Episodes

  • Where Is Hilary Knight Really From, Anyway?

    Where Is Hilary Knight Really From, Anyway?
    Jun 6 2025
    This week it's PWHL expansion, the Stanley Cup Final, and more NHL coach and GM hires.

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

    2:37 The crew discusses the PWHL expansion draft, starting with the teams' protected lists.

    21:17 The PWHL players have voted to make their salaries public. The crew discusses the decision and what it means for the next CBA negotiation.

    33:49 The crew gives their takes on the latest coach and general manager hires around the NHL.

    50:51 The crew previews the Stanley Cup Final.

    You can find the PWHL player protection lists here: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2025/june/03/pwhl-announces-player-protection-lists-for-2025-expansion-roster-building-process


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • PWHL Mock Expansion Draft

    PWHL Mock Expansion Draft
    May 30 2025
    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew simulates the PWHL Expansion Draft for your listening pleasure. Tell us how we did!

    Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    02:32 The crew discusses the PWHL Finals and takes a quick detour into Goalie Number Lore.
    11:16 Trevor and SJ simulate the PWHL Expansion draft, acting as GMs of Seattle and Vancouver, with help from several loyal listeners who have created protection lists for their favorite teams.
    12:18 Protection lists are announced.
    23:24 We spin the wheel to see who gets to start signing players first in our totally true-to-life exclusive signing window process!
    37:45 Having completed the signing window, we move on to the actual (mock) expansion draft!

    Huge thanks to Kyle Cushman for maintaining the PWHL Master Spreadsheet, which made this mock draft possible. You can find it at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Yd2UnTm4fqr6-nrlZ6UrF54ky5s92fFjX_Da9BWM0fE/edit?usp=sharing

    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
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Sidney Crosby is a Pikachu

    Sidney Crosby is a Pikachu
    May 23 2025
    Trevor and Alex catch up on the PWHL and NHL playoffs then open up the mailbag to our beloved discord!

    0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    1:10 The crew chats about the PWHL's Walter Cup Finals between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge.

    7:50 They discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs matchups in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

    19:27 It's mailbag time at the Neutral Zone Hotel!
    The Jarome Iginla hockey card referenced in the mailbag: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NUUAAOSws4hjvekT/s-l1200.jpg

    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 1 min
  • This Is an F-1 Podcast Now

    This Is an F-1 Podcast Now
    May 16 2025
    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.

    17:55 It's time to talk about NHL coaching changes. First up, the Ducks hired disgraced coach Joel Quenneville. Also, updates on the Vancouver Canucks coaching search, the L.A, and the Kings GM search.

    39:43 The crew ranks each and every NHL team name.

    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 23 mins
  • Firings and Playoffs and Draft Lotteries, Oh My!

    Firings and Playoffs and Draft Lotteries, Oh My!
    May 9 2025
    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 thoughts.

    39:04 The crew recaps the first round of the NHL playoffs.

    53:53 Finally, the crew previews the PWHL playoffs.

    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 1 min
  • Whatever You Do, Don't Give Old Yeller the First Overall Pick

    Whatever You Do, Don't Give Old Yeller the First Overall Pick
    May 2 2025
    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.

    36:35 Everyone's been fired. The crew has takes.

    53:24 The crew simulates the NHL draft lottery.

    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 5 mins
  • It's Firing Season

    It's Firing Season
    Apr 25 2025
    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 settling a claim from a former Rangers employee that he sexually harassed her.

    10:06 The crew discusses the start of the sexual assault trial of the five players from the Canada World Juniors team in London.

    19:47 Benjamin welcomes Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

    19:58 The crew talks through the changes to NHL coaching ranks and front offices.

    55:43 Benjamin leads a medium dive into the career of new Kraken General Manager Jason Botterill.

    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 12 mins
  • Introducing the Mike Smith Award

    Introducing the Mike Smith Award
    Apr 18 2025
    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 career and now he's heading to Robidas Island. Benjamin shares his picks for the all-time team from the Island.

    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 6 mins
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