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JPat in his regular spot. Talked about Miller and how the Canucks are getting it done without him scoring goals. Talked about the chances of making the playoffs . There is some wiggle room, they don’t have to be perfect. All is not lost. Talked about Conor Garland. Thinks that he is running out of runway to salvage his season but can play a role in getting the team to the playoffs. Talked about Bruce Boudreau. It’s hard to understand how they could move on from him. Management focus is on letting him coach the remaining games of the season. Thinks he has done enough.
Patrick Johnston, our Tuesday regular, joined Matt and Blake. Talked about playoff chances. Talked about Bruce for Jack Adams. This is how he won it in 08. Even getting this close, he deserves consideration. Same goes for Demko and his chances at the Vezina. PJ talked about his chat with Pat Brisson. Talked about Luke Schenn.
Our friend and former voice of the Vancouver Canucks, Jon Abbott joined Matt and Blake in studio. Talked about calling Ottawa Senators games and NLL games on TSN. Talked about the Canucks and how they are perceived nationally. To see JT Miller and a big year from Horvat. Demko is the player he gets asked about the most.

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Ryan Miller joined us for a holiday Monday special. Ryan started off talking about becoming a father for the 2nd time. Talked about managing his son’s team. He laughed at the other parents on the team, where his son also plays with Matt Greene’s kid. Talked about how he got into hockey. His grandfather came from Regina, his dad was born there but then settled in Michigan. His first memories of hockey were watching his cousins play for Michigan State in 84. Did some growing up in California. Started playing in Santa Clara where he got his first taste of playing goalie. Playing against his cousins, he was just a shooter-tutor for them. Instilled at a young age, to work hard. Talked about some really good teams at MS that were ranked #1. Very balanced team.
Talked about going from school to the World Championships. Said it was pretty cool to be there with all the fans. Talked about going pro in a lockout year. Had a really good team in Rochester. Talked about years in BUF and a season where he played 76 games. Lindy Ruff relied heavily on his goaltenders and for whatever reason he felt comfortable slotting him into more games. Says it didn’t have a positive impact, overall, after missing the playoffs.
Talked about all the outdoor events he has played in. Was a little bit trippy to be playing in the football stadium in his hometown. Was cool to be a part of so many big moments at the centre of the hockey world.
Talked about 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Was a highlight but also bittersweet. If anyone was going to score, might as well have been Sid. Talked a little bit about connecting with with him for an interesting relationship over the year. Has had good hockey experiences with him, competing and training together.
Talked about why he decided to sign with the Canucks. It was a very veteran group, his first year. Talked about his time in Vancouver. To be a part of the Canucks was a huge highlight for him. Just really liked this area and hopes to get back here and remind his son where he was born. Hopefully get some skiing in now that he is retired. Talked about being part of the Hockey Wives show.
Talked about his retirement process. Talked about what he is up to now. Working as a consultant in the hockey ops department. But really just trying to be around with a new baby and keeping it to his family.

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Former Vancouver Canuck, Cory Schneider, joined Matt and Blake for a special Easter weekend special show. Talked about finally getting in with the Islanders. Had a rough start leading into covid. Things snowballed from there. Was feeling good about his game in the American League before he got called up in Jersey. Talked about signing with the Isles. It was a familiar option for him with Lou there. Going on a deep playoff run with the team reinvigorated him. Says he wasn’t about playing in the AHL. A lot of people look down at it but he hadn’t played in a year and a half. He just wanted to play games and prove to himself that he could still play. Talked about what he heard from other guys who had contemplated retirement. Was as nervous for his last start as he was when he broke into the league. Talked about how great it is for his family to see him play in the NHL again. Win or lose he is proud of himself to be back when people thought he wasn’t going to play again. Not touting himself as an underdog. Cory talked about his living situation. Commuted from Jersey to Long Island all of last year. Talked about the accent and not having a BOS accent. Says the biggest factor is that his parents aren’t originally from there. Talked about why he chose to go to Boston College. Education was very important to him. Hockey was a luxury for him. He needed to have good grades to be able to play. Cory talked about some of the players he played with who don’t fit the natural hockey body style. Cory does not want to talk about his Beanpot record… would rather win a Frozen Four.
Talked about breaking into Manitoba with the Moose. He felt ready for pro after three years of college. Would have loved to play a fourth year but saw the money that he didn’t want to turn down. The team gave him the max, which caught him off-guard. Knew nothing about Winnipeg, even as an educated guy. Talked about Scott Arniel. Talked about the time he was called out by Arnie. Told him he wasn’t ready for pro, from what he’d seen. Had kind of left him alone to that point. After that meeting, he started to play the best he had ever played. Says the reason he was still in the A was because he was a first round pick, otherwise would have been sent to the ECHL. Says they talk more as piers now, rather than a player-coach relationship. You can take those moment and it can go either way. Says it led him to the path he went on. Talked about how he felt after Lu signed a 12 year deal. Wasn’t a fan of it at the start but all worked out. Talked about his relationship with Luongo. Very easy with Lu. Tough competitor. Says that Roberto quickly made it clear that he wouldn’t be hard on him. Got to learn from two of the best goalies to ever play. Try's not to rehash what could have been. If you told him when he drafted that the career he had was what he would have, he would have said hell ya. Don’t feel sorry for him, he is fine. Don’t be sad for him. Be sad for what is going on in the world. Has never gotten to really know Bo Horvat, though he knows him well. The first couple years, the trade was working for both sides. Things change. No point in comparing himself to him. Says that Bo probably doesn’t give a damn about the old guy in Jersey…
Talked about being in the middle of the fascination that was who was going to start on any given night. Applauds the media in Vancouver for taking that story and making the most of it. Told Matt and Blake they are welcome… Found it funny because people kind of pick sides even though we all wanted the Canucks to win. Says that it was probably way harder on Roberto than him.
Talked about what’s next for him. Wants to think about what is best for his family. At what point does he say if he needs to grind it out for another year for his sake. Or is it time to put the family first. Not sure he wants to hang on to hang on. He isn’t arrogant enough to think teams are lining up to sign him. Talked more about life after hockey. Says he wants to do media like Kevin and bullshit along like he has. He is comfortable with his strengths and connections to do whatever he wants to do. Blessed to be in a financial position that he doesn’t have to work. Coaching seems like a very hard living. Likes the management side but doesn’t know what he would consider in that route. Not very interested in stopping playing and going back to a team where he is away from his family. Can’t keep up with Lu and his 15 fantasy lineups. Can’t think the game like Hank and Danny. Sucks to miss daughters dance and son’s t-ball game. As you get older your priorities change. Will one day consider it heavily.

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Canucks legend, Kirk McLean joined Blake and Jeff in studio to talk about goaltending. Helped set up our weekend of S&P Presents: with Cory Schneider and Ryan Miller. Kirk talked about the job they did for this Canucks team. Talked about all the change that has been made to the position. Talked about Thatcher. Says that, even though he is biased, Demko is the reason they are where they are. He is a student of the game. No flash about him. He is technically sound. Talked about the class he oozes. Said he called him to ask about wearing the same equipment. Talked about the comparison when Demko wore the skate and the similarities. Wants to see the trapezoid out of the game.Vancouver Sportscaster, Scott Rintoul, joined Blake and Jeff in his regular Thursday slot. Talked about the Canucks and if they are still in it. Talked about the environment at Rogers Arena. Talked about Vancouver potentially hosting Canada at the World Cup in 2026. Talked about this great Blue Jays team. Talked about the overall shine on MLB in this country. Moments like Kershaw being pulled in a perfect game after 7 innings. Scotty has no time for the argument as Kershaw himself is ok with it.Vancouver Canadians President joined Blake and Jeff to finish the show. Talked about the upcoming home-opener. Also talked about some of the exciting give aways that will help fans get through the colder games to start the year.

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The host of Hockey Night in Canada, David Amber joined Blake and Jeff to talk about the playoff race. Not before we got into a little reality tv talk. Says that last night for the Canucks was good to get the win but would have been better in regulation. We’ve seen crazier things in sports then this Canucks team making the playoffs. They need other teams to falter. Didn’t think we’d be here in October and November. Talked about Vegas. Says something doesn’t feel right about the group. They aren’t the Vegas of old, per say… Maybe giving up on MAF after Lehner didn’t look good. Wonders what the dressing room is like. Talked about the Alberta teams. Talked about the Hart Trophy race. Talked about a MIN v STL series. It would be an all-out brawl. Really likes that MIN and vs the Blues it would be a great series. Talked about how much Canadian hockey success means to the network. Talked about the optimal matchup for the Leafs. Either Tampa or BOS, who are most likely, are both compelling. The funny this is that they’ll likely have home ice advantage but come in as underdogs because of their playoff history.
Darren Dreger of the Ray and Dregs Podcast and NHL Insider, joined Blake and Jeff. Talked about some of the college free agents that are being swept up to end the season. Talked about Vegas and the job they’ve done. Talked about Owen Power and his debut. Dregs says it’s so strange that good teams have their kryptonite. Obvious that Leafs have more fire power but they were sleepy last night. Team looks like it’s fumbling around trying to get AM to 60 goals. Talked about where he thinks Matthews will finish the season in goals.
Our friend, Farhan Lalji, happened to be in the neighbourhood and jumped on to close the show. Talked about the Canucks. Talked about the CFL.

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