The early NHL ratings and projections are starting to roll in, so Matt and Blake have you covered as to where the people and algorithm's have put the Canucks' chances. The guys look at the playoff likelihoods, and the EA NHL ratings as well, and if the Canucks are really better or worse than the fan consensus seems to be. TSN's Frank Corrado joins to give his 2 cents on the prognostications, and whether the Canucks may have one of the NHL's widest spectrums of possibilities this seasons. He also jumps into the early Team USA snubs of Boeser and Demko, and the possibility of McDavid signing a short term deal to stay in Edmonton. Then the guys are joined by TSN's Farhan Lalji to talk about the start of the NFL season. They get into the good starts for a couple of local linemen vying for NFL jobs, they debate the expectations for the Seahawks season, plus a quick peek ahead to the Lions last push for the CFL playoffs. Matt and Blake finish up with look at how Thomas Müller is enjoying beautiful BC, the Canadian content of the Champions League Schedule, a wrap up of the baseball story for the week, plus the Can-con at the US Open continue to battle deep.

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The guys are joined by TSN's Farhan Lalji to talk about the start of the NFL season. They get into the good starts for a couple of local linemen vying for NFL jobs, they debate the expectations for the Seahawks season, plus a quick peek ahead to the Lions last push for the CFL playoffs.

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TSN's Frank Corrado joins to give his 2 cents on the prognostications, and whether the Canucks may have one of the NHL's widest spectrums of possibilities this seasons. He also jumps into the early Team USA snubs of Boeser and Demko, and the possibility of McDavid signing a short term deal to stay in Edmonton.

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As the end of August approaches and the pulse of the NHL has almost disappeared, Matt and Blake discuss the strong likelihood that Filip Chytil is the de facto 2nd line centre of the Canucks. The guys get into the risk and possible rewards there, and whether the Canucks really had any other options. They also look at the wild night that was at BC Place on Saturday as Thomas Müller made his starting debut as a Whitecap and scored the winner in the final seconds. The veteran media man John Shannon joins the guys to discuss his chat with Chytil last week and what stood out to him about the conversation, plus, whether the NHL's uneventful off season prevented the Canucks from making the centre move they wanted. Also, John weighs in on whether NHL team revenue needs the boost of a playoff "play-in". Then it's Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth, fresh off a visit to Munich, with the reaction there to Müller's move to Vancouver. Plus, Manuel looks at the performances to date, and what the 3 week break will mean for Vancouver's supporters shield aspirations. The guys wrap up the show with a busy weekend wrap up, looking at Brooke Henderson's big win, the PGA Tour Championship, the start of the US Open, and the BC Lions losing big in Toronto.

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Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth, fresh off a visit to Munich, with the reaction there to Müller's move to Vancouver. Plus, Manuel looks at the performances to date, and what the 3 week break will mean for Vancouver's supporters shield aspirations.

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Veteran media man John Shannon joins the guys to discuss his chat with Chytil last week and what stood out to him about the conversation, plus, whether the NHL's uneventful off season prevented the Canucks from making the centre move they wanted. Also, John weighs in on whether NHL team revenue needs the boost of a playoff "play-in".

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As USA hockey prepares for the Olympics, they'll do so without Demko and Boeser on their immediate radar. Matt and Blake get into the debate of what that means for the players, the fans and the Canucks' playoff hopes. They also get into what it means for Garland and Quinn Hughes, who got the invite to the summer camp. The guys also debate the apparent end to the Canucks' interest in both Rossi and Roslovic, and what that means for Filip Chytil, who has spoken about his summer prep to this point. Rob Williams, of The Daily Hive, stops by to discuss the Olympic snubs and how it might ultimately help the Canucks. He gets into his confidence in Chytil as a true scorer for the Canucks, and whether he sees a different 2nd line centre in the Canucks' future. Then it's Whitecap Jayden Nelson, after a fabulous performance against Houston, talking about a week of training with Thomas Müller and how he has blended into the team to date. Nelson talks about his great season, and the team's aspirations after picking up two more players in the last 24 hours. Then it's Vancouver Canadian outfielder Eddie Micheletti on a fabulous season at Nat Bailey Stadium. He talks about the long road ahead to the majors, the joy of playing in Vancouver, and living up to the chance of his name at the Nat! The guys finish with a preview of the weekend for the Whitecaps and Lions, plus Canadians get ready for the US Open in tennis and Tour Championship in golf.

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Rob Williams, of The Daily Hive, stops by to discuss the Olympic snubs and how it might ultimately help the Canucks. He gets into his confidence in Chytil as a true scorer for the Canucks, and whether he sees a different 2nd line centre in the Canucks' future.

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