Matt and guest co-host Jeff Paterson discuss Mitch Marner’s pending free agency and whether the Canucks should pursue the Maple Leafs’ forward. They also talk about Jim Rutherford’s musing about getting business done ahead of free agency (a trade) not having much cap space left on July 1. Which of the draft picks or prospects should they deal? Do they have to put a roster defenceman in-play to land a top-2 centre. Other topics include Quinn Hughes removing himself from the process of selecting a new head coach, the Abby Canucks playoff run and the final four from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Darren Dreger joins to tell us who were finalists for the Canucks job, what separated Adam Foote, and why Rick Tocchet said ‘no’ to the Seattle Kraken. Dreger wonders whether Hughes would follow Tocchet to Philly if he gets to free agency, and where the Canucks will find their top centreman.
John Shannon stops by to discuss Foote’s hiring, Marner’s free agency and whether series wins in the Cup playoffs should be celebrated to a larger degree.
The Golf Report surrounds Scottie Scheffler’s win at the PGA, plus the Whitecaps keep their unbeaten streak alive and the CFL’s Lions hit the field for the first time in 2025.
Thank you to our great sponsors:
@bet365: It’s never ordinary! Download the app today and use promo code: NATION | http://www.bet365.ca/
Surrey Mitsubishi l https://www.surreymitsubishi.ca/
Resurrection Spirits l https://www.resurrectionspirits.ca/ourspirits/p/sekeresprice
Bogey Juice l https://www.bogeyjuice.com/
GRETA Bar Vancouver | https://lnk.to/GRETAYVR
Yellow Dog Brewing | https://lnk.to/YDBrewing
Vancouver Canadians l https://www.milb.com/vancouver
Whistler Golf Club l https://www.whistlergolf.com/
Pacific Toyota Dealers l https://www.shoptoyota.ca/british-columbia/en?utm_source=TNN&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=pacific-influencer&utm_content=TheNationNetwork
10 Comments
If these buzzers the Aqualini’s r to cheap to purchase proper training facilities than these scumbags should sell the team to somebody willing to make the commitment.
Surprised to see Ehlers rated at 8.1 million, if I understood correctly. Had heard that he will be over 9 million.
Hey Aqualini’s how do u like that. The other owner of the Dallas Stars Tom Gaglardi who’s from Vancouver and been in the playoffs more times than those cheap Aqualini’s can dream of. I bet Gaglardi sitting back in his office busting a gut laughing at the Aqualini’s expense.
I’d steer clear of ex-Leafs. Marner is a guy who is great in the regular season, like most in that country club, but he doesn’t show up in the playoffs.
Marner is 6th in playoff points this season at a point per game (2nd most amongst the Leafs) and is nearly a point per game for his career in the playoffs many of the criticisms against him are baseless. All that being said 14 million is way to rich for the Canucks and is part of the reason the Leafs aren't winning, paying 4 players over 10 million each hampers team depth. You can get away with 2 players like that but not 4.
why is no one talking about the Sedins coming in as assistant coach candidates?
U do not consider D petey, sure he'll be on 3rd line to start but what's his ceiling… I see a top 4 d man in him. Willander I can get on board with
Bettman should step in and blessentially tell the aquallinis either get a practice facility or we will force you out basically. Only 2 teams dont have a practice facility and the other one is getting one built and are a new franchise
Darren Dreger is the least convincing "insider" in the business. Next time he's interviewed, ask yourself: "Is this man saying anything that isn't already common knowledge?" No, he is not. He is recycling.
no