The Bush League Hockey Podcast

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 offTeams 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 extensionIs it a steal? Overpay? Right in the sweet spot?
📝 Predicting Cale Makar’s next monster contractWhat could the AAV look like? Does Colorado have any wiggle room?
🌪️ The Eastern Conference: a complete messStandings 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. 

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. 

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. 

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.