughts on the suspensions, the statement, the rivalry and whether stars in the NHL deserve different treatment than they're getting. All that, plus some possible Whitecaps player signings finally?
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Jason Gregor: An Edmonton perspective on the suspensions, the rematch and 'the Statement'.
23/01/2025 Duration: 18minJason Gregor joins the guys from The Nation Network in Edmonton to preview the game. We hear Jason's thoughts on the suspensions, the statement, the rivalry and whether stars in the NHL deserve different treatment than they're getting.
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Patrick Johnston: Is Demko playing too much now? Sergei Gonchar's position with the coaching staff
23/01/2025 Duration: 20minPatrick Johnston of PostMedia stops by and talks about the game and the very latest in the JT MIller trade saga, including his thoughts on whether this just might not happen. PJ also talks about the lack of presence for assistant coach Sergei Gonchar, and if Demko should be playing as much as he has of late.
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Jan 22, 2025: Canucks collapse again, Tocchet and Demko looking for answers
22/01/2025 Duration: 01h49minAnother home game, another 3rd period lead squandered, which means there's lots to talk about for Matt and Blake on today's show. The guys listen to the post game thoughts of Tocchet and Demko as the team tries to figure out how to win again, and block out the noise of swirling trade rumours. The guys also explore whether changes are needed beyond the Miller trade possibility, and whether fans want to renovate the Canucks core, outside of Hughes. Former Canucks exec Laurence Gilman stops in to chat about neogtiations for JT Miller, and the GM's that the Canucks are dealing with in particular. Also, LG's thoughts on accepting lesser players than that of Miller, and what wins and losses do to the leverage in negotiations. Then it's TSN's Frank Corrado to break down the latest spell of poor play for the Canucks, and whether the coach is to blame or not. He also talks about the extremely boring style of playt of late, and the uncertainty in the dressing room and what that can do to a team. All that and more, incl
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Frank Corrado: Breaking down the boring style of play of late. Is Tocchet to blame?
22/01/2025 Duration: 19minTSN's Frank Corrado to break down the latest spell of poor play for the Canucks, and whether the coach is to blame or not. He also talks about the extremely boring style of play of late, and the uncertainty in the dressing room and what that can do to a team.
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Laurence Gilman: How do wins and losses affect trade negotiations? An insight into the GMs the Canucks are talking to
22/01/2025 Duration: 21minLaurence Gilman stops in to chat about negotiations for JT Miller, and the GM's that the Canucks are dealing with in particular. Also, LG's thoughts on accepting lesser players than that of Miller, and what wins and losses do to the leverage in negotiations.
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Jan 21, 2025: Demko again for Canucks vs Sabres, plus, Suspension Reaction!
21/01/2025 Duration: 01h54minGet your Canucks vs Sabres preview and a lot more today on the show. Matt and Blake get into the decision to start Demko for a third straight game, the chance for rare back to back wins, and the defence pairs in the wake of the Tyler Myers suspension. Lots of reaction to the suspension as well, as Edmonton goes wild about the non call on Garland at the end of that game, especially with the rematch coming Thursday. John Shannon joins to talk about the league's decision on the matter and to dispel any theories of an anti-McDavid bias. Also, he weighs in on the proposed deals for Miller so far. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops by as well, with a deep dive into some of the names mentioned in a Miller-Rangers trade, spme other likely destinations, and whether the Canucks should be willing to accept less to end the drama. He also updates a red hot Abby Canucks team, led by Linus Karlsson. All that, plus a BC Lions retirement, and the passing of a BC hockey legend.