Tyson Cole: What do Malhotra and Novotny bring to the table? Canucks finally start to make trades.

July 16, 2026: Canucks schedule release; World Cup final set

The NHL season comes into full view and the World Cup final too! Matt and Blake take a peek at the 84 game road ahead for the Canucks as the schedule gets released and the hurdles of the year become apparent. The guys look ahead to the return of Quinn Hughes, the invasion of Leafs and Habs fans, and how many gruelling road trips are in the offing for the Canucks. InGoal Media's Kevin Woodley drops in to say goodbye to his old stage at 650 AM. He also gets into some hints at a possible role change for Ian Clark, the pros and cons of an in-form Thatcher Demko, and how Manny Malhotra could change the defensive environment in front of the goalies. Then it's former Whitecaps coach, and current CPL gaffer, Vanni Sartini with his review of the World Cup semifinals. Vanni previews the Spain vs Argentina showdown, the magic of Messi vs Yamal, and whether the WC will positively impact the sport in Canada. The guys wrap up the show with a preview of the Whitecaps' Müller vs Lewandowski match in Chicago, the BC Lions get healthy before the Elks rematch, and the BC boy is looking good at the Open Championship! Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ [http://www.bet365.ca/] GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR [https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR] Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing [https://lnk.to/YDBrewing] Vancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.com [https://canadiansbaseball.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kevin Woodley: Updates on Canucks goaltending, including Ian Clark? Lamenting the loss of local media.

InGoal Media's Kevin Woodley drops in to say goodbye to his old stage at 650 AM. He also gets into some hints at a possible role change for Ian Clark, the pros and cons of an in-form Thatcher Demko, and how Manny Malhotra could change the defensive environment in front of the goalies.  Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ [http://www.bet365.ca/] GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR [https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR] Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing [https://lnk.to/YDBrewing] Vancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.com [https://canadiansbaseball.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Vanni Sartini: Review of the World Cup semi's, preview of the finals, and Messi is the GOAT?

Former Whitecaps coach, and current CPL gaffer, Vanni Sartini with his review of the World Cup semifinals. Vanni previews the Spain vs Argentina showdown, the magic of Messi vs Yamal, and whether the WC will positively impact the sport in Canada.  Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ [http://www.bet365.ca/] GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR [https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR] Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing [https://lnk.to/YDBrewing] Vancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.com [https://canadiansbaseball.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

July 15, 2026: Canucks start vs McDavid; NHL changes opening night

It's mid July but time to start planning your hockey season! Matt and Blake take a look ahead as the NHL announces opening night in the NHL season. The guys discuss the changes and look ahead to the full schedule announcement tomorrow. Also, the guys take a deeper look at the Shane Wright possibility for the Canucks and what that would look like in the lineup. BC sportscasting legend Don Taylor re-joins his old friends to discuss the direction of the Canucks, the World Cup in the city, and of course the sports media changes in the city of late. Don walks down memory lane at 1040 and takes aim at the people in the centre of universe making all the decisions. Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld stops by to chat about his highly anticipated return to MLS action. Gauld chronicles his time away, the recent appearances vs Cavalry, and the chances to make another march to MLS Cup. The Scottish international also weighs in on the World Cup reaction in the city, Scotland's reputation at the tournament, and his choice to win it all. Matt and Blake finish up with a look at the latest on the Whitecaps bid for BC Place amanagement, the World Cup's final week, and the possibility of England winning an Open Championship and the World Cup on the same day?! Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ [http://www.bet365.ca/] GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR [https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR] Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing [https://lnk.to/YDBrewing] Vancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.com [https://canadiansbaseball.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ryan Gauld: The Captain is back! The long road to his Whitecaps return, as well as thoughts on his countrymen at the World Cup

Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld stops by to chat about his highly anticipated return to MLS action. Gauld chronicles his time away, the recent appearances vs Cavalry, and the chances to make another march to MLS Cup. The Scottish international also weighs in on the World Cup reaction in the city, Scotland's reputation at the tournament, and his choice to win it all.  Thank you to our great sponsors: @bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/ [http://www.bet365.ca/] GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR [https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR] Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing [https://lnk.to/YDBrewing] Vancouver Canadians: https://canadiansbaseball.com [https://canadiansbaseball.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.