The NHL standings couldn’t look more different.

The Eastern Conference is packed tight, with teams battling every night for position, while the Western Conference has far more separation between contenders and the rest of the field.

We break down Nathan MacKinnon’s intensity and leadership, and how Colorado has somehow lost just three games in regulation so far this season — an incredible start.

We also discuss Auston Matthews passing Mats Sundin to become the Toronto Maple Leafs’ all-time leading goal scorer, what that milestone means, and how it reshapes the Leafs’ record books.

Plenty of league-wide talk, big performances, and perspective on where things stand as the season tightens up.

Olympic hockey roster season is officially underway — and the snubs are already causing chaos.

On Episode 9 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we react to the early 2026 Olympic roster announcements from Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland, with a heavy focus on the surprising names left off the list.

No Connor Bedard. No Sam Bennett.

Are these bold roster calls justified, or are fans right to be furious? We break it all down, argue the logic (or lack of it), and look ahead to what these decisions could mean for Olympic hockey in Italy.

Classic Bush League debates, strong opinions, and plenty of hockey frustration.

Things get heated in Episode 8 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast.

We break down the Jarry for Skinner trade and what it means moving forward, then dive deep into the ongoing Quinn Hughes trade discussion and whether a deal like that even makes sense.

But the episode takes a wild turn when a listener calls in and unloads an angry 30-minute rant about the Toronto Maple Leafs.

What is actually wrong with the Leafs?

If you’re a Leafs fan — or love Leafs chaos — this one’s for you.

In S2E7 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, the boys react to the bizarre rink fiasco in Milan — a surface that literally came up short. How does something like that even happen at an international level?

We also dive into the big question everyone’s debating:

Around the league:

The West: The gap between 1st and last is massive, the standings are wild, and the Avs are absolutely scorching hot.

The East: Pure chaos. No separation. No consistency. A complete crap shoot every night.

Another fun one — buckle up and enjoy!

In Episode 6 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, the boys dig into everything happening around the NHL right now:

🔥 What’s actually wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

🚨 Young teams cooling off

💰 Adrian Kempe’s new contract extension

📝 Predicting Cale Makar’s next monster contract

🌪️ The Eastern Conference: a complete mess

The Avs dropped a 9–1 love letter on the Oilers and Edmonton fans are not okay. Meanwhile, the Leafs are doing the “we swear it’ll be different this year” routine again.

This week on The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we cover everything from heartbreak to milestones.

John Tavares scores his 500th goal — is he on a Hall of Fame path? Chris Tanev’s injured again, Martin Nečas signs in Colorado, and we wonder how much Cale Makar’s next deal might be worth. Plus, could Macklin Celebrini represent Team Canada soon?

We even dip into the World Series of Baseball — and why that ending still hurts.

Tune in for honest takes, a few laughs, and plenty of hockey banter.

We’re carving faces into imaginary granite this week—welcome to the NHL Goalie Mount Rushmore debate! Hasek? Roy? Brodeur? Someone throws out a wild card and chaos follows.

The Montreal Canadiens are looking way better than anyone expected — but is it for real? In this week’s episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, the guys break down the Habs’ hot start, Patrik Laine’s rough opening to the season, and Stuart Skinner’s unforgettable blunder in net. Plus, a little prediction fun: how many goals will Pavel Dorofeyev put up this year?

We mix NHL analysis with plenty of laughs, so whether you’re a Canadiens fan, a Blue Jackets believer, or just love some good old-fashioned hockey banter, this episode’s got you covered.

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The Bush League Hockey Podcast is back for a brand-new season — with a brand-new co-host, Andrew Lanteigne! The boys break down Connor McDavid’s massive new deal with the Oilers, Kaprizov’s record-breaking contract, and why Marner’s departure left the Leafs empty-handed. Plus, it’s prediction time: who’s lifting the Cup in 2026?