Matt and Blake discuss Ian Cole getting a load-management scratch, and whether the Canucks might consider Noah Juulsen in Cole's stead in the postseason. They talk about Casey DeSmith making a fourth straight start and playing in a fifth consecutive game in place of the injured Thatcher Demko. The NHL season, is it too long? What could schedules look like if not every Western and Eastern team play each other every year? The black Skate jersey being the primary playoff attire, Thursday's game...

Pettersson's prowess propels PP, Canucks outlast the Sabres. Matt and Blake have a lot to discuss after the stars came out to play for the Canucks vs. Buffalo, Pettersson’s 3 points, Hughes and his hits, and Miller being Miller. Is it a sign that the Canucks are figuring things out?  TSN’s Frank Corrado stops by to break down the game and what it means down the stretch, including the possible resurgence of Ilya Mikheyev and avoiding a lull before the postseason.  Then, it’s Rob Williams from...

Homestand Part 2! After 3 days off the game schedule, the Canucks get back at it this week starting with the Sabres, with yet another lineup shuffle from head coach Rick Tocchet. Matt and Blake go over those changes and the importance of these next 3 games against non-playoff teams. John Shannon stops by with his take on the readiness of the Canucks for playoff hockey, on the possibility of team-friendly deals for the many Canucks UFAs, and on some bigger NHL issues like expansion and rule...

Homestand Part 2! After 3 days off the game schedule, the Canucks get back at it this week starting with the Sabres, with yet another lineup shuffle from head coach Rick Tocchet. Matt and Blake go over those changes and the importance of these next 3 games against non-playoff teams.  John Shannon stops by with his take on the readiness of the Canucks for playoff hockey, on the possibility of team-friendly deals for the many Canucks UFAs, and on some bigger NHL issues like expansion and rule...

Troubles for Elias x2! Lindholm and Pettersson get the spotlight from Matt and Blake as offensive struggles continue for the two Swedish centres, especially in the wake of back to back letdown losses for the Canucks. Jeff Paterson stops by from Rinkwide Vancouver, and points out that the Canucks have blown leads, and very early leads, too often of late and aren’t able to finish the games right now. The nine-game homestead is only 30 percent done, but the Canucks do need to stay above 500 the...

Troubles for Elias x2! Lindholm and Pettersson get the spotlight from Matt and Blake as offensive struggles continue for the two Swedish centres, especially in the wake of back to back letdown losses for the Canucks.  Jeff Paterson stops by from Rinkwide Vancouver, and points out that the Canucks have blown leads, and very early leads, too often of late and aren’t able to finish the games right now. The nine-game homestead is only 30 percent done, but the Canucks do need to stay above 500 the...

Matt and Blake talk about potential first-round opponents, a spirited Canucks practice, the push to the playoffs, defence pair shuffling, Elias Lindholm's fit going forward, Elias Pettersson's poor game in Colorado and owning it Thursday, Rick Tocchet wanting more wall work from his wingers, free agency this summer, a college signing, wingspan (!), and the GMs meeting reviewing LTIR load-ups. Frank Corrado stops by to talk about the best matchup for the Canucks in the first round, how Elias...

Matt and Blake discuss the 4-3 overtime loss to Colorado, the season sweep by the Avs, the Canucks against the best in the West, another no-show from Elias Pettersson against a top opponent, the Avs best players taking over, Josh Manson's hit on J.T. Miller, Nikita Zadorov's response and Gordie Howe hat trick, the officiating, Canucks blowing leads, Ilya Mikheyev finally getting a goal, Conor Garland's continued strong play, poor Casey DeSmith taking the loss, EP-D reporting to Abbotsford,...

Matt and Blake live without Thatcher Demko, Casey DeSmith as the starting goalie, and the final frontier: the Colorado Avalanche. The Canucks have wins against every Western Conference team except Colorado heading into Wednesday's game. The guys also talk about the Norris Trophy showdown: Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar; head coach Rick Tocchet's comments on DeSmith; Tyler Myers' return to action; new contracts for front-office employees and a promotion for Ryan Johnson; as well as Christian...

DeSmith is DeStarter - The Canucks get set for the Demko-less spell, and call up Arturs Silovs to backup vs the Avs on Wednesday. Matt and Blake debate the readiness of the team to win “meaningful games in March” without their Vezina contender, and whether or not fans should expect to see Silovs get any starts in the NHL before the end of the season.  Rink Wide: Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by with the very latest from practice and his own thoughts on the goaltending. Plus, will the line...

Demko Drama! The Canucks had one of their most impressive wins of the season on the weekend vs the Jets, but Thatcher Demko’s early departure in that game has Canucks nation rightfully concerned. Matt and Blake discuss how Demko’s workload has figured into this, and what the trust level is in the #2, Casey DeSmith. They also weigh in on the Canucks defensive play of late and how that might factor in their ability to absorb the loss of Demko.  The Province’s Patrick Johnston stops by to weigh...

Matt and Blake pull a Seinfeld. A show about nothing after the Canucks do jack squat at the NHL Trade Deadline. The guys discuss what the Canucks didn't do in terms of not acquiring a player, nor signing Phil Kessel. They talk about whether they should have beaten the price Winnipeg paid for Tyler Toffoli, missing out on Jake Guentzel, and Jason Zucker. Other topics include: bargain prices for teams with cap space & the Canucks' lack thereof, not wanting to go 'all-in' and sell the farm,...

Trades, trades, and more trades! But still quiet for the Canucks... Matt and Blake talk about where the Canucks are right now in their pursuit of roster improvements, just as the West Conference contenders around them continue to wheel and deal. Tyler Toffoli and Jake Guentzel remain possibilities but nothing seems close. Canucks analyst and ESPN broadcaster Ray Ferraro stops by with his thoughts on the roller coaster of news around the Canucks, he talks about the fit for Elias Lindholm in...

Matt and Blake discuss the latest trade deadline rumblings and the arms race igniting in the West. Canucks' exploration of a Elias Lindholm for Jake Guentzel deal, Vancouver's interest in Arizona winger Jason Zucker, Vasily Podkolzin being sent down, the Avalanche adding Sean Walker and Casey Mittelstadt (while parting with two B.C. boys), the Oilers adding Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick, Vegas getting Anthony Mantha, the Kings positioning themselves, a buyer's market shaping up (great for...

Deadline Day minus 3! The trade targets are coming fast and furious for the Canucks, and around the league, and today Matt and Blake wonder how far the team is ready to go before Friday. Is there a player that would peel free Jonathan Lekkerimäki? Or Tom Willander?” Or even a soon-to-be 20-goal scorer in Nils Höglander? The Globe and Mail’s Gary Mason stops by for a walk down memory lane on the last time the Canucks were in this position, plus after years of losing, is ownership pushing an...

Blake returns and joins Matt in discussing which wingers work best for the Canucks before trade deadline. The guys talked about the 2-1 win in Anaheim, the needed performance from Casey DeSmith, the return of Vasily Podkolzin, the continued evolution of Nils Höglander, the loss of Tyler Myers to injury, how much the roster has changed since they last played in Anaheim, the struggles of the Hughes-Hronek defence pair over the last month, and the good health of the club throughout the season....

Elias Pettersson has signed an 8-year extension worth $92.8 million for an average annual value worth $11.6 million. Matt, Blake and Rink Wide: Vancouver's Jeff Paterson get into all the details on a special emergency edition of Sekeres & Price. Presented by Applewood Auto Group. Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by The Nation Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Matt and Jeff discuss the 5-1 loss to the Kings and whether their play over the last fortnight is a blip or something deeper, as the Canucks fall out of first place in the overall league standings. They talk about Rick Tocchet's harsh comments on his team, 6-7 guys not going, "egregious" details, having "lost" their staples of playing without the puck, that Elias Pettersson needs to get going, the criticism of Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek. They analyze the events of this week on the...

Matt and Jeff discuss Frank Seravalli's report that Elias Pettersson is now ready to talk extension with the Canucks, and that the sides are considering an eight-year deal. They discuss what brought this about, whether the noise in the market was a contributing factor, fans and media getting anxious, head coach Rick Tocchet musing that it might be a distraction and effected his play, even the surging popularity of J.T. Miller? The guys also discuss the Chris Tanev trade and whether the...

Matt and JPat discuss the overtime loss to the Pens, another magnificent game from J.T. Miller, whether they were wrong about Miller, the crowd chanting his name and J.T. playing dumb, Rick Tocchet saying he needs more guys going while singling out Miller as the exception, Nils Höglander reaching 200 NHL games and his continued development with some good (another goal) and some bad (culpability on tying goal), Elias Lindholm's struggles, Arshdeep Bains' first week in the NHL, that vaunted...

Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson of Rink Wide: Vancouver muse over Elias Pettersson trades, and whether it's time to start wondering what those could look like this summer. They discuss Elias Lindholm's mediocre start as a Canuck, where he fits best in the lineup. Thatcher Demko's workload is a topic, as is new power play formations at morning skate and whether Phil Kessel is the tonic for that struggling unit. Other topics include: the game against the Penguins, interest in Brandon...

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson sits in for Blake Price and unpacks a busy weekend for the Canucks. Topics include: the comeback win over Boston, the play of J.T. Miller and who is team MVP?; the return of the Green Men & the energy at Rogers Arena; teams calling about Elias Pettersson & why he isn't willing to re-sign ATM; stacking the three centres and giving them their own lines; the play of Arshdeep Bains on multiple lines and with no practices; Vancouver's interest in...

Canucks showing Kraks?? Lots to chew on for Matt and Blake after a lacklustre effort in Seattle, and the guys follow the coach’s lead on this one. We hear from Rick Tocchet after the game, and his call for players to pick up their game. Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson was down in the emerald city and stops by with his post-game report, his thoughts on the Canucks PP and Elias Pettersson’s form, plus a look ahead to the Canucks vs Bruins.  Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli checks in with...

Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks' three-game skid, whether the game in Seattle is must-win, the Western and Pacific standings and what could happen with another loss, where the Kraken rivalry stands, Arshdeep Bains' promotion to J.T. Miller's line, the changes to PP1, Pius Suter on the Teddy Blueger line, the roster moves with Dakota Joshua, Carson Soucy and Jett Woo, the dads' trip, and two Canucks prospects making Craig Button's list of Top 50. Brenton Demko, father of Canucks goalie...

Adversity is officially here for the Canucks! 3 straight losses after the defeat in Denver, so that has Matt and Blake looking at exactly what might be wrong with the team, and what might realistically be changed to stop the bleeding.  Irfaan Gaffar stops by with his take on the game vs the Avs, including the NHL debut of Arshdeep Bains. The guys get into whether Bains might actually be a part of the solution moving forward, and where he fits in. Irf also chimes in on the pursuit of Chris...