The Hockey Show: NHL Expansion
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The Hockey Show begins by recounting a story about the New York Rangers celebrating their 1994 Stanley Cup win at a strip club called Scores and leaving the Cup behind. The hosts then delve into NHL expansion, discussing potential markets like Atlanta, Quebec City, Houston, and Kansas City, and the talent pool available for new teams. The conversation shifts to the excitement surrounding NHL players returning to the Olympics, with the hosts expressing their enthusiasm for the "Best on Best" format and the potential for dream teams. They also cover the naming of teams in the Professional Women's Hockey League, reviewing their logos and names, including the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victory, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Six.
Outlines
Stanley Cup Heist and NHL Expansion
The podcast discusses the New York Rangers' 1994 Stanley Cup celebration at Scores and leaving the Cup behind. They also delve into NHL expansion, discussing potential markets and the talent pool.
NHL Players Returning to the Olympics and Women's Hockey League Teams
The hosts express excitement about NHL players returning to the Olympics and discuss potential dream teams. They also cover the naming of teams in the Professional Women's Hockey League, reviewing their logos and names.
Keywords
Scores
A strip club in New York City where the 1994 Stanley Cup winning New York Rangers celebrated and left the Cup behind.
NHL Expansion
The process of adding new teams to the National Hockey League, with potential markets like Atlanta, Quebec City, Houston, and Kansas City being discussed.
Professional Women's Hockey League
A new professional women's hockey league that has recently named its teams and unveiled logos, including the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victory, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Six.
Best on Best
A term used to describe international hockey tournaments featuring the best players from different countries, such as the Olympics and World Cup.
Q&A
What happened to the Stanley Cup after the New York Rangers won it in 1994?
The Rangers celebrated at a strip club called Scores and left the Cup there, forgetting it.
What are some of the potential markets for NHL expansion?
Some potential markets include Atlanta, Quebec City, Houston, Kansas City, and Seattle.
What are the names of the teams in the Professional Women's Hockey League?
The teams are the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost, Montreal Victory, New York Sirens, Ottawa Charge, and Toronto Six.
Why are the hosts excited about NHL players returning to the Olympics?
They believe that hockey is better when the best players are playing in the Olympics, and it creates exciting international competition.
Show Notes
Roy and David Dwork are here for another episode of The Hockey Show as the NHL season is just around the corner. The guys dive into the topic on NHL expansion, and where it makes sense for the league to continue growing. Is there enough talent to sustain two more teams? What would happen to the playoffs if more teams are added? Plus, hockey is coming back to the Olympics in Milan 2026 and the boys share their thoughts on the return. Then, they take a look at the new logos for the PWHL teams.
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