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Zone Time is a Yahoo Sports Canada NHL podcast hosted by Julian McKenzie and featuring a cast of #HockeyTwitter personalities that offers a fresh and fun perspective on the storylines that have hockey fans buzzing.
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00:00 - Things Sam Chang missed while on vacation14:12 - Maple Leafs need Mitch Marner to be great not ok25:01 - NHL Player Safety consistency was short lived27:30 - Chicago's handling of Corey Perry's absence creates questions31:03 - What do non-NHL fans think about the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
William Nylander and Elias Pettersson are both approaching free agency but do their standout starts to this season prove they perform under pressure and deserve every dollar of their next contract?Also on this week's episode of Zone Time:NHL regional blackouts have have gone too farWhat happened to Patrik Laine's magic?Predicting Team Canada's roster for 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connor McDavid says he found out about Jay Woodcroft's dismissal like everyone else but it's hard to believe the Oilers captain had no input in the hiring of Kris Knoblauch, his coach in junior hockey, as new bench boss in Edmonton. Also on this week's show:Unexpected destination for Nikita Zadorov following trade requestConnor Bedard is already elite, and he knows itLeafs should re-sign Nylander regardless of consequencesIs he a Hockey Hall of Famer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brady Tkachuk and Ottawa's young core are currently playing below the sum of their talent and while head coach D.J. Smith has been instrumental in their development, the Senators might need to make a change on the bench if the team is to make the playoffs this season.01:05 - Dysfunction in Ottawa07:34 - Leafs desperately need secondary scoring16:19 - Can things get any worse for Oilers, Flames?21:31 - Sharks are playing historically bad26:41 - Canucks are best team in Canada29:23 - Johnny Gaudreau not delivering on promise31:59 - Mangipane suspension is very lenient 33:19 - Second former player sues Blackhawks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Calgary Flames (2-6) are likely to rally from a terrible start to the NHL season but management are already facing questions about the long-term future of the current roster, and whether the team should be sellers come trade deadline.Also on this week's episode:Behind the scenes at NHL Heritage ClassicShould NHL coaches be able to review missed penalty calls?NHL rallies around safety after Adam Johnson tragedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connor Bedard has shown why he's one of the most highly touted prospects in recent history and there's a pressure that comes with that.Also on this week's show:Can Auston Matthews hit 65+ goals?Ryan Reaves and the Maple Leafs' goal song controversyEverything cool, Edmonton?Can Vancouver sustain its early season success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winnipeg has doubled down on the team's core by extending Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele to the tune of $8.5M annually per player but can the Jets realistically compete in the Western Conference? Also on this week's show:NHL painting themselves into a corner with pride tape banLogan Cooley will shine in Connor Bedard's shadowNHL Predictions: Elias Pettersson's contract year will benefit CanucksNHL Predictions: Atlantic will put squeeze on Sens, SabresNHL Predictions: Nazem Kadri will have a career seasonWill Connor McDavid or Auston Matthews lift the Stanley Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 2023 first-overall pick hasn't played a minute of meaningful NHL hockey but Connor Bedard's performances for the Chicago Blackhawks in preseason have been very impressive. On the first Zone Time episode of the season, the crew also discuss:Are the Penguins a playoff team?Pressure building on Canadiens' Slafkovsky projectIs Tampa Bay in trouble without Andrei Vasilevskiy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toronto forward William Nylander is reportedly looking for a new contract north of $10M but while playoff performances suggest the 27-year-old is as valuable as his better-paid teammates, the Maple Leafs can't afford to sign another double-figure deal.On the season finale of Zone Time, Julian and crew also ask which general managers should be allowed to cook and who should be shut down after the free-agency flurry, and they make some bold offseason predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Flames face a potential crisis this offseason with Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, Tyler Toffoli and Noah Hanifin all entering the final year of their contracts, and none of this group of key players willing to consider an extension in Calgary.Also on this week's edition of Zone Time:Matvei Michkov a 'no-brainer' pick in NHL draftNo-trade clauses: NHL teams are to blame not playersThree free agents the Maple Leafs should pursue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is certain to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. On this week's episode of Zone Time, Julian and crew debate the Hall of Fame cases for goaltenders Curtis Joseph and Corey Crawford, and they also discuss the teams and GMs under pressure in the NHL offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Florida has struggled to contain the Golden Knights' offense in the Stanley Cup Final, while the Panthers have also lost the scoring touch that fuelled their run through the playoffs.Also on this week's edition of Zone Time:Jonathan Marchessault's story deserving of Conn SmytheAidin Hill latest to defy NHL goaltending logicHow much is Pierre-Luc Dubois worth to the Montreal Canadiens? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A section of Toronto fans are accusing Kyle Dubas of disloyalty after he was hired as President of Hockey Operations by the Pittsburgh Penguins but Omar and the Zone Time crew believe it's time to move on from the Dubas era and respect the former Leafs GM decision.On this week's episode, Arun joins Julian, Sam and Omar to discuss:Connor Bedard speaking outWhat Leafs fans should expect from Brad TrelivingHow did Mike Babcock make it back to the NHL?NHL expansion to Salt Lake CityIs Vegas still the bad guy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As two Florida franchises prepare to play for a championship, Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk joined the NBA on TNT panel during the pregame show. Rubbing shoulders with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, Tkachuk looked at ease but can the NHL capitalize and market its stars better? Also on this week's show:Would Kyle Dubas prefer a longer-term project in Ottawa over a win-now mission in Pittsburgh?Why the Flames must avoid a Johnny Gaudreau 2.0NHL Trivia: Changing places & being traded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kyle Dubas is out as Maple Leafs general manager but president Brendan Shanahan remains. If Toronto fails to improve on its 2022-23 showing next season, regardless of who the coach or players are, Shanahan will be held responsible for the course correction gone wrong. The Zone Time ask what kind of GM do the Leafs need and discuss if Sergei Bobrovsky is playing himself into the Hockey Hall of Fame? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything is up for debate in Toronto after the Maple Leafs disastrous second-round loss to the Panthers. General manager Kyle Dubas says he'll either resign in Toronto or take a break while all signs point to head coach Sheldon Keefe taking the fall for the team's failure. Meanwhile, with one year left on his contact, Auston Matthews says his intention is to extend his stay in blue and white. Canada's Stanley Cup hopes are over for another year after the Oilers lost to the Golden Knights. Edmonton's window is still open but Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl missed a golden opportunity to go all the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Toronto Maple Leafs face an impending offseason in which almost half of its roster will be free agents, Auston Matthews will be entering the final year of his contract and the fanbase will be eager for change on the bench and in the front office if the team fails to rally from a 3-0 second-round deficit to Florida.On the latest playoff edition of Zone Time, Julian and crew also explore how the Seattle Kraken are proving that balance and depth can win in the NHL and celebrate Leon Draisaitl, who is playing like he's tired of losing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boston put together an historic regular season, perhaps the best the NHL has ever seen but winning the Presidents' Trophy gave the Bruins no protection when they were dumped out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Florida Panthers. In that series, Matthew Tkachuk put his team on his back from 3-1 down and would be a strong candidate to win the Hart Trophy if it wasn't for come guy called Connor McDavid.The Zone Time crew also discuss Jacob Trouba's bit hit on Timo Meier and make predictions for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Maple Leafs are on the brink of winning a first-round playoff series for the first time since 2004 but should the franchise and its fans treat this season as a success if they fall at the next hurdle?On this week's playoff edition of Zone Time, Julian and crew laud Ryan O'Reilly, unpack the Cale Makar 'dirty player' discourse and ask if Leon Draisaitl a better playoff performer than Connor McDavid? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us so it's time for the Zone Time crew to nail their flags to some contending masts. Rangers vs. Devils seems to close to call, can the Kings really upset the Oilers and is this the year the Maple Leafs bury their first-round demons? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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