Dec 2, 2025: 1st line Lekkerimaki vs Avs, Whitecaps and World Cup draw previews

With the Canucks dropping another one, this time on the road in Colorado, Matt and Blake look at the possible fallout. The guys look at the demotion of defenceman Elias Pettersson and debate how long that could last, plus they look at the latest rumours swirling and wonder when the first shoe might drop to start the sell off. TSN's Frank Corrado stops in to give his side of the Kassian/Bieksa story from yesterday's chat with James Duthie. Frank also gets into the analysis of Quinn Hughes' play of late and the possible Canucks trades with Detroit and Montreal, with a focus on the young pieces that could be returned. Sports Illustrated's Ben Steiner joins the guys to talk MLS Cup and the marquee match up of Messi vs Müller. Ben dares to give us his starting XI for the Whitecaps, the team comparisons, and his take on the crazy season it's been for the team from the village of Vancouver. Then the guys wrap up with a look at the global attention that MLS is garnering this year, and how big could this TV audience get? Plus, the BC Lions sign some NFL talent, the Jays get another interesting pitcher and some other offseason baseball news as well!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN's Frank Corrado stops in to give his side of the Kassian/Bieksa story from yesterday's chat with James Duthie. Frank also gets into the analysis of Quinn Hughes' play of late and the possible Canucks trades with Detroit and Montreal, with a focus on the young pieces that could be returned.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports Illustrated's Ben Steiner joins the guys to talk MLS Cup and the marquee match up of Messi vs Müller. Ben dares to give us his starting XI for the Whitecaps, the team comparisons, and his take on the crazy season it's been for the team from the village of Vancouver. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingUber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Challenge ahead! The struggling Canucks merely face the best and hottest team in the NHL, with the Avs riding a 16 game points streak. Matt and Blake dig into the lineup tasked with ending that streak, and look at who's still missing due to injury. Plus, Adam Foote gives Lekkerimaki a big break on the big stage. The guys check on the team vibes too and debate if people are coming to grips with a likely Quinn Hughes trade. Then it's James Duthie from TSN to discuss the upcoming World Cup draw and what it means for fans in Vancouver, plus he tells a number of crazy Canucks stories ripped from the pages of his new book. Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson also stops by to talk about some of the whispers being bandied about with regards to the Canucks. Cam gets into possible Hughes destinations and who has the assets to pull it off. He also looks at the possibility of a local star coming home. Then the guys look ahead to MLS Cup and the high flying opposition that also likes to tempt the officials. The BC Lions face free agent decisions and the Seahawks have to keep winning!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Duthie from TSN to discuss the upcoming World Cup draw and what it means for fans in Vancouver, plus he tells a number of crazy Canucks stories ripped from the pages of his new book. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson also stops by to talk about some of the whispers being bandied about with regards to the Canucks. Cam gets into possible Hughes destinations and who has the assets to pull it off. He also looks at the possibility of a local star coming home. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After weekend packed with hockey, soccer and football, Matt and Blake take a deep dive into all that happened. The Canucks salvage only a point from 2 games, so the guys debate how this changes management's outlook and urgency around the roster. They also look at the questionable efforts at times, and after Foote's comments on team emotions, they wonder if this team is once again suffering chemistry issues. Jeff Paterson of RinkWide Vancouver stops by to discuss what stood out to him over the two games, including the lack of goal scoring, and the black hole at 2nd line centre this season. Jeff also looks at the overuse of Hughes, the return of Lankinen and the latest on a possible return for Thatcher Demko. TSN's hockey insider Darren Dreger pays a visit to get us up to speed on the possible trade of Kiefer Sherwood. Dregs gets into the likely candidates, the current market temperature and the possible prices to be paid. Darren also looks at the timeline for the Canucks to begin looking at the Quinn Hughes trade file, if they ever have to make that deal. Then it's Whitecaps striker Brian White, off his 2 goal performance vs San Diego, talking about the fabulous night that was. He also gets into the performance Ali Ahmed in that one, the depth and chemistry that this team has, especially with Müller, and what Vancouver needs to do to complete the 3 game sweep this season of the skilled and crafty players of Inter Miami. The guys wrap up with a look at the Whitecaps week ahead, and the watch party details at BC Place. The Canadian women's team can't stop losing, the Seahawks keep winning, and the Warriors and Goldeneyes have a tough weekend too!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whitecaps striker Brian White, off his 2 goal performance vs San Diego, talking about the fabulous night that was. He also gets into the performance Ali Ahmed in that one, the depth and chemistry that this team has, especially with Müller, and what Vancouver needs to do to complete the 3 game sweep this season of the skilled and crafty players of Inter Miami. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN's hockey insider Darren Dreger pays a visit to get us up to speed on the possible trade of Kiefer Sherwood. Dregs gets into the likely candidates, the current market temperature and the possible prices to be paid. Darren also looks at the timeline for the Canucks to begin looking at the Quinn Hughes trade file, if they ever have to make that deal.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Paterson of RinkWide Vancouver stops by to discuss what stood out to him over the two games, including the lack of goal scoring, and the black hole at 2nd line centre this season. Jeff also looks at the overuse of Hughes, the return of Lankinen and the latest on a possible return for Thatcher Demko. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.