May 8, 2026: Caleb coming "home" and then there was 2: Gold vs RJ for Canucks GM

About this episode

The episode discusses the narrowing GM search for the Canucks, featuring insights from various guests on player prospects and team dynamics.

The list narrows for the Canucks as the GM search nears a conclusion. Matt and Blake delve into the debate of Ryan Johnson vs Evan Gold, examing their resumes and the fanbase reaction should either get the gig. The guys also look at the comments of Caleb Malhotra after he was asked about the possibility of becoming a Canuck, and his thoughts on possibly playing for his dad. The Sheet's Jeff Marek stops by to talk about the lottery results and his hot take on whether this is the year that trades of top 10 picks getting traded. Marek weighs in on what happens with the Sharks at number 2 and if the Blackhawks are looking to make a splash at the draft. The Daily Hive's Rob Williams joins as well and has thoughts on the possibility of the Malhotras being in Vancouver. He also talks about fan confidence in the Canucks GM search and whether the 2 finalists will get a passing grade from the diehards. Then some Whitecaps chat as MLS analyst Sascha Kljestan drops by to talk about the 1st vs 2nd showdown of the Whitecaps vs Earthquakes, the relocation talk, and a World Cup preview as well. Finally, Matt and Blake get into the latest Alphonso Davies injury, the 'Caps open the upper deck in…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Blake

Guests: Jeff Marek, Rob Williams, Sascha Kljestan

Topics covered

• Canucks GM search
• Caleb Malhotra
• NHL draft
• Whitecaps MLS
• Alphonso Davies injury
• BC Lions camp

Keywords

• Canucks
• GM search
• Caleb Malhotra
• NHL draft
• Whitecaps
• Alphonso Davies
• BC Lions
• Jeff Marek
• Rob Williams
• Sascha Kljestan

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canucks, Whitecaps, BC Lions, Daily Hive

Places: Vancouver

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