Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva

 On Episode 46 of Bottle Rocket, we’re joined by longtime Toronto Sun columnist and one of the most outspoken voices in hockey media — Steve Simmons.

We dive into the chaos surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs, including the John Chayka controversy, Keith Pelley’s leadership, the firing of Craig Berube, and what the future of the franchise could look like moving forward.

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Stories from Rick’s career, thoughts on the modern NHL, and plenty of classic hockey conversation with Alena, Mave, and Jerry.

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Mark Nussbaum returns to Bottle Rocket for Episode 44 as we break down the latest Leafs news, management decisions, playoff reactions, and possible draft scenarios. We also discuss Toronto’s direction moving forward and what changes could still be coming. 

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Tom Renney joins Bottle Rocket for a wide-ranging hockey conversation covering his coaching career with the Rangers, Canucks, Oilers, Red Wings and Team Canada.

Tom shares stories about coaching Sean Avery, Jaromir Jagr, Henrik Lundqvist, and John Tortorella, along with his thoughts on today’s NHL and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

We also dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner’s playoff success in Vegas, Auston Matthews, Craig Berube, Gavin McKenna hype, and whether Toronto’s culture can truly change moving forward.

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In Episode 42 of Bottle Rocket, we’re joined by Rod Pedersen, host of the Cats N Bolts Podcast, for a relaxed and insightful hockey conversation.

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In Episode 41 of Bottle Rocket, Alena and Mave are joined by a true hockey legend, Ken Morrow, along with returning guest and author Allan Kreda.

Ken takes us through his incredible journey—from winning Olympic gold in the 1980 Miracle on Ice to capturing four straight Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders. We dive into what made those teams special, how the game has evolved, and what stands out in today’s NHL and playoffs.

Allan Kreda, who wrote the book on Ken’s career, adds deeper insight into the Islanders dynasty and the stories behind it.

A great mix of history, perspective, and today’s game.

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Alena, Mave, Jerry, and George break down the matchups, debate the biggest storylines, and make their picks for each series.

Who’s built for a deep run?

Which teams are on upset watch?

And who’s taking the Stanley Cup?

Let us know your picks in the comments.

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In Episode 39 of Bottle Rocket, we are talking about the NHL playoff picture — who’s in, who’s out, and which teams are built for a deep run.

We’re joined by Dylan and Ron Buehler to explore the fascinating history of the Coast Guard Cutters — a unique and often overlooked chapter in hockey history.

From playoff intensity to stories from the past, this episode brings together today’s game and the legacy that shaped it.

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We're joined by Minnesota Wild reporter Michael Russo.

We dive into the Wild’s season, Kirill Kaprizov’s impact and superstar potential, and how he compares to elite players across the league. We also discuss Alexander Ovechkin’s legacy, durability, and what makes him one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.

Plus, we break down playoff expectations and key storylines shaping the NHL right now.

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From grinding through years in the minors to finally reaching the NHL, Passmore shares what it really means to be a journeyman in professional hockey — the uncertainty, the resilience, and the mindset required to keep going when nothing is guaranteed.

He opens up about one of the most challenging moments of his career — a serious case of heavy metal poisoning — and how it changed his perspective on both hockey and life.

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