n0thing is perfect podcast

About n0thing is perfect podcast

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.

Publisher

Russell Holiday

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jun 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   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 (https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday) YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect (https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314) Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 (https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0) Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-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/ (https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/) Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro (https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro) #canucks #nhl #vancouver #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   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 (https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday) YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect (https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314) Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 (https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0) Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-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/ (https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/) Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro (https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro) #canucks #nhl #vancouver #abbotsford #ahl #youlovetoseeit

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   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 (https://tophost.org/2026/russell-holiday) YouTube Channel: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect (https://www.youtube.com/@n0thingisperfect) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/id1896876314) Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0 (https://open.spotify.com/show/033siazVfHDCxQOHGlzAyX?si=0eb58f18013747a0) Amazon podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/2c9b1586-c5e9-4e62-9840-6d4619fe2e5f/n0thing-is-perfect-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/ (https://rss.com/podcasts/n0thing-is-perfect-podcast/) Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro (https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro) #canucks #nhl #vancouver #abbotsford #ahl #youhatetoseeit

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