Neutral Zone Hotel

0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel this week.

1:19 The crew reflects on the recent increase in interest in not only the PWHL, but in womens' sports generally and what that means for all of the leagues in the future. 

15:46 The crew talks PWHL playoff clinching scenarios.

19:16 The crew discusses the Buffalo Sabres hiring former head coach Lindy Ruff to replace Don Granato and Benjamin recounts the history of Lindy Ruff in Buffalo. SPOILER WARNING: Benjamin spoils the ending of Old Yeller. 

29:44 The crew discusses what they have found interesting in the playoffs so far. 

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0:00 Alex welcomes John, Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

2:47 The crew discusses the final games of the Women's World Championships.

13:34 The Arizona Coyotes are moving to Utah. Sort of. The players, coaches, and front office staff are going and the name, IP, and AHL affiliate are staying in Arizona. Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo has five years to build an arena in Arizona and pay back the purchase price to reinstate the Coyotes.

15:43 Since Meruelo is retaining the Coyotes name, the team in Utah is going to need a name. The crew reads listener suggestions for a name and shares their own ideas.

35:06 The crew talks about what's next for the Utah Placeholders.

42:27 Finally, the crew gives its thoughts on how likely it is that Meruelo can meet the NHL's conditions. 

50:58 The NHL Coaching Carousel is open for business. Joel Quenneville has started making the rounds again trying to launder his reputation enough that he can get another coaching job just as there is an opening in Buffalo.

1:01:32 It's NHL Awards Time! The crew hands out the major awards.

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0:00 Alex welcomes Benjamin and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

1:13 Benjamin and John went to Utica last weekend to watch four games of the Womens' World Championships. Benjamin survived to tell the tale of his experience attending the Women's World Championships last weekend. (I did not survive, R.I.P. me)

16:28 PWHL updates: The crew talks about the teams starting to announce pride nights, Ottawa has sent out its season ticket renewals, and a little bit about the arena situation for a few teams.

29:21 The crew discusses Landon DuPont, who is only the second player ever to be granted exceptional status in the WHL.

40:18 The crew discusses the Eastern Conference wild card race.

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0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:17 The ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers has been forced to fold, a week before the end of the season. 
16:31 Ivan Fedotov was released by his KHL team and has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers.
28:09 Trevor gives a quick update on the Vancouver Canucks and SJ gives an update on the Seattle Kraken.
43:45 SJ has watched every NHL team broadcast this season and gives their top and bottom 4..

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0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex and Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:35 Benjamin discusses the current state of the Montreal Canadiens.
3:48 Alex discusses the current state of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
7:10 A truckload of Jaromír Jágr bobbleheads was stolen. The crew is on the case.
11:43 Sam Reinhart and Zach Hyman have each scored 50 goals for the first time in their careers, and they scored the 50th on the same day. 
18:49 Tom Wilson has been suspended. Again. 
29:36 He Gets Us is a Penguins sponsor this season and the crew has thoughts.
34:18 PWHL New York is going to stop playing games in Bridgeport because it's not working. 
40:11 An update on the PWHL standings. 
49:37 It's game time! Trevor leads a round of McCannections.

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It was a big week for the PWHL and the crew has a lot of thoughts about it. They then pivot to a more depressing, but necessary discussion of NHL enforcers, CTE, and death.

SJ welcomes Trevor and Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:29  PWHL Takeover Weekend was a smashing success in Detroit and Pittsburgh. Benjamin talks about attending the game in Pittsburgh and also shares some bar stories from the trip. 
  
16:22  The first ever PWHL Trade Deadline has passed. The crew breaks down the two trades that occurred.
  
28:44  Trevor gives us a rundown on what the newly announced PWHL hockey cards could look like when they finally debut.
  
37:10  The recent tragic death of former NHL enforcer Chris Simon leads the crew to tackle the heavy topic of CTE and early death among former NHL players. Content warning on this segment for discussion of suicide, mental health issues, and substance addiction. If you are currently in crisis, call 988 in the United States or Canada for help.
  
56:27  The crew ends with a very quick roundup of a few other news items that surfaced in the NHL this week from GM meetings to Arizona land auctions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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