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July 18 2023 – Patrick Johnston & Mike Benevides

Matt and Blake talk about the departure of Canucks AGM Derek Clancey to Toronto; single-game tickets on sale and which home game they'd most like to attend this season; and the Erik Karlsson trade saga, seemingly down to two teams and a game of chicken. The guys also discuss the Lions shooting for another home/divisional win in Saturday's clash against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where the upper-bowl at BC Place has been opened; and the women's World Cup, which begins Thursday with Canada facing Nigeria. Patrick Johnston stops by to talk about the Canucks schedule, tickets sales, marquee games and colour commentator position, as well as Brock Boeser, his summer routine changes and expectations for next season. B.C. Lions special teams consultant Mike Benevides, a former head coach of the Lions, talks about the upcoming game but reminisces about his time with the club 20 years ago when star players and huge crowds were the norm. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 17 2023 – Vanni Sartini & Nabil Karim

Matt and Blake look back our Friday's poll regarding Tony DeAngelo's availability and whether or not he'd fit with the Canucks; Connor Bedard signing with the Blackhawks on his 18th birthday; and how the Canucks' chances of making the playoffs next year would be greatly enhanced if Calgary and Winnipeg continue re-tooling this summer. Burnaby's Nabil Karim joins to talk about his journey in sports media that has taken him to suburban Atlanta covering the NBA and NHL for TNT. He tells us about the Rick Tocchet he knows from working together on the NHL panel, and previews a big summer for Canadian hoops at the FIBA World Cup. Vanni Sartini is back from punishment and will be on the touchline Friday for the Whitecaps' Leagues Cup match against Mexican side Club León. He talks about Saturday's 4-2 win over LA Galaxy, assistant Mike D'Agostino running the bench, and Lionel Messi coming to MLS. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 14 2023 – John Shannon

It's Friday and with that comes another edition of SvP! Matt and Blake debate whether the Canucks are going to be a more entertaining team next season. Our poll question centres around if Tony DeAngelo, who was bought out by the Philadelphia Flyers, would be a potential fit with the Vancouver Canucks or not. The fellas discuss the Canadian basketball roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, as well as the behind-the-scenes draft video the Canucks released that showed they had the option to trade down in the first round on the draft floor. John Shannon stops by to discuss the rumours around a shakeup of talent at Hockey Night in Canada, where things are at with the Canucks broadcasting team for next season and Canadian sports media overall, some of the remaining storylines in the hockey world, and the health of his podcasting co-host, the legendary Bob McCown. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 13 2023 – Rob Williams

Matt and Blake discuss JT Miller as a potential Canucks captain, as well as No. 1. What kind of goalie would have to come into the organization to wear the honoured (not retired) number of Roberto Luongo and Kirk McLean.

The guys also talk about the Whitecaps' 2-1 win over Austin and the yellow card given to coach Vanni Sartini at the end of the match.

Rob Williams of the Daily Hive/Offside stops by to talk about penalty-killing personnel and coach Rick Tocchet's pledge to use Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes and Miller less frequently on that unit. Rob gives us a tutorial on what numbers can't be worn by new Canucks.

Plus, we go to The People for your Tell Me I'm Wrong submissions, comments and feedback over the last week.

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July 12 2023 – Jason King & Sam Shaw

Matt and Blake discuss the brief tenure of Travis Dermott as a Canuck, and debate which young winger needs a stronger season: Vasily Podkolzin or Nils Höglander. They also discuss an in-season tournament for the NHL: a Canada Cup. Former Canucks player and assistant coach Jason King joins the show to talk about his time running the Canucks power play with terrific insight on JT Miller's input, Elias Pettersson's one-timer, and the bumper spot with Bo Horvat now in New York. Jason reflects on his time spent with the organization, riding shotgun with the Sedin twins, and how his family loved their time in beautiful B.C. An excited Sam Shaw joins the show after being a ninth-round pick of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Victoria shortstop tells us he hopes to sign soon and ultimately play for the Vancouver Canadians at Nat Bailey Stadium. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 11 2023 – Brooke Henderson, Patrick Johnston & Ali Ahmed

Matt returns from a long weekend and joins Blake in discussing if the Canucks should still trade a winger, as we were all expecting before the draft and free agency. The guys also talk about Nils Höglander's landing place come training camp now that he has a new contract at NHL money. The golf report, brought to you by the Whistler Golf Club, features Canadian golf star Brooke Henderson, who was interviewed by our own Jeff Paterson out at Shaughnessy ahead of the Canadian Women's Open next month. Patrick Johnston stops by to discuss Canucks topics including Ian Cole's number switch, Tyler Myers' future, Höglander's place in the organization, and why an ECHL affiliate is important for the crease. Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Ali Ahmed joins to show to talk about his eventful season. From a Caps reserve to a starting midfielder, a call-up to play for Canada for the first time, and that scary concussion he suffered in May. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 10 2023 – Chris Gear & Jeff Paterson (co-hosting)

On the Price & Paterson show, Blake Price and Jeff Paterson (Rink Wide: Vancouver) discuss the news from the weekend involving the Vancouver Canucks. From Nils Höglander's extension to Ian Cole switching from No. 28 to 82 out of respect for Luc Bourdon, the guys also touch on the results from B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. Former Canucks assistant general manager Chris Gear chimes in on the Höglander extension, when Elias Pettersson could sign his extension, the price and why it might be wise for Petey to wait it out, the decision to buyout Oliver Ekman-Larsson, trading Tyler Myers and the parameters around the bonus as well as what it's like to be a front-office executive around this time of the year. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 7 2023 – Rachel Doerrie, Vernon Adams & Jeff Paterson (co-hosting)

Jeff Paterson of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast sits in Sekeres' seat co-hosting with Blake. The guys ponder if the Canucks will make a big move or not this off-season to free up some cap space (where have we heard that before?) so they can perhaps add another free agent or two. They touch on Jared McCann's comments on Luke Gazdic's podcast talking about his experiences in Vancouver as a rookie and how it affected him. Now that he's retired, is Alain Vigneault the greatest coach in Canucks history, or does that title belong to Pat Quinn? The guys also tee up the weekend for the Vancouver Whitecaps and B.C. Lions, with both teams looking to bounce back after rough outings. Lions QB Vernon Adams joins us and says the defeat to the Argos is well in the rearview mirror, as the Leos get set to host Adams' former team, the Montreal Alouettes, on Sunday. Former Canucks analyst Rachel Doerrie breaks down the Canucks signings this off-season and provides an update on Tyler Myers' $5 million bonus and if the team is likely to move him or not. We also chat with Rachel on the team's decision to draft Tom Willander over local product Zach Benson. The show wraps up with a Sekeres vs. Price battle in which Matt and Blake debate (recorded on Thursday) whether the Canucks should trade Myers before opening night in October. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 6 2023 – Jeff Paterson & Rob Williams

Matt and Blake with a big show featuring Jeff Paterson, Rob Williams plus we hear from Canucks skills coach Chris Higgins after development camp. S&P talk about what's left on the free-agent market at third-line centre and big wingers, plus Alain Vigneault's decision to retire from coaching and which Canucks prospect is most exciting. Paterson gives his recap of development camp and Wednesday's scrimmage. Names discussed include: Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Tom Willander, Elias "D" Pettersson, Vilmer Alriksson, Kirill Kudryavtsev and Nikita Tolopilo. Jeff also offers his thoughts on AV. Rob wonders whether Vigneault is worthy of the Canucks' Ring of Honour, and can't understand the Tyler Myers trade noise out of San Jose. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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July 5 2023 – Rick Dhaliwal & Frank Corrado

Matt and Blake discuss whether Tyler Myers will return after the addition of three free-agent defencemen; development camp and some of the prospects in the Canucks' system; some saltiness from Oliver Ekman-Larsson over in Sweden, and improvements on defence in light of the Rutherford/Allvin history in Pittsburgh. Rick Dhaliwal stops by with info on the negotiation with Elias Pettersson on a contract extension, and Myers' future. He also talks about remaining free agents that could fit the bill at third-line centre. Frank Corrado gives us his insight on former defence partner Ian Cole, the system for defencemen when he was in Pittsburgh under Coach Tocchet, Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin. Frank shares his feelings on what a summer development camp should aim to do, and on some of the deals handed out in free agency. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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