The Bush League Hockey Podcast

This week on The Bush League Podcast, a simple retweet turns into a reminder for everyone to slow down on social media, as Elliotte Friedman’s viral blooper gives us a good laugh.

We then carefully discuss the situation surrounding the Ottawa Senators, following Linus Ullmark’s leave from the team and the public response that unintentionally brought more attention to an issue that should have remained private. We’re clear on the li...

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 pass...

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. No Jason Robertson. No Adam Fox. No Cole Caufield.

Are these bold roster calls justified, or are fans...

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? Do the top six want...

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: Who are the real locks for Team Canada? Is Bedard a sure thing? Celebrini? Does Wilson make sense? Has Suzuki earned his spot?

Around the league:

The West: The gap between 1st...

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? – Are the injuries too much to overcome? – Will Craig Berube survive the slide, or is a firing incoming? – Where do they go from here?

🚨 Young teams cooling off Teams that started hot are now crashing back to Earth — we break down who’s legit and who’s fading fast.

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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. Then we try to build Team Canada… and immediately start ruining friendships. Does Bedard AND Celebrini make the roster? Is Nick Suzuki being criminally overlooked? And are we really saying Binnington might be the safest goaltending option in this country right now?...

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.

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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. In other news: the Devils look devilishly good, the Habs have Demidov and Caufield cooking, the Leafs are “fine, we guess,” Washington hits the fire button early, and Vegas grabs Hart like it’s a jackpot. Also: did the Nordiques vs. Whalers throwback game make u...

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 Cana...

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? The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lante...