The Suspendables

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The Suspendables is a weekly podcast with former NHL star Russ Courtnall and his pal, comedian Jungle Jim Jerome. Listen in for classic, hilarious NHL stories; great discussion on the hottest NHL news... more

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February 10, 2021 #87 Russ' Brother Saved Him from the Wrath of Dale Hunter
Jim crushes our producer Steve in NFL betting Russ lost on KC but he's happy for Tom Brady Russ shares Paris' perspective on what's it's like to be married to an NHL player? And what things are like after retirement? The Super Bowl streaker We're got some stories on how to talk your way into great sports tickets Stories of Russ facing off against his brother Geoff Why you can't chirp guys as much anymore Advice for young players before they enter the NHL Russ has a great story his brother tells about a run-in with last week's guest Marty McSorley and another where Dale Hunter wanted to kill Russ.
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February 03, 2021 #86 Our Special Guest: Former NHL Enforcer MARTY MCSORLEY!
Our good friend Marty McSorley joins us with some fantastic hockey stories this week: The former Edmonton Oiler, LA King, Boston Bruin, Pittsburgh Penguin, New York Ranger, and San Jose Shark talks about the time he fought his future teammate, Mark Messier and, after their majors, rushed out to wait for him outside the penalty box. Marty says when he was in a bad mood, he would warn opposing wingers - like Russ - that they probably shouldn't come flying up his side of the ice. The Oilers were a dynasty but they were also on the same page, on and off the ice. He discusses some of the wisdom he got from his former teammate and roommate Dave Semenko. Marty has a good (and hilarious) reason why he never minded when his coaches asked him to out and fight, even back in junior hockey. The fellas discuss how some players slide into long NHL careers because they were willing to adapt to different roles than they're used to. Russ has a funny story about his ill-fated decision to punch tough guy Behn Wilson in the face. Wilson was one of those tough guys that even the tough guys preferred not to face. Marty talks candidly about the infamous suspension. And when Russ gives Jimmy a hard time, Marty becomes a protector again and hits Russ with a hilarious chirp.
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1h 12min
January 27, 2021 #85 Russ Had Tougher Coaches Than Tortorella!
The boys review Kirk McLean's great visit to the show last week Russ is getting ready for his physical for Life Insurance - measuring out his next White Claw Parenting, trying to keep kids clear of trouble and Jim's memories of "the strap" Russ and Jim share facts and memories of former Toronto Maple Leafs' captain George Armstrong who passed away this week Russ is loving the NHL North, the all-Canadian division Blockbuster trade Patrik Laine for Pierre-Luc Dubois John Tortorella? Russ feels like he's played for tougher coaches How are NHL players different today in the area of respect? Russ tells us that NHL fame comes with a price The Packers strange call at the end of the NFC Championship Game Chirping guys can be fun but not everyone is on board with it
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1h 5min
January 21, 2021#84 Our Special Guest: Former Canucks' Goalie KIRK McLEAN!
Former NHL goalie Kirk McLean - Russ' old Canucks' teammate - fills in for Russ as guest co-host today….

He talks about some of the differences in the game today versus his era.

Kirk talks about the advancement in goaltending techniques: While today's butterfly technique is superior, he is concerned about injuries.

The boys talk about how beautiful the facilities are at Rogers Place in Edmonton

The guys get into the Tiger Woods Documentary on HBO.

Kirk discusses the Courtnall family, their charity initiatives and which Courtnall brother had the best one-liners.

Kirk has a story about jetting with Russ to a Vegas casino where Russ hit it big in blackjack

They get into minor hockey memories and the madness of hardcore parents

Kirk discusses his path to the NHL, draft day and when his NHL dream started to become real

Kirk helped the Canucks get to Game 7 of the Stanley cup final in 1994 and talks about the experience

Kirk is a member of the famous Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland and his horse won the Queens Plate

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1h 29min
January 13, 2021 #83 Our Special Guest: Former Chicago Goalie DARREN PANG!
In this episode, some great stories from St Louis Blues analyst Darren Pang. Both Panger and Russ played junior hockey for Brian Kilrea and they swap some great stories about him. The guy's get into Panger's Chicago days, discussing Denis Savard and Doug Wilson, his contentious relationship with Mike Keenan and Panger's very unusual pre-game ritual. Russ gives some love to Neal Broten as a guy who should be in the Hall of Fame. Hear what Darren has to say when Russ declares what a great GM Panger would make. And you can't beat on-air bloopers...
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1h 8min
January 06, 2021 #82 Skrewy Did WHAT to the Soviet Coach?
With the World Juniors wrapping up, this week the boys discuss the Canada-Russia hockey rivalry. You won't believe what happened when Russ and the Montreal Canadiens when they travelled to Russia for an exhibition game. Things got a little out of hand and what Brian Skrudland did to the Russian coach is absolutely wild! Russ isn't a big fan of Mike Milbury and he tells us why. The guys get into Russ' biggest NHL regret; a funny story about Pat Burns and a planned bag skate; Do players have more respect for coaches now or back when Russ played? Also James Duthie's new book, and what they did over the holidays.
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49min
December 30, 2020 #81 Team Canada Shows No Mercy
This week we discuss Canada's beat down of lesser hockey countries so far at the World Juniors. We look back at the amusing comments by the Swiss head coach a few years ago, knowing his squad had no shot when they faced Canada. We get into the emotional post-game speech this week by Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt, who's worried about his teammates not seeing a tough season through with full effort. Russ talks about his golf round with Billy Bush. As the year draws to a close, we look at the NHL's best. By the way, what separates the true elite players from very good players? We also talk COVID and the Black Lives Matters movement and their dramatic effect on sports this year. Happy New Year, everyone! It doesn't exactly have a tough act to follow.
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42min
December 22, 2020 #80: You Always Remember Your First
Russ remembers some of his old coaches: the best, the worst, the one with the best motivational speech he ever heard and the one Russ believes put more players into the NHL than any other amateur coach. Jimmy tells a hilarious story about getting burned by former Hockey Night in Canada host Brian McFarlane. The boys talk about Russ' son Lawton who got his first professional goal on the weekend. Russ recalls his first goal and whether he keeps any NHL mementos. They get into the recent memorabilia theft at Walter Gretzky's home. Was Islander goalie Billy Smith as crazy as they say? What two games in his career made Russ most nervous beforehand? What was the key to Russ' high end skating speed? The boys also discuss Christmas during this weird time.
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52min
December 16, 2020 #79 Has Russ Turned His Back on White Claws??
In this week's episode, the boys discuss reports that the NHL plans to go with a 56 game schedule and an all-Canadian division. They get into life as a hockey parent, with an update on Russ' son as he breaks into pro hockey. The guys have some positive thoughts about Paul Coffey, who became the first defenceman to get 1000 assists, 25 years ago this week. They have some fun drinking stories and (look out, White Claw), Russ has a new go-to drink. The time Jim had Mario Lemieux over to his house where Jim's mom was quite taken with him. How does a hockey coach "lose the room?" Russ gives a specific NHL example he lived through.
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57min
December 09, 2020 #78 When Russ was Canada's Captain at World Juniors
Russ talks about another former Montreal Canadiens forward - enforcer Chris Nilan and his battles. The guys discuss the many negative temptations that are offered to pro athletes. The story of former Oiler Esa Tikkanen and his love of vodka. What's the toughest part about being a pro athlete? Wayne Gretzky's rookie card may be worth $1 million. The boys swap cool stories about former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Russ recalls the night Team Canada head coach Brian Kilrea gave him the captaincy at the World Juniors. He also says the Leafs had a chance to hire Kilrea, the former Ottawa 67's coach - and he says they should have - but they didn't. They discuss all these celebrity, exhibition boxing matches. Russ has some interesting stories about John McEnroe and Caitlyn Jenner.
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52min

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