Neutral Zone Hotel

Book it. This summer, all Formula One, all the time. But first, it's the first round of the PWHL playoffs, more NHL front office changes, and a complete ranking of all the NHL team names. 0:00 SJ welcomes Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. Trevor tells SJ about the Lego F-1 video, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdxiNBwxYxU 2:54 First up, the crew talks the PWHL playoffs. ...

This week at the Neutral Zone Hotel, it's NHL playoffs recap, PWHL playoffs preview, the first televised NHL draft lottery, and Big Thoughts(tm) on Mike Sullivan.  0:00 First, Benjamin welcomes Alex and Trevor to their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:01 Alex has Big Thoughts(tm) on Mike Sullivan. 28:15 The NHL has finally televised its draft lottery. Benjamin and Trevor watched and give their...

This week, it's PWHL expansion, the NHL coaching carousel, and a simulated draft lottery. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 1:40 The PWHL has announced expansion to Vancouver and Seattle. The crew talks about the new teams and where they'll play. Then they talk expansion draft.  28:20 The crew discusses the situation in New York and whether the Sirens might move.  36:3...

It's the time of year where NHL teams fire coaches and members of the front office. Or, they do nothing because they might hire someone even worse next time. Also, the crew talks about two sexual assault scandals. One old, one new. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:37 First up, the crew discusses the new Katie Strang article, about the Rangers and Artemi Panarin set...

This week, the crew talks PWHL draft, NHL awards, and Robidas Island. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:24 The crew discusses the upcoming 2025 PWHL draft, taking place in June in Ottawa and the effects of possible league expansion.  18:06 The crew prognosticates the NHL awards and proposes their own awards. 54:27 San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture has called it a...

This week, Alex Ovechkin beats the NHL goals record set by some guy named Wayne Gretzky, the Habs are probably going to make the playoffs, and it's the first round of the WHL playoffs.  0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:35 The crew discusses Alex Ovechkin's record setting goal and the legacy of Wayne Gretzky in Canada.  22:15 The Montreal Canadiens are very close to making the...

Today the crew takes a wide look at hockey across North America, from the PWHL to the FPHL, NHL, and even the WHL. Folks, there's a lot of hockey leagues! Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and our special guest, Will, to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 00:00 A retrospective on the PWHL Takeover Tour game in St. Louis with some extra special bonus FPHL talk. 22:42 John Tortorella is fired by the Philadelphia F...

This week it's a potential U.S.-Russia super series, the PWHL Takeover Tour, and cut-resistant hockey gear. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 6:45 The crew talks about the press release on the U.S. and Russia about organizing hockey games.  19:09 In the third segment of the show, the crew discusses the PWHL Takeover Tour stop in Detroit. 41:15 The crew discusses Tom Fitzgerald's...

This week the crew talks NHL trade deadline, Alex recounts her experience at the latest PWHL Takeover Tour game, and... a sleepover?  0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:54 Alex attended the PWHL Takeover Tour game in Raleigh between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. SHe and Trevor talk about the Raleigh PWHL experience. 21:00 The crew recaps the NHL trade deadline, star...

This week there's controversy in L.A., college degrees for former hockey players, and two members of the crew talk about their experience seeing eight hockey games.  0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:50 The crew discusses the controversy over Turkish-manufactured scarves for the Los Angeles Kings' Armenian Night. 12:45 Boston College and the NHLPA have introduced a program for...

The PWHL Takeover continues. The crew and special guest Liz talk about the latest Takeover Tour game in Buffalo, a new record price for a womens' hockey card, the Four Nations final, and separating the art from the artist. Or the athlete from their takes, as the case may be.  0:00 John welcomes Trevor, Alex, and this week's special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:39 The PWHL Takeover Tour v...

This week Trevor, SJ, Benjamin, and special guest Jordan discuss the PWHL takeover game in Edmonton and the Four Nations Faceoff. 0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and this week's special guest, Jordan, to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 3:34 Jordan went to the PWHL Edmonton Takeover Game. The crew talks about the game, and compares it to the other takeover games this season. 18:53 The crew does a vibes...

This week, the crew breaks down the state of the Seattle Kraken and previews the Four Nations Tournament. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 4:32 In Kraken Corner, SJ talks about the current state of the Seattle Kraken. 33:08 The crew previews the Four Nations tournament and answers the question: How fake is it? Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team. Mo...

This week the crew talks trades, goaltenders and PWHL hockey cards.  0:00 Benjamin welcomes Trevor and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 1:47 We have a trade to announce. The Colorado Avalanche have traded Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in a three team trade also involving the Chicago Blackhawks. The crew has takes.  20:48 The crew uses the Logan Thompson signing as a starting point for a...

On this week's Neutral Zone Hotel, Connor McDavid gets suspended, the NHL visits the great outdoors in Florida, the crew talks through the Calder race, and we have a situation in Vancouver. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes John and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel 2:18 In a surprising display of Connor on Connor violence, Connor McDavid was suspended three games for cross-checking Connor Garland in the head.  2...

There's no NHL talk this week as the PWHL takes over both NHL arenas and this podcast.  0:00 SJ welcomes Trevor and this week's special guests Madison and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel 3:21 Everyone went to a PWHL Takeover game last week! The crew talks all about it. 5:03 Merch sales 13:25 The game experience 41:46 Overall impressions 55:24 SJ presents a new game: Name That League. Neutral Zone...

This week it's labor union talk, a World Champion of Juniors has been crowned, and a Cup of Vibes is handed out. 0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. 2:20 The Athletic writers have signed union cards! Fuck the New York Times!  12:45 The United States has won back-to-back World Juniors Championships for the first time. Benjamin was at the gold medal game.  34:11 It's the...

This week, it's another holiday special as the crew drafts broadcast teams. 0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel for this holiday week episode. 1:25 In the first NZH broadcaster draft, SJ, Benjamin, Trevor, and John draft broadcasters for the hockey games on their hypothetical sports networks. Each participant must draft: 1 Play-by-play announcer 1 Color commentator 1 Rinkside repo...

It's a special World Juniors preview edition of the Neutral Zone Hotel. But first a little NHL talk. And then, the crew plays a game.  0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. Trevor bemoans the state of the Canucks and the crew discusses the apparent rift between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller. 5:20 The Seattle Kraken traded Will Borgen and some picks to the New York Rang...

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...

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...

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 Seattl...

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 t...

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....

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 o...