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The NHL Wildcard race is going down to the wire, particularly out East. Allan and the Dave's break down who they think will make it and who will be left on the outside looking in. We also discuss the controversial no-goal call in Long Island that could have major playoff implications. Does the league need to do more to clarify what constitutes goalie interference? We think so! We also break down T...

The trade deadline has come and gone and it was a doozy! We saw some huge names find new homes, but also, some familiar faces returning to their old stomping grounds. Teams have loaded up and are ready for the stretch drive and so are we, enjoy!

We're back after a 2 week break and we re-cap the insanity that was the Four Nations Face-Off! This tournament over-delivered and was a spectacular ride. Allan and the Dave's confess to struggling to be interested in regular season NHL hockey as it's about 2 levels slower than the tournament. We also discuss the upcoming NHL trade deadline and Mikko Rantanen's impact on it. Enjoy!

The Four Nations Face-Off starts this week, and we ask the question, does anyone care? We try our best to get hyped for this tournament but it seems to be lacking some sizzle. We break down the first few games of the big names that were traded last week, and assess the possibility of one of them being moved again! Mikko Rantanen seems to want out of Carolina already, what could he fetch on the mar...

The Avs and Canes pull off a blockbuster trade that stunned the rest of the league, somehow Chicago got the worst of a deal they weren't even really in! It's one last go around the block at the Bell Centre for Marc Andre Fleury. We marvel at how he came into his home town for the last time and put up a doughnut against the Habs. We also continue to follow the Canucks trade rumor drama, and discuss...

Out west it's a disaster as the Canucks continue to self destruct before our eyes. Will JT Miller be dealt before the end of the season or over the Summer? We discuss! The Habs continue to find ways to win and Patrick Laine is leading the way. Are they the 2025 team of Destiny? Will the surging Blue Jackets do it for Johnny and make the playoffs? We think so! We also break down Kyle Dubas's perfor...

We are back from our extended holiday break and we came out swinging! The Dave's and Allan discuss the drama in Vancouver and land on the solution of trading both Miller and Petey. We think it's time for a re-set out West. We move out east discuss the return of the Flying Frenchmen as the Habs continue to climb the standings in the Atlantic Division. We also break down the Leafs latest losing stre...

It's our 125th show! We tackle the hot rumor that the Canucks and Sabres may be cooking up a blockbuster trade. We also discuss the resurgence of Patrick Laine, and where he sits in the pecking order of elite NHL snipers. Enjoy!

The 4 Nations Face-Off rosters are now official! We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the selections. Team USA in particular, made some controversial choices. We also break down the Luke Richardson firing in Chicago, and try to make sense of a seemingly needless move. Enjoy!

We break down the biggest trade of the NHL season to date, as the Jackets ship David Jiricek to the Wild. We also discuss Team Canada's history of questionable roster decisions ahead of this week's 4 Nations Face-off roster announcements. Enjoy!

The Bruins are running out of time and have run out of patience. Jim Montogmery was sent packing and was replaced by Joe Sacco. Did Jim deserve this. or is he the fall guy for the management team? We break this down and more on the latest episode of OTR. Enjoy!

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...

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 h...

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. Enjo...

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 St...

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!