Ep. 152 - We’ve HAD IT with the Canucks…

Ep. 152 - We’ve HAD IT with the Canucks…

The Vancouver Canucks season has gone from frustrating… to straight-up painful. We’re joined by Matt Sekeres to break down what’s gone wrong, who’s to blame, and whether there’s ANY hope left. We also dive into:🏒 The World Cup announcement (Calgary, Edmonton & Prague)🔥 Jack Hughes’ Golden Goal puck comments — and why we completely disagree🇨🇦 More Canucks chaos🏈 CFL talk and everything else from an irrational fan perspective If you’re tired, frustrated, and still watching every game anyway… this one’s for you. 🎙️ Catch us LIVE and join the conversation:👉 https://hughesSports.ca #Canucks #NHL #CFL #HughesSports This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hughessports.ca [https://www.hughessports.ca?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 151 - Trench Warfare with Jermaine Reid Plus Canucks Practice Facility Soon?

150 episodes are in the books, and we’re kicking off the next era of the Hughes Sports Podcast with some serious muscle. Today, we are joined by former CFL defensive tackle and BC Lions alum Jermaine Reid to pull back the curtain on life in the trenches.From being a 2nd-round draft pick out of Akron to a career that spanned four iconic franchises, Jermaine knows what it takes to survive and thrive in the pros. We’re diving into "Trench Warfare"—the technical, brutal, and often invisible battle at the line of scrimmage that decides every game.Plus, with the 2026 CFL Combine in Edmonton just weeks away (March 27–29), we get a pro’s perspective on the next generation of Canadian talent and how the BC Lions are shaping up after a busy free agency. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hughessports.ca [https://www.hughessports.ca?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 150 - TYLER MYERS TRADED!

The hockey gods have given us a massive 150th-episode gift: the Tyler Myers era in Vancouver is officially over. Today, we’re breaking down the breaking news of Myers heading to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2029 4th-round pick.With the Canucks retaining 50% of the salary, Jake and The Old Man debate if Allvin got enough for the "Chaos Giraffe" and what this means for the rest of the fire sale. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to celebrate 150 episodes of the Hughes Sports Podcast by revisiting our most "irrational" takes since Episode 1.In this episode:The 150 Club: Reflecting on the journey from the basement to our 150th episode. Breaking News: Tyler Myers is a Dallas Star. Analyzing the return and the 50% retention. The Fire Sale: Who is next? Looking at the trade block as the deadline looms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hughessports.ca [https://www.hughessports.ca?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

THE OLYMPIC STING Jack Hughes Breaks Canada’s Heart + Tyler Myers Trade Watch!

Is it time to panic, or just time to mourn? 🇨🇦🏒 We’re kicking off today’s episode of the Next Hughes Sports Podcast with the topic every Canadian is talking about: The 2026 Winter Olympics. It’s been four days since Jack Hughes’ overtime “Golden Goal” for Team USA, and we’re breaking down what went wrong for the Men’s and Women’s squads in Milano. Was leaving Crosby out of the final the right call? Is a Silver medal ever “enough” for Canada? We spend the first 30 minutes decompressing from the heartbreak. Then, we turn to the Vancouver Canucks. 🦒 Tyler Myers was officially scratched for “trade-related reasons” last night against the Jets. With Detroit, Dallas, and Colorado all reportedly in the mix, we discuss the end of the “Chaos Giraffe” era and what the Canucks can actually get back for a veteran with a No-Move Clause. Finally, we talk Football. 🏈 The UFL just announced radical rule changes for 2026, including the 4-point field goal and the “Tush Push” ban. With the CFL Combine coming to Edmonton in March, we look at the potential implications for our game. Is the CFL losing its identity with the 2026 rule changes, or is it time to evolve? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hughessports.ca [https://www.hughessports.ca?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Quinn Hughes Sees Ghosts, Olympic Ice Rants, and the Canucks’ Tank Job

In this episode of the Hughes Sports Podcast (HSP), Jake and “the old man” (calling in from Galveston, Texas) break down a chaotic week in sports. We dive into the 2026 Winter Olympics, debating why the figure skaters are “falling like trees” and how a two-foot change to the ice surface is changing the game for Team Canada. We also address the “ghosts” haunting Quinn Hughes, the hilarious “bridesmaid” chirps aimed at Leon Draisaitl, and why the Vancouver Canucks might be better off losing every remaining game this season. Plus, we cover the CFL free agency “buzz about nothing,” new premium seating at BC Place, and why we’re officially jumping on the Minnesota Wild bandwagon for the NHL playoffs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Timecodes • 0:00 – Intro: Episode Number Confusion & Galveston Vacations • 5:12 – Olympic Viewing Woes: NBC vs. CBC Gem & Finding the Feed • 10:30 – Team Canada Dominance: Celebrini Outperforming the Vets? • 15:45 – The Two-Foot Difference: How Shorter Ice is Impacting Offsides • 19:20 – Figure Skating Chaos: Why are the Superstars Falling? • 23:10 – CFL Free Agency: The Problem with the “Tampering Period” • 30:15 – BC Lions & FIFA: The $1,500 Premium Seating Debate • 35:40 – CFL Kicking Showcase & Upcoming Combine Interviews • 37:50 – Canucks in Crisis: Why Losing 25 Games in a Row is the Goal • 41:15 – New Alliances: Jumping on the Minnesota Wild Bandwagon • 45:30 – Hypothetical Madness: Could the Canucks Beat Team Sweden? • 47:45 – Quinn Hughes Sees Ghosts: The Viral Meme Reaches People Magazine • 49:30 – The “Bridesmaid” Chirp: Tkachuk vs. Draisaitl • 54:00 – Wrap Up: Trade Deadline Predictions & Next Week’s Chaos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hughessports.ca [https://www.hughessports.ca?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]