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 13, 2025: BC Lions find their top Dogg, Canucks still searching
13/05/2025 Duration: 01h40minThe clock continues to tick on the Canucks coaching search, and it seems that the new blood in the coaching ranks may get the job. Matt and Blake get into the debate on Foote vs Malhotra vs Sturm, plus look at the others that may have an outside shot. The guys also discuss the big BC Lions announcment as Snoop Dogg is announced as the home opener concert act! Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson makes his weekly visit and talks about his perceived rankings for the coaching job, plus he weighs in on the Canucks negotiations with Tom Willander and the urgency to get that done. Cam also tackles the offer sheet possibilities this summer, as the new compensation levels were announced, and whether the trade route may be a better option to get a couple of names that he has his eyes on. Then it's a chat with the number 1 prospect in the Blue Jays organization, Arjun Nimmala of the Vancouver Canadians. Arjun talks about his unique path to the sport, via cricket, plus the long road ahead to the majors and his first impression
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Cam Robinson: What's up with Willander? And a look at the Canucks coaching race
13/05/2025 Duration: 13minElite Prospects' Cam Robinson makes his weekly visit and talks about his perceived rankings for the coaching job, plus he weighs in on the Canucks negotiations with Tom Willander and the urgency to get that done. Cam also tackles the offer sheet possibilities this summer, as the new compensation levels were announced, and whether the trade route may be a better option to get a couple of names that he has his eyes on.@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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Arjun Nimmala: Blue Jays prospect is on fire for the Vancouver Canadians and inspiring a new generation of ball players.
13/05/2025 Duration: 11minThe number 1 prospect in the Blue Jays organization, Arjun Nimmala of the Vancouver Canadians. Arjun talks about his unique path to the sport, via cricket, plus the long road ahead to the majors and his first impressions of the city and Nat Bailey stadium. @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 12, 2025: Rick Talks-it up, with TNT and the Kraken?! Abby advances!
12/05/2025 Duration: 01h44minThe search continues for both the Canucks and former coach Rick Tocchet, as both sides look for next season's answer. Matt and Blake take a look at where those journeys are at, as well as the growing assumption that it may be a coach without NHL head coaching experience, such as Manny Malhotra or Marco Sturm. The guys also look at the very real possibility that Tocchet has been offered the job in Seattle, and how that will be received here by the fans and the team. John Shannon stops by to discuss some of the other candidates, many that he knows personally, and offers who may or may not be the right fit. John also talks about the wisdom of NHL expansion, with Atlanta(?!) and ite as the reported destinations. Then it's RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson on the valiant run by the Abbotsford Canucks who advanced to the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs. JPat gets into yet another fabulous performance by Arturs Šilovs, the veterans that have stepped up, and the mild concerns over the recent performance of Jonathan Le
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Jeff Paterson: Confidence in Arturs Šilovs is returning, but is it diminishing for Jonathan Lekkerimäki?
12/05/2025 Duration: 14minRinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson on the valiant run by the Abbotsford Canucks who advanced to the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs. JPat gets into yet another fabulous performance by Arturs Šilovs, the veterans that have stepped up, and the mild concerns over the recent performance of Jonathan Lekkerimäki. @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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John Shannon: Who's the right fit behind the Canucks bench? NHL back to Atlanta??!
12/05/2025 Duration: 21minJohn Shannon stops by to discuss some of the other candidates, many that he knows personally, and offers who may or may not be the right fit. John also talks about the wisdom of NHL expansion, with Atlanta(?!) as the reported destinations. @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 9, 2025: Allvin triples down on JT, Tocchet in Seattle, Abby gameday
09/05/2025 Duration: 01h48minAnother day, another interesting quote from Canucks management! Matt and Blake take a look at Patrik Allvin's chat with season ticket holders and his latest recap on the JT Miller and EP40 saga. The guys debate whether Canucks management needs to be a bit more of a cheerleader for EP40, and whether they've now spoken too much on the season's drama. Patrick Johnston of PostMedia stops in to chat about the latest rumblings of Rick Tocchet to Seattle, but also on the relationship between Petterson and the team, especially after Allvin suggested he and others were not ready to start last season. PJ also gives his current favourite to become the next Canucks head coach. Jeff Paterson then wraps up the week with a dive into the coaching carousel around the league, and he also gets into Abbotsford's chance to move on to Round 3 of the AHL playoffs, and who's most stepped for the team to make it happen. All this, plus a baseball preview for the Jays and Mariners in Seattle, the C's play one of the shortest baseball g
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Patrick Johnston: Is Tocchet just moving down the road? Allvin throws more praise to JT and shade to EP40
09/05/2025 Duration: 17minPatrick Johnston of PostMedia stops in to chat about the latest rumblings of Rick Tocchet to Seattle, but also on the relationship between Petterson and the team, especially after Allvin suggested he and others were not ready to start last season. PJ also gives his current favourite to become the next Canucks head 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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Jeff Paterson: Who's stepping up in the coaching race? And who's stepping up for Abby in their march to the finals?
09/05/2025 Duration: 19minJeff Paterson then wraps up the week with a dive into the coaching carousel around the league, and he also gets into Abbotsford's chance to move on to Round 3 of the AHL playoffs, and who's most stepped for the team to make it happen. @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 8, 2025: Canucks Coaching Conclave continues, Abby wins again!
08/05/2025 Duration: 01h54minThere might be white smoke in Rome, but none at Rogers arena, as fans await the next head coach of the Canucks. Matt and Blake take a look at the latest hire in Anaheim, as the game of musical chairs continues and the Canucks try to ensure they get their man before the music stops. Meanwhile Manny Malhotra continues to pad his resume with another win in Abbotsford, moving them one win away from the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs.. Jeff Marek of The Sheet stops by to analyze the various coaching searches in the NHL, and he adds a previously unmentioned name to the list of available candidates. Jeff also gets into the likely future of Rick Tocchet, and his level of confidence in a Canadian Stanley Cup winner. Rob Williams of The Daily Hive makes his weekly visit as well, with breaking news on the seats at Rogers Arena and he also gives his choice for the next Canucks coach. All that, plus an update on the injured Whitecaps that are returning to action, the Jays and Mariners are to tangle in Seattle, the Lions ar
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Jeff Marek: A new name in the Canucks coaching search? Can Canada bring home the Cup?
08/05/2025 Duration: 22minJeff Marek of The Sheet stops by to analyze the various coaching searches in the NHL, and he adds a previously unmentioned name to the list of available candidates. Jeff also gets into the likely future of Rick Tocchet, and his level of confidence in a Canadian Stanley Cup winner.@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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Rob Williams: Could this possibly be the end of 'Seat Beat'? And a breakdown of some potential coaching options
08/05/2025 Duration: 17minRob Williams of The Daily Hive makes his weekly visit as well, with breaking news on the seats at Rogers Arena and he also gives his choice for the next Canucks 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 7, 2025: TV Tocchet, Centre search, Offer Sheets, and Cooke returns
07/05/2025 Duration: 01h45minThe playoffs are in full swing elsewhere and still lots of news for Matt and Blake to chew on, as former Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet is back on tv with TNT, prompting speculation about his future, and what he might say. The guys kick around the coaching news at large, and some growing theories on who the Canucks might target as a second line centre as well. Plus, the Abby Canucks will get Lekkerimaki back in the lineup for game 3 of their series tonight in the valley. Former Canuck Frank Corrado stops by with some more reaction to Tocchet's return to the spotlight, and where he might land. Plus, Frank breaks down what he's seen in the playoffs so far, and gives an estimate on how far away the Canucks might be to getting there. Former Canucks exec Laurance Gilman is back as well, explaining the appropriate amount of feedback the Canucks should receive from Quinn Hughes regarding the next head coach. Laurence also weighs the pros and cons of an offer sheet to get the Canucks next centre. Then it's former Ca
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Laurence Gilman: Should the Canucks use the 'nuclear option' to land their next centre?
07/05/2025 Duration: 16minFormer Canucks exec Laurance Gilman is back as well, explaining the appropriate amount of feedback the Canucks should receive from Quinn Hughes regarding the next head coach. Laurence also weighs the pros and cons of an offer sheet to get the Canucks next 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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Frank Corrado: How far away from the playoffs are the Canucks, really?
07/05/2025 Duration: 22minFormer Canuck Frank Corrado stops by with some more reaction to Tocchet's return to the spotlight, and where he might land. Plus, Frank breaks down what he's seen in the playoffs so far, and gives an estimate on how far away the Canucks might be to getting there.@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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Matt Cooke: Scoring big-game goals and getting to know Rick Tocchet
07/05/2025 Duration: 08minformer Canucks agitator Matt Cooke, on his way to Vancouver, to chat about his penchant for last second playoff goals, on the Canucks tumultuous season, and his recent interaction with Tocchet.@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 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