Alex Ovechkin scores yet another hat trick closing in to within 13 goal of Wayne Gretzky! How much of an impact has he had on DC hockey throughout his career? Plus, Rooster looks at free agent WRs he would be interested in pursuing as well as some he might be willing to trade for. Finally we bust Lynnell's chops and hit our Dumb Dumb of the Day!…

What a weekend to be a Washington Capitals fan! A dominant Saturday performance over the Pittsburgh Penguins carried over into Sunday as the Caps trounced the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 7-3. Alex Ovechkin scored yet another hat trick to close within 13 goals of Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record.…

Rooster wraps up the Alex Ovechkin talk and then we transition over to the local 53. What is the biggest offseason storyline that you are focused on for the Washington Commanders? Rooster is keyed in on WR2. Listen in for who he thinks could be a great WR2 in Washington behind Terry McLaurin.

Rooster wants to know who you have your eyes on heading into free agency? Then, Rooster busts Lynnell's chops on his draft takes despite not being present to defend himself. Finally, Chasing 895 where we recap Alex Ovechkin's hat trick as well as Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Four Nations finished their face off last night with Canada beating Team USA in OT 3-2. Will the Four Nations get more people interested in hockey? Then we hit the local 53, who will be an offseason Cap Casualty and who is for sure safe? Finally we deliver an Ode to Hooters as well as the Yankee's mustache policy.…

Team Canada defeated Team USA last night in OT of the Four Nations Faceoff Championship round and it was ELECTRIC. Not only the Final, but the tournament as a whole. Will the Four Nations tournament get you to watch more hockey?

Rooster kicks off the hour telling you why Commanders fans need to temper their expectations this offseason, even with $80 million in cap space. Then, we get to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and his comments on the Commanders desire to sign a WR2. Finally we circle back to these swirling rumors on Marshon Lattimore.…

We're off the rails for the final hour of today's show. Hooters may be going bankrupt and Rooster has an idea to help them out. Next the Yankees have, at long last, updated their facial hair policy. Finally we hit out Dumb Dumb of the Day!

We finish our talk previewing the critical free agency period for The Commanders before getting into the Wizards' struggles in recent years and giving out "Dum Dum of the Day"

Stephen kicks off hour two live from Capital One Arena before we get into LT's exchange with Micah Parsons and possible free agent acquisitions for the Commanders

Our first hour is dedicated to the highly anticipated Four Nations Championship tonight and Chris' wavering support. Find out why our renowned host just wants to see great hockey.

Who do you think would make a more immediate impact on this Commanders team: Tee Higgins or a game changing RB? Plus we look at he incoming RB class as well as pending UFAs. Finally the Lerners are "in it for the long haul"... good luck Nats fans!

Spawned by Louis Riddick's comments on ESPN this morning, Rooster asks "Would you rather acquire a Tee Higgins, or a game changing RB?". Then, are there any even available for Washington to pick up, in either Free Agency or the Draft?

Rooster kicks off the hour by taking a look inside the Free Agent Running Back class for this offseason. Then we circle back to the RB class in the 2025 Draft and finally we look at PFF's dream offseason scenarios.

Rooster kicks off the hour by going through the remaining dream offseason scenarios for the NFC East, per PFF. Then we shed some light on a few tricky Trevor Lawrence rumors that sparked before the weekend. Finally, we get our Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Who tops the free agent list? What Commanders made the list? and what players would be a good pick up? Chris answers all that & more.

After finishing up our NBA All-Star Weekend conversation we answer why signing Higgins, Hendrickson And Chase may not be the best bet for the Bengals.

The Rooster gives his thoughts on the lackluster NBA All-Star weekend and possible remedies to improve the product for viewers.

Hour 1: Odd things in sports that you love / Ovechkin, Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin: Who do you love the most? / Callers name some odd things they love about sports / Russell needs tickets to WWE SmackDown tonight, or does he?

Hour 2: Things we love about sports on Valentine's Day / Listeners show their love for Alex Ovechkin / Should the Commanders be interested in Raheem Mostert? / Listeners have love for Howie Kendric too

Hour 3: The contractual problems of trading for Myles Garrett / JP Finlay calls in to the show to talk about DC Sports love / Dum Dum of the Day

Chris Russell breaks down why the Garrett trade may not work for the Commanders and tells us why the Wizards should not and will not tank to get a player in the draft

Chris gives some alternatives to Myles Garrett that would fit the Commanders culture & scheme before taking callers. We also touch on the Wizards long rebuild after multiple failed attempts in the draft & free agency.

The Rooster talks to the DMV native ahead of his big match up at Capital One Arena this weekend. The two get into growing up in the area, being a young wrestling fan before closing the show with our benchmark "dum dum of the day"

Rooster kicks off the show by asking: How much of a priority do you place on re-signing aging veterans like Zach Ertz and Bobby Wagner? Then we get your thoughts, as well as other veterans you think the Commanders can't let out the door. Finally we touch on Dak Prescott's comments on the NFC East as well as the Four Nations Face Off.…

Solo Wednesday for the Rooster so we're talking free agency. Who do you think is a MUST bring back for the Washington Commanders?

We're in off-season mode, who would you focus on bringing back if you were in Adam Peters' shoes? Rooster thinks Zach Ertz is a MUST sign and the Dyami Brown might fetch a pretty penny on a thin WR free agent market.

Dak Prescott had some interesting comments about the Cowboys chances in the NFC East, but Rooster think's he's not too far off base. Then, Rooster has a bone to pick with the Four Nations Face Off. Finally, Dumb Dumb of the Day!

The Rooster & Doc finish up the conversation about players vs. play callers and touch on Luka Doncic's debut for the Lakers. Was that the worst trade decision by Nico Harrison? We debate!

The Rooster and Doc debate whether or not Deebo would be a good fit for the Commanders. We also get into the Players versus coaches debate after the Eagles lose their OC again.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl by getting to Patrick Mahomes, protecting Jalen Hurts, and creating run lanes for Saquon. Chris & Doc debate how the Commanders can adopt that philosophy and what pieces they can keep/gather to improve in those areas

Following the Super Bowl, Rooster covers everything on the Big Game Blowout. Max tries to explain the Super Bowl half-time show, Rooster asks "Are the Commanders better than the Chiefs?" and former Washington Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden joins us to break down the whole thing.

Last night was a BLOWOUT but there's still much to discuss. It looked like it was going to be a Ref show early, then the Eagles put their foot on the gas and floored it. Did Jalen Hurts deserve to win Super Bowl MVP? Then, Max attempts to explain the Kendrick Lamar halftime show to Rooster. Finally, should the Commanders go after Josh Sweat in free…

After last night's blowout, the Eagles were clearly the better team which begs the question... how close are the Commanders to winning it all? Then we get to Josh Sweat, who is slated to being a free agent this coming offseason. Should the Commanders pursuit if Myles Garrett fails to become available?…

Jay Gruden kicks off the hour to help break down the Big Game Blowout. Then, Rooster and Max take a look into the fall of the Kansas City Chiefs. Next, we get to an after action report on Rooster's Big Game bets. Finally, Dumb Dumb of the Day!

Hour 3: Dave Mason of Bet Online explains all the wild Super Bowl bets / Callers make Super Bowl LIX predictions and debate the MVP winner / More callers give Super Bowl predictions / Dumb Dumb of the Day

Hour 2: Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports talks about how the Eagles and Chiefs match up / Some details about the Super Bowl that should be getting more attention / Leonard Fournette talks about how to beat Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl / Callers give Super Bowl LIX predictions

Hour 1: Ticket prices are down a bit this year for attending the Super Bowl / Josh Allen deserved the AP MVP award for the NFL 2024 regular season / Michael Phillips of MP on the Mic check in from New Orleans / Jayden Daniels is a momma's boy and there's nothing wrong with that

Craig Hoffman & Shawn Syed join as we talk Wizards at the trade deadline, Myles Garrett in the burgundy and gold, and so much more.

Craig Hoffman breaks down the Wizards' move as the trade deadlines winds down and he also gives proper praise to Myles Garrett before telling us what he'd be willing to give up for the star edge rusher

Chris tells you why the Commanders are a favorite to land Myles Garrett and why they shouldn't let Philly land the star edge rusher..... or should they? listen to find out.

The Rooster goes over the Wizards' trades before the deadline and talks about building a culture in order to set up future success rather than tanking.

So much to get to on this Wind Bag Wednesday. The Wizards have traded Kyle Kuzma to Milwaukee, Myles Garrett has requested a trade, what would you give up to get him? All that and more on this episode of the Chris Russell Show.

Rooster and the YIC are BACK on a heater, today with some Breaking News! Kyle Kuzma and Patrick Baldwin have officially been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a second round pick. The fellas give their takes, then we have a conversation about who's to blame for this slow start to the Wizards "teardown" ph…

Lindsay Rhodes of Sumer Sports joins the show LIVE from New Orleans to discuss the big game, potential WR markets that you can take advantage of on Sunday, and the Commanders potential future. Then Rooster and Lynnell discuss what they would give up for Myles Garrett.

Rooster and Lynnell discuss other potential trade targets this offseason besides the great Myles Garrett. Then, Alex Ovechkin scored a buzzer beater last night with 0.1 seconds to go. That goal gets him within 17 of the Great One Wayne Gretzky. Finally we close out the program with Dumb Dumb of the Day!…