Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks' most recent preseason loss in Seattle, ask whether any of the fringe defencemen are stepping up to claim a job on the 3rd pair, and debate whether Vasily Podkolzin should start on the roster in Sekeres vs. Price. Other topics include: Spencer Martin being claimed on waivers and the domino effect in the organization's crease, Dakota Joshua responding to Rick Tocchet's tough love, the Lions adding Colin Kaepernick's rights to their negotiation list; and a huge game for the Whitecaps on Saturday at BC Place. Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson joins to break down the 3-1 loss in Seattle. Jeff discusses the Cole-Hronek pairing, Podkolzin's immediate future, Joshua's bounce back, the grinders who are stepping up for bottom-6 jobs, and how much experimentation the Canucks should be doing with their power play. John Shannon stops by and says he isn't concerned about the team's sluggish start in the preseason. John talks about the need for a permanent partner for Quinn Hughes, as well as NHL topics, including Tampa's quest for a goalie to replace the injured Andrei Vasilevskiy, Mikael Backlund's surprise extension in Calgary, and a new sheriff for the Sens. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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