Matt and Blake pay a visit to the Louvre to review the Canucks win over the Rangers. The masterpiece performance from the team has some elevating playoff expectations, so the guys kick around where this season could go, and whether the Lotto line is something to use in the long term and post-season. 

NHL Insider John Shannon makes his 2024 debut and talks about what a win like that does for the Canucks and whether management will use that as further evidence to go all in before the trade deadline. Also, an update on the urgency of Elias Pettersson negotiations and John gives his take on the Ducks-Flyers trade as well. All that plus a little NFL, CFL and MLS news as well! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the return of the Lotto Line, whether can it last and is it the best way for the Canucks to go. Other topics include the hunt for a second-line centre if Lotto Line stays together, dressing the best regular season lineup of the season with Soucy and Zadorov both back healthy, the 3rd line turning into the 2nd line, Quinn Hughes' Norris Trophy candidacy, and tests in Gotham. The guys also talk about a critical offseason for the Seahawks, the NFL playoff matchups,

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by to discuss the win in Jersey, the Lotto line and its trickle-down effect, Ian Cole getting tried on the right side, the future of Andrei Kuzmenko minus Elias Pettersson as his centre, the 3rd line getting 2nd line duty and matchups, and the games in New York.

Plus, we go To The People and hear from listeners on our interviews and topics of the last week. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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TGIF. Thank God it’s Frankie! Big show with Corrado joining Jeff and Blake. The boys break down the Canucks loss to the St. Louis Blues and the decision to bench Audrei Kuzmenko. What do the Canucks go from here with that player? Is a trade imminent? Plus it’s a Friday, so that means another edition of “To The People We Go”. Have a great weekend! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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The odyssey begins for the Canucks, as they head east for 7 games, so Blake and Jeff set the stage for you. The guys debate another possible healthy scratch for Kuzmenko or Höglander and what it might mean for their Canuck futures, and chat about the poll question on the number of Canucks expected to attend the 2024 All-Star game in Toronto. 

After a chat with the agent, Patrick Johnston of The Province weighs in on the negotiations between the Canucks and Pettersson, plus, is Jonathan Lekkerimäki a future Canuck star or the best way to add a big piece at the trade deadline? 

Then it’s Rob Williams from the Daily Hive with a look back to the Wayne Gretzky buzz at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, and the 99th win for Thatcher Demko and where that total might reach for the Canucks starting goalie. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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We…. Are… Back! Well, some of us...Blake is joined by Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson for this first episode of 2024 (Sekeres is in Mexico working on another lobster sunburn). The boys break down the bounce-back win over Ottawa, and what it means as the team gets set to embark on the seven-game eastern road trip. 

Frank Seravalli joins as well with his impressions on the Pacific leading Canucks and what the new year might bring, including when the next trade might happen, if Pens will move Jake Guenztel and whether the Canucks will be in, and who gets signed first: EP40 in Vancouver or Nylander in Toronto? 

All that plus some news and notes on the Lions and Whitecaps as well! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss a desultory 4-1 loss to Philly, Casey DeSmith getting the start instead of Thatcher Demko, Nikita Zadorov's stinker, and the lack of a top-6 winger to play with Elias Pettersson. They debate whether a top-4 right-handed defenceman is a bigger need than that winger, the club's record in December and a looming 7-game road trip in January. They also talk about the Broncos cutting bait with Russell Wilson, the rise of Joe Flacco in Cleveland and the NFL playoff picture. As well as a Welcome Matt on the Winter Classic, and how it should have included the Canucks.

Jeff Paterson stops by with his impressions of the game. Jeff tackles DeSmith getting the start, the power-play struggles, Pettersson's season split in 18-game halves, Vancouver's form against defensive-minded teams, Quinn Hughes' frustration, the imminent return of Carson Soucy, early-January wheeling/dealing, the schedule ahead. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! On a special Holiday edition of S&P, we welcome the Celebrini boys, Macklin and Aiden, back to the program. The Boston Terrier bros discuss what it's like to play college hockey together, growing up as Canucks fans in Vancouver, living the college life, and being a part of the up-and-coming talent coming out of the Lower Mainland. Macklin chats about the upcoming World Junior tournament in which he'll lace up for Team Canada as a 17-year-old, playing NCAA hockey in his draft-eligible season, being a top draft prospect, as well as his fellow North Vancouver buddy Connor Bedard; Aiden discusses the role of being an older brother, being drafted by the Canucks, and what it's like having a younger brother who's expected to go first overall in the 2024 NHL Draft. Plus, we hear about youngest brother RJ, who's lighting it up in minor hockey, as well as father Rick, who worked for the Canucks as the director of rehabilitation before joining the Golden State Warriors as the director of sports medicine and performance. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss a 4-3 overtime loss to Dallas, the play of that 3rd line, and whether trading Conor Garland is even desirable given the way he's going right now. Canucks moved into first place in the overall league standings, are they the best team in the league? We preview the game in San Jose and the games before and after New Year's and into January, as well as talking Canada at the World Juniors and the Seahawks' path to the NFL playoffs. We also unveil holiday programming plans.

Frank Seravalli joins to talk about extensions for Elias Pettersson, Filip Hronek and Nikita Zadorov; trade possibilities with Andrei Kuzmenko and Garland; trade targets such as Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel, and the Canucks lack of a practice facility after another NHL team unveiled one this week.

A festive Jeff Paterson, the host of Rink Wide: Vancouver stops by to discuss the game against Dallas, the 3rd line, managing losses, the game against San Jose, a Pettersson contract extension, and this incredible Canucks turnaround.

Plus, we go To The People and hear from listeners on Canucks topics. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss another healthy-scratch for Andrei Kuzmenko and the path forward. They look at where Canucks stand for NHL awards such as Vezina, Norris, Adams and even the Hart Trophy. They discuss trade targets on the wing and on defence. And they look at what the Seahawks have left on the schedule and the path to the NFL playoffs.

Frank Corrado stops by with his take on how the Canucks should handle Kuzmenko going forward. He talks about the Canucks vying for first place and what amassing such a good record to date means for the rest of the regular season. He says Nikita Zadorov is not redundant with Carson Soucy and the Canucks shouldn't be deterred in extending his contract. He says brighter days are ahead for Conor Garland given the underlying numbers, opines on what a great fit Jake Guentzel would be if the Canucks want to swing a big trade, and reads between the lines on Devon Toews' comments about his teammates not showing up.

Rob Williams breaks down the Canucks' media skate, including JPat's game. Rob talks about the Kuzmenko end game (drawing a Brock Boeser comparison), Rick Tocchet's comments about their defensive posture and on Lionel Messi coming to BC Place in 2024. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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The Canucks can’t stop, won’t stop!

Another win to break down as they win again in Nashville, so Matt and Blake highlight the complete effort while hearing from coach Rick Tocchet.

Patrick Johnston of The Province stops by with his thoughts on the contributions of several key Canucks like Pius Suter and Nikita Zadorov, plus what is the future of Andrei Kuzmenko?

Then the guys get you set for the World Junior tournament as Dave Hall visits from CanucksArmy. He gives his predictions for the big 3 of Canada, Sweden and the USA with a focus on North Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini and the Canucks prospects.

That, plus a whole lot more, like the Whitecaps getting Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on their schedule! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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