After a 3-2-1 record in 6 games, Matt and Blake chat about the appearance of a rarity in Canucks nation..... optimism. The guys get into a possible attitide shift for the team and fans over the final 15 games. They also look back on the Hughes trade through a new lense as Marco Rossi begins to pay big dividends offensively and as the furor over the USA's golden puck reaches a fevered pitch. TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to offer his take on the possibility of a new room and new culture taking shape already for the Canucks, plus, he looks at the play of Rossi and how he compares with Detroit's Marco Kasper, who was another possibility in the Hughes trade rumours. Then all 3 guys get into a spirited debate about the NHL's playoff format and whether Bettman is right to defend the current format to the ends of the earth. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams drops by to talk about fans going to Canucks games to have fun again rather than cheer on losses, and Rob has also concluded a deep investigation into the Canucks dressing room's new victory song, and you won't believe what it is. Matt and Blake finish up with a recap of the Whitecaps loss to the Sounders as their Concacaf Champions Cup aspirations are dashed for the year. They also review a big win for the Goldeneyes, Nathan Rourke wants to go to the Olympics, and the Blue Jays need more pitching!

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TSN's Frank Corrado stops by to offer his take on the possibility of a new room and new culture taking shape already for the Canucks, plus, he looks at the play of Rossi and how he compares with Detroit's Marco Kasper, who was another possibility in the Hughes trade rumours. Then all 3 guys get into a spirited debate about the NHL's playoff format and whether Bettman is right to defend the current format to the ends of the earth.

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An exciting Canucks win?? Yes, it happened, and Matt and Blake have some thoughts on it! The guys get into what a better finish to the season would mean for the Canucks, particularly with notable performances from their biggest offensive weapoins in EP40 and Marco Rossi. Also, the guys debate whether Pettersson's future in Vancouver is tied to a great finish this season. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by with his take on the imporance of Petey's resurgence as a player, but also what that would mean to the orgnization. He talks about the culture change and its possible role in the team turnaround, plus he gets into the equally important rise of Rossi. PJ also talks about how a strong finish may affect the future of Adam Foote in Vancouver. Then it's a visit from retiring Vancouver Giants analyst Bill Wilms. Bill waxes on about 25 years in the booth, working with Blake, Batchelor and others, and the humbling tributes he's received since announcing he was done. The guys finish up with a look at the Whitecaps facing a 3 goal deficit as they face Seattle in the second leg of Champions action tonight, Team Canada may be in a battle for a Whitecap's services, Venezuela with a drama filled win at the WBC, and the Warriors look poised to do some damage in the NLL playoffs!

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Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by with his take on the importance of Petey's resurgence as a player, but also what that would mean to the orgnization. He talks about the culture change and its possible role in the team turnaround, plus he gets into the equally important rise of Rossi. PJ also talks about how a strong finish may affect the future of Adam Foote in Vancouver.

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A visit from retiring Vancouver Giants analyst Bill Wilms. Bill waxes on about 25 years in the booth, working with Blake, Batchelor and others, and the humbling tributes he's received since announcing he was done.

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Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson discuss Nils Höglander's future as a Canucks, the progress (or lack thereof) made by young players this season, the goaltending for the rest of the season and beyond, the BRO line, Elias Pettersson's drought and line mates, plus Tumbler Ridge as BC's nominee for Kraft Hockeyville. They also talk about Gavin McKenna, his terrific season, his drawbacks, and how he compares with the other top draft prospect: Sweden's Ivar Stenberg.

Other topics include: the Whitecaps' accolades, stadium site, MLS schedule changes, NFL player movement, the WBC and Blue Jays roster moves involving Vancouver Canadians players, plus NBA expansion to Seattle.

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Cam joins Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson, as they discuss Nils Höglander's future as a Canucks, the progress (or lack thereof) made by young players this season, the goaltending for the rest of the season and beyond, the BRO line, Elias Pettersson's drought and line mates, plus Tumbler Ridge as BC's nominee for Kraft Hockeyville. They also talk about Gavin McKenna, his terrific season, his drawbacks, and how he compares with the other top draft prospect: Sweden's Ivar Stenberg.

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