Darren Dreger: Canucks start crossing GM's off their list(s), but will they be ready for the lottery?

A big Friday show to send you into the weekend as the NHL playoffs start to see some shockwaves, the Canucks whittle down their list of front office candidates, and the Whitecaps ownership/stadium issues continue at a steady boil. Jeff Paterson joins Matt for the opening segment as they debate the most important items on the new GM's to-do list. The guys also address the overseas injuries to Höglander and Hronek, and the latest prospect news as Malhotra dazzles again. Blake is back with Matt as they chat with Darren Dreger about the latest details of the GM search and who's in and who's out. The guys ask Dregs about the importance of experience and the new timeline for the decision as the lottery and draft get closer. Then it's The Sheet's Jeff Marek, who joins from Everett as he continues his CHL tour ahead of the draft. In addition to his 2 cents on the Canucks GM adventure, Jeff also talks about his good friend John Garrett, the latest chapter in the Malhotra campaign for a top 3 pick, and the future of McDavid in an Oilers jersey. Matt and Blake finish up with a look at the Whitecaps match down in LA and the possible lineup for that one, the C's drop a tough one at Nat Bailey, and the Canadian government is set to drop some serious dough on sport in this country!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sheet's Jeff Marek, who joins from Everett as he continues his CHL tour ahead of the draft. In addition to his 2 cents on the Canucks GM adventure, Jeff also talks about his good friend John Garrett, the latest chapter in the Malhotra campaign for a top 3 pick, and the future of McDavid in an Oilers jersey. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Dreger about the latest details of the GM search and who's in and who's out. The guys ask Dregs about the importance of experience and the new timeline for the decision as the lottery and draft get closer. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a crazy 24 hours from the additional names on the Canucks GM list to the possibility of many hires for the team, and then a myriad of soccer stories too! Matt and Blake tackle it all as the guys get into the future of the Whitecaps, the "hacker" tweet seen around the world, and FIFA descending onto Vancouver's shores! The guys debate their hunches on where this Whitecaps story is going, and what the solution might be. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by with his latest on the GM search, plus, he gets into the offseason plans for Canucks veterans after a report of lacklustre fitness testing in 2025. Frank also talks about his viewings of the top prospects in the draft and which of the defencemen is in the mold of the Hutson brothers. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston drops by live from the FIFA congress and gives us his thoughts on the craziness of the Whitecaps drama and whether running BC Place is a viable mid-term solution to the problem. The guys get into the latest reports on the Vegas group trying to buy the team and whether the deal is maybe already done. Then Matt and Blake finish up with the latest on the C's, Jays and Mariners, plus the BC Lions get a couple of new prospects in the global draft!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by with his latest on the GM search, plus, he gets into the offseason plans for Canucks veterans after a report of lacklustre fitness testing in 2025. Frank also talks about his viewings of the top prospects in the draft and which of the defencemen is in the mold of the Hutson brothers.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston drops by live from the FIFA congress and gives us his thoughts on the craziness of the Whitecaps drama and whether running BC Place is a viable mid-term solution to the problem. The guys get into the latest reports on the Vegas group trying to buy the team and whether the deal is maybe already done. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canucks still don't have a GM and the NHL lottery isn't till next week but the city is buzzing with anticipation on those fronts and the boiling emotions about the Whitecaps future and the possibility of Major League Baseball arriving. The guys get into all of it and debate what has the heart of fans beating fastest. The Globe and Mail's Gary Mason stops by to share what he knows on the two massive stories of MLB and MLS futures. Gary talks about the viabilities of both situations and the intersection of politics in both cases. The guys also get into the role of Whitecaps' current ownership in all of this. Plus, does Gary have any Acquilini insight into the new GM search?? Then it's The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with another look back on his publication's longstanding love of John Garrett and how much he'll be missed. Rob also talks about the new stadium possibilities and which of the two sites are the better location for either team in question. Rob also weights in on the timeline for the Canucks GM search and when Canucks fans might start to get impatient about the hiring. The guys finish up with a look at the CFL draft and how the Lions did. The full baseball story and great news for the Jays, plus, a massive home run at Nat Bailey. Then they finish up with FIFA's visit to Vancouver and the Whitecaps slowly getting healthier!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with another look back on his publication's longstanding love of John Garrett and how much he'll be missed. Rob also talks about the new stadium possibilities and which of the two sites are the better location for either team in question. Rob also weights in on the timeline for the Canucks GM search and when Canucks fans might start to get impatient about the hiring. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Globe and Mail's Gary Mason stops by to share what he knows on the two massive stories of MLB and MLS futures. Gary talks about the viabilities of both situations and the intersection of politics in both cases. The guys also get into the role of Whitecaps' current ownership in all of this. Plus, does Gary have any Acquilini insight into the new GM search??Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a show with a different tone today after the passing of former Canucks player and broadcaster John Garrett. Matt and Blake walk down memory lane on the many "Cheech" stories and chronicle an amazing life in hockey. They go over everything from his love his food, to his long tenure in the WHA and the unique storytelling in the broadcast booth.. The guys also welcome in John Shannon to share some of his own stories of knowing Cheech for over 40 years. Shannon gets into the playful, kind nature of Garrett and his beloved following in the hockey community, from fans to players to media. Matt and Blake also take a deep dive into the Whitecaps ownership issues and the latest developments that has fans fearing the loss of the MLS contender. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in and draws his line in the sand on who should be the next Canucks president and GM, and it's a familiar name. He also goes over the standout performances so far as he watches games firsthand at the U18 World Champs. Cam drills down on the pair of Giants in Ryan Lin and Mathis Preston. Johnny King of the Vancouver Canadians also stops by for a chat on the 19 year old's journey to Vancouver. Then the guys wrap up the show with the rest of the baseball story plus a massive change coming to the CFL as the schedule and playoff format is set for a massive shift for the 2027 season!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! 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/YDBrewingVancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.comPacific Toyota Dealers: https://www.shoptoyota.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.