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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June 24, 2025: Canucks win the Cup(Calder)!! Does MVP Silovs lead to a Demko deal?
24/06/2025 Duration: 01h32minThe Canucks are Champions! Matt and Blake recap a big night in Charlotte as Abbotsford wins game 6 of the Calder Cup final! The guys go over all that was learned over the Cup run, and what it means for the future of the coach Manny Malhotra, and key players like Karlsson, Silovs, Klimovich and others. Plus, the trades continue in the NHL but the Canucks remain on the outside looking in, so the guys debate whether a Demko trade in a soft goalie market might make sense considering Silovs' playoff run. TSN's Frank Corrado joins as well, discussing what a deep AHL playoff run can do for a player, positively and negatively. He gives his two cents on whether Linus Karlsson's brand of hockey should be transferrable to the NHL, and he gets into the NHL deals that we've seen so far and the ones that seem destined to happen. The Golf Report centres on the collaps of Fleetwood and the rise of Bradley, while the boys preview the Canadian men tonight and the Whitecaps tomorrow!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's
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Frank Corrado: Which Abby Canucks have the right skills to help the big squad next season? Canuck trades incoming.
24/06/2025 Duration: 21minTSN's Frank Corrado joins as well, discussing what a deep AHL playoff run can do for a player, positively and negatively. He gives his two cents on whether Linus Karlsson's brand of hockey should be transferrable to the NHL, and he gets into the NHL deals that we've seen so far and the ones that seem destined to happen. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 23, 2025: NHL deals being made without the Canucks, Abby plays for the Cup.. again!
23/06/2025 Duration: 01h54minThe simmer of the NHL offseason continues with signings and trades, but no sign of the Canucks jumping in just yet. Matt and Blake talk about the deals so far, and what it means for the Canucks. Should they have been in on any of the trades so far, and who are they chasing now? The guys also preview game 6 of the Calder Cup Final as the Abby Canucks try to seal the deal for the second game in a row, and who will make the difference for them tonight? Rinkwide's Jeff Paterson also weighs in on the Canucks chances to win the title, and what he expects in terms of the lineup and tactical changes heading into the game in Charlotte. Jeff also gets into the NHL trades of Trevor Zegras and others, and whether the Canucks should have been bigger players in those deals, and he gives his two cents on a possible return of Kuzmenko?! Then it's John Shannon with a wide look around the NHL for the sellers and buyers, expecially those that may interest the Canucks. John has strong takes on the value of several players includ
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John Shannon: Buyers and sellers around the league and evaluating available FA's
23/06/2025 Duration: 21minJohn Shannon with a wide look around the NHL for the sellers and buyers, especially those that may interest the Canucks. John has strong takes on the value of several players including the relocated Zegras, and others like Bryan Rust and JJ Paterka. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Desperately seeking forwards, and can Abby bring home the Cup?
23/06/2025 Duration: 18minRinkwide's Jeff Paterson also weighs in on the Canucks chances to win the title, and what he expects in terms of the lineup and tactical changes heading into the game in Charlotte. Jeff also gets into the NHL trades of Trevor Zegras and others, and whether the Canucks should have been bigger players in those deals, and he gives his two cents on a possible return of Kuzmenko?! Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 20, 2025: Canucks on the verge of the Cup(Calder)! NHL Canucks missing the offseason action
20/06/2025 Duration: 02h04minThe NHL offseason continues and the Canucks remain quiet. Matt and Blake break down the latest trades and signings as the Canucks try to find their own solutions. The guys also look at the reports of internal solutions like Chytil, or re-signing Suter. Plus, with Abbotsford 1 win away from the Calder Cup, Matt and Blake look back at game 4 and the possibilty that Lekkerimäki could help the NHL side on a full-time basis next season. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson gets into the details of the AHL Canucks success and the stellar play of Silovs and others. JPat also talks about the difficulty the Canucks face in acquiring the right player, and whether their offers for Rossi are likely to improve. Then it's Jeff Marek of The Sheet, with his look around the league and the players that are likely to shake free via trade, including Peterka in Buffalo and Rossi in Minnesota. Marek also dives into a struggling Pacific division team that is going all in for this season, and whether the Canucks can take advantage of any of the
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Jeff Marek: A look around the Pacific division. Paterka could shake free at a decent cost.
20/06/2025 Duration: 31minJeff Marek of The Sheet, with his look around the league and the players that are likely to shake free via trade, including Peterka in Buffalo and Rossi in Minnesota. Marek also dives into a struggling Pacific division team that is going all in for this season, and whether the Canucks can take advantage of any of these situations. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Silovs still shining. And the Canucks facing difficulties in acquiring what they need.
20/06/2025 Duration: 21minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson gets into the details of the AHL Canucks success and the stellar play of Silovs and others. JPat also talks about the difficulty the Canucks face in acquiring the right player, and whether their offers for Rossi are likely to improve. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 19, 2025: Canucks watch centres re-sign, the curious case of Kane, and Abby hosts game 4!
19/06/2025 Duration: 01h44minThe NHL offseason is well underway and Matt and Blake have got you covered. After a trade and a few re-signings, the guys debate the urgency of the Canucks to get business done before July 1st free agency, including the possibility of getting a discounted Evander Kane from the Oilers. Kane is also part of a new NHL investigation into LTIR manipulation, is that what the NHL needs to do more of these days? Plus, Matt and Blake preview game 4 for the Abby Canucks as they look for a 3-1 series lead in the Calder Cup final. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia makes his weekly visit to talk about the Canucks ownership situation and the search for a new co-owner. PJ also talks about the value of Evander Kane at this point in his career and the possibility of new LTIR legislation in the next CBA. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams stops by to talk about the recent flurry of NHL transactions and the urgency for the Canucks. He talks about finding the next Sam Bennett, Rob re-lives his suggestion from 2020 suggesting a Virtanen f
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Rob Williams: A flurry of transactions elsewhere creating urgency for the Canucks. How about Kane in Vancouver?
19/06/2025 Duration: 19minThe Daily Hive's Rob Williams stops by to talk about the recent flurry of NHL transactions and the urgency for the Canucks. He talks about finding the next Sam Bennett, Rob re-lives his suggestion from 2020 suggesting a Virtanen for Bennett trade, and whether Kane is a fit in Vancouver. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patrick Johnston: Canucks ownership looking for a new partner. A heated discussion about LTIR
19/06/2025 Duration: 21minPatrick Johnston of Postmedia makes his weekly visit to talk about the Canucks ownership situation and the search for a new co-owner. PJ also talks about the value of Evander Kane at this point in his career and the possibility of new LTIR legislation in the next CBA. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 18, 2025: Just wins, baby! Abby Canucks, Florida Panthers, and Canada's men romp to victory!
18/06/2025 Duration: 01h45minA huge night of huge wins! The Stanley Cup is awarded to the Panthers and Matt and Blake get into all the permutations of that going into the offseason. The Abbotsford Canucks win on home ice and take a 2-1 lead in the Calder Cup, and the guys discuss the 4 point nights for Karlsson and Bains. Plus, an historic 6-0 win for the Canadian men's team at BC Place, and on grass too, so the guys look ahead to the possibilities with the team heading into the 2026 World Cup. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to discuss any surprise at how the Cup final finished up. Frank gets into the contruction of this Panthers team, and the future of the losing side with McDavid entering the final year of his contract. The guys also look at some new names for the Canucks to focus on in the trade market. Then it's OneSoccer's Kristian Jack with his view on the Canadian victory over Honduras. KJ speaks on his expectations for this team given their success in year 1 under Jesse Marsch. All this, plus an injury update on the BC Lions' Natha
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Kristian Jack: Whitecaps recent success increasing expectations and awareness
18/06/2025 Duration: 14minOneSoccer's Kristian Jack with his view on the Canadian victory over Honduras. KJ speaks on his expectations for this team given their success in year 1 under Jesse Marsch. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Frank Corrado: Building a Cup team. McDavid contract coming to an end soon...what next?
18/06/2025 Duration: 22minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by to discuss any surprise at how the Cup final finished up. Frank gets into the construction of this Panthers team, and the future of the losing side with McDavid entering the final year of his contract. The guys also look at some new names for the Canucks to focus on in the trade market. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 17, 2025: Cups runneth over! Stanley Cup finale? Abby hosts Calder game 3, Canada at BC Place
17/06/2025 Duration: 01h37minWhat a night in sports to preview! Matt and Blake get into the details of game 3 of the Calder Cup Final in Abby, as the Canucks try to take a lead and keep the dream of winning it all on home ice still alive. Plus, there's game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oiler roster decisions, and the Conn Smythe decision if it does end here. The guys also react to continued link between the Canucks and for Vancouver Giant Bowen Byram, and what that would look like in terms of cost and roster makeup. Cam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects to tell us what he's heard the Canucks may be up to, as well as a few more names that make sense to help out the team's scoring. Cam also looks at Lekkerimäki's lack of games for the AHL Canucks, and what that means for his development.. Then we get Cam's latest review on a couple names that could be around #15 for the Canucks, if they happen to keep the pick. Matt and Blake finish up with a look ahead to Canada vs Honduras at BC Place and then the Lions roster decisions ahead of ano
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Cam Robinson: Lacking Lekkerimäki and who the Canucks might take at #15.
17/06/2025 Duration: 23minCam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects to tell us what he's heard the Canucks may be up to, as well as a few more names that make sense to help out the team's scoring. Cam also looks at Lekkerimäki's lack of games for the AHL Canucks, and what that means for his development.. Then we get Cam's latest review on a couple names that could be around #15 for the Canucks, if they happen to keep the pick. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 16, 2025: 3 Canuck Olympians already! AHL Nucks get 1 weekend win, Panthers 1 win away
16/06/2025 Duration: 01h43minA busy weekend of sports has Matt and Blake full of excitement and opinions! The AHL Canucks steal the road split in the Calder Cup final, and the original 6 Olympians are named from every men's hockey nation at the 2026 Games, with 3 Canucks making the grade so far and a few notable omissions and additions. The guys also detail the latest roster addition to Vancouver's new PWHL team, who are looking like contenders! RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by with his review of the Abby performances, including the positives(Silovs) and the negatives(everything else). But Jeff looks ahead to 3 straight at home now in the series and the possible insertion of Lekkerimäki back into the lineup. JPAT also weighs in on the Olympic rosters, and the possibilities for more Canucks (EP40) to make the teams prior to the games. Then it's John Shannon on the Stanley Cup Final drama, the goalie decision for Edmonton and if McDavid's future is on the line in game 6. John also looks at the attention the series has had, its possible le
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John Shannon: Goalie decisions and what this series means to McDavid's future in Edmonton
16/06/2025 Duration: 17minJohn Shannon on the Stanley Cup Final drama, the goalie decision for Edmonton and if McDavid's future is on the line in game 6. John also looks at the attention the series has had, its possible legacy, and why the Olympic announcements were made when they were. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Resurrection Spirits l https://www.resurrectionspirits.ca/ourspirits/p/sekerespriceBogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: JPat recaps the Abby Canucks' Finals and the newly named (partial) Olympic rosters
16/06/2025 Duration: 16minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by with his review of the Abby performances, including the positives (Silovs) and the negatives (everything else). But Jeff looks ahead to 3 straight at home now in the series and the possible insertion of Lekkerimäki back into the lineup. JPAT also weighs in on the Olympic rosters, and the possibilities for more Canucks (EP40) to make the teams prior to the games. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Resurrection Spirits l https://www.resurrectionspirits.ca/ourspirits/p/sekerespriceBogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingWhistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 13, 2025: Cup Final delivers again, Canucks need what to compete? AHL 'Nucks in Game 1!
13/06/2025 Duration: 01h46minAnother ridiculous game in the Stanley Cup Final has everyone talking, including Matt and Blake! The guys take a look at what the Canucks are missing to play in games like that, and whether Elias Pettersson can be the centre to lead them into those kinds of battles. It's also gameday for the AHL Canucks, so the guys look at their final prep for the Calder Cup. Jeff Paterson stops by to discuss the latest murmurs around the Canucks and if a guy like Rossi or Tuch is a better fit for Vancouver if they are indeed holding on to EP40. JPat also weighs in on the chances of the Canucks using the 15th overall pick, and the fast approaching action of the draft and free agency. Then it's The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with a look at what he's seen in the playoffs and if the Canucks can find the same ingredients. Rob declares his preferred 2nd line centre addition, and talks about the cost of getting into the AHL final in Abbotsford. Then the guys finish up with a recap of the Lions loss in Winnipeg, a preview of the Whi