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The David Pratt Show | Weeknights 7pm - 9pm

Email David: pratt@cknw.com
David on twitter: @DavePrattNW980

A prominent voice in Vancouver sports, Dave Pratt is known as the guy on the other side of the argument. Born in Calgary, but don’t hold that against him, Dave studied out West and started his radio career in Port Alberni in 1974. Dave has woven quite a path through some of Vancouver’s most noted radio stations and it was his 1985 move to TSN’s Last Call that made him a name in sports, and his tenure with Team 1040 continued it. Now Dave Pratt takes his stand on CKNW. On the air with virtually no filter, if Dave has an opinion about sports at home or abroad, you’re going to hear about it. Dave Pratt, one of a kind, and only here on CKNW.


The David Pratt Show

Weeknights from 7pm - 9pm. Podcast brought to you by Destination Toyota Burnaby.
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David Pratt - Wednesday May 22 - Hour 2

8:00 – 8:30
THREE BURNING QUESTIONS, OPEN LINE

As always, Dave Pratt and Dave Sheldon talk about the day’s three burning topics in the sports world. Tonight, they get into the poll question of whether Vigneault deserved to be let go over Gillis, his possible replacement, and the controversial and racial remarks made by Sergio Garcia aimed at Tiger Woods. We’ll open the phone lines again to gauge listeners’ thoughts on Vigneault.

Interview: Dave Sheldon
CKNW Sports Reporter and Weekend Host (@DaveSheldon980)

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8:35 – 8:50
PARTING SHOTS ON VIGNEAULT

To wrap things up on the firing of Alain Vigneault, Dave talks to our other Sportsnet Insider Bill Watters to gauge his thoughts on who could be the Canucks next head coach and the direction the club should take.

Interview: Bill Watters (@RealBillWatters)
Sportsnet HockeyCentral Analyst

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8:50 – 9:00
SHARKS – KINGS SERIES TALK, W.T.F. MOMENT, CLOSE

The home team in the Sharks and Kings series has won every game. Can San Jose turn the tide tomorrow when they go to Los Angeles for Game 5? Dave talks to Sharks colour man Drew Remenda to get his thoughts. We’ll wrap up this busy show with the W.T.F. Moment, and close.

Interview: Drew Remenda (@DrewRemenda)
San Jose Sharks colour commentator

Posted 5/22/2013 9:00:00 PM
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David Pratt - Wednesday May 22 - Hour 1

7:05 – 7:10
OPEN / THE RANT / SPORTSACTION

THE RANT: After seven seasons building up a reputation as the best coach in Vancouver Canucks history, Alain Vigneault was officially dismissed today by general manager Mike Gillis. Who replaces the man who set a franchise record for most wins by a head coach? Dave speculates on the answer, but knows one thing: This is a crucial stage for the Canucks organization.

SportsAction: Pick two teams. They win, you win. The home team has won every game of the Kings – Sharks series. Should we be led to believe that trend will stop tomorrow in Los Angeles? And the Rangers are on the ropes; look for the Bruins to put them out of their misery.

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7:10 – 7:25
VIGNEAULT FALLOUT; WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

To discuss the implications that come with firing Alain Vigneault, Dave talks to our Sportsnet Insider John Shannon who weighs in on what happens next and who the Canucks could look to hire to replace him. We’ll also get into whether or not Mike Gillis used his “get out of jail free card” by firing Vigneault.

Interview: John Shannon
Sportsnet HockeyCentral Insider (@JSportsnet)

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7:35 – 7:50
“YOU’RE FIRED”, OPEN LINE

We’ll start the show with audio from the Mike Gillis press conference this afternoon. How did the Canucks come to making this decision? What’s the process for hiring a new coach? Was Vigneault simply a scapegoat for what should be deemed Gillis’ failure? We’ll hear what Gillis has to say. And the Poll Question tonight is “Who deserved to be fired: Alain Vigneault and the coaching staff, or general manager Mike Gillis”. We’ll take calls, tweets, and e-mails with listeners’ thoughts.

Audio: Mike Gillis
General Manager, Vancouver Canucks (@GMMikeGillis)

Posted 5/22/2013 9:00:00 PM
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David Pratt - Tuesday May 21 - Hour 1

7:05 – 7:10
OPEN / THE RANT / SPORTSACTION

THE RANT: When it comes to an NHL team’s survival in the playoffs, it boils down to good coaching. Some teams have great coaches, and others aren’t as lucky. As Dave says, the NHL should announce the coach of the year nominees after the postseason as opposed to before, because only in the playoffs do you see the real exceptional coaches rise to the occasion.

SportsAction: Pick two teams. They win, you win. The Senators picked up their first win of the series against the Penguins over the weekend, but Dave isn’t counting on them to take tomorrow’s affair. In the NBA, the Heat boast the best home record, while the Pacers were two games under .500 on the road. Take Miami for the easy win.

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7:10 – 7:25
“PESKY SENS” KEEP PROVING CRITICS WRONG

Their Canada’s last team in the NHL playoffs, and they refuse to quit. The Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins meet for Game 4 tomorrow in a series which got interesting after Ottawa’s double overtime win on Sunday. To preview the all-important fourth game, Dave talks to hockey trivia master and Ottawa native Liam McGuire.

Interview: Liam McGuire
Hockey Trivia Master (@Liams_Hockey)

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7:35 – 7:50
GOLF TALK WITH BRAD EWART

Tiger Woods and Angel Cabrera’s feud over the last few weeks means they won’t be exchanging Christmas cards anytime soon. Dave talks to golf expert Brad Ewart for their weekly segment. They’ll recap the Byron Nelson Championships, discuss the emergence of teenage golfers on the PGA Tour, as well as the ban of long putters anchored to the torso of golfers.

Interview: Brad Ewart
Vancouver golf expert

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7:50 – 8:00
DETROIT-CHICAGO AUDIO, POISONED E-MAIL

As Dave alluded to earlier in the show, Mike Babcock is the best coach in the NHL today and has proven time and time again that he’s a winner. We’ll hear from the Detroit head coach as well as his adversary Joel Quenneville from Chicago to preview Thursday’s crucial Game 4. We’ll wrap up the first hour with Poisoned E-mail.

Posted 5/21/2013 9:02:00 PM