Episodes
13 year NHL veteran Andy Sutton joined the season finale of Point Breakaway with Josh Cooper and Shane O'Brien to talk about his time in the NHL, how he made it to the show, and what he is doing now as the president of the hockey equipment company Verbero Hockey and Wholesale Sports inc. Plus, 'Sutts' tells the boys about his homestead in Fallbrook California, where he lives with his young son and wife with 100 fruit trees, a dozen or so vegetable gardens, chickens, goats, and alpacas! OB...
Published 06/03/20
Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger joins OB and Coop to discuss his legendary playing career and how working in the NHL player safety department, post playing career, has helped pave the way towards his current job, as Dale Tallon's top advisor in Florida with the Panthers.  Chris shares insight on becoming an Anaheim Duck, what Brian Burke and his family mean to him and how players like Niedermayer and Selanne, Getzlaf and Perry, pushed him to be a better player in Anaheim, where they all...
Published 05/26/20
Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks defender, joins OB and Coop to talk about his rehab on his injured knee, the Ducks new training facility, how excited he is for the young players, and the Ducks, as the retool continues. Cam talks about his time in the Detroit minor hockey system, how his Ducks teammates are aiding first responders with a meals donation program at UCI. Finally, OB and Coop gush over Cam's NBA Jam game that he has in his game room.
Published 05/20/20
Former LA King Teddy Purcell joins Shane and Josh to look back on his NHL career, including two tours of duty with the Los Angeles Kings. Teddy educates the podcast on the lore of the historic George Street, and the legendary party that it is, in his home and native Newfoundland. Teddy looks back on playing with great players like Connor McDavid in Edmonton, Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis in Tampa Bay and Drew Doughty in Los Angeles and what they have meant to him during his...
Published 05/12/20
Former Duck, Penguin, Oiler and Panther Ryan Whitney, one of the hosts of the legendary Spittin' Chiclets joins OB and Coop to discuss his NHL career, his time in Anaheim and being a part of one of the biggest sports podcasts, Barstool Sports Spittin' Chiclets, with Biz Nasty and the Rear Admiral. Whit talks Crosby, Getzlaf, the '04 Red Sox, red wine, Michael Jordan, Michel Terrien, Ryan Malone his golf game and a lot more in this must listen episode of Point Breakaway.
Published 05/06/20
Former LA King Brad Richardson joins OB and Coop to look back on the 2012 Stanley Cup, the parties, the teammates, and the impact that coach Darryl Sutter had on the team that season. Brad also looks back on his time playing in Vancouver, specifically, the infamous brawl between the Canucks and Flames, led by John Tortorella and Bob Hartley. Ritchie also talks about his love and admiration for Torts, and how his current team in Arizona is raring to go, if and when the NHL lifts the pause on...
Published 04/28/20
Ben Hutton, LA Kings defensemen stops by the pod to visit with OB and Coop to discuss how he is passing the time in quarantine, how he's trying to stay in shape for the final 10 games of the season and what he and his girlfriend are binge watching while they spend time back home in the Ottawa area. Ben shares an awesome story, on this seasons Secret Santa with the Kings and how he got Drew Doughty good. Plus, the time he accidentally liked an Instagram picture of Willie Desjardins daughter,...
Published 04/21/20
Coop and OB welcome Shea Weber, the Montreal Canadiens Captain. Weber talks about the honor of Captaining the historic Habs franchise, the day he was traded to Montreal from Nashville, and trying to keep himself in game shape in case the NHL returns. Plus, Shea discussing buying a peloton, pre game soccer with the boys in Montreal, Patric Hornqvist's nickname and the similarities and differences playing in front of Pekka Rinne and Carey Price. OB and Coop also discuss the recent comments...
Published 04/15/20
Ryan Getzlaf joins OB and Coop to update the world on his chicken coop, which went viral during his video conference call with the NHL last week. Ryan discusses how he and his wife Paige are wrangling their four kids during the covid-19 pandemic, keeping them busy with online school and outdoor activities in the family batting cage and outdoor hockey rink. Getzy looks back on the Stanley Cup celebration, led by Teemu Selanne back in 2007, and one of the greatest games in Ducks history, the...
Published 04/08/20
OB and Coop welcome Dallas Eakins to the podcast. The Anaheim Ducks head coach who is notorious for his workout regime, tells the boys how he is adjusting his workout plan, while keeping true to new social distancing policies. Dallas talks about his time in San Diego coaching the Gulls, and shares an awesome story on the larger than life, Big Ern, Brian McGratten. Dallas praises the work ethic and leadership of Ryan Getzlaf on the ice and the good man that he is off the ice. Plus, coach...
Published 03/31/20
Former Anaheim Duck great Joffrey Lupul joined Shane O'Brien and Josh Cooper to chat with the boys about how he is passing the time in Southern California, during the Coronavirus outbreak. 'Loops', OB and Coop look back on his time playing for the Ducks, building a house in Newport Beach, partying with Ob's and the young Mighty Ducks in Cincinnati, and playing in the centre of the hockey universe in Toronto. Plus the guys share their thoughts on what they think the NHL should do, if and...
Published 03/26/20
Former NHL forward P.A. Parenteau joined Shane O'Brien to chat about his time in the NHL, slugging it out in the minors with the Ducks franchise with O.B., and finally making it big on Long Island with John Tavares. Plus P.A. and Shane reminisce about their time together in Colorado, their frustration with current Rangers head coach David Quinn and wrapping his playing career in Russia. OB and Coop discuss how the Coronavirus is effecting the coverage of the NHL, plus an update on the Ducks...
Published 03/10/20
With the Toronto Maple Leafs in town to play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, former Kings Kyle Clifford, Jack Campbell and the injured Jake Muzzin return to Staples. OB and Coop hear from Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Quick, Trevor Lewis and Jarret Stoll on the former Kings return. Plus, Jack Campbell himself, Soupy, joins Point Breakaway to tell Shaner and Josh how he has fit in with the Leafs, and look back at his time in Los Angeles, with the Kings. OB and Coop also discuss the Ducks...
Published 03/05/20
OB and Coop welcome Hockey Hall of Famer Luc Robitaille, the President of the Los Angeles Kings. Lucky Luc discusses the Kings rebuild, how the Kings did leading up to the deadline and how excited he is for the future of the franchise. In the second half of the Podcast, OB and Coop are joined by two Stanley Cup Champ Dustin Penner. The former Ducks and Kings forward did not disappoint, sharing stories on and off the ice and having us all rolling in laughter. It's a must listen.
Published 02/28/20
Josh Cooper and Eric Stephens discuss the Friday afternoon trade between the Ducks and Boston Bruins. Anaheim sends Ondrej Kase to Boston for David Backes, a 2020 first-round pick and defensive prospect Axel Andersson. Plius you'll hear from Ducks GM Bob Murray on Anaheim's lack of leadership, if Andersson will play in the NHL this season, and when the team can expect Backes to report.
Published 02/21/20
OB and Coop breakdown the Kings deals this week involving Alex Martinez who heads to Vegas for two second round picks. Earlier this week, LA said goodbye to Tyler Toffoli who was sent to Vancouver for prospect Tyler Madden, a pick and Tim Schaller. Shawn Thornton, who won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007 joins the podcast to talk about his time in Anaheim, and how tough that Championship team was. Shawn also compares the Stanley Cup parties in Anaheim and Boston, where he won the Cup...
Published 02/19/20
Shane and Josh take a look at former Kings that are now getting it done in other NHL markets. The guys discuss the redemption of Ilya Kovalchuk in Montreal, point collector Tanner Pearson in Vancouver and Darcy Kuemper in Arizona who has turned his career around in the desert. In Anaheim: the Ducks, they’re 6-2-2 in their last 10 games! But, they still look to be active on deadline day. In the second half of the Podcast, Josh speaks with Steve Mayer the NHL's Chief Content officer, ahead...
Published 02/12/20
Coop and OB analyze the trade that the LA Kings made with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday night. Stanley Cup champ Kyle Clifford and backup goalie Jack Campbell head to Toronto for speedy winger Trevor Moore, and two picks. Coop gets the inside perspective from OB, on what it's like to be traded. The boys breakdown some more trade proposals from Ducks and Kings fans who impatiently wait for the rebuild to end. In the second half of the podcast, OB and Coop welcome Shane's pal Brendan...
Published 02/06/20
OB and Coop take a look at trade proposals from subscribers with the NHL trade deadline approaching at the end of February. Subscribers have some creative suggestions on how to continue the rebuild in Los Angeles and the re-tool in Anaheim. Coop and OB break it all down. Plus, OB takes the anonymous player poll that was team-specific. OB dishes on his former teammates. Who was always late? Who was most superstitious? Who was the best dresser? Who was the cheapest? Plus his story on being a...
Published 02/01/20
Coop and OB pay tribute to California legend, Kobe Bryant who was beloved throughout the world. The boys compare and contrast Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty's comments on the rebuilding Los Angeles Kings. Tyler Toffoli, the most sought after King as the deadline approaches has made it clear that he doesn't want to leave Los Angeles. The Ducks, in a bit of a better position than the Kings, are reportedly willing to add veterans with large contracts, in exchange for high draft picks. The guys...
Published 01/28/20
OB and Coop discuss Drew Doughty's frustrations with the Kings slow rebuild, and LA consistently being in the bottom third of the NHL. The guys also take a look at how California native Chase De Leo did in his short time with the Ducks, and what he has to do to stay up with the hometown Anaheim Ducks. Coop asks OB to take the Athletic player poll. 392 players took part in the poll, and Coop compares OB's answers, to those of the players. Finally, Josh and Shane welcome Alex Turcotte, the...
Published 01/23/20
Coop and OB discuss Alec Martinez trade rumours, as the valuable defender is on the block with a year remaining on his contract. The boys discuss his game, what the Kings could get for him and what teams could use the Michigan native. Staying with the Kings. OB tells us why he thinks Adrian Kempe should not be on the trade block. Kempe has finally found his game, with 10 points in his last 16 games on the wing. Down in Orange County, the Ducks struggles are escalating. Dallas Eakins lit...
Published 01/13/20
The first Point Breakaway of 2020 with Coop and OB dissects the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks seasons to date, and if the rebuilding California teams will be players leading up to the deadline in February. Plus, Coop shares his bold predictions for the Kings and Ducks with Shaner, including will Getzlaf score 20 goals, will Jeff Carter be moved at the deadline and will Adrian Kempe rebound from his brutal start? In the second half of the pod, Coop and OB chat with Cal Petersen, the Kings top...
Published 01/07/20
On this holiday edition of Point Breakaway, Coop and OB welcome former Duck and King, Nate Thompson of the Montreal Canadiens. Thomer joined the boys to talk about his conversion to Judaism, celebrating the holidays in Montreal, playing for the storied Habs, and who has the better delicatessen? Montreal or LA .
Published 12/23/19