Off the Rush

Out west it's a disaster as the Canucks continue to self destruct before our eyes. Will JT Miller be dealt before the end of the season or over the Summer? We discuss! The Habs continue to find ways to win and Patrick Laine is leading the way. Are they the 2025 team of Destiny? Will the surging Blue Jackets do it for Johnny and make the playoffs? We think so! We also break down Kyle Dubas's performance at the Pens GM and more on this week's episode of OTR!

We are back from our extended holiday break and we came out swinging! The Dave's and Allan discuss the drama in Vancouver and land on the solution of trading both Miller and Petey. We think it's time for a re-set out West. We move out east discuss the return of the Flying Frenchmen as the Habs continue to climb the standings in the Atlantic Division. We also break down the Leafs latest losing streak and debate whether or not they're a "fraud team". Enjoy!

It's our 125th show! We tackle the hot rumor that the Canucks and Sabres may be cooking up a blockbuster trade. We also discuss the resurgence of Patrick Laine, and where he sits in the pecking order of elite NHL snipers. Enjoy!

The 4 Nations Face-Off rosters are now official! We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to the selections. Team USA in particular, made some controversial choices. We also break down the Luke Richardson firing in Chicago, and try to make sense of a seemingly needless move. Enjoy!

We break down the biggest trade of the NHL season to date, as the Jackets ship David Jiricek to the Wild. We also discuss Team Canada's history of questionable roster decisions ahead of this week's 4 Nations Face-off roster announcements. Enjoy!

The Bruins are running out of time and have run out of patience. Jim Montogmery was sent packing and was replaced by Joe Sacco. Did Jim deserve this. or is he the fall guy for the management team? We break this down and more on the latest episode of OTR. Enjoy!

Connor McDavid hits 1000 points at age 27, making him the 4th fastest player to accomplish this feat in NHL history. Will he hit 2000 points, and moreover, will he do it in an Oilers jersey? We take a look at this year's NHL inductees for the Hockey Hall of Fame and it turns into our 4th annual Mogilny debate. Will there be another snub for number 89 next year? We think so! We also discuss whether or not it's time for the Habs to go full sell mode. Enjoy!

The Winnipeg Jets are an absolute wagon! 14 games into the season and just one loss, there is no slowing down the Jets. We discuss whether or not this run of theirs is sustainable. We also look at the Wild, who are quietly having a great start to the season. The Preds and Avs were supposed to be the class of the Central but are sputtering badly. Trotz is talking about taking the wrecking ball to his team, but with all the NTC's in Nashville, is it even possible? We also discuss the latest trade rumors in Vancouver. Is Bowen Byram about to come home? Enjoy!

The sky is falling in Edmonton as Connor McDavid goes down with an injury and the team gets blown out in Columbus. How will the Oilers go on without their captain? Kevin Lankinen is the feel good story in Vancouver right now and we think Patrick Allvin deserves all of the credit. We discuss Brad Marchand's pending contract extension, and we break down the biggest draft busts in recent memory. Enjoy!

The Preds are 0-5 despite going big game hunting in free agency. Are heads going to roll? Will they miss the playoffs? The Avalanche are 1-4 and can't get a save. Should Colorado be thinking about making a change in goal? Meanwhile, the Jets and Flames are off to hot starts and we debate which team is the bigger surprise. Jake Oettinger is the latest goalie to get a big payday, will he lead the Stars to the promised land? We discuss all of this and more on this week's episode of OTR. Enjoy!