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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Gary Mason: MLB vs MLS in Vancouver. Insight into Aquilini's thought process for GM.
29/04/2026 Duration: 26minThe Globe and Mail's Gary Mason stops by to share what he knows on the two massive stories of MLB and MLS futures. Gary talks about the viabilities of both situations and the intersection of politics in both cases. The guys also get into the role of Whitecaps' current ownership in all of this. Plus, does Gary have any Acquilini insight into the new GM search??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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 28, 2026: Saying goodbye to Cheech... RIP
28/04/2026 Duration: 02h19minIt's a show with a different tone today after the passing of former Canucks player and broadcaster John Garrett. Matt and Blake walk down memory lane on the many "Cheech" stories and chronicle an amazing life in hockey. They go over everything from his love his food, to his long tenure in the WHA and the unique storytelling in the broadcast booth.. The guys also welcome in John Shannon to share some of his own stories of knowing Cheech for over 40 years. Shannon gets into the playful, kind nature of Garrett and his beloved following in the hockey community, from fans to players to media. Matt and Blake also take a deep dive into the Whitecaps ownership issues and the latest developments that has fans fearing the loss of the MLS contender. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in and draws his line in the sand on who should be the next Canucks president and GM, and it's a familiar name. He also goes over the standout performances so far as he watches games firsthand at the U18 World Champs. Cam drills down on
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Cam Robinson: Standout prospects from the U18s championships being held in Bratislava, Slovakia
28/04/2026 Duration: 18minCam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in and draws his line in the sand on who should be the next Canucks president and GM, and it's a familiar name. He also goes over the standout performances so far as he watches games firsthand at the U18 World Champs. Cam drills down on the pair of Giants in Ryan Lin and Mathis Preston. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John Shannon: Remembering the great John "Cheech" Garrett.
28/04/2026 Duration: 17minThe guys also welcome in John Shannon to share some of his own stories of knowing Cheech for over 40 years. Shannon gets into the playful, kind nature of Garrett and his beloved following in the hockey community, from fans to players to media. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 27, 2026: The hunt for GM continues; Prospects galore!
27/04/2026 Duration: 02h35sWhile the first round of the playoffs begins to wrap up, Matt and Blake continue to point forward with the Canucks. The guys are looking at the ever expanding list of candidates as word begins to spread about who may be getting a second chat with Vancouver. The diverse range of experience from candidates has the guys debating who is the right choice and who will only add to the fans' ire. Plus, they each have their say on which is more important, getting the GM choice right vs winning the draft lottery! DFO Insider David Pagnotta is back with the guys to discuss the names he's hearing and the possible competition for GM candidates that's happening, with Toronto and Nashville also going through the process. David also has thoughts on whether it's a search for 1 or 2 new people in the front office. Blackfish's prospect expert, Dave Hall, stops in as well to discuss the conclusion of the AHL season and a look at who finished up on a good note. Dave also talks about Canucks prospects like Cootes and Chiarot who c
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David Pagnotta: Canucks competing with Nashville and Toronto for GM candidates.
27/04/2026 Duration: 16minDFO Insider David Pagnotta is back with the guys to discuss the names he's hearing and the possible competition for GM candidates that's happening, with Toronto and Nashville also going through the process. David also has thoughts on whether it's a search for 1 or 2 new people in the front office. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dave Hall: Promising prospect targets for the Canucks. Great showings from Cootes and Chiarot in the playoffs
27/04/2026 Duration: 24minBlackfish's prospect expert, Dave Hall, stops in to discuss the conclusion of the AHL season and a look at who finished up on a good note. Dave also talks about Canucks prospects like Cootes and Chiarot who continue to play in the CHL playoffs. He also gives us his picks for players most ready to make a big jump next season. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 24, 2026: Gilman 2.0? Should he be in the Canucks plans? Rossi foot injury
24/04/2026 Duration: 01h57minWith the Canucks' possible GM list getting more and more public, Matt and Blake wonder about a familiar face making a comeback, in Laurence Gilman. The guys go over their own feelings on their former insider coming back to the Canucks front office, and pour over Patrcik Johnston's piece on the same idea. The guys also look into the health of Marco Rossi who is skipping the Worlds to focus on the injury that he suffered twice this season. Plus, Brock Boeser is on his way to represent the USA.. RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his take on Gilman, but he also talks about the likeliood of Shane Doan, whom he's had a connection with since their time together with the Kamloops Blazers. Jeff also talks about the Canucks players that are going to the Worlds and the onces that are strangely not attending. Then it's NSL champion Sporting Director Stephanie Labbé on the Vancouver Rise home opener today at Swanguard stadium. She talks about the successes of last season, the changes for this year, and t
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Jeff Paterson: JPat fell off Shane Doan's horse? What? The boys breakdown the Canucks confirmed GM candidates
24/04/2026 Duration: 28minRinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his take on Gilman, but he also talks about the likeliood of Shane Doan, whom he's had a connection with since their time together with the Kamloops Blazers. Jeff also talks about the Canucks players that are going to the Worlds and the onces that are strangely not attending.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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stephanie Labbé: Vancouver Rise celebrating last year's championship tonight at the home opener!
24/04/2026 Duration: 12minNSL champion Sporting Director Stephanie Labbé on the Vancouver Rise home opener today at Swanguard stadium. She talks about the successes of last season, the changes for this year, and the league challenges to overcome as the NSL enters year 2! 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 23, 2026: List of ex-players vye for Canucks GM job
23/04/2026 Duration: 01h44minThe list is getting more and more public and the fans, not to mention Matt and Blake, are having their say! Today on the show, the guys are going over the various ex-NHL players that are seemingly in the mix, particularly the likes of Shane Doan, Kevyn Adams, Ryan Johnson and Ray Whitney. The boys debate who has the chops, the smarts, and the fan rapport to make it all work. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to give his impressions on the guys in question, with some interesting personal insights on a couple of them. He has his thoughts on the relevance of direct experience in the job, and whether RJ should ultimately have a leg up on everyone. He also weighs in on the Canadian u18 team and the reclamation attempts by Verhoeff and Lawrence to get back into the top 10 of the NHL entry draft. Then the guys welcome in Canucks superfan Clay Imoo to talk about his decision to stop being a season ticketholder. Clay talks about his continued fandom despite the decision and the outreach he's received from the Canucks, as w
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Frank Corrado: Is experience directly relevant to the success of a GM? Some personal insight on a couple of candidates
23/04/2026 Duration: 17minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by to give his impressions on the guys in question, with some interesting personal insights on a couple of them. He has his thoughts on the relevance of direct experience in the job, and whether RJ should ultimately have a leg up on everyone. He also weighs in on the Canadian u18 team and the reclamation attempts by Verhoeff and Lawrence to get back into the top 10 of the NHL entry draft. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Clay Imoo: Why the Canucks biggest fan is giving up his season tickets after 15 years.
23/04/2026 Duration: 15minThe guys welcome in Canucks superfan Clay Imoo to talk about his decision to stop being a season ticketholder. Clay talks about his continued fandom despite the decision and the outreach he's received from the Canucks, as well as the Lions and Whitecaps! 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 22, 2026: The List(s)! Future Canucks GMs aplenty!
22/04/2026 Duration: 01h58minHalf way through the first week of a GM search and the list of possible names is expanding quickly! Matt and Blake begin to run down the list of reported suitors and debate which make the most sense for the organization. The guys chat about the best approach for the team; experienced vs first time manager. They also look at market knowledge and how that might benefit a few of the candidates. Also, some Canucks are still in the mix to play at the Worlds! Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by and offers his opinions on how the Canucks are going about their business of finding a GM. PJ talks about the "multiple list" theory and who has the most infuence on the decision to be made. Plus, Patrick gets into the latest on Shane Doan's possible interest or a return from Laurence Gilman. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams joins as well and answers the experience vs youth debate. He also gets into Adam Foote's likely future and the absurdity of more than one list from multiple bosses in the Canucks organization. The Goldene
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Patrick Johnston: Shane Doan? Laurence Gilman? Ryan Johnson? Who will be the next Canucks GM?
22/04/2026 Duration: 20minPostmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by and offers his opinions on how the Canucks are going about their business of finding a GM. PJ talks about the "multiple list" theory and who has the most infuence on the decision to be made. Plus, Patrick gets into the latest on Shane Doan's possible interest or a return from Laurence Gilman. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rob Williams: Experience vs Youth? What is it that the Canucks need from their next GM and coach?
22/04/2026 Duration: 13minThe Daily Hive's Rob Williams joins as well and answers the experience vs youth debate. He also gets into Adam Foote's likely future and the absurdity of more than one list from multiple bosses in the Canucks organization.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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cara Gardner Morey: The vibes are high! Golden Eyes GM reflects on the team's first season.
22/04/2026 Duration: 14minThe Goldeneyes are almost done with season number one and GM Cara Gardner Morey stops by to discuss how it's been on and off the ice. She talks about the amazing vibes all season long, their unique chase of the first overall draft pick, and the likelihood of sweeping change to the roster, given how many players are finishing contracts. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apre 21, 2026: Rutherford advising, Canucks owner deciding; Experience the key?
21/04/2026 Duration: 02h02minThe playoffs are in full swing and the Canucks can't stop making waves as the offseason continues, so Matt and Blake have their hands full with storylines! The guys look at the latest reporting on the decision making in the Canucks' front, and corner, office. They also debate whether it's going to be a sharp, young mind that will get the job or a grizzled old veteran. Plus, a quick update on the Canucks prospects that are still alive in the CHL playoffs. TSN's Darren Dreger joins to give all the details on the Canucks' search, including the owner's role and the future of Rutherford in his current position. Dregs gets into the timeline for the final decision on the GM and whether there may be a second hire to be made in the event of a Rutherford departure. Darren also runs down the list of names that are theoretically available and especially the veteran ones that have been most vocal about getting back in the game. The guys finish up with a chat on Mike Gillis' future, here, there or anywhere. Then it's Rob F
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Darren Dreger: Who's making the decisions around here? Who will choose the next GM and coach for the Canucks?
21/04/2026 Duration: 23minTSN's Darren Dreger joins to give all the details on the Canucks' search, including the owner's role and the future of Rutherford in his current position. Dregs gets into the timeline for the final decision on the GM and whether there may be a second hire to be made in the event of a Rutherford departure. Darren also runs down the list of names that are theoretically available and especially the veteran ones that have been most vocal about getting back in the game. The guys finish up with a chat on Mike Gillis' future, here, there or anywhere. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rob Fai: Celebrating 75 years at Canada's most historic ballpark. And a sober look at bringing MLB to Vancouver.
21/04/2026 Duration: 17minRob Fai from the Vancouver Canadians to expand on his feelings regarding the mayor's MLB announcement. The former voice of the C's talks about the differences between fan interest, the likelihood of fans' financial support, and genuine, billionaire level of interest in investment. 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: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.