Episodes

  • Real or Fake?

    Real or Fake?
    Nov 1 2024
    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.

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Paper Cuts Can Be Extremely Lethal

    Paper Cuts Can Be Extremely Lethal
    Oct 19 2024
    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.

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Cats and Kraken and Jazz Bears, Oh My

    Cats and Kraken and Jazz Bears, Oh My
    Oct 11 2024
    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

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr
  • New Names for the PWHL

    New Names for the PWHL
    Sep 20 2024
    It's our last summer episode. Before we reset and start over with a whole new hockey season and podcast season, here's a quick PWHL and NHL news roundup from the last several weeks.

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

    03:29 First up, it's PWHL summer news: The PWHL teams have names! The crew discusses the new names, new home rinks for three teams, and a new GM for one team.

    It's time for an NHL summer news roundup. Topics covered include:
    34:06 Leon Draisaitl's contract extension
    44:50 The Kraken's new telvision broadcast setup
    50:37 The Sharks' offseason
    1:00:33 Dakota Joshua will miss time at the beginning of the season because he had testicular cancer
    1:02:43 The response to the deaths of John and Matthew Gaudreau

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team
    You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • I Lost on Jeopardy, Baby

    I Lost on Jeopardy, Baby
    Aug 23 2024
    We're back for another summer edition. Trevor leads the crew in a round of NZH Jeopardy.

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

    2:13 Jeopardy round one

    34:57 Jeopardy round two

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team
    You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • NZH Summer Break: Game Shows and Greg Wyshynski

    NZH Summer Break: Game Shows and Greg Wyshynski
    Aug 9 2024
    Everyone's still on vacation, so we're dropping another clip show in the feed for you. Up this week is a replay of our interview with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski from January, a couple of unheard clips from our test episodes, and the ever-popular blooper reel.

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

    2:20 From our first test episode (episode 0.1), SJ presents an offensive quiz. No, wait. A quiz about offense.

    11:37 Alex presents: They Gave That Guy Trade Protection?, a game from our third test episode (episode 0.3).

    40:50 Greg Wyshynski talks with Benjamin and John about the changes in sports media over the last twenty or so years (episode 21).

    1:06:40 Finally, it's the second-half blooper reel, from episodes 11 to 42.

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team
    You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 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.

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team
    You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    If you want to talk hockey with us, join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • 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

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team
    You can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Instagram: @neutralzonehotel
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    YouTube: @NeutralZoneHotel
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    1 hr and 6 mins