Jan 30, 2026: Canucks' structure is found, roster freeze looms

Another game, another los-- wait!-- the Canucks win! Matt and Blake look at a resilient victory for the Canucks who shutout the Ducks and take a little momentum into the weekend. The guys look at the defensive structure and the performance of Nikita Tolopilo, who might need to get a few more starts here for Vancouver. The guys also take a peek at a new kind of hot streak for Jake DeBrusk, and the Conor Garland disappearing act. RinkWide's Jeff Paterson stops by to discuss the change of pace by the Canucks and where he thinks credit should lie for the win. Jeff also gets into the physical play of defenceman Elias Pettersson, the division of labour for the goalies, and the full story on why Tolopilo was late to the 2nd period. The Sheet's Jeff Marek joins for an adventurous trip around the world of the NHL. The guys get into the swirling seasons of the Canucks and Leafs as the two get set to face each other on Saturday. Jeff also weighs in on the prospect of a Canucks coaching change, an Evander Kane trade, and whether to trade up in the draft. Plus, the boys get into one of the NHL's most unbreakable records and the Nordiques vs the Habs on Thursday night. The guys wrap it up with some more BC Lions signings, the Belichick story seems to be coming to an end, and the Aussie Open men's semis finish in epic fashion!

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