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The Hometown Remix jerseys get unveiled on the ice as Elias Pettersson meets JT Miller again, so Matt and Blake have lots to look forward to on today's show. The guys talk about the former teammates' storyline fizzling out as time passes, the need for a Canucks win, and the possible changes to the lineup as they face the Rangers. The guys also dig a little deeper into the words of the Sedin twins yesterday and the tenor of the club as its navigates the stormy waters of the rebuild. Former Canuck...

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams joins to discuss what he heard yesterday from the Sedins and what he thinks of their comments regarding trades for draft picks. Rob also weighs in on the Canucks returning to their customs of charitable visits to the Children's Hospital, and the Flyers fans opening their wallets to try and get Rick Tocchet fired.

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Former Canucks player and staffer, Chris Higgins, joins the guys to talk about all of his former teammates running the team and his belief in their abilities to guide the franchise. He also talks about the utilization of young players on a struggling team and his personal experience working with guys like Linus Karlsson. Chris also outlines his new gig helping young players find their way to new levels in the sport.

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UBC football coach Blake Nill stops by to preview the Canada West final on Saturday. Coach talks about the unique stories for a couple of his players like Marvin "the Missle", and the fabulous fan support they've received all season long.

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With the Canucks set to hit the quarter mark in the regular season, the Sedins stand before the media with an update on the rebuilding process. Matt and Blake review and bring you the best of what they had to say on the abundance of losses, the patience of ownership, and the possibility of trading away more veterans. Jeff Paterson checks in from the rink, right after the meeting with the Sedins. Jeff gives us his interpretation of their comments and what the franchise might be thinking about thi...

Former Canuck Mason Raymond as he gets set to be a part of the new WHL team in Chilliwack. Raymond talks about his vision for the franchise, the importance of junior hockey in these players' lives, and the timeline for the team name and logo. He also gets into his renewed interest in the Canucks with all of his teammates running the club at various levels now. He talks about the speed of the game at the NHL and whether he's still be considered fast. Plus, his experience playing in the 3 biggest ...

Jeff Paterson checks in from the rink, right after the meeting with the Sedins. Jeff gives us his interpretation of their comments and what the franchise might be thinking about this season and beyond. They talk about ownership patience, possible player moves, and whether this team could or should be better than they are right now.

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The 30th best team in the NHL was no match for the Canucks' ability to lose, and that means new depths to explore for Matt and Blake today! But hey, the guys do see the bright spots of Jonathan Lekkerimäki's scoring and the veteran trio of Pettersson, Boeser and Hronek that are dominating time on ice. Plus, the ballyhooed prospect for the Vancouver Goldeneyes is ripping it up at the Women's World Championships. It's Tuesday, so that means another edition of The Crossover with Donnie and Dhali! T...

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops by with his review on the Canucks vs Flyers, the blame game between players and coach, and the chances of the Canucks actually stringing together wins at some point. He also drills into the skills of Lekkerimäki and whether he can become a truly "elite" finisher. Then it's Cam's bread and butter in the prospects realm as he looks at Canucks pick, Connor Davis of North Dakota. He also compares Caleb Malhotra's performance so far to the handful of defencemen t...

It's Tuesday, so that means another edition of The Crossover with Donnie and Dhali! The guys chew on the lack of Canucks success, the fans putting up with extra costs to watch them, and the Lions inability to get into the Grey Cup again.

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Another winless Canucks weekend in the books but Matt and Blake have lots to discuss after a decent performance in Edmonton and a big matchup tonight versus Rick Tocchet's Flyers. The guys also look at what happened on the farm over the weekend too, as the baby 'Nucks split their games but the goaltending remains impressive and Braeden Cootes made his return. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston is back with a look at the Canucks tonight versus their old coach. PJ evaluates how like may, or may not, hav...

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston is back with a look at the Canucks tonight versus their old coach. PJ evaluates how like may, or may not, have been different if he stayed in Vancouver and whether his approach to the game still works in the league. The guys also wonder if the fanbase really needs a big night from one of the kids to sow some hope for the future. Plus, PJ also has an update on the IIHF and Canada's conundrum with the World Juniors.

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TSN's Farhan Lalji stops by to recap the Lions loss in the West final and assess what went wrong. The guys debate the issues with the Lions' performance in "big games" and they wonder who will be back next year with free agency looming on a couple big fronts. They also look at Nathan Rourke's career to this point and his trajectory to become a legend in the league.

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After another loss in Winnipeg, the Canucks appear to be taking a run at NHL futility this season and Matt and Blake take you through where they're at so far. The guys listen in on an exasperated head coach and wonder where it can go from here, as it's only early November! The guys also get into the silver lining of another Liam Öhgren goal and whether he might be the crown jewel of the Quinn Hughes trade. The boys also update the weekend schedule for the top prospects of the Canucks and get the...

RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins for his weekly review and gets into the temperment of the head coach after all these losses, the possible shock in the front office to all this losing, and the historic depths this season could reach. But the guys also get into the impressive stretch from Öhgren, Linus Karlsson getting some new responsibility and Drew O'Connor's penchant for the penalty box.

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The Sheet's Jeff Marek with the full news and context of Alexei Medvedev's OHL trade request, his ultimate landing spot in Peterborough, and the chances of him turning his season around. The boys also get into a very deep dive on analytics in the NHL, subjectivity vs objectivity, and the war over which model is truly most correct.

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On today's show, Matt and Blake wonder if it just might be time for a Canucks win again. The risk of a long losing streak looms again but Leevi Meriläinen gets back in goal and the Canucks face the struggling Jets, who just ended a 9 game skid. The guys look at any other changes to the lineup as well and whether the Canucks can rise to the occasion vs a non-contender. The guys also take a deeper dive into NHL attendance, after much has been written about dips in the rebuilding markets but also t...

Whitecaps all time scoring leader Brian White, who has set numerous records over the past 2 weeks and wants to finish the regular season strong in Montreal. White talks about wanting to host MLS Cup this year, his chemistry with Ryan Gauld, and what it's like a year after the Thomas Müller signing.

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CFL Most Outstanding Defensive player Darnell Sankey. The Lions linebacker talks about what makes him tick, his mentors in life and football, and becoming the latest in a long line of celebrated Lions defenders. He also takes a look ahead to the West final in Edmonton!

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After another comeback falls short vs the Ducks, Matt and Blake take a look back on an eventful night at the rink. The guys sink their teeth into the ongoing struggles of Lankinen, the continued resurgence of EP40, Liam Öhgren's lost goal, and a penalty kill that just can't get on track. The guys listen in on the reaction from the room as well, as the Canucks lose a 3rd in a row and risk another long losing streak. Plus, a peek at the pair of Canucks prospects that could make an impact on the Ca...

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in as well, with a look at the Abby Canucks that are most ready to get a look at the NHL level sometime soon. He also reviews the first true goal for Caleb Malhotra at Boston University, talks about the WHL depth in the 2027 draft, and whether the NHL is ready for a Russian heavy draft in June.

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TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to give his take on when anyone can say "Petey's back". He also talks about the handful of fights last night and whether that could be a useful distraction this season, with a story on how he was robbed of his only NHL fight. He also shares his thoughts on the historic start to the season for Connor McDavid.

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Canucks get set to host the Ducks and Kevin Lankinen is getting another shot in the crease! Blake and Patrick Johnston get you set for the game and a whole lot more! The guys look at the future of the goaltending position in the near and mid term, and if there are any ways around the contracts, injuries and poor performance. It's another edition of The Crossover with Donnie and Dhali too, with the guys debating the fans' interest in the team this season, the remix jerseys, and the path to excite...

DFO Insider David Pagnotta also joins the guys with the very latest on the Nikita Kucherov file and the myriad of conclusions that are possible. Plus, are there similarities between that situation and Quinn Hughes in Minny? David also talks about the play of EP40 getting noticed around the league, and the Canucks possible interest in young players like Shane Wright and Matthew Wood who were traded for each other yesterday.

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