Dec 22, 2025: 5 Alive? Canucks go streaking into Philly vs Tocchet

For the first time in a long time, the Canucks are going streaking! Matt and Blake have the latest from the road as Vancouver looks to continue its winning ways against former coach Rick Tocchet in Philly. They guys debate how the wins will affect management's plans, and who has played the biggest roles in bringing about the victories, including some crazy stats inside the crease. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the boys to elaborate on his weekend reporting of the relationship between Hughes and EP40 and how that may have shaped the Canucks' future. They get into the win streak and how that could alter the Canucks sell-off plans. PJ also talks about the Abby Canucks and their missing Cup rings, and the owners may not need a new investor after all?! The guys finish up with review of the weekend that was in the NFL, including all the playoff spots that were clinched. Also, the BC Lions announce a major free agent signing, and baseball free agency continues to heat up!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.

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the boys to elaborate on his weekend reporting of the relationship between Hughes and EP40 and how that may have shaped the Canucks' future. They get into the win streak and how that could alter the Canucks sell-off plans. PJ also talks about the Abby Canucks and their missing Cup rings, and the owners may not need a new investor after all?! 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.

Gameday for the Canucks versus the Islanders, and Matt and Blake have you covered, including all the lineup possibilities and the absences of a few key players! The guys also debate the captaincy and who should take over after the departure of Quinn Hughes. The Sheet's Jeff Marek is back to talk about the first week "post Hughes" for the Canucks, and whether he thinks there was ever really anybody else that was close on the deal. Jeff has takes on how much farther the rebuild goes for Vancouver and whether more veterans are on the way out or not. Marek also waxes on the prowess of Hughes and how the WIld are now legit Cup contenders. Former Whitecaps gaffer, and new Halifax Wanderers coach, Vanni Sartini joins the guys to say goodbye to the city he's called home for the better part of a decade. Vanni talks about watching the players he coached enjoy so much success this season with the 'Caps, his thoughts on how the 'Caps might be able to fit Gauld and Müller on the pitch together, and his level of optimism on the possibility of Italy facing Canada in the World Cup. Matt and Blake wrap up the show with a look at the legendary Seahawks/Rams game on Thursday NIght Football and what it means for the 'Hawks going forward, plus, the Whitecaps have thoughts on BC Place's negotiating technique and the BC Lions sign a key piece! 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.

Former Whitecaps gaffer, and new Halifax Wanderers coach, Vanni Sartini joins the guys to say goodbye to the city he's called home for the better part of a decade. Vanni talks about watching the players he coached enjoy so much success this season with the 'Caps, his thoughts on how the 'Caps might be able to fit Gauld and Müller on the pitch together, and his level of optimism on the possibility of Italy facing Canada in the World Cup.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.

The Sheet's Jeff Marek is back to talk about the first week "post Hughes" for the Canucks, and whether he thinks there was ever really anybody else that was close on the deal. Jeff has takes on how much farther the rebuild goes for Vancouver and whether more veterans are on the way out or not. Marek also waxes on the prowess of Hughes and how the WIld are now legit Cup contenders.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.

Another day past the Hughes trade, another day to wonder how the Canucks ended up here! Matt and Blake look at what the deal has done to the perception of Canucks management and whether this signals that brighter days are ahead. They also take a peek at Minnesota's reaction to the first week of Hughes being there, and the heartbreak it's given his former teammates in Vancouver. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops in for his final visit of 2025 and comments on the city's reaction to the Hughes trade. Rob gets into the possible next steps for the team and whether it's possible to get a third 1st round pick in the 2026 draft. He also looks at the Hughes legacy in the city and whether the remaining veterans may want to stay for the rebuild. DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins the guys to talk about the development of the Quinn Hughes trade and whether there were any other teams in the mix in the late stages of the deal. David looks at what it does for both teams, and whether anybody else is currently being shopped by Vancouver, or will be. David also looks at the rest of the NHL's readiness to make deals after watching both teams feel pretty good about the Hughes trade. The guys finish up with a look at the Whitecaps trade of Jayden Nelson, the re-signing of Takaoka, and some other 'Caps rumours. Plus, they preview the big Thursday night showdown of the Seahawks and Rams and look at some BC Lions moves 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.

DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins the guys to talk about the development of the Quinn Hughes trade and whether there were any other teams in the mix in the late stages of the deal. David looks at what it does for both teams, and whether anybody else is currently being shopped by Vancouver, or will be. David also looks at the rest of the NHL's readiness to make deals after watching both teams feel pretty good about the Hughes trade. 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.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops in for his final visit of 2025 and comments on the city's reaction to the Hughes trade. Rob gets into the possible next steps for the team and whether it's possible to get a third 1st round pick in the 2026 draft. He also looks at the Hughes legacy in the city and whether the remaining veterans may want to stay for the rebuild. 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.

The Canucks grab another road win and go back to back for the first time in 2 months, so Matt and Blake have to tackle the "tank or no-tank" discussion in today's show. The guys look at what "should" vs what "will" be done by the organization and take a look at how the new players continue to look in their new environment. Plus, the latest from Quinn Hughes in Minnesota as they also win again and Hughes talks about the practice faciity. TSN's Frank Corrado joins the guys to discuss his reaction to the trade and what each team gets out of the deal. Frank weighs in on the possibility of the Canucks immediately improving after the deal and whether draftists shoud be concerned. Frank also looks ahead to the World Jrs and his expectations for Braeden Cootes. Then it's Gregg Bell down in Seattle covering the Seahawks, with his thoughts on the epic showdown on Thursday vs the Rams. Gregg looks at the amazing defence, the medicore offence, and what needs to happen for Seattle to have success and take the upper hand in the division. The guys wrap up the show with a look around the rest of the NFL schedule, the Vancouver Canadians win a big award, and Canada looks like they could be pretty decent at the World Baseball Classic!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 joins the guys to discuss his reaction to the trade and what each team gets out of the deal. Frank weighs in on the possibility of the Canucks immediately improving after the deal and whether draftists shoud be concerned. Frank also looks ahead to the World Jrs and his expectations for Braeden Cootes.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.