Ralph Priso: Getting off to a perfect start to the MLS season and World Cup dreams!

After failing again to win two straight at home, the Canucks turn their attention to the draft lottery and so do Matt and Blake. The NHL has set the date for the lottery and with the best odds almost guaranteed, the boys get into what it would mean for the Canucks to finally pick first overall and debate where that moment would rank in franchise history. Rinkwide's Jeff Paterson joins in on that discussion as well and also recaps the night that was for the Canucks vs the Lightning. Jeff talks about the many that struggled but also a couple of a bright spots in Marco Rossi and Linus Karlsson. Then it's The Sheet's Jeff Marek with a look at the NHL's lottery system and how it works, how the Canucks have had no luck, and what you almost always get when you choose first overall. He also has thoughts on the Olympic puck controversy and the reaction to the Hughes family drama. Whitecaps centreback Ralph Priso pays a visit as well to discuss the match vs San Jose tomorrow. He also shares his Canadian World Cup dreams and what it's like to get called up for the final international window before the tournament. Matt and Blake finish up with some Whitecaps ownership scuttlebutt and the MLS plans for a shortened season in 2027, plus, an ode to a Blue Jays legend.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Whitecaps centreback Ralph Priso pays a visit as well to discuss the match vs San Jose tomorrow. He also shares his Canadian World Cup dreams and what it's like to get called up for the final international window before the tournament. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sheet's Jeff Marek with a look at the NHL's lottery system and how it works, how the Canucks have had no luck, and what you almost always get when you choose first overall. He also has thoughts on the Olympic puck controversy and the reaction to the Hughes family drama. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rinkwide's Jeff Paterson recaps the night that was for the Canucks vs the Lightning. Jeff talks about the many that struggled but also a couple of a bright spots in Marco Rossi and Linus Karlsson. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 3-2-1 record in 6 games, Matt and Blake chat about the appearance of a rarity in Canucks nation..... optimism. The guys get into a possible attitide shift for the team and fans over the final 15 games. They also look back on the Hughes trade through a new lense as Marco Rossi begins to pay big dividends offensively and as the furor over the USA's golden puck reaches a fevered pitch. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to offer his take on the possibility of a new room and new culture taking shape already for the Canucks, plus, he looks at the play of Rossi and how he compares with Detroit's Marco Kasper, who was another possibility in the Hughes trade rumours. Then all 3 guys get into a spirited debate about the NHL's playoff format and whether Bettman is right to defend the current format to the ends of the earth. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops by to talk about fans going to Canucks games to have fun again rather than cheer on losses, and Rob has also concluded a deep investigation into the Canucks dressing room's new victory song, and you won't believe what it is. Matt and Blake finish up with a recap of the Whitecaps loss to the Sounders as their Concacaf Champions Cup aspirations are dashed for the year. They also review a big win for the Goldeneyes, Nathan Rourke wants to go to the Olympics, and the Blue Jays need more pitching!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops by to talk about fans going to Canucks games to have fun again rather than cheer on losses, and Rob has also concluded a deep investigation into the Canucks dressing room's new victory song, and you won't believe what it is.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to offer his take on the possibility of a new room and new culture taking shape already for the Canucks, plus, he looks at the play of Rossi and how he compares with Detroit's Marco Kasper, who was another possibility in the Hughes trade rumours. Then all 3 guys get into a spirited debate about the NHL's playoff format and whether Bettman is right to defend the current format to the ends of the earth. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exciting Canucks win?? Yes, it happened, and Matt and Blake have some thoughts on it! The guys get into what a better finish to the season would mean for the Canucks, particularly with notable performances from their biggest offensive weapoins in EP40 and Marco Rossi. Also, the guys debate whether Pettersson's future in Vancouver is tied to a great finish this season. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by with his take on the imporance of Petey's resurgence as a player, but also what that would mean to the orgnization. He talks about the culture change and its possible role in the team turnaround, plus he gets into the equally important rise of Rossi. PJ also talks about how a strong finish may affect the future of Adam Foote in Vancouver. Then it's a visit from retiring Vancouver Giants analyst Bill Wilms. Bill waxes on about 25 years in the booth, working with Blake, Batchelor and others, and the humbling tributes he's received since announcing he was done. The guys finish up with a look at the Whitecaps facing a 3 goal deficit as they face Seattle in the second leg of Champions action tonight, Team Canada may be in a battle for a Whitecap's services, Venezuela with a drama filled win at the WBC, and the Warriors look poised to do some damage in the NLL playoffs!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by with his take on the importance of Petey's resurgence as a player, but also what that would mean to the orgnization. He talks about the culture change and its possible role in the team turnaround, plus he gets into the equally important rise of Rossi. PJ also talks about how a strong finish may affect the future of Adam Foote in Vancouver. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A visit from retiring Vancouver Giants analyst Bill Wilms. Bill waxes on about 25 years in the booth, working with Blake, Batchelor and others, and the humbling tributes he's received since announcing he was done. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code [SEKERES] at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sekeres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.