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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John Shannon: Addressing the McDavid / Myers suspensions and the J.T. trade that almost happened this weekend
21/01/2025 Duration: 26minJohn 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.
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Cam Robinson: Is it worth losing a trade to end the drama? Also, the Abby Canucks are HOT!
21/01/2025 Duration: 17minCam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops by with a deep dive into some of the names mentioned in a Miller-Rangers trade, some 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.
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Jan 20: Canucks beat Oil, Allvin speaks, Miller trade news, Suspensions too?!
20/01/2025 Duration: 01h32minA jam packed Monday edition! After the Canucks surprise everyone vs the Oil, Matt and Blake look back on the game that was, including a fine performance from JT Miller in what may be his final game for Vancouver, and a wild ending too! The guys look into the most recent reported trade scenarios, and whether Myers or McDavid will make the rematch on Thursday after they get hearings with the league. Plus, they look at the comments of GM Patrik Allvin after he meets the media for the first time in a long time. Jeff Paterson stops by with his post game report, talks about the differing games for Miller and Pettersson and gives his thoughts on the Canucks being able to repeat the performance. Jeff also talks about the notable absences from the Canucks charity gala, and the eye opening comments from Boeser regarding his future with the team. All that, plus the NFL weekend recap, challenges ahead for the BC Lions, and the Whitecaps lose out on a prized acquisition.
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Jeff Paterson: Surprising comments from Brock about his future and some not-so-surprising absences from Canucks Gala
20/01/2025 Duration: 22minJeff Paterson stops by with his post game report, talks about the differing games for Miller and Pettersson and gives his thoughts on the Canucks being able to repeat the performance. Jeff also talks about the notable absences from the Canucks charity gala, and the eye opening comments from Boeser regarding his future with the team.
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Jan 17, 2025: Canucks ruled by Kings, Miller on the hotseat
17/01/2025 Duration: 01h44minIn the wake of the latest disaster loss for the Canucks, Matt and Blake deal with a boiling over fanbase, the benching of Miller and Boeser, and how the Canucks might rise from the ashes with still a half season to go. Jeff Marek joins from The Sheet with a few defensive targets that could help the Canucks defend off the rush, and they chat about possible destinations for both JT Miller and Brock Boeser. Then it's Jeff Paterson from TinkWide Vancouver with a deep dive on the game, a disinterested group of star players, a management group that has gone into hiding, and a coaching staff that has run out of answers - especially on the powerplay. All that, plus more Lions news, and the Jays might actually add players?!
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Jeff Marek: Possible D targets for the Canucks and destinations for Brock Boeser and JT Miller.
17/01/2025 Duration: 23minJeff Marek joins from The Sheet with a few defensive targets that could help the Canucks defend off the rush, and they chat about possible destinations for both JT Miller and Brock Boeser.
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Jeff Patersson: Coaches have run out of answers and Management has gone into hiding
17/01/2025 Duration: 24minJeff Paterson from RinkWide Vancouver with a deep dive on the game, a disinterested group of star players, a management group that has gone into hiding, and a coaching staff that has run out of answers - especially on the powerplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 16, 2025: Test for Tocchet as Canucks face Kings, and the stars look for answers
16/01/2025 Duration: 01h46minAs the Canucks come home to face the Kings, and fresh off a drubbing in Winnipeg, Matt and Blake take a look at what's at stake for the team tonight. Is it a bounce back or the beginning of a spiral downward? They look at the new lines, the comments of JT Miller and Rick Tocchet after the morning skate, and what they expect as many call for a physical game. They also pose the question, will Tocchet be back next season whethere it's his decision or the club's? Patrick Johnston of Postmedia also weighs in on the coach's near future, and whether the coach may know the intentions of management regarding Miller and Pettersson. PJ also talks about the possibility of a practice facility and Erik Brannstrom's AHL prowess. Then It's Rob Williams from The Daily Hive with his opinion of Tocchet's approval rating, his pick for the fans' biggest scapegoat right now, and the likelihood of a Brock Boeser trade. All that, plus the BC Lions learn their schedule, and the Whitecaps are close to an intruguing new signing.
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Rob Williams: Who is the biggest scapegoat in Vancouver right now? How likely is a Boeser trade, given the contract situation
16/01/2025 Duration: 15minRob Williams from The Daily Hive with his opinion of Tocchet's approval rating, his pick for the fans' biggest scapegoat right now, and the likelihood of a Brock Boeser trade.
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Patrick Johnston: What is Tocchet's future with the Canucks? Talk of a new practice facility?
16/01/2025 Duration: 24minPatrick Johnston of Postmedia also weighs in on the coach's near future, and whether the coach may know the intentions of management regarding Miller and Pettersson. PJ also talks about the possibility of a practice facility and Erik Brännström's AHL prowess.
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Jan 15, 2025: Snowed under in WPG, Canucks losing road lustre
15/01/2025 Duration: 01h48minThe Canucks laid an egg in the 'Peg, so Matt and Blake have plenty to chat about today, from the rare bad outing for Lankinen to an assumiming return for Hronek to another no-show from Miller and Pettersson. The guys check on the vibes in the fanbase as the Canucks continue to confound everyone with their play, and ask aloud if people have confidence that the playoffs are a certainty. Laurence Gilman makes his weekly visit to talk about the leadership on the team and how his Canucks management team allowed the Sedins to take over. Gilman also chats about his patience level at this time of year, and when his gut has ever told him that a season had gone awry. Then it's TSN's Frank Corrado on what he saw last night in Winnipeg, and what has gone so wrong with Rick Tocchet's gameplanning this season. Frank also talks about the issue of speed in the game, and how some of the summer decisions have led the Canucks here. And then it's longtime sports columnist Stephen Brunt to preview his latest interview on The Nati
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Laurence Gilman: Dealing with team leadership and how he and Mike Gillis set up room for the Sedins to grow
15/01/2025 Duration: 19minLaurence Gilman makes his weekly visit to talk about the leadership on the team and how his Canucks management team allowed the Sedins to take over. Gilman also chats about his patience level at this time of year, and when his gut has ever told him that a season had gone awry.
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Stephen Brunt: A preview of his recent chat with Adam 'Edge' Copeland
15/01/2025 Duration: 14minLongtime sports columnist Stephen Brunt to preview his latest interview on The Nation Network, a chat with wrestler Adam "The Edge" Copeland.
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Frank Corrado: What has gone wrong with Tocchet's game planning? Issues of team speed and the choices that got them here
15/01/2025 Duration: 16minTSN's Frank Corrado on what he saw last night in Winnipeg, and what has gone so wrong with Rick Tocchet's game planning this season. Frank also talks about the issue of speed in the game, and how some of the summer decisions have led the Canucks here.
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Jan 14, 2025: The Hronek Return! Canucks vs Jets, Lankinen starts 2nd straight
14/01/2025 Duration: 01h42minThe Canucks close out the road trip in Winnipeg with a lot of news heading in! Matt and Blake chat about the reunification of Hughes and Hronek tonight, and Kevin Lankinen getting his second straight start opposite Connor Hellebuyck. The guys chat about the possibility of more offence, but the Canucks may have to wait to see it. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects stops by to discuss the X's and O's of what he expects with Hronek's return and also looks ahead to the sceond half of the season for Lekkerimäki and prospect Sawyer Mynio. Then John Shannon makes his weekly appearance, fresh off a chat with Bruce Boudreau on the Canucks drama that he saw firsthand. John also weighs in on the Canucks choices going forward with Lankinen and Demko, and Rick Tocchet's demeanour after a tough first half of the season. The guys also welcome the new head coach of the Whitecaps, Jesper Sørensen, to the show. He goes over his gameplan early on, his early impressions of the city and team, and his background with Canada and the W
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John Shannon: John brings some intel from Bruce Boudreau about drama he saw coaching the Canucks
14/01/2025 Duration: 13minJohn Shannon makes his weekly appearance, fresh off a chat with Bruce Boudreau on the Canucks drama that he saw firsthand. John also weighs in on the Canucks choices going forward with Lankinen and Demko, and Rick Tocchet's demeanour after a tough first half of the season.
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Jesper Sørensen: the new head coach of the Whitecaps on his first impression of the city and the team
14/01/2025 Duration: 11minThe new head coach of the Whitecaps, Jesper Sørensen, to the show. He goes over his gameplan early on, his early impressions of the city and team, and his background with Canada and the Whitecaps!
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Cam Robinson: What to expect from Hronek's return. A look at Lekkerimäki and prospect Sawyer Mynio
14/01/2025 Duration: 16minCam Robinson of Elite Prospects stops by to discuss the X's and O's of what he expects with Hronek's return and also looks ahead to the second half of the season for Lekkerimäki and prospect Sawyer Mynio.
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Jan 13, 2025: Hronek returns, as Canucks try to build off Toronto
13/01/2025 Duration: 01h49minComing off one of the better wins of the season, Matt and Blake review the Canucks' weekend and look ahead as they try to get some momentum this week. The guys look at the possible return of Filip Hronek, as he rejoins the team at practice, and what that will mean to an offence that is struggling. Also, after another masterpiece, do the Canucks have to re-sign Kevin Lankinen? RinkWide's Jeff Paterson makes his regular Monday appearance to deal with the news of the day, and adds in who he thinks might have earned the 6th and final spot on D. Jeff also gives his thoughts on the division of labour in goal, given both of their performances of late. Then it's TSN's Darren Dreger on the return of Hronek, any additional defensive moves for the Canucks, and he gets deep on what a contract for Lankinen might actually need to be. Plus, is a JT Miller trade to Nashville or Boston at all realistic? All that, plus Abbotsford's Nick Taylor gets another dramatic PGA win, the Whitecaps finally seem to have their new head coa
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Jeff Paterson: What will the goalie split be, moving forward? Who should be the 6th D?
13/01/2025 Duration: 22minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson makes his regular Monday appearance to deal with the news of the day, and adds in who he thinks might have earned the 6th and final spot on D. Jeff also gives his thoughts on the division of labour in goal, given both of their performances of late.