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We kick off the show with the ‘Welcome Matt’ where Sekeres wonders if the Canucks will be able to sign Hughes and Pettersson with their current cap constrictions.

Michael Reilly joined the show to talk about how he is dealing with his injuries. The benefits of having some time to practice before getting to play. The differences between team exercises through the pandemic and how it fits into his lifestyle. Also talking about getting back on the field and being a part of a team through the first month and a half of the season. What he expects from Montreal this weekend, who are without their head coach, Khari Jones. As well a little about the man and that he hopes he is doing well with a Covid positive diagnosis. Finally, his grade on how the media and fans are doing with the switch from Mike to Michael.

Chris Higgins joined the show to preview the upcoming rookie camp and a surprise with who will be there to help. He breaks down what players need to work on which skills to get them to the next level. Talked about the difference in a player at this rookie level compared to players with a year or two of pro under their belt. Talks about the kind of environment the Canucks want to bring these players. Also a bit on the Canucks of old, when he played.

The Price is Right delves into the start of hockey season with various leagues either underway or training camp right around the corner. 

Our Canucks Reporter, Jeff Paterson joined the show in his regular 5 o’clock spot with an exact, to the second update for when he will be allowed back in the rink. Also chatting about why DiPietro would be involved in Canucks rookie camp. Mentions who is already in town and what they are up to until main camp starts, including if there is any word on the two big players who remain unsigned. Jeff talks about the importance for reporters of being in the dressing room and having access to the players and how much it helps coverage. Talks about Bo Horvat and how he foresees his next few years and wonders if he would want to stick around this team if it continues the way it’s going.  Finishing up by talking about who he thinks will get the first shot at the NHL level or the rookie participants. 

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The show begins with a special announcement as we reveal the plans for the debut of Rink Wide featuring our Canucks reporter Jeff Paterson and S&P producer Andrew Wadden. 

The Welcome Matt gives praise to the Payton & Eli side cast they premiered last night during Monday Night Football. 

Adnan Virk from the MLB Network joins and talks about the improbable run the Blue Jays have had, vaulting themselves into the first wild card spot in the American League, and whether or not he thinks the Mariners can hold on and make the playoffs. 

Our new weekly contributor Patrick Johnston follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and tells us he doesn’t know what the hold up is with getting Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes’ contracts done, why he thinks that Jack Rathbone is going to be a player that could breakout for the Canucks this year, and who he’s going to have an eye on at the prospects camp.

The Price is Right focuses in the Carolina Hurricanes who announced their 100 percent vaccinated as an organization while dwelling in a state that has a vaccination rate that’s under 50 percent. 

Jeff Paterson joins for his daily hit and explains the plan for the Rink Wide show, why he doesn’t think the Canucks rivalry with the Seattle Kraken will reach the heights of the battle of Alberta or the Rangers-Islanders in New York, and questions Jim Benning’s negotiation strategy.

Matt looks to sizzle on Hot Take.

The show wraps with all the Errors & Omissions. 

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The Welcome Matt gives a tip of the cap to BC Lions quarterback Michael Reilly, after a dominant performance from the veteran pivot over the weekend.

NFL insider Charean Williams follows and gives praise to the Arizona Cardinals, tells us why the NFC West is going to be a dog fight this year, why she still thinks the Packers are the favourite to win the NFC North, and gives her pick for the Monday nighter.

John Shannon follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and tells us why he doesn’t think that the Canucks will play hardball with Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes’ contract negotiations, why he thinks that term and not money is the real issue that’s holding up a lot of the RFA contracts around the NHL, and why he doesn’t think it’s a big deal if Sidney Crosby misses training camp.

The Price is Right looks at the lack of depth the Canucks have within their prospects pool.

Jeff Paterson joins for his daily hit and explains why he doesn’t think that Pettersson and Hughes deals will be done by the end of this week, questions how the Canucks are going to pull off it’s rookie camp with just one goalie and three defensemen in camp, and why he thinks that fans overvalue what Jett Woo is.

We read all the memos on Memo To.

The show wraps with all the Errors & Omissions. 

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The Welcome Matt focuses on the 10-year anniversary of the World Trade Centre attack and how the sports world helped the people of New York with the healing process. 

Seahawks insider Gregg Bell follows and tells us about where he was on September11th, 2001, tells us what the lineup will look like for both the ‘Hawks and the Colts on Sunday, and gives his playoff prediction for the ‘Hawks this season. 

Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter and tells us how much money has been put into the Abbotsford Canucks roster, who he thinks is a fair comparable for Elias Pettersson’s next contract, how Travis Green is feeling about not having his two star players signed, whether or not the Canucks are interested in UFA forward Tyler Ennis, and what trade rumours he’s hearing about heading into NHL training camps.

The Price is Right pays tribute to Leylah Annie Fernandez’s run at the US Open. 

Jeff Paterson joins for his last hit of the week and begins by questioning the Flames signing of former Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson, tells us why he thinks that Tanner Pearson is better served playing on the Canucks third line, who he thinks will be the key to the Canucks penalty kill this season, and why Bo Horvat hasn’t been successful as a penalty killer.

Wadden tries to sizzle on Hot Take. 

The show wraps with all the Errors & Omissions. 

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The Welcome Matt and the Price is Right are dedicated to Matt and Blake’s NFL season picks. The boys give their complete picks including divisions, wild cards, conference championships and Super Bowl.

Canucks insider Thomas Drance follows Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter, and tells us about what roster battles he’s focusing on at Canucks training camp, who he thinks could be a dark horse to crack the lineup, where Jonah Gadjovich is at with his development, who he thinks will take on the penalty killing role in the forward group, and tells us whether or not he thinks Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes will take “home town” discounts.

Our Canucks reporter Jeff Paterson joins for his daily hit and waxes on about Leylah Annie Fernandez’s run at the US Open, talks about the career of David Backes, and who he thinks will emerge among the depth players at Canucks training camp.

The boys debate on Take 5 whose future is brighter? Canadian men’s tennis or women’s players?

The show wraps with all the Errors & Omissions. 

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