Neutral Zone Hotel
Neutral Zone Hotel is an unapologetically left-leaning, inclusive podcast about hockey, topics around hockey, and, sometimes, things that aren't hockey. The show features a rotating crew of six hosts and their special guests, who will discuss current events, take deep dives into interesting topics, and occasionally break for a bit of fun. We welcome all fans, new and old, to check into the Neutral Zone Hotel with us. Logo design by Emily Mowbray
Episodes
July 3, 2025 • 74 mins
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 Hotel
03:30 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 D...
Alex welcomes Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
03:30 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 D...
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June 26, 2025 • 63 mins
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 Hotel
03:28 The crew discusses the 2024-2025 PWHL Awards.
They recap the 2025 PWHL Entry Draft:
10:15 Broadcast and in-person experience
24:23 Admiring the fits
27:16 First round selections and New York trades Ella Shelton for 3rd overall
32:25 What is Mike Hirshfeld doing?
43:56 Kristen Campbell traded to Vancouve...
SJ welcomes Benjamin and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
03:28 The crew discusses the 2024-2025 PWHL Awards.
They recap the 2025 PWHL Entry Draft:
10:15 Broadcast and in-person experience
24:23 Admiring the fits
27:16 First round selections and New York trades Ella Shelton for 3rd overall
32:25 What is Mike Hirshfeld doing?
43:56 Kristen Campbell traded to Vancouve...
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June 18, 2025 • 65 mins
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 Hotel
1:46 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 informati...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
1:46 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 informati...
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June 13, 2025 • 62 mins
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:...
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:...
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June 5, 2025 • 68 mins
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 coac...
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 coac...
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May 29, 2025 • 73 mins
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 thei...
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 thei...
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May 22, 2025 • 60 mins
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 refer...
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 refer...
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May 15, 2025 • 82 mins
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 coac...
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 coac...
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May 9, 2025 • 60 mins
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 fi...
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 fi...
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May 1, 2025 • 64 mins
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 t...
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 t...
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April 24, 2025 • 71 mins
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 e...
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 e...
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April 17, 2025 • 66 mins
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...
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...
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April 10, 2025 • 61 mins
This week, Alex Ovechkin beats the NHL goals record set by some guy named Wayne Gretzky, the Habs are probably going to make the playoffs, and it's the first round of the WHL playoffs.
0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:35 The crew discusses Alex Ovechkin's record setting goal and the legacy of Wayne Gretzky in Canada.
22:15 The Montreal Canadiens are very close to making the playoffs. Benjamin recounts the team's...
0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:35 The crew discusses Alex Ovechkin's record setting goal and the legacy of Wayne Gretzky in Canada.
22:15 The Montreal Canadiens are very close to making the playoffs. Benjamin recounts the team's...
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April 3, 2025 • 68 mins
Today the crew takes a wide look at hockey across North America, from the PWHL to the FPHL, NHL, and even the WHL. Folks, there's a lot of hockey leagues!
Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and our special guest, Will, to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
00:00 A retrospective on the PWHL Takeover Tour game in St. Louis with some extra special bonus FPHL talk.
22:42 John Tortorella is fired by the Philadelphia Flyers. (He did not die.)
32:52 The NHL ...
Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and our special guest, Will, to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
00:00 A retrospective on the PWHL Takeover Tour game in St. Louis with some extra special bonus FPHL talk.
22:42 John Tortorella is fired by the Philadelphia Flyers. (He did not die.)
32:52 The NHL ...
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March 20, 2025 • 56 mins
This week it's a potential U.S.-Russia super series, the PWHL Takeover Tour, and cut-resistant hockey gear.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
6:45 The crew talks about the press release on the U.S. and Russia about organizing hockey games.
19:09 In the third segment of the show, the crew discusses the PWHL Takeover Tour stop in Detroit.
41:15 The crew discusses Tom Fitzgerald's presentation on cut-resistant equipmen...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
6:45 The crew talks about the press release on the U.S. and Russia about organizing hockey games.
19:09 In the third segment of the show, the crew discusses the PWHL Takeover Tour stop in Detroit.
41:15 The crew discusses Tom Fitzgerald's presentation on cut-resistant equipmen...
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March 13, 2025 • 62 mins
This week the crew talks NHL trade deadline, Alex recounts her experience at the latest PWHL Takeover Tour game, and... a sleepover?
0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:54 Alex attended the PWHL Takeover Tour game in Raleigh between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. SHe and Trevor talk about the Raleigh PWHL experience.
21:00 The crew recaps the NHL trade deadline, starting with the Canucks and Penguins.
27:...
0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:54 Alex attended the PWHL Takeover Tour game in Raleigh between the Minnesota Frost and the Ottawa Charge. SHe and Trevor talk about the Raleigh PWHL experience.
21:00 The crew recaps the NHL trade deadline, starting with the Canucks and Penguins.
27:...
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March 6, 2025 • 75 mins
This week there's controversy in L.A., college degrees for former hockey players, and two members of the crew talk about their experience seeing eight hockey games.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:50 The crew discusses the controversy over Turkish-manufactured scarves for the Los Angeles Kings' Armenian Night.
12:45 Boston College and the NHLPA have introduced a program for former hockey players to get a degree ...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
2:50 The crew discusses the controversy over Turkish-manufactured scarves for the Los Angeles Kings' Armenian Night.
12:45 Boston College and the NHLPA have introduced a program for former hockey players to get a degree ...
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February 27, 2025 • 61 mins
The PWHL Takeover continues. The crew and special guest Liz talk about the latest Takeover Tour game in Buffalo, a new record price for a womens' hockey card, the Four Nations final, and separating the art from the artist. Or the athlete from their takes, as the case may be.
0:00 John welcomes Trevor, Alex, and this week's special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:39 The PWHL Takeover Tour visited Buffalo this week with a game ...
0:00 John welcomes Trevor, Alex, and this week's special guest Liz to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:39 The PWHL Takeover Tour visited Buffalo this week with a game ...
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February 21, 2025 • 72 mins
This week Trevor, SJ, Benjamin, and special guest Jordan discuss the PWHL takeover game in Edmonton and the Four Nations Faceoff.
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and this week's special guest, Jordan, to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
3:34 Jordan went to the PWHL Edmonton Takeover Game. The crew talks about the game, and compares it to the other takeover games this season.
18:53 The crew does a vibes check on the Ottawa Charge.
29:30 The ...
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and this week's special guest, Jordan, to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
3:34 Jordan went to the PWHL Edmonton Takeover Game. The crew talks about the game, and compares it to the other takeover games this season.
18:53 The crew does a vibes check on the Ottawa Charge.
29:30 The ...
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February 6, 2025 • 65 mins
This week, the crew breaks down the state of the Seattle Kraken and previews the Four Nations Tournament.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:32 In Kraken Corner, SJ talks about the current state of the Seattle Kraken.
33:08 The crew previews the Four Nations tournament and answers the question: How fake is it?
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
More information is available at https://n...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:32 In Kraken Corner, SJ talks about the current state of the Seattle Kraken.
33:08 The crew previews the Four Nations tournament and answers the question: How fake is it?
Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
More information is available at https://n...
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