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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Jan 6, 2026: Canadian hockey vibe check, Canucks vs Sabres
06/01/2026 Duration: 02h01sThe Canucks begin the road trip in Buffalo, and Canadian hockey fans debate the state of the game after World Jr bronze! Matt and Blake get into all of the news surrounding the Canucks, including more Olympians named from the roster, plus the expected lineup vs the Sabres. They also debate the level of worry across the country in the wake of Canada's loss to Czechia in the semis. Plus, the Canucks add a familiar name to the scouting ranks. TSN's Darren Dreger joins to discuss what's happening in hockey development across Canada, talking about his own personal experiences and what he's seen at the highest level. Dregs also talks about Canadian coaching philosophies and what might change going forward. He also gets into the latest rumblings around Canucks players that could be traded like Sherwood, Kane, DeBrusk annnnnd.... EP40? The guys wrap up with a look at the Seahawks schedule for next season, the BC and Whitecaps content for the Canadian men's soccer team as they gather for a January training camp, and s
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Darren Dreger: Canucks on the trade block and Hockey Canada questions
06/01/2026 Duration: 22minTSN's Darren Dreger joins to discuss what's happening in hockey development across Canada, talking about his own personal experiences and what he's seen at the highest level. Dregs also talks about Canadian coaching philosophies and what might change going forward. He also gets into the latest rumblings around Canucks players that could be traded like Sherwood, Kane, DeBrusk annnnnd.... EP40? 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 5, 2026: Stenberg or McKenna for Canucks? Sherwood's future uncertain
05/01/2026 Duration: 02h09minThe Canucks have a mediocre weekend while Team Canada's is worse, and Matt and Blake have it all covered to begin the 2026 S & P season! The guys are back together and get into all the news from the ice, and how the two are related. They debate the right draft pick for the Canucks, if they maintain this pace, and how each player might benefit the team going forward. The guys look at the rumours around future Canucks trades, and whether Kiefer Sherwood should ever get extended in Vancouver. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to discuss the myriad of Canucks decisions, including the roles of the young players in Adam Foote's lineup and the latest string of healthy scratches. JPat also comments on the ongoing appearances of Fiip Chytil at practices, and Teddy Blueger on the road trip, and talks about the possibility of the Canucks getting their true top 4 centres all back in the lineup and how that would impact the standings. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to recap the Canadian World Junior campaign and what we
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Frank Corrado: What went wrong for Canada? Who should the Canucks be looking at in the draft?
05/01/2026 Duration: 21minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by to recap the Canadian World Junior campaign and what went wrong for Canada. Frank weighs in on the poll question and which potential Canucks draft pick would be the smart one based on what he's seen at the tournament. Frankie also gives his assessment of the Canadian Olympic roster and if there's any glaring snubs that will haunt them. 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Healthy scratches and players returning from injury. So many decisions for Adam Foote
05/01/2026 Duration: 19minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to discuss the myriad of Canucks decisions, including the roles of the young players in Adam Foote's lineup and the latest string of healthy scratches. JPat also comments on the ongoing appearances of Fiip Chytil at practices, and Teddy Blueger on the road trip, and talks about the possibility of the Canucks getting their true top 4 centres all back in the lineup and how that would impact the standings. 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 31, 2025: Tocchet and Horvat get last laughs as Canucks woes continue.
31/12/2025 Duration: 02h09minMatt Sekeres is joined by guest host Jeff Paterson of RinkWide Vancouver, who is sitting in for Blake Price today while he is busy calling the Spengler Cup in Sweden. The guys are joined by guests John Shannon to discuss the return of Rick Tocchet to Vancouver, the World Jr's in Minnesota, and the fast approaching Olympics, as Canada named their roster today!!!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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/https://www.facebook.com/SekeresandPricehttps://www.tiktok.com/@sekeresandpricehttps://www.youtube.com/sekeresprice https://www.instagram.com/sekeresandprice
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Patrick Johnston: Let's take a look at how the Canucks did in 2025 and what 2026 has in store for the team
31/12/2025 Duration: 23minPatrick Johnston of the Province and Post Media joins the show to talk about the season the Canucks are having and how they have done in 2025. The guys also discuss Rick Tocchet's return to Vancouver last night and Patrick's conversation with him. 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/https://www.facebook.com/SekeresandPricehttps://www.tiktok.com/@sekeresandpricehttps://www.youtube.com/sekeresprice https://www.instagram.com/sekeresandprice
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John Shannon: Canada names it's Olympic rosters! Who did they miss?
31/12/2025 Duration: 26minJohn Shannon joins the show to review Canada's Olympic roster for 2026, which was named today. There are a few choices that may surprise some people. Also, the guys review the year the Canucks have had and what they have left to do.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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/https://www.facebook.com/SekeresandPricehttps://www.tiktok.com/@sekeresandpricehttps://www.youtube.com/sekeresprice https://www.instagram.com/sekeresandprice
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Dec 30, 2025: Tocc-quit (?) back in town; and Swedish in Seattle as Canucks beat Kraken.
30/12/2025 Duration: 02h24minMatt Sekeres is joined by guest host Irfaan Gaffar, who is sitting in for Blake Price today while he is busy calling the Spengler Cup in Sweden. The guys are joined by guests Jeff Marek, who will be joining us with updates on the World Jr's in Minnesota, as well as Jeff Paterson, aka 'JPat', with a Canucks gameday update from Rick Tocchet.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-col...GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/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=TheNationNetworkGRET
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Jeff Paterson: Boo's or Cheers for Tocchet's return? Lankinen is the best of all time?
30/12/2025 Duration: 24minJeff Paterson aka 'JPat' from RinkWide Vancouver joins us to recap the Canucks win, as they rocket up the standings to 30th place and Kevin Lankinen pulls into 1st place ALL-TIME as the best goalie in the history of shootouts - yes, you heard that correctly. The guys also look ahead to the return of Rick Tocchet to Rogers Arena as the Philadelphia Flyers roll into town 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Marek: Diving into the World Jr's as well as the Canucks look to make more moves...in a hybrid form.
30/12/2025 Duration: 36minJeff Marek of 'the Sheet' joins the show to talk about the Canucks prospects taking part in the World Jr's, as well as more trade rumours around the Canucks as they look to continue their 'rebuild...in a hybrid form'.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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 23, 2025: Canucks lose their way in Philly and beyond. Is a "hybrid retool" on anyone's Xmas list?
23/12/2025 Duration: 01h50minMatt Sekeres is joined by guest co-host Jeff Paterson of Rinkwide Vancouver as Blake Price is in Sweden getting set to call the Spengler Cup. Matt and JPat are joined by Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects and Tyson Cole of Canucks Army to discuss the Canucks season thus far, as we all get ready to head off for the holiday break. The guys will also wrap up the rest of the sports world and look ahead to everything we have coming in 2026.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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tyson Cole: Bottom 6 providing all the offence. Which version of EP40 will return?
23/12/2025 Duration: 16minTyson Cole of Canucks Army and author of 'Coles Notes' on twitter joins Matt and Jeff to chat about the recent Canucks streak - were the 4 wins just a dead cat bounce, or is this team actually better now? The guys also dive into the performance of Nils Hoglander, Drew O'Connor, Conor Garland and the return of Elias Pettersson.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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cam Robinson: Öh My, Öhgren! Young guns showing a lot of promise for the Canucks, of late
23/12/2025 Duration: 22minCam Robinson of Elite Prospects joins the show to chat about the performance of the thriving younger players on the Canucks. Liam Öhgren, Max Sasson, Linus Karlssen, Aaty Räty etc have been doing their part to help this club succeed of late, without much help from the 'star' players.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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 22, 2025: 5 Alive? Canucks go streaking into Philly vs Tocchet
22/12/2025 Duration: 01h42minFor the first time in a long time, the Canucks are going streaking! Matt and Blake have the latest from the road as Vancouver looks to continue its winning ways against former coach Rick Tocchet in Philly. They guys debate how the wins will affect management's plans, and who has played the biggest roles in bringing about the victories, including some crazy stats inside the crease. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the boys to elaborate on his weekend reporting of the relationship between Hughes and EP40 and how that may have shaped the Canucks' future. They get into the win streak and how that could alter the Canucks sell-off plans. PJ also talks about the Abby Canucks and their missing Cup rings, and the owners may not need a new investor after all?! The guys finish up with review of the weekend that was in the NFL, including all the playoff spots that were clinched. Also, the BC Lions announce a major free agent signing, and baseball free agency continues to heat up!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365:
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Patrick Johnston: Did Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes' relationship lead to the trade? "Ring-gate"
22/12/2025 Duration: 30minPostmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the boys to elaborate on his weekend reporting of the relationship between Hughes and EP40 and how that may have shaped the Canucks' future. They get into the win streak and how that could alter the Canucks sell-off plans. PJ also talks about the Abby Canucks and their missing Cup rings, and the owners may not need a new investor after all?! 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 19, 2025: No-go for Bo vs the Canucks as the "C" debate begins
19/12/2025 Duration: 02h04minGameday for the Canucks versus the Islanders, and Matt and Blake have you covered, including all the lineup possibilities and the absences of a few key players! The guys also debate the captaincy and who should take over after the departure of Quinn Hughes. The Sheet's Jeff Marek is back to talk about the first week "post Hughes" for the Canucks, and whether he thinks there was ever really anybody else that was close on the deal. Jeff has takes on how much farther the rebuild goes for Vancouver and whether more veterans are on the way out or not. Marek also waxes on the prowess of Hughes and how the WIld are now legit Cup contenders. Former Whitecaps gaffer, and new Halifax Wanderers coach, Vanni Sartini joins the guys to say goodbye to the city he's called home for the better part of a decade. Vanni talks about watching the players he coached enjoy so much success this season with the 'Caps, his thoughts on how the 'Caps might be able to fit Gauld and Müller on the pitch together, and his level of optimism o
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Vanni Sartini: Former Whitecaps Coach moving on to a new gig as he watches the success of his former team
19/12/2025 Duration: 19minFormer Whitecaps gaffer, and new Halifax Wanderers coach, Vanni Sartini joins the guys to say goodbye to the city he's called home for the better part of a decade. Vanni talks about watching the players he coached enjoy so much success this season with the 'Caps, his thoughts on how the 'Caps might be able to fit Gauld and Müller on the pitch together, and his level of optimism on the possibility of Italy facing Canada 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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Marek: What does a post-Hughes era look like? Was anyone besides the Wild close on the trade?
19/12/2025 Duration: 25minThe Sheet's Jeff Marek is back to talk about the first week "post Hughes" for the Canucks, and whether he thinks there was ever really anybody else that was close on the deal. Jeff has takes on how much farther the rebuild goes for Vancouver and whether more veterans are on the way out or not. Marek also waxes on the prowess of Hughes and how the WIld are now legit Cup contenders.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/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 18, 2025: The new Canucks path, more deals ahead?
18/12/2025 Duration: 01h56minAnother day past the Hughes trade, another day to wonder how the Canucks ended up here! Matt and Blake look at what the deal has done to the perception of Canucks management and whether this signals that brighter days are ahead. They also take a peek at Minnesota's reaction to the first week of Hughes being there, and the heartbreak it's given his former teammates in Vancouver. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops in for his final visit of 2025 and comments on the city's reaction to the Hughes trade. Rob gets into the possible next steps for the team and whether it's possible to get a third 1st round pick in the 2026 draft. He also looks at the Hughes legacy in the city and whether the remaining veterans may want to stay for the rebuild. DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins the guys to talk about the development of the Quinn Hughes trade and whether there were any other teams in the mix in the late stages of the deal. David looks at what it does for both teams, and whether anybody else is currently being shopped b