It's game night at the Neutral Zone Hotel. But first the crew talks trading cards and teams that can't win.

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

3:24 Two guys in Saskatchewan were ripped off by a disreputable trading card dealer in Quebec. Resident card collector Trevor explains the situation.

11:27 The crew talks about roster construction and what it means to teams like Sabres and Red Wings who just can't seem to win.

21:05 Benjamin hosts a round of Jeopardy.

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This week, the PWHL takes too many breaks, Maggie Flaherty is suspended, Jacob Trouba is traded, and Benjamin recounts the history of international hockey tournaments.

0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

1:37 First up is a discussion about the length of the PWHL schedule because of the large number of international breaks.

8:11 The Minnesota Frost's Maggie Flaherty was suspended 2 games for a hit on Boston’s Alina Müller.

10:26 The Rangers traded captain Jacob Trouba to Anaheim and then signed Igor Shesterkin to an extension.

22:25 THe Chicago Blackhawks have fired head coach Luke Richardson and replaced him with interim coach Anders Sorenson.

26:49 Colorado has traded all the goaltenders for all the Wood tenders.

34:40 The final rosters for the Four Nations tournament have been revealed and so Benjamin was inspired to lead a discussion on the history of international hockey tournaments. 

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Another West Coast Best Coast episode as Trevor and SJ talk the PWHL first weekend and NHL Vibes.

0:00 Trevor welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

2:13 We discuss the first weekend of play in the PWHL from Sarah Fillier's offensive prowess to what we think of the new uniforms on the ice.

29:41 It's the return of the Vibes Cup! We survey the vibes across the league from not so good vibes in Seattle, okay vibes in Vancouver, and immaculate vibes in Minnesota.

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This week, the crew celebrates American Thanksgiving, looks forward to the start of the PWHL season, and discusses violence in the NHL.

0:00 SJ welcomes Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel

2:49 Trevor and SJ discuss what they're thankful for this year.

12:56 We look forward to the PWHL season 2 start this Saturday and the neutral site games in Seattle and Vancouver. We also discuss the offerings on the PWHL shop.

34:18 Trevor tells SJ about the February 2000 incident in which Marty McSorley slashes Donald Brashear in the head during a game between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins. They discuss McSorley's recent comments on Vancouver radio on the incident and how violence in the NHL is disciplined and perceived today. 

Throwback: Marty McSorley Slashes Donald Brashear Full Incident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2L4M7yih1w

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This week, the crew chats about the PWHL Takover Tour before turning to NHL news, and they wrap things up with a fun little game.

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

1:50 The crew discusses the PWHL Takeover Tour neutral site games.

17:47 Ryan Reaves hits Darnell Nurse in the head and receives a 5 game suspension.

24:07 Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery is fired.

32:05 The Pittsburgh Penguins trade Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals. We discuss what that means for the Penguins this year.
 
44:04 Canucks forward JT Miller takes an indefinite leave of absence from the team.

51:46 The salary cap may go up significantly and we celebrate with a new game called Who They Pay For?

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This week, the crew talks about news coming out of the NCAA, CHL, and PWHL before offering a few thoughts on the NHL. 

0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

1:26 The NCAA has changed its rules and now CHL players will be eligible to play in college. The crew has takes.

27:14 London Knights player Landon Sim was suspended five games for using language that violates the league's code of conduct. The crew discusses this and other recent suspensions in the CHL. 

39:26 There is a lot happening in the PWHL this week and the crew has all the updates. 

53:45 Finally, a couple of quick NHL thoughts.

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This week at the Hotel, Alex Ovechkin scores lots of goals, Sarah Fillier has signed with the Sirens, Alex gives a quiz, and SJ reviews a book. Also, John Tortorella swears a lot. 

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

1:55 Unlike last year, this year Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. 

9:50 First overall PWHL draft pick Sarah Fillier has finally signed a one year deal with the New York Sirens.

12:48 The NHLPA has announced the formation of a player education committee on CTE.

15:49 Alex has an unusual quiz for the rest of the crew. 

34:48 It's another installment of "SJ Reviews a Thing." SJ has read Craig Custance's book 'Behind the Bench: Inside the Minds of Hockey's Greatest Coaches' and has lots to say about one chapter in particular. 

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Lots of PWHL talk this week as the league has announced it open for expansion. Also, Sarah Fillier remains unsigned and the crew talks early season trends. 

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

1:51 The PWHL has opened up the process to expand to two new cities and also announced that there will be nine neutral site games this season. The crew speculates on the locations of both. 

27:29 First overall pick Sarah Fillier has still not signed a new contract with New York. 

36:47 Real or fake? The crew weighs in on early trends in the NHL season.

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This week the crew talks PWHL schedules, new viewing options for NHL games, observations on the new season, and Benjamin tries out a new game. 

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

2:10 The crew discusses changes in the way that NHL games are broadcast. Amazon has taken over broadcasting Monday night NHL games in Canada. Benjamin and SJ watched the first game and offer a review. Then the crew talks more about teams moving away from regional sports networks and into streaming and over-the-air broadcasts.

28:18 Members of the crew all make one observation about the NHL season so far. 

35:58 The PWHL schedules have finally arrived. 

41:42 Benjamin presents a game called Reverse Questions.

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It's NHL season preview time. Once again, the crew previews the season via haiku. They also discuss what they're looking forward to in the new season, a couple of big goalie contracts, Amazon's new hockey docuseries, and the potential NCAA rule change that will make CHL players eligible to play for college teams in the United States.
0:00 John welcomes SJ and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

2:19 The crew talks about what they're most looking forward to this season. 

7:23 Atlantic Division haikus.

8:56 The crew discusses the contract situations of Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin.

21:26 Central Division haikus.

23:35 SJ reviews Faceoff: Inside the NHL, the new six-part docuseries from Amazon. 

47:07 Metropolitan Division Haikus

48:35 Alex leads a discussion of the potential rule change that will allow CHL players to play in the NCAA.

57:05 Pacific Division Haikus

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