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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. 19h 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

  2. 1d 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

  3. 4d ago

    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

  4. 6d ago

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Oct 26

    Canucks vs Wild | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Rebuilds are hard

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Postgame Show on n0thing is perfect to break down an emotionally charged 5–2 loss to Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild at Rogers Arena, extending Vancouver's skid to a 10-game winless streak. The boys are joined live from the arena concourse by Swervin Yrvin of The Hockey Sauce on YouTube—attending courtesy of Major General—to capture the restless in-game atmosphere, where fans taunted Hughes with "He's a rental!" chants before the former captain silenced the building by recording his 500th and 501st career NHL points and netting the game-winner. They examine an energetic first period that completely derailed during an agonizing second frame where Vancouver was outshot 16–3 and surrendered three unanswered goals. They break down costly mental errors and ill-timed line changes involving D-Petey (Elias Pettersson #25) and Filip Hronek, Leevi Meriläinen battling through heavy cross-crease traffic, and late third-period markers from Max Sasson and Brock Boeser that proved to be too little, too late. Then Rusty 'n Dusty confront the broader malaise surrounding the team's effort level, questioning whether the veteran core is tuning out the coaching staff and discussing how Drew O'Connor continues to look miscast on the top line. They contrast the big club's struggles with the surging Abbotsford Canucks, celebrating the farm team extending their point streak to six games, climbing into first place in their division, and preparing for an upcoming road tilt against the San Jose Barracuda. Lastly, the boys look ahead to Tuesday's road matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, debating whether GM Ryan Johnson should start shaking up the roster by rewarding Abbotsford's top prospects with NHL call-ups. 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 #nhl #vancouver #abbotsford #ahl

    Canucks vs Wild | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Rebuilds are hard

  8. Oct 23

    Canucks vs Red Wings | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | They made them look like contenders

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday on the Rusty 'n Dusty Postgame Show on n0thing is perfect to break down an embarrassing 5–2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings at Rogers Arena, extending Vancouver's skid into one of the worst winless streaks in franchise history. The boys start off by calling out an agonizing 41-minute and 25-second drought between registered shots on goal, examining how a struggling Detroit squad completely out-competed a flat-footed Canucks lineup from the opening puck drop. They dissect glaring defensive breakdowns from Filip Hronek, Kevin Lankinen's positioning struggles on multiple goals against, and the sheer lack of playmaking depth on the left side with Drew O'Connor miscast in top-line minutes. As well, they highlight Jonathan Lekkerimäki's two-point night (goal, assist, and three hits) alongside an EP40 signature power-play bomb as the few bright spots on an otherwise lifeless offensive scoresheet. Then Rusty 'n Dusty get into the lack of urgency from the veteran core, debating whether Hronek deserves a stint in the press box to shake up Vancouver's blue line and find more minutes for Victor Mancini. They examine the costly second-period penalty parade featuring Arshdeep Bains' offensive-zone slash, evaluate the growing pains of Zeev Buium and Max Sasson in transition, and call out the team managing just four high-danger scoring chances all night. Lastly, Russ makes a major announcement about receiving official press credentials to cover Saturday's Abbotsford Canucks game live from the media scrum, before the boys look ahead to Sunday’s massive doubleheader matchup against Quitt Hughes and the Minnesota Wild. 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 Red Wings | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | They made them look like contenders
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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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