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

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.

Don Taylor: Donnie is back on S&P! Recent radio shutdowns, Canucks hirings and the impact of the World Cup.

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.  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 14, 2026: Is Shane (W)right for the Canucks?

The Canucks are back in the rumour mill so Matt and Blake are ready to jump in there with them. The guys take a peek at the possibility of a Shane Wright acquisition from Seattle and what that would mean in the rebuild curve. The guys debate the possible cost of such a move, and whether that's inline with the Canucks project. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams stops by to bid adieu to the World Cup in the city, and how the event surprised everyone in the execution. Rob also weighs in on the demise of sports radio in Vancouver and how fans' habits have changed. Plus, he gives us his price for the possible Wright trade and whether it's the right move for the Canucks. Matt and Blake wrap things up with a look at the World Cup, the Whitecaps advancing towards a 5th straight Canadian Championship, and the new BC Lions coach making waves! 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.

Rob Williams: Breaking down a possible Shane Wright trade. The demise of local sports media and scenes from World Cup Vancouver.

The Daily Hive's Rob Williams stops by to bid adieu to the World Cup in the city, and how the event surprised everyone in the execution. Rob also weighs in on the demise of sports radio in Vancouver and how fans' habits have changed. Plus, he gives us his price for the possible Wright trade and whether it's the right move for the Canucks.  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.