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. @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 ...
Apr 30, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1340
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l ht...
Apr 30, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1339
Despite 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 wit...
Apr 29, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 1338
Sebastian 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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRET...
Apr 29, 2025•10 min•Ep. 1337
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. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ Surrey Mitsubi...
Apr 29, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1336
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? @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR Yello...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1335
No 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 we...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 1334
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk....
Apr 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1333
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. @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/sekerespri...
Apr 28, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1332
After the promise of news, still nothing from the Canucks on the future of Rick Tocchet, so Matt and Blake get into the uncertainty around the team and what kind of statement this wouuld be if they are rebuked by the coach. The guys also get into the historic night at BC Place as the Whitecaps defeat Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the Champions Cup semifinal. The guys wonder if the 'Caps can finish them off next week, and whether more fans will start to show up for home matches after the specta...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 1331
Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster with his thoughts after leg 1 of the semifinal and what this might do for the franchise as a whole. Plus, are there any more comings or goings from the MLS roster for the rest of the season? @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l http...
Apr 25, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1330
Jeff Paterson of RinkWide Vancouver stops by to weigh in on what Tocchet might be thinking, and what it will do for the evolution of the team. JPat also gets into the Abbotsford Canucks playoff series with Tucson, and the opportunity here for Arturs Silovs to restore his lustre. @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/oursp...
Apr 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1329
With a myriad of paths to take, Matt and Blake take a look at the options ahead for the Canucks to improve next season but also protect themselves from the possible free agency of Quinn Hughes in 2 years. The guys look at the debate between keeping or selling EP40, but perhaps applying that to Thatcher Demko. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by for a long look at the futures of Hughes and Elias Pettersson, and how all of that intertwines with the possible return of Rick Tocchet. PJ also weigh...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 1328
Rob Williams from The Daily Hive for his review on the Rutherford's remarks about Quinn Hughes and his brothers. Plus, Rob gets into the crazy production of ex-Canucks in the playoffs and Messi-mania hitting Vancouver. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com...
Apr 24, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1327
Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by for a long look at the futures of Hughes and Elias Pettersson, and how all of that intertwines with the possible return of Rick Tocchet. PJ also weighs in on which tradeable asset has the most value: Willander, Lekkerimäki, D-Petey, or their 2025 1st round pick? @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.resurr...
Apr 24, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1326
The wait continues on the future behind the Canucks bench, so Matt and Blake watch the clock and wonder where this is all headed for the team. The guys get into the possibility of Manny Malhotra as an alternative, and then the candidates beyond as well. Also, with news of Lionel Messi's arrival in Vancouver, the guys look at the historic semifinal vs the Whitecaps tomorrow at a sold out BC Place. Then it's TSN's Frank Corrado joining in to discuss what he feels about the futures for Tocchet, Hug...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 1325
TSN's Frank Corrado joining in to discuss what he feels about the futures for Tocchet, Hughes and EP40. He drills down on if the problem is physical or mental for Pettersson, and the fear of loss regarding Hughes. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRE...
Apr 23, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1324
Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects then drops by from the U18 World Championships, giving his take on the future of Hughes and the entire defence corps. Cam gives us the latest on the Willander situation and if the young blueliner has immediately become a trade chip because of the standoff. Also, Cam gives us a scouting report on who's at the U18's that may be a draft target for the Canucks at #15. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.c...
Apr 23, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1323
The dust still hasb't settled after yesterday's Canucks news conference, so Matt and Blake take a look back at the big moments, and then look forward to what the offseason might bring. Particulary in the spotlight? The futures of Coach, Captain, and EP40! Former Canucks exec Laurence Gilman stops by to give his managerial perspective on what he heard yesterday. Laurence talks about the pros and cons of the honesty we heard, the prospect of salvaging the EP40 relationship, and whether a Hughes tr...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 1322
Former Canucks exec Laurence Gilman stops by to give his managerial perspective on what he heard yesterday. Laurence talks about the pros and cons of the honesty we heard, the prospect of salvaging the EP40 relationship, and whether a Hughes trade in either direction is actually possible. @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.resurrectionspirit...
Apr 22, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1321
John Shannon pays his weekly visit as well today, with an informed view on his friend Jim Rutherford and what he might be planning this off season. John weighs in on whether the honesty was too much, whether Rick Tocchet is coming back, and on the likelihood of Elias Pettersson being traded. @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.resurrectionspi...
Apr 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1320
After Canucks management conduct their end of season media availability, there is so much to discuss! Matt and Blake react to an earth shattering news conference from Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin, as they reveal the uncertain futures surrounding their head coach, the core players, and their top defensive prospect. The guys get into the ongoing treatment of EP40, and the confidence that many or not be there from the organization. Also, news on the practice facility and season ticket prices. R...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 1319
RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins the guys from the rink right after the conference and gives his view from the ground as management was verbose on the struggles of the season, the EP vs JT drama, and the negotiations with Tocchet and Tom Willander. @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/ Safeway l https://www.safeway.ca/nhl/ Resurrection Spirits l https://www.resurrectionspirits.ca/...
Apr 21, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1318
Matt and guest co-host Irf Gaffar discuss whether Elias Pettersson will make the necessary changes to be the player and leader the Canucks want him to be. They also talk about locker clean-out day, with head coach Rick Tocchet and the players conducting their year-end media availabilities. Topics include: Tocchet's unsettled future, Pettersson's relationship with Tocchet and training habits, The Noise between Pettersson and J.T. Miller, Boeser saying the Petey/Miller feud seeped into the room, T...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 1317
Jeff Paterson stops by to edify us on the procedure at Rogers Arena, how today's media sessions were structured and what questions were left unasked. He opines on Tocchet, on Pettersson, on Boeser's future, on Quinn Hughes' exhaustion, Filip Chytil's spirits, Canucks goaltending going forward and whether there will be big trades this summer. @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/...
Apr 18, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1316
Matt and Blake discuss the final Canucks game of the season, the muted sendoff for Brock Boeser, the love for equipment manager Pat O'Neill, Pius Suter and Conor Garland hitting milestones, Quinn Hughes missing out on a club record, team awards and Rick Tocchet's musings on a dreadful season. The guys also discuss the top offseason priorities, Tocchet's future, and how this week's year-end media availabilities can be neutered by extensions. Patrick Johnston stops by to talk about Tocchet's futur...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 1315
Rob Williams joins to say The Drama between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller was the defining storyline of the season. He theorizes why there wasn't a bigger deal for Boeser's likely last game as a Canuck, while continuing to advocate for a Boeser return, says a top-2 centre is much needed, says Pettersson is better served training elsewhere this summer, and that a Tocchet departure would be such a bad look. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http:/...
Apr 17, 2025•13 min•Ep. 1314
Patrick Johnston stops by to talk about Tocchet's future, centre being an offseason priority, the happenings on Fan Appreciation Night at Rogers Arena, whether there's any hope in re-signing Boeser, the Tom Willander saga, the defence corps and why we haven't heard more on a Suter extension. @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/ Safeway l https://www.safeway.ca/nhl/ Resurrection...
Apr 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1313
Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson discuss the final game of the Canucks' season and emotional send-offs for Brock Boeser, Pat O'Neill as well as some other eras potentially ending. They talk about Boeser's career in Vancouver, the person we got to know. Also discussed: milestones to shoot for in Game 82, including Quinn Hughes' attempt to break Alex Edler's franchise record for points by a defenceman; Filip Chytil back skating in a non-contact jersey and his recovery from a 5th concussion; Ty...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 1312
Laurence Gilman stops by with a game-plan for management's end-of-season media availability; his memories of drafting Boeser; and what awaits the Canucks with a 15th overall draft selection. @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/ Safeway l https://www.safeway.ca/nhl/ Resurrection Spirits l https://www.resurrectionspirits.ca/ourspirits/p/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.boge...
Apr 16, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1311
