As the dog days of summer drag on, JPat and Wadden finally get a chance to sink their teeth into the Canucks schedule, circling some games of significance, while also looking at some of the home games that the two of them are anticipating at Rogers Arena this year. The boys also look at Sebastian Aho's eight-year/ $78M contract extension that he signed with the Hurricanes, wondering if that contract is a comparable for Elias Pettersson's next deal. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the dog days of summer drag on, JPat and Wadden finally get a chance to sink their teeth into the Canucks schedule, circling some games of significance, while also looking at some of the home games that the two of them are anticipating at Rogers Arena this year. The boys also look at Sebastian Aho's eight-year/ $78M contract extension that he signed with the Hurricanes, wondering if that contract is a comparable for Elias Pettersson's next deal. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Diving Into The Schedule

The dog days of summer are setting in around the NHL, however, news came out of the Canucks camp as the team announced that former assistant general manager Derek Clancey is leaving the organization to take a job with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team also announced the signing of Nils Höglander to a two-year contract extension. JPat and Wadden breakdown the Höglander signing, while also discussing Clancey's surprising departure.  The boys go over some future player prop betting lines while also debating how many 20 goal scorers the Canucks will have next season. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dog days of summer are setting in around the NHL, however, news came out of the Canucks camp as the team announced that former assistant general manager Derek Clancey is leaving the organization to take a job with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team also announced the signing of Nils Höglander to a two-year contract extension. JPat and Wadden breakdown the Höglander signing, while also discussing Clancey's surprising departure.  The boys go over some future player prop betting lines while also debating how many 20 goal scorers the Canucks will have next season. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Winding Down

The Canucks held their annual Development Camp last week on the campus of UBC. JPat gives his thoughts on what he saw at the camp, including updates on 2022 first round pick Jonathan Lekkerimäki and 2023 11th overall pick Tom Willander.  Wadden and JPat discuss Vancouver's former head coach Alain Vigneault announcing his retirement, while also taking a look at some future betting odds for the Canucks to win the Pacific Division next year. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canucks held their annual Development Camp last week on the campus of UBC. JPat gives his thoughts on what he saw at the camp, including updates on 2022 first round pick Jonathan Lekkerimäki and 2023 11th overall pick Tom Willander.  Wadden and JPat discuss Vancouver's former head coach Alain Vigneault announcing his retirement, while also taking a look at some future betting odds for the Canucks to win the Pacific Division next year. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Developing The Future

Free agency opened up across the NHL with the Canucks signing five new players. JPat and Wadden breakdown the new additions that are headed to Vancouver, while also unpacking some of the bigger signings that happened around the league. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free agency opened up across the NHL with the Canucks signing five new players. JPat and Wadden breakdown the new additions that are headed to Vancouver, while also unpacking some of the bigger signings that happened around the league. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Free Agent Frenzy

June 30th marks the final day of the 2022-23 NHL season. JPat and Wadden go over who the Canucks gave qualifying offers to and who they did not, well also unpacking Noah Juulsen's new two-year contract he inked on Friday. The guys also pour over some 'affordable' free agent targets that Vancouver could be looking at with free agency opening on Saturday.  Patrick Johnston from The Province/Post-Media joins for his weekly chat. He gives his thoughts on how the Canucks fared at the NHL Draft. The show wraps with an interesting prop bet that centres around Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Independence Day in the States.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 30th marks the final day of the 2022-23 NHL season. JPat and Wadden go over who the Canucks gave qualifying offers to and who they did not, well also unpacking Noah Juulsen's new two-year contract he inked on Friday. The guys also pour over some 'affordable' free agent targets that Vancouver could be looking at with free agency opening on Saturday.  Patrick Johnston from The Province/Post-Media joins for his weekly chat. He gives his thoughts on how the Canucks fared at the NHL Draft. The show wraps with an interesting prop bet that centres around Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Independence Day in the States.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Flip The Calendar

The Canucks wrapped up the NHL Draft on Thursday with six more prospects added to the system, as Vancouver made all of its selections on day two. JPat and Wadden breakdown the picks, while also unpacking what's ahead for the Canucks with free agency opening on Saturday. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canucks wrapped up the NHL Draft on Thursday with six more prospects added to the system, as Vancouver made all of its selections on day two. JPat and Wadden breakdown the picks, while also unpacking what's ahead for the Canucks with free agency opening on Saturday. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Canucks Draft Recap

The Canucks selected Swedish defenceman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. JPat and Wadden breakdown the pick for Vancouver, while going over some of the highlights of the opening day of the draft in Nashville.  Hear from Willander and Patrik Allvin.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canucks selected Swedish defenceman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. JPat and Wadden breakdown the pick for Vancouver, while going over some of the highlights of the opening day of the draft in Nashville.  Hear from Willander and Patrik Allvin.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

First Round Recap

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin met with the media in Nashville on Tuesday ahead of the NHL Draft which begins on Wednesday. Allvin explained that he intends on using the 11th overall pick. JPat and Wadden discuss the various needs Vancouver has to fill within the organizations prospect pool. The boys unpack the NHL Awards ceremony that took place on Monday, going over where the Canucks players ended up in the voting. They also chat about whether or not free agent defenceman Ian Cole would be a good fit in Vancouver. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin met with the media in Nashville on Tuesday ahead of the NHL Draft which begins on Wednesday. Allvin explained that he intends on using the 11th overall pick. JPat and Wadden discuss the various needs Vancouver has to fill within the organizations prospect pool. The boys unpack the NHL Awards ceremony that took place on Monday, going over where the Canucks players ended up in the voting. They also chat about whether or not free agent defenceman Ian Cole would be a good fit in Vancouver. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Full Intention

Monday marks the start of the NHL Draft week as festivities are kicking off in Nashville ahead of the draft which takes place on Wednesday. JPat and Wadden kick around what they feel the Canucks will do with the seven picks that they have. They also go over the NHL Awards that will be handed out on Monday night. The boys go over where they think Quinn Hughes ended up in the Norris Trophy voting and where they think Elias Pettersson ended up in the voting for the Hart and the Selke Trophies. They also chat about the trade between the Avs and Preds that went down over the weekend, while looking at where Vancouver is in the betting odds to win the Western Conference next season. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday marks the start of the NHL Draft week as festivities are kicking off in Nashville ahead of the draft which takes place on Wednesday. JPat and Wadden kick around what they feel the Canucks will do with the seven picks that they have. They also go over the NHL Awards that will be handed out on Monday night. The boys go over where they think Quinn Hughes ended up in the Norris Trophy voting and where they think Elias Pettersson ended up in the voting for the Hart and the Selke Trophies. They also chat about the trade between the Avs and Preds that went down over the weekend, while looking at where Vancouver is in the betting odds to win the Western Conference next season. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Draft Week Begins

The Canucks released their pre-season schedule on Friday with just six games to be played this year facing off against the Seattle Kraken, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. JPat and Wadden bat that topic around with Patrick Johnston. They also chat about the NHL's decision to not wear any themed night jerseys in warm-up, while going over Craig Button's mock draft where he has Vancouver selecting Swedish defenceman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canucks released their pre-season schedule on Friday with just six games to be played this year facing off against the Seattle Kraken, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. JPat and Wadden bat that topic around with Patrick Johnston. They also chat about the NHL's decision to not wear any themed night jerseys in warm-up, while going over Craig Button's mock draft where he has Vancouver selecting Swedish defenceman Tom Willander with the 11th overall pick. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On Schedule

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With the NHL Draft less than a week away JPat and Wadden dig a little deeper into Patrik Allvin's comment from yesterday about the Canucks possibly moving up in the draft. They also go over free agents Vancouver could be targeting, what a healthy Tanner Pearson would mean to the roster and the salary cap, while also giving some news about the Canucks Summer Development camp.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NHL Draft less than a week away JPat and Wadden dig a little deeper into Patrik Allvin's comment from yesterday about the Canucks possibly moving up in the draft. They also go over free agents Vancouver could be targeting, what a healthy Tanner Pearson would mean to the roster and the salary cap, while also giving some news about the Canucks Summer Development camp.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Moving On Up?

With the NHL Draft a week away Patrik Allvin spoke to the media on Wednesday. The Canucks GM spoke on many different topics including why this was the right time to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract, where they're at with a contract extension for Elias Pettersson, and whether or not they'll try to move up in the draft. JPat and Wadden also bat around the announcement of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2023, while taking a look at the betting line on tonight's game 7 in the Calder Cup Final. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the NHL Draft a week away Patrik Allvin spoke to the media on Wednesday. The Canucks GM spoke on many different topics including why this was the right time to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson's contract, where they're at with a contract extension for Elias Pettersson, and whether or not they'll try to move up in the draft. JPat and Wadden also bat around the announcement of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2023, while taking a look at the betting line on tonight's game 7 in the Calder Cup Final. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Allvin Speaks

The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its 2023 class on Wednesday with many people thinking this will finally be the year that Alexander Mogilny gets the call to the hall. JPat explains why he thinks Canucks assistant coach, and long-time NHL defenceman, Sergei Gonchar should get in alongside his countryman Mogilny.  The boys go over Sean Monahan re-signing with the Montreal Canadiens, who inked a very team friendly one-year contract to remain with the Habs. Plus they rank the Canucks options on the left-side of the blueline.  The show wraps with some betting lines on game 7 of the Calder Cup Final. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hockey Hall of Fame will announce its 2023 class on Wednesday with many people thinking this will finally be the year that Alexander Mogilny gets the call to the hall. JPat explains why he thinks Canucks assistant coach, and long-time NHL defenceman, Sergei Gonchar should get in alongside his countryman Mogilny.  The boys go over Sean Monahan re-signing with the Montreal Canadiens, who inked a very team friendly one-year contract to remain with the Habs. Plus they rank the Canucks options on the left-side of the blueline.  The show wraps with some betting lines on game 7 of the Calder Cup Final. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Call To The Hall?

A few days after the Canucks announced the organization bought out the remaining years of the contract of Oliver Ekman-Larsson, JPat and Wadden dig a little deeper into what Vancouver will do with its new found cap space. The boys look at the holes on the left and right side of the blueline, as well as the need to upgrade at the third line centre position.  The lads also discuss Travis Green reportedly getting hired as an assistant coach by the New Jersey Devils, Arturs Silovs being the runner-up for the IIHF Male Athlete of the Year, while giving "Wild Bill" Karlsson a shoutout for his performance at the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup parade. The show wraps with Wadden digging into some SHL futures bets. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few days after the Canucks announced the organization bought out the remaining years of the contract of Oliver Ekman-Larsson, JPat and Wadden dig a little deeper into what Vancouver will do with its new found cap space. The boys look at the holes on the left and right side of the blueline, as well as the need to upgrade at the third line centre position.  The lads also discuss Travis Green reportedly getting hired as an assistant coach by the New Jersey Devils, Arturs Silovs being the runner-up for the IIHF Male Athlete of the Year, while giving "Wild Bill" Karlsson a shoutout for his performance at the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup parade. The show wraps with Wadden digging into some SHL futures bets. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

New Found Money

Patrick Johnston

An anniversary show as this is the 400th episode that JPat and Wadden have done, and they welcome in Patrick Johnston to help celebrate. The lads go over more options that the Canucks could explore in free agency when looking to fill the third line centre position. PJ gives his thoughts on Ethan Bear's future with the Canucks, while also praising the Vegas Golden Knights approach to never being satisfied with its roster.  The show wraps with a look at the NHL Draft betting odds. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An anniversary show as this is the 400th episode that JPat and Wadden have done, and they welcome in Patrick Johnston to help celebrate. The lads go over more options that the Canucks could explore in free agency when looking to fill the third line centre position. PJ gives his thoughts on Ethan Bear's future with the Canucks, while also praising the Vegas Golden Knights approach to never being satisfied with its roster.  The show wraps with a look at the NHL Draft betting odds. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

400 (featuring Patrick Johnston)

The Vancouver Canucks confirmed on Thursday that Ethan Bear had successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the next six months. JPat and Wadden debate whether or not the Canucks should even re-sign the 25-year old RFA defenceman, wondering if the money spent on Bear could be used on a better option. The boys also go over Ben Kuzma's list from his latest article in the Province, where Kuz took a look at potential centres Vancouver could be interested in acquiring in a trade or through free agency.  The show wraps with your Ask JPat questions and a glance at some NHL prop bets that involve the Canucks.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vancouver Canucks confirmed on Thursday that Ethan Bear had successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for the next six months. JPat and Wadden debate whether or not the Canucks should even re-sign the 25-year old RFA defenceman, wondering if the money spent on Bear could be used on a better option. The boys also go over Ben Kuzma's list from his latest article in the Province, where Kuz took a look at potential centres Vancouver could be interested in acquiring in a trade or through free agency.  The show wraps with your Ask JPat questions and a glance at some NHL prop bets that involve the Canucks.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Surgery & 3C's

Scott Rintoul

The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2022-23 Stanley Cup champions and while Sin City celebrates, JPat and Wadden wonder if the Vancouver Canucks are even in the same league as the Golden Knights, after watching how dominating VGK was in the cup final, getting contributions from everyone in what has to be considered one of the deepest lineups in NHL history. The boys bat around how far off the Canucks are from Vegas, but also praise how George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon built that team.  Scott Rintoul joins the pod to tell us about his 9-part documentary series Unreel: West Coast Express. Scott gives a behind the scenes glance into how the series came together. The show wraps with a recap of game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, while also looking at some betting lines heading into this weekends US Open. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vegas Golden Knights are the 2022-23 Stanley Cup champions and while Sin City celebrates, JPat and Wadden wonder if the Vancouver Canucks are even in the same league as the Golden Knights, after watching how dominating VGK was in the cup final, getting contributions from everyone in what has to be considered one of the deepest lineups in NHL history. The boys bat around how far off the Canucks are from Vegas, but also praise how George McPhee and Kelly McCrimmon built that team.  Scott Rintoul joins the pod to tell us about his 9-part documentary series Unreel: West Coast Express. Scott gives a behind the scenes glance into how the series came together. The show wraps with a recap of game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, while also looking at some betting lines heading into this weekends US Open. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

League Of Their Own (featuring Scott Rintoul)

The Hockey News released its final NHL draft rankings and they had Oliver Moore ranked at where the Canucks will pick in the first round at 11th overall. JPat breaks down what he knows about the American centre, who comes out of the U.S. National Development Team and has committed to play at the University of Minnesota next season.  The boys answer some Ask JPat questions, including whether or not the Carolina Hurricanes could be a trade partner in a deal for JT Miller. The show wraps with look at the betting lines for tonight's game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hockey News released its final NHL draft rankings and they had Oliver Moore ranked at where the Canucks will pick in the first round at 11th overall. JPat breaks down what he knows about the American centre, who comes out of the U.S. National Development Team and has committed to play at the University of Minnesota next season.  The boys answer some Ask JPat questions, including whether or not the Carolina Hurricanes could be a trade partner in a deal for JT Miller. The show wraps with look at the betting lines for tonight's game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Differing Rankings

As the NHL Draft inches closer, JPat and Wadden dig into some of the names the Canucks will be looking at with the 11th overall selection. The boys bat around what Patrik Allvin might want to do with the pick. They also dive into what Vancouver needs in the lineup, taking a look at the lack of toughness on the current roster, suggesting a couple names Allvin and company could be looking at in free agency. They recap game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, while giving the latest updates on the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy. The show wraps with a couple stick taps from events that happened off the ice over the weekend. The first to Abbotford's Nick Taylor who won the RBC Canadian Open and the second to Canadian UFC fighter Mike Malott who won his fight at UFC 289. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the NHL Draft inches closer, JPat and Wadden dig into some of the names the Canucks will be looking at with the 11th overall selection. The boys bat around what Patrik Allvin might want to do with the pick. They also dive into what Vancouver needs in the lineup, taking a look at the lack of toughness on the current roster, suggesting a couple names Allvin and company could be looking at in free agency. They recap game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, while giving the latest updates on the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy. The show wraps with a couple stick taps from events that happened off the ice over the weekend. The first to Abbotford's Nick Taylor who won the RBC Canadian Open and the second to Canadian UFC fighter Mike Malott who won his fight at UFC 289. Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Draft Targets

News breaking on Friday morning from Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, as he reported that Ethan Bear's shoulder injury that he sustained at the World Hockey Championship might require surgery. JPat and Wadden discuss that with Patrick Johnston, wondering if the injury might effect what Vancouver will do when it comes to re-signing the RFA defenceman. The boys also go over the sign-and-trade deal that went down between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils, while also breaking down the crazy amount of money collectors spent on the Canucks game-worn jerseys that were being auctioned off on the teams retail website.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by BodogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News breaking on Friday morning from Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal, as he reported that Ethan Bear's shoulder injury that he sustained at the World Hockey Championship might require surgery. JPat and Wadden discuss that with Patrick Johnston, wondering if the injury might effect what Vancouver will do when it comes to re-signing the RFA defenceman. The boys also go over the sign-and-trade deal that went down between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils, while also breaking down the crazy amount of money collectors spent on the Canucks game-worn jerseys that were being auctioned off on the teams retail website.  Rink Wide: Vancouver is presented by <a href="https://lnk.to/RWVBodog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bodog</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Bear Down? (featuring Patrick Johnston)

Burke and Wadden do an excellent job of breaking down where the Canucks are going.  Won&#39;t be back for a bit and it&#39;s well worth the time on Saturday&#39;s when the season resumes.

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