Sept 17, 2025: JR and Allvin on Hughes, EP40 and the 2C hole

After a pre-season "state of the union" from Jim Rutherford, Patrik Allvin and Adam Foote, the cup runneth over for Matt and Blake on today's show. The guys listen and react to some rather illuminating quotes from the Canucks brass on: the future of Quinn Hughes, the difference in EP40 this season vs last, the search for a second line centre, and the Foote on-ice system. They also ponder Rutherford's admitted conundrum of whether to go all in and sacrifice the future in a gamble to improve and lure Hughes into his next contract. TSN's Frank Corrado jumps in to talk about the meaningfulness, or lack thereof, for both prospects camp and main camp. Frankie also talks about the defence corps and whether Elias Pettersson (D) can earn a spot on the right side rather than left. Then it's The Sheet's Jeff Marek, as he compares the various soap operas around the NHL from Crosby and Kaprizov to McDavid and Hughes. Jeff also talks about the latest reports and rumours on Hughes' future, and how the Canucks should handle the next 2 years, and he weighs in on the Rangers decision to crown JT Miller as captain.. All that, plus a recap of another wild win for the Whitecaps albeit with a key injury. Plus, the Jays and Mariners stay red hot, and the BC Lions prepare for their biggest game of the season.

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