Matt and Blake discuss who fits with Pius Suter on the Canucks third-line, how Suter can help the team offensively, Elias Pettersson's goal to top 102 points, number changes for current and new Canucks, and the 12th anniversary of the passing of Rick Rypien. Patrick Johnston stops by with his two cents on Suter, his preferred linemates, his offensive upside; as well as Filip Hronek and the challenges ahead for the Canucks new defenceman. Patrick also discuss Pettersson's season ahead, and the legacy of Rypien. B.C Lions QB Vernon Adams Jr joins fresh off a four-touchdown performance in a victory over the Stampeders to tell us what is going right for the Lions offence, how that spectacular defence affects his side of the ball, and the challenge ahead this week in Regina. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
Matt and Blake discuss the signing of centre Pius (pronounced P-yoos) Suter by the Canucks Friday. Lots to like about this player, at this price point. The guys also discuss the Lions' dominating victory over Calgary Saturday, and the four Canadians -- including 3 B.C. boys -- who advanced to the second stop on the PGA Tour playoff calendar. Other topics include the return of the Whitecaps to B.C. Place, the Mariners and Jays on a collision course for the final AL wild card, the astonishing achievements of the Vancouver Canadians, and Vancouver resident Stephen Ames tearing it up on the Champions Tour. Hockey Hall of Fame writer Kevin Allen stops by from his office in Detroit to evaluate the Suter signing, tell us about the player he knows, and speak to Filip Hronek and how he'll work in Vancouver. Canadian international and new Whitecap Sam Adekugbe joins us to talk about his football journey since leaving Vancouver, coming back home to the Whitecaps, and his viral-sensation mother cheering him on from back home in Calgary. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
Another Friday news dump equates to Matt and Blake discussing the Canucks signing free agent centre Pius Suter. The guys also ponder if J.T. Miller would make a good captain and the need to use fewer defencemen next season after leading the league with 16 players on the blue line last season. The fellas also discuss the B.C. Lions big game Saturday against Calgary, including the stakes in the West Division win or lose, the Stamps' dominance at B.C. Place in the regular season, and a number of roster changes. John Shannon stops by and compares Vancouver's fan/media intensity to other Canadian markets. John evaluates the Erik Karlsson trade, speaks to Miller's podcast interview and lets us know if he's ever made a hole in one. SvP debates if the next Canucks captain should be J.T. Miller, or one of Elias Pettersson or Quinn Hughes. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
Matt and Blake discuss J.T. Miller's podcast interview, Brandon Sutter signing a PTO in Edmonton, Anthony Beauvillier loving playing in a Canadian market, as well as the Lions-Stampeders game Saturday, the Seahawks' first-round pick falling behind, and the surging Mariners. Rob Williams stops by to talk about Miller being a polarizing player, but only because the team isn't winning. Rob enlightens us on where Canucks players live and how Miller is the anomaly. As well as recalling Brandon Sutter's time in Vancouver. Wally Buono joins to talk about his induction into the Lions Wall of Fame this Saturday. Wally shares his favourite moments coaching/managing B.C., his views on the franchise and the league today, and what he's up to in retirement. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
Matt returns and joins Blake to discuss J.T. Miller's spicy interview on the Cam & Strick podcast, including his asking for No. 10, not kissing media asses, Rick Tocchet's influence, the fishbowl of Vancouver. They also talk about Matt Dumba signing in Arizona on a team-friendly deal and whether the Canucks should have regrets, plus needing to shed cap space to add a third-line centre. Frank Corrado stops by to share his experiences with Canucks Twitter, how different the media/fan pressure is in Toronto, fiery guys in the dressing room, and the Erik Karlsson trade. John Gibbons joins from The Nat with his impressions on Vancouver and the Canadians, being a rock star across Canada and down into Seattle, attending Jose Bautista tribute night next week, Bautista's famous bat flip and modern baseball managing. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
The long weekend is in the books, and Rink Wide: Vancouver co-host Jeff Paterson joins in lieu of Matt Sekeres. Blake and Jeff recap a couple of NHL headlines from the weekend, with the Erik Karlsson trade and Matt Dumba signing, and what it means for the Canucks. Rick Dhaliwal stops by with some news surrounding Tanner Pearson’s possible return, plus new contracts for Ethan Bear and Elias Pettersson? Patrick Johnston of the Province weighs in with his view on those situations plus his review of JT Miller’s podcast interview and what to expect of Ilya Mikheyev next season. All that, plus Hashtags, Errors and Omissions and more! Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
It's another special edition of the show on a long weekend! S&P Presents Vancouver Media Legends: Squire Barnes and Jim Robson. Matt and Blake spend the B.C. Day holiday speaking to two B.C. legends. Squire Barnes, ex of BCTV now Global, tells us why shaving his moustache and changing from specs to contacts helped launch his television career. He's been bringing British Columbians sports news and highlights for more than 30 years, so he gives us his thoughts on the Canucks as well as outlining his friendship with Michael J Fox and making it to the Ellen show. Jim Robson is the legend of all media legends in this province. The original voice of the Canucks outlines how he got the team's play-by-play job, how he could've been a baseball announcer in Seattle and Milwaukee, his first NHL game and a shocking encounter with Tim Horton, as well as his partnership with Tom Larscheid. He also reflects back on his famous calls -- "Adams, Greg Adams!" and "he'll play, you know he'll play" -- during the '94 Cup run. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
With the B.C. Day long weekend approaching, Matt and Blake asked what comes to mind when you hear "B.C. Sports".
John Shannon stopped by for his regular Friday appearance and hit on the latest from Edmonton where Conor McDavid's agent accepted a position with the Oilers and got his reaction to Tom Wilson's deal and what we might expect from the rest of August in the NHL.
Matt and Blake discuss if the Canucks can one day surpass Connor McDavid & Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after it was announced that McDavid's agent would be joining the organization as the CEO of hockey operations. The guys analyze the Whitecaps acquiring Sam Adekugbe and Richie Laryea before welcoming Axel Schuster to the show to breakdown the additions and where the Caps are at ahead of their Leagues Cup match on Friday night. Rob Williams stops by and opines on whether the Canucks should re-sign Ethan Bear, the recent success of the B.C. Lions and Whitecaps, and how those two teams stack up against the Canucks. We hear from you, the listener in our weekly 'To The People We Go' segment where we go over the top comments, hot takes and 'Tell Me I'm Wrong' submissions on our social channels. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.
Matt and Blake discuss the Canadian 7 and where the Canucks might rank this upcoming season. They also talk about the plethora of centres in Montreal, and whether a deal could be struck to fill Vancouver's third-line centre role, as well as riffing off The Athletic's ranking of teams by contract efficiency and the progress the Canucks have made on that front. Frank Corrado returns from a summer vacation to discuss offseason training and how NHL players go about it, including when they're abroad on leisure time. Frank sizes up the Canadian 7, as well as some of the draft eligible talent at the Hlinka-Gretzky tournament, plus tells us about ex-teammate Sven Baertschi, who is reportedly retiring. Chris Gear joins to tell us about his new firm, Blackfin Sports Group, a consulting and legal firm based in Vancouver and specializing in the sports & entertainment industry. Chris gives us the lowdown on what they will do and who is a part of his team. He also handicaps the Elias Pettersson contract extension, and speaks to Baertschi's career in Vancouver. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.