Rink Wide: Vancouver
A veteran Vancouver sports journalist's live, interactive post-game show for Canucks fans, offering immediate analysis and reaction after every game.
This is the immediate, raw reaction stream for Canucks fans. The show goes live moments after the final buzzer, with host Jeff Paterson—either solo or with a media peer like Irfaan Gaffar—breaking down the game that just ended. During the offseason, it pivots to shorter-form analysis on topics like the draft, free agency, and team statistics, keeping the conversation going year-round.
“Its primary distinction is its immediacy, broadcasting live on YouTube after every single game, which is a significant commitment. Unlike more produced weekly podcasts, Rink Wide thrives on the raw, unedited feeling of a post-game debrief, blending Paterson's veteran perspective with live viewer comments.”
Who hosts this show
Rink Wide: Vancouver is a live post-game show and podcast covering the Vancouver Canucks for The Nation Network. Hosted by veteran sports journalist Jeff Paterson, the show streams after every Canucks game, providing immediate analysis, opinions, and interactive discussion for fans. Paterson is often joined by other journalists like Irfaan Gaffar to break down trades, team news, and game results.
Credentials & credits
- Host of Rink Wide: Vancouver
- Senior Writer for Canucks Army
- Over 25 years covering the Vancouver Canucks
- Graduate of University of British Columbia (B.A.) and BCIT Broadcast Journalism
- Previous roles at TSN 1040, The Athletic, The Province, CKNW AM-980
- Former play-by-play voice for the Kamloops Blazers
Other ventures
- Canucks Army (writer)
- Sekeres and Price (contributor)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Draft week preview ft. Jeff Paterson & Irfaan GaffarJun 22, 2026 · 24 min
- 02INSTANT REACTION: Canucks name Manny Malhotra Head CoachJun 2, 2026 · 10 min
- 03
- 04Top 5 Canucks Goals of the 2025-26 Season | Rink Wide RewindApr 28, 2026 · 5 min
- 05RINK WIDE POST-GAME: Vancouver Canucks at Edmonton Oilers | Game #82 - Apr. 16, 2026Apr 17, 2026 · 1h 06m
- 06
- 07RINK WIDE POST-GAME: Vancouver Canucks at Anaheim Ducks | Game #80 - Apr. 12, 2026Apr 13, 2026 · 59 min
- 08RINK WIDE POST-GAME: Vancouver Canucks at San Jose Sharks | Game #79 - Apr. 11, 2026Apr 12, 2026 · 1h 14m
Notable episodes
- 01INSTANT REACTION: Canucks name Manny Malhotra Head Coach
A prime example of the show's ability to provide immediate, solo analysis on breaking news, explaining the context and implications of a major organizational change.
- 02What NHL Edge Data Tells Us About the Canucks’ Sideways Season
Demonstrates the show's off-season format, using advanced stats (NHL Edge data) to provide a deep-dive analytical breakdown of the team's performance issues.
- 03Draft week preview ft. Jeff Paterson & Irfaan Gaffar
Showcases the co-hosted format with fellow insider Irfaan Gaffar, focusing on future-facing topics like the NHL draft and trade speculation.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is not a guest-interview format. It is a solo or co-hosted analytical show focused on game recaps and news analysis. Questions are posed conversationally between hosts to guide the discussion rather than to formally interview a subject.
The format is centered on host Jeff Paterson, who either delivers solo analysis or engages in a conversational breakdown with a fellow journalist. In-season episodes are long-form and live, reacting to game events and viewer comments in real-time. Off-season content consists of shorter, more focused pre-recorded segments like the "Rink Wide Rewind" which analyzes season data and highlights.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
1- Q.01
“Was the Stanley Cup Final as fun on the ground as it looked on TV?”
This question was used as a conversational opener with a fellow journalist to get a personal perspective on a major league event.
future
3- Q.01
“Are you surprised the Canucks haven't made any roster moves yet?”
Used to transition the discussion from a general league event to the specific status of the Vancouver Canucks.
- Q.02
“Does [X team] make sense as a destination for a guy like [Y player]?”
A recurring framework for speculating on specific trade scenarios involving players around the league.
- Q.03
“What's your sense of the possibility the Canucks select [prospect] with their pick?”
This question is asked leading up to the NHL draft to address major storylines and speculation surrounding the team's pick.
Signature segments
- · Live post-game streams
- · Rink Wide Rewind
- · Three Stars of the Game
- · The Stat That Stands Out
- · Viewer interaction via live chat
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show doesn't feature traditional interviews. Instead, it brings on other sports journalists, most frequently Irfaan Gaffar, as co-hosts to provide an additional layer of insider analysis and trade speculation.
- Irfaan Gaffaron Draft week preview ft. Jeff Paterson & Irfaan Gaffar
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is sponsored by a mix of national brands (Bet365) and local Vancouver-area businesses, including breweries (Yellow Dog, Neighbourhood), restaurants (Greta Bar), and retailers (Pacific Toyota Dealers). This suggests an appeal to advertisers targeting a loyal, geographically concentrated male-leaning audience interested in sports, betting, and local lifestyle.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Rink Wide: Vancouver?
- The primary host is Jeff Paterson, a sports journalist with over 25 years of experience covering the Vancouver Canucks.
- What is the format of the show?
- During the NHL season, it's a live post-game show that streams on YouTube after every Canucks game. In the off-season, it features shorter, analytical segments. It is primarily a solo or co-hosted analysis show, not an interview podcast.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, Rink Wide is an analysis and commentary show. It does not typically feature formal interviews with guests, but rather conversations between host Jeff Paterson and other sports journalists.
- What is The Nation Network?
- The Nation Network is a digital sports media company that owns a portfolio of websites and podcasts, including Rink Wide, Canucks Army, and Daily Faceoff, focused on providing in-depth hockey coverage.
- Where can I watch or listen to the show?
- The show is streamed live on the Rink Wide: Vancouver YouTube channel and is also available as an audio podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts.
- How often does the show air?
- A new episode is broadcast live after every Vancouver Canucks game during the season, with additional episodes covering news and analysis during the off-season.
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- [02]Jeff Paterson's Profile | Muck Rackmuckrack.com
- [03]Jeff Paterson returns to CanucksArmycanucksarmy.com
- [04]Irfaan Gaffar's Profile | Muck Rackmuckrack.com
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