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Jeff Paterson was back in his regular slot. JPat started off by talking about stopping by the Olympic Museum in Switzerland and talked about a few of the notable items he saw there. After a few more interesting Swiss facts, Jeff answered our Bodog Poll Question. Jeff gave his thoughts on why the World Cup of Hockey would be in February and have the league paused, as opposed to before the start of the season. The guys talked more about the salary cap and when it is going to get that big bump, so desperately needed. 

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Head Coach, Vanni Sartini, joined Matt and Blake after a big draw last weekend. Vanni talked about him personally authorizing a playoff format change in the MLS playoff race that would see a spot automatically go to Vancouver and there is only 6 spots now up for grabs. Walking it back a little bit, it is more of a challenge to the players. Vanni gave his thoughts on the charge in Gauld’s game right now. Big players make big change and that is why they make the big bucks. Vanni talked about specific MLS rules that differ from the rest of world, in the form of transfer windows. Vanni gave a very blunt assessment as to why there are no more Italians on the team.

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JPat is back!! Jeff Paterson, back from vacation, joined Matt and Blake for his daily appearance to update… well, not much. Jeff says that is not surprising but after the Stastny signing in CAR, he talked about what a player like that brings and how he could have helped the Canucks. Jeff talked about Kuzmenko and where he will fit into the team. JPat gave his thoughts on where EP40 fits onto a line, be it wing or centre.

Patrick Johnston of the Province and Post Media joined Matt and Blake for his regular Tuesday hit. PJ answered our poll question with his thoughts on who will be the Vancouver Canucks best winger in 2-3 years. Patrick brought up a few points about the definition of positions and how they have changed over times. He elaborated on that with how difficult it can be to pick awards for players that don’t have a defined position. After a quick Kuzmenko update, PJ talked about Nathan Rourke and the likelihood of him being back this season.

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John Shannon joined Matt and Blake for his regular Monday appearance. Right off the hop, John talked about what happened with Kadri and Long Island, as he reported the deal was nearly done, last week. John offered his thoughts on the difference in summers between the Flames and Islanders. Says that Brad Treliving was able to do a lot when it looked like he was in a position of weakness. John talked about the future of the World Junior event and how it translates to TV.

Head Coach of the Vancouver Giants and assistant of the Gold medal winning Canadian Junior team, Michael Dyck, joined Matt and Blake fresh off the big win on Saturday. Michael talked about the process and the 13 month journey that the win was. Coach talked about the big player showing up, including their captain Mason McTavish. Also talked about the goal line save that he has never seen before. Michael talked about his other players that were in the tournament.

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Rob Williams, National Editor of the Daily Hive joined Matt and Blake for his regular Friday hit. Rob talked about the Canucks hiring spree and the positions they are looking for. Audio rights may or may not have come up. Rob told us why Canucks fans are so up in arms about the hall of fame selection pictures on the side of their building and if it was a slight to the Vancouver Canucks.

Rick Dhaliwal took a break from his summer vacation to chat about the very latest in what he is hearing with the Vancouver Canucks. Rick brought up a new name that could be a target of management. Rick talked about the secondary FA market and the cost of some of these guys. Rick talked about the tough situation the Calgary Flames put Canucks management in with their contract to Nazem Kadri. Dhali says that the Flames were able to give away Monahan with a sweetener and he explains why the Canucks aren’t in a position to do that. Moving along, Rick talked about Mike DiPietro and where his career could go from here. To finish Rick talked about Nathan Rourke and the season he is having this year and where he might play next season.

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TSN’s Cheryl Pounder joined Matt and Blake from the World Jr’s. Cheryl talked about the environment in the building with smaller crowds and how it is getting better as Canada moves along. Cheryl gave an incredibly in-depth analysis of Connor Bedard and what will make him a star in the NHL and how being in the building, looking down on him gives a much better perspective than watching on TV. Other players Cheryl talked about were McTavish and Dylan Garand. She talked about who she has to go to the finals of the tournament.

Calgary sports personality, Ryan Pinder, joined Matt and Blake in studio to talk about the big news of the day. Ryan broke down the new Calgary lineup and why it didn’t work earlier for Toffoli. Ryan talked about some old Canucks in Markstrom and Tanev.

Scott Rintoul, Vancouver Sportscaster, joined Matt and Blake for his weekly hit to take a look around the Vancouver sports scene. We went around the horn with Scott for his thoughts on Nazem Kadri signing in Calgary, the BC Lions and a big win by the Whitecaps at B.C. Place vs Colorado.

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Patrick Johnston of the Province, joined Matt and Blake for his weekly appearance. Patrick talked about JT Miller, Connor Bedard and today and yesterday’s Bodog Poll Question on if Bedard will ever be McDavid and who is the toughest Canucks player ever.

BC Lions place-kicker, Sean Whyte, joined Matt and Blake. Sean talked about what it is like to have a front row seat to the best team in the CFL. Sean talked about the journey through Junior and the steps Wally had him go through. Sean talked about his relationship with Wally, how great it is to be home with his parents able to be at every game. Also chatting about becoming a firefighter.

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Our old buddy, Rob Fai of Nation Extreme Wrestling (NEW), joined Matt and Blake to chat about his upcoming show at Nat Bailey Stadium. Rob talked about the evolution of NEW and what he hopes for in his 2nd year of business. Rob put his old baseball hat on and talked about his friend and new Blue Jays manager, John Schneider.

Jonah Sigel of YYZsportsmedia.com joined Matt and Blake to talk about some of the changes in the Canadian media landscape. He gave us his thoughts on Bell moving on from their chief national anchor. Also talked about the Canucks audio rights and where they might be headed.

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John Shannon of the Bob McCown Podcast and our Monday NHL insider joined Matt and Blake in his usual slot. John talked about J.T. Miller and if or when anything might happen. The guys talked about when the Kadri contract might be announced and who is signing him. Even dove in the CFL and Nathan Rourke and the waves he is making across the country. 

Vasek Pospisil joined Matt and Blake ahead of the Odlum Brown Tournament, here in Vancouver. Vasek talked about the grind of professional tennis and notes that like anything there are ups and down. The guys talked about the family support he has had from family travelling all over the world. Vasek talked about having to qualify for the US Open for the first time in 11 years. Vasek talked about if the ATP could see the same split as the PGA when it comes to the LIV Tour. He had some very interesting things to say.

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Rob Williams, National Editor of the Daily Hive, was back with Sekeres and Price after a few weeks away. Rob chatted with Matt and Blake about all things Canucks radio rights and where you might be able to find it. Also World Junior attendance and the Odlum Brown making a star studded return to Vancouver.

Jay DeMerit joined Matt and Blake to catch up and talk a little footy on both sides of the border. Jay gave his thoughts on the evolution of the game in North America, saying that if he had decided to stay as a walk-on in Chicago, he would have made 18K per year. That’s why he went over to England. Jay talked about his Rise and Shine camp for teenagers.

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TSN’s Farhan Lalji joined Matt and Blake from Toronto where he is hosting the panel for TNF. He will be wearing his slides from last weeks sidelines. Farhan gave his thoughts on the upcoming Lions game and why they are favourites in Calgary. Farhan gave his thoughts on Nathan Rourke and why coaches around the league are also heaping praise on the young QB.

Scott Rintoul joined for his weekly Thursday appearance. Scott talked about a wide range of topics, including a few recent poll questions. We also talked about his TSS Rovers and their inaugural Championship season.

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