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February 8 2024 – Patrick Johnston & Arash Madani

Game 8…again! Matt and Blake chat about the Canucks and Bruins renewing acquaintances as the road trip continues, and as the team tries to continue this crazy pace of wins. 

Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by with his thoughts on it and the possibility of any further tinkering with the roster. Is Phil Kessel a thing? What about Frank Vatrano? Should the Canucks make sure the Oilers don’t get Chris Tanev? 

Also, Sportsnet’s Arash Madani joins from the Super Bowl in Las Vegas with the latest on the build up to the big game, and his pick to win. All this, plus a look back at the Whitecaps first match of the season in Champions Cup action from Langford! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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February 7 2024 – John Shannon & Rob Williams

Matt and Blake talk about the Canucks win in Carolina and the smashing debut of Elias Lindholm on what was a great night of hockey. A terrific game in Raleigh where Lindholm led the way, Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko shone, and an even better game in Vegas where the Oilers' 16-game winning streak comes to an end. So, who should scare the Canucks the most in the playoffs (if anybody)? We hear from Lindholm after his two-goal night, track Andrei Kuzmenko's debut for the Flames, point forward to Thursday's game in Boston, look at a new trade deadline candidate and Cale Makar's odd comments about the 2018 WJC scandal.

John Shannon joins and says bring on playoff hockey. He's seeing the roots of it already. John talks about a potential buyer's market at the deadline, Lindholm's debut, peaking at the right time, the future of the Arizona Coyotes and some big media companies getting together to bundle their streaming sports rights.

Rob Williams stops by with thoughts on Lindholm, Rick Tocchet is worried about too much positivity from the media, oddsmakers still dissing the Canucks, and a former 2011 Bruin saying he'd like to see the Canucks win the Cup. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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February 6 2024 – Frank Corrado & Rick Campbell

Matt and Blake discuss whether the Canucks should continue the all-in trading, Elias Lindholm's debut with the Canucks, Arshdeep Bains winning AHL All-Star Game MVP, the development of Canucks prospects and the push from below, the futures of 5 players charged with sexual assault by London Police and how the NHL is giving their clubs capn relief, and the NHL trade deadline and there could well be more sellers and a buyer's market.

Frank Corrado stops by and tells us he loved Thatcher Demko snubbing Jeremy Swayman at the All-Star Game. We talk Rick Tocchet and Rod Brind'Amour, their styles of play, the debut of Elias Lindholm, his usage on the power play, the skills competition at All-Star weekend, whether the Canucks should make more all-in trades, and when teams know they're Stanley Cup good.

Rick Campbell joins and previews the B.C. Lions in free agency. The team is looking to add a veteran QB. It still wants to re-sign Canadian starters Matthieu Betts and Ben Hladik, and has the cap space to do so. Rick talks about re-signing their own free agents, the opportunity at hand for linebacker Josh Woods, and the need for another receiver to step up. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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February 5 2024 – Jeff Paterson & Vanni Sartini

Matt and Blake discuss All-Star weekend, including J.T. Miller choosing to shoot on Jeremy Swayman and Thatcher Demko snubbing Swayman's hug request. Does this re-ignite the rivalry with the Bruins? Plus, the skills competition, Nikita Kucherov's bringing everyone down, Frank Vatrano playing on Team Hughes with Elias Pettersson and a potential trade fit with the Ducks winger. They also discuss Elias Lindholm's first practice on right wing with Pettersson in the middle, as well as his fit as the net-front guy on PP1, Chris Tanev's market heating up, Other topics include the Lions one week away from CFL free agency and with two Canadian starters now free to talk with other clubs during the negotiating window, and BC Place hosting seven World Cup matches in 2026.

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by to talk about Lindholm's fit with Petey, Ilya Mikheyev's struggles and whether Nils Höglander might replace him in the top-6, the internal competition comment from Rick Tocchet, Phil Di Giuseppe's return to skating with the group and whether he fits anywhere in this much-change lineup, Vatrano as a trade target and the rivalry with the Bruins.

Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini joins the show in advance of their Champions Cup match against Tigres at Starlight Stadium on Vancouver Island. Vanni tells us about their training camp in Spain, the new additions, and looks forward to a May match against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at B.C. Place. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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February 2 2024 – Frank Seravalli & John Shannon

All-Star Edition! Team Hughes gets ready to defend the Canucks reputation this weekend, but Matt and Blake are still buzzing about the Canucks’ acquisition of Elias Lindholm. They get into the incredible volume of trades pulled off by Vancouver in recent months, and where this puts them in terms of Cup contention. 

Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff stops by from the NHL All-Star Game to let us know how it all went down, and who’s next for the Canucks? Plus, Frank’s thoughts on how the rest of the NHL reacts to both Lindholm and Monahan off the market so early. 

John Shannon makes his weekly appearance and weighs in on the trade as well, and how Jim Rutherford should be expected to follow this up. Also, John’s thoughts on the NHL best-on-best tournament and a return to the 2026 and 2030 Olympics. All that, plus all your feedback on the big trade in another edition of “To the People We Go”! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Canucks acquire Elias Lindholm from the Flames

It's a special EMERGENCY EDITION of Sekeres and Price LIVE, as Matt and Blake break down the big trade with Jeff Paterson that saw the Vancouver Canucks acquire Elias Lindholm for Andrei Kuzmenko, a 2024 first-round pick, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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January 29 2024 – Frank Corrado & Jeff Paterson

Gimme a break! Canucks certainly get a well-earned one as the first-place team in the NHL, but Matt and Blake still have lots to chat about, including a comeback win in the last game before the All-Star festivities… The guys look at the key milestones hit already, with Brock Boeser at 30 goals now, and others on amazing clips as well. 

Frank Corrado stops by his reaction to the weekend that was for the Canucks, and what the home crowd means to the players in games like that one. Plus, he weighs in on whether the Canucks in 2024 are better than the Canucks of 2011, and what it’s like to play in Vancouver during the playoffs. 

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson gives his post-game report, and what’s ahead in the final month before the trade deadline, and where the Canucks have learned they need to add. 

All that, plus some NFL chat as the Super Bowl is set! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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January 26 2024 – Frank Seravalli & Jeff Paterson

Last game before the NHL All-Star break is coming for the Canucks, so Matt and Blake take a look back at practice for the team and the reaction from inside the room to Tocchet’s recent critiques.

Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff drops by with his fingers on the pulse of the trade market, just as the possibility of an early strike from the Canucks looks a little less likely. Plus, Frank weighs in on the big NHL stories regarding the 2018 World Jrs and the possibility of the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City. 

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson sends us into the weekend with his read on the Canucks recent play and a chance to finish strong vs CBJ. Also, news on the future of Canadian soccer rights on TV, the real possibility of the NFL without Bill Belichick, as well as intern Lachlan weighing in on Nils Hoglander, and the idea of a Canucks and Oilers potential playoff series. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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January 25 2024 – Patrick Johnston & Rob Williams

The Canucks are singing the metallic blues after an OT loss to St. Louis in the new helmets, and Matt and Blake get into all the reaction. Petey critiqued by Tocchet, Zadorov benched by Foote, and Kuzmenko benched by himself! 

Patrick Johnston of The Province weighs in all that as well, not to mention what this says about the Canucks before the deadline, and whether there any internal solves for the top 6 beyond Höglander and Suter. The Welcome Matt delves into that organizational depth and brings up the waiver wire as a possible solution. 

The Daily Hive’s Rob Williams checks in with his review on the helmets, and if we will see them ever again beyond these 2 scheduled games. Plus, Rob talks about the phrase “all in” and what it means for Canucks fans, and Messi mania hitting Vancouver wallets.

All that, plus a little Whitecaps news on Ryan Gauld, and the NFL coaching carousel! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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January 24 2024 – Frank Corrado & Uffe Bodin

Matt and Blake talk about Rick Tocchet's first year on the job, what it would take to get Sean Monahan or one of the top deadline rentals, shiny metallic helmets making their debut, the 2018 World Junior Championship players taking leave of their clubs amid a London Police investigation into sexual assault, and the emergence of Salt Lake City as an expansion, or relocation, candidate.

Frank Corrado joins -- and has his interview crashed by The Stanchion! -- after the Canucks beat the Leafs Saturday. Frank played for both teams and lost a bet over it. He tells about the TSN Power Rankings and why the Oilers are ahead of the Canucks, whether Edmonton can catch Vancouver in the standings. Plus, he talks about his time with Tocchet and what makes him such a great coach, including explaining a hockey term that Toc has used in discussing what he needs from Andrei Kuzmenko.

Uffe Bodin covers hockey in Sweden and has been talking about a lot of Canucks on his podcast lately. He says the best fit for Calgary centre Elias Lindholm would be the Canucks, and explains why. He gives us his take on whether Elias Pettersson will sign an extension, comments on the work of Patrik Allvin (the first Swedish GM in NHL history), tells us why he's not surprised with Nils Höglander's progress, and forecasts the Canucks future for Jonathan Lekkerimäki. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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