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: Analysis of the Canucks roster as it currently sits. How is Tocchet handling the JT / Petey 'situation'?
18/12/2024 Duration: 19minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by to talk about the Canucks roster as he sees it, and the need, or lack thereof, of improved team chemistry. Plus, is Rick Tocchet being evaluated for how he deals with Miller and Pettersson?
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Dec 17, 2024: Sherwood heroics, Miller and EP40 buzzin vs Avs
17/12/2024 Duration: 01h52minThe rollercoaster season continues for the Canucks as they bounce back with a win over the high powered Avs. Kiefer Sherwood gets into the spotlight after a hat trick, so Matt and Blake get into the latest free agent signing to take the city by storm. The guys look at some of the other top performances as well, Miller and Pettersson included, and at a strange post game reaction from head coach Rick Tocchet. RInkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to debrief what he saw from his chair, including the match up wins over guys like Makar and Mackinnon. Plus, Jeff takes the 30 game mark to take a bird's eye view on a strange season that has yet to reveal exactly what this team is all about. Then it's Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects with a look at the separation of Pettersson and Miller on the PP, an introduction to a little known Canucks prospect at the World Juniors, and Canada's final roster configuration and what it means for Canucks draft pick Sawyer Mynio. All that, plus the guys wonder when the rest of
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Cam Robinson: Separating Petey and J.T. and a look at Canucks prospects at the World Jr's.
17/12/2024 Duration: 17minCam Robinson from Elite Prospects with a look at the separation of Pettersson and Miller on the PP, an introduction to a little known Canucks prospect at the World Juniors, and Canada's final roster configuration and what it means for Canucks draft pick Sawyer Mynio.
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Jeff Paterson: Canucks team review after 30 games. It was Quinn v Cale...who won the Norris matchup?
17/12/2024 Duration: 29minRInkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to debrief what he saw from his chair, including the match up wins over guys like Makar and Mackinnon. Plus, Jeff takes the 30 game mark to take a bird's eye view on a strange season that has yet to reveal exactly what this team is all about.
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Dec 16, 2024: Canucks blown out by the B's, Tocchet calls out whom?
16/12/2024 Duration: 01h56minWhat... a... weekend.. After another dreadful Canucks home game, and this time vs the Bruins, Matt and Blake have lots to get to on today's show. Also, NHL insiders are buzzing about the Canucks possible involvement in trade activity, plus the story of JT Miller's dressing room fit is still lingering around too. TSN's Darren Dreger stops by to look at the smoke around the team, particularly any links between the Canucks and Sabres. Dregs also gives us the pulse on Rick Tocchet's appetite to see change in the room, and are the Flames still not willing to sell? Then it's John Shannon with his view on the Canucks up and down season and where it will ultimately lead, and what he thinks Jim Rutherford is thinking of all of it. John also gives his thoughts on the prospect of trading one of Miller or Pettersson. And then a bonus guest, as longtime Canadian journalist Stephen Brunt joins The Nation Network team and gets into the state of pro sports in Canada and the state of the media covering it. All that, plus a di
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Stephen Brunt: Longtime Canadian journalist stops by to chat about his new series on the Nation Network 'Up Close'
16/12/2024 Duration: 15minLongtime Canadian journalist Stephen Brunt joins The Nation Network team and gets into the state of pro sports in Canada and the state of the media covering it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John Shannon: What does Jim Rutherford think of the season thus far? Miller or Petey... does one have to go?
16/12/2024 Duration: 16minJohn Shannon with his view on the Canucks up and down season and where it will ultimately lead, and what he thinks Jim Rutherford is thinking of all of it. John also gives his thoughts on the prospect of trading one of Miller or Pettersson.
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Darren Dreger: Trade rumours swirling around the Canucks and Sabres. Gauging Tocchet's appetite for change
16/12/2024 Duration: 18minTSN's Darren Dreger stops by to look at the smoke around the team, particularly any links between the Canucks and Sabres. Dregs also gives us the pulse on Rick Tocchet's appetite to see change in the room, and are the Flames still not willing to sell?
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Dec 13, 2024: Sasson, Lankinen and Miller take down Cup Champs, home streak coming?
13/12/2024 Duration: 02h47sAfter a 2nd win over the Stanley Cup Champs from Florida, there is lots for Matt and Blake to get to today. JT Miller is back with some impact, the rise of Max Sasson, and the continued fabulous play of Kevin Lankinen. Plus, reports are leaking in on the state of the Canucks internal chemistry, is any of it concerning? Jeff Paterson stops by from RinkWide Vancouver to get into the big peformances vs the Panthers, and how the Canucks started to build and breakout from their own zone finally, what does that mean for the defenceman choices going forward? Jeff gets into some of the trade rumours around Desharnais as well. Then Jeff Marek stops by to talk about locker room dynamics and some tricky ones that he's seen in the past. Also, while buyers might want to wait till after the 4 Nations break, Marek says sellers may be more impatient. All this, plus the guys get into the breaking news of the sale of the Whitecaps and what it might mean for the future of the franchise.
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Jeff Paterson: Big performances vs the Cup champs! Trade rumours swirling around Desharnais.
13/12/2024 Duration: 22minJeff Paterson stops by from RinkWide Vancouver to get into the big performances vs the Panthers, and how the Canucks started to build and breakout from their own zone finally, what does that mean for the defenceman choices going forward? Jeff gets into some of the trade rumours around Desharnais as well.
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Jeff Marek: Locker room dynamics with JT Miller returning. A look at how 4 Nations Faceoff will affect trades..
13/12/2024 Duration: 22minJeff Marek stops by to talk about locker room dynamics and some tricky ones that he's seen in the past. Also, while buyers might want to wait till after the 4 Nations break, Marek says sellers may be more impatient.
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Dec 12, 2024: J-T MILL-ER! He's back, Demko and Brännström sit vs FLA
12/12/2024 Duration: 01h32minJ-T MILL-ER! J-T MILL-ER! The Canucks get their leading scorer back from last season, just in time to face the Stanley Cup Champs! Matt and Blake talk about what it means on the ice and off, as the team desperately tries to improve their home record. The guys also get into the goaltending decision of Lankinen over Demko, and Brannström's continued benching as well. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by from the rink to weigh on what the morning was like, and we hear from both Miller and Tocchet about the big return. Then it's Rob Williams of The Daily Hive on the increasing number of tickets avaialble at Canucks games, and the prices dropping along with that. They also get into whether the Canucks' entertainment level might be to blame. All that, plus some offseason MLB and MLS news as the Whitecaps exit the expansion draft process.
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Rob Williams: Ticket prices dropping for Canucks games as more seats sitting empty - is the style of play to blame?
12/12/2024 Duration: 25minRob Williams of The Daily Hive on the increasing number of tickets avaialble at Canucks games, and the prices dropping along with that. They also get into whether the Canucks' entertainment level might be to blame.
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Patrick Johnston: Brännström benched again. A moment of humility from Miller.
12/12/2024 Duration: 12minPatrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by from the rink to weigh on what the morning was like, and we hear from both Miller and Tocchet about the big return.
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Dec 11, 2024: Canucks salvage point, Tocchet's odd post game
11/12/2024 Duration: 01h47minThe Canucks salvage a point at home versus the Blues, but it was an adventure! Matt and Blake have started to hear the first rumblings of coaching discontent from the fans, and they get into Tocchet's role in the middling play of late. Plus, we hear from coach after the game as he gets a little heated with media. The guys look at a heroic effort from Hughes, a darn good first start from Demko, and the possibility of JT Miller back tomorrow vs the Panthers. TSN's Frank Corrado joins to discuss what was happening defensively last night, and what the team loses with no Hronek or Brannström in the lineup. He talks about Tocchet's role in the recent run of play, and whether the home record can be salvaged soon. Then it's former Canucks executive Laurance Gilman to outline where he would be in contract talks with Brock Boeser, and potentially Thatcher Demko. Plus, despite decent results, should there be any panic to get the defenceman or two they need? All that, plus the Whitecaps and Lions sign some players, and t
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Laurence Gilman: Brock Boeser and Demko contracts. Should we panic about the D?
11/12/2024 Duration: 21minFormer Canucks executive Laurance Gilman to outline where he would be in contract talks with Brock Boeser, and potentially Thatcher Demko. Plus, despite decent results, should there be any panic to get the defenceman or two they need?
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Frank Corrado: Demko's first game back! Defensive issues continue.
11/12/2024 Duration: 22minTSN's Frank Corrado joins to discuss what was happening defensively last night, and what the team loses with no Hronek or Brannström in the lineup. He talks about Tocchet's role in the recent run of play, and whether the home record can be salvaged soon.
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Dec 10, 2024: Demko debuts vs Blues, Miller back with team
10/12/2024 Duration: 01h35minThe Canucks continue their homestand vs the Blues and welcome back Thatcher Demko between the pipes for his first start of the season. Matt and Blake talk about what to expect from the Vezina nominated goalie tonight, and the tandem of goalies going forward. JT Miller joined his teammates on ice for the first time since taking his leave of absence, and the guys talk about the scuttlebutt around his return, which is expected sometime this week. There are other lineup changes vs the Blues to talk about as well. John Shannon stops by with his view on the return of Demko and Miller and what this does for management's plans for a trade. Shannon also weighs in on the future of TSN and Sportsnet with reports swirling of big changes afoot. Then it's Cam Robinson of Elite prospects with his case for Hughes as a Hart trophy winner, the future of Boeser in Vancouver, plus his thoughts on whether the standout performers in Abbotsford could be leaned on as early as this season. All that, plus the Whitecaps make some inter
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John Shannon: Demko and JT Miller return. What are the Canucks' plans for a trade?
10/12/2024 Duration: 20minJohn Shannon stops by with his view on the return of Demko and Miller and what this does for management's plans for a trade. Shannon also weighs in on the future of TSN and Sportsnet with reports swirling of big changes afoot.
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Cam Robinson: Boeser's future in Vancouver. Do we have prospects that are ready to contribute regularly?
10/12/2024 Duration: 17minCam Robinson of Elite prospects with his case for Hughes as a Hart trophy winner, the future of Boeser in Vancouver, plus his thoughts on whether the standout performers in Abbotsford could be leaned on as early as this season.