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The 2017 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone.

Jeff Paterson and Jason Botchford break down the deals this week on the latest episode of The Pat-cast, powered by Eagle Ridge GM

How did Canucks fare?

What does this mean for organization and will Willie Desjardins embrace the new direction? How will the Sedins handle it?

And just how many of their final 20 will Canucks win?

Ed Willes and Paul Chapman talk about the prospect of the Aquilini family buying the BC Lions, what would that mean for the Lions, for the CFL, and perhaps most importantly, the Canucks.

Ed and Paul then get into the NHL trade deadline and what that might mean for the Canucks.

Ed looks at the names that could potentially move, and which ones make the most sense.

The lads also look trade prospects around the NHL, and what the stretch drive and playoffs look like for Canada’s teams. With Connor McDavid and the Oilers revival, growth by the Calgary Flames, the emergence of young talent in Winnipeg, and a team with potential for a deep run in Montreal, things are looking a lot rosier for Canada’s NHL teams, outside of B.C. Of course.

Lastly, the lads delve into pop culture and finish the podcast with some discussion on the best SNL cast members of all time.

It's the Canucks' bye week and the Pat-cast is on the road: it's a live recording at Eagle Ridge GM, presenting sponsor.

This week: Jeff Paterson and Jason Botchford set up next week's trade deadline. Could Jannik Hansen move? What about Alex Burrows? Is there a case for Ryan Miller? Will there be a surprise trade?

There are 22 games until the end of the regular season...so this playoff idea is just pure imagination, right? What's with Megna on PP1? Interesting Nikita Tryamking, please come back!

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Casual Tuesday is back again.

Yes a one-week hiatus for us...we're busy busy you know!

Steve Ewen and Patrick Johnston look at the Canucks headed towards the trade deadline, consider the Giants' ticket surge and get an early start on baseball season.

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Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman for Province Sports Radio and these are the questions they try to answer:

Is Fredy Montero the answer for the Whitecaps?

What does the team need to inspire the casual fan to get back on board with the Whitecaps?

How have the Lions done in free agency?

Wally Buono is a great coach, but is he too ruthless?

Does it make sense for a fan favourite like Ryan Phillips to leave town?

How far up the seniority list is Willie Desjardins in the NHL coaching fraternity?

Is this the era of the NHL superstar coach?

Is it really worth it to spend big dollars on a big-name coach?

What’s the best model, the young up-and-coming coach (Travis Green)? The re-tread name (Ken Hitchcock)? The reclamation project (Marc Crawford)?

And, should the Canucks be eyeing any of them over Willie?

Last, they ask what made Pat Quinn such a special coach in this market?

Remember, we said they’d “try” to answer these questions, no guarantee they don’t fail in this test, but listen along to Ed and Paul as they try to entertain you for 35 minutes.

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The trade deadline is in two weeks. The Canucks are wrapping up their self-titled make-or-break road trip.

Jason Botchford joins Jeff Paterson on the latest episode of The Pat-cast, powered by Eagle Ridge GM, to talk all things Canucks.

The road trip has piled up some key injuries. The Sedins look to be slowing down. Where's the depth in the Canucks' system? Is this defence truly luxurious? What's Ryan Miller's future.

Burning topics all: but none bigger than "What will the Canucks do at the deadline?"

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A rainy, snowy, week - but thank goodness it's the weekend.

Chapman and Willes are back to take stock of the wild and wacky Super Bowl that was, the dawdling Canucks heading towards the trade deadline and the Jake Virtanen story and plenty more.

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The Boston Bruins dumped their coach on Tuesday.

Patrick Johnston and Steve Ewen both went "hmmm."

This week on Casual Tuesday, the guys look at the Canucks as they head out on a make or break road trip. Would a coaching change do anything? Will Jim Benning trade anyone?

It's a big mess.

Plus, the CHL lawsuit pushes forward, with a Calgary court ruling teams must open their books. That could have big consequences for the future of the junior game.

And, yes, pitchers and catchers report next week.

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With the Canucks out on their make-or-break trip, Jason Botchford joins Jeff Paterson from Columbus for this week's instalment of The Pat-cast, powered by Eagle Ridge GM.

The team has lost four in a row — the season looks to slipping away before our very eyes. The team needs goals, so isn't it time for more Horvat?

Sven Baertschi is out. Did you notice the Canucks made nary a response to Cody McLeod for his blindside hit — the league is calling an 'accidental collision' — but maybe you noticed how the coach had the line blender out in the 3rd period in Nashville, which led to some improved effort...

Jim Benning told Ben Kuzma the team is open for business, which is a turnaround from recent talking points. And when will the Canucks win again? Botch has a surprising prediction.

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Ed Willes joins Paul Chapman as they examine the last 32 games of the Canucks season and what they mean to the future of the franchise.

Talk then turns to the impact U.S. President Donald Trump and his controversial policies have had on the sports world. Three NBA coaches, several players and even Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson have spoken out on Trump, yet Tom Brady tried to pull an “aw shucks, I’m a positive person” act at the Super Bowl. Is that OK? The lads don’t think so.

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