Just A Bit Outside: The Premier Vancouver Sports Podcast

And we're back! Sort of. After a ten week hiatus, it's a new episode of Just A Bit Outside, the premier Vancouver sports podcast, just without much sports actually happening in the world. That doesn't mean we can't talk about sports though! Everything from documentaries to Canucks stories that aren't really stories to so-called "plans" to restart the NHL. All this and more, plus a shout out to everyone working to keep us safe during the pandemic.

It's a crazy and fast changing world, so it's good to know there are still some things you can rely on, like Just A Bit Outside! Lots of talk about the corona virus and its impact on the sporting world, with changes happening while we record the show. What will be the end result? Will league playoffs be canceled? Should it matter what the result is as long as safety wins? We talk some Canucks as well, looking back at the past few games and ahead to games that may be hypothetical. While still in control of their destiny, there are some alarming signs. Can the team crack down defensively? Will they just try to outscore their issues? Does the coaching staff need to send a message for sloppy play? All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Looking for a pick-me-up? Look no further than another episode of Just A Bit Outside! It was a very unflattering week for the Canucks, and we dive headfirst into it. Should fans be worried about the direction of the team, or is it an overreaction? How is the team and coaching staff adapting to the challenges being presented? Are lessons being learned, and can they be applied before it's too late? We cover all the hard hitting topics, plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!

Every so often a story comes along that you couldn't make up if you tried. If the story of David Ayres didn't make you feel good, maybe another episode of Just A Bit Outside will! Lots to talk about this week, as many things happened in the hockey world. We start off with the NHL Trade Deadline, which produced a lot of surprises. Who improved the most? Who cleaned house? How does it all relate to the Canucks? Can Thatcher Demko carry the load with Markstrom out? What will it mean for the team in the off-season? So much hockey talk it'll make your head spin, plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!

Who's ready to talk some hockey? The premier Vancouver sports podcast of course. Lots to discuss, as the Canucks dive into the trade market to acquire some help at forward. How will the arrival of Tyler Toffoli impact the team? Will he reunite with Tanner Pearson? What about the long term health of some of the injured players? What are the salary cap implications? We also go around the NHL as the trade deadline approaches, even though lots of trades have already started happening. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

They say all good things must come to an end, but we like to think they live on, just in a different form. With that in mind, the Canucks will retire the Sedins numbers this week, and we reflect on some of our favourite memories of them. We discuss the current version of the team, including how they bounced back from some losses, and what the team needs to focus on to be successful down the stretch. We talk some football and golf as well, plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!

If you're looking for a suggestion on a Valentine's Day outing, you've come to the right place. Sports and romance go together right? We start off with the Canucks, who are in the midst of a pretty solid road trip, but not without some concerns. Brock Boeser is third on the team in scoring, yet it seems more is expected. Is the ailing power play part of the problem? Can the team continue their strong play and hold onto a playoff spot? How will injuries (or the return of injured players) impact the stretch drive? What about the off ice drama? Superbowl 54 is done, with the Kansas City Chiefs (of Missouri) winning their first title in 50 years. Did they win the game, or did San Francisco lose it? We dissect the results, and look forward to the off-season and make our way-too-soon predictions for next year. We also talk some tennis and baseball, plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!

The sports world tragically lost a legend this week in Kobe Bryant, and we discuss the circumstances around his death, as well as his legacy. Beyond Kobe, we look forward to Superbowl 54 with the 49ers and Chiefs. Who will win this clash of titans? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each team? We make our peerless predictions, and just hope it's better than the Pro Bowl. We also talk some Canucks, as they returned from the All Star break with a big win over St. Louis. Can the team carry this momentum into a big road trip? Are their any areas of concern for a team leading their division? How are the prospects doing? All this and more in another episode of Just A Bit Outside!

The weather may slow us down, but it will never stop us. After a little snow hiatus, we're back with more Just A Bit Outside! A lot has happened in the past two weeks, with the Canucks going from being blown out to first place in the division. With the All Star break upon us, it's a good time to reflect and look forward. How will the young guns hold up down the stretch? Can the team improve their road record? The Superbowl matchup has been set, with the Chiefs and 49ers to meet for the championship. Before we get to that, we look back at the Seahawks season, and what changes they may need to make in order to make another title run. We also talk a bit of Australian Open tennis, and salute a Canadian sports legend. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

You'd think a seven game win streak would take people off the edge, but a seven goal loss put them right back on it. Don't worry though - Just A Bit Outside is here to calm your nerves. Did the streak mask some bad habits? Quite possible, but does it mean the Canucks need to change their style? Is it just one blip for a young team learning what it takes to win? Plus how did the prospects do at the World Juniors? NFL Wildcard Weekend made our picks look bad, but it was entertaining football. The Seahawks managed to get past the Eagles and have a date in Green Bay. Can they take out the Pack? What about the Patriots? Is this the end of Tom Brady in New England? Even some CFL news, as the BC Lions announce their new coaching staff. Can they turn the team around? Will anyone care? All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

New year, new decade, new show! Back for more with another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We have some catching up to do, as the Canucks are on a hot streak. How are things on the injury front? Can they keep track with the rest of the division? What are the prospects up to at the World Juniors? How about some football? Wildcard weekend is upon us in the NFL. How will the Seahawks fare in Philly? Can they overcome their current injuries? Will the Patriots get anywhere without having the bye week? All this and more, plus our best and worst of the decade in Garbage Time!

Whether it's to prove people wrong, or to get yourself in gear, we could all use some motorvation. Or is it motivation? Either way, get motorvated for another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We kick off with the Canucks, who are in the midst of a season worst slump. What is ailing the team, and what are the fixes? Is it time to panic, or are the struggles all part of the process? With football, the Seahawks have clinched a playoff spot, and once again hold the top spot in the NFC, but is it safe? We look at their win over Carolina, and ahead to the final two games of the regular season. Will it all come down to the final game against the 49ers? How will the AFC play out? Can the Bills top the Patriots for the division title? All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Another week, another episode of Just A Bit Outside! The coaching carousel of the NHL continues, as more head coaches bit the dust this week. While some were performance related, one is shrouded in mystery. Are more revelations coming, and will more people lose jobs over it? What is the end result going to be? The Canucks had a quiet week with only two games, with two different results. Should there be any panic with some recent trends? Is it right to criticize certain players for merely average performances? How are things in Utica? Is a roster crunch coming this season in Vancouver as a result? We also go around the NFL, as the Seahawks had it handed to them by the Rams. Do they still have a shot at the division title? Can they overcome a key injury loss? What about the 49ers and another game of the year candidate? We look ahead to some great divisional matches coming up, as well as our best and worst in Garbage Time!

If anything, we try to be educational, since knowledge is power! Want to know what a Pink Whitney is? Stay tuned and find out. But before we get to that... The ongoing saga of hockey coaches and the treatment of players goes on, with a local connection driving the story home. What to make of the allegations against Marc Crawford? Is this going to get worse before it gets better? Is hockey risking opening a Pandora's Box? We talk about the Canucks as well, who returned from a long road trip with a .500 record, which is both pretty and ugly. Having survived November, is the team poised to make some noise in December? Will being at home help get some momentum going? Another big week in football, as the Seahawks took over the division lead. Both them and the 49ers have tough games ahead, so it may come down to their final game against each other. Are the Hawks a legitimate Superbowl contender? How about the Ravens? Is there any stopping them? We also discuss the BC Lions new head coach, and wonder if anything can be done to bring them back to relevancy. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Are we on the cutting edge, or is it just a solid sports movie? The court of public opinion is a thumbs up to both, or so we think. Speaking of public opinion, we start the show with the allegations against one NHL coach, which seems to be bringing on more. Is this a 'Me Too' moment for hockey? What will the potential repercussions be? With the Canucks, we discuss the current road trip and the results, as well as the Jacob Markstrom contract situation. Will he be around next year? Can the team afford to keep (or lose) him? What about Bo Horvat? Is there a cure for his offensive struggles? Will a return of some injured teammates help? We also review the 107th Grey Cup, with a dominating win by Winnipeg. How does the future look for the CFL? With the season now over, who will the Lions hire as the head coach? We go around the NFL, with the Seahawks win in Philly, and look forward to the 49ers and Ravens next week. Will it be the game of the year? All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

While we are a Vancouver sports podcast, every so often we venture beyond the pacific coast. We kick off this show with the firing of Mike Babcock by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Was it deserved? Was he the problem, or is it the lack of support players? One thing for sure is the drama will continue in Toronto. Back home we check on the Canucks big road trip. It's been a rough stretch, but should we hit the panic button? What steps should be taken to learn from the challenges and get past them? Will an influx of fresh bodies help? At the cost of who? With football, Grey Cup is upon us, as Winnipeg and Hamilton advanced to the big game. Which team will end their long championship drought? The Seahawks were on a bye week, but we go around the NFL and look forward to some big upcoming matchups. Is the playoff picture already set? All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

What happens when two legends in their own minds talk about a comedic legend? You get another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start this show with the topic everyone has an opinion on - the Don Cherry saga. Was he deservedly fired? What will be his legacy? What does it say about our country in general? Of course we talk Canucks as well, as a recent three game slide brought the team back down to earth. What can be learned from the experience? Can the special teams keep clicking at their current rate? What are the challenges coming up the rest of the month? How about some football? We discuss the epic Monday Night game with the Seahawks and 49ers and all the drama it presented. Which one of them will take the division title? We do a full NFL rundown, and also recap the CFL Semifinals. Can a western team be the east finalist for the Grey Cup? All this and more plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Are we climate activists? If you're talking about changing the sports climate in this town, then most definitely yes. We start off with a look back at the Canucks successful California road trip, including exercising some demons in a certain arena. What's been driving this hot start? Can the team sustain this success when faced with tough challenges? This will be a telling month. The BC Lions season has ended, which means the changes have begun. Did the head coach deserve to be fired, or is he taking the brunt for the errors of others? The Seahawks managed to win again, although the question marks remain. Can they keep pace with the 49ers? They go head to head next game, and we may get answers from that. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Can the effect of an individual impact the culture of a team or city? We like to think so, since Just A Bit Outside has been changing the culture here for 163 shows. In this case, we're talking about J.T. Miller and the Vancouver Canucks. How do you measure the impact he has had here in such a short time? What will the lasting positives be? We take a look at the past couple games, and how the season has progressed so far. Have their been any big negatives? Will the October momentum continue into November? With football, we reflect on the Seahawks win. It wasn't pretty, and it wasn't dominant, but a win is a win. Should fans be concerned with how they played against a subpar opponent? Will they be able to keep pace with the 49ers? Can the 49ers and Patriots stay undefeated? How about the World Series? The road team has won every game, and mostly in convincing fashion. Did baseball need a good series to save the season? Can anything ruin it? Find out with us, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Great things we've had in the past 50 years in Vancouver: the internet, clean drinking water, and Just A Bit Outside. Missing from that list has been the Vancouver Canucks having organizational depth. Has that finally come to fruition? We start the show with a recap of the Canucks stellar four game road trip, where they won in different ways. Are there any warning signs for the team at this point? Can they keep up this level of excellence all year? How about the start from the Utica Comets? How does this impact the long term success of the franchise? We talk a little football, as the BC Lions season draws mercifully closer to an end. The Seahawks came back down to earth with a humbling home loss. Will they be able to bounce back next week, or has the team been overachieving so far? The World Series is on too, with the Expos...I mean Washington taking on Houston. Rest or rust? We'll find out as the series goes. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

What happens when you upset an overreactor? A little bit of name calling of course. All in a days work in the world of Just A Bit Outside! After a slow start, the Canucks rebounded this week to get above the .500 mark. Should we be planning the parade, or pacing ourselves? We look back at the first home stand of the year, including our thoughts on the opening night ceremony and the new third jersey. How are things going in Utica with the Comets? We discuss it all and look forward to the first eastern road trip of the year. With football, the BC Lions playoffs hopes have been dashed, along with the season of their starting quarterback. What's left for the final three games for the team? How about those Seahawks? Another come from behind win led by Russell Wilson has the team at 5-1. Are they the team to beat in the NFC West, or is this a surprise? We even talk some baseball playoffs, as the World Series approaches. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

We all overreact to things, like getting cut off in traffic or spilling a drink. One thing you can't overreact to is the excitement you feel for another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start this week with the absolute beatdown the BC Lions delivered to Toronto. Is this team for real after winning four straight, or are they just beating teams worse than them? How about those Seahawks? Can they continue their winning streak into Cleveland, or are they due for a crash back to earth? Hockey season is now underway, and the Canucks have started with two losses. Is there reason to hit the panic button, or is that an overreaction? Will the offense start to click, or is something (or someone) missing from the team? Will home ice be the cure that ails them? All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

It's what we've waited months for... the 2019-2020 NHL season, and our Vancouver Canucks preview show! We cover it all - personnel, line combinations, best and worst case scenarios, anything and everything. Are they a playoff team? Let's find out!

Back with a vengeance! Did you miss us as much as we missed us? Only one week left until hockey season, but until then, here's another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We kick off with football, as the BC Lions are suddenly world beaters (except not), but let's take the positives. Can this momentum carry through the rest of the season? Would it be enough to save the jobs of the coach and GM? We also discuss the Seahawks first loss of the year, and wonder if they can fix their mistakes. Are they a contender or a pretender? With NHL training camp done and the pre-season in full swing, we discuss the Canucks and their challenges. Brock Boeser is back into the fold, but will he be ready for the season opener? What about the other roster battles going on? Who will be sent down to Utica or put on waivers? More answers may come in our season preview show later this week. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Sometimes you get exposed to greatness and remember the moment it happened. It probably happens every time you listen to Just A Bit Outside, but it definitely happened on September 7, 2019, when Bianca Andreescu won the Women's US Open singles title. We start off this show looking back on her historical achievement, including her run through the tournament and what it means for her future. Where does her win rank on great moments in Canadian sports? We also break down the Week 1 action from the NFL, which included a Seahawks win and another prima donna performance from a wide receiver. Plus an honourable mention to the BC Lions who at least looked better losing this week. Just one more sleep until the start of NHL Training Camp, so of course we talk about the Canucks. Will Brock Boeser be at training camp? Will he be with the Canucks at all this season? We look at a number of roster battles and players we are excited to see in action. Who do you think needs a great showing at camp? Will someone feel the salary cap crunch? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time, plus a salute to those who stepped up when needed most on 9/11.

Autumn is upon us (or so the weather channel says), and if you aren't excited about September, maybe another episode of Just A Bit Outside will help. We start with the remarkable run of Bianca Andreescu at the US Open in New York. How good has she been, and what are her chances of moving onwards? Will the pro-American crowd and coverage be a distraction? It's also the eve of the NFL season, and we look at how the Seahawks are shaping up? Are they a playoff team or a pretender? We also make our week one predictions. Less than two weeks until the start of NHL Training Camp, so we discuss the competition for the Canucks this season. Each team in the Pacific Division gets dissected, as we debate how good or bad they will be. We also ask some tough questions about certain Canucks players and if they can adapt as needed to certain roles. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

As the end of summer approaches, here's something else to cling onto for dear life, another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We kick off with the surprise retirement of Andrew Luck from the NFL, and the reaction it generated. What does it mean for football to have star players walk away in their prime? Is this setting a precedent? Sadly we have to discuss another week of abysmal showings by the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. What can you even say at this point about either team? We talk some baseball, with Brendan's trip to Seattle to watch the Mariners and Blue Jays, plus the unfolding pennant races. Toss in a little hockey, as we wonder about the contract status of Brock Boeser and other NHL RFA's. A shout out to Brooke Henderson for her performance at the Canadian Open, and is there a mention of equestrian? All this and the start of the US Open for tennis, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

As we continue the countdown to the autumn sports seasons, here's another episode of Just A Bit Outside to get you through. We start off with the Whitecaps, who won a game and you'd think that's the big story, except they also demoted president Bob Lenarduzzi. Who is going to run the Caps? Who is to blame for the current state of the franchise? Will a new sporting director be able to turn it around? What about the BC Lions? Will a sale of the team help turn around their fortunes? Are there any positives in their tire fire of a season? You may have heard the Canucks extended the contract of Jim Benning. What do you think of this vote of confidence for the cartel? Is the franchise headed on the right track? Does this signal a newfound patience from ownership? We do a little GM comparison and history lesson to see if Benning deserved an extension. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Are the dog days of summer over? Maybe, but the only way to know for sure is to check out this episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start off with possibly the greatest tennis achievement Canada has ever seen with Bianca Andreescu winning the Rogers Cup. Where does she go from here? How will the new pressures and attention affect her? We also dissect the BC Lions gut-wrenching loss in Hamilton. While there were positive signs, can anything be done to save the season? We answer your questions again, as you came through after a week of slacking. We cover everything from Loui Eriksson and Brock Boeser to the Utica Comets and the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs. Do you agree with our answers, or are we out to lunch? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

You'd think with the dog days of summer we'd have trouble coming up with stuff to talk about, and you'd be right, but we're so good we can still produce entertainment with another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We kick off this week with the Whitecaps win (yes, win). Sure it was against the worst team in the league, but let's focus on the positives. What sort of impact could a solid finish have towards the Caps season ticket drive? The Rogers Cup is also underway, with top Canadian tennis talent pitted against each other in the first round. Is this a good or bad thing for the tournament? Brendan goes off once again on the negativity surrounding certain sports franchises and the role social media plays in it. Why do people choose to be negative or positive? We answer more of your questions, including some NHL salary cap comparisons, plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!

Get your conspiracy hats on as we answer your questions in another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start off with the BC Lions absolutely abysmal performance against the Riders. Are there any answers for the multiple problems the team has? Is this just going to be one of those seasons? Will changes be made? You could ask those same questions of the Whitecaps, who continue their winless streak. We cover a lot of areas with your questions this week, including if the Canucks are cursed, the Minnesota Wild drama, NFL predictions, and lots of baseball, with discussion on the Vancouver Canadians, the Blue Jays, and the pennant races in both leagues. We even discuss a little nature. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

The milestones just keep on coming for Just A Bit Outside, and we're glad you're with us for the ride! We start off with the tire fires that are the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. While both fires have separate causes, are they equally as bad? How concerned should each team be with their on-field performance? We also talk a little baseball and look back at the British Open (we even discuss the Champions Tour!) We pass the dogs days of summer with discussion on the great questions we continue to receive from you, including the new arena deal in Calgary, the hiring of Ron Francis in Seattle, the potential of a new sports rivalry in the pacific northwest, and the usual tidbits on the Canucks. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

You thought mid-July meant no Canucks? You thought wrong, but did right by listening to another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start off with a review of another epic tennis showdown at Wimbledon? Who is the best men's tennis player of all time? What of the BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps? Which franchise has been more disappointing this season? Will changes be coming if things don't turn around? With hockey, we discuss the Micheal Ferland signing and the potential roster fallout it may cause. Will Loui Eriksson get moved, or perhaps a younger and bigger name? Is Brock Boeser going to get s new contract or is he on the trading block? We also answer your questions throughout the show! All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

How do we celebrate reaching 1000 followers on Facebook? With a show on our bread and butter topic of course. But before we get to that, we look at a couple other Vancouver teams. The BC Lions won their first game of the year in ugly fashion, but a win is a win. Have they begun to turn a corner, or is it going to be a long season of growing pains? Speaking of ugly fashion, the Whitecaps were hammered. Will they ever rise from mediocrity, or are they doomed without a major shakeup? In hockeyland, we do a final once over and look ahead for the Canucks. Will they make more roster moves before training camp? Will Jim Benning get a new contract? Should he? Does this market have the patience for another year or two of rebuild? We discuss it all and more, plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, as it's the return of Just A Bit Outside! After a vacation hiatus, we're back with hockey, hockey, and just for fun, some more hockey. We recap the NHL Draft and all the wheelings and dealings of the Canucks. Have they improved? Is the cartel on the hotseat? Tune in for an in-depth discussion on free agency and the challenges of winning, and maybe be entertained as well.

The last show before hiatus, so soak this one in. We start off with a look at the NBA and NHL Finals. Do the Raptors have a legitimate chance at an upset? Can the Blues win the war of attrition over the Bruins? For fun we even discuss the flurry of rumours swirling around the Canucks. The heart of the show is the 25th anniversary of the Canucks 1994 Stanley Cup run. It was a crazy year, sports and otherwise, and we reflect on those playoffs and team, sprinkled with our random memories. Darcy Wakaluk anyone? We also salute the 75th anniversary of D-Day, with our thanks to everyone who participated in World War 2.

Are we Canada's premier sports podcast? Maybe, but we don't bill ourselves that way, and neither should other regional entities. We kick off with a salute to the Toronto Raptors reaching their first NBA Finals. Does that make them Canada's team? No, but it gives them a chance at a championship. Can they beat the Warriors? We also review the 103rd Indy 500 and the BC Lions first pre-season game. Did anyone emerge as a candidate to make the team? Can some new marketing help re-engage this market? Hockey season enters its final stretch, as we reach the Stanley Cup Finals. Bruins or Blues? What sort of role will the officiating play in this series? The World Hockey Championship has also crowned a new winner. Why doesn't this tournament garner as much attention and admiration in North America as it does in Europe? We also look at the Canucks lead up to the NHL Draft, including a rant against a certain ticket provider. It's all speculation, and that's what makes it fun. All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Did you miss the drama of the PGA Championship? Neither did we. Something you won't miss? Another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We look back at Brooks Koepka dominating another major - is he the best golfer in the world right now? In a huge shock, the Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals. The only question is which eastern team gets the privilege of losing to them. We even talk a little football, as the BC Lions kick off training camp with a bunch of new faces. What will the team look like this year? Hockey season slowly begins to wind down, as the St. Louis Blues punch their ticket to their first finals since 1970 during the show. Can they beat a Bobby Orr-less Boston team and win a championship? We tip our cap to the Prince George Spruce Kings, who lost out in their national championship bid, as well as a look at the Memorial Cup. Do host teams have an unfair advantage in these tournaments? We even manage to talk a little Canucks and World Hockey Championships, plus out best and worst in Garbage Time!

They say all good things must come to an end, but we're still going strong! Sadly the same can't be said for the Vancouver Giants, whose magical run through the playoffs came to an end with an overtime loss in Game 7 of the WHL Championship. Will this run reinvigorate the junior hockey fan base here in the long term? We discuss the NBA playoffs (seriously) as it's down to the final four. Do the Raptors stand a chance? Can anyone beat the Warriors? The PGA Championship is also upon us, having moved up from it's late summer spot. Can Tiger win again, or will one of the younger players reign supreme? The NHL playoffs continue with the conference finals, and our predictions continue to be questionable at best. Can anything stop the Bruins? Will either western team even be standing by the time the finals roll around? We also try something a little new and give the power to the people. We talk a little Canucks, and some more junior hockey, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

With the sudden and unexpected passing of Jason Botchford, we pay our respects. We may not have always agreed on a professional level, but life is bigger than sports, and it's a sad reality. Our thoughts go out to his family. We do manage to discuss some sports, including a recap of Geoff's experience in Seattle watching the Mariners and Cubs. We talk some junior hockey, with the Vancouver Giants in the WHL Finals against Prince Albert, as well as an update on Canucks prospect Mike DiPietro of the Ottawa 67's. We recap round two of the NHL playoffs, plus some other wheelings and dealings around the league. Even some Canucks news, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

If playoff season has somehow left you disappointed, here is just the pick me up: another episode of Just A Bit Outside! Back by unpopular demand, we discuss the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Were there any surprises? Does anyone care? We also recap the NFL draft, including the dealings of the Seahawks, and what their team may look like this season after a bunch of key changes. The Vancouver Giants advanced to the WHL Championship after beating Spokane in five games. Do they have what it takes to take down top seeded Prince Albert? Is it safe to bet on a team named the Raiders? We review the aftermath of the first round of the NHL playoffs. Are changes needed to officiating after that crazy game 7 in San Jose? What would the impact to games be? Also on tap are our round two predictions, and how this round is so different from the first. With the exit of Toronto, questions are raised about the types of rebuilds teams can undertake. Top end talent or balance? Can you have both? Are the Canucks close to achieving success either way? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

As the first round of the NHL playoffs comes to a close, here's something else you wish would never end, another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start off by feting one of the greatest athletes Canada has every produced. Brooke Henderson has an impressive resume, but is her most notable achievement yet to come? We talk a little Seattle as well, with the Mariners record setting season continuing, and the Seahawks pulling off a big trade. How will it impact the team this year and in the future? Since it's playoff time, we look at the Vancouver Giants outstanding run through the WHL gauntlet. Is this team a Memorial Cup contender? Where did this success come from? Switching to the NHL, what a shock the opening round has been. Canada will continue its Stanley Cup drought - will it trigger some knee jerk reactions with certain franchises? Should it? How will the remaining teams fare? Maybe even a little Canucks talk with all of this, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Was it the best Masters ever? Probably not, but memorable and exciting all the same. Who would've Tiger still had a major in him? We review the happenings from Augusta, including if Tiger won, or did the other guys lose... We talk about the Seahawks going all in on Russell Wilson and what it means for the roster going forward. Speaking of Seattle, the Mariners have come back down to earth a bit, but still have an incredible streak going. Are these guys for real? Should fans get their hopes up? Seems like it was only last week we made our NHL playoff predictions, which included a sweep in the Tampa-Columbus series, just not the way it happened. What happened to the Lightning? Are the Blue Jackets the Cinderella team this year? How about the Islanders after they swept the Penguins? We look at all the incredible action and results from the playoffs so far, and even a little Canucks talk, as their minor league affiliate season ended. Was their season a disappointment? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Hello friends, it's that magical time of year where we look forward to our favourite golf tournament - The Masters. Where the azaleas bloom and the roars are loud and nuts like us know the names of each hole. Will Tiger finally win another major, or will there be a first time champion again? We also have a look around baseball, as the Mariners continue their historical offensive onslaught. Is this team for real, or are they just capitalizing on the slow starts of other contenders? For hockey teams not named the Canucks, it's time for the NHL playoffs! Of course that means we make our peerless playoff predictions, as we look forward to all eight opening round series. How will the Canadian teams fare? Will there be any big upsets? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

It's our NHL Draft Lottery show - live! (sort of). We watch the draft lottery and give our reactions, as well as review the 2018-2019 Canucks season, including potential moves and the development of the franchise. How successful was the season? Check it out and find out!

Did you miss us? Brendan has recovered from a smorgasbord of infections, which means we're back to infect the masses with more Just A Bit Outside! We start this week with a Vancouver hockey club in the playoffs, the Giants. Fresh off their first round series win over Seattle, we look forward to round two against top rival Victoria, We also salute the re-imagining of the Seattle Mariners, who are off to their best ever start. Can they keep it up, or is this just a flash in the pan? More hockey ensues, as the Canucks approach the end of their season. They will miss the playoffs for a fourth straight year, but has the season been a disappointment? We discuss the upcoming roster decisions the cartel is facing, including some potentially difficult moves. Where does the team sit in their rebuild? How does it compare to the successful builds of other franchises? All this and so much more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

You know you've made it as a star when you get featured on Just A Bit Outside, and we welcome Bianca Andreescu to the top of the sports pantheon. Is her win at Indian Wells the biggest ever for a Canadian tennis player? Most assuredly yes, and the long term impact is yet to be seen. The Mariners have also kicked off their regular season in Japan, starting 2-0. Is this the high point of their season, or will they have more surprises in store? In hockey, we catch up on the Canucks latest run, putting the team back into serious playoff contention. Is this a sign of things to come for next season? Would you rather see the team in the draft lottery or the playoff chase? How does playing meaningful games impact the young players and their development? We even talk some Vancouver Giants, as they open their playoff run as a serious contender for the Memorial Cup. All this and more, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

What do you associate with the colour brown? The UPS guy? Cardboard? Another episode of Just A Bit Outside? Maybe it's the Cleveland Browns, who continue to make a massive splash this NFL off-season, pulling off a big trade after some big signings. Are the Browns for real, or will their season be another form of brown? We have a look at some of the other wheelings and dealings of NFL free agency, including the current lack of action by the Seahawks. Speaking of Seattle, the Mariners are on the cusp of a new season. Will this "re-imagining" be the start of something great, or more of the same old? Should it include King Felix? On the hockey front, we discuss the Canucks continued slide, and what it may mean down the home stretch. Should there be any expectations on the newest rookie Quinn Hughes? Has this season been a good one for overall development of the players and franchise? How important is this upcoming off-season for the Canucks cartel? Interesting times ahead, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Lots of loss and sadness in the world this week, but here's just the thing to pick up your spirits - another episode of Just A Bit Outside! We start with a goodbye to a couple athletes we lost, as well as a salute to Travis Lulay for his retirement, and wondering what could have been. We even talk a little baseball, as the biggest free agent domino finally fell. Is he overpaid, or are the Phillies now the team to beat? In hockey, we take a step back from the brink with our view on the Canucks. Has the recent slide really been that bad? Should the cartel be in danger of losing their hold on power? Have the results this season been surprising? We do a little comparison with the current GM and the greatest Canucks GM, and the retrospect may surprise you. All this and a shout out to an old coach, plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

Hoisted by his own petard, Geoff apologizes this week for falling into the media trap, even if it was by accident. Beyond eating his own words, there is really only one thing to talk about on this episode, and that's the fallout from the NHL trade deadline. The Canucks made two deals, impacting both the now and the future. Are they working up to something major this off-season? Did they improve or get worse? Should we read much into the cartel's trading record? What about any deals that didn't happen? We also look around the league at the buyers and sellers, as well as the teams that stood pat. Who came out ahead? All this plus our best and worst in Garbage Time!

After a brief weather related hiatus, we're back with a vengeance (and not just aimed towards a certain Edmonton sports franchise)! We kick off this week with a look at how the BC Lions did in CFL free agency. They made a big splash, but it is enough to push the team to championship contention? More importantly, is it enough to make people care about the team and show up to games? We also talk a little baseball, as spring training has kicked off, with one of the marquee free agents finally signing. What does it mean for other free agents, and the state of labour in baseball in general? The NHL trade deadline is approaching, and we look at what the Canucks may or may not do. Should they be looking to buy or sell? Can the team ever stay healthy for more than one game? How will the experience of meaningful games down the stretch shape the team going forward? What about the rest of the league? Will Ottawa clean house? Which teams will overpay in desperate attempts to bulk up? All this plus our usual best and worst in Garbage Time!