Whitecaps analyst Carlo Corazzin joined the show.

TSN 1040 Canucks reporter Jeff Paterson joined the show from St. Louis. Plus What We Learned this hour.

Iain McLetchie and Rob Fai are filling in for Mike and Jason.

They're joined in the first hour with Vancouver Giants play by play announcer Dan O'Connor.

Dan O'Connor says the Giants can play the underdog card against the Royals because of all the experience the Royals have on their roster. Dan says the Giants will have their hands full with the Royals as they have a lot of NHL prospects on their team, can score and have great goaltending.

Mike and Jason talk rebuild struggles with Sabres pxp voice Dan Dunleavy, and Blackhawks struggles with Mark Lazerus

Sabres pxp voice Dan Dunleavy discusses the issues facing Buffalo and suggests accepting losing to become better can come at a price…and you must have a strong core group of players to counter-act that. Dan points out how quickly Boston has retooled, with a strong leadership core of Chara, Bergeron steering the ship

Mike and Jason talk all things NHL with TSN's Mike Johnson and discuss What We Learned

TSN's Mike Johnson says Travis Green gets a passing grade with the Canucks this season despite where they are in the standings. Mike says Green has changed the make-up and hierarchy of the team and has been firm and fair with his evaluation of players.

Mike and Jason talk all things NHL with Michael Traikos and take As Us Anything submissions

Mike and Jason talk all things Canucks with Jason Botchford of the Province Sports and NHL GM meetings/Seattle expansion with EJ Hradek