NHL FREE AGENCY RECAP: July 1, 2024 - Jeff Paterson

The Canucks shopping spree seems to be done for now, but still lots to discuss on what’s ahead for the team so Matt and Blake go over the next steps for the team in the wake of free agency. We also hear from Vincent Desharnais, the Canucks last signing of the day on Monday, and fresh off his run to the Cup Final with Edmonton. Then we hear from Tom Willander at Canucks development camp, as he gets set for what might be his final year of college at BU.TSN’s Frank Corrado joins the show with his Canucks report card on free agency, and where they should still want to improve.And then finally, a chat with Sara Civian, covering the Bruins, with her scouting report on the 3 Bruins that came over in free agency and the 2 Canucks that went the other way! 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 VANBONUSGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameVancouver 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.

Meet the new-look Canucks as we get into Day 2 of NHL free agency! Matt and Blake walk you through the ins and outs of each Canucks signing so far and how they may fit into Rick Tocchet’s system, not to mention, how Tocchet’s system may change in light of the acquisitions. The guys also compare the roster of last season to the new group and see where there may still be holes to fill. The Athletic’s Harman Dayal stops in for a chat on the free agent haul and discusses where the Canucks may be getting some value, and chimes in on the terms for DeBrusk and Myers and whether there might be regret. Then it’s John Shannon back for his weekly visit, and he talks about where a year like this ranks in terms of free agent frenzy. Plus his review on the NHL Awards show, the draft and the recent class of Hall of Fame inductees. 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 VANBONUSGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameVancouver 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.

Free Agent Fiesta! The Canucks begin sculpting their team for next season and Matt and Blake have all the details. From the big-name Jake DeBrusk to important role players like Derek Forbort and Danton Heinen, the guys go over the strengths and limitations of each player and how the roster compares to last season. We hear from DeBrusk on why he chose Vancouver, and what he thinks of his former Bruins teammates who are joining him in Vancouver. Rink Wide Vancouver host Jeff Paterson also joins the show from the arena with his thoughts on the day that was, and what he expects out of the team for the remainder of the week and summer. All this, plus an update on Canada at the Copa and the Whitecaps explosive win from the weekend! 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 VANBONUSGRETA Bar Vancouver | Our Home For Food, Drinks & Watching The GameVancouver 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.

Ohhh soo close to July 1st free agency, and the Canucks continue to make news before they get there. Matt and Blake go over all the details of the Tyler Myers contract. We hear from the Canucks defence man as well, and then they tackle the decision to walk away from negotiations with Nikita Zadorov, with comments from Patrick Allvin as well. Plus, they start to drill down on where the remaining free agent dollars could be spent, more on the wing or more on defence? The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli stops by with his latest on all the signings and rumoured landing spots, including Jake Guentzel and the possibility of Sam Reinhart getting to market. Plus, what's up with these rumours around the Canucks' goaltending situation?Then Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by to give his report card on all the Canucks move from the past week, and his predictions on what’s to come. 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 Canucks are making moves! Lots to discuss on today’s show after Vancouver re-signs Blueger and Joshua and trades away Ilya Mikheyev and 85 percent of his salary cap hit. Matt and Blake go through the two contracts with a fine tooth comb and look at the ramifications of the trade and what it means for the Canucks free agent aspirations, including in goal where Casey DeSmith is back in the conversation. Patrick Johnston of The Province joins in as well, and gives his thoughts on all the moves and their effect on a Nikita Zadorov contract. Plus, PJ talks about the Canucks’ pursuit of Guentzel vs Reinhart?! Then it’s Rob Williams from The Daily Hive with his full review of the news and gossip, plus, he looks at Roberto Luongo’s domination of Cup content down in Florida. 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.

Question marks aplenty for the Canucks as free agency nears for many of their players and still only Hronek and Friedman have signed on the dotted line. Matt and Blake also take a look at a handful of former Canucks that will likely be available on July 1st, and whether any would make sense in a return. It seems quiet now, but Rink Wide: Vancouver’s Irfaan Gaffar stops by (58:00) and tells us what he’s hearing around the Canucks, and whether he believes they’re still in on Jake Guentzel. Plus, we get Irf’s take on the players that might actually move the needle for the Canucks to improve upon last season. Then it’s former Canuck Frankie Corrado (1:41:00) paying a visit, fresh off the celebration in South Florida and the Stanley Cup Final. He gives us the lessons learned in the playoffs and the Final, and where the Canucks can improve in key areas to take the next step. All that, plus a recap of Canada’s historic win over Peru in the Copa America, and the latest from the BC Lions as they get set for Thursday! 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 Cup run is over, the off season officially begins! Matt and Blake recap what they saw in Game 7 of the Cup Final, and the aftermath, including the celebrations of Roberto Luongo, Paul Maurice, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. But it’s also the start of the NHL business for next season, and the trades have begun, so the guys go over all the moves to date and what they might mean for the Canucks’ aspirations. Former HNIC executive John Shannon (44:00 min) stops by to review the trophy presentations, the TV ratings, and the overall enormity of the Stanley Cup Final. Also, Shannon gives his expectations on the week to come for the Canucks. Matt and Blake are also joined by Vancouver Canadians assistant coach Ashley Stephenson (1:25:00) stops by to chat about her recent induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, and on her pro hockey career and the advent of the PWHL. 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.

Another busy show for Matt and Blake as the Canucks off-season is set to hit overdrive this week with the full NHL offseason beginning tomorrow, the draft this weekend, and free agency just seven days away. The guys update all the usual files of Canucks free agents, and then get into some rumours of the day, including the possibility of a Tyler Toffoli return. In addition, the guys get into a Game 7 Cup Final preview and address whether this might just be the biggest game in NHL history. Jeff Paterson, the host of Rink Wide: Vancouver, stops by with his expectations for the week to come, and whether the Canucks will make any splashes around the draft. Plus, Jeff addresses the question marks on forward and defence, and tells us when he thinks the Canucks are officially into “win now” mode. Former BC Lion Andrew Harris then joins the gang in studio, talking about his stellar career in the CFL, both with the Lions and the Bombers. Harris is also the subject of a new documentary on his life, and he talks about the emotional experience of going back over some dark years in his life. All that, plus a decent week for the Canadians in The Golf Report, and an update on the Lions and Whitecaps! 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!Powered by The Nation Network. Reach out to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should the Canucks go all in on Jake Guentzel or should they spread the money around in free agency? Matt and Blake discuss the most prudent path to keeping the Canucks near the top of the NHL's pecking order. Daily Faceoff's NHL insider Frank Seravalli stops by to explain Canucks' off-season path of landing a big free agent winger to play with Elias Pettersson. Can they bring back Nikita Zadorov if they're able to move out Ilya Mikheyev? Frank walks us through it all while taking ownership for saying Filip Hronek would command $8 million per season. Frank also notes that a potential offer sheet involving a young Canuck has been floated about in NHL circles.The fellas also discuss Canada falling to Messi and Argentina in the Copa América opener, the upcoming weekend of local sports, the Stanley Cup and the NHL off-season as a whole. Plus, your feedback in "To The People We Go!" 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.

Moving on after the signing of Hronek, Matt and Blake look at the next shoes to drop in Vancouver, which might be a trade of forward Ilya Mikheyev. The guys talk about news that the agent is now being involved in the pursuit of a deal out of town for the struggling winger, and whether the Canucks may have to pay to move on from the contract.Patrick Johnston stops by with his take on salary retention vs a draft pick sweetener in a Mikheyev deal. Also, PJ weighs in on whether Jake Guentzel is the piece that turns the Canucks into a true contender. Both Patrick and Rob Williams of The Daily Hive also give their report cards on the Hronek contract, and Rob talks about the view of the Stanley Cup Final from Canucks fans. All that, plus an update from the Lions, C’s and Whitecaps. 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.