Off Script Playbook sports journalist and Abbotsford Canucks reporter Shay Tielmann joins Russell Holiday on n0thing is perfect to talk grassroots hockey coverage, player development, and the future of the Vancouver Canucks organization. Shay opens up about her lifelong Canucks fandom, watching Markus Näslund and Trevor Linden, and her graduation-day memories during Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final before breaking into sports journalism and covering Abbotsford's Calder Cup run. She emphasizes why Canucks fans need to buy into the farm system, tracking how players like Max Sasson, Linus Karlsson, and Guillaume Brisebois paid their dues in the AHL before making the full-time leap to the big club.

Then Russell and Shay turn their attention to the active Abbotsford Canucks squad under new head coach Ryan Papaioannou, highlighting his aggressive, fast-paced system that empowers defensemen like Sawyer Mynio, Kirill Kudryavtsev, and Gavin White to activate in the play. They break down Victor Mancini's reassignment to the AHL for top-pairing minutes, evaluate top prospects Braeden Cootes and 6'6" power forward Vilmer Alriksson, and look at newcomers Brandon Buhr aquired in the Aatu Räty trade. Finally, they review the leadership provided by veterans Cole Lind and Trey Fix-Wolansky, look ahead to the AHL Calder Cup playoff picture, and encourage fans to get out to Rogers Forum.

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.

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Russell Holiday breaks down the 6th loss in a row for the Vancouver Canucks. They fall after only being able to put up 1 period of good hockey against the Philadelphia Flyers. He looks at each goal to determine why they ended up in the back the net, recalls at a number of key penalties the swung momentum between the two opponents, discusses the players that managed to maintain decent number throughout the game and give you an idea of what the road ahead looks like.

He reminds you that he will be covering the Abbotsford Canucks back to back games at the Rogers Forum against the Colorado Eagles as a member of the media. He will live tweet the game, get post game interviews with players and post a highlight off all the goals scored by the Canucks.

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

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Dustin Boydell’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=paragolf_pro

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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