The Suspendables

Russ gives us the ins and outs of negotiating contracts and how some bad luck left a lot of money on the table ..how much he made and advice for young NHL’ers An absolutely riveting story about retired player Gary Nylund and how he put his own life on the line to safe someone else’s Did players really smoke in the dressing room during games? He loved his linemate Kostopolous. The Pat Mahomes contr...

You do not want to room with Russ on the road. Just ask Brian Skrudland or Ray Ferraro. Yes, Courtnall got thrown in jail and should’ve again for the golf cart stunt. What’s up with the draft lottery? It’s stupid! Russ has so many remarkable experiences from hockey but probably his favourite happened when he was 10 years old. Which 3 cities have the craziest fans ? Kevin Lowe gets into the Hall of...

We tackle the very disturbing story about abusive hazing that happened with Daniel Carcillo in his junior days in 2002 What’s the role of the coach with players away from the game ? These are tough days but Russ tells a hilarious story from a party he was at What does Tony Robbins have to do with Lars Eller's Stanley cup winning goal? Jimmys going on a date! At least he thinks it’s a date Hosted o...

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The boys sit down with Russ’s brother Geoff Courtnall and he covers it all .. His life and hockey career...a Stanley Cup champ. The brothers rise to NHL’ers. A coach with his own kids on the team. Suspensions What knocked him out of the game. His battle with some very dark days. Philanthropy And some absolute hilarity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Russ plays golf with a couple of mega stars and has dinner with another one. Yes, there’s going to be a 3 on 3 professional hockey league. Think it’ll work ? The NHL is going to have some sort of season this year. Lessons Courtnall learned from the greats of the game. Some pro players are happy with average. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 50th show and WAYNE GRETZKY joins Russ and Jim this week! The Great One talks candidly about: What makes him nervous Advice for parents with kids The stunt he pulled on Mike Weir His dad Walter Brett Hull Paul Henderson Dustin Johnson His kids Janet Gretzky The Prime Minister Kid Rock And much, much more...! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ gives us a list of the best trips he's been on. NHL’er Brendan Leipsic carves up a bunch of players and wives on social media...not good. Jimmy’s mother was priceless. Rick Tocchet is the brunt of merciless jokes. Russ gives us his stand up comic routine. And the answer to: Which team is going to be in trouble when the NHL fires back up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

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I ask Rusty to tell us a bunch of “firsts “ that happened for him A hilarious story about a fight this player was not supposed to lose but got annihilated People can’t get enough of Courtnall running Mike Vernon during the Stanley Cup final How to get people off your golf course A great interview with 6 time Stanley Cup champ Kevin Lowe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Serious? We tried but it didn't last. Who in the NHL just walked away from 17mil ? The league is floating plans about saving the season..and players think it will be the toughest Cup to win Some of the fallout from COVID-19 has more than a few fans saying they won’t attend games even after things get back to normal Thoughts on NHL expansion Russ had a summer job!! And you’ll be puzzled how he’...

Russ and Jim get former NHL enforcer Kelly Chase on the line and give him the floor for 90 minutes. You’re about to get speed-bagged by absolute hilarity from start to finish: An incredible story about meeting Gordie Howe. Rooming with Bobby Hull one evening after a night out. Dressing room gags and so much more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marty McSorley gets the award for taking down Russ Oprah! Donation Boom Kelly Chase and Chris Chelios tie for the Ripper award. Humboldt Broncos Russ's streak of 44 consecutive shows with this in his hand. Jimmy gets the best effort award. It was never gonna work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life of a college hockey player. Lawton Courtnall stops by and got in some trouble in his sophomore year and...well, Russ was a crazy coach !! Habs' player Jeff Petry and his wife step up and do a wonderful thing for frontline workers. Remember annoying flamboyant Larry Ryckman, owner of the Calgary Stampeders? Jimmy put him in his place. A hilarious gag Marty McSorley pulled on a loudmouth dude....

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How did Russ end up at The Masters and meet the people he did? And he got into Butler cabin! All Hail the Women! An NHL team takes a break and goes to Banff...lock up everything and everybody you know!! Russ’s angle on what the NHL should do about the Coronavirus. A new category for the Hall of Fame? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys kinda play it straight this week with talk of NHL rule changes. Guys poppin' off in the media... An NHL head coach who could’ve gotten a scholarship in a different sport. Ok, not that serious Russ was seconds away, literally, from becoming a Detroit Red Wing. How long would it take you to drink a case of beer? Russ has insight on his friend Bobby Ryan, who came back from the NHLPA assista...

The NHL Trade deadline is an awful time for players but teammates can be cruel. Bobby Ryan speaks out about his problem with alcohol and Russ talked to him the whole way through it. It ain’t bragging if you can back it up. An athlete so hated but so good. Rusty was put on the ice to run over a goaltender. Yes, on purpose. Hilarious speech by Mike Richter and an even funnier one by Kevin Bieksa. Ho...

When Russ played you got away with saying anything you wanted to the refs. Kerry Fraser, for one, didn't do him any favours. Geoff Courtnall almost sets a bar on fire with this gag. Zack Kassian gets suspended 7 games for kicking a guy. Russ was ready to criticize him, until he remembered the time that he too kicked a guy.. How do you know if you have a good agent? The boys talk about Jeremy Roeni...

The Arizona Coyotes may be in trouble with off ice issues. Head coaches of dynasties - do they get the respect they deserve? Are you sure you’d like to be a celebrity in the limelight? Rusty had dinner with a guy whose job it is to ruin people‘s lives. A former NFL player wins an Oscar. Hockey players with exceptional other talents. Yes, there are some! Jerome thought it would be a good idea to go...

Find out what the guys think about players who hold out for more cash on a contract. How much bonus money did Russ make when he won a playoff series and how did he try and spend it? Everybody’s talking sports rivalries these days. Did Russ ever really hate an opposing player? Yes! And if he saw him today he’d fight him! Find out who it is. Rusty takes us inside on tipping team trainers and which p...

The biggest thing Rusty noticed when he got into the NHL. An absolutely over-the-top rant by Bob Gainey that turned a series around for Montreal. A hilarious and has to be one of the best stories from Russ: A reporter thought he was Luc Robitaille so Russ went ahead and did the interview…as Luc! Pure gold!! The length Jungle will go to for a shot with the ladies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...