Welcome to Episode 130 of the Hughes Sports Podcast! Jake and Kevin are back to break down a wild week in both the CFL and NHL, with some big news coming out of the West Coast.We're starting with the BC Lions, who are in a complete freefall after their latest heartbreaking loss to the Ottawa Redblacks. Was it a defensive collapse? Coaching conservatism? We're diving deep into the players' post-game comments, the on-field breakdowns, and asking the tough questions: what has happened to the Lions' momentum, and can they turn it around before the season slips away?Then, we're shifting to the icy world of the Vancouver Canucks as players start to return for the unofficial start of the 2025-26 season. We're going to break down the first media availabilities and comments from some of the most important players on the roster:Elias Pettersson: We'll discuss his "revenge tour" mentality and his comments about being stronger than ever after a full summer of training.Kevin Lankinen: We'll talk about his readiness to build on a career-best season and his mindset coming into a new year as a key part of the Canucks' goaltending tandem.Tyler Myers: We'll touch on his role as a veteran leader and his thoughts on the team's defensive core and the upcoming season.This episode is all about high stakes and big expectations, from the CFL team fighting for its life to the NHL team hoping to surprise everyone. Tune in for our unfiltered takes on all the major news.