Off the Rush

The Stanley Cup Final is over and the Canes have won the Cup, should Rod the Bod have made the HHOF? We think he got subbed! We talk about the Oilers taking a flyer on controversial coach Mike Babcock. This is a swing for the fence and it could be either the best decision ever or the worst, there's no in-between. We also discuss the draft, free agency, and the summer trades. Enjoy!

The Stanley Cup Finals are here! The Golden Knights are taking on the Hurricanes and it promises to be a battle. Leaf fans are watching the man they rode out of town on a rail lead his new team to the promised land, Rod the Bod has his boys buzzing, and Carter Hart has been the best goalie in the playoffs, whether the league likes it or not. We discuss the Canucks new coach, the Habs great season...

It's the Final Four in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The Habs are battling Carolina out east, and in the west, it's Colorado going to war with Vegas. Who will win? Don't worry, we'll tell you! The boys discuss the Sedin twins and Ryan Johnson taking the helm in Vancouver, and how they hope to change the culture. Enjoy!

We are back after an extended layoff and the Hurricanes can't lose. Rod the Bod's bunch look unbeatable, and only the Habs or Sabres stand in their way. Is Carolina destined for a Cup Finals appearance? In Montreal, Marty St. Louis is pushing all of the right buttons with his young team. Is a player's coach the only model that works in today's NHL? We discuss this and more on the 154th episode of...

The playoff race in the Eastern Conference is as tight as a drum and it's going to be a mad dash to the finish, the Dave's and Allan discuss who they think will make it, and who won't. We also discuss the NHL coaching and managerial bloodbath of the past week, as several teams made significant and seemingly rash leadership changes late in the season. Allan basks in the glow of the Habs clinching a...

After 10 years of futility, the Sabres are back! Everyone in upstate New York is hitching themselves to the wagon and the boys in Buffalo are buzzing. The Dave's and Allan discuss whether or not the Sabres are playoff ready, and if Montreal is more poised to make a deep run. We also discuss the trade deadline being a snooze fest, and Allan being banned from a small town in Ontario. Enjoy!

We're back after an extended Olympic Break and better than ever! Allan is waist deep in Ontario Junior Hockey Playoffs so it's the two Dave's in the booth this week. We discuss the Canadian double Olympic disappointment, the upcoming NHL trade deadline and more, enjoy!

We're getting close to the Olympic Break and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. The Leafs and Panthers are going to be on the outside looking in, and the Habs look like a Stanley Cup contender. Does this season's failure warrant a full tear-down in Toronto? Is Matthews going to be on the move this Summer? We answer these questions and more on our 150th episode of OTR, enjoy!

The Canucks are on full tank mode as they go 0-3 on their Eastern Canadian swing. How long does the bottoming out last? Will they be aiming for 32nd place NEXT year too? The Habs are a wagon and continue to play consistently good hockey. Can they keep it going all the way to April? There is soap opera level drama in Ottawa yet again, is their season done? We discuss all of this and more, enjoy!

The boys are back after an extended Christmas break, and all we want to talk about is Hockey Canada. The World Junior Team drops the ball against Czechia for the third year in a row. Do we have a crisis on our hands? We break down the Canadian Men's Olympic Hockey Roster and discuss the biggest snubs and surprise additions to the team. We also look at the bubble playoff teams in each conference an...

The Dave's get together to discuss the Quinn Hughes trade and and answer some questions from the OTR fan base.

The Quinn Hughes drama spills into yet another week, causing an existential crisis for Canucks fans. Allan comforts the Dave's as they're in pre-mourning over losing the best player their beloved team has ever had. We talk about Jacob Fowler getting the call-up and performing extremely well in his first start for the Habs. Forget about being the goalie of the future, is Fowler the solution in net...

This week we discuss the likelihood of Quinn Hughes being traded this season, the Oilers finally being ready to move on from Stuart Skinner, the upcoming World Juniors, and more. Enjoy!

Mikko Rantanen ran Alex Romanov through the boards and Patrick Roy was ready to fight him like he's Mike Vernon. Team Canada's Olympic Roster could look more like a World Junior Team as Bedard, Schaefer, and Celebrini are pushing hard to make the team. Should Canada take all three of these kids or go with a more experienced group? The Oilers and Leafs continue to play uninspiring hockey, will they...

We're back! After a few weeks off, the Daves and Allan reconvene and discuss the roaring Eastern Conference, the Habs hot start, and the Canucks injury woes. We also talk about Jordan Binnington attempting to steal Ovi's 900th goal puck, was it funny or classless? We also hype up the Vancouver Goldeneyes and the return of professional hockey to the Pacific Coliseum. Enjoy!

We're back! The Dave's and Allan set the table for the 25/26 NHL Season. You want to know who's a contender, pretender, bubble team, stagnant, or a straight up tire fire? Listen to this show and all will be answered, 100% accuracy NOT GUARANTEED! Enjoy!

It's the 25/26 Season Finale of Off the Rush. This is the last episode until September, we're all off to the beaches and golf courses until then! We re-cap the NHL Draft and free agency and come to the conclusion that most teams are waiting to make their major moves until next year. We discuss Mitch Marner's big move to Vegas, the Kings making some baffling additions, the Canucks bringing back som...

The Stanley Cup Finals are over and the Florida Panthers are your winners and STILL the Champions. We break down how Florida executed their game plan to perfection and shut down the Oilers biggest superstars. Hoskin wins the Playoff pool for the 4th time in a row and exudes his dominance over Allan and McPhail. We also discuss what's next for Edmonton and how a guy named Thatcher Demko might be th...

The Stanley Cup Finals are here and it's taking us back to right where we were at this time last year, it's Oilers vs Panthers Part 2! In the sequel, the series starts in Edmonton and the Oilers have home ice advantage, will this lead to a happy ending for Connor, Uncle Leon and Principal Skinner? Time will tell. We also discuss the upcoming Draft and off-season shenanigans. Enjoy! This episode is...

We are down to the last four teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Stars and Oilers are facing off again in what should be an entertaining and high scoring series. Out East, it looks like the Canes and Panthers will deliver a snooze fest. We discuss the Leafs and their fans having yet another existential crisis and the World Hockey Championships as well, enjoy! This show is brought to you by Desi...

There is a new man in charge of the Canucks bench and it's a familiar face, Adam Foote has been promoted and is now the Head Coach. Will Foote being named the coach be enough to keep Quinn Hughes happy? We break this down, as well as discussing Rick Tocchet's new gig in Philly. The Leafs laid an egg in their biggest game of the season and the fans booed them off the ice, are they done? We discuss...

The first round is in the books and it delivered in giving hockey fans everywhere top notch entertainment, intrigue and drama! The Blues had the Jets on the brink of elimination but in the end the White Out rallied the team to an amazing comeback! We preview all of the Round 2 match-ups and provide you with our picks, enjoy!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It doesn't get any better than the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and we're here to walk you through our series winner predictions, as well as to discuss the games that have been played already. Enjoy!

Alexander Ovechkin is now greatest goal scorer of all time. Ovi passed Wayne with style and celebrated with his teammates, unlike Lebron who enjoyed his scoring record standing alone. Is this an example of hockey being more of a team sport culturally than basketball? We discuss! We also take a look at the potential hall of fame careers of some vets that are about to head into the playoffs with the...

The coaches in the Metropolitan Division are cranky! Patty Roy and John Tortorella each throw one of their players under the bus and in Torts's case, it costs him his job. The guys debate whether this type of move has a place in today's game. We also discuss the surging St. Louis Blues and how much credit Jobu should get for their success. We also keep an eye on Ovi's pursuit of the all time goals...