The boys talk about the retirement of quarterback Alex Smith and his inspirational comeback from a shattered leg and multiple surgeries. Jim talks about his father's battle with Huntington's Disease. What it meant to Russ to be an NHL player. What Gordie Howe didn't like about the game. They discuss Columbus head coach John Tortorella making Max Domi a healthy scratch. Russ discusses other coaches, the coaching styles that most helped him and the styles that bothered him. The boys also discuss the amazing charity work Tortorella does. Russ used to write down his personal goals as an NHL player and shares a few of them with us. Patrick Marleau breaking Gordie Howe's NHL record for most games played Russ talks about his embarrassing moment with Patrick Marleau A little golf talk...Jim's story about billeting LPGA star Danielle Kang And Russ's club wouldn't let this superstar become an honorary member?

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Today we get into our pet peeves, the things that really drive us crazy. Russ's favourite neighbour moves away...he was a Great One We talk about another great edition of The Masters, and how cool and humble Hideki Matsuyama is. Wait, how many hole in ones has Jack Nicklaus had? Our producer, Steve Warne (also a long time sports talk radio host), helps us break down the NHL trade deadline. Taylor Hall is traded to Boston. Why did he sign a one year deal with Buffalo in the first place? Toronto brings in Nick Foligno. A nice acquisition but was a first rounder too much? Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman pulls off an incredible deal that will really help their rebuild.

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The boys discuss the Vancouver Canucks COVID outbreak this week and a few of their own thoughts on vaccines. The Texas Rangers home opener is allowed a full house for their home opener. Connor McDavid gets the maximum NHL fine for an elbowing penalty against Montreal. Wait, the maximum is only $5000??!! What's it like for players to live through the NHL trade deadline, whether they're on the block or not? Jim asks Russ to share some memories about his NHL draft day, going 7th overall to the Leafs in 1983. The early, crusty days of Darryl Sutter's return to Calgary The fun of playing NHL hockey in Los Angeles The boys both have great personal anecdotes about hanging with actor Tony Danza from “Taxi” and “Who's the Boss?” fame. The legend of Ray Ferraro and "Booze Can," the hilarious fictional character he played when he and Russ were teammates and roommates. Jim grills Russ on who the top 25 NHL players of all time are Possible list... 1. Gordie Howe 2. Wayne Gretzky 3. Bobby Orr 4. Mario Lemieux 5. Maurice “Rocket” Richard 6. Bobby Hull 7. Jean Beliveau 8. Mark Messier 9. Guy Lafleur 10. Doug Harvey 11. Martin Brodeur 12. Patrick Roy 13. Nicklas Lidstrom 14. Sidney Crosby 15. Terry Sawchuk 16. Ray Bourque 17. Steve Yzerman 18. Mike Bossy 19. Eddie Shore 20. Stan Mikita 21. Alex Ovechkin 22. Jaromir Jagr 23. Howie Morenz 24. Denis Potvin 25. Phil Esposito

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Russ has a theory on why Jimmy cannot sell his house in the hottest market ever. Jim talks about his days as a realtor and, during one showing, an embarrassing, painful episode After the Aaron Ekblad injury, Russ remembers some bad injuries he's witnessed, along with some of his own Has Russ ever witnessed a coach telling a player to go out and hurt an opponent? Which skill players in Russ's era were hardest to contain? Chris Chelios's story about constantly getting burned by Mario Lemieux Jim's mom's run-in with Mario Lemieux Dirty hits by guys like Tom Wilson and Milan Lucic Why did Russ lose his mind watching minor hockey in LA? The boys give their take on the NHL's dismissal of referee Tim Peel

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Russ talks about a fundraiser for his friend... We discuss Thomas Hickey's incredible battle though adversity to play his first game for the Islanders in almost two years. How do you stay motivated on a hockey team that's already way out of the playoff race? They address Erik Karlsson's recent comments that he doesn't want to go through in San Jose what he went through in Ottawa. Russ's friend "MC" joins us to talk about a wild, and we mean WILD golf story with Russ at Pebble Beach that had a $200K calcutta and an incident that led to an arrest

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Our special guest is Russ' former Leaf teammate, Gary Leeman. This week, the guys talk about: The time Pete Mahovlich stepped in to save Jimmy from a beating. What Gary is up to these days and where he's living Jimmy's memory of hanging with Gary in Truro Nova Scotia. Gary and Russ talk about staying involved with charity through NHL and Leafs alumni events The boys talk about their times together at Notre Dame And the decision to leave home to play prep school at Notre Dame Riding shotgun with Bryan Fogarty Memories, stories and impressions of former Leafs coach John Brophy Gary talks about Russ being traded for John Kordic and how that deal shouldn't have been allowed by the league. He talks about the Leafs deal to acquire two future hall of famers completely disrupted their rebuild Wait, HOW many Leafs players were smokers when Russ and Gary played??? Dark days in Calgary after Gary got hit in the head with a deflected Al MacInnis slap shot Why Gary switched his agent and orchestrated a trade out of Calgary

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An emotional show this week as the boys discuss their friend, Walter Gretzky —Canada's Hockey Dad—who passed away last week at the age of 82. They discuss:

• Russ meeting Walter at the 1991 Canada Cup when he and Wayne played together for Team Canada. Walter had great sympathy at that tournament for 18 year old Eric Lindros.
• Going for walks and telling stories with Walter and his friend Charlie Henry.
• They discuss Wayne's amazing, emotional eulogy.
• How Walter was always inquisitive and genuinely wanted to get to know everyone.
• A great story of Walter's awkward encounter with another passenger while flying first-class and being excited to go see Wayne break Gordie Howe's all-time scoring record.
• How Walter wasn't really a fan of the time Wayne bought him a brand new Cadillac.
• How he loved to take photos...and present them to people
• Emails from people touched by Walter's life.
• How Russ' wife, Paris, basically learned the rules of hockey from Walter's wife, Phyllis.

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This week the boys relive some great stories and the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty of the 1980's. The time Jim moved in with Kevin. Memories of hitting golf balls off Jim's car Jim takes a week to list off Kevin accomplishments Kevin remembers his final year of playing, signing a 3 year deal with the Oilers, one year to play, two year to coach Kevin doesn't miss dealing with agents Some great memories about the Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament 2002 when Canada broke its 50 year gold medal drought.

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Russ and Jim are joined this week by TSN Hockey host and author, James Duthie. The boys talk about Duthie's latest book Beauties: Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories. They zoom in on some fantastic stories about Luc Robitaille, Marc Bergevin, Gordie Howe, Darcy Tucker, Pat Quinn, Brian Kilrea and others. They discuss how TSN is pulling off hockey with all the safety challenges. Will the NHL be able to get all 56 games in this year? The night James dropped his lapel microphone on air and the hilarious scene when the camera went back to him. Why James probably won't get to be at Augusta for the Masters this year.

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Today, Jim quizzes Russ about the info his Wikipedia page What was Russ like as a kid? Russ talks about days on the school yard and life playing prep school hockey in Notre Dame in Saskatchewan He remembers his late father's promise Russ also talks about leaving home at 14. Was he homesick? He talked about his Hounds teammates Wendel Clark, Gary Leeman, Gord Kluzak and other ND players who made the NHL Russ tells a great story of when he realized he had at a chance to get to the show The unusual way Russ found out he'd made the 1991 Canada Cup…and he made it ahead of two NHL superstars. He remembers playing for Canada at the 1984 World Juniors and then heading straight to play at Olympics. So why were his older Team Canada teammates initially annoyed with him? Why did playing in a city like New York have advantages over playing in Montreal and Toronto? Russ tells a very emotional story about his dear friend Ron who recently passed away…and you won't believe the incredible thing Wayne Gretzky did for him. Is the NHL's intense schedule affecting the quality of the performances? Wait, Russ' dream foursome includes Winston Churchill?

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