Episodes

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026: Canucks GM for the lottery? McDavid clock ticking

A big Friday show to send you into the weekend as the NHL playoffs start to see some shockwaves, the Canucks whittle down their list of front office candidates, and the Whitecaps ownership/stadium issues continue at a steady ...

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May 1, 2026

Jeff Marek: CHL prospect tour, the Canucks GM search, and memories of John Garrett

The Sheet's Jeff Marek, who joins from Everett as he continues his CHL tour ahead of the draft. In addition to his 2 cents on the Canucks GM adventure, Jeff also talks about his good friend John Garrett, the latest chapter in...

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May 1, 2026

Darren Dreger: Canucks start crossing GM's off their list(s), but will they be ready for the lottery?

Darren Dreger about the latest details of the GM search and who's in and who's out. The guys ask Dregs about the importance of experience and the new timeline for the decision as the lottery and draft get closer. Thank you to...

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April 30, 2026

Apr 30, 2026: Canucks GM's, lottery set, FIFA descends and... hackers?!

It's been a crazy 24 hours from the additional names on the Canucks GM list to the possibility of many hires for the team, and then a myriad of soccer stories too! Matt and Blake tackle it all as the guys get into the future ...

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April 30, 2026

Frank Corrado: Canucks not meeting fitness standards? Breaking down the top prospect options

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by with his latest on the GM search, plus, he gets into the offseason plans for Canucks veterans after a report of lacklustre fitness testing in 2025. Frank also talks about his viewings of the top p...

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April 30, 2026

Patrick Johnston: Is BC place viable if the Whitecaps can run it? If not, then what?

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston drops by live from the FIFA congress and gives us his thoughts on the craziness of the Whitecaps drama and whether running BC Place is a viable mid-term solution to the problem. The guys get into ...

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April 29, 2026

Apr 29, 2030: MLB, MLS and a new Canucks GM is MIA

The Canucks still don't have a GM and the NHL lottery isn't till next week but the city is buzzing with anticipation on those fronts and the boiling emotions about the Whitecaps future and the possibility of Major League Base...

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April 29, 2026

Rob Williams: Continued love and appreciation for John Garrett. And a look at the stadium situation/solution?

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams with another look back on his publication's longstanding love of John Garrett and how much he'll be missed. Rob also talks about the new stadium possibilities and which of the two sites are the b...

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April 29, 2026

Gary Mason: MLB vs MLS in Vancouver. Insight into Aquilini's thought process for GM.

The Globe and Mail's Gary Mason stops by to share what he knows on the two massive stories of MLB and MLS futures. Gary talks about the viabilities of both situations and the intersection of politics in both cases. The guys a...

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April 28, 2026

Apr 28, 2026: Saying goodbye to Cheech... RIP

It's a show with a different tone today after the passing of former Canucks player and broadcaster John Garrett. Matt and Blake walk down memory lane on the many "Cheech" stories and chronicle an amazing life in hockey. They ...

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April 28, 2026

Cam Robinson: Standout prospects from the U18s championships being held in Bratislava, Slovakia

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in and draws his line in the sand on who should be the next Canucks president and GM, and it's a familiar name. He also goes over the standout performances so far as he watches games firs...

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April 28, 2026

John Shannon: Remembering the great John "Cheech" Garrett.

The guys also welcome in John Shannon to share some of his own stories of knowing Cheech for over 40 years. Shannon gets into the playful, kind nature of Garrett and his beloved following in the hockey community, from fans to...

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April 27, 2026

Apr 27, 2026: The hunt for GM continues; Prospects galore!

While the first round of the playoffs begins to wrap up, Matt and Blake continue to point forward with the Canucks. The guys are looking at the ever expanding list of candidates as word begins to spread about who may be getti...

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April 27, 2026

David Pagnotta: Canucks competing with Nashville and Toronto for GM candidates.

DFO Insider David Pagnotta is back with the guys to discuss the names he's hearing and the possible competition for GM candidates that's happening, with Toronto and Nashville also going through the process. David also has tho...

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April 27, 2026

Dave Hall: Promising prospect targets for the Canucks. Great showings from Cootes and Chiarot in the playoffs

Blackfish's prospect expert, Dave Hall, stops in to discuss the conclusion of the AHL season and a look at who finished up on a good note. Dave also talks about Canucks prospects like Cootes and Chiarot who continue to play i...

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April 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026: Gilman 2.0? Should he be in the Canucks plans? Rossi foot injury

With the Canucks' possible GM list getting more and more public, Matt and Blake wonder about a familiar face making a comeback, in Laurence Gilman. The guys go over their own feelings on their former insider coming back to th...

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April 24, 2026

Jeff Paterson: JPat fell off Shane Doan's horse? What? The boys breakdown the Canucks confirmed GM candidates

RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his take on Gilman, but he also talks about the likeliood of Shane Doan, whom he's had a connection with since their time together with the Kamloops Blazers. Jeff also talks...

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April 24, 2026

Stephanie Labbé: Vancouver Rise celebrating last year's championship tonight at the home opener!

NSL champion Sporting Director Stephanie Labbé on the Vancouver Rise home opener today at Swanguard stadium. She talks about the successes of last season, the changes for this year, and the league challenges to overcome as th...

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April 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026: List of ex-players vye for Canucks GM job

The list is getting more and more public and the fans, not to mention Matt and Blake, are having their say! Today on the show, the guys are going over the various ex-NHL players that are seemingly in the mix, particularly the...

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April 23, 2026

Frank Corrado: Is experience directly relevant to the success of a GM? Some personal insight on a couple of candidates

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to give his impressions on the guys in question, with some interesting personal insights on a couple of them. He has his thoughts on the relevance of direct experience in the job, and whether RJ s...

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April 23, 2026

Clay Imoo: Why the Canucks biggest fan is giving up his season tickets after 15 years.

The guys welcome in Canucks superfan Clay Imoo to talk about his decision to stop being a season ticketholder. Clay talks about his continued fandom despite the decision and the outreach he's received from the Canucks, as wel...

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April 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026: The List(s)! Future Canucks GMs aplenty!

Half way through the first week of a GM search and the list of possible names is expanding quickly! Matt and Blake begin to run down the list of reported suitors and debate which make the most sense for the organization. The ...

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April 22, 2026

Patrick Johnston: Shane Doan? Laurence Gilman? Ryan Johnson? Who will be the next Canucks GM?

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston stops by and offers his opinions on how the Canucks are going about their business of finding a GM. PJ talks about the "multiple list" theory and who has the most infuence on the decision to be ma...

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April 22, 2026

Rob Williams: Experience vs Youth? What is it that the Canucks need from their next GM?

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams joins as well and answers the experience vs youth debate. He also gets into Adam Foote's likely future and the absurdity of more than one list from multiple bosses in the Canucks organization. Th...

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