Old Man Weekly Wisdom – Feb. 8th

Posted on by Kevin Hughes

I have been a die hard fan of both the BC lions and the Vancouver Canucks.  I remember watching the 1st ever Canucks game on TV in 1970. I was 6 years old, 52 years later I am still a diehard ‘nucks fan.  Thru all the crappy teams, the few great years, twice coming so close to winning the holy grail.  I have literally seen it all.  Most long time friends will tell you, there is no experience like watching a game with Kevin, his excitement and passion are contagious. Yes some folks ( including my girlfriend Alison) might say I can be obnoxious and loud, to those I say “ you call it loud I call it passionate”   


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I start with that ramble because I want to ensure everyone knows I LOVE MY CANCUCKS BUT this year it has been hard to be a fan of this team. I still LOVE them but I am not liking them right now. In any organization, when things are spiraling out of control, you need to look at what is really happening. Since the 2011 ( oh God, that still hurts) we have been on a downward spiral.  We have fired coaches, GM’s, and still we spiral into the dark black hole.  How many times will we fire and trade players before we realize the true issue starts at the very top.  When I say the top I mean the OWNERS.  Mr Aquilini bought 50% of the team in 2004 then purchased the remaining 50% in 2006 sparking a nasty lawsuit that ended up going all the way to the Canadian Supreme Court.  That wouldn’t be his last time facing lawsuits, in 2019 it was found that Aquilini underpaid 174 migrant workers at their blueberry farm in Pitt Meadows BC.  He was ordered to pay 133,632.56 to the workers for back pay.  I mention all this to show this guy an upstanding citizen.  I won’t even get into his kids accusations.  When you have “An alleged” slime ball like this running an organization, it will trickle down. It is like putting a rotten apple in a basket of fresh ones, it doersn’t take long  

Ep 68 – Canucks can Hang with the Oilers Plus Our Game one Expereince Plus It's the Old Man Vs Jeh – Was it a High Stick? – Hughes Sports Podcast- HSP

Canucks Fans, This One's for You!Join Jake and Kevin Hughes on Episode 68 of the Hughes Sports Podcast as they dive deep into the question: Can the Canucks hang with the Oilers in the NHL Playoffs? Fresh off attending Game 1, the guys share their experiences and insights, offering a Canucks fan's perspective on the series. But that's not all! They also provide analysis and predictions for the rest of the NHL Playoffs, keeping you up-to-date on the hottest matchups and contenders.Here's why Canucks fans will love this episode:Get the Inside Scoop on Canucks vs. Oilers: Hear firsthand experiences from Canucks fans who attended Game 1.Canucks Playoff Hopes Analyzed: Dive into a deep discussion on whether the Canucks can compete with the Oilers.The Rest of the NHL Playoffs Preview: Stay ahead of the curve with predictions and analysis on the hottest matchups across the league.Whether you're a die-hard Canucks fan or a casual hockey enthusiast, this episode is packed with entertaining commentary and playoff predictions you won't want to miss. Tune in to the Hughes Sports Podcast today!Keywords: Canucks, Oilers, NHL Playoffs, Playoffs, Hockey, Analysis, Predictions, Hughes Sports Podcast
  1. Ep 68 – Canucks can Hang with the Oilers Plus Our Game one Expereince Plus It's the Old Man Vs Jeh – Was it a High Stick?
  2. Ep. 67: Can the Canucks Close the series? Plus the rest of the NHL Playoffs
  3. Ep 66: Arland Bruce IV Joins the Show Prior to the NFL Draft PLUS breaking down the Canucks Series
  4. Ep. 65: NHL Playoff Preview Extravaganza! Plus Catching up on all the NHL News with Special Guest Darren Dupont
  5. Ep. 64: Canucks Playoff Bound! Who's the Matchup? Ft. Kelly Kellner (Cool Bets)

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