Rookie Standouts & A Penticton Preview! Who Shines at Camp & Was That the CFL's Best Week?
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Welcome back to the Hughes Sports Podcast! On Episode 131, Jake and Kevin are getting you ready for a major week in both the NHL and CFL, with all eyes on the West Coast.We're starting with the Canucks' 2025 Prospect Showcase. We'll break down the biggest standouts, including the stellar goaltending of Aleksei Medvedev, the physicality of Vilmer Alriksson, and the continued dominance of defenseman Elias Pettersson. We'll give our predictions on which of these young guns have the best shot at making the Canucks' final roster.Then, the focus shifts to the main event: Canucks Training Camp in Penticton! We'll preview what to watch for as the veterans hit the ice. Will we see any surprising line combinations? Is there a dark horse prospect ready to steal a spot? We'll give our thoughts on what to expect as the team officially prepares for the 2025-26 season.And of course, we're diving into the week that was in the CFL! We'll recap a truly wild Week 16, which saw the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take down the Blue Bombers, the Edmonton Elks snap a four-game losing streak, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders officially clinch a playoff berth. We'll break down the key highlights and storylines from across the league.Tune in for the full rundown, as only your irrational fans can deliver!
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