Off the Rush

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 se...

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 t...

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...

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 Conn...

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...

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...

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 sho...

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 o...

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. T...

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 Drou...

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...

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!