Matt and Blake discuss the list of 27 players invited to the Canucks' Young Stars tournament, including whom they're most interested to see and which guys actually have a chance to play NHL games this season. Other topics include whether Thatcher Demko should be named an alternate captain; feedback from around the hockey world on Quinn Hughes being named captain; the club's defence and how many blue-liners have been needed over the years; and the bizarre controversy about Columbus head coach Mike Babcock allegedly asking to see his players' phones/photos. Patrick Johnston joins to talk about the Hughes appointment, Demko's fit in the leadership group, Babcock in Columbus, and the report of a Canucks practice facility being considered for SFU. Andy Dunn stops by with the Vancouver Canadians in Everett for Game 1 of the Northwest League championship. The C's president takes us through a season unlike any other, with extraordinary late-game heroics and an impeccable home record at the Nat, Andy lauds the players, managers and fans. He also previews the series versus Everett, and tells us why Nat Bailey Stadium is the best home-field advantage in the league. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the coronation of Quinn Hughes as Canucks captain. Will Bettman ever present him the Cup? What kind of leader will he be? His ascension to this point. His leadership style. The captains he is following. And the timing of this announcement before training camp and not letting it fester til a ceremony at the home opener. Other topics include: Canada winning bronze at the FIBA World Cup, opening weekend of the NFL season and a devastating loss for the Seahawks, the BC Lions getting a bye week at the right time in advance of the game versus Ottawa; and things breaking right in the MLS for the Whitecaps. Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson joins with his thoughts on the new appointment. Why it wasn't Elias Pettersson. What this means (if anything) for J.T. Miller? As well as his discussions with Dakota Joshua and Anthony Beauvillier on how things will shake out at winger. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake discuss the signs pointing to Quinn Hughes as the Canucks next captain, the shredded shape and stakes at hand for new defenceman Filip Hronek, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki continuing his fine play in Sweden. Other topics include: whether the captaincy matters on SvP, Canada losing to Serbia but playing the USA for a medal at the FIBA World Cup, the unlikelihood of a repeat wild card series between the Jays and Mariners, and the Detroit Lions' stunning victory over Kansas City in the NFL opener. John Shannon stops by to talk about Hughes as captain and the move towards leadership groups, the season at-hand for Hronek and how he should be motivated, whether Tanner Pearson can be counted on coming back from injury, plus the future of 2018 Canadians world junior hockey players amid police and league investigations, as well as when the former Chicago Blackhawks duo of Joel Quenneville and Stan Bowman could be reinstated. Gregg Bell previews the Seahawks season from Geno Smith's chances of an encore, a superior group of skill position players, another wondrous secondary, the return of Bobby Wagner and Jarran Reed, and still concerns about the line of scrimmage and their physicality vis-a-vis San Francisco. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake react to Brock Boeser speaking with the media about working with a new off-season trainer and whether Elias Pettersson can live up to the lofty point projections ESPN has him pegged for. With training camp looming, the guys discuss which Canuck has the most curious case when the blades hit the ice in Victoria in two weeks time. Rob Williams opines on Boeser's outlook for the 2023-24 season, training camp and chats about our interview with Piero Manetta, who sits behind the visitor's bench at Canucks home games. Arash Madani, who's covering the FIBA World Cup overseas, stops by to preview Canada's chances in the semi-finals while giving us a synopsis of the team's performance and demeanour as they get set to play Serbia early Friday morning. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Matt and Blake are together again and talking Canucks' summer. Who had a good/great/big summer to endear themselves to Coach Tocchet? What did you miss -- or may have forgotten -- about the Canucks this summer? What was Tyler Myers' summer like? And which players unsigned over the summer might make for interesting PTO candidates in Vancouver? Frank Corrado stops by to talk what passing Labour Day means for NHL players. He talks about catering to a coach's whims while working out in the summer, and how he's still sore about being bypassed for a rookie showcase way back when. Plus, we go To The People with listeners chiming on whether Tanner Pearson can help the Canucks; the team's lack of a practice facility; Andrei Kuzmenko's Bali adventure; Tyler Myers' trade watch; the CFL Labour Day weekend; Canada basketball and the unmasking of Piero, the man behind the visitors' bench at Rogers Arena. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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Is it hockey season yet?

Now that we're past Labour Day and NHL training camps are right around the corner, Blake and Jeff Paterson(in for Sekeres) broke down their start date for "hockey season" and also started the countdown to September 15th which is also known as Tyler Myers bonus day.

Patrick Johnston joined the guys to talk about what changes there might be to J.T. Miller now that his extension has kicked in and also talked about Canuck players on the ice today at UBC.

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Matt and Blake pay tribute to fans with one familiar face and one familiar voice joining a special S&P Presents Labour Day edition.

Piero Manetta has been sitting behind the Canucks bench at Rogers Arena for two decades. Fans have long speculated about who he is, what he does, and why he looked right at home with guys like Odjick and Rypien. Hear Piero tell his own journey to Canucks' fame, how he gets stopped around town, and how he's become part of an ever-changing culture in Canucks club seats.

Jugpreet Bajwa was once a regular caller on Blake's post-game show. Juggy from Delta had strong feelings about the games -- despite not seeing them -- and now invokes strong feelings at Rogers Arena with his inimitable renditions of O Canada. This visually-impaired fan-turned-anthem singer tells us his Canucks story, reminisces on radio calls of the past, and introduces us to his new musical partner Justine On Green and their band Tonal Vision.

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Matt and Jeff discuss the future of Tanner Pearson now that he's back skating -- and golfing! -- which seems like great news for that an injured hand. Can he help the Canucks? Is he a Tocchet-type player? Where does he fit in the lineup? Does he need to start in the American Hockey League? Plus, it was this Friday last year when the Canucks signed JT Miller to a seven-year extension. Who should be his wingers and how will he live up to the pressure of performing as an $8 million man?

John Shannon stops by to tell us 1/3 the league have their personnel set, so a Tyler Myers trade might be tricky. John talks about how the trend now is to have a "leadership group" and not necessarily a captain. He also speaks to the Rick Tocchet affect on the club, and the lack of a practice facility.

Plus, Matt faces off against Jeff in another episode of S vs P. Today's topic: Have the Canucks closed the gap on Western Conference playoff teams?

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Matt and JPat discuss Rick Tocchet's comments about the Canucks core. They are all sensational talents who have had individual success, but are they ready to sacrifice for team goals? And how does the leadership transition work? Other topics include the franchise carnage of the Jim Benning era, Émilie Castonguay sitting on a Hockey Canada panel, and ex-Canuck Zack Kassian getting a new opportunity in the Pacific Division.

Rob Williams stops by to discuss his belief in the core, the piecemeal approach to power play coaching this season, Andrei Kuzmenko's Bali adventure, scoreboard problems at Rogers Arena, and B.C.'s favourite MLB team.

And we go To The People to hear listeners' comments on segments and interviews from the past week, including a Tell Me I'm Wrong about the Lions fattening up on weak sisters, and a Hot Take about changing the Ryder Cup format.

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Jeff Paterson sits in for Blake and discusses Rick Tocchet's wide-ranging Q&A with Sportsnet. Topics include: no practice facility preventing an August centralization of Canucks players for informal skates; a PP with no dedicated coach; his refusal to commit to Pius Suter at third-line centre; an improved PK; Pettersson heading into a contract year and what the Canucks have to prove to him.

Frank Corrado stops by with his take on a PP run by committee, Kuzmenko's Bali adventure, Mikheyev's recovery from knee surgery and why a practice facility is beneficial.
Patrick Johnston joins to add historical context to the Canucks' longstanding search for a practice facility partner; the possibility that Mikheyev won't be ready to start the season; and the battle to be the third-line centre.

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