Zone Time

It's worth questioning the Edmonton Oilers captain after his failed effort to defend the interest in Evander Kane, but this is just another example of the organization failing its superstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Zone Time, Sam Chang is back with Julian, Omar and Justin to ask if Evander Kane should be playing in Edmonton or anywhere else. They also revel in Cale Makar's special season and reflect on the NHL's Kodak Moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Edmonton Oilers are on a downward spiral with no signs of life. How will they fix it? Also, predictions for 2022 including surprises, disappointments and Leafs banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multiple teams have lost games and several others have shut down operations due to COVID-19 concerns. What's the path moving forward for the NHL? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lightning's Steven Stamkos offered two important points: What's being reported is the "worst-case scenario" and there is still a desire among the players to go to Beijing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a refreshing development, reports suggest the Montreal Canadiens have least three women on their list of candidates to replace Marc Bergevin as General Manager. The Zone Time crew discuss what a progressive appointment would mean for the NHL. They also wonder what the league's backup plan might be as COVID cases pile up; and rank Zegras-Milano goal amongst the greatest plays of the century. Hos...

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie break down the latest hurdle to Olympic participation, John Tortorella's comments on Trevor Zegras, and Ben Bishop's legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Cuthbert breaks down Trevor Zegras's marketability, Auston Matthews' form, and shares findings from his Canadian Olympic Team research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After wholesale changes to the Canucks front office and behind the bench, the Zone Time crew gather to discuss the departure of Jim Benning and Travis Green, as well as the hiring of Bruce Boudreau as new head coach. Are these the right moves? Could Marc Bergevin really replace Benning? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Canadiens and Senators held important press conferences this week, Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie share their findings. Plus, they discuss if the jersey toss is an effective form of fan protest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a special start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are the hottest team in the NHL right now. But for reasons associated to past failure, the level of excitement with the market doesn't do the team's performance justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Zone Time this week, Julian and the crew debate whether the Toronto Maple Leafs are a juggernaut or just a regular NHL contender. They ask when Canucks fans will see change after the Canadiens blew up their own front office, and try to make sense of 'Lemieux-Tkachuk-Quick-Gate'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian McKenzie joins Justin Cuthbert to discuss the rumoured changes in management for the Montreal Canadiens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Cuthbert talks bets, hedges, and other betting options in the NHL futures market after sportsbooks re-set lines on an idle day in the league schedule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers are dominating the Pacific Division but which team's hot start can be projected into postseason success. On the latest episode of Zone Time, Julian is joined by Omar, Justin and Avry to discuss the Battle of Alberta, the most impressive bounce-back seasons, and the small matter of a new jersey in Jersey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

On the week of U.S. Thanksgiving, Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie make judgements on the season while also looking back on their pre-season takes and predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's early, but Leon Draisaitl is slightly out-shining his superstar teammate. Can he continue on his pace and do the unthinkable again, and match Connor McDavid in MVPs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Zone Time crew ask who's to blame in Vancouver, why is the team so bad and who needs to go for the team to truly rebuild. They also discuss some Hockey Hall of Fame bubble boys, including John Tavares, Shea Weber, and Ryan Getzlaf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie tackle Sunday headlines, including John Tortorella's criticism of Connor McDavid and Elias Pettersson's struggles in Vancouver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Anaheim Ducks swiftly removed long-time general manager Bob Murray after a complaint was filed about his abuse of power. Justin Cuthbert discusses that and the Red Wings' resurgence, while releasing a new Power Five. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor McDavid continues to show why he's the best player in the world and for once, it looks like it may be enough to make the Oilers legitimate contenders. The Zone Time crew discuss McDavid's new levels of confidence, on and off and the ice, and ask if Ken Holland deserves any praise for putting together a competitive roster in Edmonton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In an interview with TSN's Rick Westhead, the mother of John Doe 2 blasted Gary Bettman after he said he needed all the facts before reviewing the case. The Zone Time crew ask if it's time for the NHL Commissioner to step aside after three decades in the role, to allow the league to reset its culture in the midst of the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Justin Cuthbert breaks down the biggest trade we've seen in the NHL in quite some time after an overnight agreement saw former Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel land with the Golden Knights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a heavy week for hockey fans, in the aftermath of the Chicago Blackhawks abuse report, Kyle Beach's incredibly courageous interview, Joel Quenneville's resignation and a less than satisfactory Gary Bettman press conference. NHL fandom and its relationship to hockey culture more broadly appears to be experiencing a watershed moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie discuss the next steps in the wake of the Chicago Blackhawks' sexual assault scandal, the Leafs' eight-year extension with Morgan Rielly, and the red-hot Calgary Flames. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.