It's a show with a different tone today after the passing of former Canucks player and broadcaster John Garrett. Matt and Blake walk down memory lane on the many "Cheech" stories and chronicle an amazing life in hockey. They go over everything from his love his food, to his long tenure in the WHA and the unique storytelling in the broadcast booth.. The guys also welcome in John Shannon to share some of his own stories of knowing Cheech for over 40 years. Shannon gets into the playful, kind nature of Garrett and his beloved following in the hockey community, from fans to players to media. Matt and Blake also take a deep dive into the Whitecaps ownership issues and the latest developments that has fans fearing the loss of the MLS contender. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in and draws his line in the sand on who should be the next Canucks president and GM, and it's a familiar name. He also goes over the standout performances so far as he watches games firsthand at the U18 World Champs. Cam drills down on the pair of Giants in Ryan Lin and Mathis Preston. Johnny King of the Vancouver Canadians also stops by for a chat on the 19 year old's journey to Vancouver. Then the guys wrap up the show with the rest of the baseball story plus a massive change coming to the CFL as the schedule and playoff format is set for a massive shift for the 2027 season!

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Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects drops in and draws his line in the sand on who should be the next Canucks president and GM, and it's a familiar name. He also goes over the standout performances so far as he watches games firsthand at the U18 World Champs. Cam drills down on the pair of Giants in Ryan Lin and Mathis Preston.

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The guys also welcome in John Shannon to share some of his own stories of knowing Cheech for over 40 years. Shannon gets into the playful, kind nature of Garrett and his beloved following in the hockey community, from fans to players to media.

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While the first round of the playoffs begins to wrap up, Matt and Blake continue to point forward with the Canucks. The guys are looking at the ever expanding list of candidates as word begins to spread about who may be getting a second chat with Vancouver. The diverse range of experience from candidates has the guys debating who is the right choice and who will only add to the fans' ire. Plus, they each have their say on which is more important, getting the GM choice right vs winning the draft lottery! DFO Insider David Pagnotta is back with the guys to discuss the names he's hearing and the possible competition for GM candidates that's happening, with Toronto and Nashville also going through the process. David also has thoughts on whether it's a search for 1 or 2 new people in the front office. Blackfish's prospect expert, Dave Hall, stops in as well to discuss the conclusion of the AHL season and a look at who finished up on a good note. Dave also talks about Canucks prospects like Cootes and Chiarot who continue to play in the CHL playoffs. He also gives us his picks for players most ready to make a big jump next season. Matt and Blake finish up with a busy weekend wrap including: the Whitecaps romping to another win, the C's finishing a sweep, and tough weekends for the Rise and Warriors.

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DFO Insider David Pagnotta is back with the guys to discuss the names he's hearing and the possible competition for GM candidates that's happening, with Toronto and Nashville also going through the process. David also has thoughts on whether it's a search for 1 or 2 new people in the front office.

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Blackfish's prospect expert, Dave Hall, stops in to discuss the conclusion of the AHL season and a look at who finished up on a good note. Dave also talks about Canucks prospects like Cootes and Chiarot who continue to play in the CHL playoffs. He also gives us his picks for players most ready to make a big jump next season.

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With the Canucks' possible GM list getting more and more public, Matt and Blake wonder about a familiar face making a comeback, in Laurence Gilman. The guys go over their own feelings on their former insider coming back to the Canucks front office, and pour over Patrcik Johnston's piece on the same idea. The guys also look into the health of Marco Rossi who is skipping the Worlds to focus on the injury that he suffered twice this season. Plus, Brock Boeser is on his way to represent the USA.. RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his take on Gilman, but he also talks about the likeliood of Shane Doan, whom he's had a connection with since their time together with the Kamloops Blazers. Jeff also talks about the Canucks players that are going to the Worlds and the onces that are strangely not attending. Then it's NSL champion Sporting Director Stephanie Labbé on the Vancouver Rise home opener today at Swanguard stadium. She talks about the successes of last season, the changes for this year, and the league challenges to overcome as the NSL enters year 2! The guys finish up with a preview of 3 other local games to get ready for as the Warriors and Whitecaps get set for big ones, and the C's play some more nooners this weekend. Plus, the Seahawks get their new running back at the draft!

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RinkWide Vancouver's Jeff Paterson stops by to give his take on Gilman, but he also talks about the likeliood of Shane Doan, whom he's had a connection with since their time together with the Kamloops Blazers. Jeff also talks about the Canucks players that are going to the Worlds and the onces that are strangely not attending.

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