The home cookin’ begins! The Canucks start their 5-game home stand versus the Devils, and it’s Hughes vs Hughes & Hughes. Matt and Blake preview the game, plus, they get into the Jim Benning legacy on the two-year anniversary of his departure.

John Shannon stops by with his weekly look at news around the NHL, including the latest from the Board of Governors meetings in Seattle. John talks about the salary cap number for ’24-’25, the Zadorov trade from Calgary and who else might be leaving, not to mention the magic of the Hughes family. All this, plus a brand new edition of the "Welcome Matt." Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks victory over the Flames, the debut of Nikita Zadorov including his comments on the trade, Rick Tocchet's take on his new blue-line addition, the play of Elias Pettersson and the prospects of a contract extension, the missing pieces to contention, Hunter Brzustewicz's exclusion from the USA World Junior team, and the week ahead for the Canucks featuring a Hughes' reunion Tuesday against the Devils.

Jeff Paterson, the host of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast, stops by to discuss the win in Calgary, Zadorov's debut, pairing with Myers and comments on the trade, Pettersson's first multi-point night in 12, Allvin's comments on the trade and business to come, the slumping penalty kill and preview the week ahead featuring a Hughes reunion and games against Minnesota and Carolina.

Plus, we go To The People and hear from listeners on the Zadorov trade and more! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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TGIF (thank goodness it’s Frank Day). After their own breakdown of the Nikita Zadorov trade and the loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, Matt and Blake are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli. Frank reveals how the trade went down with Calgary, and what the Canucks blueline might look like going forward, with or without Ethan Bear. Plus, the very latest on the Corey Perry situation.

Dan Milstein also stops by, and the agent for Zadorov, Ilya Mikeheyev and Andrei Kuzmenko shares his view on the trade, and what might lie ahead for the newest Canuck. 

All this, plus a word or two from you the listener, as Friday brings us another edition of 'To the People We Go.' Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Emergency podcast alert! The Canucks have acquired Nikita Zadorov from the Calgary Flames! Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson joins Matt and Blake to discuss the trade. A full episode of S&P commences after that, as we had finished Thursday's regular podcast.

Patrick Johnston stops by with a story about Rick Tocchet after Wednesday's media availability and how he engaged the assembled press corps on an analytics discussion. PJ tells us about Adam Foote's growth as a coach, tells us about the Canucks' cap situation after the Beauvillier trade, opines on whether they should sign Ethan Bear, and comments on Brock Boeser's season and whether he's back in the Canucks' core.

Rob Williams stops by with bad news for Matt and Blake about their invites (ahem) to the Daily Hive XMas party. Rob talks about the vibe at Rogers Arena, Thatcher Demko thanking the fans for "sticking with them" over the last few years, whether Tocchet tipped the team's hand on how they'll spend the Anthony Beauvillier cap space, and this year's First Nation's logo. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss a 3-1 win over Anaheim, the Anthony Beauvillier trade and where they should spend the cap space, Brock Boeser leading the league in goals, the Vegas game on tap Thursday night, Andrei Kuzmenko game after escaping the doghouse, Patrik Allvin's media session, the call-ups of Linus Karlsson and Matt Irwin.

Frank Corrado stops by to discuss Brock Boeser's sensational season to date, the trade of Beauvillier, whether Elias Pettersson is injured, and how Andrei Kuzmenko can get on the right side of the coach (and his offseason Bali excursion). Plus, the difference between "okay" and "fine" both at the rink and at home.

Canucks Army writer Dave Hall makes his S&P debut with plenty to discuss. Filling Chris Faber's shoes, Abbotsford forwards and defencemen deserving calls to the NHL, Cole McWard's NHL season debut and his game, Nils Höglander finally an NHL player now seeking a top-6 role, the progress of Canucks' prospects Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Tom Willander, Hunter Brzustewicz and Elias Pettersson (D-Petey) and their World Junior outlooks. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the week ahead for the Canucks with games versus Anaheim, Vegas and Calgary. They talk about Andrei Kuzmenko's benching, hear from Coach Tocchet by way of explanation, discuss whether he will get to 20 goals, and whether the Canucks should've traded him last year when they had the chance. The guys also kick around the Corey Perry matter in Chicago, as well as Cole McWard's first NHL game this season and the B.C. Lions' off-season, including a big announcement in Victoria on Wednesday.

John Shannon stops by to talk about Kuzmenko, Tocchet, Elias Pettersson and Perry. John discusses the Patrick Kane sweepstakes and where the Minnesota Wild go after firing head coach Dean Evason on Tuesday. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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The weekend recap is here, and lots to chew on from Canucks land. Matt and Blake have you covered from a big win in Seattle to Kuzmenko’s benching to a loss to the last-place team in the NHL. The guys discuss if Rick Tccchet pulled all the right strings this weekend, and what to expect with 3 Pacific division rivals on the schedule this week, plus all the latest from Canucks practice with the line shuffling continuing. 

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson stops by with his assessment of what to do about Kuzmenko but also Elias Pettersson, and his struggles to get on the scoresheet. All that plus your takes from the last few days in sport, with the Monday edition of “To the People We Go”! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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A newsy game day for the Canucks as Andrei Kuzmenko gets scratched for the Kraken. Matt and Blake debate that decision by the coach, and what the changed lines will do for the Canucks as they try to avoid 4 straight losses to Seattle. 

Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine stops by to give his take on the first 20 games, and whether the defence can continue to make life reasonable for the Canucks goalies, especially with the injuries. Also, Kevin talks about the challenges of keeping Thatcher Demko fresh if the team results start to falter. 

The Daily Hive’s Rob Williams closes the file on the Royal visit to Rogers Arena, and reveals that even with the recent stumbles, the Canucks are still on an historic start to the season. All that, plus your takes too, with another edition of “To the People We Go”! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks losing 5-2 in Colorado, the sluggish play of Elias Pettersson and Andrei Kuzmenko, the bottom-6 stepping up, injuries on defence, the return of that big-game feel, Ray Ferraro on the colour, whether it's time to shuffle-up line combinations, a spicy encounter for Brock Boeser, a look-ahead to Friday's game in Seattle and letter grades for the first quarter of the season.

Jeff Paterson, the host of Rink Wide: Vancouver, gives us his recap of the loss in Denver, opines that Phil Di Giuseppe might have run his course as a 2nd-liner, expresses concern about Elias Pettersson's game ATM, forecasts Nils Höglander's future in the lineup, jokes about Brock Boeser (of all people) getting booed by Avs fans, worries about the health of the defence corps and drops his letter grade for the Canucks 1/4 way through the season.

Patrick Johnston tells us that Pettersson is playing through a groin injury, asses who (if anyone) has upward mobility, evaluates Tyler Myers' strong play, calls Di Giuseppe their best forechecker, tells us about the chemistry between Rick Tocchet and lead assistant Adam Foote, and drops a harsh letter grade for the team through 20. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss Quinn Hughes facing Cale Makar and how both teams are great examples of the modern defence pair. They look at the accolades flowing in for Hughes, from TSN to RDS to statistical comparisons to Bobby Orr. Prince Harry's surprise appearance at Rogers Arena and what that has done for the Invictus Games. Plus Canada's collapse against Jamaica in international soccer.

Frank Corrado joins to compare/contrast Hughes & Makar. Frank comments on whether a defenceman could win the Hart or Art Ross in today's day and age, on how his ex-teammate Sidney Crosby would get up for showdown games against top players or teams, on how Ethan Bear would help Vancouver's defence, and on prospect Hunter Brzustewicz, who is lighting up the OHL.

Wyatt Arndt, The Stanchion, from our partners over at Canucks Army, joins with his particular brand of analysis and humour. From royals at Rogers Arena to inside the squared circle, Wyatt runs a gamut of topics including Tyler Myers' recent form, Nils Höglander, Phil Di Giuseppe and trophies. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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