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.
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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
