Patrick Johnston: What does Canucks 'budget' mean to the rebuild? A Canadian tradition ends.

June 17, 2026: NHL business heats up, Canucks lie in wait; HNIC RIP

After another day of trades, signings and hirings, Matt and Blake begin the countdown to the Sedins first moves in charge of the Canucks. The guys get into the surge of NHL business, an AHL signing for the Canucks and some rumours that are percolating around the league. The boys also chat about the demise of the current version of Hockey Night in Canada and if it's going to be a noticeable absence for Canadians. Postmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the guys on the changing tv habits for Saturday nights as well. He also gets into the idea of a "budget" for the Canucks and whether that might impact their urgency to trade away vets, or affect their ability to take on bad contracts in a deal. Then it's OneSoccer and TSN's Kristian Jack, live in studio, to discuss the opening week of the World Cup and the tournament's reception in North America. KJ talks about Canada's possible lineup vs Qatar and the ramnifications of a Canadian win within the group. Kristian also has thoughts on the health of the Whitecaps in the city of Vancouver. Matt and Blake finish up with a further look at the day that was at the World Cup and the overall successes so far at the tournament. The Whitecaps make a player move and are back at training as well.. The guys talk some gridiron too as the BC Lions sign some injury help at the receiver position. Plus, the entire baseball story and a preview of the US Open! 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.

Patrick Johnston: What does Canucks 'budget' mean to the rebuild? A Canadian tradition ends.

Postmedia's Patrick Johnston joins the guys on the changing tv habits for Saturday nights as well. He also gets into the idea of a "budget" for the Canucks and whether that might impact their urgency to trade away vets, or affect their ability to take on bad contracts in a deal.  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.

Krystian Jack: Canada's reaction to hosting the World Cup thus far. Upcoming match vs Qatar. Whitecaps future...

OneSoccer and TSN's Kristian Jack, live in studio, to discuss the opening week of the World Cup and the tournament's reception in North America. KJ talks about Canada's possible lineup vs Qatar and the ramnifications of a Canadian win within the group. Kristian also has thoughts on the health of the Whitecaps in the city of Vancouver.  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.

June 16, 2026: NHL trades begin, Canucks next? Does NHL size matter?

The Cup has been awarded and NHL teams are getting down to business! Matt and Blake wonder aloud when the Canucks might make the first big player move of the Sedins front office era, whether it's a trade of a veteran before the draft or the re-signing of any players from last season. The guys tackle the notion of acquiring size in the NHL, as the Hurricanes get some notoriety for depending on smaller players. Cam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects with his latest from around the NHL, weighing in on the likelihood of a Canucks trade in the near future and their level of urgency on that file. He gets into the possibility of Carlolina's continuing interest in EP40, and whether the Canes have unlocked the secret to surviving the NHL playoffs with undersized contributors. Then it's a deep dive into some big swings for the Canucks with the 24th overall pick, including a Russian giant, a "diet Stenberg", and an American Blazer in Kamloops. Then Matt and Blake wrap up the show with a look at the day that was and the day to come at the World Cup.. Exciting draws galore yesterday, while the superpowers start today! Plus, is Canada going to get the injured players back in time for Qatar?? Then, the baseball story and the Lions' preparations for Touchdown Kelowna! 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.

Cam Robinson: All eyes on the rebuild. Veteran trade? Options for the 24th overall pick.

Cam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects with his latest from around the NHL, weighing in on the likelihood of a Canucks trade in the near future and their level of urgency on that file. He gets into the possibility of Carlolina's continuing interest in EP40, and whether the Canes have unlocked the secret to surviving the NHL playoffs with undersized contributors. Then it's a deep dive into some big swings for the Canucks with the 24th overall pick, including a Russian giant, a "diet Stenberg", and an American Blazer in Kamloops. 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.