Off the Rush

McPhail, Hoskin, and Etmanski are all back with a vengeance to kick off the 2023-2024 NHL season! We talk about the Penguins and wonder if this season is their core's last dance. We break down "Phone Gate" in Columbus and wonder aloud what exactly was going through Mike Babcock's head. This season features a bumper crop of exciting rookies and we think the Calder race will be a great year long show. Is Steven Stamkos done in Tampa? Will Ovi break Wayne's goal record? Will the Canucks make the playoffs? We attempt to answer all of these questions and more. Enjoy!

It's our last episode of the season! We cover the draft, free agency, and the buyout bonanza. Who were the big winners and who failed miserably? We attempt to answer these questions and more. Thanks again to all of our loyal listeners for another terrific season. Have a great Summer and keep your balls in the fairway!

Phil Kessel is a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion! The Vegas Golden Knights get it done in 5 games over the Miami Kitties and we break it down for you. We talk about what's next for Adin Hill as he will be hitting the open market. We also look ahead to the draft and free agency, particularly at what the Canucks and Habs can do to improve. Enjoy!

The Stanley Cup Finals are half over and we discuss what the Panthers need to do to claw their way back into the series. We also break down the big front office shake-up in Toronto, as well as the big three-way trade between Columbus, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Enjoy!

The Stanley Cup Final is set! The Vegas Golden Knights are set to battle the Florida Panthers. We give you our predictions for the series and the consensus is that it will be close and hard fought. We break down how the Knights and Panthers got here, who the key contributors were, and what both teams need to do to close the deal. As always we give you our beer recommendations for the week. Enjoy!

The Leafs lose to the Panthers in five and the fans in Toronto are blaming everyone but the players. The Oilers go bust against Vegas and Allan wants blood in Alberta, the Dave's however think Edmonton is still very much within their window to win. We preview the upcoming Conference Finals and break down for you who we think will win and why. Enjoy!

The Draft Lottery came and went and Connor Bedard is heading to the Windy City. No one outside of Chicago seems ok with this result. The Maple Leafs fans wanted Florida and unfortunately for them there's no refunds. The Kraken continue their unlikely playoff run and Luke Hughes has injected some new life into the Devils. Enjoy!

The Leafs did it! They won a playoff round and will play their first 2nd round game on HDTV! The Bruins choked on a hairball against the Miami Kitties and will spend their Summer wondering what could have been. Connor McDavid and Uncle Leon are onto round 2 and the Hurricanes made it to Round 2 for the 5th straight year. We also talk about the upstart Seatlle Kraken and their huge Game 7 victory over the defending Cup champs. Enjoy!

The First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs remains undefeated in the world of sports. The drama, the intrigue, and the excitement are off the charts! The Leafs have charged out to an unlikely 3 games to 1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Will they get it done this time or suffer more heartbreak? The Kraken are hanging in there with the Cup Champs but Nathan McKinnon is taking over the series. The Oilers keep their hopes for a deep playoff run alive with a huge Game 4 win in LA, will they survive this scare from the Kings? We discuss all of this and more in a jam packed episode. Enjoy!

It's Playoffs time! The best time of year to be a hockey fan is upon us and we have you covered. We give you our Round 1 picks and our eventual Cup Winner. If you're in a pool, give this episode a listen BEFORE you draft. Hoskin has a Cup Champ pick at the end of the show that is truly shocking. Enjoy!