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!By davidmc77

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!By davidmc77

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 …

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 p…

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 Ne…

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!By davidmc77

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 And…

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 Canu…

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 h…

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 th…

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 t…

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!By davidmc77

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 …

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 upst…

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 Champ…

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.By davidmc77

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 …

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 sing…

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 Pi…

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 h…

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…

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 t…

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 id…

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 Boudrea…

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 pl…

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 …

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 …

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 but…

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 g…

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…

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 cri…

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 …

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 st…

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…

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 seas…

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!By davidmc77

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. A…

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!…