This week on the OTCB Podcast we go live on YouTube for another episode of OTCB After Dark.

With the holiday schedule, we come to you a little earlier than normal after a very wild week 4. The Goalie battle between Harley and Damude made headlines across the sports, but what the hell sparked it?

Speaking of goalies, they've been setting an incredible precedent with the amount of shots they're stoping, so should the NLL think about shrinking the pads or is that just an early season drought for the shooters.

We'll answer your questions, set up a tasty week 5 and give you a Goalie Union exclusive parlay with the Polar Bears.

All that and more on this week's OTCB Podcast.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast, we welcome back friend of the show - the GM and Head Coach of the Ottawa Black Bears, Dan MacRae.

This past Friday night, MacRae made history- or so we believe- become the first person in NLL History to have scored the first game winning-goal as a Captain in franchise history then to go on and win a game a that franchise's Coach and GM. Not something he had on this bingo card.

MacRae's group is still young but he's done an incredible job surrounding not only his super-star Captain, but himself with people that make his job easier.

It was a busy week 3 and the Goalie Union is making an early statement. We'll answer your questions and get your set for an interesting week 4 in the NLL. Plus give you another chance to earn some more Xmas money with the Polar Bears.

All that and more on this week's OTCB.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we're joined by friend of the program and proud Bills Mafia member, Joe Resetarits of the Philadelphia Wings.

The Wings are one of three teams yet to play a game this season but the extra few weeks of practice have helped this young team come together. Resetarits, entering his 12th season, has been a different player since the Covid break and while he may not have many years left, he's continuing to enjoy every moment.

Week 2 was a quiet one but there's still lots to discuss, so we'll answer your questions in this week's Mail Bag. Week 3 however will see all 14 teams take to the turf.

The Polar Bears give us another great boosted number for BoxBets and don't forget to keep entering for a chance to join us in Edmonton next month.

All that and more coming up on OTCB.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome back friend of the show, and newest Captain of the Calgary Roughnecks- Eli Salama.

There was a much different look and feel at Roughnecks camp this year, as a new chapter begins in Alberta but that's not slowing down Salama and company. They see the power-rankings, they see all the chirps... Roughnecks vs the World is here and now.

We'll answer your questions in this week's Mailbag, give props to Dane Dobbie and talk about the importance of controlling the controllables.

Plus another exclusive BoxBet with the Polar Bears and more. All this week on OTCB.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we go live on our brand new YouTube channel, ahead of the opening games of the season.

Before the action gets going we have to talk about the wizardry performed by Bandits GM, Steve Dietrich , who manipulated his roster at the deadline in ways we've never seen before. AND he somehow acquired Mitch de Snoo.

We'll set up all four games in week 1, as the Oshawa FireWolves are set to play in front of a packed house in their new den on TSN and NLL+.

Chat asks the questions in the OTCB Mailbag, we give our dark-horses for end of the year awards and toss out our final hot-takes.

Oh and don't forget about BoxBets were we give you an exclusive boosted prop-bet for week 1.

All that and more on this week's OTCB Podcast.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome back Mr Luxurious, Mitch Belisle. And he may have set the bar too high for future guests.

After an appearance at the Hawaii Invitational and a leisurely marathon around NYC, Belisle helps us finish off our team previews before things get going for real next week.

We talk about his respect and relationship with Swarm HC Eddie Comeau, does Connor Fields need to be as good as he was last year and he gives us a very interesting hot take.

Plus, we answer some of your questions, recap last weekend's exhibition games and take a loot some week 1 odds with the Polar Bears.

All that and more on this week's OTCB.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast, we welcome our good friend Danny “Dimes” Lomas.

After stepping away from his playing career, Lomas started the transition to the media side of things and became a big part of the success of The Back of the Bird Podcast. This past September, he made his NLL+ debut as part of the NLL Draft broadcast — and was a natural!

Like we did with Brad Challoner last week, we'll tee up Dan with the four Eastern Canadian teams to see what he has to say. It's a very insightful conversation with a few hilarious stories and some wise words.

We answer your questions in the OTCB Mailbag, chat about some early preseason thoughts, and of course check in with the Polar Bears.

All that and more on this week's OTCB.

This week on the Off the CrosseBar Podcast we welcome NLL on TSN analyst and host of "Coaches Calls", Brad Challoner.

A busy lacrosse dad, Challoner is just as excited as the rest of us to get the new season going. So we'll dive into some team previews with Brad as we get his perspective one some very important questions.

We'll open up the mailbox for the first time, answering some of your questions as there's still so many mysteries as we approach Face-off weekend.

There's just three weeks left for teams decide their final rosters so pre-season games will be vital and thankfully for everyone- NLL+ will be broadcasting a few of them.

A quick check in with the Polar Bears and more on this week's OTCB.

This week on the OTCB Podcast; after a long drawn put CBA negotiations NLL Commissioner Brett Frood is, like all us fans and players, ready to get the season started.

There wasn't much of an off season for Frood, the Owners and the NLLPA. What with dealing with the Knighthawks, FireWolves and Wings situations- but with all that behind us, it's time to play some lacrosse. Frood discussion some of the labour talks, the Unboxed initiative, major TV deals and more.

It's the first show of the season so we slowly get ourselves back into "game shape". We'll check in with the Polar Bears over at CoolBet and set you up for the next few weeks leading up to the season opener in Oshawa.

All that and more on this week's OTCB.

This week on the OTCB Podcast we welcome friend of the show, back to back to back Champ and newly named Finals MVP- the Buffalo Army Knife- Ian MacKay.

Fresh off a third straight NLL Title, MacKay is still in the fog of cloud 9 after a few days of well deserved celebrations. We talk about his transition to the front door, the sacrifices everyone had to make to and some of the ridiculousness of Chase Fraser.

We also talk about the quiet moments to himself after what was a very emotional year both on and off the floor.

Plus, we'll answer some of your questions, give you another chance to win with CoolBet and more- as we get set to go on summer vacation- this week on OTCB.

This week on the OTCB Podcast we welcome back long time friend of the show, and one of the original TFLs- Steve Govett.

Steve is no stranger to starting up new ventures and last week he helped announce the latest- the NLL Alumni Club. There's nearly 40 years of professional indoor lacrosse alumni and this will be a great way to keep all those former players, staff and even fans connected. And don't forget about the collectibles!

We'll get his thoughts on the NLL Finals and see if there's any new information on LA28.

But the big news is, that's its NLL Finals week as the Saskatchewan Rush eliminated the Halifax Thunderbirds in dramatic fashion over the weekend. Down two with under a minute to play, some fans were leaving SaskTel- and if they did, they missed on the wildest finishes in league history.

It sets up a rematch of the 2016 NLL Finals between the Rush and the reining, defending two-time back to back Champion Buffalo Bandits.

We'll break it down, answer your questions and give you two different chances to win with CoolBet.

All that and more on this week's OTCB