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It’s draft day in the NFL and the Canucks are in Toronto to face the hated Maple Leafs, so to say this is a big show would be an understatement! 

The Welcome Matt features some quotes from Rob Braley, the son of former BC Lions owner David Braley, where Rob lets us know his families feelings on the CFL/XFL merger and just what that potential partnership will mean for the Leos.

Our NFL insider Charean Williams joins and begins by talking about the Aaron Rodgers situation with the Packers and whether or not the reigning NFL MVP is on the trade block. Charean also expands on the reporting that Rodgers is still in the running to be the new host of Jeopardy. Charean also speculates that Russell Wilson will force a trade out of Seattle if the Seahawks don’t win a Super Bowl this year. 

Thomas Drance follows and comes in guns a blazing! Drance goes to bat for Jimmy Vesey, stating that the Canucks newcomer is one of the better options the team has to produce offence in its bottom six. Drance also gives his insight on what Kole Lind will bring to the Canucks lineup, as the rookie makes his NHL debut versus the Leafs, and whether or not the reports about the Canucks and Travis Green are in negotiations for a contract extension, or if the club is posturing at the moment.  

The Price is Right pays homage to the career of former Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller.

Jeff Paterson joins for his daily chat and questions the “code” in discussing the beating Alex Edler endured from Wayne Simmons in a first period fight that stemmed from an Edler knee on knee that put Zach Hyman out back on April 18th. J Pat also gives his thoughts on the Travis Green contract talk, questioning the teams handling of the situation. 

Take 5 is a contentious debate about whether Aaron Rodgers would be better suited to be traded to New England or San Francisco.

The show wraps with all the Errors and Omissions. 

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It’s a rare midweek afternoon game for the Canucks, so this episode features in-show intermissions just like the old days at our former home.

The Welcome Matt goes down a road not often travelled by Matt, as he gives his review of the movie Paddington 2, which we found out yesterday is the lone movie on Rotten Tomatoes that has a 100 percent approval rating.

First intermission coverage features an old friend, as Dave Tomlinson joins to break down the period and get us updated on the Mighty Ducks show that he’s been working on.

The Price is Right takes a look at the multiple coaching vacancies that potentially are going to pop up around the NHL.

Craig Button joins for his weekly hit and begins by stating the grim reality of the Canucks playoff chances. Button also gives his take on how Seattle will handle the expansion draft and his insight on who he thinks will represent Canada at the IIHF World Championship. 

Tell Me I’m Wrong reveals that Matt has never seen the movie Princess Bride!

The Canucks game comes to a conclusion, so Jeff Paterson joins for a recap. After the loss to the Sens today J Pat points out that the Canucks, despite owning games in hand, are now officially in the basement of the North Division. 

We play another edition of Hot Take on Wednesday and finish off the show with all the Errors and Omissions. 

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Back once again for another big show with more big announcements right off the top.

The Welcome Matt kicks things off, where Sekeres takes a look at the long list of top athletes that failed to win a championship comparing them by sport.

Former Canucks goaltender Kirk McLean joins to promote the Canucks Country Rocks virtual charity event that happens this Thursday. Kirk also gives his insight on the Canucks current situation in between the pipes.

Our new regular contributor JD Burke joins for his debut hit on the new show, and begins by unpacking the Canucks COVID outbreak, whether he thinks the Canucks are closer to competing for a Stanley Cup than the Senators are, and the current state of NHL prospects heading into the upcoming draft.

The Price is Right focuses in on the World Under 18 hockey championship and how it will be a key tournament for NHL scouts to gauge prospects during a pandemic year.

Jeff Paterson joins for his daily chat and begins by breaking down the far odds the Canucks now have to make the postseason. J Pat also wonders why the prospect pool is so shallow for the Canucks. It’s the first day of Ask J Pat where we flag one question from the audience for our man on the Canucks beat. 

The concludes with Hot Take on a Tuesday and all the Errors and Omissions. 

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The week begins with a bang, as it’s a game day for the Vancouver Canucks on the road in the nations capital for game three of four versus the Senators.

The Welcome Matt questions the Canucks handling of the salary cap, after it was revealed last week that Olli Juolevi wasn’t in the lineup because of lack of cap space.

Former Province sports editor Jonathan McDonald joins the show next and goes down memory lane of the Canucks 2011 run to the Stanley Cup final, revealing a story about a late night call from Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini the night after the Canucks lost game 6 of the first round in Chicago. Jonathan also reminisced about Jason Botchford’s life as a groundbreaking sports journalist during his time on the sports beat in Vancouver. 

Our Monday NHL insider John Shannon follows and the former executive producer of Hockey Night in Canada feels that the Canucks and Flames will go down to the wire to determine the final playoff spot in the North Division. John also said that he’s heard that a contract extension offer has been made by the Canucks to head coach Travis Green. 

The Price is Right wonders what the NHL on TNT would look like, and whether the league can assemble a panel that could be as entertaining as the NBA on TNT panel.

Jeff Paterson joins for his daily hit and breaks down how the runway for the Calgary Flames is beginning to get shorter as they try to chase down the Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff spot in the North. 

The show concludes with an electric version of Memo To and a spicy recap of all the Errors and Omissions. 

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The show begins with some news as the fellas found out yesterday that a certain sports station has banned their promo spot that has been running during Canucks broadcasts.

The Welcome Matt takes aim across the pond, where English football fans had a hand in the fall of the proposed Super League that dissolved as quickly as it was established. 

Whitecaps FC reporter JJ Adams makes his debut on the new show and gives praise to the ‘Caps for their big win over Portland last weekend. After what was a difficult debut season for Lucas Cavalllini JJ explains what the Canadian National striker wants to bring to the pitch this season. JJ also tells us what he’s hearing about the various designated players the ‘Caps are speaking with. 

Hashtags - the best and worst of Twitter follows JJ. 

Our Friday Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal joins next and begins with an update on where Nikita Tryamkin stands with the Canucks. Dhaliwal also gives his thoughts on what Travis Green should do with all the young players that are chomping at the bit to get into the lineup. Dhaliwal also gives updates on Tyler Motte and Elias Pettersson’s health and what he’s hearing about the future home of the Canucks AHL franchise. 

Price is Right focuses on Thatcher Demko’s performance last night. 

Tell Me I’m Wrong and Canucks clips from this mornings practice follows.

Jeff Paterson joins for his last hit of the week and starts off talking about Demko’s health in last nights game and wonders if the Canucks starter will get the night off tomorrow to get to full health for the first of two in the nations capital starting on Monday. J Pat also elaborates on the discussion of when Travis Green is going to start playing some of the young prospects that are knocking on the door to get into the lineup. 

The show wraps with all the Errors and Omissions as we head into the weekend. 

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