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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May 6, 2025: Canucks get the 15th pick, Coaching experience: yay or nay??!
06/05/2025 Duration: 01h40minThe NHL Draft lottery continues its annual tradition of denying the Vancouver Canucks so Matt and Blake are back into the routine of analyzing what to do with the pick they have, 15th overall in this case. The guys go over the "keep" and "trade" scenarios, and wonder if the much needed 2nd line centre will just require the departure of the pick. The guys also update the coaching search rumblings, and take a peek at Abby Canucks practice as they get set for game 3 at home tomorrow. Then it's RinkWide's Jeff Paterson with his review of the coaching candidates, including the possibility of bringing back Adam Foote who has a very limited resume. JPat wonders about the budgetary constraints and the need for familiarity from this management group, plus he gets into the draft lottery and the debate of stocking the cupboard vs getting a centre. Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson drops by as well, giving a final scouting report on the U18 Worlds and if anybody there would be a good fit for the Canucks at #15. Cam also has
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Jeff Paterson: Coaching candidates, budget constraints and the need (or not) for experience
06/05/2025 Duration: 21minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson with his review of the coaching candidates, including the possibility of bringing back Adam Foote who has a very limited resume. JPat wonders about the budgetary constraints and the need for familiarity from this management group, plus he gets into the draft lottery and the debate of stocking the cupboard vs getting a centre. @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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Cam Robinson: Who should the Canucks pick at #15? Final scouting report from U18 Worlds
06/05/2025 Duration: 18minElite Prospects' Cam Robinson drops by as well, giving a final scouting report on the U18 Worlds and if anybody there would be a good fit for the Canucks at #15. Cam also has news on the Tom Willander negotiations with the Canucks, which may change what they dangle in front of a team for that 2nd line centre. Cam also gets into his latest thoughts on the next coach.@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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May 5, 2025: One Foote in for the coach's job? Hronek in, EP40 out for Worlds
05/05/2025 Duration: 01h50minNo Canucks games, but still plenty of Canucks news for Matt and Blake to dissect! The guys weigh in on all the news of the weekend, including: a change in Canucks ownership structure, the latest on team commitments to the World Championships, and apparently some lingering injuries to EP40 that will prevent him from playing for Sweden. John Shannon makes his weekly visit to chat about his chat with Jim Rutherford last week. John offers his new insight into the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, the coaching candidates in Vancouver, and where those two stories might intersect. Then it's Dave Hall from Canucksarmy to recap the opening two games for the Abbotsford Canucks in their 2nd round AHL playoff series. Dave also gets into the role Tom Willander may have played for the team if he had signed, and he breaks down which Canucks prospects have risen to the occasion so far. All this, plus a breakdown of yet another Whitecaps victory, as they continue to lead MLS, and a glorious weekend for the C's at Nat Baile
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John Shannon: Chatting with Jim Rutherford and Quinn Hughes future with the Canucks
05/05/2025 Duration: 16minJohn Shannon makes his weekly visit to chat about his chat with Jim Rutherford last week. John offers his new insight into the future of Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, the coaching candidates in Vancouver, and where those two stories might intersect.@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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Dave Hall: Dissecting the Abby Canucks run, thus far. What will Willander do?
05/05/2025 Duration: 17minDave Hall from Canucks Army to recap the opening two games for the Abbotsford Canucks in their 2nd round AHL playoff series. Dave also gets into the role Tom Willander may have played for the team if he had signed, and he breaks down which Canucks prospects have risen to the occasion so far.@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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May 2, 2025: Dominoes Falling - Canucks' Coach coming soon?
02/05/2025 Duration: 01h56minThe hiring has begun in the NHL, and with coaches being scooped up, who will land in Vancouver?? Matt and Blake get into the openings around the league and the likely candidates in Vancouver. Plus, they further address the possibility of ownership change for the Canucks and they recap the baby Canucks getting another win. Then it's RinkWide's Jeff Paterson to jump into the deep end of the Canucks coaching search. JPat offers his thoughts on what will tip the scales in the team's decision, from experience to style of play to affordability. Jeff also recaps the Abby Canucks' Game 1 win on the road in the 2nd round of the AHL playoffsJeff Marek joins from The Sheet, discussing the Hughes predicament for Vancouver, and what the Devils might be thinking about all of this. Marek offers theoretical Hughes trade packages, and also gives the guys his pick to be the Canucks head coach, and its someone that has coached in Canada and knows the division well. .All that, plus the Whitecaps learn their opponent in the Champ
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Jeff Paterson: Experienced? First shot? Last Chance? Affordable? What will Canucks look for in a new coach?
02/05/2025 Duration: 21minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson to jump into the deep end of the Canucks coaching search. JPat offers his thoughts on what will tip the scales in the team's decision, from experience to style of play to affordability. Jeff also recaps the Abby Canucks' Game 1 win on the road in the 2nd round of the AHL playoffs@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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 Marek: Diving into **gasps** potential Hughes' trade packages.
02/05/2025 Duration: 22minJeff Marek joins from The Sheet, discussing the Hughes predicament for Vancouver, and what the Devils might be thinking about all of this. Marek offers theoretical Hughes trade packages, and also gives the guys his pick to be the Canucks head coach, and its someone that has coached in Canada and knows the division well. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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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May 1, 2025: Tocchet gone, EP40 next? Whitecaps beat Messi again!!
01/05/2025 Duration: 01h52minIt's been the best of times and the worst of times in Vancouver sports lately, and Matt and Blake have the latest examples of that on today's show. They examine the intersection of Tocchet's departure with the future of Elias Pettersson as a Canuck, not to mention some of the latest rumours reports surrounding the team. But they also get into the transcendent run of the Whitecaps after yet another win over Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, and maybe they can host the Champions Cup Final? Patrick Johnston stops by to dissect the latest words of Jim Rutherford on the coach's departure, and offer his thoughts on who is next behind the bench. PJ also gets into the non-stop noise around the team, what it means for the future of Hughes and EP40, and he weighs in on the reports that the Canucks may be for sale. Rob Williams of the Daily Hive has been hoping for a Lightning loss in the playoffs so that Jon Cooper might be available, so we get his update on that after the Bolts go down in 5 games. Rob talks about the fan
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Patrick Johnston: Who's next behind the bench? Rumours of the team being for sale?
01/05/2025 Duration: 22minPatrick Johnston stops by to dissect the latest words of Jim Rutherford on the coach's departure, and offer his thoughts on who is next behind the bench. PJ also gets into the non-stop noise around the team, what it means for the future of Hughes and EP40, and he weighs in on the reports that the Canucks may be for sale.@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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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Rob Williams: Is there a world where John Cooper coaches the Canucks? Whitecaps hope to host the final
01/05/2025 Duration: 17minRob Williams of the Daily Hive has been hoping for a Lightning loss in the playoffs so that Jon Cooper might be available, so we get his update on that after the Bolts go down in 5 games. Rob talks about the fan reaction to another offseason of upheaval and whether that will affect ticket sales. Rob also joins the debate on whether the Whitecaps would be able to sell out BC Place if the 'Caps get the chance to host the Final. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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=TheNationN
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Apr 30, 2025: Walkin' Tocchet! Rutherford speaks as Canucks begin coaching search
30/04/2025 Duration: 02h01minRick Tocchet walks away from the Canucks, so Matt and Blake are running to the mics! The guys listen in to the comments of President Jim Rutherford after he revealed the news, and they start to look ahead to what's next behind the bench: who is available, who would be willing to take on the job here with all its challenges. Former Canucks executive Laurence gives his thoughts on the team's coaching predicament and on the words of Jim Rutherford. Gilman talks about the difficult road ahead on the ice for the successor, the role Quinn Hughes' contract played in the Tocchet decision, and ownership's impact on the last 10 years of Canucks performance. Then it's former Canucks player and TSN analyst Frank Corrado, who jumps in on the importance of the practice facility for a coach and organization, plus, Frank gives his picks for the next head coach from Manny Malhotra to Alex Burrows to the vets like Laviolette and Sullivan. All that, plus a final preview of the Whitecaps and Inter Miami in the Champions semifina
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Laurence Gilman: A difficult road ahead for the next coach, and did Hughes' future play a role in Tocchet's decision?
30/04/2025 Duration: 20minFormer Canucks executive Laurence gives his thoughts on the team's coaching predicament and on the words of Jim Rutherford. Gilman talks about the difficult road ahead on the ice for the successor, the role Quinn Hughes' contract played in the Tocchet decision, and ownership's impact on the last 10 years of Canucks performance. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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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Frank Corrado: The importance of a practice facility and Frank's picks for next Canucks coach
30/04/2025 Duration: 24minTSN analyst Frank Corrado, who jumps in on the importance of the practice facility for a coach and organization, plus, Frank gives his picks for the next head coach from Manny Malhotra to Alex Burrows to the vets like Laviolette and Sullivan. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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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Apr 29, 2025: Another Norris for Hughes? Waiting for Willander and Tocchet
29/04/2025 Duration: 02h01minDespite a tumultuous season for the Canucks, Quinn Hughes still got his Norris trophy nomination today. And with questions swirling about Hughes' future, Matt and Blake dive into the year that was and the years that could be for the incredible Canucks defenceman. Meanwhile, the guys also deal with the excruciating wait for news on the Canucks coaching front for next year, and for any update on their contract negotiations with top prospect Tom Willander. Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson stops by with some reporting on Willander's situation, including the possibility of him playing in Sweden next season, and what his trade value would be if the Canucks used him as fodder. Cam has thoughts on the coaching stalemate as well, and provides some firsthand scouting from the u18 Worlds, and who might be catching the eyes of Canucks scouts. Then it's John Shannon on the Norris chances for Hughes, the draft lottery's viability on TV, and how surprising is the practice facility problem in Canucks hockey operations? The guys
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Sebastian Berhalter: On the Whitecaps historic start and getting ready to face Messi again.
29/04/2025 Duration: 09minSebastian Berhalter of the Whitecaps as they get set to face Lionel Messi in Miami tomorrow. Seb talks about his increased role this season, and the team's incredible hot streak as they sit in first place of MLS. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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=TheNationNetworkBen Moss l https://www.benmoss.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cam Robinson: A thought on Willander situation and using him as a trade chip for a 2C.
29/04/2025 Duration: 17minElite Prospects' Cam Robinson stops by with some reporting on Willander's situation, including the possibility of him playing in Sweden next season, and what his trade value would be if the Canucks used him as fodder. Cam has thoughts on the coaching stalemate as well, and provides some firsthand scouting from the u18 Worlds, and who might be catching the eyes of Canucks scouts. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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=TheNationNetworkBen Moss l https://www.benmoss.com/ Hosted
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John Shannon: Quinn's future with the Canucks. Why show the draft lottery on TV?
29/04/2025 Duration: 21minJohn Shannon on the Norris chances for Hughes, the draft lottery's viability on TV, and how surprising is the practice facility problem in Canucks hockey operations? @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.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=TheNationNetworkBen Moss l https://www.benmoss.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 28, 2025: Tocchet and Sullivan in Coaching Carousel?! 'Caps, Warriors and Abby win!
28/04/2025 Duration: 01h40minNo news is... strange news in the Canucks coaching drama. The weekend comes and goes, and the only news on the coaching front is that former Canucks assistant Mike Sullivan will not be back with the Penguins, where he worked with Rutherford and Allvin. Matt and Blake talk about what it all could mean, and whether the dynamic may have shifted with Sullivan now available. The guys also debrief the incredible winning weekend for the Whitecaps, Warriors and Abby Canucks. Jeff Paterson stops by to weigh in on the coaching news and Sullivan as a possible fly in the ointment. JPat gets into the wait on Tom Willander's contract, as well as a full post game reaction to the baby Canucks moving on to the 2nd round of the AHL playoffs. Then it's the voice of the NLL on TSN, Teddy Jenner, with his recap of the Warriors big win, how the big trade has changed the season, and the chances they have of moving on to the NLL Finals. The guys wrap up the show with a breakdown of the Seahawks' draft class, one of their most acclai