Matt and Blake are back and with plenty to talk about after a few days off, a World Cup in the home stretch, and the Canucks finally hiring some assistants alongside Manny Malhotra on the bench. The guys debate the quality of the hires and whether the club's newfound fiscal responsibility is set to pose an issue with their player development. The guys also drill down on some of the trade rumours that still persist around the Canucks. Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by for a chat on the diminishing sports media options for fans in Western Canada, in the wake of the Rogers closings, and his recent chats with monopoly watchdogs. PJ also tackles the Canucks apparent budgetary critiques, and the needs for still more hirings before the summer is through. Jeff Paterson also joins with thoughts on the staffing of the Canucks and whether successful development can still be acheived with coaches that have less experience. JPat also talks about the next possible trade for the Canucks, Hronek or EP40's availablility, and whether Shane Wright is worthwhile target. The guys wrap up with a look ahead to the World Cup semifinals, the Whitecaps prepping for leg 2 vs Cavalry, the BC Lions make a hire, and 2 close calls for Canadian golfers on the weekend.

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Jeff Paterson also joins with thoughts on the staffing of the Canucks and whether successful development can still be acheived with coaches that have less experience. JPat also talks about the next possible trade for the Canucks, Hronek or EP40's availablility, and whether Shane Wright is worthwhile target.

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Patrick Johnston of Postmedia stops by for a chat on the diminishing sports media options for fans in Western Canada, in the wake of the Rogers closings, and his recent chats with monopoly watchdogs. PJ also tackles the Canucks apparent budgetary critiques, and the needs for still more hirings before the summer is through.

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John Shannon is back on the show with a look at sports media in the digital age, not to mention network changes, and "The Toronto bias". John talks about what he learned from his chat with Caleb Malhotra, and how the World Cup has been unveiled as a tv show.

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Longtime sports reporter/anchor Jody Vance stops by to offer her takes on the state of sports media in the city, through the lense of where it came from back in the day. Jody also talks about the World Cup legacy, and the health of both the Whitecaps and the MLB bid.

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A World Cup off day means a chance to breathe and look back on the tournament as a whole in Vancouver and beyond. Matt and Blake examine how the city and country has embraced the tournament and how it might change soccer in this country both on and off the pitch. The guys also delve a bit more into the local media storyline after this week's radio shutdowns. Plus, the offer sheets are coming due in the NHL! John Shannon is back on the show with a look at sports media in the digital age, not to mention network changes, and "The Toronto bias". John talks about what he learned from his chat with Caleb Malhotra, and how the World Cup has been unveiled as a tv show. Longtime sports reporter/anchor Jody Vance stops by to offer her takes on the state of sports media in the city, through the lense of where it came from back in the day. Jody also talks about the World Cup legacy, and the health of both the Whitecaps and the MLB bid. The guys finish up with a preview of the Whitecaps and Cavalry at Swangard, a look at the World Cup quarterfinals, and the Canadian run at Wimbledon is officially over.

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What a day in sports for Vancouver. Matt and Blake say goodbye to the sports radio industry in town as the last remaining all sports station is shuttered. The guys look at the ongoing changes in sports coverage and what lies ahead. With the World Cup festivities in Vancouver winding down after Colombia vs Switzerland, the boys look back on the city's celebrations and what it means for soccer going forward.They also debate the Davies situation with Vancouver. Longtime national columnist Stephen Brunt joins the show for a look at the World Cup's long term legacy in Canada, both on and off the pitch. He gets into the possible monetary benefits for the players and programs, and what it could do for the CPL and and MLS franchises. Then it's a look ahead to the 2027 NHL draft with DFO's Steve Ellis. He takes a look at the surefire top 3 that everyone is looking at, as well a couple more players who might be able to get there. Steven also begins to unveil his snapshots of the NHL's prospect pools, and who might appear when he gets to Vancouver's. Matt and Blake then catch up with Adam Macko of the Toronto Blue Jays, the former Vancouver Canadian, who has a personal journey unlike any other to the Major Leagues. Macko relives his appearances at the Nat all the way to his first win in MLB at Yankee Stadium.

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A look ahead to the 2027 NHL draft with DFO's Steve Ellis. He takes a look at the surefire top 3 that everyone is looking at, as well a couple more players who might be able to get there. Steven also begins to unveil his snapshots of the NHL's prospect pools, and who might appear when he gets to Vancouver's.

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