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  • Summertime Goalie Blues

    Summertime Goalie Blues
    Jul 26 2024
    It's a clip show! This we've got one new and one old segment for you.

    0:00 First up, John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    3:04 Next is a game that was cut from episode 19. Benjamin has a round of Stategories all about goalies.

    26:38 The final segment is a repeat of our interview with Cole Redhorse Taylor that originally ran in episode 13, back in December 2023. He talks with Benjamin and Trevor about his art, how he came to design the goalie mask that Marc-André Fleury's wore for the Minnesota Wild's Native American Heritage Night and the ensuing controversy.

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    1 h y 36 m
  • Hockey Clip Watchalong Extravaganza!

    Hockey Clip Watchalong Extravaganza!
    Jul 15 2024
    Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel. Together, they watch a bunch of old hockey clips. This is a watchalong, so there are some long pauses left in this episode to preserve the timing to the clips. Hope you watch along with us!

    3:26 Dominik Hasek’s Top 10 Career Saves
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxoerRWlEMA

    11:54 Top 10 Patrick Roy Moments
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcaBVf2NzBk

    16:28 Ron Hextall Violence
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0XvVmBH0R0

    20:15 Scott Stevens DESTROYS Eric Lindros
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JC7xyBuHrc

    25:26 Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators Line Brawl 2007
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzD5RF7G2Qg

    29:04 Trevor Linden Hit on Norton
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr2I2qIJ54Y

    31:16 Top 10 Mario Lemieux Moments
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1g2BneSPNQ

    39:29 Wendel Clark Biggest Career Hits
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhyEbx71Te8

    41:45 Memories: Richard’s OT goal seals Stanley Cup victory
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tMnwp_Fj_M

    43:55 Gretzky to Lemieux - 1987 Canada Cup Winning Goal
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frtft0LUMiE

    46:09 Ruutu trips Phaneuf
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9jUmioBsIo

    48:24 Patrick Stefan Misses Empty Net
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bBns6ZUn0U

    51:07 NHL Most Embarrassing Playoff Goals of All Time
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJCTAh0XoWg

    1:00:22 Fan Stumbles into Sticky Situation With Tie Domi
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS_92eKcGMI

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    1 h y 6 m
  • The NHL Finds More Rakes to Step On

    The NHL Finds More Rakes to Step On
    Jul 4 2024
    Content Warning: There is some discussion of sexual assault in the first segment, though nothing graphic. But if this is something you need or would like to avoid, please skip ahead to 24:00.

    In this jam-packed episode before we retreat to our metaphorical cottages, the crew talks about the latest morally bankrupt move from the NHL, the 2024 draft, and the opening of free agency. We will be moving to a lighter posting schedule over the summer, once or twice a month, probably. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube to be notified when an episode drops.

    0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Alex for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    1:41 The NHL announced at 4:00 PM on the opening day of free agency that it was reinstating disgraced Chicago Blackhawks executives Stan Bowman, Joel Quenneville, and Al MacIsaac. The crew discusses why this is a problem, why many fans are upset, why the 200 Hockey Men don't understand that it's a problem, and why it's the Oilers who are showing an interest in Bowman.

    24:42 The crew presents their winners and losers of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft held at SPHERE.

    41:11 The crew talks a bit about the Vegas Golden Knights drafting Trevor Connolly at 19th overall. There a number of red flags around Connolly, including an instagram post of a swastika made out of children's blocks. Another red flag was Vegas' handling of the pick at the draft.

    50:33 The crew wraps up the draft conversation by talking about Celine Dion and a few more picks they liked.

    53:54 The crew presents winners and losers of the first two days of the 2024 free agency period.

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    1 h y 32 m
  • Is the Bad Vibes Baby the new Nick Bäckström?

    Is the Bad Vibes Baby the new Nick Bäckström?
    Jun 28 2024
    It's the offseason! All the leagues have awarded all the championship trophies and it's time for the NHL draft, free agent signings in multiple leagues, and the announcement of this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class. There is a new development in the desert. Also, corrections! And swearing. This one is a bit sweary, so be warned.

    0:00 This week, Alex welcomes Benjamin, Trevor, and John for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    2:22 The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup. The crew talks about the win, game 7, the series, Connor McDavid winning the playoff MVP award even though his team lost, and what it means in the future for both the Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers.

    22:56 Shortly after the Stanley Cup was awarded, news broke that because the upcoming land sale was cancelled by the Arizona State Land Department earlier in the week, former Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo was planning to tell the NHL Board of Governors that he was walking away from the right to reactivate the franchise. The crew has a short discussion about how Meruelo made a bad situaion in Arizona much worse in a short time.

    34:46 PWHL free agency has opened. Benjamin offers a quick rundown of the early signings along with his thoughts.

    43:02 The AHL Calder Cup Final is also finished. The Hershey Bears beat the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 6 games. Benjamin and Trevor briefly talk about having seen the Bears this season and the future of the Seattle Kraken.

    44:59 The Stanley Cup has been awarded, the NHL draft is days away, so it's trade season in the NHL. The crew recaps a few of the notable trades.

    1:01:47 The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for this year. The crew discusses where the committee got it right and where it was wrong.

    1:13:49 It's time for the Eastern Conference offseason needs lightning round. Hopefully, the crew did better this episode than last episode, when they were wronger than my Rangers prediction.

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    1 h y 25 m
  • In Which We Fail To Predict The Future

    In Which We Fail To Predict The Future
    Jun 21 2024
    Benjamin welcomes Alex and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    02:12 Pascal Vincent fired in Columbus
    09:17 Ryan Warsofsky hired in San Jose
    14:54 Eric Tulsky is the new GM in Carolina
    20:37 Filip Hronek signs an 8 year deal in Vancouver
    26:04 Natalie Spooner named IIHF Player of the Year
    27:59 Britta Curl issues an "apology"
    29:28 Utah HC releases colors and jersey design

    Western Conference offseason needs lightning round: 34:00 Anaheim, 40:27 Calgary, 42:55 Edmonton, 45:02 Los Angeles, 48:21 San Jose, 49:57 Seattle, 53:50 Vancouver, 54:37 Vegas, 55:53 Chicago, 56:32 Colorado, 58:15 Dallas, 59:01 Minnesota, 59:59 Nashville, 1:01:20 St. Louis, 1:03:09 Utah, 1:04:47 Winnipeg


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    1 h y 7 m
  • The Trials and Tribulations of PWHL Minnesota

    The Trials and Tribulations of PWHL Minnesota
    Jun 14 2024
    0:00 This week, SJ welcomes Alex and Benjamin for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel

    1:39 It's the Stanley Cup Final. The crew discusses the American Sign Language (ASL) broadcast of the Finals.

    12:09 The crew recaps the first two games of the Finals, and discusses Sergei Bobrovsky's Hall of Fame case and the job Bill Zito has done constructing the Panthers.

    24:47 The crew talks the Leon Draisaitl hit that took Sasha Barkov out of game 2.

    35:40 PWHL Minnesota completes a heel turn and the crew has thoughts.

    50:55 The crew recaps the PWHL draft.

    1:02:48 The Washington Capitals have purchased the very popular and useful website CapFriendly and will be taking it offline a few days after NHL draft. And oh, does the crew ever have thoughts.

    1:15:24 Benjamin runs down some of the names of dogs in The Stanley Pup.

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    1 h y 20 m
  • Mark Spector Is Probably Immortal

    Mark Spector Is Probably Immortal
    Jun 7 2024
    It's championship season, and Benjamin and SJ are here to recap or preview several of them, in the NHL, the PWHL, and the Memorial Cup.

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

    2:30 The NHL conference finals are over. The Florida Panthers will be returning to the Cup Final for the second year straight and the Edmonton Oilers will be making their first appearance since 2006. The crew discusses the bright future outlook for the Dallas Stars.

    12:15 The crew assesses the somewhat less bright future of the Rangers core.

    20:20 The crew previews the Stanley Cup Finals.

    39:40 The crew recaps the first PWHL season.

    58:18 There's one more tournament to recap, as the Saginaw Spirit win the Memorial Cup.

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    1 h y 8 m
  • With Apologies to Erik's Kids

    With Apologies to Erik's Kids
    May 31 2024
    Benjamin welcomes Alex, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    03:17 Controversy in Game 4 of the PWHL Walter Cup Final

    The coaching carousel spins spins spins with 16:37 Sheldon Keefe in New Jersey, 23:04 Scott Arniel in Winnipeg, and 27:48 Dan Bylsma in Seattle.

    39:21 Don Waddell is hired to do everything in Columbus and Eric Tulsky becomes interim GM in Carolina.

    48:52 Czechia takes gold in the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championships (and we argue about World Cups)

    1:03:00 Benjamin makes an impassioned but ultimately futile case for Scott Laughton winning the King Clancy Memorial Trophy

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    1 h y 13 m