Neutral Zone Hotel is an unapologetically left-leaning, inclusive podcast about hockey, topics around hockey, and, sometimes, things that aren't hockey. The show features a rotating crew of six hosts and their special guests, who will discuss current events, take deep dives into interesting topics, and occasionally break for a bit of fun. We welcome all fans, new and old, to check into the Neutral Zone Hotel with us.
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0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:38 In the first part of our NHL Draft wrapup, the crew discusses the pre-draft trades.
24:33 The crew moves on to discuss the draft itself and its host, Justin Bieber.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Never Woohoo Texas
Season 3 · Episode 39
Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 52:07
A mostly light palate cleanser as we move towards the end of the season, featuring a fairly fun and informative game, a deeply useless and ridiculous game, and Trade Talk.
0:00: Benjamin welcomes Madison, Emily, and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:04: Discussion of the various trades (Raddysh, Tkachuk, trades of that nature)
16:48: The gang plays Wikipedia Third Line Jeopardy (this is the fun and informative game)
36:22: The gang plays Old Timey Hockey Player or WWII General, Nickname Edition (this is the deeply useless and ridiculous game)
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
It's Awards Time, Baby!
Season 3 · Episode 30
Friday, April 24, 2026 • Duration 46:04
This week, the crew talks awards and playoffs.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
1:58 SJ gives an updated on the Everett Silvertips
10:17 It's time to announce the winners of the 2026 Neutral Zone Hotel Awards.
17:54 A discussion about the start of the NHL playoffs turns into wide ranging discussion on NHL ownership and history.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Trade Deadline Special
Season 1 · Episode 27
Friday, March 15, 2024 • Duration 01:08:30
This week, the crew recaps the trade deadline.
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:31 The crew summarizes the NHL trade deadline: 2:27 Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks 27:34 New Jersey Devils 35:58 Colorado Avalanche 41:37 Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins 55:51 Quick Hits
1:03:11 In non-trade deadline news, New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended four games for elbowing.
1:06:29 Benjamin gives two quick PWHL updates.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Folks, Don't Eat That
Season 1 · Episode 26
Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 01:09:22
This week, the crew looks forward to the trade deadline, with discussions of a few of the early deals. Also, the Devils fire Lindy Ruff, a rare Connor Bedard rookie card, and a Willy Wonka hot take.
0:00 Alex welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift.
2:48 The Devils have finally fired head coach Lindy Ruff. Benjamin blames Devils management for their problems this year.
17:30 The Leafs traded for Ilya Lyubushkin and the crew is skeptical.
21:53 The Dallas Stars trade for Chris Tanev. The crew is mostly positive on the trade.
29:13 The Vegas Golden Knights traded for Anthony Mantha.
35:28 The Pittsburgh Penguins are in sell mode. Or at least they should be.
49:45 The crew discusses what else they expect before the trade deadline.
51:29 Trevor leads a discussion on the release of a limited edition Connor Bedard rookie card, one of one. Somehow this led to a discussion of Willy Wonka.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Sell Snow to a Sámi
Season 1 · Episode 25
Friday, March 1, 2024 • Duration 01:09:26
It's a big week for the PWHL as new information about playoffs and the draft are released, but before that, the crew discusses Adam Ružička's contract termination. And after that, Benjamin shouts out the SHL's Pride Week.
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:35 Adam Ružička's contract is terminated by the Arizona Coyotes after a video surfaces of the player with what appears to be cocaine. SJ is mad about it.
10:34 It's Hockey Week in Canada Part 2! Trevor and Benjamin reminisce on the conclusion to Trevor's visit to Ottawa. They discuss the Hershey Bears at Laval Rockets, Dallas Stars at Ottawa Senators, and Benjamin's beloved Halifax Mooseheads at Gatineau Olympiques.
34:28 PWHL draft details are released and there is a lot to unpack here, including late-breaking news.
45:31 PWHL Ottawa held a Season Ticket Holder event and Benjamin relays all the big news he learned and why everyone loves Carla McLeod.
54:32 Trevor sends the crew off on a tangent about the PWHL's current lack of a policy on transgender players.
1:00:27 Benjamin tells the crew about SHL Pride Week and how they're doing it right.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Hockey Week in Canada
Season 1 · Episode 24
Friday, February 23, 2024 • Duration 01:11:57
Trevor and Benjamin are traveling to see hockey games in multiple cities and want to talk about it. But first, there is so much news. Jarmo Kekäläinen was fired, Morgan Rielly's suspension was upheld, Jaromir Jagr's number was retired, and it was another big week in the PWHL, with the setting of another attendance record.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes John, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
02:34 The Columbus Blue Jackets have finally fired general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen and the crew has takes.
12:41 Gary Bettman denied Morgan Rielly's appeal of his 5 game suspension for cross-checking Ridley Grieg in the head. The crew discusses what it means for the NHL and the NHLPA.
20:08 The PWHL Battle of Bay Street was a huge success. They sold out the ScotiaBank Arena in Toronto, and set the record for highest attendance at a womens' hockey game.
27:24 Also in PWHL news, Ottawa finally won a game again. Benjamin is relieved.
32:17 Jaromir Jagr's number 68 was retired in Pittsburgh and the crew uses it as an excuse to once again talk about one of the best, and coolest, hockey players ever.
41:37 It's Hockey Week in Canada. Trevor is visiting Benjamin in Ottawa for a week, and they're taking in 6 games across 5 leagues. As of recording, they're 3 games in.
1:00:25 Finally, a little bit more on the NHL's changeover of jersey manufacturer from Adidas to Fanatics.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
The Story of The Code
Season 1 · Episode 23
Friday, February 16, 2024 • Duration 01:03:34
This week, SJ, Benjamin, and Trevor discuss the big PWHL trade, the results of the Rivalry Series, The Code and its place in the game today, and the change of the NHL's jersey supplier from Adidas to Fanatics. Also, why it doesn't matter that Marie-Philip Poulin doesn't have a no-trade clause.
0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
3:29 The first trade in PWHL history happened in the last week. PWHL Boston traded Sophie Jacques to PWHL Minnesota for Susanna Tapani and Abby Cook. The crew breaks down the trade.
11:33 Canada wins the Rivalry Series in a reverse sweep, and SJ is sad. Me? I'm in denial.
17:40 Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly tried to decapitate Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig for the crime of taking a slapshot into an empty net and got his dumb ass suspended five games. Many Leafs fans and media jumped to Rielly's defense, citing The Code. But what exactly is The Code? Benjamin breaks down the history of The Code. Then the crew discusses its place in the game today and its application to the Rielly incident.
38:22 Fanatics is taking over the NHL's jersey manufacturing next season. Will the NHL's jersey quality get noticeably worse? What teams will change their look for next season? The crew has answers. Or guesses, anyway.
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray. We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms. You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
He's All Finnish
Season 1 · Episode 22
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 01:16:30
NOTE: There was some misplaced audio around 24:30 in the original upload. This has been fixed.
It's a big news week. First up, we will note a trigger warning in the final NHL news segment starting at 28:24. There is an update about the SA case against five members of the Canadian World Junior team. There is no discussion of the incident in question, but please skip to the next section if you'd rather not listen. In other news, Sean Monahan and Elias Lindholm were traded. Not for each other. Jesse Puljujärvi signed in Pittsburgh. And the Kings fired head coach Todd McLellan. In this week's PWHL Update, the crew discusses the upcoming neutral site games and a couple of results from last week. And finally, Benjamin has a new game.
0:00 Alex welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Benjamin for their shift to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:10 The crew discusses the Candaiens trading Sean Monahan to the Jets for a first round pick.
6:47 The crew discusses the Flames trading Elias Lindholm to Vancouver.
13:33 Jesse Puljujärvi signs in Pittsburgh and Alex has thoughts.
21:53 The crew talks about changes to the Kings coaching staff: Head coach Todd McLellan was fired, assistant coach Jim Hiller was promoted to interim head coach, and they hired fired Senators coach D.J. Smith as an assistant.
28:24 The crew discusses updates on the case against five members of the 2018 Canada World Junior Team. TW: This case deals with sexual assault. There is no discussion of the details of the incident. But if you need to avoid listening, please jump to the next segment.
38:14 It's time for this week's PWHL update. The league announced neutral site games in Detroit and Pittsburgh. Then there's talk of the big collapse in Ottawa that did not involve the Senators. And finally, Toronto wins a game against Minnesota.
46:40 The NHL All-Star Game held the first Pride Cup, featuring members of the Toronto Gay Hockey Association. It was also a celebration of the 8th anniversary of Pride Tape. Teams were coached by PWHPA Director Brian Burke and NHL Director of Social Impact, Growth and Fan Development Andrew Ference coached the teams. Gary Bettman was on hand to give out the Cup. Benjamin talks a little about how the NHL got something right for a change.
49:31 Benjamin has a game, which may or may not be called Open To Suggestions.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel TeamYou can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily MowbrayYou can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialIf you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discordNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
Changes in Sports Media featuring Greg Wyshynski
Season 1 · Episode 21
Friday, February 2, 2024 • Duration 01:21:32
There are a lot of ups and downs this week. First up, a long discussion about the five players from the 2018 Canadian World Juniors team who are being charged with sexual assault. Then, a fantastic discussion with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski about the changes in sports media over the course of his career. Finally, the crew remembers one guy which turns into both remembering a lot of guys and looking forward to an exciting new wave of womens' hockey.
0:00 Our first segment tonight involves a discussion of sexual assault. Although it does not go in-depth into the incident in question. there is some discussion of the details and they are mentioned in several places in the segment. If you need to skip that segment, please head straight to the second segment at 32:42.
0:36 Benjamin welcomes Trevor and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:59 The crew gets straight into discussing the five players from the 2018 Canada World Juniors team charged with sexually assaulting a woman after a gala the summer after the tournament. The discussion includes the latest updates in the case, the poor manner in which the NHL has handled some previous cases, and the opportunity the league, Hockey Canada, and the sport have to handle these incidents better and hold players accountable.
32:42 Next up, a much lighter segment. Benjamin and John had a conversation with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski about the changing landscape of sports media from newspapers to blogs to podcasts to AI.
58:35 Finally, in our third segment, the crew talks about the lasting impact of Börje Salming on hockey. Without Salming, arguably we wouldn't have had the great influx of Europeans in the NHL in the 1980s and '90s. The crew talks about how much better the NHL is with European players.
You can find Greg Wyshynski's writing at https://www.espn.com/nhl/ and https://www.patreon.com/pucksoup. You can watch him on ESPN's The Drop on YouTube and hear him on non-hockey and hockey-adjacent bonus podcasts at https://www.patreon.com/pucksoup and Wednesdays on The Jeff Marek Show (https://www.sportsnet.ca/590/jeff-marek-show/).
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com Logo design by Emily Mowbray You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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