Homestand Part 2! After 3 days off the game schedule, the Canucks get back at it this week starting with the Sabres, with yet another lineup shuffle from head coach Rick Tocchet. Matt and Blake go over those changes and the importance of these next 3 games against non-playoff teams. 

John Shannon stops by with his take on the readiness of the Canucks for playoff hockey, on the possibility of team-friendly deals for the many Canucks UFAs, and on some bigger NHL issues like expansion and rule changes. 

Springs has sprung, which means the boys of summer are almost ready, and the voice of the Vancouver Canadians Tyler Zickel checks in from Florida with the latest on the Blue Jays and the C’s. 

All that, plus the Whitecaps getting good news on Vanni Sartini, and the Lions getting ready for Touchdown Pacific in Victoria. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Troubles for Elias x2! Lindholm and Pettersson get the spotlight from Matt and Blake as offensive struggles continue for the two Swedish centres, especially in the wake of back to back letdown losses for the Canucks.

Jeff Paterson stops by from Rinkwide Vancouver, and points out that the Canucks have blown leads, and very early leads, too often of late and aren’t able to finish the games right now. The nine-game homestead is only 30 percent done, but the Canucks do need to stay above 500 the rest of the way to fully ensure the Oilers don’t catch them, what can Rick Tocchet do to make sure that happens?

The boys also take a look at the farm, with Abby post a big win on the weekend. Plus, the Whitecaps remain undefeated and the NFL quarterback carousel continues! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Troubles for Elias x2! Lindholm and Pettersson get the spotlight from Matt and Blake as offensive struggles continue for the two Swedish centres, especially in the wake of back to back letdown losses for the Canucks. 

Jeff Paterson stops by from Rinkwide Vancouver, and points out that the Canucks have blown leads, and very early leads, too often of late and aren’t able to finish the games right now. The nine-game homestead is only 30 percent done, but the Canucks do need to stay above 500 the rest of the way to fully ensure the Oilers don’t catch them, what can Rick Tocchet do to make sure that happens?

The boys also take a look at the farm, with Abby post a big win on the weekend. Plus, the Whitecaps remain undefeated and the NFL quarterback carousel continues! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake talk about potential first-round opponents, a spirited Canucks practice, the push to the playoffs, defence pair shuffling, Elias Lindholm's fit going forward, Elias Pettersson's poor game in Colorado and owning it Thursday, Rick Tocchet wanting more wall work from his wingers, free agency this summer, a college signing, wingspan (!), and the GMs meeting reviewing LTIR load-ups.

Frank Corrado stops by to talk about the best matchup for the Canucks in the first round, how Elias Lindholm has to carry on after hearing his name in trade rumours, the approach to re-signing Filip Hronek and how the team can't pay him more than Hughes, the notion of bringing back Tyler Myers. Frank breaks down a "systems" goal the Canucks scored this week and his take on a quiet deadline.

Rob Williams comments on what the city will look like in its return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tower power, outdoor watch parties, car flags...will they all be back? He talks about a quiet deadline and not getting Phil Kessel content going forward. Plus, Lindholm and who he'd like to face in the first round.

Plus, "To The People We Go" where we hear from listeners on Canucks topics. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado, the season sweep by the Avs, the Canucks against the best in the West, another no-show from Elias Pettersson against a top opponent, the Avs best players taking over, Josh Manson's hit on J.T. Miller, Nikita Zadorov's response and Gordie Howe hat trick, the officiating, Canucks blowing leads, Ilya Mikheyev finally getting a goal, Conor Garland's continued strong play, poor Casey DeSmith taking the loss, EP-D reporting to Abbotsford, and Pittsburgh Penguins' missing bobbleheads.

Hockey Hall-of-Famer Tony Gallagher stops by with his thoughts on the Canucks' season, the play of Quinn Hughes, Miller, Dakota Joshua; the coaching of Rick Tocchet; how the game has changed; the fantastic job done by management; and wanting to see a Canucks Cup before he passes.

Rink Wide: Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to talk about the game against the Avs, the blown leads, Petey's play, the hit on Miller, a sagging power play and how everything must be viewed through a playoff prism with just 15 games remaining. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake live without Thatcher Demko, Casey DeSmith as the starting goalie, and the final frontier: the Colorado Avalanche. The Canucks have wins against every Western Conference team except Colorado heading into Wednesday's game. The guys also talk about the Norris Trophy showdown: Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar; head coach Rick Tocchet's comments on DeSmith; Tyler Myers' return to action; new contracts for front-office employees and a promotion for Ryan Johnson; as well as Christian Wolanin and depth defencemen down the stretch.

Irf Gaffar stops by to talk about Filip Hronek. Irf says the Canucks offered him a deal worth in the vicinity of $52M and were rejected. He speculates on what he expects Hronek can command and what the Canucks will pay. Other topics include DeSmith, a nothing trade deadline, the Avalanche, and Elias Lindholm's future. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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DeSmith is DeStarter - The Canucks get set for the Demko-less spell, and call up Arturs Silovs to backup vs the Avs on Wednesday. Matt and Blake debate the readiness of the team to win “meaningful games in March” without their Vezina contender, and whether or not fans should expect to see Silovs get any starts in the NHL before the end of the season. 

Rink Wide: Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by with the very latest from practice and his own thoughts on the goaltending. Plus, will the line combos remain unchanged as long as the Canucks keep winning? 

John Shannon makes his weekly appearance as well, with a summary of the Canucks at the deadline, DeSmith as worthy successor, and Filip Hronek’s possible price tag in relation to Quinn Hughes. All this, plus a Whitecaps trade, a revamped CMNT roster, and a slew of NFL signings! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Demko Drama! The Canucks had one of their most impressive wins of the season on the weekend vs the Jets, but Thatcher Demko’s early departure in that game has Canucks nation rightfully concerned. Matt and Blake discuss how Demko’s workload has figured into this, and what the trust level is in the #2, Casey DeSmith. They also weigh in on the Canucks defensive play of late and how that might factor in their ability to absorb the loss of Demko. 

The Province’s Patrick Johnston stops by to weigh in on all of this well, plus, he talks about how the Canucks cap situation may have been less dire if they had successfully made one particularly creative move. PJ also gets into the Canucks' uncanny record with Carson Soucy in the lineup, and why that is the case. 

All this, plus some NFL signings and a first win of the season for the Whitecaps! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake pull a Seinfeld. A show about nothing after the Canucks do jack squat at the NHL Trade Deadline. The guys discuss what the Canucks didn't do in terms of not acquiring a player, nor signing Phil Kessel. They talk about whether they should have beaten the price Winnipeg paid for Tyler Toffoli, missing out on Jake Guentzel, and Jason Zucker. Other topics include: bargain prices for teams with cap space & the Canucks' lack thereof, not wanting to go 'all-in' and sell the farm, not moving on from Ilya Mikheyev earlier, Vegas loading up and the means by which the Knights could load up, and Vasily Podkolzin up/down and role going forward.

Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) stops by to say he was surprised and disappointed that the Canucks didn't do more. Jeff cites the need for another scoring winger, the lack of 4th-line identity, the inability to add character players, the lack of quality available (in Patrik Allvin's eyes), Elias Lindholm's go-forward from here, needing Podkolzin to play a role going forward in his analysis.

We hear from GM Allvin at the Rogers Arena podium, and we go To The People and hear from listeners/viewers on Canucks-related topics. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Trades, trades, and more trades! But still quiet for the Canucks...

Matt and Blake talk about where the Canucks are right now in their pursuit of roster improvements, just as the West Conference contenders around them continue to wheel and deal. Tyler Toffoli and Jake Guentzel remain possibilities but nothing seems close.

Canucks analyst and ESPN broadcaster Ray Ferraro stops by with his thoughts on the roller coaster of news around the Canucks, he talks about the fit for Elias Lindholm in the lineup, and whether the old 3rd line should be reunited when Dakota Joshua returns to full health.

Then, it’s Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli with the latest inside scoop on the Canucks trade aspirations and whether Toffoli or Guesntzel can still happen, and his thoughts on the “creative” moves made by the Vegas Golden Knights in particular. All that, and more! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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