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| The Boy Auction Extravaganza 3 | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:03:21 | |
It's NHL draft time. 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 | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:52:07 | |
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! | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:46:04 | |
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 | 15 Mar 2024 | 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 | 07 Mar 2024 | 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 | 01 Mar 2024 | 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 | 23 Feb 2024 | 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.social You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord | |||
| The Story of The Code | 16 Feb 2024 | 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 | 09 Feb 2024 | 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 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 | |||
| Changes in Sports Media featuring Greg Wyshynski | 02 Feb 2024 | 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.social 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 | |||
| Come Hell or High Water | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:59:07 | |
This week, through floods and internet outages, Trevor, SJ, and John talk about the week in hockey and Trevor's experience at the Canucks' Pride Night game. 0:00 Trevor welcomes SJ and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 3:00 In this week's PWHL update, the crew discusses how Minnesota is an unstoppaple juggernaut, Marie-Philip Poulin is the greatest, the first PWHL shootout, and The Abby Roque Experience. 19:23 Patrick Roy is back in the NHL, as head coach of the New York Islanders. 25:54 Corey Perry is back. Two months ago, the Blackhawks terminated his contract for an alcohol-fueled "workplace incident." This week, the Oilers signed him to a one-year deal. 30:01 A quick breaking news bulletin about the 2018 Canada Men's Junior team. tw:SA 30:37 Trevor went to the Vancouver Canucks' Pride Night game, against the Arizona Coyotes. 41:18 Five teams announced they are leaving the Alberta Junior Hockey League to join the British Columbia Hockey League. which itself left Hockey Canada this season and went independent. The crew talks about what that means for the players. 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 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 | |||
| Guess Who Finally Won a Cup | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:14:11 | |
It's goaltender week at Neutral Zone Hotel. There's a big discussion about goalies that could be on the move, or who should have been on the move, or who teams wish had been on the move before the season. Also, there's some PWHL talk and a Vibes Cup update. 0:00 This week, Benjamin welcomes Trevor and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:38 In this week's PWHL update, the crew discusses the players who will take part in the NHL's All-Star Weekend, NHL cross-promotion of the PWHL, social media a misstep involving Logan Mailloux, and how much fun the beginning of the season has been. 11:51 Alex leads a discussion on the NHL's Goalie Carousel. 51:03 It's time for a Vibes Cup update. 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 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 | |||
| Five Reasons Why Cutter Gauthier Didn't Want to Sign in Philadelphia | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:02:43 | |
It's been a busy week in hockey and the crew is ready to talk about it. The first week of the PWHL season is complete, the USA beat Sweden to win the gold medal at the World Junior Championships, the Philadelphia Flyers don't want Cutter Gauthier, the first round of NHL All-Star selections are in, one of the Connors is injured, and the Leafs gave William Nylander all the money. But even more importantly, something strange is up with Ottawa Senators head coaches. 0:00 Alex welcomes Trevor, SJ, and Jess to the Neutral Zone Hotel 1:35 First, the crew recaps the first week of the PWHL season. 9:32 Next up, the crew recaps the thrilling, amazing USA win in the World Junior Championships, the tournament that no one in the USA cares about unless we win. 15:10 The Flyers traded Cutter Gauthier to the Ducks for Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick. After a discussion of the situation, SJ presents 5 reasons why Gauthier didn't want to sign in Philadelphia. 29:39 The NHL All Star selections are here. The crew has takes on odd selections from the league, and suggestions for who is deserving of the fan vote. 38:38 Connor is injured. No, not that Connor. No not that Connor, either. No, the other one. Right. Connor Bedard is injured and will certainly miss the All-Star Game. The crew talks about his chances to come back and win the Calder. 45:07 The Maple Leafs gave William Nylander all the money and a full no-movement clause. This will certainly work out. 55:06 Trevor has a quiz about Ottawa Senators head coaches. 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 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 | |||
| Introducing the Jim Benning Memorial Trophy | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:58:15 | |
The crew lets you know which teams to bandwagon in the NHL playoffs and then discusses the nominations for the 2nd Annual Neutral Zone Hotel End of Season Awards. You can vote for the winners on discord! Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 01:45 Carney and Stubb skate with the Ottawa Charge 04:35 NHL playoffs bandwagon rankings 21:58 The 2nd Annual Neutral Zone Hotel End of Season Award Nominations! 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 | |||
| They Should Hold the Winter Classic in Seattle Every Year | 05 Jan 2024 | 01:15:36 | |
This week, the crew discusses two big games that happened on New Year's Day: The first PWHL game and the NHL Winter Classic. Also, the Ottawa Senators have a new GM, Benjamin drops in live from the PWHL game in Ottawa, and the crew proposes a New Year's resolution every NHL team. 0:00 John welcomes Alex, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:21 Neutral Zone Hotel presents New Year's resolutions for the Atlantic Division. 6:05 The crew discusses the naming of Ottawa Senators President of Hockey Operations and Interim GM Steve Staios as the non-Interim GM. 11:55 The crew discusses the first PWHL game, held on New Year's Day, between New York and Toronto. 20:56 New Year's resolutions for the Central Division. 26:18 SJ was at the Winter Classic in Seattle. They relate their experience and the crew discusses the game, possible teams and locations for future Winter Classics, and the Oakland A's. 52:47 New Year's resolutions for the Metro. 58:02 Benjamin calls in to give a live report from the first PWHL game in Ottawa. 1:10:19 New Year's resolutions for the Pacific Division. 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 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 | |||
| Where in the World are the Hurricanes Prospects? | 26 Dec 2023 | 01:28:24 | |
It's a holiday week, and so it's a skeleton crew at the Neutral Zone Hotel this week. John and Benjamin are here to introduce a collection of previously recorded, but unheard segments. Yes, it's a clip show. We have a habit of running long, and so here are a couple of segments cut from recent episodes, and also a couple of games that we recorded for our third and final test episode, recorded back in September. 0:00 John welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 6:14 The crew plays a game of Connections that goes a little awry. 17:43 Benjamin gives a dramatic reading from one of Don Cherry's books. 28:46 A discussion about the 2024 NHL draft being held at The Sphere in Las Vegas finds its way to another discussion about Don Cherry in this full-length unedited segment from Episode 13. 39:32 The crew plays another game from Episode 0.3, a quiz about NHL player nicknames presented by Trevor. 50:32 It's the old staple of clip shows, the blooper reel. 1:05:06 In a segment cut from Episode 13 so that we could fit the entire interview with Cole Redhorse Taylor, SJ presents a quiz about where in the world the Carolina Hurricanes prospects are playing this year. 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 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 | |||
| The Loser Point Merchant Marines | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:01:34 | |
On this week's show, the crew previews a lot of things that are going to take place in the next few weeks: The inaugural PWHL season, the Winter Classic, and the World Junior Championships. But first, the crew discusses DJ Smith, the latest NHL head coach to be fired this season. The episode also includes the usual off-topic digressions, including some fun facts about Pierre McGuire and Benjamin's Don Cherry impression. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Jess, SJ, and John to their shift on staff at the Neutral Zone Hotel. They immediately go off on a tangent about Benjamin's beer advent calendar. 4:08 The Ottawa Senators have fired head coach DJ Smith and assistant coach Davis Payne and replaced them with two people who were waiting in the wings for this moment: former Senators head coach Jacques Martin and former Senators great Daniel Alfredsson. The crew discuss why this happened and talk a little about Jacques Martin's last three head coaching jobs in Ottawa, Florida, and Montreal. 16:02 Next up, it's a PWHL season preview. It's almost time for the start of the PWHL season and the crew has the latest updates, including news about the Canadian broadcasts, the state of ticket sales, and Cassie Campbell's move from broadcasting to the PWHL front office. 31:10 The crew embarks on a quick digression about how awful Pierre McGuire is and Benjamin gives a beer update. 33:54 It's World Junior Championships preview time! The crew discuss the Punch Up in Piestany, the United States and Canada rosters, some all-time name havers, and which of the teams the we follow that have prospects in the tournament. 48:21 It's time to bash Pierre McGuire some more as the crew discusses just how creepy he is. 49:13 Finally, the crew previews the upcoming NHL Winter Classic Presented by some gambling site, probably. The Winter Classic will be in Seattle this year and SJ will be there. 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 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 | |||
| Oops! All Tangents! | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:54:03 | |
On this week's show, the crew struggles to stay on topic. They discuss the latest in AHL and NHL suspensions, ugly hits, the start of the PWHL season, the number of jerseys in John's closet, the Caps moving to Virginia, how the Lightning are almost as bad as the Senators but the Senators aren't as bad as you think, Vegas' overtime record, Hughes-a-Palooza, and how the Kings are on track to win the Presdent's Trophy. Also, Trevor manifests a win for the Seattle Kraken, Jess and John talk about the times they traveled to see a team get blown out at home, Jess drops a magnificent segue, and the crew opens a pack of hockey cards. 0:00 Jess welcomes John and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift. 2:40 First up, it's PWHL update time! The teams have announced final rosters. The crew discusses the final rosters and the upcoming start of the season on January 1. 17:17 There were several violent hits and two suspensions in the NHL over the last week. The crew, of course, has thoughts on the hits, the suspensions, and getting ugly hits out of the game. They also have thoughts on Bob Nardella's ten-game suspension as coach of the AHL's Chicago Wolves for using a homophobic slur against an official. 31:30 Next up, the crew talks about some interesting things they found in the NHL standings this week. 47:29 Finally, it's time for another round of Crack-a-Pack. Trevor opens a fresh pack of hockey cards and the crew remember some guys. 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 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 Shouldn't Be a Controversy, But It Is (Featuring Cole Redhorse Taylor) | 08 Dec 2023 | 01:08:59 | |
This week's episode features a continuation of our discussion on neck protection and some salary cap talk before an amazing discussion with Dakota artist Cole Redhorse Taylor, from the Prarie Island Community, about his art and designing the goalie mask that Marc-Andre Fleury wore in warmups on the Wild's Native American Heritage Night. This week, Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift. 3:04 First, the crew has a short discussion about the IIHF's new rule requiring neck protection for events at all levels, including the Olympics, and what that might mean in the NHL. 8:38 The NHL announced that the salary cap will be going up approximately $4.5 million next year. The crew discusses how much that might help the teams with the highest payrolls. 18:37 Next summer's draft will be the last centralized NHL draft, so they're throwing a big draft party at James Dolan's utterly ridiculous Sphere in Las Vegas as a final hurrah. 20:42 Benjamin and Trevor introduce special guest Cole Redhorse Taylor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. Cole talks with the crew about his art, how he got started, how his art reflects and is inspired by his heritage and his people, and how he came to work with the Minnesota Wild to design the goalie mask and another piece that were auctioned off in conjunction with the Wild's Native American Heritage Night. You can find more information about Cole at his website and social media: https://coleredhorsetaylor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coleredhorsetaylor https://www.facebook.com/coleredhorsetaylorart/ 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 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 | |||
| More Penalties than the NHL Has Rakes to Step On | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:10:41 | |
It was another ridiculous news week in the NHL. Marc-Andre Fleury broke a stupid rule, Corey Perry broke an unspecified rule and got fired, the Panthers and Senators broke all the rules and got kicked out of the game, and Dean Evason forgot to tell his goalies to make a save and he got fired. The crew breaks all that down, talks up the start of the PWHL season, and introduces a new segment, The Vibes Cup. Trevor welcomes Alex, Benjamin, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift. 01:42 First up, the crew talks about Monday night's Panthers-Senators game. If you missed it, an entire line was tossed from the game 12 minutes into the third period. 05:37 The coaching shuffle continues as Dean Evason is fired by the Minnesota Wild and replaced with John Hynes. 14:30 Marc-Andre Fleury becomes the latest player to break the NHL's rule on not visibly supporting causes on the ice. 23:10 Corey Perry's contract is terminated by the Chicago Blackhawks. The crew reflects on the things that the team got right and what still needs some work. 36:23 Patrick Kane signs for a year in Detroit. The crew is not particularly hopeful it will work out well. 42:34 Benjamin gives a quick update on the announcement of the first games of the PWHL season and the status of his season tickets. 47:29 Trevor introduces The Vibes Cup. Which team has the best vibes? Which has the worst? It's time for a vibe check at the first quarter of the season. 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 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 | |||
| Presenting the Fake World Cup of Hockey(tm) | 24 Nov 2023 | 01:13:46 | |
It's an American Thanksgiving special edition of Neutral Zone Hotel. All of our Canadian hosts are working while SJ and Alex are off. We have a special report on the Mullet Arena Experience(tm) from our friend Nick. But before that, there is plenty of dicussion on Luke Prokop's callup to the AHL, the NHL's Global Series games in Sweden, The Fake World Cup of Hockey, the province of Quebec paying up to $7 million to bring the Los Angeles Kings to Quebec City for some preseason games, and the opening of PWHL training camps. First up, Jess welcomes Benjamin, Trevor, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:34 We would like to note that we all saw the news about an NHL player who was arrested for an act of domestic violence. There is a brief mention of this fact and a quick note about why we are not talking abour it on this week's episode. We expect to cover the subject in a thoughtful, in depth, manner sometime in the future. If this announcement is something you do not wish to listen to, please skip from 2:34 to the start of the next segment at 3:53. 3:52 Luke Prokop, the first openly gay player signed to an NHL contract, was called up from the ECHL to the Milwaukee Admirals, making him the first openly gay player to play a game in the AHL. The crew discusses this and talks about Luke's story and why it is important. 21:04 The crew discusses the recent NHL Global Series games in Sweden. Oddly, none of us tuned in to watch the Leafs play the Senators at 8AM. 34:19 The NHL is proposing a Fake World Cup of Hockey in 2025. The tournament would feature games in North America between Team Canada and Team United States, games in Europe between Team Finland and Team Sweden, and a final round somewhere. The crew, unsurprisingly, has thoughts. 40:58 The government of Quebec is going to pay up to $7 million to bring the Los Angeles Kings to Quebec City for a couple of preseason games. The Canadiens said they would have done it for free. Benjamin is not happy and he's going to tell you why. 49:13 PWHL training camps are opening and the crew is excited. Too bad about those jerseys. 59:16 Speaking of the Kings, our friend Nick recently traveled to Arizona to see the Kings play the Coyotes at Mullet Arena. Jess and Benjamin welcome him to the Neutral Zone Hotel's guest lounge to talk about it. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, you can reach out to: Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/ USA: https://www.thehotline.org/ or 1-800-799-SAFE If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Special guest Nick Vasquez can be found on X at @NickVaz 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 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 | |||
| The Oilers are a PDO Trainwreck | 17 Nov 2023 | 01:06:04 | |
This week SJ welcomes Jess, Alex, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 1:52 The Oilers finally fired coach Jay Woodcroft and replaced him with Connor McDavid's junior coach and noted shithead Paul Coffey. The crew has thoughts. 37:01 John leads a discussion on some statistical records set by all-time bad NHL teams and the crew decided whether or not this year's Sharks can break those records. 48:31 Alex has four surprising teams this season: one from each division. 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 | |||
| Thatcher Demko Learns about Rule 69 | 09 Nov 2023 | 01:16:18 | |
This week Benjamin welcomes Trevor and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel where they once again are faced with poor starts, hot seats, and suspensions. 9:34 The crew discusses the Oilers waiving Jack Campbell and how hot Jay Woodcroft's seat is. 18:44 Andrew Mangiapane got suspended for one game for mauling Jared McCann. The crew, unsurpringly, has takes. 26:33 The crew analyzes the horrible start to the Sharks' season. 41:45 It's break time! 9 episodes and half the members of the staff, SJ, Jess, and Trevor, finally get to take a break and watch a hockey 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 | |||
| More Talk About Suspensions and Team Names | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:58:30 | |
Alex welcomes Benjamin, Jess, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 4:06 First up this week, a discussion of the tragic death of Adam Johnson, who was killed by a skate cut in a professional game in England. Next up, it's suspension news. The crew discuss two suspensions announced in the last week. 16:13 Ottawa's Shane Pinto was suspended 41 games for a breach of the NHL's gambling rules. 28:07 Boston's Charlie McAvoy was suspended for a head shot on Florida's Oliver Ekman-Larsson. 33:52 In the second half of the show, the crew turns first to the plight of the Calgary Flames, owners of the second-worst record in the league for October. 49:48 The PWHL made a trademark filing for six possible team names... and they're bad. Really bad. 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 | |||
| We've Returned to the Moon (And the Leafs Still Haven't Won a Cup) | 10 Apr 2026 | 01:01:59 | |
The NZH crew contemplates the moon, the PWHL, and what a disaster this season was for a lot of NHL teams. Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel 01:29 Artemis II has gone to the moon 04:24 PWHL Updates: Carla McLeod, Torrent on the brink, season ticket renewals going out, Charge arena news 20:20 NHL Team Distaster Ranking 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 Frozen... It's a Frenzy... It's the Frozen Frenzy | 27 Oct 2023 | 01:04:25 | |
This week Alex welcomes John, SJ, and Jess back to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 1:46 First, John and SJ update the crew on their feelings about their teams' start to the season. Spoiler alert: it's not good. Taping day was a big news day and the crew talk through a few of the stories: 5:41 First up, it was Craig Anderson Day in Ottawa. 8:30 Then, it's yet another update in the NHL Pride Tape saga as the league rescinds its idiotic ban following Travis Dermott's use of it in a game on Saturday night. 25:32 In the second segment, John leads a discussion on the theme night schedules of the various NHL teams. 38:27 In the third segment, the crew discusses the upcoming Heritage Classic game between the Oilers and Canucks: 39:57 A look at this year's uniforms 45:59 A (very) brief look at the venue 48:37 A discussion of the injury to Connor McDavid that may keep him out of the game 51:51 Rasmus Andersson is going to miss the Heritage Classic, and maybe he should have thought of that before boarding Patrik Laine in the last two seconds of a blowout loss. 58:10 Finally, the reason for the random interjections throughout this episode is revealed to be three members of the crew watching ESPN's Frozen Frenzy feed on another device during recording. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Crew Emily Mowbray designed our fabulous logo You can follow us @neutralzonehotel on Instagram and @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social on Bluesky 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 | |||
| There Are Always More Rakes To Step On | 20 Oct 2023 | 01:09:32 | |
This week, Benjamin welcomes Alex, Jess, and Trevor to their shift at the Neutral Zone Hotel. 1:31 The crew talks about how they're feeling about the start of the season. 8:23 The crew quickly discusses recent signings by the Winnipeg Jets and the Buffalo Sabres. 17:48 This week's PWHL updates include training camp rosters and waiver rules. In the second segment, the crew talks more about the NHL Pride Tape ban: 25:18 Trevor and Jess give their thoughts on the NHL Pride Tape ban, and the crew discuss updates over the past week, including front office pushback and whether players will use Pride Tape despite the ban 45:14 Two of the 200 Hockey Men, Brian Burke and Ron McLean, issue statements, as does the PWHL 55:27 A discussion about a possible Third(!) Memo from the NHL. Maybe one more draft and they'll get it. No, who are we kidding? They'll never get it. 1:00:53 In the final segment, Trevor has brought a new game, McCannections 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 may be for everyone, but the NHL isn't | 13 Oct 2023 | 01:12:31 | |
This week, Alex welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and John for their shift in the Neutral Zone Hotel. 1:40 The crew discusses the biggest story on opening day of the NHL season: The NHL's ban on specialty jerseys, Pride Tape, and any other on ice support for "special initiatives," instituted because seven players opted out of wearing special warmup jerseys on Pride nights last year. 47:53 Next up is our first ever movie review. SJ has watched Slap Shot for the first time, and has thoughts. 1:04:19 Finally, the members of the crew talk about one surprising thing, positive or negative, about their teams on the first night of the season. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team Logo design by Emily Mowbray 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 | |||
| Contracts, Injuries, War, and Racism | 06 Oct 2023 | 01:15:48 | |
This week on the Neutral Zone Hotel, Benjamin welcomes the crew, SJ, Alex, and John, to their shift 02:30 First, the crew discuss a new contract for Trevor Zegras 09:00 Shane Pinto rejects what he considers a lowball offer from the Ottawa Senators 15:48 The WHL does another racism, Kai Uchacz is named captain of the Red Deer Rebels 20:35 The crew discuss what Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury means for the Tampa Bay Lightning 29:09 In the second part of the show, Benjamin leads a deep dive on the effects of the Russian war on Ukraine on the game of hockey. 31:12 The start of the war, and the response of the NHL and IIHF 36:18 The effects of the war on the NHL and NHL players 55:08 How the KHL has been affected by the war 1:01:26 The effects on Ukranian players, both in Ukraine and refugees Eliezer Sherbatov's interview is available here: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/03/eliezer-sherbatov-israeli-canadian-ice-hockey-player-escape-ukraine Sergei Varlamov's interview is available here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/longform/a-former-nhlers-bravery-and-sacrifice-on-the-ground-in-ukraine/ Read Volodymyr Karpachov's story here: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/how-a-15-year-old-escaped-war-in-ukraine-and-found-refuge-in-ottawas-hockey-rinks Read about or view Margo Biestuzheva's story at: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-a-minnesota-hockey-league-helped-a-ukrainian-refugee-and-her-family-feel-at-home-i-love-this-community/ Note: The text thread Nikita Zadorov discussed in the quoted interview was started by Sergei Bobrovsky, not Zadorov. 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 | |||
| Did you know Jordan Spence was born in Australia? | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:12:56 | |
Trevor introduces this week's crew at the Neutral Zone Hotel: Alex, Jess, and SJ 1:53 The crew discuss the first ever NHL preseason games in Australia, played this week between the Kings and Coyotes, in an arena three times the size of Arizona's home building! 15:29 The crew talk about how awesome it was that two NHL teams finally had some female coaches behind the bench for preseason games, and Jess presents the NHL with a timetable for hiring its first non-male head coach. Tick tick tick. 23:09 The crew discusses WHL coach Kevin Constantine allegedly using a racial epithet at a player. 32:47 The crew tries to figure out what constitutes a reasonable contract for Steven Stamkos at this point in his career. 53:31 It's time to Remember Some Guys(tm) by playing a round of Crack-a-Pack. In Crack-a-Pack, Trevor uses nerd dice to choose a pack of hockey cards from his stash. Once he opens the pack, the crew has to talk about whatever players appear on the cards in the pack. 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 | |||
| Give me your phone, I want to see your pictures | 22 Sep 2023 | 01:16:01 | |
This week, SJ welcomes Alex, Trevor, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:14 Alex leads a discussion on Mike Babcock's resignation as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the second half of the show, the panel does a deep dive on the new Professional Womens Hockey League: 36:43 SJ briefly summarizes how the PWHL came to be. 39:38 Alex, Trevor, and John suggest possible names for the new teams. 49:12 The panel talk about their relationship to womens' hockey up to now. 55:50 SJ leads a discussion about the results of the first PWHL draft. 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 | |||
| Episode 01: A Very Special Season Preview | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:48:56 | |
For the premiere episode, all six cohosts check into the Neutral Zone Hotel to present a very special preview of the upcoming 2023-2024 NHL season. 2:02 The panel recites a haiku for each and every NHL team as a preview of their season to come. 41:18 Each member of the panel discusses one thing that they are looking forward to in the upcoming hockey season. 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 | |||
| Neutral Zone Hotel Trailer | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:01:15 | |
Coming soon... Neutral Zone Hotel, a podcast about hockey. 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 | |||
| Cody Glass has 16 goals for the Devils?! | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:04:50 | |
The Neutral Zone Hotel loves junior hockey, the Habs, and talking about weird management decisions in the NHL. Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:12 An unplanned discussion on Canadian junior hockey 11:39 John Tortorella in Vegas and what are coaches even for anyway 25:10 Brad Treliving is fired and the media's Leafs obsession 51:21 Benjamin really loves the Habs 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 | |||
| A Very Special Episode: The Downfall of Alan Eagleson | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:08:44 | |
Because the last Alan Eagleson episode was really long and we didn't have a huge amount to talk about, here's Episode 7 of the History's Greatest Bastards series. Hope you have fun! 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 | |||
| What Color is Your Medal, Luke? | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:10:08 | |
0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 5:31 - Mailbag time! 34:23 - Part 6 of the Alan Eagleson series. 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 | |||
| I'm Starting to Think Chris Drury Isn't Good at his Job | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:42:03 | |
The Olympics are over, the leagues are back in swing, and it's trade deadline season. The crew discusses the NHL deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the next segment of the Alan Eagleson saga. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily, Madison, and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:18 The crew recaps the NHL trade deadline. More like trade dudline, amirite? 29:09 Alex recaps the Penguins season so far. 55:38 Episode 5 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards: The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson. 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 | |||
| Big Salute to Fanfic Writers | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:44:42 | |
Lively discussion this week as the LA Kings fire Jim Hiller, Elliotte Friedman says something gross, we play a very fun game, and we continue learning about all-time jerk Alan Eagleson! Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:00 The LA Kings fire Jim Hiller (finally) 17:57 Discussing the gross thing Elliotte Friedman said on HNIC 29:43 Let's play Connexions! 1:03:40 Episode 4 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson 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 At Its Best and Worst | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:41:23 | |
The crew discusses the Olympic gold medal games, post-game shenanigans, and the next chapter in the saga of notorious crime-doer Alan Eagleson. Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trever, Madison, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:25 Olympic women's gold medal game 12:46 Olympic men's gold medal game 23:51 Everything that happened after the men's gold medal game 49:47 We still love hockey 1:02:33 Episode 3 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson 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 | |||
| Alina Müller Bronze Medal Winning Goal Prediction | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:20:37 | |
The crew discusses the Olympics, a new PWHL documentary, and more on Alan Eagleson. Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 05:03 Olympic women's hockey tournament 14:07 Olympic men's hockey tournament 20:19 Critiquing the Olympic hockey broadcasts 29:19 The inaugural season of the PWHL is covered on The Rise, a docu-series on the growth of women's sports 37:22 Episode 2 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson 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 | |||
| Did Las Vegas win PWHL expansion? | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:04:34 | |
Today we chatted about the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL coaching carousel, from John Tortorella and Ryan Craig to Jim Hiller, Peter Laviolette, and (somehow still) Mike Babcock. We then moved on to some scintillating PWHL awards discussion and a retrospective on the expansion process and entry draft, which was happening as we recorded. Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 01:52 Calendar updates for the podcast (Mailbag next week! Send in your questions!) 03:03 Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup and the Vegas Golden Knights lose 14:16 Jim Hiller hired as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs 18:26 Peter Laviolette hired as the head coach of the LA Kings 21:46 Cursed to talk about Mike Babcock again 33:42 PWHL awards talk 37:18 PWHL entry draft and expansion process discussion 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 | |||
| Olympic Mans Hockey Time | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:30:43 | |
0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Emily and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:15 - Trevor leads a discussion of the recently passed Jim Robson. 5:54 - USA thumps Team Canada 5-0 in Women's Olympic Round Robin action. 14:44 - Artemi Panarin is traded to LA for spare parts and a few extra pucks. 19:21 - Emily leads Olympic Mans Hockey Time for Canada and the USA. 32:46 - Benjamin talks about Teams Czechia, Finland, and Sweden. 40:00 - Trevor talks about Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany. 50:15 - Episode 1 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson 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 | |||
| Olympic Women's Hockey Preview and Goalie Fights | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:10:23 | |
0:00 - Benjamin welcomes today's guests to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:32 - Swayman and Vasilevskiy tee off at the Winter Classic and a discussion of career Gordie Howe Hat Tricks for goaltenders 10:12 - Benjamin walks us through the recent history of international women's hockey 30:26 - Emily takes us through Team Canada and Team USA 47:43 - SJ brings us through a discussion of medal longshots Czechia, Finland, and Sweden 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 | |||
| Cowards and Villains at USA Hockey | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:28:12 | |
The crew discusses USA Hockey's transgender participation ban, transphobic PWHL player Britta Curl-Salemme, and a special guest joins to discuss her own perspective as a transgender hockey player. At the end, we pivot to a discussion on the impact of Heated Rivalry across the pro hockey world. Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and special guest Heather to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:47 The crew discusses USA Hockey's new transgender participation ban. 21:51 The PWHL still lacks a gender inclusion policy and Britta Curl-Salemme is sponsored by a vocally anti-trans organization. 40:49 Special guest Heather joins to talk about her own journey as a trans hockey player and fan and the personal impact of the ban. 1:08:17 The impact of Heated Rivalry on real life hockey. 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 | |||
| 1.5 Literal Poster Children for the PWHL | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:10:10 | |
This week, we find out how Gary Bettman learned of Heated Rivalry and have a little chat about the failing New York Rangers. Discussion of two trades in two leagues and the most recent PWHL Takeover game round out the episode. 0:00 Episode 691 of As the Puck Spins. 9:10 Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 10:14 The gang discuss the most recent letter to NY Rangers fans from the GM, where the last Rangers retool went wrong, and guess whether or not the new retool will work. 37:09 Discussion of the Kiefer Sherwood NHL trade as well as the six player swap in the PWHL. 55:02 A brief discussion of Takeover DC that morphs into Takeover Denver talk. 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 | |||
| Did Dark Web Witches Turn Around the Maple Leafs' Season? | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:07:30 | |
This week, the minor leagues get fresh new CBAs, Benjamin travels to Halifax to see the PWHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets have a new coach. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 3:13 It's new CBA time for the minor leagues, as both the AHL and ECHL have new labor deals. 32:24 Benjamin went to Halifax for the PWHL Takeover Tour game between the Ottawa Charge and Boston Fleet. 47:37 The Dean Evason Experiment is over in Columbus. The crew talks about the hiring of Rick Bowness, then examines the hot seats of NHL coaches. 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 | |||
| One Hundredth Episode Celebration! | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:05:59 | |
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew discusses the 2026 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game in Miami, the results, gameplay and attendance of the World Junior Championship that recently concluded in Minnesota, and then they celebrate their 100th episode by playing a hockey trivia game centered around the number 100. Benjamin welcomes Madison, Trevor, John, and special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel 02:49 2026 Winter Classic 33:35 World Junior Championship in Minnesota 46:05 100th episode trivia! 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 | |||
| Welcome to the International Boy Invitational Tournament | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:02:50 | |
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew talks about the World Junior Championship and wraps up their thoughts on hit TV show Heated Rivalry. Benjamin welcomes Emily, SJ, and special guest Ben Krall to the Neutral Zone Hotel 04:16 World Juniors in Minnesota 35:57 Heated Rivalry wrap-up discussion Make Canada sad by checking out the full World Juniors goal song for Sweden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=durg2CHyADo 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 | |||
| Happy Christmas, Craig! | 24 Dec 2025 | 01:24:29 | |
It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game. 0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel 1:22 The crew says hello to Craig 5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after 12:55 The Popcorn Report 16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel 28:29 A Winter Classic preview 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 | |||
| Lamentations of the Canucks and Sabres | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:27:30 | |
The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week. Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel 01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other 10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad 28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster 40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo Kekäläinen 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 | |||
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