Russ Courtnall's Epic Interview: Quinn Hughes Drama, Ovi Surging and Mammoth Struggling.

Russ Courtnall's Epic Interview: Quinn Hughes Drama, Ovi Surging and Mammoth Struggling.

Author: iHeartPodcasts December 11, 2025 Duration: 1:17:59

Adnan Virk is back from MLB Winter Meetings to talk to Jason Demers about the Quinn Hughes drama in Vancouver, Alexander Ovechkin's recent scoring surge and whether or not Morgan Geekie's goal pace is sustainable. Then former NHLer Russ Courtnall talks about his prolific sports family, his contributions to mental health and the time he found a blow-up doll in Harold Ballard's home. Finally, Adnan reviews Nuremberg and Jason talks about playing hockey drunk.

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