Synopsis
The midday show on TSN 1040 with Matt Sekeres and Blake Price includes a full hour of solid Canucks' coverage during The Canucks Lunch, 12-1pm.
Episodes
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Glen Suitor: Breaking down the Grey Cup matchup!
14/11/2025 Duration: 16minGlen Suitor, former Sask Roughrider and currently the voice of the CFL on TSN joins Matt and Jeff to talk about the upcoming Grey Cup game, as well as look back at the Lions fantastic season and all the accolades for the BC players, even thought the final result fell short.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 13, 2025: Hughes MIA as Canucks hit the road
13/11/2025 Duration: 01h50minThe Canucks hit the road, but more missing players!? Matt and Blake have the latest from Canucks nation, as Quinn Hughes is missing from the practice in Carolina. Is the injury serious for Hughes and can they keep their head above water without him?? The guys also debate whether all this adversity might be pushing Hughes out the door to New Jersey. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by to give his two cents on the immediate future of the team, and whether they may be in on some players that could be available. He also weighs in on the Canucks defensive structure and the ability to survive another long stretch without Thatcher Demko. Then it's Gregg Bell covering the Seahawks, with a preview of the game of the week between the Rams and Seattle.. Gregg walks us through who's in and who's out, the possible deep threat of Shaheed, and whether Sam Darnold is for real this season. Then Matt and Blake take a look at some massive changes coming to MLS that will impact when and where to watch the games, plus CFL awar
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Patrick Johnston: How urgent is this situation for the Canucks? And a look at their defensive struggles
13/11/2025 Duration: 24minPatrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by to give his two cents on the immediate future of the team, and whether they may be in on some players that could be available. He also weighs in on the Canucks defensive structure and the ability to survive another long stretch without Thatcher Demko. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gregg Bell: Rams vs Seattle preview. Seahawks making a serious push to be the best team in the NFL
13/11/2025 Duration: 16minGregg Bell covering the Seahawks, with a preview of the game of the week between the Rams and Seattle.. Gregg walks us through who's in and who's out, the possible deep threat of Shaheed, and whether Sam Darnold is for real this season. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 12, 2025: Demko down, Hughes dinged, and Canucks below .500
12/11/2025 Duration: 01h51minAfter another eventful night for the Canucks, there's much to debrief for Matt and Blake. The guys get into the most recent injury to Thatcher Demko, the injury to Hughes amidst a 3 point night, and a PK unit that is now costing the Canucks points. The guys listen in on the post game remarks of the frustrated captain and coach, and they ponder whether injuries may ultimately cause an unintended tanked season. The Daily Hive's Rob WIlliams stops by to give his take on where this team is at and whether they have any route left to a successful season. Rob weighs in on the future of Demko and his new contract, the irritability of Hughes lately, and the impact of the poor special teams. TSN's Frank Corrado stops in for his take on what perpetual injuries does to the mentality of a team, and for the player that keeps having them. Frank talks about compensation injuries being an ongoing issue that is hard to shake, but admits some players are able to escape a cycle of injury even after a few years. Frank offers his
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Frank Corrado: How chronic injuries affect players and their teams. Where is this team heading?
12/11/2025 Duration: 18minTSN's Frank Corrado stops in for his take on what perpetual injuries does to the mentality of a team, and for the player that keeps having them. Frank talks about compensation injuries being an ongoing issue that is hard to shake, but admits some players are able to escape a cycle of injury even after a few years. Frank offers his opinion on the rest of the season too and where the Canucks might be headed. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast
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Rob Williams: Is there any chance of salvaging a successful season for the Canucks?
12/11/2025 Duration: 19minThe Daily Hive's Rob WIlliams stops by to give his take on where this team is at and whether they have any route left to a successful season. Rob weighs in on the future of Demko and his new contract, the irritability of Hughes lately, and the impact of the poor special teams. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 11, 2025: Demko returns vs Jets, and others too!? Canucks getting healthy
11/11/2025 Duration: 01h34minIt's a Canucks vs Jets gameday and the intrigue was high for Thatcher Demko's participation in this one. Matt and Blake have the very latest from the gameday skate and all the lineup info you need as the Canucks go for a 3 game unbeaten streak. There's also a couple of other signs of Canucks health too, but the guys get into whether or not faith in Demko's availability may be wavering. Cam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects, and he has the latest on some possible Canucks trade targets at centre, and he jumps into the "rebuild" debate for the Canucks as well. Fresh off a visit to watch Gavin McKenna, Cam also has his latest review on the presumptive first overall pick in the NHL Draft. The guys wrap the show with a look at the Monday Night-er, the history of Thomas Müller vs Son, and could we see Lions QB Nathan Rourke leading Canada to gold at the Olympics??Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dea
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Cam Robinson: The rebuild discussion.
11/11/2025 Duration: 19minCam Robinson joins from Elite Prospects, and he has the latest on some possible Canucks trade targets at centre, and he jumps into the "rebuild" debate for the Canucks as well. Fresh off a visit to watch Gavin McKenna, Cam also has his latest review on the presumptive first overall pick in the NHL Draft. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 10, 2025: 3 out of 4 ain't bad!? Canucks survive weekend, Demko back?
10/11/2025 Duration: 02h03sIt was an eventful weekend for the Canucks as they grind out 3 points at home and score 8 goals along the way. Matt and Blake debate how sustainable it is, the possibility of a Demko return, and are Hughes and EP40 any closer to getting bottom line points? The guys also debrief the Patrik Allvin comments on a rebuild from Saturday night, and if it might be an indicator of a trade in the not so distant future. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to recap the 2 games, and give us his top performers and storylines. JPat looks at the breakout week for Drew O'Connor, the concerns over the PK, and whether Demko is expected back on Tuesday. Then the guys pivot to football as BC Lions GM Ryan Rigmaiden makes an end of season appearance following the Lions last second loss in the West Final. Ryan looks back on the season that was, on what could have been, and what he expects next season. Then a huge final segment, as Matt and Blake chew on the Whitecaps stadium news, as the MLS commissioner dropped into town to try and
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Ryan Rigmaiden: Lions heartbreaking loss after an amazing run and what to look forward to next season.
10/11/2025 Duration: 14minBC Lions GM Ryan Rigmaiden makes an end of season appearance following the Lions last second loss in the West Final. Ryan looks back on the season that was, on what could have been and what he expects next season.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Drew O'Connor breaking out, and when will Demko be back?
10/11/2025 Duration: 20minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to recap the 2 games, and give us his top performers and storylines. JPat looks at the breakout week for Drew O'Connor, the concerns over the PK and whether Demko is expected back on Tuesday.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 7, 2025: Demko down again? Trade winds for centres start to swirl
07/11/2025 Duration: 01h42minThe Canucks were back on the ice for practice but Thatcher Demko wasn't! Matt and Blake dive into the mystery of Demko's day off, and what it means for the Canucks with back to back games this weekend. Will Jiri Patera make his Canucks debut?? The guys also look at some building rumours about Brayden Schenn's availability out of St Louis, and Ryan O'Reilly's potential availability in Nashville, and wonder if that's where the Canucks may turn for help. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins from Rogers Arena and has the latest on the Canucks lineup for tomorrow, including Boeser flipping wings and Räty getting his best offensive opportunity. Then it's TSN's Farhan Lalji with the football story, as the BC Lions look to continue their remarkable run and book a spot in the Grey Cup. Farhan tells us what the Lions need to do to correct their wobble from the Calgary game, and the likelihood of the Riders shaking off the rust to take down the CFL's hottest team. The guys wrap up with some baseball news, as free agency looms
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Farhan Lalji: Lions look to continue this remarkable run. Looking ahead to the Riders.
07/11/2025 Duration: 17minTSN's Farhan Lalji with the football story, as the BC Lions look to continue their remarkable run and book a spot in the Grey Cup. Farhan tells us what the Lions need to do to correct their wobble from the Calgary game, and the likelihood of the Riders shaking off the rust to take down the CFL's hottest team. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeff Paterson: Live from the rink. Updates on lines, including Brock switching sides and Räty getting a bump
07/11/2025 Duration: 19minRinkWide's Jeff Paterson joins from Rogers Arena and has the latest on the Canucks lineup for tomorrow, including Boeser flipping wings and Räty getting his best offensive opportunity.Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 6, 2025: A Bertuzzi incident! Canucks collapse vs Hawks
06/11/2025 Duration: 01h52minAfter another 3rd period to forget for the Canucks, Matt and Blake take a look at how a promising 40 minutes for the Canucks went up in smoke on home ice. The guys look at the season best shots on goal vs the defensive effort in front of Lankinen, and where this kind of game leaves the Canucks in terms of assesment. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia joins the guys to talk about the criticisms of EP40 from last night, specifically the passing up of shooting opportunities and the guys debate whether he will ever get the shooting confidence back. PJ also weighs in on the defensive play of the team, and whether there is a path to being much better than they are, even when they get fully healthy. Also, are the Canucks still willing to pay the price for a 2nd line centre or this team not worth the investment of assets? Then it's BC Lions Defensive Coordinator Mike Benevides, talking about the team's defensive turnaround in the 2nd half of the season, the momentum heading into Regina, and his review of several key membe
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Mike Benevides: BC Lions turnaround in the 2nd half of the season and the momentum heading into Regina
06/11/2025 Duration: 15minBC Lions Defensive Coordinator Mike Benevides, talking about the team's defensive turnaround in the 2nd half of the season, the momentum heading into Regina, and his review of several key members of the Lions defense to date. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Patrick Johnston: Is this who Elias Pettersson is now? What is the Canucks ceiling when everyone is healthy?
06/11/2025 Duration: 22minPatrick Johnston of Postmedia joins the guys to talk about the criticisms of EP40 from last night, specifically the passing up of shooting opportunities and the guys debate whether he will ever get the shooting confidence back. PJ also weighs in on the defensive play of the team, and whether there is a path to being much better than they are, even when they get fully healthy. Also, are the Canucks still willing to pay the price for a 2nd line centre or this team not worth the investment of assets? Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats:
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Nov 5, 2025: Garland back vs Hawks! Blueger skates too
05/11/2025 Duration: 01h39minThe Canucks are back at home to face the Blackhawks and they're getting healthy! Matt and Blake get you the latest from morning skate as Conor Garland is set to return to Rogers Arena. The guys talk about what that does for the Canucks attack and offensive balance, plus, they look at ahead to a busy weekend of games that might include Teddy Blueger as well. The boys also debate the likelihood of Connor Bedard, someday, playing for his hometown Canucks. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to look at the Canucks young defencemen and how they should be used going forward. He talks about a possible rotation for Willander, Pettersson and Mancini and what would benefit these players the most. Frankie also gets into the use of the Canucks forecheck and what their path to success could be after a 7 and 7 record to date. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams gives us his glass half full vs half empty opinion on the Canucks to this point, but also weighs in on possible Grizzlies relocation, and the successes of the Lions and Whitecap
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Rob Williams: Is the Canucks glass half full or half empty? Whitecaps and Lions enjoying big success
05/11/2025 Duration: 19minThe Daily Hive's Rob Williams gives us his glass half full vs half empty opinion on the Canucks to this point, but also weighs in on possible Grizzlies relocation, and the successes of the Lions and Whitecaps and what a championship season for them would look like, especially through the lens of an average Canucks season. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: It's never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetworkGRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVRYellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewingSimply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAThe Redwoods Golf Course: https://www.redwoods-golf.com/Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caPizza Pizza: https://www.pizzapizza.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.