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Hughes Sports Podcast

We are the Hughes Sports Pod (HSP), and we are Irrational Fans covering our favourite sports teams, The Canucks, The BC Lions, And More! Hosted by Jake Hughes & Kevin Hughes www.hughessports.ca

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

    FEB 19

    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

    41 min
  2. Scorched Earth Rebuilds, CFL Signings, and Olympic Outrage

    FEB 5

    Scorched Earth Rebuilds, CFL Signings, and Olympic Outrage

    Welcome to Episode 147 of the Hughes Sports Podcast (HSP)! Join Jake Hughes and “the old man” as they deliver their unfiltered, “irrational fan talk” on the biggest stories in Canadian sports. In this episode, we dive deep into the Vancouver Canucks crisis. With the team struggling, we debate the “scorched earth” rebuild: Is Elias Pettersson (EP40) the right piece to build around, or is it time to move on?. We also take a hard look at the Canucks’ ownership and management, questioning when there will finally be accountability for years of perceived mismanagement. Over in the CFL, the offseason is heating up. We break down the Trey Ford signing in Hamilton, AJ Oullette’s decision to stay in Saskatchewan, and the surprising release of veteran kicker Brett Lawler. Plus, we look ahead to the BC Lions’ season and why the hosts are predicting a 15-3 record. Finally, we vent our frustrations over the Olympic hockey schedule. Why is Team Canada playing at 8:40 AM?. We also discuss reports of unfinished arenas in Italy and wrap up with a look at Connor McDavid’s emotional “Dear Canada” letter, which reveals a side of the superstar we’ve never seen before. Timestamps: • 0:00 – Intro: Vacation Plans & Technical Difficulties • 3:45 – CFL Report: Trey Ford to Hamilton & Bo Levi Mitchell as Mentor • 12:15 – AJ Oullette Re-signs in Saskatchewan: Why he didn’t hit Free Agency • 16:30 – The Release of Brett Lauther & The Kicker Market • 24:45 – BC Lions Outlook: Can they go 15-3? • 30:15 – CFL Drafts, Global Drafts, and TSN Coverage Rant • 40:30 – Canucks in Crisis: The “Scorched Earth” Rebuild Debate • 54:15 – Accountability: Blaming Canucks Ownership (The Aquilinis) • 62:10 – The Seattle Seahawks Sale & Its Impact on NHL Team Values • 65:45 – Olympic Outrage: Unfinished Rinks and Terrible Game Times • 78:20 – Connor McDavid’s “Dear Canada” Letter: The Irrational Fan of Winning • 83:30 – Wrapping Up Episode 14 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

    1h 7m
  3. WORST EVER? Canucks Disaster, CFL Playoff Chaos & Ethan Belchetz Deep Dive | Ep. 144

    JAN 15

    WORST EVER? Canucks Disaster, CFL Playoff Chaos & Ethan Belchetz Deep Dive | Ep. 144

    Is this officially the rock bottom for the Vancouver Canucks? On Episode 144 of the Hughes Sports Podcast, Jake and the Old Man are losing their minds over a team that has tied franchise records for the worst home start in history. We’re breaking down the “vortex of ineptitude” that has the Canucks sitting 32nd in the NHL over the last calendar year. On the table today: * 📉 Canucks Disaster: With only 4 wins in their first 17 home games, is this genuinely the worst Canucks roster ever assembled? * 🏈 CFL Winter Meetings: Live from Calgary! We discuss the major talk of play-in games, playoff format changes, and the new automatic 35-second play clock for 2026. * 💎 Ethan Belchetz Deep Dive: If the Canucks are tanking, they need to know about this kid. We scout the 6’5”, 227lb “wrecking ball” from the Windsor Spitfires who is dominating the OHL and rising toward the top 5 of the 2026 NHL Draft. * 👴 The Old Man’s Verdict: Why the “Hybrid Retool” has failed and what a real rebuild actually looks like. 🔗 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: 🔹 BlueSky: @HughesSports.ca 🔹 Substack: Deep dives and scouting reports at HughesSports.ca #Canucks #NHL #EthanBelchetz #CFL #VancouverCanucks #HockeyPodcast #CFLWinterMeetings #2026NHLDraft 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

    1h 7m

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We are the Hughes Sports Pod (HSP), and we are Irrational Fans covering our favourite sports teams, The Canucks, The BC Lions, And More! Hosted by Jake Hughes & Kevin Hughes www.hughessports.ca