Sept 12, 2025: A win is a win? Canucks riding G's and D to playoffs?

Update: 2025-09-12

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While the Canucks prospects get set for their action in Seattle this weekend, Matt and Blake are equally focused on the big club and training camp. The guys look at the likely path to victory most nights, and whether it will be a lot of 2-1 wins. They debate whether fans are ready for that in the wake of the Miller-Pettersson era of decent offence. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to recap the week, including the questions around Quinn Hughes' future, including whether the Canucks can be good enough to keep him happy. Jeff also looks at the goaltending division of labour, the possibility of an Abby Canuck winning a job on opening night, and the right way for players to retire with their original team. Then it's Whitecaps coach Jesper Sorenson on the return to action for his club after a 3 week hiatus. Sorenson gives a health update on the likes of Gauld and White not to mention the banged up newcomers. Plus, he details his new relationship with Thomas Müller and whether they should vye for the Supporters Shield or just focus on the West. The guys wrap up the show with a preview of a proverbial must win game for the Lions, the Seahawks look for win number 1, and the Jays and M's both nab big wins down the stretch.

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