January 12 2024 - Frank Seravalli & Jeff Paterson

Matt and Blake digest another Canucks win, and continued excellence from the Lotto Line. We hear from Thatcher Demko, Elias Pettersson and Rick Tocchet from Pittsburgh, and discuss whether the Canucks should go "all-in" on this season. The guys talk about Jim Rutherford saying the Canucks want another top-6 forward, whether that should be a centre or a winger and the candidates at each position. We put the club's historic PDO into context with some of the best teams in modern NHL history, as well as Tocchet heading to the All-Star Game.

Frank Seravalli stops by and says the Canucks should target a defenceman not a forward, that they shouldn't go all-in, and offers some names on the trade market including their expected cost. Frank says Sean Monahan, and an under-the-radar Flyers defenceman would be wise targets given their expected cost.

Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson joins to talk about the Lotto Line, scoring first and holding two-period leads - the Canucks winning formula. Jeff wants to see this defence corps get a run before adding to it, and thinks "all-in" is too bold and that the Canucks shouldn't be seduced by names like Elias Lindholm and Jake Guentzel, rather should target cheaper rentals. The guys also talk about J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser, and the value they're bringing (despite rich contracts).

Plus, we go To The People and hear from listeners/followers on topics such as Guentzel, Jim Benning's acquisitions and line nicknames. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.

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