Radio Inactive: The End of an Era for Vancouver Canucks Fans

In today's Locked On Canucks episode, we discuss one of the biggest stories in Vancouver sports media in years: Rogers' decision to shut down Sportsnet 650, bringing an abrupt end to the city's last full-time sports radio station. The move is part of a broader restructuring that includes multiple station closures and significant job cuts across the company. For Canucks fans, this is about more than just a radio station. Sportsnet 650 became the daily soundtrack for Vancouver hockey fans. It was where breaking Canucks news was debated, prospects were analyzed, callers voiced their frustrations, and personalities built relationships with listeners over nearly a decade on the air. We'll discuss what this means for the future of Canucks coverage, local sports media, and whether Vancouver has lost an important part of its hockey culture. 👇 IN THIS VIDEO: ✔ Rogers' decision to shut down Sportsnet 650 ✔ What this means for Vancouver sports media ✔ The impact on Canucks fans and local hockey coverage ✔ Where Canucks fans will turn for daily discussion and analysis ✔ How the sports media landscape continues to change 📈 KEY SEARCH TERMS: Sportsnet 650 shutdown Sportsnet 650 Vancouver Rogers Sportsnet 650 Canucks news Vancouver sports radio Rogers layoffs Vancouver Canucks podcast Locked On Canucks Sports media is changing faster than ever, but one thing hasn't changed: Vancouver fans still want smart, passionate, daily conversations about their hockey team. As one chapter closes, another begins. Kyle's dropping a children's book: https://checkout.square.site/merchant... Trevor wants to help you plan and grow your wealth: https://www.vallorawealth.com/ Join Kyle's Discord:   / discord   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)