June 6 2024 - Patrick Johnston

A weekend to remember in sports, so lots on the table for Matt and Blake, from Canucks free agent rumours to the Oilers finally rebounding to the US Open to the Lions' home opener attendance record! Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by to take a bite out of the Canucks recent storylines, including the value in possible long term investments in Hronek and Zadorov on the blueline. Plus, Jeff offers a restrained take on what to do with Ilya Mikheyev, and an aggressive one on the Canucks pursuit of Jake Guentzel. The guys are also joined by CFL legacy player Christian Covington as the hometown boy is back after 9 years in the NFL, and after a sack in his first ever CFL home game, he tells the story of how and why he’s returned north of the border. All that, plus a review of the Whitecaps loss on Saturday, Alphonso Davies makes some news, and a US Open edition of The Golf Report after a finish to remember!Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameNorthlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The possibility of the Canucks trading Ilya Mikheyev begins to take shape, so Matt and Blake take a closer look at that, as well as the other free agent possibilities. Plus, the guys begin a post mortem of the Stanley Cup Final with the Panthers leading 3 games to none, including all the Canucks ties. Then it’s Seravalli time, with Frank’s free agent frenzy foreshadowing! The Daily Faceoff insider gives in depth updates on the various Canucks situations, including retention of players and bringing in new blood like Patrik Laine or Jake Guentzel. Also, get Frank’s thoughts on what Stanley Cup takeaways we might have this season, and what truly makes a winner. All this, plus the final days of prep for the Lions and Whitecaps before their weekend games.Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameNorthlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Watch Rink Wide: Vancouver on YouTube!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A newsy Thursday in June? You bet it is! Matt and Blake chew on a bunch of tidbits today from the Canucks reportedly shopping Ilya Mikheyev, to the availability of Patrik Laine, to the signings of Kaako and Chatfield elsewhere in the NHL. Not to mention, the guys talk about Former Canucks AGM and S&P contributor Laurence Gilman parting ways with the Leafs. Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by and gives his latest thoughts on the Canucks' off-season plan, which he thinks still may include a Flip Hronek trade. PJ also weighs in on the debate of the week “Should the Canucks chase a top-end free agent, or simply get more free agent talent from the middle end of the talent pool?”. Then it’s Rob Williams from The Daily Hive Vancouver to chat about the many options in free agency and his opinion on Laine as an acquisition. All that, plus the latest from Lions and Whitecaps camps as they get set for games this weekend. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameNorthlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Watch Rink Wide: Vancouver on YouTube!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big game hunting?Despite the Canucks having several holes to fill on the roster, today the guys look at the possibility of the team devoting a lot of their cap space to bringing in a true difference maker to the team on the free agent market. Frankie Corrado stops by and gives his opinion on the matter, including his scouting report on the top tier and 2nd tier players. Also, Frank gets into the role of salary cap websites as tools for teams, but also talks about how players use the sites as well. Then the guys are joined by Hart Levine of PuckPedia, the sole salary cap site that will be left standing when CapFriendly goes dark in July. Hart gets into the history of his site and what got him interested in doing it. He also weighs in on the current crop of free agents, and the new changes his site has recently undergone. All that, plus another edition of The Golf Report as we get set for the US Open! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameNorthlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Watch Rink Wide: Vancouver on YouTube!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cup gets closer to Florida, but Patrik Allvin misses out his chance at a trophy, so lots to chat about for Matt and Blake on today’s show.The guys also share their thoughts on Roberto Luongo having another 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the latest rumours on Canucks free agents, and the NHL shooting itself in the foot again with regards to the salary cap websites. John Shannon then steps in and gives his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, the ups and downs of the Oilers, and the level of officiating that we’ve seen in the playoffs. He also discusses Patrik Allvin falling short in voting for GM of the year, and what the acquisition of CapFriendly means to the rest of the hockey industry. BC Lions owner Amar Doman joins us to recap a tough season-opener loss to the Argos before setting the stage for Saturday's home opener that will feature 50 Cent in front of 50,000+ fans at BC Place! All that, plus a big week ahead for the Whitecaps as well! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameNorthlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Watch Rink Wide: Vancouver on YouTube!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 1st is only getting closer and the guys are drilling down on what the Canucks really need, debating whether it’s Eias Lindholm or more wingers and defensemen. They unveil the name of the new Canucks skills coach as well, not to mention, the big changes in the salary cap and salary cap tracking. Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson joins the show today as well, talking about the assistant coaching changes for the Canucks and how that may affect the power play in particular, and what the Sedins will have to offer in an increased role. Plus, Jeff weighs in on what Canucks management might be thinking in terms of priority: centre, wingers, or defence. Then it’s some Lions talk with Head Coach Rick Campbell, as they break down BC’s loss in the season opener and where there’s room for improvement before the huge home opener on Saturday vs the Stamps. All that, plus some Whitecaps and Canada soccer news as well! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameNorthlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reports are swirling about the possible return of some Canucks free agents, so Matt and Blake take it all on, from Lindholm to Zadorov. Can they fit them under the cap, and even so, does it cost them their ability to bolster the defence and winger corps? Not to mention, they get into the issue of committing long term to older players and guys that are “core” to the team. Frank Corrado joins the guys as well, with another breakdown on the performance of Canucks prospect Josh Bloom at the Memorial Cup, he gives his 2 cents on the idea of a Lindholm return, and on what successful coaching looks like for a good PP unit. All that, plus all your feedback with another edition of “To the People We Go”, and a preview of the weekend for the Lions, C’s and the Canadian Men’s Soccer team.All that, plus some ticket news from the BC Lions and a lot more! Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameHelp Stars Here | https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/Northlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bench Bosses are revealed! The Canucks have filled out the rest of the coaching staff next season, so Matt and Blake weigh in on the promotion of the Sedins and former skills coach Yogi Švejkovský. We hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet at yesterday’s media availability and try to unveil the thinking of the organization. The guys tackle what this may mean for the special teams, and how it impacts the momentum they had coming out of this season. The Province’s Patrick Johnston stops by as well, he gives his thoughts on the new coaching assignments, plus he has more on the Nikita Zadorov negotiations and the possible term being discussed. Also, PJ gives his take on the day’s poll question on trading players on a high, not to mention, his comfort in overpaying to keep free agents. All that, plus some ticket news from the BC Lions and a lot more! Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameHelp Stars Here | https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/Northlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It might be the start of June but the Canucks are still making news, so lots for the guys to talk about. The team announced changes to their coaching staff today, so Matt and Blake discuss what that means to Rick Tocchet’s bench, and maybe the PP as well. Plus, their reaction to reports of Ian Cole moving on, and the poll question on whether the Canucks should overpay to get any of their free agents locked up. Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravallli stops by to reveal he doesn’t think the Canucks will likely win the Martin Necas sweepstakes (but adds that Brett Pesce will get to July 1), plus his latest temperature check on the Flip Hronek negotiations, and the future of Boeser and Garland on the Canucks' wings. Then TSN’s Farhan Lalji stops by with his view on the Luke Gazdic incident, and a look ahead to the BC Lions season overall, not to mention their well-attended home opener. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameHelp Stars Here | https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/Northlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Oilers-Canucks rivalry seems to be growing, long after the series has ended, as Matt and Blake react to a scathing rant by HNIC analyst Luke Gazdic. The guys get into the role of national media versus regional, and what fans look for in their hockey coverage. Also, they guys kick around the Martin Necas rumours, and how the Canucks stack up vs the teams that are supposedly involved. Just by chance, it happened to be the usual day for longtime HNIC executive producer John Shannon to join the show, and he gets into what the expectations are for guys like Gazdic, how he guided former coaches and players in those roles, and how he sees the role today. The guys also talk about the Stanley Cup matchup as well, and how it might play out. All that, plus an update on the Lions' season opener on the road this weekend, and a whole lot more! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:bet365 | Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today & use Promo Code VANBONUSGreat Clips | It’s Gonna Be GreatGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameHelp Stars Here | https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/Northlands Golf Course | 6-90 Day Reservations - Jump The Queue & Lock In Your Dates For $10 Per Player Booking FeeSleep Douglas | Named Canada's Best MattressVancouver Canadians | Get your tickets HEREWhistler Golf Club | Book Your Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer-Designed Course!Yellow Dog Brewing | Located in Port Moody (2817 Murray Street)Watch Sekeres & Price LIVE on YouTubeVisit CanucksArmy.com for the latest on the Canucks!Follow host Matt SekeresFollow host Blake PriceFollow producer Grady SasPowered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.