David Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia are both self isolating and so is most of the world as the COVID-19 pandemic effect much of normal daily life. Dave & Ben talk about the current situation with the NHL being paused for the for seeable future, what effect will that have on players and will we see a Stanley Cup Playoffs? Meanwhile, Tom Brady leaves Boston!  They my be stuck at home but there is lots to talk about on this episode of the Prattcast on Sports. 

Prattcast on Sports

Live from Self Isolation

In a global news event that is moving quickly David Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia talk about the effects COVID-19 is having on sports. Teams playing to empty stadiums, seasons canceled, the list goes on. Will this effect the NFL playoffs? Will the Canucks be playing to empty arenas?  And in Breaking News while recording this episode, Ben Kuzma shares the latest on Chris Tanev who is week-to-week with a lower body injury.

COVID-19 vs. Sports

David Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia being this edition of the 'Prattcast on Sports' talking about the loosening of the precarious grip that the Canucks have on their Wild Card playoff spot as they let another game get away. They discuss how the Achilles heel in their line-up is unquestionably their inability to defend - all stemming from Markstrom's mystery surrounded injury and it's unknown severity. The guys talk Shotgun Jake Virtanen and the conspiracy theory around his playing opportunity being restricted with him out of the top 6 forwards. Dave and Ben dig into the jam-packed Wild Card race in the West. The guys wonder whether Canuck head coach Travis Green survives should the team miss the post-season yet again. Dave and Ben wrap up switching from the ice to the grid-iron and give an update on the continuing 'Brady-watch 2020.'

Playoffs? Are we talking Playoffs?

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia reflect on the memory from a decade ago of the golden goal by Sidney Crosby at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Then Ben's investigative journalism insight on the road with the Canucks and what is going on with Jacob Markstrom? Later, where will Tom Brady end up in the NFL?

Canucks Post-Season hopes without Markstrom

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia start by talking the Tyler Taffoli trade and whether the Canucks have a decent shot of re-signing Tyler come the summer.The guys debate if Boeser is injury prone or just unlucky. Dave and Ben chat on Quinn Hughes and how he has exceeded even the most optimistic expectations in this record breaking season, and how Markstrom is the Canucks MVP. They discuss team toughness and whether the Canucks have enough - or not. Dave and look ahead to the Bruins tilt on Saturday and says the Boston is the best team in the NHL bar none and playing the Bruins is the best test in the league to see how good the Canucks are. Dave has the Bruins winning the Cup while Ben feels Tampa is the team that will hoist Lord Stanley come June. Dave 'guarantees' that the Leafs miss the playoffs and ownership will clean house because of that firing Sheldon Keefe, and firing Kyle Dubas for creating the cap nightmare that he built in Toronto. The guys get into the mini renaissance happening with the Pens and how Crosby is still amazing at making the players around him great and Dave feels he has one more serious playoff run left in him. The guys wrap up talking NFL including Drew Brees coming back at 41 years old.

Breaking Down Taffoli Trade

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia this week talk about their experiences of the night The Sedin’s numbers were retired at Rogers Arena. The Canucks celebrate all month long for Henrik & Daniel. Will other former Canucks be honoured? Then, what is the current state of Canucks injuries and how are the playoffs looking?

The Canucks Celebrate "Sedin Month"

Dave Pratt, Ben Kuzma from Postmedia this week reflect of the tragic event and sudden loss of Kobe Bryant. The Superbowl is around the corner, and who will be crowned Champion on Sunday? Later, The Canucks are back from the All-Star and Dave has some new hope for their playoff chances!

The Sports World Remembers Kobe Bryant

Dave Pratt, Ben Kuzma from Postmedia and special guest Glen Suitor dig into a number of topics during the Canucks bye week starting with Larry Walker getting into the Baseball Hall Of Fame and the legacy of his success. The guys reflect on the NFL's championship games and look forward to the Super Bowl and the QB match-up. Dave, Ben and Glen look back at the 2019 Grey Cup and talk the Keith Urban halftime show. The guys talk about what they see the future holding for the CFL on and off the field. Quinn Hughes made the NHL All Star game and Dave says that's the only reason he will be watching.The guys talk about the crowded Pacific standings with the Canucks at the top, including chatting about Shotgun Jake. 

The Bye Week Round-Up

Dave Pratt is joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Robson - a few days ahead of his 85th birthday -  as usual contributor Ben Kuzma is stuck in a snowstorm. Dave and Jim talk the Gallant firing, whether the Canucks are overplaying Markstom, Quinn Hughes making the NHL All Star game, Cheech nearly winning a car at the '83 All Star game, and look ahead to the upcoming tribute night next month for the Sedins. The guys look back at Pavel Bure's incredible time in Vancouver. Robson chats on his favourite moments in the Canucks 50 seasons, and some of his play by play calls that have become iconic.

Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Robson Returns!

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia start this episode of the pod talking Tom Brady most likely being done playing for the Pats, but still wanting to play and where he could land next? Dave and Ben look ahead to the NFL Divisional Playoff weekend including the Hawks vs Packers and does Seattle's success totally revolve around Beastmode's success? The guys delve into the pesky problems  behind the ugly 9-2 bump that ended the Canucks win streak at the hands of Tampa Bay, and look ahead to their challenging road schedule and lingering questions for the balance of this season. Dave goes 1 on 1 with Canucks standout JT Miller. The guys wrap up chatting on how the NHL All Star Game has become unappealing to players with Ovie sitting out again.

Tom Brady Out, Canucks Lose a Winning Streak... Welcome to 2020

With 2019 coming to a close, Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia share their frustrations with the Canucks recent games. Does this mean an end to the Canucks playoff hopes? Later Dave & Ben reflect on the NFL Monday Night Football game and the rise of a new quarterback star. To end the show-off we hear from Troy Stecher, Adam Gaudette, Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes and Jacob Markstrom of the Vancouver Canucks, about their New Years Resolutions and Goals for the New Year.

The Canucks Are Looking Forward to 2020

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia start this episode chatting on on Canucks D-man Quinn Hughes and his chances of winning the Calder, and how it seems a head-to-head battle with Cale Makar. The guys discuss the success of the Canucks young core and how much credit should go to the Canucks scouting staff doing their homework. Dave and Ben recap the Leaf game and Dave says the Canucks outplayed the Leafs everywhere except in net and wonder if that will be an issue going forward - or just in November. The guys discuss the latest injury news with Ferland and the ramifications of him not being in the line-up for any length of time - and whether Zack MacEwan can play that role. The guys chat on how NHL commish Gary Bettman is treating the league's 'Me Too' moment.The guys turn their attention to week 15 of the NFL and Lamar Jackson and ask why the NFL is letting it be 'open season' on him?

Will Quinn win the Calder?

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia delve into all the fallout from the stories of coaching abuse in the wake of the Babcock firing and Bill Peters' saga and where the line is for today's coaches. And what the changes are that are coming from the NHL and how will they be implemented. Dave sits down with Canucks head coach Travis Green and gets his thoughts on the current wave of coaching stories and his experiences as a player and a coach and where that line is in motivating your team and players. The guys get into Alex Burrows Ring of Honour ceremony and great speech and discuss some of Alex's biggest moments, and impacts he had on the Canucks.Dave and Ben dive into the current edition of the Canucks and the impact of the injury to Edler as they get ready for home dates against Buffalo and the Leafs. The guys get into the NFL and look ahead to four big match-ups in Week 14, and the troubles the Pats have. They also talk Hawks and Russ' comments on similarities between the 2019 and 2014 Seahawks. 

The NHL's #MeToo Moment

Dave Pratt and Ben Kuzma from Postmedia, start Episode 9 of the Prattcast on Sports by discussing the firing of Mike Babcock in Toronto and what went wrong with the highest paid coach in the NHL for the Leafs organization, and how his replacement Sheldon Keefe, who has never coached a game in the NHL will fare in the centre of the hockey universe. The guys get into what’s behind the miserable November thus far for the Canucks and what they need to do to on the ice to bump their losing slump of late. Dave and Ben get into what they saw go down in Dallas where the Stars where able to put up 6 goals on the Canucks - and how the road trip doesn’t get any easier for the goalies with Nashville and Washington on the horizon, and an eventual back to back with the Oilers to end the roadie. The guys talk the latest fallout on the Grapes firing and Ron’s statement on HNIC on Saturday, and Hayley Wickenheiser going into the HHOF. Dave and Ben turn their attention to the NFL and this week’s biggest match-ups, Lamar Jackson’s ascension to the top of the MVP race, what Gronk is up to, and the Kaep tryout and whether he will ever get to play another down in the NFL.

Babcock Firing & Canucks’ November Doldrum

Dave and Ben tackle the major sports story of the week... Don Cherry. Has he now missed his opportunity to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame? Plus, how did that beat between Dave and Ben go from last week? It's episode #8 of the Prattcast of Sports!

Will Don Cherry still end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Legendary Vancouver sportscaster David Pratt is taking his broadcasting talents to his own podcast: The Prattcast on Sports. This new weekly podcast is the only place you can get Dave's strong opinions and off-beat hot takes that have made him a fixture on sports radio and TV for the last 3 decades. Dave is joined by Ben Kuzma of Postmedia, a wily opinionated media veteran in his own right who has covered sports for 3 decades plus himself. Nothing is off the table and no holds are barred when Dave and Ben sit down with some of the biggest names in sports and showbiz for the Prattcast.

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