Tsn 1040: Sekeres & Price

Bo is back, but so is Dakota Joshua! The Canucks get their winger back for his season debut, just as Horvat and the injured Islanders limp into town. Matt and Blake take a look at how that affects the Canucks lineup and what to expect from Lekkerimäki in his 2nd NHL game. Plus, does anyone feel bad that Horvat is possibly facing a season out of the playoffs and future that isn't as bright as the Canucks'? The Province's Patrick Johnston helps to answer that question and more as he visits the show from the arena. PJ compares this matchup to the Calgary game, and weighs in on the Canucks collecting cap space to make a big move later in the season. Then it's Rob WIlliams from The Daily Hive with his review of the Horvat era in Vancouver and what the fans still think of the former captain, plus the reaction to Ryan Kesler's personal campaign for a Canucks connection. Then some chat about the Grey Cup and an epic NFL schedule!

Does anyone feel bad that Horvat is possibly facing a season out of the playoffs and future that isn't as bright as the Canucks'? The Province's Patrick Johnston helps to answer that question and more as he visits the show from the arena. PJ compares this matchup to the Calgary game, and weighs in on the Canucks collecting cap space to make a big move later in the season.

Then it's Rob WIlliams from The Daily Hive with his review of the Horvat era in Vancouver and what the fans still think of the former captain, plus the reaction to Ryan Kesler's personal campaign for a Canucks connection.

Special guest Max Kerman from The Arkells to chat sports, life, and travelling the world playing music, plus a chance for you to win tickets!

Laurence Gilman, who talks about how you know when to call up a kid into the NHL, whether the NHL needs to further contract term limits, and if tampering is still a problem in the NHL.

TSN's Frank Corrado joins to give his post game review, whether the Canucks should continue to lean hard on Lankinen, and what are the comparables for Erik Brännström's acquisition this season?

A busy show for Matt and Blake after an impressive Canucks win over the Flames, and some impressive individual performances from the likes of Pettersson, Miller and the rookie Jonathan Lekkerimäki. The guys weigh in whether this is the start of another run for the team, and whether EP40 really is back after 2 straight multipoint games. TSN's Frank Corrado joins to give his post game review, whether the Canucks should continue to lean hard on Lankinen, and what are the comparables for Erik Brännström's acquisition this season? Then it's another Wednesday with Laurence Gilman, who talks about how you know when to call up a kid into the NHL, whether the NHL needs to further contract term limits, and if tampering is still a problem in the NHL. Then it's special guest Max Kerman from The Arkells to chat sports, life, and travelling the world playing music, plus a chance for you to win tickets!

Will it be a night to remember for Canucks fans? Matt and Blake take a look at the much anticipated debut of Jonathan Lekkermäki, as the Canucks try to bounce back and beat Calgary, and whether he could possibly match the drama of Pettersson's debut. The rookie's first game comes with the continued absence of Boeser, Joshua and Demko though, so the guys get into the challenges ahead. Then it's Canucksarmy's Dave Hill with a full scouting report on what Lekkermäki has done so far in Abbotsford, but he also weighs in on the struggling Canucks goalies in the organization, and whether Danila Klimovich might be approaching top end prospect status again. Then it's time for John Shannon again, as he tells stories from the induction night at the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the guys get into the very different tones around Alex Mogilny and Alex Ovechkin's respective careers. All that, plus news tidbits on Canadian soccer missing Alphonso Davies, and the upcoming Grey Cup.

John Shannon tells stories from the induction night at the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the guys get into the very different tones around Alex Mogilny and Alex Ovechkin's respective careers.

Then it's Canucksarmy's Dave Hill with a full scouting report on what Lekkermäki has done so far in Abbotsford, but he also weighs in on the struggling Canucks goalies in the organization, and whether Danila Klimivich might be approaching top end prospect status again.

Sprong traded, Canucks lose to the Oilers, but Lekkerimäki promoted. Brock Boeser remains out with an apparent head injury.

A big weekend for the Canucks...Sprong traded, Canucks lose to the Oilers, but Lekkerimäki promoted. Brock remains out with an apparent head injury.

The Canucks complete the sweep of California and the season appears to be taking off as expected, so Matt and Blake take a look at how it's all come to pass, even with a few players underperforming or out of the lineup. Also, can the Canucks bring this success back home? RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to talk about the game, the hit and the ongoing masterpiece of a season for Quinn Hughes. Jeff also gets into the improved play of Jake DeBrusk and the big defenders as well. Then it's Sam Adekugbe of the Whitecaps as they look to beat LAFC and move on in the MLS playoffs. Sam talks about the atmosphere in LA, the play of Ryan Gauld and the gameplan to beat the black and gold!

RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to talk about the game, the hit and the ongoing masterpiece of a season for Quinn Hughes. Jeff also gets into the improved play of Jake DeBrusk and the big defenders as well.

Sam Adekugbe of the Whitecaps as they look to beat LAFC and move on in the MLS playoffs. Sam talks about the atmosphere in LA, the play of Ryan Gauld and the gameplan to beat the black and gold!

The Canucks try to sweep their California road trip with a win over the Kings, and run their road record to 6-1-0 in the process. Matt and Blake talk about the run of form away from home, and whether Kevin Lankinen can keep this up too.. Plus, Is Erik Brannstrom here to stay as he becomes waiver eligible, and is Dakota Joshua ok? Frank Corrado pays his weekly visit and talks about the fabulous start for Conor Garland, and whether he still even constitutes being a "role player". He also talks about what the return of Demko to practice means for the room. Jeff Marek makes his S & P debut as he launches his new podcast on The Nation Network, he tells some hockey stories and has a rare Lady Byng trophy hot take. Then it's Rob WIlliams of The Daily Hive, and his love for for Sherwood, Garland and the beer wars on Leaf podcasts?!

Frank Corrado pays his weekly visit and talks about the fabulous start for Conor Garland, and whether he still even constitutes being a "role player". He also talks about what the return of Demko to practice means for the room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Marek makes his S & P debut as he launches his new podcast on The Nation Network, he tells some hockey stories and has a rare Lady Byng trophy hot take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob WIlliams of The Daily Hive, and his love for for Sherwood, Garland and the beer wars on Leaf podcasts?!

After a decisive 5-1 Canucks win over Anaheim, Matt and Blake applaud the captain and the role players yet again. The guys get into the contributions of Sherwood, Heinen and others as the team has a chance to sweep the Cali road trip on Thursday. And is Kevin Lankinen the best the goalie in the NHL this season? Laurence Gilman checks in to re-iterate both his admiration of Quinn Hughes and his faith in Elias Pettersson these days, plus he weighs in on whether to sell the farm for Bowen Byram. Then it's Patrick Johnson of The Province with his post game review, where he places Hughes in Canucks history, and are the Canucks maybe even better this season given where they can still improve?