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July 18 2024 - Rob Williams & Vanni Sartini

Ep. 869

Who’s number one?! Who’s number one?! No seriously, who is the number one centre on the Canucks? With Pettersson’s cap hit now far and away the highest-paid player, Matt and Blake look at the top 2 Canucks centremen and how they compare. Also, are the Canucks done for the summer? The guys also look at The Leaf Nation’s response to our Jim Hughson interview and the burden of calling games in Toronto. Plus, another Whitecaps win and the Open Championship is underway!


Rob Williams stops by to talk about the Canucks topics du jour, plus where is he on the arena "seat beat” and deep dive on the C’s sushi races?! Whitecaps gaffer Vanni Sartini also joins to discuss the torrid hot streak, season goals, and the possibility of adding an impact player in the transfer window. Follow us on social. Thank you to our sponsors:


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