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It’s a gorgeous day in Vancouver, but the boys kick off the show with some doom and gloom, breaking down the multiple mistakes that have been made during Jim Benning’s time at the helm of the Canucks.

The Welcome Matt dives into the Tyler Toffoli piece from the Player’s Tribune, where Toffoli stated that no offer was even made from the Canucks to the winger during the offseason. 

Wyatt Arndt from the Athletic follows and breaks down why the Canucks are in their current situation, and why this offseason is going to be one of the biggest in the organizations history. 

Wyatt’s colleague at the Athletic, our Thursday Canucks insider, Thomas Drance joins after Hashtags and starts off stating that he doesn’t feel that the Canucks would be a playoff team if they had signed Toffoli. Drance explains why he doesn’t feel that Loui Eriksson’s contract was Benning’s biggest mistake, and rather it was the free agent signings Jay Beagle and Antoine Roussel on July 1st, 2018 that were ultimately what messed up the salary cap to improve the roster.

The Price is Right takes a look at the sexy first round matchups in NHL playoffs, taking aim at the sunshine states, where the matchups are the most intriguing. 

Jeff Paterson stops in for his daily hit and answers the sub poll question, where we asked if Toffoli has re-signed with the Canucks, would they be a playoff team. J Pat wonders why the Canucks haven’t been more creative with Elias Pettersson on the power play, while wondering what the ceiling is going to be for the Canucks all-star centre. 

Take 5 follows J Pat, where the boys debate whether the Canucks or the Flames have the brighter future.

The wraps as it always does with all the Errors and Omissions. 

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It’s a special day for us, as Jeff Paterson sits in to co-host the entire show.

The Welcome Matt warns the Canucks that they’re trending in the direction of the Buffalo Sabres, and that players these days won’t hesitate to force their way out if things continue to go down hill. 

We give J Pat centre stage throughout the first two hours, with a deep dive conversation on the plight of the Canucks this season and just how important this upcoming offseason is for the organization. 

TSN director of scouting Craig Button joins to kick off the third hour, and gives his analysis on 15-year old Connor Bedard, who shined for Canada at the U18 world championship. Craig’s latest “Craig’s List” is out, and he gives his breakdown of who he feels will be the top prospects in this years NHL entry draft, while also giving us a preview of some of the series he’s looking forward to in the first round of the NHL playoffs. 

We play Hot Take on a Wednesday and it gets spicy between Sekeres and Wadden. The show wraps up with the Errors and Omissions. 

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It’s a day that’s far too familiar in Vancouver, it’s the day after the Canucks are mathematically eliminated from the postseason, so we do our best to unpack yet another unsuccessful season.

The Welcome Matt wonders how Travis Green survives to coach another season in Vancouver, as the lame duck head coach showed his cards today, stating that Jim Benning wants him back, but wonders if ownership feels the same way

Whitecaps FC gaffer Marc Dos Santos follows and gives his thoughts on the ‘Caps solid start to the season, the emergence of Cristian Dajome and what’s happening with the clubs search for a number 10 midfielder. 

JD Burke from Elite Prospects follows MDS, and breaks down the top talent in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. JD shoots down Luke Hughes (brother of Quinn) being a good fit for the Canucks, and gives his analysis on the season that Canucks rookie Nils Hoglander has had. 

The Price is Right takes a look at Jim Benning’s tenure as the Canucks general manager, and wonders how a GM with such a blemished resume continues to hold his job. 

Jeff Paterson follows and begins by breaking down Travis Green’s comments from today, where the Canucks head coach sent a shot across the bow towards ownership, putting the ball in their court when it comes to his contract extension. J Pat wonders if Green is hesitating to play the kids because he is likely not going to be around to see them develop. 

Another edition of Hot Take on a Tuesday follows J Pat, and we cap of the show with all the Errors and Omissions. 

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Massive weekend is the world of sports, so much too unpack on today’s show.

The Welcome Matt focuses in on the mixed messaging we’ve heard between the CFL and the province of British Columbia.

WHL exceptional player, 15-year old Connor Bedard from the Regina Pats follows and shares his experience playing for Canada at the U18’s, winning a gold medal as an underage player. Connor also expands on his first season in the dub, and how challenging the season has been. 

Our Monday NHL insider John Shannon follows Bedard and gives his thoughts on Jack Eichel’s comments today, after the Sabres superstar expressed his frustration about the season in Buffalo. Shannon also states that Travis Green wants to remain in Vancouver and wonders what exactly is holding things up. 

The Price is Right suggests that despite a good start to the season, the Whitecaps need to open the wallet and get that number 10 player they so desperately need. 

Jeff Paterson joins for his first hit of the week and gives a rundown of all the Canuck players that have made their NHL debuts this year. J Pat also weighs in on the poll question, where we asked if the Canucks should pursue an Elias Pettersson for Jack Eichel trade.

We play Memo To on a Monday and conclude the show with all the Errors and Omissions. 

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It’s a celebratory show as we celebrate what would have been the 20 year anniversary of Team/TSN 1040 sports talk radio.

The Welcome Matt features a special appearance from legendary sportscaster David Pratt. Big Daddy shares his story and his favourite moments while working at 1040. 

One of the founders of 1040 Tom Mayenknecht follows and explains just how the station came to fruition and why the late Paul Carson and Tom thought that sports talk radio could work in Vancouver.

Our Friday Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal joins next. Dhali was a day one employee at 1040 and once had a legendary night in Vegas that will live forever in Vancouver sports talk lore. 

Iain McLetchie follows a condensed version of Tell Me I’m Wrong and divulges what 1040 had planned for the 20 year anniversary and his tales during his 15+ years working at the station.

Jeff Paterson joins for his last hit of the week. J Pat was also a long time 1040 employee who saw and did almost everything at the station over his two stints, including doing play-by-play for a boxing match at the River Rock. 

We play Hot Take for the last time this week, where Andrew drops a take that Matt and Blake just can’t wrap their heads around.

Errors and Omissions wraps up the show as we head into the weekend. 

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