<![CDATA[The Bush League Hockey Podcast]]>The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL.

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:55:45 GMTSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:32:20 GMT60thebushleaguehockeypodcast<p><span><span>The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </span></span></p>episodicthebushleaguehockeypodcastthebushleaguepodcast@outlook.comno<![CDATA[Hellebuyck Returns? Brady Tkachuk Goes OFF & More Leafs Chaos]]>Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension is almost over, but does Winnipeg actually want him back? We break down the bizarre Jets situation and where Hellebuyck could ultimately end up.

Brady Tkachuk responds to last week’s criticism in the most ridiculous way possible with back-to-back natural hat tricks, forcing us to reconsider our Bush League Hockey Player of the Week. Connor McDavid makes his own case with 23 points through eight games, because apparently McDavid numbers have stopped making sense.

Plus, the Maple Leafs are reportedly hunting for a difference-maker on defence, Gavin McKenna somehow gets lost on the bench, John Tavares goes down, Toronto’s early-season problems continue, and Jeremy explains why Colorado’s power play is driving him insane.

And finally, Tyson discovers just how complicated and expensive it can be to simply watch an NHL game in Canada.

Hellebuyck. Tkachuk. McDavid. Leafs chaos. Avalanche frustration. It’s a busy week in the NHL.

]]>0147ec0f-b08c-47b1-b565-578a41918140Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension is almost over, but does Winnipeg actually want him back? We break down the bizarre Jets situation and where Hellebuyck could ultimately end up.</p><p>Brady Tkachuk responds to last week’s criticism in the most ridiculous way possible with back-to-back natural hat tricks, forcing us to reconsider our Bush League Hockey Player of the Week. Connor McDavid makes his own case with 23 points through eight games, because apparently McDavid numbers have stopped making sense.</p><p>Plus, the Maple Leafs are reportedly hunting for a difference-maker on defence, Gavin McKenna somehow gets lost on the bench, John Tavares goes down, Toronto’s early-season problems continue, and Jeremy explains why Colorado’s power play is driving him insane.</p><p>And finally, Tyson discovers just how complicated and expensive it can be to simply watch an NHL game in Canada.</p><p><b><strong>Hellebuyck. Tkachuk. McDavid. Leafs chaos. Avalanche frustration. It’s a busy week in the NHL.</strong></b></p>no01:13:34Hellebuyck Returns? Brady Tkachuk Goes OFF & More Leafs Chaosfull<![CDATA[Nylander Is on Fire, Calgary Is in Trouble & NHL Storylines to Watch]]>Andrew returns to the The Bush League Hockey Podcast as the boys break down another busy week around the NHL. From William Nylander's incredible start to the season to early reactions on the Toronto Maple Leafs, there's plenty to discuss.

Also on this episode:

🏒 William Nylander's red-hot start
🏒 Igor Shesterkin's injury impact
🏒 Connor Hellebuyck contract discussions
🏒 Dylan Larkin trade speculation
🏒 Concerns surrounding the Calgary Flames
🏒 The state of the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild
🏒 Updates on Gavin McKenna's development
🏒 Bush League Hockey Podcast Player of the Week

Plus plenty of hockey talk, debates, and Bush League nonsense along the way. Welcome back, Tang.

]]>1fd5d8c3-585a-4e57-8a37-1e40bf7ddf38Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Andrew returns to the The Bush League Hockey Podcast as the boys break down another busy week around the NHL. From William Nylander's incredible start to the season to early reactions on the Toronto Maple Leafs, there's plenty to discuss. </p><p>Also on this episode:</p><p>🏒 William Nylander's red-hot start<br />🏒 Igor Shesterkin's injury impact<br />🏒 Connor Hellebuyck contract discussions<br />🏒 Dylan Larkin trade speculation<br />🏒 Concerns surrounding the Calgary Flames<br />🏒 The state of the Chicago Blackhawks rebuild<br />🏒 Updates on Gavin McKenna's development<br />🏒 Bush League Hockey Podcast Player of the Week</p><p>Plus plenty of hockey talk, debates, and Bush League nonsense along the way. Welcome back, Tang.</p>no01:03:01Nylander Is on Fire, Calgary Is in Trouble & NHL Storylines to Watchfull<![CDATA[Bobrovsky Crashed the Rookie Lap & The Eve-of-Season Trade Bombshell]]>Season 3 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast kicks off in pure, chaotic hockey fashion!

The boys are back to break down an opening week packed with wild storylines, head-scratching moments, and blockbuster drama. We start with Sergei Bobrovsky completely forgetting rookie protocol and barging into Gavin McKenna’s helmetless solo lap—tunnel standoff, blocked cameras, and all.

Then, we dive headfirst into the massive eve-of-season trade that sent Matthew Knies packing to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko in Toronto. From canceled radio hits and frantic cap gymnastics to early regular-season chemistry with Auston Matthews, we debate who actually won the deal.

Inside this episode:

  • The Rookie Lap Hijack: Bobrovsky steals the spotlight from Gavin McKenna
  • Blockbuster Trade Breakdown: Knies out, Marchenko in—and Matt’s real-time therapy session
  • Early Season Panic Meters: Post-hitting rampages, goalie carousels, and Atlantic Division stress
  • Drama Around the League: Dylan Larkin’s awkward boo-filled intro, Simon Edvinsson’s holdout, and Florida’s injury shuffle
  • Player of the Week: Evan Bouchard’s historic 5-point opening night

🎧 Follow & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode. If you're enjoying the show, leave us a 5-star review!

📺 Watch full video episodes and hilarious clips on YouTube.

]]>0707b88c-6d02-4f61-b2da-e7d3ba0026b3Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Season 3 of <b><strong>The Bush League Hockey Podcast</strong></b> kicks off in pure, chaotic hockey fashion!</p><p>The boys are back to break down an opening week packed with wild storylines, head-scratching moments, and blockbuster drama. We start with Sergei Bobrovsky completely forgetting rookie protocol and barging into Gavin McKenna’s helmetless solo lap—tunnel standoff, blocked cameras, and all.</p><p>Then, we dive headfirst into the massive eve-of-season trade that sent Matthew Knies packing to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Kirill Marchenko in Toronto. From canceled radio hits and frantic cap gymnastics to early regular-season chemistry with Auston Matthews, we debate who actually won the deal.</p><p><b><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></b></p><ul><li><b><strong>The Rookie Lap Hijack:</strong></b> Bobrovsky steals the spotlight from Gavin McKenna</li><li><b><strong>Blockbuster Trade Breakdown:</strong></b> Knies out, Marchenko in—and Matt’s real-time therapy session</li><li><b><strong>Early Season Panic Meters:</strong></b> Post-hitting rampages, goalie carousels, and Atlantic Division stress</li><li><b><strong>Drama Around the League:</strong></b> Dylan Larkin’s awkward boo-filled intro, Simon Edvinsson’s holdout, and Florida’s injury shuffle</li><li><b><strong>Player of the Week:</strong></b> Evan Bouchard’s historic 5-point opening night</li></ul><p>🎧 <b><strong>Follow &amp; Subscribe</strong></b> on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you never miss an episode. If you're enjoying the show, leave us a 5-star review!</p><p>📺 Watch full video episodes and hilarious clips on <b><strong>YouTube</strong></b>.</p>no01:03:46Bobrovsky Crashed the Rookie Lap & The Eve-of-Season Trade Bombshellfull<![CDATA[Careful With the Retweets 😬 | Ottawa Turmoil, Toronto Heating Up & Colorado Rolling]]>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 line: on-ice performance and hockey decisions are fair game—players’ personal lives are not.

We also touch on Toronto starting to heat up and take a look at Colorado’s incredible season, asking the big question: just how few regulation losses will they finish with?

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/careful-with-the-retweets-%f0%9f%98-ottawa-turmoil-toronto-heating-up-colorado-rolling/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/37c08d41-e96d-3524-9715-546f9192ffa5Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:26:14 GMT<p>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.</p> <p>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 line: on-ice performance and hockey decisions are fair game—players’ personal lives are not.</p> <p>We also touch on Toronto starting to heat up and take a look at Colorado’s incredible season, asking the big question: just how few regulation losses will they finish with?</p> <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:10:5611Careful With the Retweets 😬 | Ottawa Turmoil, Toronto Heating Up & Colorado Rollingfull<![CDATA[2026 Olympic Hockey Rosters Are In… and the Snubs Are WILD]]>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 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. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/2026-olympic-hockey-rosters-are-in%e2%80%a6-and-the-snubs-are-wild/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/03558620-0ca9-3d04-9cb5-e415c823cec7Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>Olympic hockey roster season is officially underway — and the snubs are already causing chaos.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>No Connor Bedard. No Sam Bennett. No Jason Robertson. No Adam Fox. No Cole Caufield.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Classic Bush League debates, strong opinions, and plenty of hockey frustration. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:47:3192026 Olympic Hockey Rosters Are In… and the Snubs Are WILDfull<![CDATA[Awkward Pressers, Lottery Luck & 15-Goal Chaos]]>

The Toronto Maple Leafs held one of the weirdest press conferences we’ve ever seen—introducing John Chayka as GM and Mats Sundin as a new executive, while the media somehow made things even more awkward with… truly awkward questions. Then the next day? 💥 THE LEAFS WIN THE DRAFT LOTTERY. Yep. Number ONE overall. We break down the Leafs’ unbelievable luck, debate our Big 8 Player of the Week (Freddie Andersen? Taylor Hall? Mitch Marner?? …Mitch Marner?!), and dive deep into a wildly entertaining playoff slate. 🔥 Carolina sweeps again and sits 8–0 this postseason 🔥 Montreal vs Buffalo gets heated 🔥 Anaheim vs Vegas delivers 🔥 Minnesota vs Colorado explodes with FIFTEEN goals in Game 1 It’s awkward, chaotic, hilarious, and extremely Bush League. 🎙️ The Bush League Hockey Podcast – available wherever you get your podcasts. Topics this episode:
  • Toronto Maple Leafs press conference reaction
  • John Chayka hired as Leafs GM
  • Mats Sundin returns to Leafs front office
  • Leafs win the NHL Draft Lottery
  • Big 8 Player of the Week: Mitch Marner
  • Hurricanes sweep Flyers (8–0 playoffs)
  • Canadiens vs Sabres series breakdown
  • Ducks vs Golden Knights
  • Wild vs Avalanche Game 1 (15 goals!)
The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/awkward-pressers-lottery-luck-15-goal-chaos/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/cbc58358-2e33-39a3-88ac-d72f541c5776Mon, 11 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p></p> The Toronto Maple Leafs held one of the weirdest press conferences we’ve ever seen—introducing John Chayka as GM and Mats Sundin as a new executive, while the media somehow made things even more awkward with… truly awkward questions. Then the next day? 💥 THE LEAFS WIN THE DRAFT LOTTERY. Yep. Number ONE overall. We break down the Leafs’ unbelievable luck, debate our Big 8 Player of the Week (Freddie Andersen? Taylor Hall? Mitch Marner?? …Mitch Marner?!), and dive deep into a wildly entertaining playoff slate. 🔥 Carolina sweeps again and sits 8–0 this postseason 🔥 Montreal vs Buffalo gets heated 🔥 Anaheim vs Vegas delivers 🔥 Minnesota vs Colorado explodes with FIFTEEN goals in Game 1 It’s awkward, chaotic, hilarious, and extremely Bush League. 🎙️ The Bush League Hockey Podcast – available wherever you get your podcasts. Topics this episode: <ul> <li>Toronto Maple Leafs press conference reaction</li> <li>John Chayka hired as Leafs GM</li> <li>Mats Sundin returns to Leafs front office</li> <li>Leafs win the NHL Draft Lottery</li> <li>Big 8 Player of the Week: Mitch Marner</li> <li>Hurricanes sweep Flyers (8–0 playoffs)</li> <li>Canadiens vs Sabres series breakdown</li> <li>Ducks vs Golden Knights</li> <li>Wild vs Avalanche Game 1 (15 goals!)</li> </ul> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL.  <p> </p> no01:04:2627Awkward Pressers, Lottery Luck & 15-Goal Chaosfull<![CDATA[That Pass Wasn’t an Accident]]>Toronto wrapped up a strong road trip in a big way — including handing the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss of the season — but not without some eyebrow-raising scheduling along the way. Back-to-back games at altitude in Colorado and Utah? Yeah… we talk about that.

We also dig into the Winnipeg Jets and what suddenly looks very off the rails, Toronto battling back from a two-goal deficit to win in overtime, and a fascinating Leafs–Vegas matchup — capped by that moment between Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews that had everyone talking.

Plus: • Rasmus Andersson to Vegas?! We did not see that coming. • Hockey Day in Canada in Moncton — Gary, Jeremy, and Tyson were there for the festivities • And finally… Gary and Kevin Bieksa in the same place at the same time — proof that they are, in fact, two different people.

A packed episode with wins, weird scheduling, surprising trades, and one very familiar-looking pass. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/that-pass-wasn-t-an-accident/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/10e4a768-7e1a-325f-a072-12bedd9b3858Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:05:00 GMT<p>Toronto wrapped up a strong road trip in a big way — including handing the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss of the season — but not without some eyebrow-raising scheduling along the way. Back-to-back games at altitude in Colorado and Utah? Yeah… we talk about that.</p> <p>We also dig into the Winnipeg Jets and what suddenly looks very off the rails, Toronto battling back from a two-goal deficit to win in overtime, and a fascinating Leafs–Vegas matchup — capped by that moment between Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews that had everyone talking.</p> <p>Plus: • Rasmus Andersson to Vegas?! We did not see that coming. • Hockey Day in Canada in Moncton — Gary, Jeremy, and Tyson were there for the festivities • And finally… Gary and Kevin Bieksa in the same place at the same time — proof that they are, in fact, two different people.</p> <p>A packed episode with wins, weird scheduling, surprising trades, and one very familiar-looking pass. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:48:0112That Pass Wasn’t an Accidentfull<![CDATA[NHL Controversy Week: MacKinnon, Gudas, Matthews Injury & Sens Mess!]]>

In Episode 19 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we dive into a week full of controversy around NHL hits, suspensions, and puzzling league decisions. We start with the Nathan MacKinnon hit on Connor Ingram, the aftermath, and the intensifying debate around video replay and consistency in player safety rulings. We then tackle the Radko Gudas hit on Auston Matthews, including the injury, the surprising lack of pushback from Toronto, and whether the suspension length made any sense. The crew also breaks down the bizarre situation involving the Ottawa Senators losing their draft pick — then getting it back, along with a major fine. Finally, we wrap up with the always‑fun Big 8 Player of the Week discussion… and reveal who earned the honours this episode. New episodes every week covering NHL news, controversies, player performances, and all things Bush League. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/nhl-controversy-week-mackinnon-gudas-matthews-injury-sens-mess/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/ce315680-b439-3fdd-896a-c60ab56cb1e1Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p></p> In Episode 19 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we dive into a week full of controversy around NHL hits, suspensions, and puzzling league decisions. We start with the Nathan MacKinnon hit on Connor Ingram, the aftermath, and the intensifying debate around video replay and consistency in player safety rulings. We then tackle the Radko Gudas hit on Auston Matthews, including the injury, the surprising lack of pushback from Toronto, and whether the suspension length made any sense. The crew also breaks down the bizarre situation involving the Ottawa Senators losing their draft pick — then getting it back, along with a major fine. Finally, we wrap up with the always‑fun Big 8 Player of the Week discussion… and reveal who earned the honours this episode. New episodes every week covering NHL news, controversies, player performances, and all things Bush League. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL.  <p> </p> no01:10:5719NHL Controversy Week: MacKinnon, Gudas, Matthews Injury & Sens Mess!full<![CDATA[East vs West: Tight Races, MacKinnon’s Fire & Matthews Makes Leafs History]]>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.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/east-vs-west-tight-races-mackinnon-s-fire-matthews-makes-leafs-history/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/81056dc3-dc27-3026-a883-9f0c2dcc2550Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>The NHL standings couldn’t look more different.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Plenty of league-wide talk, big performances, and perspective on where things stand as the season tightens up.</p> <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:45:5010East vs West: Tight Races, MacKinnon’s Fire & Matthews Makes Leafs Historyfull<![CDATA[Habs Look Legit? | Laine’s Struggles, Skinner’s Slip-Up & Dorofeyev’s Ceiling]]>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.

Topics include: 🏒 Montreal Canadiens’ surprising start 🥶 Patrik Laine’s early-season struggles 🤦‍♂️ Stuart Skinner’s “oops” moment 🔥 Pavel Dorofeyev goal predictions 🎙️ And more NHL talk and laughs from the Bush League crew The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/habs-look-legit-laine-s-struggles-skinner-s-slip-up-dorofeyev-s-ceiling/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/1c457041-ca16-385e-9bf0-5763553b734eMon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT<p>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?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Topics include: 🏒 Montreal Canadiens’ surprising start 🥶 Patrik Laine’s early-season struggles 🤦‍♂️ Stuart Skinner’s “oops” moment 🔥 Pavel Dorofeyev goal predictions 🎙️ And more NHL talk and laughs from the Bush League crew The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:30:452Habs Look Legit? | Laine’s Struggles, Skinner’s Slip-Up & Dorofeyev’s Ceilingfull<![CDATA[What’s Wrong With the Leafs? Berube on the Hot Seat + Makar Predictions]]>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.

💰 Adrian Kempe’s new contract extension Is it a steal? Overpay? Right in the sweet spot?

📝 Predicting Cale Makar’s next monster contract What could the AAV look like? Does Colorado have any wiggle room?

🌪️ The Eastern Conference: a complete mess Standings chaos, inconsistent contenders, and no one pulling away. We try to make sense of the madness. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/what-s-wrong-with-the-leafs-berube-on-the-hot-seat-makar-predictions/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/6abbd835-c286-394b-b03d-fc4382e81e43Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:48:26 GMT<p>In Episode 6 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, the boys dig into everything happening around the NHL right now:</p> <p>🔥 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?</p> <p>🚨 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.</p> <p>💰 Adrian Kempe’s new contract extension Is it a steal? Overpay? Right in the sweet spot?</p> <p>📝 Predicting Cale Makar’s next monster contract What could the AAV look like? Does Colorado have any wiggle room?</p> <p>🌪️ The Eastern Conference: a complete mess Standings chaos, inconsistent contenders, and no one pulling away. We try to make sense of the madness. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:57:366What’s Wrong With the Leafs? Berube on the Hot Seat + Makar Predictionsfull<![CDATA[Stanley Cup Playoffs Are Here | Full Round 1 Preview (No Adult Supervision)]]>

Twas the eve before playoffs and all through the house… not a creature was stirring — not even a Rat. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs officially here, Gary and Jeremy go duo and break down all 8 Round 1 matchups, just hours before puck drop. No guests. No safety rails. No adult supervision. Who’s primed for a deep run? Which series is screaming upset? And whose playoff dreams are about to be over very quickly? This is your full NHL playoff preview, Bush League style — equal parts analysis, speculation, confidence, and chaos. Playoffs start tonight. Let’s get weird.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/stanley-cup-playoffs-are-here-full-round-1-preview-no-adult-supervision/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/90a4f94a-2355-3db2-af10-66f76f22f5edSat, 18 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT<p></p> Twas the eve before playoffs and all through the house… not a creature was stirring — not even a Rat. With the Stanley Cup Playoffs officially here, Gary and Jeremy go duo and break down all 8 Round 1 matchups, just hours before puck drop. No guests. No safety rails. No adult supervision. Who’s primed for a deep run? Which series is screaming upset? And whose playoff dreams are about to be over very quickly? This is your full NHL playoff preview, Bush League style — equal parts analysis, speculation, confidence, and chaos. Playoffs start tonight. Let’s get weird. <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:18:3824Stanley Cup Playoffs Are Here | Full Round 1 Preview (No Adult Supervision)full<![CDATA[Marner Hat Trick Madness, Babcock Rumors & the Leafs Coaching Carousel]]>Who earns this week's Big 8 Player of the Week?

The guys recap the latest playoff action, talk way too much about Mitch Marner, and get into the coaching rumours making the rounds—including Mike Babcock potentially ending up in Edmonton.

They also discuss the surprising departure of Colorado's GM, the ongoing questions surrounding the Leafs' coaching situation, and whatever other hockey rabbit holes they manage to fall into along the way.

Grab a drink and join us for another episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/marner-hat-trick-madness-babcock-rumors-the-leafs-coaching-carousel/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/7d28c343-6024-38ff-8052-dbf00c1d14d3Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:02:23 GMT<p>Who earns this week's Big 8 Player of the Week?</p> <p>The guys recap the latest playoff action, talk way too much about Mitch Marner, and get into the coaching rumours making the rounds—including Mike Babcock potentially ending up in Edmonton.</p> <p>They also discuss the surprising departure of Colorado's GM, the ongoing questions surrounding the Leafs' coaching situation, and whatever other hockey rabbit holes they manage to fall into along the way.</p> <p>Grab a drink and join us for another episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:58:1829Marner Hat Trick Madness, Babcock Rumors & the Leafs Coaching Carouselfull<![CDATA[Money Talks: McDavid Signs, Kaprizov Cashes In, Marner Moves Out!]]>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 Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/money-talks-mcdavid-signs-kaprizov-cashes-in-marner-moves-out/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/fbcc3c49-8f6b-3a8c-8592-95d28bb8de59Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>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 Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:42:111Money Talks: McDavid Signs, Kaprizov Cashes In, Marner Moves Out!full<![CDATA[Player Safety or Player Optics? Leafs in the Spotlight]]>We start with a scary situation involving Craig Berube, who suffered a nasty head injury. Was it a freak gym accident? What do we actually know — and what don’t we?

Then things get weird.

William Nylander appears to flip the bird toward a camera — and somehow that leads to a $5,000 fine from George Parros and the Department of Player Safety. Off-ice gesture. On-ice discipline. Make it make sense.

And finally… the big one.

What is actually wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs? Is this just another rough stretch — or something deeper? Defensive breakdowns, accountability, and the uncomfortable question: Does Morgan Rielly need to go?

As always, we keep it honest, fair, and hockey-focused — no rumour-mongering, no nonsense. Today joined by Matthew Taylor. 

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/player-safety-or-player-optics-leafs-in-the-spotlight/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/32bb95b1-2fa6-39fb-b3dc-d85eb523d75bSat, 31 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT<p>We start with a scary situation involving Craig Berube, who suffered a nasty head injury. Was it a freak gym accident? What do we actually know — and what don’t we?</p> <p>Then things get weird.</p> <p>William Nylander appears to flip the bird toward a camera — and somehow that leads to a $5,000 fine from George Parros and the Department of Player Safety. Off-ice gesture. On-ice discipline. Make it make sense.</p> <p>And finally… the big one.</p> <p>What is actually wrong with the Toronto Maple Leafs? Is this just another rough stretch — or something deeper? Defensive breakdowns, accountability, and the uncomfortable question: Does Morgan Rielly need to go?</p> <p>As always, we keep it honest, fair, and hockey-focused — no rumour-mongering, no nonsense. Today joined by Matthew Taylor. </p> <p>The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:56:2213Player Safety or Player Optics? Leafs in the Spotlightfull<![CDATA[Bennett In, Cirelli Out — And Panarin Lands in Hollywood]]>Roster changes and big headlines across the hockey world this week.

We discuss Sam Bennett stepping in for the injured Anthony Cirelli and what that means moving forward. We also react to the major trade sending Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings, followed by a 2-year extension — and whether it’s a win for both sides. To wrap things up, we look ahead to the upcoming Olympics and why international hockey has us fired up.

New episodes of The Bush League Hockey Podcast drop weekly with analysis, debate, and a healthy dose of hockey nonsense. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/bennett-in-cirelli-out-%e2%80%94-and-panarin-lands-in-hollywood/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/127e4fc9-4dd5-3c03-a085-085d9b5c7f41Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:33:29 GMT<p>Roster changes and big headlines across the hockey world this week.</p> <p>We discuss Sam Bennett stepping in for the injured Anthony Cirelli and what that means moving forward. We also react to the major trade sending Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings, followed by a 2-year extension — and whether it’s a win for both sides. To wrap things up, we look ahead to the upcoming Olympics and why international hockey has us fired up.</p> <p>New episodes of The Bush League Hockey Podcast drop weekly with analysis, debate, and a healthy dose of hockey nonsense. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:52:4314Bennett In, Cirelli Out — And Panarin Lands in Hollywoodfull<![CDATA[Playoff Matchups Right Now + Leafs Disaster Night | Bettman GM Meetings & DoPS]]>

Leafs chaos before the puck even drops. A Nylander warmup shot hits Anthony Stolarz in the throat, sending him to the hospital — and Joseph Woll has to step into the game with almost no notice. We break down how the night unraveled, why the Leafs didn’t protect Woll, and how Ottawa outshot Toronto 43–14. Then we zoom out to the league: playoff matchups if the postseason started today, Bettman’s moments with the GMs at the NHL GM meetings, and the A.J. Greer hit on Connor Zary — plus what the Department of Player Safety response tells us. And yes… we close it out with this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week 🏆 (who got it — and why). Follow/Subscribe for weekly NHL talk and hot-button takes from The Bush League Hockey Podcast.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/playoff-matchups-right-now-leafs-disaster-night-bettman-gm-meetings-dops/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/d47b3f4e-736c-3898-82ec-9d9e33910c31Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p></p> Leafs chaos before the puck even drops. A Nylander warmup shot hits Anthony Stolarz in the throat, sending him to the hospital — and Joseph Woll has to step into the game with almost no notice. We break down how the night unraveled, why the Leafs didn’t protect Woll, and how Ottawa outshot Toronto 43–14. Then we zoom out to the league: playoff matchups if the postseason started today, Bettman’s moments with the GMs at the NHL GM meetings, and the A.J. Greer hit on Connor Zary — plus what the Department of Player Safety response tells us. And yes… we close it out with this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week 🏆 (who got it — and why). Follow/Subscribe for weekly NHL talk and hot-button takes from The Bush League Hockey Podcast. <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:03:3920Playoff Matchups Right Now + Leafs Disaster Night | Bettman GM Meetings & DoPSfull<![CDATA[Avalanche HUMILIATE Oilers 9-1 | Leafs Concerns & Team Canada Roster Debate]]>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? Yeah. Buckle up. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/avalanche-humiliate-oilers-9-1-leafs-concerns-team-canada-roster-debate/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/fccb3b22-1c65-359a-95c0-9aa1330926abMon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>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? Yeah. Buckle up. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:43:085Avalanche HUMILIATE Oilers 9-1 | Leafs Concerns & Team Canada Roster Debatefull<![CDATA[NHL Playoffs Round 2 Breakdown + Montreal’s Game 7 Shocker & Leafs Front Office Bombshell]]>

The NHL Playoffs refuse to calm down — and neither do we.

In this episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we break down every Round 2 playoff matchup, react in real time to Montreal knocking out Tampa Bay in Game 7 while we’re recording, and dig into where each series could swing, stall, or completely explode.

We also spend serious time on the biggest off‑ice news of the week: The Toronto Maple Leafs shaking up the front office, bringing in Mats Sundin and naming John Chayka as the new GM, with questions swirling about how the power structure actually works, what “acting President” really means, and who Chayka ultimately answers to. Is this stability? Vision? Or just another Leafs experiment waiting to be dissected?

Add in playoff momentum swings, questionable decisions, goaltending debates, and a few classic Bush League tangents, and you’ve got an episode packed with hockey chaos, opinions, and laughs.

🎧 Playoff hockey is peaking — and so are we. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/nhl-playoffs-round-2-breakdown-montreal-s-game-7-shocker-leafs-front-office-bombshell/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/3f4eb0ad-7f39-34e9-a2b1-04f14e830babMon, 04 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p></p> <p>The NHL Playoffs refuse to calm down — and neither do we.</p> <p>In this episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we break down every Round 2 playoff matchup, react in real time to Montreal knocking out Tampa Bay in Game 7 while we’re recording, and dig into where each series could swing, stall, or completely explode.</p> <p>We also spend serious time on the biggest off‑ice news of the week: The Toronto Maple Leafs shaking up the front office, bringing in Mats Sundin and naming John Chayka as the new GM, with questions swirling about how the power structure actually works, what “acting President” really means, and who Chayka ultimately answers to. Is this stability? Vision? Or just another Leafs experiment waiting to be dissected?</p> <p>Add in playoff momentum swings, questionable decisions, goaltending debates, and a few classic Bush League tangents, and you’ve got an episode packed with hockey chaos, opinions, and laughs.</p> <p>🎧 Playoff hockey is peaking — and so are we. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:20:4826NHL Playoffs Round 2 Breakdown + Montreal’s Game 7 Shocker & Leafs Front Office Bombshellfull<![CDATA[Quinn Gets Cropped, Olympics Get Serious]]>On this episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, the guys react to an awkward Team USA practice moment after a photo of the Tkachuk and Hughes brothers somehow gets posted… with Quinn Hughes cropped out.

We reveal this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week, then jump into a full Olympic preview, breaking down the rosters and projected lines for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, and Czechia. Who has the best forward group? The deepest blue line? And who’s taking gold?

All that and plenty of classic Bush League nonsense along the way. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/quinn-gets-cropped-olympics-get-serious/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/7a739496-08ef-336b-b2d2-9655f4ace7d2Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:20:29 GMT<p>On this episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast, the guys react to an awkward Team USA practice moment after a photo of the Tkachuk and Hughes brothers somehow gets posted… with Quinn Hughes cropped out.</p> <p>We reveal this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week, then jump into a full Olympic preview, breaking down the rosters and projected lines for Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland, and Czechia. Who has the best forward group? The deepest blue line? And who’s taking gold?</p> <p>All that and plenty of classic Bush League nonsense along the way. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:05:3615Quinn Gets Cropped, Olympics Get Seriousfull<![CDATA[Coming Up Short in Milan, Coming Up Big in the West]]>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 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! The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/coming-up-short-in-milan-coming-up-big-in-the-west/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/31e7ad52-970f-38b4-98b2-43812c1c1006Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p>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?</p> <p>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?</p> <p>Around the league:</p> <p>The West: The gap between 1st and last is massive, the standings are wild, and the Avs are absolutely scorching hot.</p> <p>The East: Pure chaos. No separation. No consistency. A complete crap shoot every night.</p> <p>Another fun one — buckle up and enjoy! The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:55:427Coming Up Short in Milan, Coming Up Big in the Westfull<![CDATA[NHL Trade Deadline Fallout, Avalanche Go All-In & Malkin Suspended]]>The NHL Trade Deadline is over, and we break down the biggest winners and losers from deadline day, including the Colorado Avalanche making major moves and the fallout across the league.

We also discuss Evgeni Malkin’s suspension after hacking down Rasmus Dahlin, what it means for Pittsburgh, and which teams truly improved heading into the playoff race.

Instead of our usual Big 8 Player of the Week, we switch things up and award our first GM of the Week for the front office that made the biggest impact at the deadline.

Classic Bush League reactions, debates, and hockey talk.

In this episode:

• NHL Trade Deadline winners and losers • Avalanche loading up for the playoffs • Evgeni Malkin suspension • GM of the Week • League-wide deadline fallout

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/nhl-trade-deadline-fallout-avalanche-go-all-in-malkin-suspended/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/9afc9aab-737e-3eac-9e01-4f718a49a73dSat, 07 Mar 2026 14:37:49 GMT<p>The NHL Trade Deadline is over, and we break down the biggest winners and losers from deadline day, including the Colorado Avalanche making major moves and the fallout across the league.</p> <p>We also discuss Evgeni Malkin’s suspension after hacking down Rasmus Dahlin, what it means for Pittsburgh, and which teams truly improved heading into the playoff race.</p> <p>Instead of our usual Big 8 Player of the Week, we switch things up and award our first GM of the Week for the front office that made the biggest impact at the deadline.</p> <p>Classic Bush League reactions, debates, and hockey talk.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>• NHL Trade Deadline winners and losers • Avalanche loading up for the playoffs • Evgeni Malkin suspension • GM of the Week • League-wide deadline fallout</p> <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:27:2018NHL Trade Deadline Fallout, Avalanche Go All-In & Malkin Suspendedfull<![CDATA[Brooms and Goons - Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs]]>With half the squad mysteriously missing (last seen… somewhere?), Matt returns from assignment to break down everything happening in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs—and it’s already chaos.

From tight-checking battles to unexpected blowouts, this week’s Bush League duo dives into every series as they stand right now. Who’s in control? Who’s on the ropes? And which teams are already proving the regular season meant absolutely nothing?

Expect hot takes, questionable analysis, and the kind of playoff overreactions that only make sense in April.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/brooms-and-goons-round-1-of-the-nhl-playoffs/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/c67f86c6-89ef-32b1-8e8b-1d1e457f7923Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:22:02 GMT<p>With half the squad mysteriously missing (last seen… somewhere?), Matt returns from assignment to break down everything happening in Round 1 of the NHL Playoffs—and it’s already chaos.</p> <p>From tight-checking battles to unexpected blowouts, this week’s Bush League duo dives into every series as they stand right now. Who’s in control? Who’s on the ropes? And which teams are already proving the regular season meant absolutely nothing?</p> <p>Expect hot takes, questionable analysis, and the kind of playoff overreactions that only make sense in April.</p> <p>The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:27:4525Brooms and Goons - Round 1 of the NHL Playoffsfull<![CDATA[Whalers, Nordiques & the Goalie Rushmore Debate]]>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 us cry? Maybe. We wrap by designing our own “Original Six Day” and waiting for Bettman to call us. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/whalers-nordiques-the-goalie-rushmore-debate/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/71be8e3b-a45e-3025-8b92-9059986afcc8Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:02:22 GMT<p>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 us cry? Maybe. We wrap by designing our own “Original Six Day” and waiting for Bettman to call us. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:52:443Whalers, Nordiques & the Goalie Rushmore Debatefull<![CDATA[Is Tavares a Hall of Famer? Makar’s Next Deal, Celebrini & Team Canada Talk]]>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. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/is-tavares-a-hall-of-famer-makar-s-next-deal-celebrini-team-canada-talk/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/d48fdad4-4159-3838-a507-0904dc9d70c8Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:45:00 GMT<p>This week on The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we cover everything from heartbreak to milestones.</p> <p>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?</p> <p>We even dip into the World Series of Baseball — and why that ending still hurts.</p> <p>Tune in for honest takes, a few laughs, and plenty of hockey banter. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no00:52:324Is Tavares a Hall of Famer? Makar’s Next Deal, Celebrini & Team Canada Talkfull<![CDATA[Is This the Breaking Point for the Leafs? Listener Rant, Jarry–Skinner & Quinn Hughes]]>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 a coaching change, or have they checked out? And should they be answering to a bottom six that’s clearly working harder?

If you’re a Leafs fan — or love Leafs chaos — this one’s for you. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/is-this-the-breaking-point-for-the-leafs-listener-rant-jarry%e2%80%93skinner-quinn-hughes/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/7c6d9206-b857-3681-b0e3-9f9ecce92b74Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>Things get heated in Episode 8 of The Bush League Hockey Podcast.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>But the episode takes a wild turn when a listener calls in and unloads an angry 30-minute rant about the Toronto Maple Leafs.</p> <p>What is actually wrong with the Leafs? Do the top six want a coaching change, or have they checked out? And should they be answering to a bottom six that’s clearly working harder?</p> <p>If you’re a Leafs fan — or love Leafs chaos — this one’s for you. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL.  </p> no00:59:288Is This the Breaking Point for the Leafs? Listener Rant, Jarry–Skinner & Quinn Hughesfull<![CDATA[Marner’s INSANE Goal, Avs Rolls & Coaching Chaos Across the NHL]]>The NHL playoffs continue to deliver absolute chaos and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast.

We talk about Mitch Marner’s unbelievable highlight-reel goal, Vegas taking down Anaheim, and Colorado making quick work of Minnesota. Plus, Nathan MacKinnon comes through clutch with a massive snipe to tie Game 5.

We also discuss how Carolina somehow feels like they’ve been waiting forever for the winner of Buffalo vs. Montreal, and what that extra rest could mean heading into the next round.

On the coaching front, the NHL rumour mill is heating up. We talk about where Bruce Cassidy could land, the shocking firing of Kris Knoblach in Edmonton, Sheldon Berube being let go by Toronto, and our early thoughts on how Chayka is doing so far.

Playoff reactions, hot takes, coaching drama, and plenty of hockey talk — just the way we like it.

#NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #TorontoMapleLeafs #ColoradoAvalanche #VegasGoldenKnights #EdmontonOilers #HockeyPodcast #NathanMacKinnon #MitchMarner The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/marner-s-insane-goal-avs-rolls-coaching-chaos-across-the-nhl/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/8a2b6614-407e-38a2-a233-ba5092649d8aMon, 18 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>The NHL playoffs continue to deliver absolute chaos and we’re breaking it all down on this episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast.</p> <p>We talk about Mitch Marner’s unbelievable highlight-reel goal, Vegas taking down Anaheim, and Colorado making quick work of Minnesota. Plus, Nathan MacKinnon comes through clutch with a massive snipe to tie Game 5.</p> <p>We also discuss how Carolina somehow feels like they’ve been waiting forever for the winner of Buffalo vs. Montreal, and what that extra rest could mean heading into the next round.</p> <p>On the coaching front, the NHL rumour mill is heating up. We talk about where Bruce Cassidy could land, the shocking firing of Kris Knoblach in Edmonton, Sheldon Berube being let go by Toronto, and our early thoughts on how Chayka is doing so far.</p> <p>Playoff reactions, hot takes, coaching drama, and plenty of hockey talk — just the way we like it.</p> <p>#NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #TorontoMapleLeafs #ColoradoAvalanche #VegasGoldenKnights #EdmontonOilers #HockeyPodcast #NathanMacKinnon #MitchMarner The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:21:0228Marner’s INSANE Goal, Avs Rolls & Coaching Chaos Across the NHLfull<![CDATA[Ottawa Clinches, Big 8 Debates, Playoff Madness & Detroit Misses Again!]]>

The East is pure chaos, and we are absolutely here for it. This week on The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we debate who really deserves the Big 8 Player of the Week — is it Cole Caufield again, Connor McDavid doing Connor McDavid things, or Clayton Keller quietly wrecking defenses? Then it’s full playoff madness. Detroit misses the postseason for the 10th straight year, Ottawa punches its ticket, and suddenly the first‑round possibilities get wild. Montreal vs Buffalo? Montreal vs Tampa? Tampa vs Buffalo? Montreal vs Ottawa? We run through the most chaotic matchups and decide which ones we actually want to see. We also dig into the Jack Adams Award race — does Lindy Ruff take it? Is Dan Muse the real dark horse? Or does Jon Cooper finally get his flowers? Plus: did the Islanders get a legit coaching bump after firing Patrick Roy and bringing in Pete DeBoer, or is it just a classic short‑term spark? It’s debates, bad takes, good takes, and peak playoff energy — Bush League style.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/ottawa-clinches-big-8-debates-playoff-madness-detroit-misses-again/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/d48c04e8-1cd1-3acc-b33b-b66be66bcc04Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p></p> The East is pure chaos, and we are absolutely here for it. This week on The Bush League Hockey Podcast, we debate who really deserves the Big 8 Player of the Week — is it Cole Caufield again, Connor McDavid doing Connor McDavid things, or Clayton Keller quietly wrecking defenses? Then it’s full playoff madness. Detroit misses the postseason for the 10th straight year, Ottawa punches its ticket, and suddenly the first‑round possibilities get wild. Montreal vs Buffalo? Montreal vs Tampa? Tampa vs Buffalo? Montreal vs Ottawa? We run through the most chaotic matchups and decide which ones we actually want to see. We also dig into the Jack Adams Award race — does Lindy Ruff take it? Is Dan Muse the real dark horse? Or does Jon Cooper finally get his flowers? Plus: did the Islanders get a legit coaching bump after firing Patrick Roy and bringing in Pete DeBoer, or is it just a classic short‑term spark? It’s debates, bad takes, good takes, and peak playoff energy — Bush League style. <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:02:4423Ottawa Clinches, Big 8 Debates, Playoff Madness & Detroit Misses Again!full<![CDATA[From Sick Save to Trade Buzz Frenzy]]>This week we break down one of the wildest goalie moments of the season as Gustavsson delivers a stellar performance… and then literally throws up in his crease. Hockey is not for the weak.

With the trade deadline looming, we dive deep into the latest trade bait board, debate the biggest names generating buzz, and try to make sense of the chaos. Buyers, sellers, and everything in between — we’ve got takes.

Plus, we reveal this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week.

Goalie guts. Trade drama. Deadline madness. Let’s go. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/from-sick-save-to-trade-buzz-frenzy/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/89d3358c-3081-3042-a9cb-31c39515bd4fMon, 02 Mar 2026 17:30:50 GMT<p>This week we break down one of the wildest goalie moments of the season as Gustavsson delivers a stellar performance… and then literally throws up in his crease. Hockey is not for the weak.</p> <p>With the trade deadline looming, we dive deep into the latest trade bait board, debate the biggest names generating buzz, and try to make sense of the chaos. Buyers, sellers, and everything in between — we’ve got takes.</p> <p>Plus, we reveal this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week.</p> <p>Goalie guts. Trade drama. Deadline madness. Let’s go. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:20:4317From Sick Save to Trade Buzz Frenzyfull<![CDATA[NHL Loses Its Mind: Roy Fired, Treliving Gone, Playoff Drama]]>

The NHL hit the panic button. The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy with just four games left in the regular season, replacing him with Pete DeBoer in one of the strangest coaching moves of the season. We break down why it happened, why the timing makes zero sense, and what it means heading into the playoffs. In Toronto, the Leafs moved on from Brad Treliving — but the bigger question is why now? We dig into potential successors, the sudden influence of Keith Pelley, and whether firing Treliving right before the Leafs’ so‑called revenge game against Radko Gudas and the Ducks was intentional… or just peak Leafs dysfunction. Plus:
  • Big 8 Player of the Week debate (McDavid, Crosby, Malkin, Burns)
  • Early playoff matchup talk
  • Teams we trust, teams we absolutely do not
Loud takes. Bad timing. Classic Bush League.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/nhl-loses-its-mind-roy-fired-treliving-gone-playoff-drama/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/0deadd05-c973-3c81-95ba-9e029421eecfMon, 06 Apr 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p></p> The NHL hit the panic button. The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy with just four games left in the regular season, replacing him with Pete DeBoer in one of the strangest coaching moves of the season. We break down why it happened, why the timing makes zero sense, and what it means heading into the playoffs. In Toronto, the Leafs moved on from Brad Treliving — but the bigger question is why now? We dig into potential successors, the sudden influence of Keith Pelley, and whether firing Treliving right before the Leafs’ so‑called revenge game against Radko Gudas and the Ducks was intentional… or just peak Leafs dysfunction. Plus: <ul> <li>Big 8 Player of the Week debate (McDavid, Crosby, Malkin, Burns)</li> <li>Early playoff matchup talk</li> <li>Teams we trust, teams we absolutely do not</li> </ul> Loud takes. Bad timing. Classic Bush League. <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:10:1922NHL Loses Its Mind: Roy Fired, Treliving Gone, Playoff Dramafull<![CDATA[The Great Hellebuyck Heist]]>Canada brought the shots. USA brought Connor Hellebuyck. Gold goes south.

This week we break down the Olympic gold medal game in Italy as the United States wins despite being heavily outshot, thanks to an all-time performance from Hellebuyck. Credit to the Americans — but Canada still looked strong, and we’re talking about it all.

We also touch on the emotional Johnny Gaudreau tribute that had everyone in their feelings, and we hand out this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week.

Hockey talk, Olympic reactions, and the usual Bush League nonsense. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/the-great-hellebuyck-heist/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/f24e4de4-e52d-30ba-b06c-512f528d7b7cMon, 23 Feb 2026 13:04:24 GMT<p>Canada brought the shots. USA brought Connor Hellebuyck. Gold goes south.</p> <p>This week we break down the Olympic gold medal game in Italy as the United States wins despite being heavily outshot, thanks to an all-time performance from Hellebuyck. Credit to the Americans — but Canada still looked strong, and we’re talking about it all.</p> <p>We also touch on the emotional Johnny Gaudreau tribute that had everyone in their feelings, and we hand out this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week.</p> <p>Hockey talk, Olympic reactions, and the usual Bush League nonsense. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:01:0616The Great Hellebuyck Heistfull<![CDATA[Vegas Fires Cassidy?! Tortorella Hired?! Big 8 Player of the Week & Playoff Chaos]]>

A wild episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast as we dive into one of the most shocking coaching scenarios imaginable. We discuss the possibility of Vegas moving on from Bruce Cassidy and turning to John Tortorella, and what that would mean for the Golden Knights and the NHL landscape as a whole. We also name this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week, break down early NHL playoff matchups, and debate the future in Toronto—is Craig Berube nearing the end, and could Brad Treliving be next? Straight‑talk hockey, big opinions, and no filters—this is Bush League Hockey.

The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/vegas-fires-cassidy-tortorella-hired-big-8-player-of-the-week-playoff-chaos/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/8226ba5e-0057-3255-a249-3cf1c9072e55Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:03:50 GMT<p></p> A wild episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast as we dive into one of the most shocking coaching scenarios imaginable. We discuss the possibility of Vegas moving on from Bruce Cassidy and turning to John Tortorella, and what that would mean for the Golden Knights and the NHL landscape as a whole. We also name this week’s Big 8 Player of the Week, break down early NHL playoff matchups, and debate the future in Toronto—is Craig Berube nearing the end, and could Brad Treliving be next? Straight‑talk hockey, big opinions, and no filters—this is Bush League Hockey. <p> The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> <p> </p> no01:08:2121Vegas Fires Cassidy?! Tortorella Hired?! Big 8 Player of the Week & Playoff Chaosfull<![CDATA[Hurricanes Win the Cup! 🏆 | Staal's Conn Smythe, Woll Traded & Leafs Coaching Watch]]>The Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions, and we're breaking it all down on this week's episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast.

We recap Carolina's victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, discuss Jordan Staal as our Conn Smythe winner, and hand out the final Big 8 Player of the Week award of the season.

We also dive into the news that John Tortorella won't be staying in Vegas, react to the Joseph Woll trade from Toronto to Philadelphia, and discuss the latest on the Maple Leafs' coaching search as an announcement appears to be getting closer. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. 

]]>https://thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/e/hurricanes-win-the-cup-%f0%9f%8f-staals-conn-smythe-woll-traded-leafs-coaching-watch/thebushleaguehockeypodcast.podbean.com/8e9ae834-6f04-3f32-a359-7d26329eba8aWed, 17 Jun 2026 12:34:41 GMT<p>The Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions, and we're breaking it all down on this week's episode of The Bush League Hockey Podcast.</p> <p>We recap Carolina's victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, discuss Jordan Staal as our Conn Smythe winner, and hand out the final Big 8 Player of the Week award of the season.</p> <p>We also dive into the news that John Tortorella won't be staying in Vegas, react to the Joseph Woll trade from Toronto to Philadelphia, and discuss the latest on the Maple Leafs' coaching search as an announcement appears to be getting closer. The Bush Hockey League Podcast is hosted by Gary Godfrey, Tyson Theriault, Jeremy Bourque, Andrew Lanteigne, Matt Taylor, and the occasional guest. They like to laugh, and love hockey. Join them weekly as they discuss all things NHL. </p> no01:03:5230Hurricanes Win the Cup! 🏆 | Staal's Conn Smythe, Woll Traded & Leafs Coaching Watchfull