Tsn 1040: Sekeres & Price

Another busy day on the show as the Canucks go for a fourth straight win, and the NHL announces a new projected salary cup limit for the next three years. Matt and Blake go over the lineup vs Dallas, and whether a prolonged winning streak changes the possibility of trades. They also go over the ramnifications of the cap changes, and what that means for teams thinking about acquiring Miller or Pettersson. Jeff Marek of The Sheet pays his weekly visit and talks about what the Flyers trade with Calgary means for Philly's short term intentions, and whether they could be interested in chatting with the Canucks. Jeff also gets into the salary cap effect of the next few years and the positives and negatives for teams and players. Then its's Patrick Johnston of Post Media who stops by and talks about the next 6 weeks of Canucks hockey and all the different routes it could take, plus he ponders the futures of management and coaching depending on what happens. All that plus some Lions, Whitecaps, Jays and Mariners news

 Patrick Johnston of Post Media who stops by and talks about the next 6 weeks of Canucks hockey and all the different routes it could take, plus he ponders the futures of management and coaching depending on what happens. 

Jeff Marek of The Sheet pays his weekly visit and talks about what the Flyers trade with Calgary means for Philly's short term intentions, and whether they could be interested in chatting with the Canucks. Jeff also gets into the salary cap effect of the next few years and the positives and negatives for teams and players. 

After a 3rd straight win for the Canucks, Matt and Blake survey the landscape and see if anything could change for Vancouver because of a hot streak. The guys look at the notable performances of Demko, Hughes, Karlsson and Höglander. Plus, on the 2 year anniversary of the Bo Horvat trade, would you go back in time and do it again? RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops in for his post game recap as well, looking at the very different 1st and 3rd period, plus the lack of reaction to a first NHL goal by Karlsson, and a reshuffled defence corps with Myers stepping up. Then it's Rob Williams of The Daily Hive with a health update on beloved member of Canucks nation, his answer to a hypothetical Miller-Horvat trade, and his chat with Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch on future games in Vancouver. All that, plus, the Whitecaps lose another star player and the sports world suffers some tragic losses.

RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops in for his post game recap as well, looking at the very different 1st and 3rd period, plus the lack of reaction to a first NHL goal by Karlsson, and a reshuffled defence corps with Myers stepping up.

Rob Williams of The Daily Hive with a health update on beloved member of Canucks nation, his answer to a hypothetical Miller-Horvat trade, and his chat with Canadian men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch on future games in Vancouver. 

On a gameday in Nashville, Matt and Blake evaluate the possible responses on and off the ice to Jim Rutherford's explosive interview. Can the Canucks continue to build on this modest win streak, or do the distractions take over? The guys keep you up to date on the lineup changes vs the Predators as well, including in goal. Former Canucks executive Laurence Gilman stops in to debate the strategy of Rutherford's honesty, and Laurence talks about how he would react as a manager in the aftermath of an interview like that. LG also weighs in on whether the offers improve for the two players involved. Then it's TSN's Frank Corrado on the players' side of this, and whether Quinn Hughes might ultimately fall victim to the distraction. Frank also has his thoughts on a number of players rumoured to be available, and if any of them would be considered good return for either Miller or Pettersson. All that and more, including some Whitecaps news, don't miss it!

 TSN's Frank Corrado on the players' side of this, and whether Quinn Hughes might ultimately fall victim to the distraction. Frank also has his thoughts on a number of players rumoured to be available, and if any of them would be considered good return for either Miller or Pettersson.

Former Canucks executive Laurence Gilman stops in to debate the strategy of Rutherford's honesty, and Laurence talks about how he would react as a manager in the aftermath of an interview like that. LG also weighs in on whether the offers improve for the two players involved. 

Back to back wins for the Canucks almost get put into the backseat on today's show after an explosive interview between Canucks president Jim Rutherford and Globe and Mail columnist Gary Mason. Matt and Blake dissect what was said, and the massive future ramnifications that are possible. The guys talk about who is likely to be imminently traded, and the effects on Quinn Hughes if a re-load happens. Mason drops in to talk about the interview, explaining the willingness of Rutherford to open up, and what he thinks it all means for the short term and medium term. Then it's Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson with his reactions to Rutherford, predictions for the Canucks return on trades, and a scoop of his own, as he predicts a very uncertain trade deadline for Brock Boeser. Massive show today, don't miss it!

Gary Mason of the Globe and Mail drops in after an explosive interview with Canucks president Jim Rutherford, explaining the willingness of Rutherford to open up, and what he thinks it all means for the short term and medium term.

Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson with his reactions to Rutherford, predictions for the Canucks return on trades, and a scoop of his own, as he predicts a very uncertain trade deadline for Brock Boeser.

Matt and guest co-host Irf Gaffar discuss another pins-and-needles weekend where the Canucks were close to a big trade. They talk about the huge Carolina-Colorado deal involving Mika Rantanen, how close the Canes were to acquiring Elias Pettersson, whether the Avalanche now pivot to J.T. Miller, and whether the Buffalo Sabres are now the logical landing spot for Pettersson. They discuss what the Canucks need to do to be a playoff team, the win over Washington, more brilliance from Quinn Hughes and Monday's game in St. Louis.Darren Dreger stops by and says Pettersson to Carolina was close. He tells us the Canucks had keen interest in a package similar to what landed Rantanen. Darren says Buffalo is interested in Pettersson, that Dallas is no longer pursuing Miller, and that the Canucks might just make the best deal for either Petey or J.T. He also informs on Alex Pietrangelo taking himself off Canada's 4 Nations roster and whether we'll see more players pulling out.Jeff Paterson believes management has ma

Darren Dreger stops by and says Pettersson to Carolina was close. He tells us the Canucks had keen interest in a package similar to what landed Rantanen. Darren says Buffalo is interested in Pettersson, that Dallas is no longer pursuing Miller, and that the Canucks might just make the best deal for either Petey or J.T. He also informs on Alex Pietrangelo taking himself off Canada's 4 Nations roster and whether we'll see more players pulling out.

Jeff Paterson believes management has made its choice and is ready to recast the roster with big names getting traded out. Jeff previews the game in St. Louis, new line combinations, and the debut of Elias Pettersson (D-Petey) on defence.

Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson discuss new lows for the Canucks after a 6-2 thumping in Edmonton and Corey Perry abusing captain Quinn Hughes. They talk about whether Vancouver can ever get past Connor McDavid's Oilers; nobody having any fun; Brock Boeser encouraging the room to be "good teammates;" Vincent Desharnais' struggles against his old team; and a "must-win" game Saturday against Washington. The guys also discuss the bigger problems with Elias Pettersson's lack of output, a soft trade market for J.T. Miller, and whether there's world where they become sellers at the trade deadline.Dan Rosen of NHL.com stops by to discuss Miller suitors in his neck of the woods (NYR, NJ) and elsewhere (CAR). Dan discusses why those teams want Miller, whether the Islanders would be interested in re-uniting Pettersson with old friend Bo Horvat; and Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record as the Russian winger rolls into Vancouver.Rob Williams of the Daily Hive recaps the week on social media between O

Rob Williams of the Daily Hive recaps the week on social media between Oilers fans and the Canucks. The big mad response to Conor Garland holding Connor McDavid, and the, uhh, victimhood of McDavid. Rob says the city is sick of this core and that a big trade to salvage the season is getting less and less likely.

Dan Rosen of NHL.com stops by to discuss Miller suitors in his neck of the woods (NYR, NJ) and elsewhere (CAR). Dan discusses why those teams want Miller, whether the Islanders would be interested in re-uniting Pettersson with old friend Bo Horvat; and Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record as the Russian winger rolls into Vancouver.

You've been waiting for it. The Canucks vs Oilers rematch in the wake of the "hold" heard round the world. Matt and Blake go over all permutations from the absentees to Thatcher Demko's 4th straight start and the much needed 2 points for the Canucks! Patrick Johnston of PostMedia stops by and talks about the game and the very latest in the JT MIller trade saga, including his thoughts on whether this just might not happen. PJ also talks about the lack of presence for assistant coach Sergei Gonchar, and if Demko should be playing as much as he has of late. Jason Gregor joins the guys from The Nation Network in Edmonton to preview the game. We hear Jason's thoughts on the suspensions, the statement, the rivalry and whether stars in the NHL deserve different treatment than they're getting. All that, plus some possible Whitecaps player signings finally?

Jason Gregor joins the guys from The Nation Network in Edmonton to preview the game. We hear Jason's thoughts on the suspensions, the statement, the rivalry and whether stars in the NHL deserve different treatment than they're getting.