Neutral Zone Hotel

It's Christmas Week and the crew is off. But they have saved up and pre-recorded some bits for your enjoyment. This year, there are outtakes, bloopers, and a game. 0:00 John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel1:22 The crew says hello to Craig5:05 A discussion about arena names, Marguerite Norris, and the people the awards are named after12:55 The Popcorn Report16:09 The Third Annual Neutral Zone Hotel blooper reel28:29 A Winter Classic preview game. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew focuses in on the top NHL news items of the week.Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:39 Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner are traded for each other10:46 Quinn Hughes is traded to Minnesota and Trevor is very sad28:12 The Canucks roster is a disaster40:30 The Buffalo Sabres fire GM Kevyn Adams and hire Jarmo KekäläinenNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

It's Butt Week at Neutral Zone Hotel. The crew talks the Boston Fleet, Olympic ice sizes, and fictional hockey teams including the ones on HBO's Heated Rivalry. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel4:49 The Boston Fleet are the last undefeated team in the PWHL. Were Courtney Kessel and Hilary Knight holding them back? THe crew attempts to get to the bottom of this. 14:38 The crew discusses the finer points of Olympic ice rink sizes.21:28 Benjamin presents a game based on fictional hockey teams. 26:47 The crew discusses the hit HBO Max show Heated Rivalry.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

A spirited discussion from the Neutral Zone Hotel crew about the PWHL and the upcoming 2026 Olympics, followed by important safety tips.SJ welcomes Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel.1:18 Olympic ice sheet debacle(s)22:03 PWHL season 3 in flight and a discussion of the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Seattle Torrent40:08 SJ and Emily agree they are out of topics40:21 The crew speculate on whether or not Alexey Toropchenko burned himself frying a turkey and then SJ talks about turkey frying for several minutesNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew reminisces on PWHL opening weekend games, then talks a major suspension in the OHL and labor issues in the minors leagues. Then Madison and Emily take a victory lap over the Colorado Avalanche's incredible season so far, and finish off with a little crack-a-pack!Trevor welcomes Emily and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:32 PWHL opening night17:13 OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for the rest of the season27:19 Labor issues in the AHL & ECHL42:39 Are the Avs good?59:33 Crack-A-Pack!Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

In Madison's debut as a regular host, the crew breaks down the PWHL preseason, gives more updates on Lansdowne 2.0, has an extended discussion on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and wraps up the show remembering some freak non-hockey injuries in honor of Jack Hughes cutting his hand open on a glass at team dinner. They also take a minute to deliver the PWHL season preview limericks!Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel01:56 PWHL preseason, Lansdowne 2.0, and more PWHL logo talk27:51 PWHL season preview limericks29:54 Toronto Maple Leafs47:34 Freak non-hockey injuriesNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

This week, Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor discuss all the sites for the PWHL Takeover Tour and try out a new game featuring Wikipedia. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel4:39 In PWHL Corner, the Vancouver team has a new name and logo, the takeover tour dates have been announced. The crew has takes.41:50 It's time for a new game, Hockey Stuff By the Third Line of their Wikipedia PageNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew gets very passionate about urban infrastructure planning. They then talk about the new Seattle Torrent PWHL team name and rank the bobbleheads that have been announced for the season.Benjamin welcomes Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel06:14 Ottawa arena situation and Lansdowne 2.0 redux discussion27:45 Seattle Torrent39:11 Ranking the bobbleheadsNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The crew takes the first half of this episode to discuss the recent news concerning Ryan Kesler being charged with criminal sexual conduct in Michigan and Mitch Love's 1 year suspension from the NHL after an investigation into domestic abuse allegations. While the crew does not discuss their conduct in explicit terms and instead focuses on wider questions around policy and culture, you can skip this segment using the links below, if needed. After the break, they turn to a discussion of Ottawa's plans to build a new, smaller arena that is not sufficient to host the Ottawa Charge and then they play a challenging Sidney Crosby-themed game.Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel04:32 Ryan Kesler and Mitch Love discussion32:57 The Lansdowne 2.0 development in Ottawa47:38 Let's play Sid or Not Sid!Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

We discuss the new PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jerseys at length, then turn to overreacting to the first two weeks of the NHL season. Finally, we wrap up the show with the bummer topics of Carter Hart and Kash Patel. Blegh!Benjamin welcomes Emily, Trevor, and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:29 PWHL Seattle and Vancouver jersey reveals26:10 Let's Overreact! to the first two weeks of the NHL season38:16 Carter Hart signs a PTO with the Vegas Golden Knights46:16 The monkey's paw curls and Kash Patel is a hockey fanSign the petition urging the Vegas Golden Knights to not sign Carter Hart: https://www.change.org/p/urge-the-vegas-golden-knights-to-not-sign-carter-hartNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The crew goes deep on the Montréal Canadiens rebuild, from contracts on the ice and in the front office to Martin St. Louis's performance as head coach. Then they review some takeaways from the first week of the NHL season and predict the first coach fired.Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel02:42 Lane Hutson contract extension12:45 Habs front office executives Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton extend in Montréal24:32 Takeaways from the first week and Ken Dryden tribute41:22 Predicting the first coach fired50:57 A brief swerve into talking about baseballNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Benjamin, Emily, Trevor, and SJ talk Connor McDavid's absurd contract and Women's World Championships. Then they rank the PWHL schedule release videos and cap things off by playing a rousing game of Who He Coach For, which they definitely didn't rip off from any famous basketall players.Benjamin welcomes SJ, Emily, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel03:51 Connor McDavid's contract extension15:30 Women's Worlds25:36 PWHL Schedule Release Videos39:14 Who He Coach ForNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Welcome back! It's a new hockey season and a new season of Neutral Zone Hotel. It's still the preseason, so this week the crew talks about some new features of the NHL CBA, the Kaprill Kaprizov signing, and Benjamin walks SJ through the biggest marketing failure in the history of major professional sports, the NHL Guardian Project.0:00 Benjamin welcomes John, Trevor, SJ, and new host Emily for their shifts.2:27 Several provisions in the new NHL CBA, starting next year, change various aspects of the preseason, including a ban on fitness testing by teams. The crew discusses the change.7:14 Karill Kaprizov has signed the new largest contract in NHL history. The crew discusses how this is likely the future of NHL contracts.19:22 The crew talks about the ban on team dress codes under the new CBA.34:27 Benjamin presents a Very Special Segment on the NHL Guardian ProjectLinks:A playlist of all 30 Guardian Project team intros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Py0gFpFfEw&list=PLCB0D50D83ED1A34FTelevision broadcast of the Guardian Project at the 2011 All-Star Game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2TebuA4EAwIn-arena video of the 2011 ASG reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbZ6p2wjx0o&t=60sNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

Neutral Zone Hotel will back for a third season starting in early October. While you're waiting, check out this preview of the new season featuring all seven hosts. Seven? That's right. Seven. Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The haikus are back! In this special weekend edition of Neutral Zone Hotel, the crew previews the new NHL season by offering a haiku for each team.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew checks in on the off-season and plays a rousing game of Jeopardy.Benjamin welcomes Trevor, SJ, and special guest Kyle to the Neutral Zone Hotel07:37 The crew goes around the table to discuss some off-season news.34:34 We play Hockey Jeopardy!Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew wraps up the last week in the NHL with the new CBA, entry draft, and free agency. This is the last regular episode of the season. Stay tuned for a few special episodes during the summer. We will return to weekly episodes in October.Alex welcomes Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel03:30 The crew discusses the new NHL CBA set to go into effect in the 2026-2027 season.22:01 They chat about the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.43:05 Finally, they cover the first day of NHL free agency and some notable trades.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discordNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

It's an all PWHL episode this week as we cover the Awards and Entry Draft.SJ welcomes Benjamin and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel03:28 The crew discusses the 2024-2025 PWHL Awards.They recap the 2025 PWHL Entry Draft:10:15 Broadcast and in-person experience24:23 Admiring the fits27:16 First round selections and New York trades Ella Shelton for 3rd overall32:25 What is Mike Hirshfeld doing?43:56 Kristen Campbell traded to Vancouver48:41 Abby Roque and Kristin O'Neill are traded and Danièle Sauvageau is voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame51:24 Analyzing the moves Pascal Daoust made for the New York SirensNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discordNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

This week it's the Stanley Cup Final, the New York Rangers offseason, and PWHL free agency. 0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel1:46 The crew discusses the Stanley Cup Finals as the puck drops on game 6.15:35 The crew gives their thoughts on the New York Rangers.30:50 The crew recaps and discusses the start of the PWHL free agency period.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo 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.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discordNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord

It's a big week in the PWHL offseason. The crew recaps the expansion signing period and expansion draft. Also, NHL awards and something called the Stanley Cup Final.0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.1:26 The crew briefly discusses the NHL and AHL finals.6:13 The crew gives a quick update on NHL awards.12:37 The PWHL signing period is over. The crew talks about the signings for Seattle and Vancouver. 30:15 Next up is the PWHL expansion draft. The crew recaps the draft and discusses each pick.Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo 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.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discordNeutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily Mowbray.We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialYou can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord