Matt and Blake discuss Ian Cole getting a load-management scratch, and whether the Canucks might consider Noah Juulsen in Cole's stead in the postseason. They talk about Casey DeSmith making a fourth straight start and playing in a fifth consecutive game in place of the injured Thatcher Demko. The NHL season, is it too long? What could schedules look like if not every Western and Eastern team play each other every year? The black Skate jersey being the primary playoff attire, Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar headed for hip surgery and what that means for this summer on the goalie trade market, and ex-Canucks coach John Tortorella scratching his captain yet again.

Patrick Johnston joins and talks length of NHL season, the Skate jersey, the best wingers for Elias Pettersson, and the ongoing transformation from high-scoring outfit to a more defensively-inclined club.

Whitecaps FC interim head coach Mike D'Agostino joins to talk about leading his hometown club while Vanni Sartini serves his suspension. Mike talks about his rise in coaching, his relationship with Sartini, the mechanics of how an interim coach works, the team's terrific start and new mindset on the road. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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