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


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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


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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

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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

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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.


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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.

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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.


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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!


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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


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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. 


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