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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Frank Corrado: Action on the Hughes' contract file as well as a massive signing for the Wild.
01/10/2025 Duration: 21minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by to weigh in on the Hugheses as well, and whether Quinn's number may usurp Kaprizov and get to 20 million per season?! He also has thoughts on the Cootes probabilities and the Canucks PP1 setup, with Evander Kane in the old JT Miller spot.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sept 29, 2025: The Canucks kids are alright? Cootes and Lekk still here
29/09/2025 Duration: 01h47minAfter 2 more Canucks preaseason games over the weekend, and just 2 games left, Matt and Blake break down the frontrunners for jobs and roster spots. The guys debate the performances of the 2 young stars in Braeden Cootes and Jonathan Lekkerimäki, and the many roster ramnifications of them making the team. They also look at veterans like Thatcher Demko and Filip Chytil who are looking to prove themselves in different ways. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops in give his reviews of the weekend games, including Chytil's bid to be a real world 2C, Cootes withstanding the attention of NHL stars, and the importance of these final two dress rehearsals against better opposition lineups. Then it's TSN insider Darren Dreger making his season debut and giving us the lowdown on the Canucks optimism at camp. Dregs talks about the level of Canucks interest in still making a trade for a centre, and how much Chytil has changed that. Darren also takes us back to the Evander Kane acquisition, he looks at all the noise around Quinn
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Jeff Paterson: Cootes continues to impress, and a look ahead at the final 2 pre season games
29/09/2025 Duration: 17minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops in give his reviews of the weekend games, including Chytil's bid to be a real world 2C, Cootes withstanding the attention of NHL stars, and the importance of these final two dress rehearsals against better opposition lineups.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Darren Dreger: Lowdown on Canucks pre-season and their ongoing search for another centre
29/09/2025 Duration: 21minTSN insider Darren Dreger making his season debut and giving us the lowdown on the Canucks optimism at camp. Dregs talks about the level of Canucks interest in still making a trade for a centre, and how much Chytil has changed that. Darren also takes us back to the Evander Kane acquisition, he looks at all the noise around Quinn Hughes' future and he addresses Blake's pet project of blowing the Devils away with a crazy trade offer for Luke Hughes. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
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Sept 26, 2025: EP40 and Cootes hit home ice vs Kraken, 'Caps and Lions previews!
26/09/2025 Duration: 02h03minA massive weekend preview with Matt and Blake today, as the Canucks play at Rogers arena for the first time in this preseason and the much analyzed EP40 making his exhibition debut. It's also the rookie's turn on home ice! The guys listen in on 18 year old Braeden Cootes' review of his camp to date and whether the kid believes he can make the team. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson drops in for his Friday visit and previews the Canucks game and the lineup decisions. He looks at the chances for Cootes to make the team, and the expectations of Elias Pettersson as he tried to keep the optimism alive of his return to form. Plus, a look at D-Petey and Willander who are paired together tonight. The Sheet's Jeff Marek joins us for a hilarious segment ranging from Rocky theme music to an Akito Hirose deep dive to former Canucks that captained other teams. In between all of that Jeff also waxes on the early signs of optimism from Filip Chytil, Thatcher Demko and Cootes.. The guys wrap up with a look at the Seahawks tenuous win
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Jeff Paterson: Petey makes his pre-season debut, while D-Petey pairs with Willander
26/09/2025 Duration: 20minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson drops in for his Friday visit and previews the Canucks game and the lineup decisions. He looks at the chances for Cootes to make the team, and the expectations of Elias Pettersson as he tried to keep the optimism alive of his return to form. Plus, a look at D-Petey and Willander who are paired together tonight.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Marek: Early optimism around Demko, Cootes, Chytil etc... this episode also gets a little silly
26/09/2025 Duration: 22minThe Sheet's Jeff Marek joins us for a hilarious segment ranging from Rocky theme music to an Akito Hirose deep dive to former Canucks that captained other teams. In between all of that Jeff also waxes on the early signs of optimism from Filip Chytil, Thatcher Demko and Cootes.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sept 25, 2025: Chytil and Mancini state their case in Canucks win! Höglander hurt
25/09/2025 Duration: 01h46minIn the wake of the Canucks' first preseason win, Matt and Blake take a look at the many intriguing storylines that are starting to emerge. Filip Chytil put his flag in the ground to be the 2nd line centre, Victor Mancini is stealing the show on defence, and Braeden Cootes and Tom Willander are making staff think long and hard about where they should start the year. The guys also look at the ramnifications of Nils Höglander's injury and who that could benefit on the roster. The Daily Hive's Trevor Beggs makes his S & P debut after covering the game in Abbotsford. Trevor gets into the optimism around both Chytil and Mancini, the uncertainty of Höglander, and a new level of comfort shown by both Demko and Foote. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston then joins to take his turn on the rise of Chytil, and the club's hopes and concerns about the player. PJ also talks about the differing paths of Willander, Mancini and Cootes, whom Patrick thinks is on his way to making the opening night roster. We also get some bon
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Trevor Beggs: Updates from the Abby Canucks game and celebration. Uncertainty around Höglander
25/09/2025 Duration: 17minThe Daily Hive's Trevor Beggs makes his S & P debut after covering the game in Abbotsford. Trevor gets into the optimism around both Chytil and Mancini, the uncertainty of Höglander, and a new level of comfort shown by both Demko and Foote.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patrick Johnston: Has Chytil been the best player in pre season so far? Updates on Willander, Mancini and Cootes
25/09/2025 Duration: 23minPostmedia's Patrick Johnston joins to take his turn on the rise of Chytil, and the club's hopes and concerns about the player. PJ also talks about the differing paths of Willander, Mancini and Cootes, whom Patrick thinks is on his way to making the opening night roster. We also get some bonus World Rugby coverage from Patrick, as he looks ahead to the Canada/England final. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouverSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sept 24, 2025: Demko preseason debut, Canucks identity crisis?
24/09/2025 Duration: 01h52minAs the Canucks get set for preseason game number 2 vs the Flames, Matt and Blake get you set with the lineup and a look at Thatcher Demko's first start of the exhibition schedule. The guys also look at the Powerplay practice from yesterday and the sneak peek it gives us on the Canucks' plans with the man advantage. Plus, the guys debate whether Adam Foote's definition of their identity is actually an identity at all. TSN's Frank Corrado joins in on that topic as well, and gets into the importance of identity and mantras for a team at the start of the season. Frank also looks at potential 2nd line chemistry, and who might work best with Filip Chytil. Plus, Frank has thoughts on where Chytil's strengths actually might lie. Then it's an injury update on the Whitecaps with The Daily Hive's Har Johal. She gives us the forecast on Müller and Gauld's likely timeline, who is available to vie for 3 points tonight vs Portland as the Caps look to clinch home field in the 1st round, and a new Whitecaps possibility to pla
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Frank Corrado: What is the identity of this Canucks team? Who will be on the 2nd line?
24/09/2025 Duration: 22minTSN's Frank Corrado joins in on that topic as well, and gets into the importance of identity and mantras for a team at the start of the season. Frank also looks at potential 2nd line chemistry, and who might work best with Filip Chytil. Plus, Frank has thoughts on where Chytil's strengths actually might lie. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Har Johal: Timelines for Müller and Gauld returns, as well as other injury and lineup updates for the Whitecaps
24/09/2025 Duration: 14minWhitecaps injury, lineup and game updates with The Daily Hive's Har Johal. She gives us the forecast on Müller and Gauld's likely timeline, who is available to vie for 3 points tonight vs Portland as the Caps look to clinch home field in the 1st round, and a new Whitecaps possibility to play in the World Cup. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sept 23, 2025: Canucks D battles, CFL gets makeover
23/09/2025 Duration: 01h51minAs the Canucks start to get a bigger sample size of these young defencemen, is there a chance that 2 can grab the 5-6 spots for opening night? Matt and Blake debate the merits of sending the veterans to the bench, and whether guys like D-Petey and Mancini can shoulder the load. They listen in on the day's comments from GM Patrik Allvin, and look ahead to the likely lineup tomorrow vs the Flames. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects pays a visit to run down the performance of many of the younger Canucks so far in camp. Cam weighs in on the immediate futures of Mancini, Willander, D Petey, Höglander and Lekkerimäki. Plus, he gives his thoughts on Podkolzin's new deal in Edmonton and the trade/RFA market. Then it's a visit from Jim Mullin, the former President of Football Canada, to chat about the incoming CFL rule changes and the effects on the game. The guys debate the impact on game flow, scoring and CFL culture but also how it impacts grassroots football and the cost of fied changes around the country. The boys w
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Cam Robinson: The status and development of Mancini, D-Petey, Willander, Lekkerimäki, Höglander and...Podkolzin?
23/09/2025 Duration: 16minCam Robinson of Elite Prospects pays a visit to run down the performance of many of the younger Canucks so far in camp. Cam weighs in on the immediate futures of Mancini, Willander, D Petey, Höglander and Lekkerimäki. Plus, he gives his thoughts on Podkolzin's new deal in Edmonton and the trade/RFA 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/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jim Mullin: Rules, they are a changin'. The guys dig into the new CFL rule changes.
23/09/2025 Duration: 24minJim Mullin, the former President of Football Canada, to chat about the incoming CFL rule changes and the effects on the game. The guys debate the impact on game flow, scoring and CFL culture but also how it impacts grassroots football and the cost of fied changes around the country. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sept 22, 2025: Pre-season reviews! Cootes, Mancini impress
22/09/2025 Duration: 01h59minA huge weekend of sports as the Canucks open up their preseason and the Whitecaps, Lions and Seahawks all look dominant! Matt and Blake tackle some of the early performers for the Canucks, including two youngsters, in Braeden Cootes and Victor Mancini. The guys get into the roster machinations and how those 2 players alone could change the equation for opening night. Harman Dayal of the The Athletic stops by to discuss who has stepped forward, and who has stepped back, in these early days of Canucks camp and pre-season. Harm looks at Cootes and Mancini, but also the improved skating of Linus Karlsson and his chances of making the team. Then it's RinkWide's Jeff Paterson with a look at Thatcher Demko's comfort level in the crease, Jonathan Lekkerimäki's quiet opening weekend, and the reasonable expectations on Räty and Sherwood's seasons. The guys wrap the show with a look at those other local victories from the shorthanded Whitecaps to the offensioves explosions on the gridiron for the Lions and Seahawks. Plu
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Jeff Paterson: How is Demko's comfort level so far? What are reasonable expectations for guys like Sherwood, Räty etc
22/09/2025 Duration: 23minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson with a look at Thatcher Demko's comfort level in the crease, Jonathan Lekkerimäki's quiet opening weekend, and the reasonable expectations on Räty and Sherwood's seasons. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Harman Dayal: Cootes steps forward, who steps back? Reports after seeing training camp
22/09/2025 Duration: 20minHarman Dayal of the The Athletic stops by to discuss who has stepped forward, and who has stepped back, in these early days of Canucks camp and pre-season. Harm looks at Cootes and Mancini, but also the improved skating of Linus Karlsson and his chances of making the team. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA 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/Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sept 19, 2025: Live from Day 2 at Canucks camp! Surprises yet?
20/09/2025 Duration: 01h36minDay 2 of Canucks Camp, with Matt and Blake live from Yellow Dog Brewing in Penticton, and going over all the news of the moment. The guys listen in on the latest comments from Elias Pettersson, as he looks to bounce back from last season, plus Demko and Adam Foote as well. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins the show, rinkside at the SOEC, discussing what he's seen so far, which includes a pretty conservative approach to drills mixed with a lot of positive vibes. Jeff looks at the interesting assignments for D-Petey so far, the possibility of Boeser on the PK, and the height of his own bar in the assesment of EP40. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams joins the guys at Yellow Dog Penticton, talking about his first visit to a Canucks event there. He also gets into the early reviews of Foote at the helm, plus EP40's form and when to trust that he's back. The guys wrap up with a look at the Whitecaps improving health ahead of Saturday, the Lions' decreasing health ahead of tonight, and the Jays and Mariners looking ahead to