The Suspendables

Russ gives us the ins and outs of negotiating contracts and how some bad luck left a lot of money on the table ..how much he made and advice for young NHL’ers An absolutely riveting story about retired player Gary Nylund and how he put his own life on the line to safe someone else’s Did players really smoke in the dressing room during games? He loved his linemate Kostopolous. The Pat Mahomes contract The NHL's Return to Play plan All this and much ! Much more !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You do not want to room with Russ on the road. Just ask Brian Skrudland or Ray Ferraro. Yes, Courtnall got thrown in jail and should’ve again for the golf cart stunt. What’s up with the draft lottery? It’s stupid! Russ has so many remarkable experiences from hockey but probably his favourite happened when he was 10 years old. Which 3 cities have the craziest fans ? Kevin Lowe gets into the Hall of Fame but certainly not for this move he pulled on our boy Rusty. Jimmy finally with a fresh joke ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tackle the very disturbing story about abusive hazing that happened with Daniel Carcillo in his junior days in 2002 What’s the role of the coach with players away from the game ? These are tough days but Russ tells a hilarious story from a party he was at What does Tony Robbins have to do with Lars Eller's Stanley cup winning goal? Jimmys going on a date! At least he thinks it’s a date Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The boys sit down with Russ’s brother Geoff Courtnall and he covers it all .. His life and hockey career...a Stanley Cup champ. The brothers rise to NHL’ers. A coach with his own kids on the team. Suspensions What knocked him out of the game. His battle with some very dark days. Philanthropy And some absolute hilarity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Russ plays golf with a couple of mega stars and has dinner with another one. Yes, there’s going to be a 3 on 3 professional hockey league. Think it’ll work ? The NHL is going to have some sort of season this year. Lessons Courtnall learned from the greats of the game. Some pro players are happy with average. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 50th show and WAYNE GRETZKY joins Russ and Jim this week! The Great One talks candidly about: What makes him nervous Advice for parents with kids The stunt he pulled on Mike Weir His dad Walter Brett Hull Paul Henderson Dustin Johnson His kids Janet Gretzky The Prime Minister Kid Rock And much, much more...! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ gives us a list of the best trips he's been on. NHL’er Brendan Leipsic carves up a bunch of players and wives on social media...not good. Jimmy’s mother was priceless. Rick Tocchet is the brunt of merciless jokes. Russ gives us his stand up comic routine. And the answer to: Which team is going to be in trouble when the NHL fires back up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I ask Rusty to tell us a bunch of “firsts “ that happened for him A hilarious story about a fight this player was not supposed to lose but got annihilated People can’t get enough of Courtnall running Mike Vernon during the Stanley Cup final How to get people off your golf course A great interview with 6 time Stanley Cup champ Kevin Lowe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get Serious? We tried but it didn't last. Who in the NHL just walked away from 17mil ? The league is floating plans about saving the season..and players think it will be the toughest Cup to win Some of the fallout from COVID-19 has more than a few fans saying they won’t attend games even after things get back to normal Thoughts on NHL expansion Russ had a summer job!! And you’ll be puzzled how he’s passing time these days Jungle gets drunk while in the hospital Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ and Jim get former NHL enforcer Kelly Chase on the line and give him the floor for 90 minutes. You’re about to get speed-bagged by absolute hilarity from start to finish: An incredible story about meeting Gordie Howe. Rooming with Bobby Hull one evening after a night out. Dressing room gags and so much more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marty McSorley gets the award for taking down Russ Oprah! Donation Boom Kelly Chase and Chris Chelios tie for the Ripper award. Humboldt Broncos Russ's streak of 44 consecutive shows with this in his hand. Jimmy gets the best effort award. It was never gonna work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life of a college hockey player. Lawton Courtnall stops by and got in some trouble in his sophomore year and...well, Russ was a crazy coach !! Habs' player Jeff Petry and his wife step up and do a wonderful thing for frontline workers. Remember annoying flamboyant Larry Ryckman, owner of the Calgary Stampeders? Jimmy put him in his place. A hilarious gag Marty McSorley pulled on a loudmouth dude. Russ tells us how the Russians kept beating teams for 4 years straight. Russ hates trivia so we did some. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How did Russ end up at The Masters and meet the people he did? And he got into Butler cabin! All Hail the Women! An NHL team takes a break and goes to Banff...lock up everything and everybody you know!! Russ’s angle on what the NHL should do about the Coronavirus. A new category for the Hall of Fame? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys kinda play it straight this week with talk of NHL rule changes. Guys poppin' off in the media... An NHL head coach who could’ve gotten a scholarship in a different sport. Ok, not that serious Russ was seconds away, literally, from becoming a Detroit Red Wing. How long would it take you to drink a case of beer? Russ has insight on his friend Bobby Ryan, who came back from the NHLPA assistance program and had an incredible night on the ice. Why Russ regularly chirps former NBA star Steve Nash. Dustin Johnson skips the Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL Trade deadline is an awful time for players but teammates can be cruel. Bobby Ryan speaks out about his problem with alcohol and Russ talked to him the whole way through it. It ain’t bragging if you can back it up. An athlete so hated but so good. Rusty was put on the ice to run over a goaltender. Yes, on purpose. Hilarious speech by Mike Richter and an even funnier one by Kevin Bieksa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Russ played you got away with saying anything you wanted to the refs. Kerry Fraser, for one, didn't do him any favours. Geoff Courtnall almost sets a bar on fire with this gag. Zack Kassian gets suspended 7 games for kicking a guy. Russ was ready to criticize him, until he remembered the time that he too kicked a guy.. How do you know if you have a good agent? The boys talk about Jeremy Roenick's termination on NBC Former great Peter Mahovlich comes to Jerome's defence, ready to fight a dude on the golf course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arizona Coyotes may be in trouble with off ice issues. Head coaches of dynasties - do they get the respect they deserve? Are you sure you’d like to be a celebrity in the limelight? Rusty had dinner with a guy whose job it is to ruin people‘s lives. A former NFL player wins an Oscar. Hockey players with exceptional other talents. Yes, there are some! Jerome thought it would be a good idea to go sit in a booth with Mariah Carey. Bad idea Bruce Springsteen, in a bar without an entourage, joins Russ' teammates for a few pints This may be the deepest fight ever to get into the NHL playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out what the guys think about players who hold out for more cash on a contract. How much bonus money did Russ make when he won a playoff series and how did he try and spend it? Everybody’s talking sports rivalries these days. Did Russ ever really hate an opposing player? Yes! And if he saw him today he’d fight him! Find out who it is. Rusty takes us inside on tipping team trainers and which player hogged all the game tickets. Russ earned a bad nickname for this. After watching the halftime show at the Super Bowl, Courtnall thinks Jerome is like Jennifer Lopez. WTF? The time Jimmy fell asleep live on the air, while he was talking. For real! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest thing Rusty noticed when he got into the NHL. An absolutely over-the-top rant by Bob Gainey that turned a series around for Montreal. A hilarious and has to be one of the best stories from Russ: A reporter thought he was Luc Robitaille so Russ went ahead and did the interview…as Luc! Pure gold!! The length Jungle will go to for a shot with the ladies... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Russ become so successful as a business man ? Why Cam Neely is the best manager in hockey - maybe in all sports !! We’ve both had experiences with actor Tom Arnold - not good experiences but totally hilarious ones! Why was Russ more well known than his brother Geoff...Interesting Don’t feel bad...even Russ got taken by a car dealer. Jim had to lie down in a bunker for five minutes on the golf course. Russ knew King Clancy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rusty picks his toughest guys but they’re also the softest...what??...you’ll be surprised. Great strategy on how to avoid fighting the killer goon when you’re supposed to take him on. Jimmy thinks he has his best take...Russ says it’s his worst. You wanna run a guy ? Fine, but you better be prepared for what comes next. Goalies are weird. Gretzky’s son can get into places Wayne can’t. Players who have embarrassed themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What it’s like in Russ’ house, watching an NFL game his daughter's boyfriend is playing in? No fun! The Canadian kids bring home gold...and Russ and Jim both missed it! Should NHL players be in the Olympics? A kid's father forgets to bring him to practice and the coach benches the kid! Really? Former Habs' coach Scotty Bowman is not as nice as you think. How 2 NHL GM’s (we give names!) fooled former North Stars' GM Lou Nanne into drafting Brian Lawton first overall. And much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The beautiful side of professional hockey players… More hilarity about John Brophy.. Geoff Courtnal absolutely ripping Mark Crawford on the bench.. How Rusty transitioned from fame to every day life.. Always the one drunk guy at every Christmas party… Pranks galore!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A great discussion about defining moments in athletes careers .. Rusty went tailgating this week for an NFL game.. no fun there right ? Patriots are being accused of videoing coach’s giving signs while Courtnall tells us they had a spy on the bench. Autograph seekers making money off players… Is that fair? Plus, who wants more fighting in the NHL? I do !! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More players have come forward to complain about abuse from their coaches… What does Russ have to say about that… Who can afford to go to hockey games anymore… Ovechkin says I’m going to play until I break Gretzky‘s record… If he can break it… Russ and his brother were in a huge bar fight and the best bar fight that Russ has ever seen....more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ’s daughter Brooklyn pops on the show and gives us the lowdown on Russ Amazing story about NFL’er Eric Kendricks....Ally Courtnall’s boyfriend from tough times to superstar. Rusty is very outspoken about the Bill Peters firing in Calgary.. And advice for parents who think their kid should be in the NHL. Plus, you think you spent a lot on a bottle of wine!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Babcock gets fired and there is some fallout from players… Should they be saying anything ..well according to Russ…? What’s the solution for intent to injure penalties? Is Russ too harsh on this? How Geoff Courtnall saved a big suspension by picking up the phone.. Rusty says he’s a bad poker player .. There’s a guy who thinks he isn’t… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best stories on our show so far… Russ gets in a fight with his coach Pat Burns… Award-winning ..He was involved in one of the most lopsided trades in hockey .... the demise of the leafs… And some final thoughts on the Don Cherry firing.. plus tons more ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Cherry gets fired after 37 Yrs doing Coaches Corner, Russ is unpredictable on this... A topic not discussed often - Should athletes get contract bonuses for personal achievements? The Hound line rears it’s ugly head..Rusty played when the Montreal / Quebec rivalry was alive! Do you think your member guest golf tournament is good? Wait until you hear about the one rusty played in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ hosts a ripping party and we get the celebs who attended..If you want to join Russell’s golf club they’ve got a special on… Really! How the hell did a Grammy and an Emmy award end up in Courtnall’s house for good? The manager of the World Series champs… Dave Martinez… Lived at Russ' place in Montreal… Crazy! And ... Rusty boy tunes up coaches in the NHL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rusty hits Beverly Hills for a wicked party Jungle loves to bet .. craziest wager we’ve ever seen.. Russ was invited to play golf with Tiger Woods… He said no!!!! The Courtnall brothers owned a bar in Vancouver… How’d that go for ya? ..and .. RC is not a big fan of LeBron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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That's right! Rusty almost threw his name in the hat to be a member of Parliament. Hear a fantastic story about Mark Messier taking over from the coach in the dressing room, hear the best answer Jim's ever heard on why superstar players don't make good coaches, and a record that will never fall (it's not what you think!) Russ blows his top about a former player.. plug your ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coach John Brophy’s famous rant retold ..priceless ! Remember Todd Bertuzzi and the crazy incident with Steve Moore?? Rusty has his take on that and you might be shocked. An Outstanding prank that Jeff Courtnall laid down during a skills competition, the real story on Marty Mcsorley and the measured blade infraction and you will not believe what an opposing player did to Michel Goulet’s helmet... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Packed show! Would Russ take less money to play in a certain city? He would change the players age limit in the minors .. what?? His thoughts on teams tanking a season on purpose, and is 3 on 3 and the shootout a good way to settle overtime? We’ve come up with alternative ! And...Jim is an absolute sucker!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ tunes up Jim on his sports takes .. again ! What’s with multiple captains on a team ?? Should a player be allowed to play with charges pending and Russ’s take on hitting in hockey with lethal shoulder/elbow pads .. Russ talks about his defining moment as pro hockey player and sage advice for young players coming into the league .. NHL owner bounces cheque’s at a casino and a hilarious story of him and another player comparing paycheques Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ without hesitation tells us his #1 Canadian sports story...rookie’s have to buy dinner but that much ?? Yikes! ...a great moment where Gordie Howe helped a new guy, and whether you should call out players on your own team? Russ did it and he’s been called out ... guys breaking team curfew and .. what were your first pair of skates ? Wait til you hear what Russ’s were ... all that and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russ doesn’t hold back with his opinion on owners , guaranteed contracts and why players should make the rules. They chat about some hilarious chirps heard on the ice and share an absolutely amazing story of 3 players coming to the rescue of 2 women in trouble outside of a bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Russ talks about a professional athlete protesting at a game during the national anthem like Colin Kaepernick did in the NFL, whether professional athletes have to live to a different standard in their private lives, Russ and his teammates protesting when a strip joint burnt down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys talk about the greatest Canadian sporting moments, Russ completely shuts down Jim on his idea for the Hockey Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees, Jim talks about the time he pulled the pin at the altar, and the offside nickname that Marty Mcsorley gave to a guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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St Louis Blues win the cup! The boys hit us with crazy Championship celebrations, Jimmy posing for all to see in his ‘birthday suit ‘, Brett Hull’s victory speech (burp!), a punch up with our brothers, and a tender moment from the newly crowned US Open Golf Champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.