Brunt stops by to tell us about his chat with Rutherford, the life/times they discussed, the year from hell, the coming of NBA-style soap operas to the NHL and whether people like Rutherford are going to continue to run hockey teams going forward. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | ...
May 14, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1370
The 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...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 1369
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. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION...
May 13, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1368
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 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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Van...
May 13, 2025•12 min•Ep. 1367
The 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 discu...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 1366
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 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/sekeresprice Bogey...
May 12, 2025•15 min•Ep. 1365
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(?!) 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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://...
May 12, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1364
Another 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 ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 1363
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. @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/se...
May 09, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1362
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.t...
May 09, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1361
There 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 s...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 1360
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.boge...
May 08, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1359
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing Whistler G...
May 08, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1358
The 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 Cor...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 1357
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA ...
May 07, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1356
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA ...
May 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1355
former 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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR Yellow Dog Brewing | https://l...
May 07, 2025•9 min•Ep. 1354
The 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 Rink...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 1353
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. @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ Resurrection Spirits l https://www.resurrec...
May 06, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1352
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 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 http...
May 06, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1351
No 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,...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 1350
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. @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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/ GRETA Bar Vancouver | h...
May 05, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1349
Dave 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/sekeresprice Bogey Juice l https...
May 05, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1348
The 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 e...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 1347
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 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.re...
May 02, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1346
Jeff 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 ...
May 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1345
It'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 Joh...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 1344
Patrick Johnson 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 ...
May 01, 2025•22 min•Ep. 1343
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 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 cod...
May 01, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1342
Rick 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...
Apr 30, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 1341
