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. 13h ago

    Canucks vs Firebirds | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | The Beginning of a Beautiful Rivalry

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday to break down a wild, historic 7–3 home-opener blowout by the Abbotsford Canucks over their I-5 rival, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, at the Rogers Forum. The boys start off by breaking down an electric six-goal second-period explosion—including four goals in just over a minute and a half—that secured Abbotsford's first-ever Saturday win against Coachella Valley in franchise history. They dive into an unexpected offensive surge from the blue line led by Gavin White's two-goal, three-point night and Jimmy Schuldt dishing out three helpers, alongside Vilmer Alriksson pulling off a vintage, one-handed Todd Bertuzzi-style power move to chip the puck into the net. As well, they get into Braeden Cootes continuing his point-per-game pace with his third goal of the year, Bennett Schimek scoring on the man advantage, and Nikita Tolopilo delivering a calm 21-save performance in net. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect a fiery, bad-tempered affair that saw 108 penalty minutes handed out as the Firebirds completely unraveled on the scoreboard and between the whistles. They praise the team's relentless push under head coach Ryan Papaioannou, examine new acquisition Jacob Quillan picking up a power-play assist in his team debut following the Aatu Räty trade, and highlight Ty Mueller and Riley Patterson continuing to make their mark on the scoresheet. Lastly, the boys preview Sunday afternoon's quick-turnaround rematch for "Johnny's Big Day" celebrating mascot Johnny Canuck, warning fans to expect absolute fireworks as Coachella Valley looks for revenge. 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 #cochellavalley #firebirds #räty #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 vs Firebirds | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | The Beginning of a Beautiful Rivalry

  2. 19h ago

    Canucks vs Lightning | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | No wins on the road trip

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday to break down a deflating 4–2 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, putting a painful exclamation point on a winless six-game road trip for the Vancouver Canucks. The boys start off by examining how a promising 2–0 lead evaporated after the first period as Tampa Bay overwhelmed Vancouver with relentless cycle pressure, outshooting the exhausted Canucks 35–14. They dive into Linus Karlsson opening the scoring with a snipe, EP40 banking home a zero-angle power-play goal off Dennis Hildeby after Jonathan Lekkerimäki drew another penalty, and Kevin Lankinen’s rebound control unraveling as Nikita Kucherov buried two goals alongside tallies from Jake Guentzel and Pontus Holmberg. As well, Russ pushes back against fans calling Vancouver a bad team, pointing out the brutal reality of facing Stanley Cup contenders night after night on a grueling road swing. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect the late-game breakdowns, questioning why Lankinen played the puck into the corner before Guentzel's deflection and analyzing the bizarre defensive face-off setup that allowed Holmberg to walk in untouched. They evaluate the tough minutes logged by the blended blue line, discuss Lekkerimäki's rising penalty-drawing stock, and debate whether Liam Öhgren should get a look alongside Lekkerimäki on EP40’s wing. Lastly, the boys look ahead to the Canucks finally returning home to reset before previewing the Abbotsford Canucks' home opener at the Rogers Forum against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

  3. 2d ago

    Canucks vs Panthers | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | #atleastwegotapoint

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday to break down a heartbreaking 3–2 overtime loss as the Vancouver Canucks surrender a 2–0 third-period lead against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. The boys start off by reviewing a tough finish that spoiled a heroic 37-save performance from Leevi Meriläinen, headlined by Brady Tkachuk burying his second consecutive hat trick—including the game-tying goal with 13 seconds left and the overtime winner. They break down the defensive breakdowns and tentative play that crept in once Vancouver tried to protect their first third-period lead of the season, call out a series of missed referee calls and positioning blunders, and praise D-Petey scoring his third goal of the year alongside a Liam Öhgren tally. As well, they highlight the penalty kill staying a perfect 100% over the last two games, Filip Chytil's spark in his return to the lineup, and EP40 continuing to build a compelling Selke Trophy case with dominant two-way play and face-off wins. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect the defensive pairings, highlighting Victor Mancini’s solid physical presence beside Zeev Buium and how pairing D-Petey with Filip Hronek stabilized the neutral-zone rush defense. They debate the third-period coverage breakdowns between Drew O'Connor and Brock Boeser that allowed Florida to mount their comeback, discuss why the official takeaway stat remains broken, and evaluate the team's ability to limit high-danger scoring chances despite facing heavy shot volume. Lastly, the boys look ahead to wrapping up the road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon before previewing the Abbotsford Canucks' home opener at the Rogers Forum against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

    Canucks vs Panthers | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | #atleastwegotapoint

  4. 3d ago

    Billy Wilms chats Yale Hockey Academy Past, Present and Future

    Billy Wilms, longtime educator and founder of the Yale Hockey Academy in Abbotsford, joins Russell Holiday on n0thing is perfect podcast to dive into his hockey journey, grassroots player development, and over two decades of building student-athletes. Billy starts off by reflecting on growing up a Vancouver Canucks fan in the Flying V era, fondly remembering cheap Safeway tickets to the Pacific Coliseum, admiring Thomas Gradin and Mike Bossy, and sharing electric family memories from the 1982 and 1994 Stanley Cup runs. He explains how the aftermath of Canada's 1998 Nagano Olympic heartbreak sparked the Canadian hockey academy movement, leading to Yale's humble beginnings in a 2004 portable with 30 kids, before blossoming into a premier CSSHL development powerhouse with nearly 30 NHL draft picks and Stanley Cup champions like Devon Toews, Bowen Byram, Shea Theodore, and Logan Stankoven. As well, they chat about Billy's father, legendary Vancouver Giants color analyst Bill Wilms, and a hilarious legal showdown when Yale University sent lawyers to Abbotsford over their name and logo. Then Russell and Billy get into the daily student-athlete grind at the Summit Centre, breaking down the strict B-average academic standard, the life-champion philosophy that prepares kids for careers outside of pro hockey, and exciting upcoming expansions into female hockey programming. They also shine a spotlight on local alumni making waves in the Vancouver Canucks organization, including recent top draft pick Braeden Cootes, Abbotsford Canucks minute-munching defenseman Sawyer Mynio, and Abbotsford native Noah Juulsen. Lastly, Billy shares his excitement for the future of BC-bred talent reaching the NHL and gives Canucks fans a reason to cheer on the next wave of Yale Lions. 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youlovetoseeit

    Billy Wilms chats Yale Hockey Academy Past, Present and Future

  5. 4d ago

    Canucks vs Islanders | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | 3rd Loss in 4 Nights

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday to break down a frustrating 3–2 loss as the Vancouver Canucks drop their third game in four nights against Bo Horvat and the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The boys start off by examining a gassed lineup running out of steam in the third period, highlighting costly defensive-zone breakdowns, failed breakout passes, and all five skaters collapsing too deep as Kyle Palmieri buried the game-winner. They dive into Leevi Meriläinen delivering another calm, rock-solid performance with 35 saves on 38 shots, Max Sasson using his elite wheels to snap home a loose puck, and Brock Boeser breaking through on the power play off a slick bumper feed from Elias Pettersson. As well, they chat about Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s continued physical engagement along the boards, EP40 logging heavy minutes while creating chances, and the penalty kill bouncing back with a perfect 3-for-3 night. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect the systemic growing pains of Manny Malhotra’s 1-1-3 structure, discussing why players unfamiliar with the system keep overthinking the breakout and getting trapped on prolonged opponent cycles. They evaluate the tough blue-line outing for Luke Schenn and Zeev Buium, question the late-game face-off strategy with Marco Rossi in the dot instead of Pettersson, and debate whether Drew O’Connor fits long-term down the middle. Lastly, the boys look ahead to a much-needed mental reset and team bonding day in sunny Florida ahead of Thursday’s tilt against the Panthers, before wrapping things up with a laugh about GTA 6's upcoming release. 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

    Canucks vs Islanders | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | 3rd Loss in 4 Nights

  6. 6d ago

    Canucks vs Rangers | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Back to Back Pain

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday to break down a brutal 6–2 loss as the Vancouver Canucks completely fall apart in the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The boys start off by calling out Kevin Lankinen’s erratic crease control and rebound struggles, with multiple New York goals coming directly off juicy rebounds and rush chances created by chaotic defensive coverage. They examine Filip Hronek’s baffling back-check reads, discuss Brock Boeser’s costly tripping penalty that snuffed out momentum, and praise D-Petey (Elias Pettersson #25) and Tom Willander as the lone bright spots on the blue line finishing a +2 on the night. As well, they get into Jake DeBrusk potting another goal off a grinding board battle from Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Brendan Gallagher setting up D-Petey for a shorthanded laser, and EP40 throwing his weight around with four hits to stay second in the NHL hit race. Then Rusty 'n Dusty dissect the veteran leadership void, debating whether it’s time to healthy-scratch Boeser or shake up the defensive pairings after Luke Schenn and Guillaume Brisebois finished a combined -6. They analyze Linus Karlsson's recent dip in confidence, praise Lekkerimäki's physical evolution along the wall, and evaluate how Jordan Smith's aggressive penalty kill needs immediate adjustments to stop bleeding backdoor tap-ins. Lastly, the boys preview Tuesday’s quick turnaround against Bo Horvat and the New York Islanders before teasing their upcoming appearance on Canuck Clay’s 24-hour livestream marathon. 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

    Canucks vs Rangers | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | Back to Back Pain

  7. Oct 9

    Canucks vs Hurricanes | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | The Worst Hand in Poker

    Dustin Boydell joins Russell Holiday to break down a rough 7–2 blowout loss as the Vancouver Canucks run into the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. The boys start off by examining a "men versus boys" matchup where Carolina’s relentless forecheck overwhelmed Vancouver from the opening puck drop, fueled by Kamloops native Logan Stankoven torching his home province team for a natural hat trick. They get into Kevin Lankinen’s struggles after getting pulled following six goals on 18 shots, a disastrous special-teams performance that saw the penalty kill concede three goals while surrendering a shorthanded tally, and the ongoing defensive lapses from Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek. As well, they praise the lone bright spot of the night in the top line, breaking down Jake DeBrusk’s two-goal performance, Elias Pettersson’s sublime playmaking, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki protecting the puck with authority on the blue line. Then Rusty 'n Dusty get into the lineup decisions and evaluate whether throwing Victor Mancini straight onto the penalty kill against an elite power play was setting him up to fail. They discuss Arshdeep Bains and his shrinking leash in the defensive zone, highlight Leevi Meriläinen’s calm 14-save relief outing as a case for him taking over starting duties, and question the wisdom of scratching veterans Luke Schenn and Brendan Gallagher in the same game. Lastly, the boys look ahead to Saturday’s early lunch matinee against the New Jersey Devils and preview the Abbotsford Canucks kicking off a weekend back-to-back 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

    Canucks vs Hurricanes | Postgame | Rusty 'n Dusty | The Worst Hand in Poker

  8. Oct 7

    Brandon Astle with the Abbotsford Canucks Season Preview

    Abbotsford Canucks play-by-play broadcaster Brandon Astle joins Russell Holiday and Dustin Boydell to preview the upcoming American Hockey League season and dive into the organizational pipeline connecting Abbotsford to Vancouver. Brandon starts off by celebrating the huge announcement that he will be calling all 72 regular-season games this year—including road matchups via remote broadcast—before breaking down what to expect from the farm club under new head coach Ryan Papaioannou. The crew chats about the high-energy culture established by Manny Malhotra and Ryan Johnson, Guillaume Brisebois cracking Vancouver's opening-night roster after battling back from hip surgery, and why players like Arshdeep Baines, Linus Karlsson, Max Sasson, and Jonathan Lekkerimäki serve as prime examples of AHL development leading directly to NHL roles. Then the boys dig into the incoming wave of young talent and evaluate which Abbotsford prospects are positioned to make an immediate impact. Brandon highlights Braeden Cootes adjusting to his first full pro season, Bennett Schimek pushing for an NHL deal, Riley Patterson's scoring upside, and the rugged, bottom-six identity brought by Memorial Cup champion Gabriel Chiarot. As well, they discuss captain Chase Wouters earning an NHL two-way contract, the strategic nuances behind handness and line combinations, and new GM Richard Seeley's roster construction ahead of Friday's season opener in Calgary against the Wranglers. 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 #abbotsford #ahl #youlovetoseeit

    Brandon Astle with the Abbotsford Canucks Season Preview
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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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