The Suspendables

Russ is back this week with a lively discussion on legendary NHL coaches, sharing his favourites and how the best leaders shape the game.

Jim’s got a wild story about getting cut from an MC gig for his “risky” humour, plus a memorable roast session where Paul Coffey gave Russ a taste of his own medicine.

Rusty shares insight on real estate investing before the fellas wrap up with a little tribute to 90-year-old hockey icon, Brian Kilrea...they hope to bring him on the show soon!

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Great chat with Jimbo about his young life growing up on the farm.

He got recruited to play football...

And much, much more!

Enjoy!

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Ya Man!!! Hockeys back and Russ stepped up and brought on this show !  

No more draft ? Whaaaaaat!! Well kinda...

How about the Rangers goalie (I don’t know how to spell Shysterkin) turning down $88 mill)? 

John Tortorella and the heartwarming side of him.

Rusty has something to say about Patrick Roy.

As always, our hearts go out to the Gaudreau family and we are thinking of them through this difficult time.

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Mike Keenan joins Jim this week…let’s figure out what makes him tick !  

He was great!! Enjoy!!

His new book, Iron Mike, will be out October 10th. Check it out on Amazon here.

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Rusty tells us how to know if your kid actually dies have enough talent...

...and how good was he growing up playing hockey as a kid himself!

How to handle your cash...Is Russ a millionaire? 

Nice gesture by the league to remember the Gaudreau brothers.

Did you like The Presidents Cup? 

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With our guest! 

He owns one of the biggest restaurant companies in Canada.

Was on the highly rated show Dragon's Den for 15 years.

The architect and owner of two different hockey leagues.

He even served his country as a member of the RCMP.

And he’s super cool!

Jim Treliving opens up about his unmatched journey!  

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CLIFF RONNING...long time NHL’er with unpredictable answers to Jungle’s riveting questions...

The guy should be a motivational speaker...so many great takes !!

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First show of the season and there’s no rust on us! 

Rusty takes us through he’s days of training camps...(good ones and bad ones) and reveals the secret to being the fastest guy in the league in his day...Ok it’s not that big of a secret!

Huge mistakes by rookies when they wanna make their mark...Really? You wanna take on Wendel Clark?

Jungle doesn’t know how to read a menu.

A tribute to The Gaudreau brothers...sports fans have the biggest hearts <3

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Rusty's away so Jungle's at play! 

Jim hits the mic solo this week to share a few passages from his favourite books, all authored by NHL superstars. 

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Jungle's Oilers are going for the cup!! To say he's excited is an understatement.

The dads gush about the unrivalled pinnacle of their pride & joy...the very essence of their happiness...the paramount treasure of their hearts – the Stanley Cup Finals, of course!

Their kids get a mention too, somewhere between power plays and penalty kills.

Playoff reels are going viral, but it's not just McNasty's insane goals lighting up the views – some unexpected 'highlights' are stealing the spotlight.

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The fellas talk NHL coaches from Babcock to Bylsma. Playoff talk lives on with Jungle's Oilers still going strong in the third round this week! 

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You gotta be lovin' what's gone on so far...even Rusty watched. He breaks it down for us! 

Jungle hit the town of Metcalfe and what a time...he may have pissed some people off, but they knocked it out of the park!!

Shoutouts!! You just might hear your name. 

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Ya man! Rusty breaks down the playoffs.

Stories of Bob Cole...he gave Jungle shit!

It's your guess what Russ said (the most out of bounds ever!) after a wonderful Mr. Cole story...

I bet your kid never did what my kid did...Jungle almost barfed. 

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PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS!

Jungle and Russ are betting on the playoffs...we make our picks.

*Please excuse any audio quality issues, we had network connection issues. 

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Things get serious while the fellas talk about mental health in pro hockey... Then Russ gives us his opinion on referees in the NFL. Jungle shares some funny stories & life updates.  Producers Note: Thanks for bearing with us while we wait for a new mic for Russ!! 

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The fellas talk LTIR issues, player suspensions, and of course, golf!  They also address the tragic passing of former NHL player Chris Simon. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this extremely difficult time. 

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What do you do as a player when you’re not gonna make the playoffs and there’s 15 games to go?

LIV golf??? What’s up with the latest?

Russ has lost his manhood! For sure? 

And much more…really? You decide. 

Producer's note: Sorry for any poor audio quality, Russ's mic broke. 

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The boys talk golf courses, vacations, & going drink for drink. 

Rusty gives us some insight into NHL trades and takes a quick break to yell at his neighbour!

*Note from producer: Syd’s mic couldn’t be turned on for this episode so please excuse any silence when she is talked to/referenced.

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Russ answers the questions of how does one know if they should skip school and stay in Junior? 

The now viral slap shot into the empty net...not sure I like Cournall's take on this...

Do we like Corey Perry? 

And we go inside Rusty's life...

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Cuz Rusty tells us he goes to church…I fear we’ve lost him...

Not on your life folks…I’ll get him back to the dark side in  no time. The problem is he knows they serve wine so he goes back to communion 9 times.

Also…Check out the skills competition from 30 years ago to what happened this past weekend…You’re gonna be very very surprised

Courts gives us a good look into who perhaps has the biggest effect on changing the the game…it ain’t who or what you think it is.

And our second instalment on “IS RUSS’s life story worth telling?”

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Russ has returned!

He shares some stories from his week off...cigars were involved...go figure! 

Jungle plugs his latest endeabour, offering some insight into Rusty's early years, his family, and his career. 

Email us at: thesuspendables@yahoo.com

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What a refreshing take this athlete has on life and how to do things…Darcy Hordichuk was our guest and he made Jimmy cry!

He was one of the toughest guys to ever play the game and he knew his role, but some of his answers about fighting are going to surprise you!

Darcy joins us to share his life lessons, stories from his NHL career, and to discuss his latest endeavour, Canada to USA.The company offers expert cross border services exclusively for Canadians in the United States. 

Check out their website, Canada to USA, if you're a Canadian looking for a stellar resource to find everything you need in the United States!

Producers note: Apologies for any poor audio quality. I did my best to enhance the files to improve listening experience. Thank you for bearing with us! 

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Oilers vs Sens and the complete opposite happening with new head coaches.

Russ’s take on the All Star game.

Getting traded is tough especially when it comes to the personal side...Courtnall went through it 5 times.

Theyre starting to compare McDavid to you know who...Is that really fair?

The saga of daughter Sydney’s rental in Phoenix continues and it’s hilarious!

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Jim goes rogue and strays from the usual hockey talk to call up his ol' buddy Rusty for some advice...

AND Russ's wife, the wonderful Paris, jumps on to offer some truly valuable insight on how she's put up with Rusty for more than THREE DECADES! 

(wait a second...a bald dude, life advice...what the hell is this...Dr. Phil?!)

*Note from producer - We have moved to a new recording platform for improved sound quality, which has unfortunately led to difficulties when separating audio tracks. We apologize in advance for any skewed audio quality! 

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The fellas take a look at what’s gonna happen in 2024...

The newly formed womens pro league

Ticket prices...going up or down?

Russ’s take on a new culture at Hockey Canada...

What’s next for Pickleball? Who cares! 

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Jungle's Xmas party prank should have put him in jail

Geoff pulled off a better prank!!

Ovechkin chasing the goal record ain’t gonna happen!

The boys are gonna bet on a few Canadian teams to win the cup...this is our year!!

Did Russ’s buddy really go into someone’s laundry hamper at a party?  He sure did!!!  So gross!

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What the hell is happening with contracts?!!!?

Russ tells us what were crazy contracts in his day!

Did Russ make a crack that would get him fired? 

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Ya ya…we have to talk about it...

Even after the death of the “skate across the neck“ incident Russ will surprise you with his take on equipment.

Top 50 sports stories of the year are out…really?  I mean really?? ...that’s the best we can do?

Guess how much 3 days at Pebble Beach costs? Or as Syd calls it “Rock Stone.”

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Lots to be discussed this week but the fellas mostly roasted Jim's kid for her poor travel plans...

Jay Woodcroft is no more and Jimmy is sad :( 

Plus charges laid in the NHL...

P.S. Syd's audio wasn't working after getting bud bugs at the beautiful Motel 6 this week, so apologies in advance for any weirdness with this track! 

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Rusty weighs in on the tragic on ice accident.

The absolute irony of suspending an NHL player for gambling.

Sen's owner makes his first big move…You’re Fired! 

*The wifi did us dirty so we had to cut this show short...thanks for listening and bearing with us :) 

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Tricky little move...Russ’s trainer had to figure out opponents next moves. 

Mike Keenan gave Ted Nolan some sage advice…and how did that go for you Ted?

What to do with your bottom 6 performers?!

Tough day for Jake Debrusk. 

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What Rusty likes and dislikes when he played…

A few picks for the season by the man himself...he sure wouldn’t want to try and coach todays brand of player.

…oh ya! And Jimmy takes a hard stand about shit he shouldn’t be talking about…

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The Ottawa Senators have new found faith in a cool owner…we like him and so does our guest...

Speaking of a cool customer Cyril Leeder joins us. He was there at the start when the team came into the league and tells us it was over a pickup hockey game…Cyril is back as the new CEO and President of the team!

Rusty really behaved himself with this…you’re gonna have to hear to believe it!! 

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You know what rhymes with just hired?   Fired!

Mike Babcock acts his way out of a job. Rusty spoke to some players involved in this saga.

Courtnall talks about some hilarious stories when it comes to picking a captain.

Thoughts on this whole analytics deal teams are looking at now. 

Pickleball…Records…and Jungle apparently will leave the house not giving a damn what he’s wearing. 

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Jungle brings on his daughter and her 2 friends…Dad loses his mind with what they said…God help us all!!

The rest of the show definitely took a back seat but Rusty continues his standup comedy routine!!

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What would Russ give up to win a Stanley Cup?

Amazing what he was prepared to do to be traded to Detroit!

There’s always a big divide in training camp that didn’t suit Courtnall at all.

The fellas break down how they think the womens pro league will go...it’s not all positive…!!

Jimmy tells an old joke that would get him fired today!

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Gino Odjick knocks it out of the park on the bus one day! 

Courtnall’s take on the new womens league.

Sheldon Keefe must have something special going on.

And it’s back to school…Did Jungle really bring beer his lunchpail in grade 4?  Take a guess!!

How he also bootlegged vodka out of his high school locker!

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Rusty pulls out his standup comedy routine and it’s…well…AWARD WINNING !!! Jim was blowing bubbles.

The days of Daryl Sutter style coaching is over…but why ?  Courtnall says the new player is too sensitive...

Jimmy with probably an unpopular take on the Spanish World Cup soccer team…Thank God it’s a podcast otherwise we’d be cancelled. 

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Russ and Jungle are back at it...

Rusty’s member guest! The Who’s who of America...winners and losers...

The Quebec Junior League is banning fighting next year...Courtnall is not sure if it’s a good idea?

What the hell is going to happen with betting on sports?  It’s a quandary!

Halloween party stories…Two of the very best!!

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Jungle brings on Brian Savage from his hometown and they talk about his incredible athletic talent and the choices he had but why he picked hockey.

Drafted by Montreal and how he made it onto the team.

Interesting advice from teammate Vincent Damphousse about playing for the Habs.

And watch out for his son!!

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After 2 weeks off Russ and Jungle tee it up again!!

Russ witnessed a very first for Carey Price!

A message from Sean Payton to Jungle.

Does Russ feel sorry for The Leafs? 

Big mistake by Russ’s teammates...going to the media with this one

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Does he like Bettman ?

What would make today according to his ranking from his hockey days?

His take on the draft...he would change things.

What happened in a couple of closed meetings with players only?

How high are the salaries going to go?

How no trade contracts work when the team wants to trade for you

How Bob Gainey handled calling out a player when Russ was in Montreal...

Wait till you hear about his buddies house…INCREDIBLE! 

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We had to talk about Canadian golfer Nick Taylor winning the Canadian Open and Russ explains what it’s like to compete for your country. 

There is a really bad side of coaches that continues to be in the game and Russ says it will never change!

Worst ratings in a long time for a Stanley Cup final but what does that win mean for Vegas and why did Florida lose...

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Another trip, another show coming at you from the road!! Rusty joins from Gozzer, Jungle's in Ontario, and Syd from Russ's favourite bar, the Bard & Banker, in Victoria, B.C.(any audio issues can be blamed on the sangrias Syd knocked back during the recording) Russ tries a new drink! And then gets political...what else is new?  Russ weighs in young players entering the NHL...and offers up some priceless marriage advice...or maybe it was a joke? You can be the judge.   And then the boys talk NHL playoffs...AGAIN....imagine that?! 

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...And you thought Jungle could lay down some names!! Rusty slaughters him.

Babcock is getting a job again!

Stanley cup final…meh!

Russ gets political...drags Jimmy down.

And you will not believe what happened to Jungle during the eulogy he was giving his Godmother…never before!! 

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Maple Leafs GM gets fired but maybe has something up his sleeve...says it’s stressful on his family…Russ says walk it off!

The Blackhawks 2010 Kyle Beach scandal rears its ugly head this week.

How the hell are the Panthers pulling this off?

The biggest Real estate russ has ever done…staggering!!

And why is Courtnall the only guy who wants to stay in California when everyone else is bolting?

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Tune in and listen how Jungle struggles his way through questions for Russ.

If Courtnall had a choice of teams to play on right now, which one would it be?

Playoffs final 4 might not interest anyone…Russ has a different take.

What happened to Jungle's oilers and how would Russ do if he played on the big line?

Did we have a show where Russ was nice?…Absolutely not!!

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Russ goes after Jungle again pounding him like a post!

Nick Kypreos crushing a head coach with the best one liner

Jungles greed shows up and he pays dearly for it...

Rusty makes some sense of it all with the sale of the Ottawa Senators

Jerome did something he swore he would never ever do!

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Oh oh!!…Rusty steps out and tells us which player should not be allowed to continue playing .. like isn’t good enough to be in the NHL and he’s playing in the 2nd round

So this’ll make you feel old…Russ is now a grandfather !

Edmonton keeps chopping away at Mark Stones back .. literally .. everyone knows he had surgery in January...are the Oil out of bounds? 

Rusty boy ate a “brownie”.. not a good time ! But a better time than Jungle had eating a bag of Magic Mushrooms.

See what Russ does when guys say they’re mailing him  a card to sign but send 5 instead... Might be Courtnall’s best move ever!  

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Absolutely crazy ass story about Russ’s dog …. Oh no he didn’t!!! Yes he did! 

What are the dirtiest hits Russ says should be deep suspensions ?

The boys compare pranks …but Ray Ferraro takes the cake!

Rusty’s picks from his days...

Best stick handler

Best wrist shot

Best slap shot

Best skater

Best dangler

Best dressing room guy

**Note from producer: Russ's audio quality is not as high as usual due to some technical difficulties during recording. Thank you for bearing with us and continuing to listen to The Suspendables podcast! 

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SURPRISE! Russ & Jungle talk....PLAYOFFS...Imagine that!

Russ gives his hot take on why playing to not get hurt is always a bad call...

Some stories from the good old days...

...and let us not forget....THE PLAYOFFS! 

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Russ and Jungle delve into places maybe they shouldn’t have...oh well!

Is Russia being banned from the 2024 Olympics unfair to the athletes?

Russ has a better idea for picking the Norris trophy winner...

The redline is taking away the skill of defence men!

Rehash a great story of Lenny Dykstra and an ankle bracelet. 

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Bruce Courtnall, the other brother, joins us on the show! 

Great stories from breaking his hand on Russ’s face to firing pucks and breaking windows to stepping in and cleaning up Russ’s problem.

Tells us that brother Geoff actually quit playing for the Boston Bruins.

Plus a few other pranks the boys pulled...

And a heartfelt take from Bruce thinking he was never good enough.

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Rusty kicks a door in and breaks he’s goalie’s nose! 

What’s it like when a team has no shot at making the playoffs?

Bob Gainey?  Not quite as calm or nice as you think...

Courtnall wouldn’t pay a dime to go see a sporting event...WHAT!!!!?

Oh! ...and Russ has a thing for pregnant women...why...?

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*We apologize for the lowered audio quality of this episode. We encountered a network issue during recording. Thank you for listening!

The Quebec junior league is going to ban fighting next year…Russ says it might be the most dangerous move ever…

Gary Bettman holds a press conference and says…nothing!

This coach has had enough of his own players antics.

Russ was right on point about how teams can help players who don’t want to admit they need help…great stuff !

AND Courtnall gets a letter in the mail from his golf club about  another member who apparently got up to no good…WTF!!

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Oh ya! Starting to talk playoffs!

Russ’s interesting take on the trades... he’s confused.

“The Eastern Conference is gonna win the cup!” says Courtnall.

What would you do with the cup if you had it for the day?

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Marty McSorley joins Jungle and opens up about how the game was, how it is, and what changes should be made...

...and how our day snowmobiling took out Craig MacTavish! 

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The LIV golf tour is underway…would Russ defect from the NHL for cash...? He sure would!

Chris Neil has his jersey retired to the rafters...not everyone agrees with it…what does Courtnall say about it ?

Are trades done strictly to improve your team or to save money?

What about trade related scratches…just give me a straight answer Russ!

Jungle gets into it with his ex wife’s husband…for real!

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Russ tried to explain the 15 minute city… nice try

Why is Erik Karlsson playing out of his mind?

Sew me up coach! Russ taking the needle before games…ouch!!

Rusty’s advice on making the right business deal

Booze, Buying, and Bullshit!

Oh yeah…the Jungle dumb thing…

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New York Mets come awfully close to making a $300 million dollar offer to a 12 yr old...

Rusty breaks down Commissioner Gary Bettman's press conference on the future of the elague and changes players want. 

Courtnall played in an all-star game...it's the only one he's ever liked...go figure!! 

And a bunch of other shit I can't remember. 

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So many have asked for this guest and he did not disappoint… Russ has always said this is his number one mentor in the game of hockey and the guy he respects the most.

CAM NEELY !!!!

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Advice from Russ about life...oh God, help us all!! 

Why ownership doesn't work sometimes...hmmm? 

Russ was really upset...yes, genuinely upset about a trip to the store...

As a coach one said (and this makes him brilliant): "Lead...follow...or.......???????

What could possibly go wrong when Russ stuck 25K cash into his suit jacket?! 

Jimmy gets Rusty to open up about some stuff. 

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Is Babcock the cruelest guy ever? Maybe not...

A John Brophy story that does not disappoint! 

Russ says they've got to fix the refereeing.

RIP Gino Odjick...one of the toughest players ever, but there was much more to him than that. 

And a guy bets 1.4 millioin on a sure thing...Oops!!!

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But Jim doesn't remember what we talked about...

Some hockey...some not

Things you didn't know about Russ and...

Jungle's daughter, Sydney, takes him down! 

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Merry Christmas Canada… !!!

Open up that gift right there under the tree …it’s…

Connor Bedard!!!!

Russ loves the kid for sure but says he made a mistake..

Do teams really tank games?

What do you do if you’re so far in front in the standings about resting players for the rest of the year ?

Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin injury has rocked everybody’s world … Russ takes us inside on the fear of being a pro athlete

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The nice side of Russ... certainly didn't come out on this show! One listener wasn’t happy with Russ. Courtnall gives us his best fans. You’ll be surprised. Jimmy gives his best Xmas gift ideas. How can one coach be liked so much and hated so much at the same time?

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Former NHL enforcer Troy Crowder joins us this week. Crowder was one of the toughest guys of his era, even getting the better of Bob Probert. He tells a hilarious story about missing a bunch of time due to injury and what Probie said to him in their first fight in his return. Troy talks about his time playing with Russ. They get into stories about some of his crazy coaches over the years, many hidden talents including boxing, golf and entrepreneurship. He also gives us his take on the game today and even some conversation about mental health.

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The boys try and figure out what’s gonna happen with teams and crazy salaries. Wait til you hear what team Russ had a chance to have a piece of… you’ve got to be kidding me!!!!  Jungle tells Russ that NHL players should not have a pension… How’d that go for you jungle?  A team plane leaving before the coaches got on board? You call BS? You’d be wrong! And... How many Jeromes can one podcast take? 

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Russ discusses his mental health intiatives. Russ talks about getting booed by his home fan in Montreal. Boston announcer Jack Edwards goes after Pat Maroon for his weight. Will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record? We discuss rebuilds and expansion construction. Russ talks about the toughest thing about being a captain. Did he ever cover for a teammate who was in trouble with the coach?

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In a rare move this week on the show the boys end up talking about… Hockey!! Everyone says fire the coach in Ottawa… Russ has a different take. What’s it like to play in Minnesota? To coach or not to coach? Courtnall says there may be a shelf life. A shirt and tie means you should be going to work or… Russ’s team thought they should go skiing!!  Okay, Russ is just weird with superstitions.

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We talk about  the Hockey Hall of Fame honouree’s but Rusty is not at all pleased with Daniel Alfredsson. His take on the best goalies he’s faced. Paris, Russ’s wife, did something that will surprise you. He’s not really not happy with his daughter's new family member.  And some fantastic advice about parenting

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Flames head coach Darryl Sutter gives a candid response when asked about a player's health status and why he briefly disappeared from a recent game. Players being called out in the press.  How long until The Ottawa Senators are for sale. Sports gambling and reporting player injuries.  And we read your emails!

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This might be Jimmy’s worst performance as a host. You be the judge. Some records in hockey should have an asterisk beside it. Should there be more offence in hockey? Russ doesn’t think so. What to do about John Tortorella. He’s becoming annoying. Another prank by Courtnall and his roommate. Jimmy says hello to many listeners. Your name may have been mentioned

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Rusty talks about the timing of chewing out a player because when he had a go at it he made the guy cry… Not good! Every team seems to pick a captain differently… We find out what really drives Russ crazy about wearing the C. It’s not just players who feel crippling pressure if you suit up for the Canadians. And Russ says sure we’ll help but you gotta put up the cash! What the hell is he talking about?

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After a couple of weeks off Russ and Jimmy are in fine form. Russ goes half way around the world to drink a famous martini and meet the most iconic bartender on earth. Guys beating up each other in training camp! They break down the best Canadian teams to watch this year. Russ takes the wind out of Jimmy talking about his 100 yr old aunt and it might be grounds for suspension!

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The boys sit down with Jim Peplinski this week. Peplinski had a 10-year NHL career with the Calgary Flames, a Stanley Cup champion in 1989; 1988 Olympic team; Jungle had a lot of questions: Why did he quit after 10 yrs?  How come he said no to coaching and a front office job? Why, when you had the choice to stay, did you give up the broadcasting gig? He also takes us inside on how the Calgary Flames dealt with Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers dynasty. Does he think it was the greatest rivalry in sports ? He’s got strong opinions on player salaries. What he would do with a team if it’s going bad? His answer will surprise you. And he would make a lot of changes when it comes to the game today. Of course, there’s plenty of hilarity as well (his nicknames for guys is award winning) in the journey of Pepper !!

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In this one, the boys discuss the Montreal Canadiens' choice for new captain and the commentary swirling around the selection. Russ reveals who his favourite NHL coach was. John Tortorella is already making headlines in Philly before camp even starts. Some hilarious stories about NHL player turned broadcaster Ray Ferraro who was Russ's roommate on the road. And Russ is pretty excited for his son-in-law, linebacker Eric Kendricks, as his Minnesota Vikings beat up Green Bay in week one. 

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In this week's show, Russ has an amazing answer when Jim rips the Canada-Soviet Union Summit Series. Russ talks about what it's like for an NHL player in September, getting ready for an NHL training camp. Russ has some family stories, how he settled in LA and how former DJ Rick Dees taught him to play golf. We touch on the growth of women's hockey and the slow build.

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What drives a guy like Sidney Crosby, who's done absolutely everything in the game, to keep playing? We talk about some of the great NHL single game points records in both the regular season and playoffs. Jim had a small glitch when interviewing Darryl Sittler about his 10 point night. Jim gets a used car and the transaction may not have gone as well as he hoped.  And the topper, Jim almost deleted our entire podcast listenership. We discuss the Tour Championship and Rory's $18 million win. Russ isn't really a Rory guy, to say the least. We also get into the LIV Golf tour.

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In this one, we talk about the wild finish as Team Canada wins gold in overtime at the World Junior Hockey Tournament. Russ updates us on his trip last week to Costa Rica as his daughter Brooklyn played for Team Canada at the Women's U20 World Cup of Soccer. Russ isn't getting involved with Jim's current cold shoulder from the Great One. The 50th anniversary of Team Canada vs the Soviet Union Hockey series is coming up. We've got some hilarious golf stories. Russ talks about his pal PGA Patrick Cantley who has a great shot at the big $18 million prize in this weekend's Tour Championship. We've got stories on Bobby Orr, Jim McKenney and even a little something for fans of TV's "Yellowstone." Wait. Who's Riff?

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We're joined in this one by former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Kevin Lowe. Since we last had Kevin on, he's entered the Hockey Hall of Fame and last week retired from the role of Oilers' Vice Chair and Alternate Governor.  Kevin and Jimmy relive some great old NHL memories. We talk to Kevin about his long, stellar career as a player, coach and manager and what full retirement the game now has in store for him. We discuss growing up in Lachute. He chimes in on the Hockey Canada scandal, the excellence of Cale Makar and what he thinks about the debate over who's better? Gretzky or McDavid?

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After the firing at the University of Michigan, we talk about hockey coaches gone wild.  On that note, Russ has some stories about John Brophy and Tom Renney.  We discuss how easy it is to choke in golf. We get into the pressures of youth and the frequently asked question, "What are you gonna do with your life?"  We get into a little more on the LIV golf tour. Jim has yet another unsuccessful date. And we give away our hockey jersey in our "Roasting Russ" contest.

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With Russ away this week, Jim unburdens himself in a big way, attempting to get even with Russ for three years of chirping. Today we discuss Kevin Lowe retiring from the NHL; legendary broadcaster Vin Scully passes away; we talk Hlinka/Gretzky Cup and the upcoming world juniors; White Sox manager Tony La Russa briefly falls asleep during a game; and allegations of toxic coaching at Michigan.

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In this one, former NHL'er and friend of the show, Bobby Ryan, has a very public relapse and the boys discuss how hard that battle can be; we try to figure out why Charles Barkley may be heading for the LIV Golf Tour to broadcast there: Russ is heading for Gozzer for a couple of weeks then off to Costa Rica to watch his daughter play for Team Canada in the U20 Womens' World Cup of Soccer; Jim encounters some new young listeners on a tourney in Sudbury, accidentally takes out some squirrels and reunites with an old crush who makes a startling confession to him; Jonathan Toews ponders his future as Chicago begins a rebuild; the Flames make the best of a bad situation dealing Matt Tkachuk to Florida for a deal involving Jonathan Huberdeau and Mackenzie Weegar.

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In this one, the boys wonder about why long time Flames star Johnny Gaudreau would leave a good team in Calgary and as much as $12 million on the table to sign with Columbus. Did Darryl Sutter's style and tactics play a role in the decision? The boys touch on the Hockey Canada scandal and the alleged sexual assault in 2018. They get into free agency and arbitration. They dig into the email bag and answer some savvy listener questions. They swap a couple of great Gretzky stories, talk British Open, Brett Hull and much more.

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In this one, we discuss how minor hockey parents sometimes need a reality check in those early years; some excellent stories about hall of famer Paul Coffey; Montreal throws a curve ball to start the NHL Draft while Shane Wright looked like he wanted to throw a punch; the Leafs get goalie Matt Murray and the Senators acquire Alex DeBrincat. Russ remembers his early days in hockey after being drafted and he has an amazing story about his time with actor James Caan, who passed away this week.

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In this one Russ describes his daughter's grand wedding a few days ago. We look back at the Stanley Cup Final, some diverse hirings in the NHL and we're joined by Craig Styles, the Chairman of the Brick Hockey Tournament in Edmonton, which is on right now. It provokes some good minor hockey discussions.

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We're joined in this one by former NHL defenceman Jason York. Yorky talks about owning and coaching a junior hockey team and the difference in today's players. He discusses his own junior OHL career which started out badly due to the toxic environment fostered by former coach Bill LaForge. He talks about getting passed over in the NHL draft twice...and then almost a third time! Yorky chimes in on Colorado's Stanley Cup victory over Tampa. He reacts to his former teammate Daniel Alfredsson who makes the Hall of Fame and Luke Richardson getting the head coaching gig in Chicago.

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In this one, we discuss the Stanley Cup Finals so far. What happened to Tampa in Game 2. We talk about why Jon Cooper's son now has the Honda bike Russ bought for one of his daughters. The Memorial Cup is underway and just like the Stanley Cup, Russ also has some regrets from his Victoria Cougar days about not winning that trophy. Russ says the game today is like pond hockey, at least compared to the old days. We touch on the US Open, get a great email from an amazing listener, and Russ tells us what his buddies had to pay this week to fix his golf cart after they totalled it at the Sherwood member-guest. Plus much, much more!

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In this one, Russ tells a hilarious story of last week's member-guest event at Sherwood that went very, very wrong. We discuss the Stanley cup Final matchup between Colorado and Tampa and how this year's playoffs have been fantastic. There are a lot of players putting in Conn Smythe level performances so far. Will Brayden Point and Nazem Kadri be able to play? Russ thinks Kadri might be able to play, even with a bad thumb. Should Joel Quenneville get another NHL head coaching job? Russ has never watched video of himself, playing in the Stanley Cup Final??? Hockey and rugby guys get along the best. And LIV golf continues to dominate sports headlines. The boys wonder why golfers are getting such a hard time when so many companies out there get a pass on their deep Saudi business interests.

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Jim had a tough week, dealing with insurance after his big car accident. The boys talk abut the Avalanche sweeping the Oilers. They get into some of their experiences with the Stanley Cup, including Russ and his brother Geoff having a day with the Cup in Victoria to celebrate the City's 1925 Stanley Cup title. Yes, the Victoria Cougars actually won it all. Russ thinks the Oilers need to upgrade their goaltending. In the East, Russ says Tampa looked out of sorts in the first two games. But they're awake now and it's going to be tough for the Rangers or Avalanche to dethrone the kings. Jim recalls the 80s Oilers who lost the 1983 Cup to the New York Islanders and how that team inspired them. Jimmy's pal Dustin Johnson quits the PGA Tour to play in the LIV golf league. Wayne Gretzky says the closest defenceman we've seen to Cale Makar is Bobby Orr. Jim wonders how that will go over with his longtime hall of fame teammate, Paul Coffey. Russ is pumped for his member guest event.

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In this one, Jim describes his bad car accident this week. We discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, with only four teams remaining and the excitement level this time of year. Russ gets into his days in Montreal that included a screaming match with Habs coach Pat Burns. There was definitely no love lost there. He also relays the story of tequila shots with Jyrki Lumme. Minnesota tough guy Shayne Churla was the ultimate "chirping wingman" for his teammates. Russ has a great take on why the retiring Jason Spezza is an outstanding hire for the Leafs. The Manson family are on opposite sides in the Edmonton-Colorado series. Russ had dinner with members of the LA Rams this week and Bones McKay, Phil Mickelson's longtime caddy who left NBC to work for Justin Thomas and immediately wins a PGA Championship.

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We're joined in this one by former NHL goalie Kelly Hrudey, now an analyst on Hockey Night in Canada. Kelly talks about life behind the scenes on the broadcast, his journey to the NHL, how he became a goalie, and how he was cut from every top team until he turned 17. We discuss his scrappy days in the Western Hockey League, he provides some great advice for young goalies, and how he when he knew it was time to retire. We also get into how honoured Kelly was when Patrick Marleau recently gave him a shout out on his way out the NHL door. Darryl Sutter's ability to turn the Flames around has been a big story but Kelly definitely isn't running Sutter's fan club.

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In this one, Jimmy talks about messing up another opportunity for romance. The Leafs messed up another first round Game 7. Regardless, the NHL playoffs are better and more interesting when the Leafs are in it. Russ went 6-2 in his first round predictions. We give our round 2 predictions. We get into the excellence of Jake Oettinger who was elite in a losing cause for Dallas. We preview the Battle of Alberta. How chemistry matters on an NHL team, especially at playoff time. And Russ talks about some difficult days in the NHL, including his time with the Minnesota North Stars.

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In this one, we discuss what's happening in the Stanley cup Playoffs. Russ says his one big surprise so far has been the New York Rangers falling behind 3-1 to Pittsburgh. The boys discuss their fondness for the NHL on TNT and Darryl Sutter's post game press conferences. They get into officiating so far in the playoffs; a moment of surrender from William Nylander; the NHL draft lottery; whether multiple overtimes are a good idea; what happens in the intermission of NHL playoff games; a great line Harold Ballard got off about Russ in his rookie year; the time actor Mike Myers burned Wayne Gretzky after he'd gotten him Kings tickets; and Jim attends a James Taylor concert.

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In this one, the boys discuss the Montreal farewell for Guy Lafleur. Russ relays some great advice he received from Hall of Famer Borje Salming, a beloved mentor and Leaf teammate. Russ attended a funeral this week and talks about a tragic story of a young Wisconsin athlete. Russ remembers his first playoff series win, helping the Leafs upset Chicago in the first round of the 1986 NHL playoffs. He talks a little about the present days Leafs who got off to such a great starts vs Tampa Bay. Russ also talks about what it takes to win in the NHL playoffs. Losing the Stanley Cup Final is worse than losing in the first round. The longer you go in the playoffs, the harder it is to sleep. Russ says Mark Messier took playoff eliminations harder than anyone. The boys disagree whether Toronto's Kyle Clifford should be suspended for his hit from behind in Game one. They talk about the Oilers-Kings series and how the refs called everything. And Russ gives his first round playoff predictions.

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In this one, we remember the great Guy Lafleur who recently passed away at age 70. We're joined by hockey historian Liam Maguire who knew Guy and knows absolutely everything about Guy and the Habs of that era. To give you an idea of how big a Habs fan Liam is, he proposed to his wife at the Montreal Forum, the only person ever to do so. Liam and the boys remember the life and times of "The Flower," share some awesome stories and talk about the great ceremony Saturday night at the Bell Centre. Liam has an amazing story of the time Guy came and pick him up in his helicopter to visit a dying fan in Shawville. Russ and Jim get into a discussion about mental health, therapy and how no one is immune to having mental issues. The boys discuss their mutual admiration of Flames head coach Darryl Sutter who says hockey fans just want honesty and hard work from their teams. Russ remembers when the Habs played an exhibition game at Moscow vs Central Red Army. Russ played in this game and says the fans threw vodka bottles at them. He tells us why it was the only game he actually hoped his team would lose!

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We're joined in this one by former NHL defenceman Jamie Macoun, who has some amazing stories from his NHL days, particularly with the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs. Russ never enjoyed going into the corner to battle with Macoun. Jamie talks about some colourful general managers he had in the past like Doug Risebrough who didn't exactly treat Doug Gilmour fairly. He had zero love for Toronto's associate GM duo of Ken Dryden and Mike Smith. Former teammate Mike Bullard felt a little too welcome at Jamie's house, even using his bathroom in the middle of the night. Lanny McDonald was always late for everything. Things got a little tense in Toronto when the Leafs acquired so many former Flames and Oilers and Jamie was NOT going to share a room with Glen Anderson. Toronto definitely wasn't an easy place to play when things weren't going well. And what happened in Jamie's post-NHL career that saw him get not one but two bank deposits for $16 million??? All that and more in this episode of the Suspendables!

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Theo Fleury joins us in this episode. He and Russ swap memories of battling in the 1989 Stanley Cup (Theo's Flames beat Russ's Habs) then being teammates two years later in the Canada Cup. Theo talks a little about the Hall of Fame, saying being asked about it is one of his least favourite questions. He discusses how he had to create room for himself on the ice by getting creative. Some opponents would get his stick work, while others would get flattery. Theo and Russ are no fans of former referee Kerry Fraser. We discuss the game today versus the game in the 90s. An amazing story about the time Alan Eagleson came out of the stands, calling a timeout and then asking the American bench to help Canada. Theo talks about how his career might be different if a star teammate hadn't gotten injured. He also gets into his love of baseball and the Blue Jays. And finally he talks candidly about his youth and the all-too-common cycle of trauma, mental health and addiction, a cycle that came incredibly close to Theo taking his own life.

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