Another preseason gameday for the Canucks as they run it back with the kids vs the Flames. Matt and Blake recap game 1 vs the Kraken but also look ahead to this one in Abbotsford as Quinn Hughes, Jake DeBrusk and EP40 make their debuts. They also wonder aloud if guys like Räty or Lekkerimäki can keep up their good play and actually make the roster. John Shannon stops by for his weekly visiti and weighs in on the roster machinations that are possible for the Canucks, both at forward and in goal. ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 899
After a summer of waiting, the Canucks hit the ice vs the Kraken in the first game of the preseason! Matt and Blake take a look at the lineups and who has the most to be won and lost. Plus, the guys debate who might get more action this season in the crease, Šilovs or Lankinen? Former NHL goalie Chris Mason stops by from the Preds broadcast booth to discuss the Canucks goalies as well, and give a scouting report on Kevin Lankinen after watching all his games in Nashville. He also weighs in on wh...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 898
A busy weekend recap show as Canucks training camp wraps up with a scrimmage and the team signs a new backup goaltender in Kevin Lankinen. Matt and Blake take a look back at the notable performances from the mini game, and hear from the likes of Conor Garland and Rick Tocchet, and debate what size of role Lankinen is likely to take on in Vancouver. Rinkwide's Jeff Paterson is back from Penticton, and has a full post game report from Sunday, and also looks at who's likely to impress as they move ...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 897
The Canucks continue to take their turns making seasoning opening media appearances and this time it's Elias Pettersson's turn! Matt and Blake listen in on EP40's presser and talk about the injury possibilities, linemate combinations and overall season prognistications for the Canucks star. Canucksarmy's David Quadrelli joins the guys as Group B hit the ice at camp in Penticton and gives his impressions on camp so far, including: the words and actions of Thatcher Demko, the favourable slotting o...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 896
Drama on day 1! Canucks training camp opens in Penticton and Thatcher Demko speaks about his injury for the first time. Matt and Blake play you all the important clips and talk about the lack of timeline, the rare nature of his injury, and the fact he had a procedure done this summer for another injury as well. Noah Strang of The Daily Hive is on location at camp, and gives his impressions from the Demko availability, and what he has seen thus far on the ice. The Province's Patrick Johnston jump...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 895
Lots of Canucks news on the eve of training camp as Alex Edler gets his night of honour and Dakota Joshua reveals his biggest fight ever. Matt and Blake get into the brave decision by Joshua to go public with his battle with cancer, and when they might expect him back. Plus, should/will Edler get his place in the ring of honour? TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to weigh in as well, and shares stories of Edler's career inlcuding his Canucks debut alongside the Canucks all time defensive stats leader....
Sep 18, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 894
Matt and co-host Jeff Paterson talk Canucks storylines on the verge of training camp while looking back on a 3-0 Young Stars tournament for the home team. Topics include Brock Boeser following up his career year and GM Patrik Allvin saying he should've scored 50. They talk goaltending, who should play with Elias Pettersson and Jake DeBrusk, Arshdeep Bains making a bid for the big club after a terrific prospects' tournament, Jonathan Lekkerimäki's future, where Aatu Räty fits best, and the potent...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 893
On the road again! Matt and Blake are live on location for the Canucks Young Stars tournament, and on the patio at Neighbourhood Brewing talking sports. The guys recap and review the opening two games of the showcase so far, and talk about who's distinguished themselves before main camp. Dave Hall of Canucks Army stops by the brewery and gives out his player report cards so far, and his prognostications for the big names like Lekkerimäki, Sasson, Bains and Räty. Then it's Ryan Pinder, host of Ba...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 892
Well after a long summer, the Canucks are back on the ice today! At least, some of them. Matt and Blake get you set for Young Stars in Penticton right before they depart to watch the games themselves. The guys also tackle who might be able to gradiuate from this level to main camp, and then possibly into the regular season. Jeff Paterson stops by to share his excitement about a Canucks gameday, and weighs in on the season to come for the top prospects like Bains and Lekkerimäki. Plus, JPat updat...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 891
WIth Quinn Hughes looking back on the playoff series vs the Oilers, Matt and Blake look at the captain's spring performance and what he and the team want to take from the experience going into the new season. Plus, the Canucks' Young Stars lines get put through their paces in the first practice of the week, and the guys look at whether or not the cupboard might ever get raided in a trade this season. Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by for the latest on the goaltening questions swirling ar...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 890
Young Stars revealed! The Canucks release the roster of prospects that are headed to the Okanagan this weekend, and Matt and Blake dive in to see who has something to prove. The guys look at the expectations of Jonathan Lekkerimäki and whether anybody has a chance at making the big club. Plus, news from around the NHL as camp rosters begin to take shape. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by with his takes on Quinn Hughes shooting for 20, Debrusk shooting for 30, and what it's like being a Young Star cov...
Sep 11, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 889
Quinn Hughes wants to go huge! Matt and Blake are back together, and so is the captain of the Canucks. He wants to score 20 and get the Canucks further in the playoffs, so the guys go over the likelihood of all of that, and hear from others from the Jake Milford golf tournament. The show unveils its newest regular today with Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects making his debut, and talking about everything from the new look roster at training camp to the young Canucks looking to make an impact at th...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 888
Brock Boeser is back! Blake is joined by Irfaan Gaffar today as a co-host and they have lots to chat about as Boeser makes his return in front of the mics for the Canucks annual golf tournament. The guys chat about the best case contract extension for the sniper, his health, and his expectations for the season to come. Jeff Paterson was on the scene and joins the guys to tackle the Boeser issues, but also gets into the media chats with Carson Soucy, Jake DeBrusk and Quinn Hughes. John Shannon st...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 887
Description 1 week to go! And as the Canucks get set for Young Stars next weekend, still more questions linger about the goaltending situations inlcluding the notion that Thatcher Demko will just have to play through the pain, Blake is joined by Jeff Paterson, filling in for Matt, and the guys go over the Canucks willingness to trudge on with Demko and Silovs both on the mend. They also preview a big weekend for the Lions on the road in Montrea against the best team in the CFL, and the Whitecaps...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 886
The Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an NHL record deal, so what does it mean for the rest of the division and the Canucks in particular? Matt and Blake get into the trickle down effects of the big money deal, and also how an escalating salary cap will affect the Canucks roster. John Shannon stops by for his take on the contract, and whether the Oilers are the team to beat in the west. Shannon also weighs in on the Canucks goaltending and coaching news of last week, plus a trophy to honour Johnny G...
Sep 03, 2024•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 885
As tragedy strikes the NHL, Sekeres and Price takes a look back at the life and career of longtime Flame, and recent Blue Jacket, Johnny Gaudreau. The guys look at the impact he made on and off the ice and his many big moments, including those against the Canucks. Patrick Johnston of The Province also stops by with some his memories after covering Gaudreau over the years. PJ also gets into the other hockey news, as there are now questions about the health of the top 2 Canucks goaltenders going i...
Aug 30, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 884
Crease concerns continue with the Canucks! Matt and Blake are reunited for a busy summer show in the wake of Thatcher Demko injury news and a shuffle within the Canucks goalie coaching ranks. The guys get into what it all means for the upcoming season, and whether they think he'll be there for game 1 of the season. With all the news surrounding goaltending, InGoal's Kevin Woodley pays a visit to chat about the news of Demko's injury, the relationship between Ian Clark and Demko, and whether ther...
Aug 27, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 883
Matt and guest co-host Irf Gaffar unpack a busy week for Canucks news. The guys talk Thatcher Demko and what to do if he's not ready for camp/preseason/start of season. They discuss the prospect of adding a goalie like Kevin Lankinen, how much Demko can be trusted going forward, Artus Silovs' workload and the demotion of Ian Clark from director of goaltending to development coach/scout. Other topics include the signing of winger Sammy Blais, the promotion of Marko Torenius to goaltending coach, ...
Aug 23, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 882
Matt and guest co-host Patrick Johnston are joined by guests Farhan Lalji and John Shannon to discuss the Vasily Podkolzin trade. Will he come back to haunt the Canucks? Did this take the Oilers out of jail? Were there other destinations? They discuss why Podkolzin never panned out here, how he should have been a Rick Tocchet-style player, how he was rushed to the NHL, his lack of production and three misfires with top-10 picks. They also talk about how the Oilers should now be able to match off...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 881
With Nathan Rourke's return to the BC Lions, the stars are starting to pile up in Vancouver! Blake and Jeff Paterson go over the day's poll question on the local teams' best players and wonder where each ranks in their league, plus, what it might mean to championship aspirations for each team. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to discuss the hockey news of the week, including the Oilers offer sheet conundrum and what the fallout will be, plus changing captains mid stream, and early PTO announcements....
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 880
Who would have thought, but a newsy week in the wake of the Olympics as Blake and Jeff Paterson get down to the offer sheet news in the NHL, with the Blue rocking the boat. The guys get into what the choices are for the Oilers, what it might indirectly mean for the Canucks, and whether there wouuld ever be interest in these moves from the Canucks front office. Then they jump into the big CFL news as the Lions officially welciome back Nathan Rourke from his NFL journey, and where this puts BC in ...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 879
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Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 878
RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to chat about his two columns for Canucks Army this week, one on the top players in make-or-break scenarios this season (Podkolzin, Aman etc) and the other on the expectations for an aging but cheaper Tyler Myers. Then it's Ben Steiner from the CBC Olympics desk as Canada goes in search of a record medal haul. Ben gives us the forecast as the Games head into the final weekend, and where Canada can find the extra medal or two... 📧 live@sekeresandprice.com 📲 778...
Aug 09, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 877
Matt and Blake are back from the long weekend with a lot to talk about, first and foremost the heartbreak fo Canadians at the Olympics, from the men’s basketball team to the women’s soccer and everything in between, Plus the guys are asking who on the Canucks is best poised to set a career high in goals. Former HNIC executive producer John Shannon stops by with an update on the NHL trades that never were this summer, at least not yet. Plus, when do the hockey managers actually stop working, and ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 876
With so much riding on the performance of newly re-signed Elias Pettersson, Matt and Blake tackle his candidacy as a league wide superstar, plus, a look at the perfect start for Canada’s men’s basketball team as they head to the quarters. Jeff Paterson makes a summer return to the show, with his thoughts on Pettersson’s upper end potential, plus who works best alongside the Canucks star, and his takes on the goaltending workload and whether the Canucks will actually play a more offensive brand o...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 875
Summer of scoring? The Canucks bolstered their winger depth this summer, so Matt and Blake want to know what that means for the Canucks already lofty goal totals from last season. They also take their daily peek at the Olympics, and check in on the women’s soccer team and the men’s hoops squad as both go in search of golden redemption of different sorts. TSN’s Frank Corrado stops by with a personal scouting report on former teammate Daniel Sprong, and offers his thoughts on why it hasn’t all com...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 874
After an action packed opening weekend in Paris, Matt and Blake return to take a look at the early results and tackle the Canadian drone scandal. Plus, there’s hockey news again! A possible new comparable for Quinn Hughes’ next contract with the Canucks, and reaction to some summer media sit downs with Jim Rutherford and Rick Tocchet, and their comments on Pettersson, the Sedins and more! Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by to chat some off season hockey, including the Canucks goaltending ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 873
Matt and Irf Gaffar talk loads of Canucks after Jim Rutherford's interview with the Bob McCown podcast, and Rick Tocchet's interview with The Athletic. Hear from Rutherford on Thatcher Demko's health and how his routine needs to change, on Elias Pettersson taking the next step, on where Daniel Sprong fits in the lineup and what he needs to do to be a more complete NHL player. Other topics include: Tocchet loosening the reigns, on why there was such an emphasis on defensive system, on Pettersson,...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 872
With Blake away, Irfaan Gaffar sits in alongside Matt Sekeres to recap a busy weekend in the Vancouver sports scene. We discuss Daniel Sprong signing with the Canucks, his fit in the lineup and what it means for the rest of the forwards vying for top-six minutes. Patrick Johnston then joins the program for his two cents on Sprong, if we could see a trade on the horizon involving a forward for a defenceman, the plan for the Canucks crease next season and more. We then welcome Wally Buono after he...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 871
TGIF! Thank goodness it was Forty! Matt and Blake take a look Brock Boeser’s role with the team next season and whether it’s reasonable to expect another 40-goal season from the 27 year old winger, who has just one year left on his contract. The guys look at the roster as a whole too and whether there is one more summer move coming. Then it’s a focus on the B.C. Lions, with the return of defensive star T.J. Lee, and a chance to knock the Stamps down a notch. They preview the Whitecaps and Dynamo...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 870
