Off the Rush: Recent Episodes
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A hockey podcast for beer leaguers by beer leaguers. Every week Dave, Ken, Allan and Hoskin take you through the current events of the hockey world along with what beverages you should be drinking while watching games each week. If you like hockey, beer, and shows that don't take themselves too seriously this is for you!
Connor McDavid hits 1000 points at age 27, making him the 4th fastest player to accomplish this feat in NHL history. Will he hit 2000 points, and moreover, will he do it in an Oilers jersey? We take a look at this year's NHL inductees for the Hockey Hall of Fame and it turns into our 4th annual Mogilny debate. Will there be another snub for number 89 next year? We think so! We also discuss whether or not it's time for the Habs to go full sell mode. Enjoy!
The Winnipeg Jets are an absolute wagon! 14 games into the season and just one loss, there is no slowing down the Jets. We discuss whether or not this run of theirs is sustainable. We also look at the Wild, who are quietly having a great start to the season. The Preds and Avs were supposed to be the class of the Central but are sputtering badly. Trotz is talking about taking the wrecking ball to his team, but with all the NTC's in Nashville, is it even possible? We also discuss the latest trade rumors in Vancouver. Is Bowen Byram about to come home? Enjoy!
The sky is falling in Edmonton as Connor McDavid goes down with an injury and the team gets blown out in Columbus. How will the Oilers go on without their captain? Kevin Lankinen is the feel good story in Vancouver right now and we think Patrick Allvin deserves all of the credit. We discuss Brad Marchand's pending contract extension, and we break down the biggest draft busts in recent memory. Enjoy!
The Preds are 0-5 despite going big game hunting in free agency. Are heads going to roll? Will they miss the playoffs? The Avalanche are 1-4 and can't get a save. Should Colorado be thinking about making a change in goal? Meanwhile, the Jets and Flames are off to hot starts and we debate which team is the bigger surprise. Jake Oettinger is the latest goalie to get a big payday, will he lead the Stars to the promised land? We discuss all of this and more on this week's episode of OTR. Enjoy!
Jeremy Swayman gets his bag and is back with the Bruins! After a stand-off with Cam "Sea Bass" Neely, the Bruins have their number 1 goalie back. Should Swayman have held out for longer? We discuss this and more on this week's edition of OTR. Enjoy!
It's the Season Premiere episode of OTR and we couldn't be happier to be back! We go through each division and offer up our thoughts for how the NHL season will shake out. We also make our bold predictions for the NHL season. We get into the Swayman situation in Boston, and how the Bruins management team has completely bungled the negotiation process. Enjoy!
The Florida Panthers made it a little more exciting than they would've liked, but they won their first Stanley Cup. Allan and the Dave's give you their thoughts on the series. We also discuss the NHL Awards, this week's trades, free agency and the upcoming draft. Enjoy!
The Stanley Cup Finals are upon us and the Dave's and Allan give you their breakdowns of who will win, in how many games, and why. We also discuss the announced Four Nations Cup, the Salary Cap increase. and what the Canucks and Habs will look to do at the draft and in free agency. Enjoy!
The final four in the NHL is set and the Oilers are battling the Stars out West, while the Rangers clash with the Panthers in the East. We give you our series winner predictions and discuss who the difference makers will be for each team. We also reflect on what was a really enjoyable and successful season from the Canucks. Enjoy!
We are down to 8 teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! It's going to be a battle in Western Canada as the Canucks take on the Oilers. We aren't sure what will be bloodier, the fights on the ice or the fights between the fans. We offer our predictions and thoughts on all four second round match-ups. Enjoy!
It's Round One of the Playoffs and there has been nothing but drama and controversy so far! We touch on all of that and share our thoughts on how each series has progressed. We also pay tribute to one of the best hockey announcers ever to put on a headset, Bob Cole. Enjoy!
The Eastern Conference Wildcard race came to a dramatic and controversial end last night. We recorded right in the middle of the drama and it was an absolute blast! We also discussed Auston Matthews and his pursuit of a 70 goal season, Connor McDavid's 100 assist campaign, and of course the Arizona Coyotes pending relocation to Utah. Enjoy!
It's been a wild week in the NHL! Matthew Rempe got the book thrown at him for a spicy chicken wing, John Tortorella got a 2 game suspension and a 50K fine for not leaving the bench, and the Vegas Golden Knights continue to manipulate the cap and play chess when everyone else is playing checkers. We discuss all of this and more, enjoy!
The Canucks played hardball with Petey, the Leafs can't lose, and Sid the Kid continues to impress. We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of OTR. Enjoy!
One of the best to ever do it, Jaromir Jagr was honored by the Penguins as his number ascended to the rafters in Pittsburgh this week. We look back on his most memorable moments wearing the black and gold. We also discuss whether it's time to start worrying in Vancouver, as the Canucks are currently going through their first significant stretch of adversity this season. Finally, we discuss next season's Four Nations Cup and we are all hyped for the fist best on best men's hockey tournament in 8 years! Enjoy!
NHL All-Star Weekend was a shroom filled good time. Michael Buble stole the show with an amazing press conference, while Kucherov went full heel in Toronto. The Canucks and Flames made a huge trade, while the Habs doubled their haul on Monahan. We cover all of this and more on the latest episode of OTR. Enjoy!
A huge week! Patrick Roy returns to the NHL to coach.....the Islanders? Who saw that coming? Corey Perry is back in the league as he signs with the Oilers. Will he be a difference maker for them? The Leafs continue to play inconsistent hockey and management is throwing in the towel on this season. What kind of message does that send to their star players? We answer these questions and talk about the NHL All-Star weekend on this week's episode of OTR. Enjoy!
Willy Nylander secures the bag! The Leafs now have 4 of the top 11 heaviest salaries in the NHL and we all think that's insane. We break down the heel turn of Nick Cousins, is he the most hated player in the league? Jake Allen is still one of the Habs 3 goalies and that seems odd to us. All that and more on this week's edition of OTR. Enjoy!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well...unless you're DJ Smith or Craig Berube. The Sens and Blues pulled the trigger right before the holidays and fired their coaches. Will this save their seasons? The guys discuss this, the Luongo Ring of Honour induction, dirty hits and more on our last show of 2023. We will be back in January. Happy New Year!
We are heading into the 1/3 mark of the season and there are some teams that are IN TROUBLE! The Dave's and Alan take an in-depth look at the fortunes of some clubs that should be panicking. We also discuss the Corey Perry situation and how the Blackhawks handled it. Enjoy!
Pack your bags Leon, the Off the Rush crew says your time with Edmonton is over. The Dave's and Allan kick off the show by wondering if it's time for the Oilers to move Draisitl, and if so, where? We also discuss the impossible task a few teams face in improving their goaltending during the season. Speaking of goalies, we show some love to Marc Andre Fleury for standing up to the league and doing what's right. Enjoy!
Every time we think the Oilers have hit rock bottom, the situation gets worse. Jay Woodcroft was let go this week and Allan and the Dave's can't help but think that Connor McDavid had a hand in it. The Canucks continue to impress as they took on Allan's Habs and beat them handily on Sunday. We discuss the game in detail and wonder aloud if the Canucks are the real deal. We also take a look at Connor Bedard's recent antics and declare the Calder race officially over. Enjoy!
This one's for Wayne! The Dave's and Allan kick off our 99th episode with their favorite Wayne Gretzky memories, as well as some reflections on their respective in the flesh encounters with the Great One. We discuss the Canucks having their best start in years, and how much of the credit should go to their new coach. We look at the teams that are hot out of the gates, as well as some ones that are as cold as the underside of a pillow. Enjoy!
The NHL season is underway and the two Dave's and Allan have you covered. The Canucks beat the Oilers in the first two games of the season and Connor McDavid is SALTY about it! The new Connor in the league is popping water bottles and eyeballs in Chicago, will he hit 100 points in his rookie year? Austin Matthews is looking like a 70 goal scorer this season but the goalies on his team are terrible. Will the Leafs go shopping for some help between the pipes before the playoffs? We also break down the Habs surprising start as Allan summarizes why there's room for optimism in Montreal. Enjoy!
McPhail, Hoskin, and Etmanski are all back with a vengeance to kick off the 2023-2024 NHL season! We talk about the Penguins and wonder if this season is their core's last dance. We break down "Phone Gate" in Columbus and wonder aloud what exactly was going through Mike Babcock's head. This season features a bumper crop of exciting rookies and we think the Calder race will be a great year long show. Is Steven Stamkos done in Tampa? Will Ovi break Wayne's goal record? Will the Canucks make the playoffs? We attempt to answer all of these questions and more. Enjoy!
It's our last episode of the season! We cover the draft, free agency, and the buyout bonanza. Who were the big winners and who failed miserably? We attempt to answer these questions and more. Thanks again to all of our loyal listeners for another terrific season. Have a great Summer and keep your balls in the fairway!
Phil Kessel is a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion! The Vegas Golden Knights get it done in 5 games over the Miami Kitties and we break it down for you. We talk about what's next for Adin Hill as he will be hitting the open market. We also look ahead to the draft and free agency, particularly at what the Canucks and Habs can do to improve. Enjoy!
The Stanley Cup Finals are half over and we discuss what the Panthers need to do to claw their way back into the series. We also break down the big front office shake-up in Toronto, as well as the big three-way trade between Columbus, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Enjoy!
The Stanley Cup Final is set! The Vegas Golden Knights are set to battle the Florida Panthers. We give you our predictions for the series and the consensus is that it will be close and hard fought. We break down how the Knights and Panthers got here, who the key contributors were, and what both teams need to do to close the deal. As always we give you our beer recommendations for the week. Enjoy!
The Leafs lose to the Panthers in five and the fans in Toronto are blaming everyone but the players. The Oilers go bust against Vegas and Allan wants blood in Alberta, the Dave's however think Edmonton is still very much within their window to win. We preview the upcoming Conference Finals and break down for you who we think will win and why. Enjoy!
The Draft Lottery came and went and Connor Bedard is heading to the Windy City. No one outside of Chicago seems ok with this result. The Maple Leafs fans wanted Florida and unfortunately for them there's no refunds. The Kraken continue their unlikely playoff run and Luke Hughes has injected some new life into the Devils. Enjoy!
The Leafs did it! They won a playoff round and will play their first 2nd round game on HDTV! The Bruins choked on a hairball against the Miami Kitties and will spend their Summer wondering what could have been. Connor McDavid and Uncle Leon are onto round 2 and the Hurricanes made it to Round 2 for the 5th straight year. We also talk about the upstart Seatlle Kraken and their huge Game 7 victory over the defending Cup champs. Enjoy!
The First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs remains undefeated in the world of sports. The drama, the intrigue, and the excitement are off the charts! The Leafs have charged out to an unlikely 3 games to 1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Will they get it done this time or suffer more heartbreak? The Kraken are hanging in there with the Cup Champs but Nathan McKinnon is taking over the series. The Oilers keep their hopes for a deep playoff run alive with a huge Game 4 win in LA, will they survive this scare from the Kings? We discuss all of this and more in a jam packed episode. Enjoy!
It's Playoffs time! The best time of year to be a hockey fan is upon us and we have you covered. We give you our Round 1 picks and our eventual Cup Winner. If you're in a pool, give this episode a listen BEFORE you draft. Hoskin has a Cup Champ pick at the end of the show that is truly shocking. Enjoy!
Our 87th show is Sidney Crosby heavy! We discuss his crowning achievements as well as the current status of the Pens as they battle for a playoff spot. We also pay tribute to the Humboldt Broncos as it's the fifth anniversary or the crash that claimed 16 lives.
We are in the race for the post-season and for some teams that had big dreams and high expectations, disaster seems imminent. The Winnipeg Jets can't score a goal to save their lives and the Florida Panthers are being mocked by over the hill golfers. The Dave's and Allan break down these topics and more, enjoy!
The march to the end of the NHL regular season is on! Jordan Binnington's ridiculous antics continue, and this time Marc Andre Fleury was there to answer the bell. Has Binner worn out his welcome in St. Louis? If so where would he end up? Quinn Hughes puts up back to back 60 assist seasons, does he get enough attention from the media? Another dark chapter was written last week in the Jonathan Drouin story. Will he even be in the league next year? Jonathan Quick has revived his career with a Vegas residency like so many aging stars before him. How sweet would it be if he knocked off the Kings in the playoffs? We answer all of these questions and more. Enjoy!
The march to the playoffs is on! Teams out east are jockeying for a wildcard spot and out west the top 8 looks set. The Calgary Flames, a team that looked like a Cup threat in September has fallen off a cliff and their season is done. Will heads roll in Cow Town this Summer? We also pitch an idea to the CHL to make the Memorial Cup more fun. A single game knockout national tournament! Not our most original idea but still a good one. Enjoy!
Dave Hoskin comes in hot this week. He's sick of the negative Vancouver Sports Media and goes for the jugular! The Dave's break down Vancouver's big deadline acquisition Filip Hronek and explain why it was the logical move for the Canucks. Everyone else in town seems to disagree with us but what do they know? Time will tell on this one. Enjoy!
Patrick Kane looks to be heading to New York! The Dave's and Allan discuss Kane's legacy in Chicago and whether or not he will move the needle in the Big Apple. We also break down the big deal between Washington and Boston. Finally, McPhail throws out a wild theory that Ovi could leave Washington and end up riding off into the sunset with Sid in Pittsburgh. Enjoy!
The trade deadline is coming up and teams are starting to shuffle up and deal! The Rangers picked up Tarasenko from St. Louis, did the Blues get a good package in return? We look at the 2 biggest trade chips left out there in Karlsson and Chychrun, where will these stud blue liners go? We also examine Patrick Kane's situation as he seemed to have his heart set on New York. Will Kane accept a deal to go elsewhere? Enjoy!
Jacob Trouba is a one man wrecking crew! The Calgary Flames rolled into the Big Apple and Jacob Trouba had a double dose of pain for them. The St. Louis Blues are in denial about their current situation and are refusing to sell at the deadline. Or are they? Should the NHL re-visit their playoff format? Jake Virtanen talks his way out of Switzerland. Is his career over? We try to answer all of these questions and more, enjoy!
Bo Horvat has played his last game as a Vancouver Canuck. The gang is rocked by news of the trade and the general consensus is that it was a good one for the Canucks. There is a difference in opinion however on whether or not the Islanders made a good deal. Could Bo be traded a second time at the deadline? What a plot twist that could be! We also talk about the Trevor Zegras trash talk incident and try to untangle the complicated legacy of Bobby Hull. Enjoy!
The city of Vancouver is in an uproar as Bruce Boudreau was dismissed in the most unsavory of ways by the Vancouver Canucks brass. Are the Canucks a national laughing stock? Is there anyway to spin some positives out of this mess? The Dave's and Allan break this all down for you. We also hype up the upcoming NHL All-Star Weekend and we have some ideas for the Skills Competition that could bring some local flavor to the event. Enjoy!
It's our 77th show and we are here to talk about tanking! Dave and Dave are all for tanking in order to get the best odds in the NHL Draft Lottery while Allan is having none of it. We broke down latest buzz on Bo Horvat and Erik Karlsson as they will likely be traded sooner than later, as well as the inevitable firing of Canucks Coach Bruce Boudreau. Finally, the gang discusses Robin Lehner's snake farm fiasco and we pay tribute to the great Gino Odjick. Enjoy!
Team Canada successfully defends its World Junior Title and wins Gold for the second time in five months. Was this the best World Junior Tournament ever? We think it just might have been. The Leafs are having goaltending issues and there isn't anyone out there for them to bring in to right the ship. Will this keep the Leafs out of Round 2 of the playoffs yet again? Hoskin joined the Trash Pandas over Christmas and attacked an opposing goalie. Enjoy!
It's our 75th show and it's World Junior Season! Connor Bedard is racking up crazy numbers against inferior competition. What does it all mean? How good is this kid really? The Canucks have looked better this month than they have in a while but more controversy is brewing around JT Miller. McPhail looks back on his favourite Minor Hockey Christmas Tournament memories. Enjoy!
It's World Junior time! McPhail, Hoskin and Allan preview the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship. Should we just hand the Gold Medal to Canada and move on? Allan says not so fast. The gang also discussed the latest on the Bo Horvat saga and Ryan Reaves's devastating open ice hit. This episode is brought to you by Betstamp, the one stop shop for all of your sports odds shopping needs, enjoy!
Alexander Ovechkin scores his 800th goal. Is it now a matter of when and not if he will break Wayne Gretzky's all time record? The writing is on the wall for Bo Horvat in Vancouver. What is his legacy in Vancouver? Was re-signing Miller and sending Bo packing the right move? It's an all Dave's show as Hoskin and McPhail break down these two hot button topics. Enjoy!
It's our 72nd show and the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series so of course we are diving into the greatest battle in hockey lore. The cultural and sociological impact of the series is still being felt today. We get into why this series is so important and reflect on how history is written by the victors. Were the Team Canada players really the good guys in this story? A deeper dive makes this unclear. We also discuss the Brock Boeser drama percolating in Vancouver, as well as Mitch Marner's record breaking run in Toronto. Enjoy!
The hottest thing in the NHL is coming straight out of Hell, and by Hell we mean New Jersey (same thing). The Devils are on an absolute heater and the only thing that could derail them was a trio of disallowed goals in their game against the Leafs. Does the NHL have a video review problem? It certainly seems that way. We also discuss the brilliance of Evgeni Malkin as it's our 71st show and he just hit 1000 NHL games.Enjoy!
It was Hall of Fame Week for the golden age of Canucks Hockey as the Sedin twins and Roberto Luongo received the game's highest honor. The Dave's and Allan debate who should go into the Hall next and it gets a bit spicy. We also discuss Alex Edler's "devastating" hit on Connor McDavid. Should Edler be suspended for the year? Should he be up for criminal charges? Burned at the steak? Listen now to find out our stance on Edler-Gate. Enjoy!
It's the 69th Episode of Off the Rush, niiiiiiiiice! Allan and the Dave's discuss Kevin Bieksa's legacy in Vancouver as he was honored by the Canucks this week. We also take a look at the Mitchell Miller situation and how badly the Boston Bruins handled themselves through the entire ordeal. New Jersey Devils are off to a scorching hot start and we break down why this shouldn't be a surprise. Enjoy!
Episode 68 is heavy on Jaromir Jagr content and why wouldn't it be? The gang discusses Jagr's best moments, his legacy, and his longevity in the game. The man really has done it all. We also discuss the Canucks ending their 7 game losing streak with a win in Seattle, as well as the two trades they made this week. Connor McDavid is on a heater to start the year but Hoskin wants to see more. We also provide our beer recommendations for the week. Enjoy!
It's week 2 of the Canucks season and the panic button is being pressed repeatedly by a frustrated fan base. Is there still time for the team to pull the nose up and save the season? The Montreal Canadiens are off to a better start than many people expected and an X factor on the back end is a key reason for their success. The reverse retro jerseys are out and we talk about the good, the bad, and the downright ugly renditions for this season. We also talk beer and why we are all going with domestic choices this year. Enjoy!
It's our 66th episode of Off the Rush so naturally we are talking about Mario Lemieux! Hoskin, McPhail, and Allan discuss their favorite memories of the Magnificent One and we also wonder aloud if he or anyone else can save Hockey Canada. The gang also discusses the possible goaltending crisis in Toronto and the Canucks sputtering start to the season. Enjoy!
It's the first episode of Season 3. We are so pumped to bring you another season of Off the Rush! We kick the year off by predicting the NHL Division winners for 2022-2023 as well as our eventual Stanley Cup Champion selections. These predictions will age as well as a bag of milk. Enjoy!
It's the Season 2 Finale of Off The Rush! The Dave's and Ken get together to discuss the Matthew Tkachuk situation, the fallout of the NHL free agency period, and what quite possibly has been the strangest rebuild in NHL history. What's happening in Chicago is a total mystery to us and we try to rationalize the management group's decision making. As always we bring you our Beer of the Week recommendations as well. It's been a great year and we will be back in September, until then, keep your sticks on the ice and have a fantastic Summer!
The Dave's survived the big Bachelor Party Weekend and crawled to the booth to record an NHL Entry Draft Special Podcast. The guys discuss the events of Hoskin's stag, the NHL Draft, the JT Miller trade market, and the upcoming free agent frenzy. As always we give you our beer of the week recommendations. Enjoy!
The Stanley Cup Finals could be ending way quicker than anyone thought, the Avs have the Lightning in a choke hold. Game 4 ended on a controversial note and Jon Cooper wasn't happy. The Dave's and Allan break down the Finals, the NHL Awards, the Canucks big signing, and Ottawa's new downtown arena. As always we give you our beer of the week selections, enjoy!
The Stanley Cup Finals are here! The gang re-caps their playoff pool results through round 3 and it's still anyone's game. We move on to our Cup Final predictions, the majority of the guys think it's Colorado's year while McPhail says Tampa will remain on top. One thing seems for sure, this Final will be the best hockey we've seen in years. We also discuss the latest with Connor McDavid. He's had an interesting week! Enjoy!
The Conference Finals are halfway done and the whole Off the Rush Gang is here to break it down. The West has a predictable Champion as the Avalanche swept the Oilers in four straight games. Out East, the Rangers and the Lightning are in a dog fight, will the eventual winner give Colorado a run for their money? Game 7 of this series is currently set to go on June 14th at MSG, the same night as a Justin Bieber concert! Who will be forced to re-schedule, the NHL or everyone's favorite Tim Hortons Pitch Man? We also discuss the firing of Bruce Cassidy in Boston and the groundbreaking hiring of Marie-Phillip Poulin in Montreal. As always we give you our beer recommendations for the week. Enjoy!
We are halfway through the NHL playoffs! The Dave's are with you this week to re-cap the action from round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and prep you for round 3! We also discuss the controversial no goal call in the deciding game in the Battle of Alberta, as well as the unrelenting barrage of Book Making ads and intermission gambling segments that are airing during the games. Rogers and the NHL want us all to bet on these games whether we like it or not. As always we provide you with our beers of the week. Enjoy!
We are midway through the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, time flies when you're watching hockey every night! We have a full bench for you this week as the gang breaks down the action from all of the 2nd round match-ups. The Panthers were toothless kitties against the 2 time defending Cup Champs. It looks like no one will stop the Lightning from getting back to the dance. Everyone thought Colorado would cruise through the west but the Blues have other ideas. Allan gives us some insight on what the Habs plans may be for Shane Wright. As usual we give you our beers of the week. Enjoy!
It's all just a bit of history repeating! The Leafs blow it again and Allan comes in hot off the top and rips them a new one! The Dave's and Allan give you their 2nd round predictions and recap the action from round 1. The plot lines during round 1 were full of twists and turns that left everyone guessing. Here is hoping round 2 of the playoffs can keep the drama and action coming. Enjoy!
We are halfway through Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and everything seems to be going according to plan. The teams we thought would do well are looking great and the teams we gave little to no chance are sputtering. Goalies are dropping like flies, the Canes, the Pens, and Preds are all down to their 3rd stringers. Will any of these goalies step up and grab the brass ring? The official beer league hockey team of the podcast, the Black Vipers, are no more! The team has rebranded and will now be known as the Trash Pandas. Special thanks to Men's League Sweaters for their awesome jersey designs! Please throw us a 5 star rating and leave us a review. Enjoy!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The first round of the NHL playoffs are here and we have a full bench this week to preview all of the action. Ken, Allan, Hoskin and McPhail give you a complete breakdown of who they think will win each series and in how many games. Will this episode age like a fine wine? Will we all look like idiots? Time will tell. We also bring you our beer recommendations for the upcoming week. Enjoy!
The NHL and the Montreal Canadiens say goodbye to a legend, Guy Lafleur was a one of a kind scorer and a true artist of the game. Allan and Dave look back on Guy's magnificent career and his legacy in Montreal. The guys also discuss the Minnesota Wild and their Stanley Cup chances, as well as the Canucks fading playoff hopes. As always we give you our beer selections heading into the weekend. Enjoy!
Ken and the Dave's are here to break down the week that was in the NHL. The Canucks keep losing players to injury, but keep winning games. In a season where you should expect the unexpected, it looks like it will come down to the wire on whether the playoffs are in the cards this year. Carey Price is back from his year long absence and we are excited to see him play! Auston Matthews may have scored 50 goals in less than 50 games, but that doesn't get him into the illustrious 50/50 Club. We pay tribute to Mike Bossy the legendary New York Islanders sniper, who the hockey world lost this week. Finally as always we give you our beer recommendations for the upcoming weekend. Cheers!
It was a jam packed week of drama and action for the NHL and the Dave's are here this week to break it all down for you. Longtime Anaheim Duck Ryan Getzlaf hangs them up, is he Hall of Fame bound? Jay Beagle attacks Troy Terry for being a better hockey player than him. Should he have been suspended? Auston Matthews is the best goal scorer of his generation and he may be on his way to a Hart Trophy. Roman Josi is having the best season a defenseman has had in years and seemingly no one outside of Nashville has noticed. Brendan Gallagher called Tim Stutzle a diver, was this a case of the pot calling the kettle black? We discuss this all and more, as well as our beer selections for the week. Enjoy the show!
The Canucks continue to befuddle and confuse everyone as they cough up easy points against Buffalo and Detroit at home, only to go on the road and knock off the Avs and Stars. Who are these guys? Do they even know? Alan and the Daves also discuss Nick Backstrom hitting 1000 points, the Florida Panthers continued success, and we wrap the show up with a tribute to the Foo Fighters legendary drummer Taylor Hawkins. Enjoy!
It's our 50th show and it's the Trade Deadline! What a happy accident! This is a jam packed show as we have a full bench and cover all of the high profile trades and signings across the NHL this week. What teams were winners? What teams were losers? Who is now poised for a run thanks to their GM? We attempt to answer these questions and more. Enjoy!
It's another two man show this week as Allan and Ken are on solo hockey odysseys. The Dave's are back and they take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and their struggles. Terrible goal-tending, defense, diving, and a lack of hustle has all led to the Leaf's downward spiral. It's starting to feel like a weekly segment, but we also heap praise on JT Miller as he continues to be the straw that stirs the drink in Vancouver. The Dave's also give their beer recommendations heading into the weekend. Enjoy!
It's a two man show this week as the Dave's discuss the Putin/Ukraine War and the impact it's had on the hockey landscape. The guys also break down the Canucks Jekyll and Hyde start to their New York area road trip, chat about the Leafs goal-tending issues, the Tampa Bay Lightning's recent success, and the trials and tribulations of their own hockey team. As always we give you our beer recommendations heading into the weekend. Enjoy!
JT Miller is red hot and is scoring at an elite level for the Canucks, but how long will he remain in Canucks colors? Mike Smith can't stop a beach ball and we discuss whether or not it's worth it for Ken Holland to chase a goalie at the trade deadline. We also break down Sean Avery's comeback attempt and weigh in on what his true intentions might be and why other goons of the past are considering suiting up again. As always, we give you our beer recommendations heading into the weekend. Enjoy!
The Vegas Golden Knights are gaming the cap system like card counters at the blackjack table, Canada takes on the US in the Gold Medal Game in Women's Hockey, and Thatcher Demko continues to impress everyone. We break all of this down for you and more, along with our beer of the week recommendations. Enjoy!
Two Canadian teams can their coaches and Brad Marchand is suspended. It's a Groundhog Day special as it's all just a little bit of history repeating. McPhail, Ken and Hoskin discuss the big changes in Montreal and Edmonton, Brad Marchand's latest exploits, Tukka Rask's retirement, and Cammi Granato joining the Canucks Hockey Ops team. Sit back, relax, crack a cold one and let us take you into the weekend. Cheers!
It's NHL All-Star weekend! The gang breaks down the rosters of each team and debates the omissions and surprise selections. We also reminisce about our favorite All-Star memories of the past. We also discuss the nuclear meltdown in Chicago as Chairman Rocky Wirtz said some absolutely terrible things at a team Town Hall. For our Beers O' The Week selections, Allan goes with an old college favorite. Cheers!
Another week and another swerve in the Arizona Coyotes story. Will the Coyotes really play in a 5000 seat barn or is this a smokescreen before they relocate? The Patrick Allvin and Émilie Castonguay era has begun in Vancouver and everyone in BC is excited! Aaron Dell goes insane and attacks Drake Batherson, why didn't we get a goalie fight after this happened? The Canadian Olympic Teams are set to start their tournaments next week. We ponder whether or not a European team will crash the party on the Women's side this year, those pesky Finns look pretty sharp. It was a hell of a week in hockey and we break it all down for you. Enjoy!
My oh my what a mess in Edmonton! Hall of Fame Reporter Jim Matheson goes tantrum for tantrum with Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl. Hoskin, McPhail and Allan weigh in on who was in the wrong. The Habs hire a new GM and go with former agent Kent Hughes, will he be able to turn the ship around in Montreal? According to the internet JT Miller is about to be traded out of Vancouver, the guys discuss whether now is the time to make such a huge move. As per usual we bring you our beers of the week. Enjoy!
Is Cale Makar the next Bobby Orr? Hoskin, Ken and McPhail ask this question and the answer isn't as clear a no as we thought. We also discuss the latest chapter in the Evander Kane saga, as well as the continued trials and tribulations of the Arizona Coyotes. Enjoy!
It's our first show of 2022! The Oilers are in a free fall of epic proportions and the OTR gang has some helpful suggestions to get them parachuted to safety. Thatcher Demko has been a rock for the Canucks, is he a Hart Trophy Candidate? Connor Bedard was absolutely flying at the abbreviated World Juniors, should he get consideration for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team? We also ponder what a World Junior Tournament in the Summer would look like, we think it could be must see TV! We bring our customary beer of the week recommendations as well. It's so great to be back, enjoy the show!
The Canucks are streaking their way back into the playoff race, COVID is ravaging the league again, and it's almost World Junior time. Allan and the two Daves break down the Canucks continued resurgence, the Habs struggles, the league's latest bout with COVID, and the upcoming World Junior Championships. Allan also gives an update on one of his Picton Pirates players getting a call-up to the ECHL. This was a great show and it's our last episode until 2022. We will be back in January, until then keep your sticks on the ice and thank you very much for your support!
The winds of change have finally blown their way through Vancouver. Benning and Green are out, Bruce Boudreau and Stan Smyl are in. The gang breaks down the short term success these moves had on Monday night, and how a weight seemed to have been lifted off of the Canucks collective shoulders. The Flyers gave AV his walking papers and we all weren't surprised. We also break down the week that was for the OTR official Junior Hockey Club, the Picton Pirates, and discuss the big win for the Vipers on Saturday. Enjoy!
What a week in hockey! Guys getting bitten, Marchand slewfooting Canucks like it's 2011, relocation rumors in Arizona, and that's just to start. Allan, Hoskin, and McPhail break down an exhaustively busy week around the NHL, as well as a discussion about the Patrick Roy Quit and Trade Anniversary. This was a lively show, enjoy!
Another week rolls by and it's another week of misery for Canucks fans. Locker room cliques, poor coaching, bad management, and a lack of direction. It almost seems like the Messier era has returned. The gang discusses the parallels between the present day and the years when the Moose called Vancouver home, as well as the new Olympic jerseys for Canada and the USA. We also take a look back at our predictions for the NHL season as we are at the quarter way point. We had some hits and some big misses! Enjoy!
It's a full bench this week as McPhail, Hoskin, Ken and Allan bring the heat. Jim Benning and Marc Bergevin are both on the hot seat and their departures from their respective teams feels imminent. The guys also take a look at Jacob Markstrom's hot start and the X factor could be the old cowboy himself, Darryl Sutter. Enjoy!
We have a full bench for this one! Allan, Ken, Hoskin and McPhail are all here for the first time in weeks and we break down the controversial ending to the Canucks vs Ducks game, Podkolzin's first 10 games as an NHL player, Chicago's coaching change, and the Bob Murray situation. Enjoy!
Jack Eichel finally gets his wish and it's VEGAS baby VEGAS! Ken, Hoskin and Dave break down the Eichel trade which is one of the most unique and potentially explosive in recent memory. The guys also pump Thatcher Demko's tires and make a case for JT Miller being one of the most underappreciated Canucks ever. We also looked at the red hot Carolina Hurricanes and their coach Rod the Bod. Enjoy!
Unless you've been living under a rock, everyone knows the biggest story in hockey this week is the Chicago Blackhawks scandal. Allan and the two Dave's get together and break down the facts of the situation and give their thoughts on how badly the Hawks have handled it. Moving on to stories on the ice, the guys discuss the Leafs avoiding disaster by beating the lowly Hawks, Montreal's continued ineptitude, and Connor McDavid's fast start. The gang is also collectively worried about Canada's Olympic goal-tending situation. Enjoy the show!
The NHL Season is a couple of weeks old and it's been wild! Allan's bold predictions are bearing early fruit and the rest of the OTR crew is confused. The Habs are 0-5, are they done already? The Canucks go from good to bad and back on a shift by shift basis and it's frustrating to watch. Ken, Hoskin, and McPhail's team is also off to a middling start and they discuss what needs to change on the ice if they are going to find Beer League Glory this Spring. Enjoy!
A new season of hockey is upon us! Fans are in the building, beer league hockey is back, and Canadian NHL teams get to play against squads from south of the border. Ken and Allan lay out some BOLD predictions that left Hoskin and McPhail rather confused. We also pick our beers of the week, provide a Black Vipers update and more! It feels so good to be back!
It's the Season One finale of Off the Rush! Thank you so much for giving our podcast a listen this year. Without our listeners we're just 4 guys in their basements drinking beer and talking about hockey, which actually sounds like a good time! The last week of drafts, trades, and free agent signings has been intense, we give a breakdown of the insanity and let you know what our favorite and LEAST favorite moves of the off season. Put your feet up, crack a beer, and enjoy the last episode of the year. We will see you in September!
It's the eve of the 2021 Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft and the gang has come together on a Tuesday night to do Ronnie Francis's work for him. We rotate picks amongst the four of us and with some debate, selected what we think is a HELL of a team. This was an absolute blast to record, plug it in your ear holes before the real picks are announced and see how we did!
It's buyout season in the NHL on the eve of the Expansion and Entry Drafts and GM's are losing their minds. The Wild waive goodbye to a couple of franchise mainstays and as Dave Hoskin explains, it really didn't help the cap situation in Minnesota at all. Travis Ridgen of the "Slangin' the Biscuit" Podcast and the Trav4Oilers Hockey Vlog joins the gang to discuss his social media ventures and to shine some light on the tragic yet hilarious ups and downs of playing pro hockey in Sweden. Trav is a fantastic story teller and an entertaining dude. This show is a MUST listen. Enjoy!
The Tampa Bay Lightning have successfully defended their title and are 2021 Stanley Cup Champions. The gang consoles Allan as his Habs see their Cinderella run finally come to an end. What's the future have in store for the Habs and Bolts? The Canadiens young core will only get better with age while the Lightning will surely be broken up over the summer due to a cap crunch. We also break down potential expansion picks for the Seattle Kraken and Dave summarizes our final Playoff Predictions and Individual Awards guesses. This show was a blast to record for 3 out of 4 of us, poor Allan. Enjoy!
It's 1993 all over again and the Montreal Canadiens have booked themselves a ticket to the Stanley Cup Final! Allan is riding high and he takes the gang through his emotional journey of being a die-hard Habs fan in these playoffs. The Lightning get past the Islanders in Game 7 and the guys give their Stanley Cup Finals predictions. We also discuss the latest round of new hires on the NHL Head Coaching front as well as our beer selections of the week. Enjoy!
The Habs invade the United States and steal a game from Vegas! The Canadiens fans were in full force celebrating up and down the strip as Carey Price takes Game 2 almost all by himself. Is he living in the Knight's heads rent free? The Lightning and Islanders look like they're in a back and forth blood bath, this series has 7 games written all over it. The gang also discusses the GM of the Year and Jack Adams Award winners and nominees, as well as the Canucks playoff chances for next season. We also give our beer recommendations of the week and all of us go with some refreshing, summer themed selections, cheers!
Those kids from Montreal are at it again! The Habs truly are the team of destiny this year as they roll right through the Jets and win it in 4. The gang breaks down how this happened as well as the results from the other Round 2 match-ups around the NHL. We also chat about where Taylor Hall will be playing hockey next season and who will be coming out on top in the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals. The gang also discusses the Canucks coaching shuffle and gives their beer recommendations for the week. Enjoy!
The Habs came all the way back from 3-1 and knocked off the Leafs! What does this mean for Dubas and his group? Montreal wasn't done as they stormed into the Peg and took Game 1 and 2 as well, but not without a little controversy. The gang seems to be collectively in love with the Avs, we discussed their series with Vegas and all of the other 2nd round match-ups. Dave gives his thoughts on the recent discovery in Kamloops and provides some ways in which everyone can help.
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is well underway and some teams and their superstars are getting an extra long summer. The Leafs and Habs series is going to a sixth game thanks to couple of kids. Connor McDavid and Jordan Binnington saw their respective teams get swept in the first round, could either of them be on the move in the near future? The Penguins were knocked off by the Islanders and the gang thinks it may be time for Pittsburgh to say goodbye to Malkin. The gang also gives their predictions for tonight's big game seven matchup between Minnesota and Vegas. Enjoy!
We are mid-way through Round 1 of the Playoffs and they have been SPICY! The gang breaks down the unfortunate accident involving Perry and Tavares in Game 1 of the Leafs and Habs series. The consensus from us was that the fight that followed the collision was stupid. We also discuss the Kadri hit on Faulk in Game 2 of the Avs and Blues series. How many games does Kadri deserve? Did Dave McPhail really defend this hit? Hoskin professed his love and admiration of Brad Marchand, the boys are all disgusted with him. This was a really fun show to record, enjoy!
Round one of the playoffs is upon us! The gang provides their round one predictions for each series and an eventual Cup winner. We also give our selections for the NHL Individual Awards. Spoiler Alert: Dave gave Tyler Seguin the Dundee for Hottest in the Office. Enjoy!
What a week it was in the Big Apple! The gang of course beats the dead horse that is the drama in Metropolis. Tom Wilson assaults two Rangers, James Dolan fires everyone, and I think the MSG Hot Dog Vendors are protesting. What a mess! The boys also break down Cole Caufield's splashy first week as an NHL player and re-cap Canada's U18 World Championship victory. Happy listening!
Episode Number Ryan Kesler is here and the boys are breaking down some big moves in the NHL. The Penguins make the playoffs for the 15th straight time, how does this reflect directly on Sid? Connor McDavid is going to potentially hit 100 points in a shortened season but does anyone care? Ryan Miller is retiring at the end of the year, does he make it into the Hall of Fame? We answer all of these questions and more, enjoy!
The gang is back for episode "Trevor Linden" 16 to break down the success of the new faces in new places. Trade deadline acquisitions are paying off early for the teams that took the plunge. The Canucks had a successful return to action this week with two improbable wins over the Leafs. These two wins may have saved Braden Holtby's career. The boys raise a bear to Patrick Marleau and discuss his legacy and his Hall of Fame chances. The OHL is cancelled for the year and the gang discusses the lasting impact this decision will have on the players and the league itself. Enjoy!
The trade deadline has come and gone and the gang discusses the winners and losers this year, of course until the playoffs conclude it's purely opinion and speculation.
The Canucks are back from their collective COVID illness, we weigh in on whether or not the league and the union did enough to protect them.
We also welcome a special guest this week, our buddy Chris Stefiuk who has bravely taken up playing hockey in his thirties gives us an update on his progress and shares some stories with us as well. Enjoy!
The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching and big ticket items are already flying off the shelves! The gang breaks down the big Devils and Islanders trade and everyone really likes it for the Islanders.
Jack Campbell is winning hearts and breaking records in Toronto. He's also making Kyle Dubas look like a genius.
The Pearson signing has riled up an already trigger happy fan base in Vancouver. Would they be happy with anything Jim Benning does at this point?
Ken Plays rapid fire with the rest of the gang in order to guess which destinations some likely trade candidates may be going to, and there were some surprising answers!
This was a really fun show to record, enjoy!
It's Episode unlucky number 13! The gang takes you through an eventful and thoroughly entertaining week of NHL action as the playoff races heat up around the league.
Connor McDavid and Nathan McKinnon are defending themselves from would be and actual attackers, in some conventional and un-conventional ways.
The Flyers are sinking like the Titanic and the Captain of the ship is pointing fingers at everyone but the man in the mirror. Are AV's days in the city of brotherly love numbered?
Thatcher Demko gets paid! Everyone seems to love this deal but time will tell. This is the one piece of good news to come out of Canucks camp this week as the team has fallen ill. All of us at Off the Rush is wishing them a speedy recovery. This one's for you boys!
We have a full bench this week and what a week in hockey it was!
Tim Peel was caught by the good old "hot mic" and controversy ensued. The guys break this hot button issue down and come to some interesting and contrasting conclusions.
The gang breaks down the Eric Staal trade and assesses the potential impact on the upcoming deadline. It certainly looks like a buyers market now.
The Buffalo Sabres are up to 17 losses in a row, should they even bother showing up at this point? All of this and more are available just by hitting the play button. Enjoy!
The boys are rolling in heavy for episode 11!
This week the gang discusses the tire fire that is the Buffalo Sabres, the losing streak continues, their golden goose is injured, and things just seem hopeless. We heap praise on the six point performance of Mika Zibanejad as he absolutely blew the doors off of the Philadelphia Flyers. We also chat about Erik Karlsson's foul mood and that the answers to the Sharks problem aren't as simple as dear Erik thinks, a time machine is what they really need!
This was a really fun show to lay down and we hope you all enjoy!
The gang's all here to re-cap the week that was in the hockey world and more! Jordan Binnington got paid that Loui Eriksson money, is the deal too long and for too much? We break it down for you. We also cover Darryl Sutter's first week as coach of the Flames, it looks like he's going back to what he knows best, boring hockey. We get into the situation in Buffalo which is as dire as it's ever been. This was a banger, enjoy!
Dave, Ken, Allan, and Hoskin are back to re-cap a busy week of NHL action.
The guys talk about Darryl Sutter returning to Calgary....but not before those fields get sowed for Spring! A spicy debate is carried out regarding Ovie's cup check and Tom Wilson's high hit on Carlo. We also re-cap the Leafs weeklong drubbing of the Oilers and the Canucks first win in a while.
Finally the guys raise a glass to the finest hockey dad that Canada has ever seen, Walter Gretzky was a Canadian icon and will be sorely missed. This one's for you Wally!
The gang's all here and we re-cap the chaotic week that was in the NHL's North Division. The fans in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal are miserable! We discuss how the Canucks can right the ship, the Montreal coaching changes, and Mike Babcock's move to the University of Saskatchewan.
The guys also discuss McPhail being a natural born heel of a hockey player, their beer selections for the week and so much more!
Episode lucky number seven. It was a terrific week of NHL hockey. The gang discusses the Lake Tahoe Outdoor games, the many reverse retro jerseys making their debuts last week (some looked better than others), and we had out our quarter season awards!
Hoskin regales us all in a tale of his first hockey experience in China during his three year stint living in the country. The gang also discusses their weekly beers of choice, and as always McPhail defends the mass produced domestics much to the rest of the team's dismay.
This was a really fun show. Enjoy!
The boys are back and they have a special guest. Joining the podcast for this week's episode is Michael Chrobak, a Canadian living abroad that is part of a grass roots movement to bring hockey to Wellington New Zealand. Michael and his friends transformed a small make-shift rink in a warehouse into an almost full sized arena that now plays host to several adult leagues and youth programs.
The guys also re-cap the week that was in the NHL and discuss the beers currently occupying their fridges. It was a blast to record this show, enjoy!
The gang's all here and what a week in hockey it was! This episode features hard hitting topics like the chances of Tony DeAngelo getting another shot on an NHL team, what to do about the draft, the fate of Jim Benning, and so much more!
The gang's all here to discuss the week that was in the NHL, with a focus on those dastardly Tkachuk boys! Hoskin, Ken and Alan give us some highly entertaining divisional breakdowns and Dave discusses an unfortunate error he made during his time working for the Canucks. Everyone gives their weekly beer recommendations and some were received better than others. Enjoy!
The boys are back for episode 3! Allan is here so it's a full bench this week. The gang discusses the week that was in the NHL which included the Canucks struggles and Tyler Toffoli looking like Rocket Richard. The guys also discuss what they miss about playing and what they look forward to the most when they return to the rink post-pandemic. We also review our favorite beers of the week and have a slew of recommendations for the listeners. Enjoy!
The Boys are back for episode 2! Allan is MIA but Dave, Ken and Hoskin are here to discuss the dominance of Connor McDavid, and also his complete lack of charisma. The gang also debates whether having fans in the rink for NHL games this season is a good idea, discusses Evander Kane filing for chapter 11, and finally their beer choices for the first week of the NHL season. Enjoy!
The Debut Episode! Meet Dave, Ken, Allan, and Hoskin. Four beer league hockey players who give you a rundown on what they thought of this year's World Junior Hockey Championship and their predictions for the upcoming NHL season.