Author: Jake Hughes

Hello there! I'm Jake Hughes, a passionate sports enthusiast based in vibrant Calgary, Alberta. Despite being in the heart of Flames territory, my loyalty lies with the Canucks, and you'll often find me proudly representing my team wherever I go. Professionally, I wear multiple hats in the sports world. As a co-host of the Hughes Sports Podcast, I dive deep into the world of sports, providing insightful analysis, engaging discussions, and interviews with prominent athletes and industry experts. I love exploring different aspects of sports and sharing my knowledge and opinions with our loyal listeners. In addition to podcasting, I'm also a proud contributor to HughesSports.ca a leading sports website. Through my articles, I offer a unique perspective on the latest happenings in the sports industry, with a particular focus on the Canucks. From game recaps and player profiles to trade rumors and playoff predictions, I strive to keep readers informed and entertained. Furthermore, I'm excited to announce my contributions to InsideTheRink.com, a premier hockey website known for its comprehensive coverage of the NHL. Through my articles on InsideTheRink.com, I delve into the intricacies of the game, provide in-depth analysis of teams and players, and share my insights on the evolving dynamics of the hockey landscape. It's a privilege to be a part of such a respected platform, and I look forward to connecting with more hockey fans through this exciting opportunity.

Vancouver Canucks sign Elias Pettersson – The 2022 Draft pick

The GM for the Canucks, Patrick Allvin, announced today that the team has agreed to terms with their third round pick in the last draft Left Shot Defenseman Elias Petterson. Not to get confused with the star of the Canucks, Center Elias Petterson. Allvin said in the press release, “We are very happy to have […]

Canadiens Fans on Edge as Cole Caufield’s Contract Negotiations Continue

Cole Caufield, the young talented winger for the Montreal Canadiens, has recently been the subject of many rumors and speculations surrounding his future with the team. The 22-year-old, who was drafted 15th overall in 2019, has already shown his immense potential, scoring 53 goals in his first 123 games. However, despite his promising start, there […]

Brad Treliving is Out in Calgary

With the breaking news that Brad Treliving has been relieved of his GM Duties, let’s take a look at the disaster that was the 2022-23 season. Treliving, who had been with the organization for almost nine years to the day, was responsible for building a team that reached the playoffs in four of the last […]

The Unfair Treatment of Quinn Hughes: How NHL Analysts are Overlooking a Defensive Superstar

Quinn Hughes, a talented defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, is no stranger to criticism. Despite being one of the league’s top players, Hughes has been the subject of unwarranted snubs by both the league and analysts. The most recent was the NHL Tweet for the Norris Trophy, awarded for the best overall defenseman. This article […]

Canucks Leadership Vacuum: Who Will Step Up and Be Named Captain?

As the Vancouver Canucks look to rebound from a difficult 2022-2023 NHL season, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is who will be named the next captain. After the departure of Bo Horvat, the team is left without a clear-cut leader to wear the “C” on their jersey. There are several players on […]

Canucks are Eliminated, Now What?

The Canucks have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. While many fans have seen this as inevitable as the team lost 7 to start the season, now management has to take a long hard look in the mirror and figure out what went wrong with a team that needed to make the playoffs. We look […]

What’s going on in Arizona and how it will affect the Coyotes?

The dispute between Phoenix and Tempe dates back to 1994 when Tempe sued Sky Harbor over a planned runway expansion that would have increased airplane noise over Tempe neighborhoods. Tempe agreed to drop the lawsuit when Phoenix signed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) that required Sky Harbor to reduce noise by flying planes over the empty […]

Report: Canucks Close to Inking Akito Hirose

Jim Rutherford’s promise of finding more College and European free agents might be coming true faster than Canuck Fans thought! With the recent additions of Aidan Mcdonough and Max Sasson from Western Michigan University, Rutherford and Allvin have been busy with the free agents, and another report from Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali on […]

Canucks Fan shocked as John Garrett Announces he’s stepping away

On March 23rd, 2023, John Garrett, from my perspective, the best color commentator in hockey and former NHL goaltender, announced his retirement from everyday broadcasting. For many fans of hockey in the Pacific region, this news comes as a shock and a loss. John Garrett was a fixture for the Canucks broadcasts and will be […]