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Nathan Rourke: Rourke recaps a season that was full of ups and downs, and how to deal with 'load management'

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Rourke recaps a season that was full of ups and downs, the rest vs rust debate heading into the playoffs, and the veteran players that they all want to win a Grey Cup for this year.


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    Well it's 10 losses in a row for the Canucks and the latest comes from the hands of Quinn Hughes, so there's lots to chew on for Matt and Blake on this Monday. The guys look back on the unique night at the rink and how it compared with similar games in recent history. The boys listen in on the post game comments from the players and coach, and debate whether there's any fight left in the team as the losing mounts. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson jumps into the fray with his take on the return of Hughes and the Canucks' losing streak. JPat offers up what he sees as the path to victory for the Canucks going forward, the AHL possibilities to help, and the schedule ahead for the Canucks. BC Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke stops by to help preview the West semifinal coming up this Saturday. Rourke recaps a season that was full of ups and downs, the rest vs rust debate heading into the playoffs, and the veteran players that they all want to win a Grey Cup for this year. Matt and Blake finish up with a look at the CFL playoff picture this weekend, a massive win for. the Seahawks over KC, the Whitecaps are looking for answers and Vancouver Rise may have saved their season on the pitch!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: | http://www.bet365.ca/BCLIQUOR: https://www.bcliquorstores.com/Movember: https://movember.com/[This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign led by the Podpass agency for RadioCanada]Mauril.ca https://bit.ly/mauril-sekerspriceShop the Daily Faceoff Team Collection now at nationgear.ca.
  • 2347. Jeff Paterson: Hughes boos news, and a look a the losing streak

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    RinkWide's Jeff Paterson jumps into the fray with his take on the return of Hughes and the Canucks' losing streak. JPat offers up what he sees as the path to victory for the Canucks going forward, the AHL possibilities to help, and the schedule ahead for the Canucks. Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: | http://www.bet365.ca/BCLIQUOR: https://www.bcliquorstores.com/Movember: https://movember.com/Shop the Daily Faceoff Team Collection now at nationgear.ca.
  • 2346. Oct 23, 2026: Canucks imploding within already? Hughes' boos await

    02:08:10||Ep. 2346
    The Canucks implode versus Detroit, it's 9 straight losses and the rebuild is off to an ominous start, so lots for Matt and Blake to digest on today's show! The guys look back on what might be the worst effort of the season for the Canucks, and then ask how they right the ship in time for Minnesota's visit on Sunday. The guys debate whether Quinn Hiughes' return was actually any sort of distraction or are the Canucks really just one of the worst NHL teams of the modern era?? They also examine whether the losing streak will have any effect on the reception for Hughes this weekend, and whether Hughes' uncertain future differentiates this game from Tkachuk's return. RInkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by with his views on the game last night, the tone of the post game comments, and the expectations for Sunday's game vs Hughes. JPat talks about the problematic play of the vets vs the youngsters, plus, his review of EP40 and Lekkerimäki's goals on the night. The Sheet's Jeff Marek stops by for a wide ranging chat on the woes of the Canucks, the return of Hughes, Tkachuk in Ottawa, and the future of superstar movement in the NHL. The guys debate whether there has been, or ever will be, a shift to Canadians wanting to win in Canada. Matt and Blake finish up with a Müller update and a lineup preview of the Whitecaps in Denver, the BC Lions get set for a weird one this weekend, while the Seahawks get some welcome news at running back as they get set to face their own Super Bowl running back!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: | http://www.bet365.ca/BCLIQUOR: https://www.bcliquorstores.com/Movember: https://movember.com/Shop the Daily Faceoff Team Collection now at nationgear.ca.
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  • 2344. Jeff Paterson: Canucks locker room tone has already shifted toward the negative. Vets vs Noobs. Coach vs Team?

    23:23||Ep. 2344
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  • 2343. Oct 22, 2026: Canucks face drama riddled Wings; Hughes visit looms!

    01:56:17||Ep. 2343
    The Canucks finally face a team at .500 or less tonight as they welcome in the Wings, so Matt and Blake take a look at the opportunity for a win to end the 8 game losing skid. The guys look at the changes to the forward lines, another Lankinen start, and a message sent to Öhgren. But they guys also debate whether tonight is a distraction from the big game on the weekend with the return of Quinn Hughes. Plus, is there any chance that Hughes' return can resemble the reception for Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa? Postmedia's Patrick jumps into the fray to discuss the incoming visit from Hughes and the Wild. PJ has his say on the differences between the Hughes and Tkachuk scenarios, and whether there was any avoiding the Hughes departure in the first place. Plus, are the Canucks able to feed off the energy for a victory like the Sens did in Ottawa? PJ finishes with an update on the Whitecaps situation and whether there's any reason for optimism surrounding the club's future. Then it's Steve Lloyd from TSN in Ottawa with a first hand review of the game last night and what led to the massive fan and team response to Tkachuk's return. Steve chronicles the hilarious subtleties that may have been missed in the lead up and during the night itself, and how the team's tortured history helped contribute to the festivities. Matt and Blake finish up with a look at a very interesting BC Lions' official lineup vs the Bombers, the Seahawks' health heading into the weekend is improving, and same for the Whitecaps as they look to finish their road trip from hell in style!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: | http://www.bet365.ca/BCLIQUOR: https://www.bcliquorstores.com/Movember: https://movember.com/Shop the Daily Faceoff Team Collection now at nationgear.ca.
  • 2342. Patrick Johnston: Can Vancouver out boo Ottawa? Quinn set to return to Rogers arena for the first time since he left

    24:37||Ep. 2342
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  • 2341. Oct 21, 2026: 8 Straight! Canucks frustrations are building early

    02:03:04||Ep. 2341
    WIth the streak now 8 in a row for the Canucks, Matt and Blake listen in on the coach and players and react to another tough outing for a team that is last in the NHL in win percentage. The guys focus in on C Elias Pettersson, who is back to a point per game this season, but is once again sounding very frustrated with his lot in life. Should the Canucks explore a trade now while his production is back? Also, they look at the deployment of the two promising young forwards in Karlsson and Lekkerimäki, and whether there's more to see from them on a nightly basis. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to discuss how the dressing room is supposed to deal with so much losing so quickly, and whether there's a fix that's wanted or needed for a rebuilding team. Frank also addresses the subpar play of the "role players" who may not be pulling their weight on the ice, and if the lack of NHL experience on the bench is showing in these losses. Frank finishes up with a preview of the Quinn Hughes return on Sunday and what might be said inside both rooms before the puck drops. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams is back and gives his thoughts on the ceremonies to honour John Garrett last night, plus, he looks at all the losing in Vancouver, and takes a deep dive into the woeful start to the season for Conor Garland in Colombus. Matt and Blake finish up with a peek at Whitecaps training ahead of their match in Denver, the BC Lions seem to be resting a lot of players this weekend, and the tailgate is back at BC Place!Thank you to our great sponsors:@bet365: | http://www.bet365.ca/BCLIQUOR: https://www.bcliquorstores.com/Movember: https://movember.com/Shop the Daily Faceoff Team Collection now at nationgear.ca.[This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign led by the Podpass agency for Nordica]Feel the precision, discover Promachine: https://bit.ly/nordica-seekersandprice