Sekeres & Price Show

Matt and Blake talk about the Pearson-DeSmith trade and everything it entails for the salary cap, backup goaltender, and young wingers Vasily Podkolzin and Nils Högalnder. We also hear from the Canucks' braintrust on the season ahead, what it will take to make the playoffs, whether Elias Pettersson can be re-signed in-season, status of a new practice facility and training camp in Victoria. Plus a Welcome Matt on Ray Ferraro joining the Canucks broadcast team. Frank Corrado joins to tell us about a Tocchet training camp from his experience in Pittsburgh, and about his ex-teammate Casey DeSmith. Frank evaluates the Pearson trade, gives his thoughts on Mike Babcock's resignation, and discusses what that means for other coaches who are waiting to get back to the NHL, like ex-Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss the report of the Canucks aggressively pursuing a trade in order to be cap-compliant for opening night. Do you trust Rutherdford/Allvin's cap management? Which players could possibly be moved out to create room? Will they submit a roster short of the 23-player limit? Other topics include the Canucks broadcast release and the hiring of Dave Tomlinson and Ray Ferraro as TV analysts; training camp storylines to watch for; the Caps big game Wednesday vs Houston and how they'll manage the lineup with a busy stretch of road games; and the Lions emerging from their all-time comeback victory over Ottawa, heading into Edmonton. Patrick Johnston joins to tell us about what he saw at the Jake Milford golf tournament that annually kicks off Canucks season. Patrick discusses Ilya Mikheyev, J.T. Miller, young players who could feature in the NHL this season, trade possibilities to get cap-compliant, and the new broadcast duo. Wally Buono joins to promote a Make-A-Wish Canada auction this week. The winning bidder gets to watch the Lions-Roughriders game in the stands with the former Lions coach/GM. Wally has never watched a game from the stands, only from the executive box and the sidelines, and tells us what this lucky winner has in store. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a clean sweep weekend for the BC sports teams, so no shortage of things to talk about on Monday’s show. Matt and Blake look back on a nice performance by the Canucks at the Young Stars Showcase in Penticton, plus, the C’s win the Northwest League title, the Lions win a comeback for the ages at BC Place, and the Whitecaps remain road warriors with a win in Toronto. Jeff Paterson from the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast joins in to give his report card from the weekend games in Penticton, and picks a couple of players with a chance to make some NHL noise this season. JPat looks ahead to Canucks training camp starting later this week and discusses some of the top storylines to follow. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Young Starts at Neighbourhood Brewing in Penticton, Matt and Blake discuss the Canucks prospect tournament and what to expect. The guys discuss Elias Pettersson's projected contract number, the B.C. Lions game on Saturday vs. Ottawa, the Blue Jays continued struggles down the stretch and a spicy quote from Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini. Chris Faber from Canucks Conversation and Canucks Army previews Young Stars and highlights some of the top prospects in the organization. John Shannon gives us the lowdown on the Mike Babcock situation, the latest on the Canucks colour commentator gig on television and how the Canucks stack up in the West against the Calgary Flames. We also welcome Mike Coghill, the founder of Yellow Dog Brewing and Neighbourhood Brewing, our partners, to talk about the impact Young Stars has on the community of Penticton and the local breweries. We wrap up the show with an SvP debate on if Elias Pettersson will want to leave the Canucks if they fail to make the playoffs yet again. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss the comments of Elias Pettersson's agent saying they're going to wait until the end of the year before considering an extension, as well as the possibility of a Tyler Myers trade tomorrow after his bonus is paid out. The guys discuss Bob McKenzie's draft list with another Vancouver prospect ranked #1; Olli Juolevi on a PTO in Arizona, and the NHLPA looking into the cellphone matter with Mike Babcock and Columbus Blue Jackets players. Other topics include the Lions game Saturday and the stakes in the CFL West over the final third of the season; the Whitecaps signing another Canadian international; and the Vancouver Canadians splitting in Everett and coming home to hopefully win another Northwest League pennant. Rob Williams stops by to discuss Pettersson's future, Quinn Hughes' captaincy (and Glory Juice recipe), his pick to shine at this weekend's Young Stars tournament, and digital ads on rinkboards, which the NHL is defending in the most NHL way ever. Rick Campbell tells us how the Lions spent their bye week, what his self-scout turned up in terms of improvement for the final 6 games, the improving health of Bo Lokombo and his BC running mate Ben Hladik, and the eye he is keeping on Nathan Rourke down south with the NFL's Jaguars. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake talk about the Canucks' Young Stars roster, which is deeper and stronger than most years, including 4 players who have made their NHL debut. They discuss the path forward for Akito Hirose, Cole McWard, Aidan McDonough and Aatu Räty, as well as the rosters being sent by the Oilers, Flames and Jets. Other topics include the unknown health status of Ilya Mikheyev; the eventful start of the KHL year for Vitaly Kravtsov, who remains Canucks property; the Lions' injury situation heading into Saturday's home game against Ottawa; the Caps set to sell a striker; and the Vancouver Canadians win in Game 1 of the Northwest League championship series. Frank Corrado stops by with his experiences of playing for Mike Babcock, his thoughts on Quinn Hughes being named Canucks captain, and his memories of playing in the Young Stars tournament. Jeff Paterson of the Rink Wide: Vancouver podcast stops by with his thoughts on the Young Stars roster, how Brock Boeser looked in speed drills this week, the arrival of Ian Cole and his forecast for Hirose this season. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss the list of 27 players invited to the Canucks' Young Stars tournament, including whom they're most interested to see and which guys actually have a chance to play NHL games this season. Other topics include whether Thatcher Demko should be named an alternate captain; feedback from around the hockey world on Quinn Hughes being named captain; the club's defence and how many blue-liners have been needed over the years; and the bizarre controversy about Columbus head coach Mike Babcock allegedly asking to see his players' phones/photos. Patrick Johnston joins to talk about the Hughes appointment, Demko's fit in the leadership group, Babcock in Columbus, and the report of a Canucks practice facility being considered for SFU. Andy Dunn stops by with the Vancouver Canadians in Everett for Game 1 of the Northwest League championship. The C's president takes us through a season unlike any other, with extraordinary late-game heroics and an impeccable home record at the Nat, Andy lauds the players, managers and fans. He also previews the series versus Everett, and tells us why Nat Bailey Stadium is the best home-field advantage in the league. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss the coronation of Quinn Hughes as Canucks captain. Will Bettman ever present him the Cup? What kind of leader will he be? His ascension to this point. His leadership style. The captains he is following. And the timing of this announcement before training camp and not letting it fester til a ceremony at the home opener. Other topics include: Canada winning bronze at the FIBA World Cup, opening weekend of the NFL season and a devastating loss for the Seahawks, the BC Lions getting a bye week at the right time in advance of the game versus Ottawa; and things breaking right in the MLS for the Whitecaps. Rink Wide: Vancouver host Jeff Paterson joins with his thoughts on the new appointment. Why it wasn't Elias Pettersson. What this means (if anything) for J.T. Miller? As well as his discussions with Dakota Joshua and Anthony Beauvillier on how things will shake out at winger. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake discuss the signs pointing to Quinn Hughes as the Canucks next captain, the shredded shape and stakes at hand for new defenceman Filip Hronek, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki continuing his fine play in Sweden. Other topics include: whether the captaincy matters on SvP, Canada losing to Serbia but playing the USA for a medal at the FIBA World Cup, the unlikelihood of a repeat wild card series between the Jays and Mariners, and the Detroit Lions' stunning victory over Kansas City in the NFL opener. John Shannon stops by to talk about Hughes as captain and the move towards leadership groups, the season at-hand for Hronek and how he should be motivated, whether Tanner Pearson can be counted on coming back from injury, plus the future of 2018 Canadians world junior hockey players amid police and league investigations, as well as when the former Chicago Blackhawks duo of Joel Quenneville and Stan Bowman could be reinstated. Gregg Bell previews the Seahawks season from Geno Smith's chances of an encore, a superior group of skill position players, another wondrous secondary, the return of Bobby Wagner and Jarran Reed, and still concerns about the line of scrimmage and their physicality vis-a-vis San Francisco. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Blake react to Brock Boeser speaking with the media about working with a new off-season trainer and whether Elias Pettersson can live up to the lofty point projections ESPN has him pegged for. With training camp looming, the guys discuss which Canuck has the most curious case when the blades hit the ice in Victoria in two weeks time. Rob Williams opines on Boeser's outlook for the 2023-24 season, training camp and chats about our interview with Piero Manetta, who sits behind the visitor's bench at Canucks home games. Arash Madani, who's covering the FIBA World Cup overseas, stops by to preview Canada's chances in the semi-finals while giving us a synopsis of the team's performance and demeanour as they get set to play Serbia early Friday morning. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.