Off the Rush

JT Miller is red hot and is scoring at an elite level for the Canucks, but how long will he remain in Canucks colors? Mike Smith can't stop a beach ball and we discuss whether or not it's worth it for Ken Holland to chase a goalie at the trade deadline. We also break down Sean Avery's comeback attempt and weigh in on what his true intentions might be and why other goons of the past are considering suiting up again. As always, we give you our beer recommendations heading into the weekend. Enjoy!

The Vegas Golden Knights are gaming the cap system like card counters at the blackjack table, Canada takes on the US in the Gold Medal Game in Women's Hockey, and Thatcher Demko continues to impress everyone. We break all of this down for you and more, along with our beer of the week recommendations. Enjoy!

Two Canadian teams can their coaches and Brad Marchand is suspended. It's a Groundhog Day special as it's all just a little bit of history repeating. McPhail, Ken and Hoskin discuss the big changes in Montreal and Edmonton, Brad Marchand's latest exploits, Tukka Rask's retirement, and Cammi Granato joining the Canucks Hockey Ops team. Sit back, relax, crack a cold one and let us take you into the weekend. Cheers!

It's NHL All-Star weekend! The gang breaks down the rosters of each team and debates the omissions and surprise selections. We also reminisce about our favorite All-Star memories of the past. We also discuss the nuclear meltdown in Chicago as Chairman Rocky Wirtz said some absolutely terrible things at a team Town Hall. For our Beers O' The Week selections, Allan goes with an old college favorite. Cheers!

Another week and another swerve in the Arizona Coyotes story. Will the Coyotes really play in a 5000 seat barn or is this a smokescreen before they relocate? The Patrick Allvin and Émilie Castonguay era has begun in Vancouver and everyone in BC is excited! Aaron Dell goes insane and attacks Drake Batherson, why didn't we get a goalie fight after this happened? The Canadian Olympic Teams are set to start their tournaments next week. We ponder whether or not a European team will crash the party on the Women's side this year, those pesky Finns look pretty sharp. It was a hell of a week in hockey and we break it all down for you. Enjoy!

My oh my what a mess in Edmonton! Hall of Fame Reporter Jim Matheson goes tantrum for tantrum with Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl. Hoskin, McPhail and Allan weigh in on who was in the wrong. The Habs hire a new GM and go with former agent Kent Hughes, will he be able to turn the ship around in Montreal? According to the internet JT Miller is about to be traded out of Vancouver, the guys discuss whether now is the time to make such a huge move. As per usual we bring you our beers of the week. Enjoy!

Is Cale Makar the next Bobby Orr? Hoskin, Ken and McPhail ask this question and the answer isn't as clear a no as we thought. We also discuss the latest chapter in the Evander Kane saga, as well as the continued trials and tribulations of the Arizona Coyotes. Enjoy!

It's our first show of 2022! The Oilers are in a free fall of epic proportions and the OTR gang has some helpful suggestions to get them parachuted to safety. Thatcher Demko has been a rock for the Canucks, is he a Hart Trophy Candidate? Connor Bedard was absolutely flying at the abbreviated World Juniors, should he get consideration for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team? We also ponder what a World Junior Tournament in the Summer would look like, we think it could be must see TV! We bring our customary beer of the week recommendations as well. It's so great to be back, enjoy the show!

The Canucks are streaking their way back into the playoff race, COVID is ravaging the league again, and it's almost World Junior time. Allan and the two Daves break down the Canucks continued resurgence, the Habs struggles, the league's latest bout with COVID, and the upcoming World Junior Championships. Allan also gives an update on one of his Picton Pirates players getting a call-up to the ECHL. This was a great show and it's our last episode until 2022. We will be back in January, until then keep your sticks on the ice and thank you very much for your support!

The winds of change have finally blown their way through Vancouver. Benning and Green are out, Bruce Boudreau and Stan Smyl are in. The gang breaks down the short term success these moves had on Monday night, and how a weight seemed to have been lifted off of the Canucks collective shoulders. The Flyers gave AV his walking papers and we all weren't surprised. We also break down the week that was for the OTR official Junior Hockey Club, the Picton Pirates, and discuss the big win for the Vipers on Saturday. Enjoy!