n0thing is perfect podcast

Russell Holiday
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This is where you will find everything you want to know about the entire Vancouver Canucks organization. We cover the big club and keep a very close eye on the Abbotsford Canucks. As well we keep you up to date on all of Team Whales prospects. Not to mention coverage of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the NHL as a whole.

  1. 1d ago

    Canucks vs Oilers | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Entering Moral Victory Territory

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Postgame Show on n0thing is perfect to break down a gritty 4–2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The boys dive into a game where Vancouver showed noticeable pushback after their Winnipeg blowout, holding Edmonton to just three goals before an empty-netter sealed the deal. They examine how small structural lapses and unforced mistakes unraveled a solid effort, starting with Jason Dickinson boxing out Zeev Buium for a quick third-period rebound tally, followed by Arshdeep Baines taking an ill-advised offensive-zone minor that allowed Leon Draisaitl to blast a signature power-play one-timer past Leevi Meriläinen. They also highlight the positives, including Max Sasson tipping home a Jamie Oleksiak point blast to tie the game in the first period, Brock Boeser deflecting a "Hronek Howitzer" with the goalie pulled, and the blue-line pairing of Oleksiak and Guillaume Brisebois holding their own against Connor McDavid. Then Rusty 'n Dusty unleash on the officiating, calling out a controversial waived-off touch icing that completely killed Vancouver's late 6-on-5 momentum and led directly to Draisaitl's empty-net dagger. They address the glaring hole on the top-line left wing with Baines, debating whether general manager Ryan Johnson needs to look to Abbotsford to call up Ty Mueller or Cole Lind to inject genuine hockey IQ. Finally, the boys look ahead to Rick Tocchet making his return to Rogers Arena with the Philadelphia Flyers for Vancouver's 20-game milestone mark and preview Abbotsford's upcoming double-dip against the Colorado Eagles. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra #bains #chytil #cotter #gallagher #rossi #sasson #mancini #oleksiak #schenn #meriläinen

    Canucks vs Oilers | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Entering Moral Victory Territory

  2. 3d ago

    Canucks vs Jets | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Full on Muppet Level Panic

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Postgame Show on n0thing is perfect to break down an ugly 6–2 blowout loss to the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, dropping Vancouver to their fourth straight defeat. The boys pull no punches evaluating what may have been the team's worst 60-minute effort of the season, pointing out constant panic plays, disconnected passing to open ice, and giving up five-plus goals for the ninth time in 18 games. They break down a catastrophic first period where Leevi Meriläinen was hung out to dry on quick-strike goals by Dylan Samberg, Cole Koepke, and Dawson Mercer, despite Liam Öhgren briefly tying the game with a wicked snipe set up by Victor Mancini and Jonathan Lekkerimäki. As well, they dissect Neal Pionk and Mark Scheifele putting Vancouver in a blender through the second frame, before Jacob Quillan battled two Jets on the boards to set up Brock Boeser's late backhand marker in garbage time. Then Rusty 'n Dusty confront the glaring regression across the roster, calling out Filip Hronek finishing a brutal -4 in over 25 minutes of ice time, Drew O'Connor's lack of hockey IQ on the forecheck, and the team completely abandoning their 1-1-3 structure. They contrast Hronek's struggles with Jamie Oleksiak finishing an even rating in solid minutes, debate cutting Hronek's ice time to give Victor Mancini consistent development, and look ahead with dread to Saturday's road test against the high-powered Edmonton Oilers. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra #bains #chytil #cotter #gallagher #rossi #sasson #mancini #oleksiak #schenn #meriläinen

    Canucks vs Jets | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Full on Muppet Level Panic

  3. 4d ago

    Ryan Ventura gets into the Canucks Season so far

    Professional ring announcer Ryan Ventura returns to n0thing is perfect to chop it up with Russell Holiday and Dustin Boydell about surviving the Vancouver Canucks' rebuild, finding silver linings amidst a brutal 32nd-place skid, and the ongoing NHL player empowerment wave. Ryan kicks things off by preaching patience through a long-term storytelling lens, highlighting the growth of Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Elias Pettersson’s resurgent confidence, and D-Petey making his mark on the blue line. The boys debate Manny Malhotra’s grace behind the bench while turning "chicken shit into chicken salad," compare the big club's current slump to Abbotsford's mid-season turnaround last year, and evaluate Leevi Meriläinen solidifying himself in the crease over Kevin Lankinen. Then the conversation pivots league-wide as the panel unpacks the rising wave of NHL stars demanding trades—contrasting Nikita Kucherov’s transparent handling of his contract dispute with Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck—and reacts to the release of Vancouver’s Hometown Remix jersey. Finally, Ryan shares wild behind-the-scenes stories from working BKFC Ice Wars alongside Matthew Barnaby, promotes the King of '94 retro browser gaming community, and campaigns for another call-up to host the Canucks' upcoming Filipino Heritage Night. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra #bains #chytil #cotter #gallagher #rossi #sasson #mancini #oleksiak #schenn #meriläinen

    Ryan Ventura gets into the Canucks Season so far

  4. 5d ago

    Canucks vs Ducks | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Not Quite Deja Vu

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Postgame Show on n0thing is perfect to break down a wild 5–4 loss as the Vancouver Canucks mount a furious third-period rally but fall just short of completing a comeback against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Arena. The boys examine how a solid 5-on-5 performance was undone by catastrophic special teams, surrendering three power-play markers and an early second-period shorthanded dagger. They call out Kevin Lankinen's positioning woes on key stops, examine Cutter Gauthier’s multi-goal night, and discuss Filip Hronek struggling under heavy minutes on the right side of the penalty kill. As well, they praise newly recalled forward Jacob Quillan injecting instant energy and toughness with two fighting majors, Linus Karlsson showing poise on a sweet deke, and Jake DeBrusk finishing with two goals (including a deflection off Jamie Oleksiak) alongside Elias Pettersson setting the tone with three assists. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect the ongoing systemic growing pains under Manny Malhotra, evaluating Tom Willander sitting out with a lower-body injury and debating whether Cole Clayton should get a look from Abbotsford to stabilize the blue line. They emphasize that while the losses sting, the team’s 5-on-5 play and locker-room pushback are trending in the right direction compared to earlier in the skid. Lastly, the boys look ahead to kicking off a two-game road trip against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, remind fans to vote for Russ in the iHeartRadio Top Host competition, and tease Dustin's upcoming Delta Stream Pokémon unboxing on Twitch. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra #bains #chytil #cotter #gallagher #rossi #sasson #mancini #oleksiak #schenn #meriläinen

    Canucks vs Ducks | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Not Quite Deja Vu

  5. Nov 1

    Canucks vs Maple Leafs | Postgame | Former Canucks defeat former Maple Leafs

    Russell Holiday takes you through the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 lose to their eastern rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs. He gets you up to date on all the coring plays. breaks down all the points scored by former Canucks, comments on another strong performance by EP40 who ended up getting the second star of the game despite the fact the he did not have a point and chats about the Canucks inability to play a full 60 minute game. Then he looks ahead to the next stream when the Vancouver Canucks will play the Anaheim Ducks for the second time in less than a week, looks ahead to the next episode of the n0thing is perfect podcast which will feature Professional Ring Announcer Ryan Ventura and talks about the Abbotsford Canucks game on Friday against the Ontario Reign which he will be once again attending as a member of the media. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra #bains #chytil #cotter #gallagher #rossi #sasson #mancini #oleksiak #schenn #meriläinen

    Canucks vs Maple Leafs | Postgame | Former Canucks defeat former Maple Leafs

  6. Oct 30

    Canucks vs Sharks | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Live by the comeback, Die by the comeback

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Postgame on n0thing is perfect to break down a heartbreaking 3–2 collapse as the Vancouver Canucks surrender a 2–0 third-period lead against Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. The boys examine how a solid 40-minute effort came completely unglued in the final frame, giving up three unanswered goals in less than three minutes—including two tallies just 11 seconds apart—after Jonathan Lekkerimäki took an interference minor that Celebrini sold to perfection. They dive into Will Smith’s two-goal performance, Mason Marchment snapping the game-winner off a blown neutral-zone face-off coverage, and Vancouver's power play coming up empty on a late 6-on-4 chance to fall to 0-for-3 on the night. As well, they highlight early bright spots including Drew O'Connor snapping his 12-game goal drought off a brilliant setup from Elias Pettersson (who earned third-star honors), Liam Öhgren burying his fourth of the year, and Brock Boeser stepping up to defend EP40 after a skirmish with Michael Kesselring. Then Rusty 'n Dusty confront the ongoing defensive lapses and lack of composure, questioning why Filip Hronek logged another 27 minutes while making questionable reads and calling out the team's inability to stop bleeding goals in quick succession. They provide an update on Braeden Cootes' day-to-day lower-body injury with the first-place Abbotsford Canucks, previewing Abbotsford's road tilt against the Bakersfield Condors as they look to extend their winning streak to seven games. Lastly, the boys look ahead to Saturday’s Halloween matinee clash at Rogers Arena against Auston Matthews and the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra #bains #chytil #cotter #gallagher #rossi #sasson #mancini #oleksiak #schenn #meriläinen

    Canucks vs Sharks | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Live by the comeback, Die by the comeback

  7. Oct 28

    Everything you need to know about the Abbotsford Canucks so far

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the n0thing is perfect podcast for an in-depth Abbotsford Canucks deep dive, breaking down how a five-game winning streak launched the AHL squad into first place in the Pacific Division through their first eight games. The boys trace the team's rapid turnaround under head coach Ryan Papaioannou, from tough opening-weekend road losses against the Calgary Wranglers to sweeping the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Wranglers at the Rogers Forum. They celebrate balanced scoring from all four lines, Nikita Tolopilo and Ty Young delivering clutch goaltending, and Trey Fix-Wolansky leading the attack with nine points in eight games. As well, they dive into Braeden Cootes' stellar point-per-game start at just 19 years old, Ty Mueller lighting it up with eight points from the third-line center spot, Sawyer Mynio anchoring the blue line alongside Cole Clayton, and Vilmer Alriksson using his 6'6" frame like a power-forward ballerina. Then Rusty 'n Dusty examine how Abbotsford’s structured, high-IQ offensive carousel offers the blueprint for the Vancouver Canucks to climb out of their early-season slump under Manny Malhotra. Drawing parallels to Abbotsford's resilient .500 rebound following a decimated start last year, they urge fans to put away the panic button, call out local media narratives on Elias Pettersson, and demand greater personal accountability from veterans like Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek. Lastly, the boys preview Abbotsford’s road matchup against the San Jose Barracuda, give a shout-out to Russ's first post-game press scrum with his new official media credentials. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #cootes #alriksson #wouters #Papaioannou #chiarot #safanov #ravinskis #mueller #schimek #fixwollanski #patterson #lind #steinburg #berard #brimmer #arntsen #clayton #white #rego #mynio #schuldt #belliveau #kudryavtsev #toloplio #young #canucks #nhl #vancouver #abbotsford #ahl #youlovetoseeit

    Everything you need to know about the Abbotsford Canucks so far

  8. Oct 28

    Canucks vs Ducks | Postgame Show | Rusty 'n Dusty | The Losing Streak ends in Dramatic Fashion

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Sideshow on n0thing is perfect to break down an absolute Halloween barnburner as the Vancouver Canucks battle back from a 4–1 deficit to stun the Anaheim Ducks 6–5 in overtime at the Honda Center, officially snapping their 10-game winless streak. The boys examine a chaotic, unpredictable affair where Vancouver refused to fold despite coughing up goals within 45 seconds of scoring multiple times, culminating in Filip Hronek redeeming an otherwise shaky defensive outing by floating a knucklepuck past Lukáš Dostál on a 5-on-3 power play in extra time. They highlight Jonathan Lekkerimäki's sensational breakout night, burying two goals in the third period and adding an assist on the game-winner, alongside Brock Boeser notching a goal and two helpers and Elias Pettersson directing traffic all over the ice. As well, they give props to Jake DeBrusk finishing a +3 without a point by providing crucial screens, Liam Öhgren and Jamie Oleksiak chipping in massive tallies, and Leevi Meriläinen hanging tough to make the critical stops when called upon. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect the sheer weirdness of the officiating and the arena selections, laughing over D-Petey (Elias Pettersson #25) getting a roughing double-minor after throwing a clean hit and calling out Anaheim's bizarre three-star selections. They evaluate the thin state of the Ducks' blue line, discuss why Drew O'Connor continues to struggle with transition reads, and celebrate the first-place Abbotsford Canucks riding a five-game win streak ahead of their road matchup with the San Jose Barracuda. Lastly, the boys look ahead to Thursday night's Pacific Division clash in the Shark Tank against Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks, teasing an Abbotsford-heavy podcast drop and showing off Russell's brand-new official AHL media credentials. If you are sick of Luke Gazdic's poor analysis during the intermission, if you are looking for someone to banter with during the game and if you want to meet a bunch of crazy hockey fans then this stream is the one for you. There will be mayhem in chat so make sure you say hello when you stop by. Come and watch the game with us. iHeart Radio Contest: https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast RSS Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/ Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro #canucks #nhl #vancouver #vancouvercanucks #ahl #abbotsford #abbotsfordcanucks #carolina #hurricanes #pettersson #pettersson #boeser #debrusk #karlsson #oconnor #hronek #lankinen #buium #Öhgren #willander #malhotra

    Canucks vs Ducks | Postgame Show | Rusty 'n Dusty | The Losing Streak ends in Dramatic Fashion
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This is where you will find everything you want to know about the entire Vancouver Canucks organization. We cover the big club and keep a very close eye on the Abbotsford Canucks. As well we keep you up to date on all of Team Whales prospects. Not to mention coverage of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the NHL as a whole.

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