Halford & Brough in the Morning Canucks Fans Are Handling This Well (Seriously)
Mar 13, 2026
Adam Crafton, journalist for The Athletic covering global football and World Cup build-up. He breaks down Iran’s participation uncertainty and the politics around FIFA leadership. He explains why North America was chosen, the security and coordination challenges for a tri-nation tournament, and how ticketing, travel costs, and premium pricing could shape who attends matches.
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Stop Obsessing Over Lottery Outcomes
- The show argued Vancouver is effectively locked into finishing last and that obsessively tracking lottery odds is unnecessary.
- Hosts warned against overanalyzing a season already trending toward the bottom despite joking about potential late win streaks.
Canucks Fans Staying Loyal Through Losing
- Hosts praised Vancouver fans for consistently showing up and supporting a rebuilding Canucks roster despite a poor home record.
- Mike Halford called fan patience impressive given the team's limited on-ice success and repeated losing nights at Rogers Arena.
Leafs Fail To Protect Their Captain
- Jason Brough and Mike Halford criticized Toronto for failing to protect captain Auston Matthews after a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas.
- Craig Berube admitted the team should've reacted, highlighting leadership and accountability issues in the Leafs' locker room.