Feb 2, 2026: Canucks deployment dilemma, gameday vs Utah

Coming off a shootout loss to the Leafs and preparing for the Mammoth, the Canucks are under the spotlight again from Blake and Jeff Paterson (sitting in for Matt). The guys look back on the Satruday affair and Adam Foote's usage of the younger players, which has drawn the ire of many Canucks fans. The guys debate the potential of Jonathan Lekkerimäki in his career, his chemistry with Öhgren, and what he needs to do to be a regular at the top of the lineup. The guys get the lineup details vs the Mammoth, an update on the Olympic hockey arena and any trade rumours that may be rattling around. The boys pivot to the other big news from the weekend as well, as they look at the shaky future of the Vancouver Whitecaps. The league and the team both made their feelings felt over the weekend and the guys look at how the sporting landscape would change without them. TSN's Darren Dreger stops by for a peek around the league and updates us on the nibbles surrounding guys like DeBrusk and Garland on the Canucks roster. Dregs lets us know what Canucks management might be thinking wth regards to the future of Adam Foote, he talks about the fast approaching Olympic roster freeze and the likelihood of a massive deal for a guy like Artemi Panarin. Then it's Farhan Lalji from the site of Super Bowl LX, with his recap of the early returns in CFL free agency and the lack of much news from the BC Lions. Farhan talks about two areas of concerns for the Leos: backup QB and the secondary. Farhan also weighs in on the Whitecaps drama with BC Place and how the BC Lions realy feel about their landlord. The guys wrap up the show with a look at some Whitecaps player news, the NFL heading to Europe, and the weekend that was in golf and tennis!

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