Synopsis
The midday show on TSN 1040 with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price includes a full hour of solid Canucks' coverage during The Canucks Lunch, 12-1pm.
Episodes
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Oct 30, 2025: Canucks singing Blues? Foote loads 1st line, Hughes back soon?
30/10/2025 Duration: 01h51minAs the Canucks hit the road again, the injuries remain an issue, so Matt and Blake walk you through the makeshift lineup for the Canucks and Adam Foote's strategy against the struggling Blues. The guys debate loading up the first line, the goaltending decision, and which player might be able to step up and add offence right now. They also look at the off season decision to let Pius Suter sign elsewhere and sign Evander Kane, and whether there's any likely regret. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to discuss unenviable position of the Canucks and what the level of urgency is, given that it's still October. PJ talks about the return timelines for Hughes and Chytil, and whether Reichel is a viable option as a centre. Then it's BC Lions owner Amar Doman dropping in to chat about the fabulous second half to the season for the team. Doman goes over the plans for the Western Semifinal at BC Place, but also for next season's games in Kelowna, and the possibility for a new stadium and practice facility. He also we
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Amar Doman: BC Lions owner on the upcoming playoffs at BC Place, as well as some big plans for next season in Kelowna
30/10/2025 Duration: 22minBC Lions owner Amar Doman dropping in to chat about the fabulous second half to the season for the team. Doman goes over the plans for the Western Semifinal at BC Place, but also for next season's games in Kelowna, and the possibility for a new stadium and practice facility. He also weighs in on the new CFL rule changes and the chances of CFL expansion. All that, plus a full breakdown on the Jays huge win in game 5 and the performances of former Vancouver Canadians Yesavage and Schneider. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://w
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Patrick Johnston: Canucks players and management feeling the urgency to not fall behind.
30/10/2025 Duration: 23minPostmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to discuss unenviable position of the Canucks and what the level of urgency is, given that it's still October. PJ talks about the return timelines for Hughes and Chytil, and whether Reichel is a viable option as a centre. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 29, 2025: Canucks lose to Rangers, lose Garland, now up to 8 injured players
29/10/2025 Duration: 01h47minThe Canucks take it on the chin again! Matt and Blake dive into the loss to the Rangers, but more importantly the loss of Conor Garland, and what it means for the 3 game road trip starting tomorrow. The guys look at the mid term outlook and whether the Canucks need to do something extraordinary to salvage the year, or just ride it out. Plus, they debate whether that was the final night of reflection on the EP40/JT Miller fiasco. The boys also look at the local sports calendar and wonder if this is the biggest week in memory, considering the Lions, Whitecaps and Jays playoff games, plus the Canucks vs Rangers. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to analyze the Adam Foote game day preparations of late, plus the "Canucks luck" factor that seems to be appearing again. Frank also looks at the play of Tom Willander and whether he's shown that he's ready for a longer look. Rob Williams of The Daily Hive has his review of the arena vibes for the return of JT Miller, the entertainment value of the Canucks these days, and the
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Frank Corrado: Adam Foote's 'interesting' game day practice strategy. How did Willander do?
29/10/2025 Duration: 23minTSN's Frank Corrado stops by to analyze the Adam Foote game day preparations of late, plus the "Canucks luck" factor that seems to be appearing again. Frank also looks at the play of Tom Willander and whether he's shown that he's ready for a longer look.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rob Williams: How entertaining is this Canucks team, right now?
29/10/2025 Duration: 17minRob Williams of The Daily Hive has his review of the arena vibes for the return of JT Miller, the entertainment value of the Canucks these days, and the EP40 wedding pics are revealed?! Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 28, 2025: EP40 and Canucks vs JT Miller! Hughes still out; Jays lose epic
28/10/2025 Duration: 01h55minThe long awaited return of JT Miller is finally here for Canucks fans, so Matt and Blake have a lot to preview, including the kind of reception the former Canucks star will revceive. The boys debate whether it'll be boos or cheers, and whether the emotions on the ice will be raised despite being non-conference opposition. The guys also go over the myriad of injuries and lineup changes as Quinn Hughes misses another game due to injury, and Tom Willander draws in for his first NHL game. Elite Prospects' Cam Robinson drops in to discuss the night's proceedings as well, plus he gives us a scouting report on the newest Canuck Lukas Reichel and his confidence in the player fulfilling his draft promise. Cam also weighs in on the addition of speed to the Canucks lineup, and drops the name of possible new centre ice target for the Canucks. Voice of the Vancouver Canadians, Tyler Zickel, stops by to discuss his experience covering the Jays-Dodgers game in person, and the feeling inside Dodgers Stadium over 18 innings w
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Cam Robinson: JT returns, just as EP40 is heating up. And a review of the newest Canuck
28/10/2025 Duration: 15minElite Prospects' Cam Robinson drops in to discuss the night's proceedings as well, plus he gives us a scouting report on the newest Canuck Lukas Reichel and his confidence in the player fulfilling his draft promise. Cam also weighs in on the addition of speed to the Canucks lineup, and drops the name of possible new centre ice target for the Canucks. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tyler Zickel: I was there!!! The voice of the Vancouver Canadians with a report from the epic World Series game
28/10/2025 Duration: 20minVoice of the Vancouver Canadians, Tyler Zickel, stops by to discuss his experience covering the Jays-Dodgers game in person, and the feeling inside Dodgers Stadium over 18 innings worth of baseball. Zickel also shares his stories of watching Trey Yesavage rise from single A to the World Series in one year, and former C Addison Barger's impact on the lineup. The guys finish up with a full breakdown on the evening in LA and its place in history. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.piz
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Oct 27, 2025: Jumbo weekened recap! EP40 and Sherwood rise, Hughes injured
27/10/2025 Duration: 01h49minThe sports world exploded on the weekend so Matt and Blake have a lot to chew on for today's show! The guys look at the Canucks' weekend split, the Hughes and Mancini injuries, the early returns from Lukas Reichel and the apparent emergeence of the real EP40! RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins the chat as well, and chimes on all of those topics, and the amazing season Kiefer Sherwood. JPat talks about the 10 game report card and where expecatations are now after what we've seen. He also gets into the different goaltending performances from Demko and Lankinen and whether it may ultimately force the Canucks to lean more on Demko. After the Whitecaps perform some history making dominance over FC Dallas in game 1 of the MLS playoffs, radio voice Asa Rehman stops by to recount how it all went down. The guys get into patchwork lineup that continues to get the job done, and they get tempted to look ahead at a potential second round showdown against Son, Bouanga and LAFC. The final segment wraps up the rest of the crazy
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Asa Rehman: Whitecaps make history with dominance over Dallas
27/10/2025 Duration: 14minWhitecaps perform some history making dominance over FC Dallas in game 1 of the MLS playoffs, radio voice Asa Rehman stops by to recount how it all went down. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Petey performing, Sherwood is a sure-shot and Quinn is questionable
27/10/2025 Duration: 24minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins the chat as well, and chimes on all of the Canucks topics, and the amazing season Kiefer Sherwood. JPat talks about the 10 game report card and where expectations are now after what we've seen. He also gets into the different goaltending performances from Demko and Lankinen and whether it may ultimately force the Canucks to lean more on Demko. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
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Oct 24, 2025: Hughes and EP40 out of tune in Nashville. World Series starts today!
24/10/2025 Duration: 01h58minAfter a lacklustre performance for the Canucks in Nashville, Matt and Blake sink their teeth into a possible new reality of the Canucks season. The guys debate where the Canucks are at, and without a new second line centre via trade, is this just the way they play now? They drill deep on the performance of the two star skaters in Hughes and EP40, and whether either is now a serious cause for concern. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his takes on the many issues at hand, and the opportunity lost for the team as the schedule gets a lot tougher. Jeff talks about the onus on Demko with the roster as it is, and on a powerplay that is toothless to change the Canucks fortunes. Then it's Jeff Marek of The Sheet with his take on the trade market right now and which teams are nearing "sell" territory, focusing on the Flames, Isles and Bruins. Jeff talks about whether Hughes' play is catching anybody's attention outside of the Vancouver market. All that, plus a full preview of game 1 of the Jays vs Dodgers, the
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Jeff Marek: Worried about the Canucks, but not about Quinn.
24/10/2025 Duration: 20minJeff Marek of The Sheet with his take on the trade market right now and which teams are nearing "sell" territory, focusing on the Flames, Isles and Bruins. Jeff talks about whether Hughes' play is catching anybody's attention outside of the Vancouver market. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Points squandered in Nashville as doubts continue to mount...but help is on the way?
24/10/2025 Duration: 22minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his takes on the many issues at hand, and the opportunity lost for the team as the schedule gets a lot tougher. Jeff talks about the onus on Demko with the roster as it is, and on a powerplay that is toothless to change the Canucks fortunes. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 23, 2025: Boeser back! Road trip ends in Nashville
23/10/2025 Duration: 01h52minIt's a gameday for the Canucks in Nashville, so Matt and Blake have you covered for the all the lineup news. Brock Boeser draws back in after his personal absence and the guys have the news on where Foote will slot him at the start. They also listen in on the coach's comments about EP40's deployment in Pittsburgh, and whether that explains how he's been used for the entire season. And with the road trip coming to an end, they also debate which of the upcoming home games has their eyes the most. The 4th Period insider David Pagnotta drops with a shopping list of centres that might be avaiilable to help out the shorthanded Canucks. David talks about which teams might already be open business, and who are the best options for inquiring teams, from Zacha to Kadri to Wennberg and more! Former Blue Jay Whit Merrifield stops by to preview the World Series and give us the low down on how he sees the Blue Jays stacking up against the defending champions from LA. He compares the pitching rotations, the superstars Guerr
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Whit Merrifield: World Series preview from the former Blue Jay. How do the Jays stack up against the powerhouse Dodgers?
23/10/2025 Duration: 17minFormer Blue Jay Whit Merrifield stops by to preview the World Series and give us the low down on how he sees the Blue Jays stacking up against the defending champions from LA. He compares the pitching rotations, the superstars Guerrero and Ohtani, and the best possible Jays lineup if Bichette is indeed ready to go. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Pagnotta: What does the shopping list for Centres look like for the Canucks? Is there anyone that can help??
23/10/2025 Duration: 20minThe 4th Period insider David Pagnotta drops with a shopping list of centres that might be available to help out the shorthanded Canucks. David talks about which teams might already be open business, and who are the best options for inquiring teams, from Zacha to Kadri to Wennberg and more! Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 22, 2025: Canucks frozen by Pens, EP40 not iced enough?
22/10/2025 Duration: 01h58minAfter the road trip hits a snag in Pittsburgh, Matt and Blake are awash in storylines to discuss on today's show. The guys look at the increasing criticism of Adam Foote and his line deployment, particularly that of EP40. They look at the goaltending, faceoffs, special teams, and is there yet another injury to deal with?? Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to give his take on the issues at hand, and what the solutions might be in the near term. The guys debate whether the Canucks even have the assets to acquire anybody new, and if Foote can really do anything more than he is with the roster he's been given. Plus, is Quinn Hughes playing like himself? Then it's TSN's Frank Corrado with a deeper dive than you'd expect on Canucks forward Joe LaBate, a former teammate in the Canucks organization. Frank also has his thoughts on the Pettersson ice time of late and whether he or Foote is the origin of the problem. The show wraps up with a debrief on the Whitecaps media roundtable with Axel Schuster and the possib
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Patrick Johnston: What is Foote thinking? Why has Quinn been 'average'? And why isn't Petey playing?
22/10/2025 Duration: 27minPostmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by to give his take on the issues at hand, and what the solutions might be in the near term. The guys debate whether the Canucks even have the assets to acquire anybody new, and if Foote can really do anything more than he is with the roster he's been given. Plus, is Quinn Hughes playing like himself? Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.