Off the Rush

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...

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 thes...

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 an...

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 so...

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 snak...

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 o...

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 u...

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 jus...

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...

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...

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...

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 recomme...

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...

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 J...

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 w...

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 C...