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 26, 2024 • 95 mins
It's a clip show! This we've got one new and one old segment for you.
0:00 First up, John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel
3:04 Next is a game that was cut from episode 19. Benjamin has a round of Stategories all about goalies.
26:38 The final segment is a repeat of our interview with Cole Redhorse Taylor that originally ran in episode 13, back in December 2023. He talks with Benjamin and Trevor about his art, how he came t...
0:00 First up, John welcomes himself to the Neutral Zone Hotel
3:04 Next is a game that was cut from episode 19. Benjamin has a round of Stategories all about goalies.
26:38 The final segment is a repeat of our interview with Cole Redhorse Taylor that originally ran in episode 13, back in December 2023. He talks with Benjamin and Trevor about his art, how he came t...
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July 15, 2024 • 66 mins
Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel. Together, they watch a bunch of old hockey clips. This is a watchalong, so there are some long pauses left in this episode to preserve the timing to the clips. Hope you watch along with us!
3:26 Dominik Hasek’s Top 10 Career Saves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxoerRWlEMA
11:54 Top 10 Patrick Roy Moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcaBVf2NzBk
16:28 Ron Hextall Violence
https://www.yo...
3:26 Dominik Hasek’s Top 10 Career Saves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxoerRWlEMA
11:54 Top 10 Patrick Roy Moments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcaBVf2NzBk
16:28 Ron Hextall Violence
https://www.yo...
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July 4, 2024 • 91 mins
Content Warning: There is some discussion of sexual assault in the first segment, though nothing graphic. But if this is something you need or would like to avoid, please skip ahead to 24:00.
In this jam-packed episode before we retreat to our metaphorical cottages, the crew talks about the latest morally bankrupt move from the NHL, the 2024 draft, and the opening of free agency. We will be moving to a lighter posting schedule over...
In this jam-packed episode before we retreat to our metaphorical cottages, the crew talks about the latest morally bankrupt move from the NHL, the 2024 draft, and the opening of free agency. We will be moving to a lighter posting schedule over...
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June 28, 2024 • 85 mins
It's the offseason! All the leagues have awarded all the championship trophies and it's time for the NHL draft, free agent signings in multiple leagues, and the announcement of this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class. There is a new development in the desert. Also, corrections! And swearing. This one is a bit sweary, so be warned.
0:00 This week, Alex welcomes Benjamin, Trevor, and John for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:22 ...
0:00 This week, Alex welcomes Benjamin, Trevor, and John for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:22 ...
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June 21, 2024 • 67 mins
Benjamin welcomes Alex and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel
02:12 Pascal Vincent fired in Columbus
09:17 Ryan Warsofsky hired in San Jose
14:54 Eric Tulsky is the new GM in Carolina
20:37 Filip Hronek signs an 8 year deal in Vancouver
26:04 Natalie Spooner named IIHF Player of the Year
27:59 Britta Curl issues an "apology"
29:28 Utah HC releases colors and jersey design
Western Conference offseason needs lightning round: 34:00 Anaheim, 40:27 C...
02:12 Pascal Vincent fired in Columbus
09:17 Ryan Warsofsky hired in San Jose
14:54 Eric Tulsky is the new GM in Carolina
20:37 Filip Hronek signs an 8 year deal in Vancouver
26:04 Natalie Spooner named IIHF Player of the Year
27:59 Britta Curl issues an "apology"
29:28 Utah HC releases colors and jersey design
Western Conference offseason needs lightning round: 34:00 Anaheim, 40:27 C...
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June 14, 2024 • 79 mins
0:00 This week, SJ welcomes Alex and Benjamin for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel
1:39 It's the Stanley Cup Final. The crew discusses the American Sign Language (ASL) broadcast of the Finals.
12:09 The crew recaps the first two games of the Finals, and discusses Sergei Bobrovsky's Hall of Fame case and the job Bill Zito has done constructing the Panthers.
24:47 The crew talks the Leon Draisaitl hit that took Sasha Barkov out o...
1:39 It's the Stanley Cup Final. The crew discusses the American Sign Language (ASL) broadcast of the Finals.
12:09 The crew recaps the first two games of the Finals, and discusses Sergei Bobrovsky's Hall of Fame case and the job Bill Zito has done constructing the Panthers.
24:47 The crew talks the Leon Draisaitl hit that took Sasha Barkov out o...
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June 7, 2024 • 68 mins
It's championship season, and Benjamin and SJ are here to recap or preview several of them, in the NHL, the PWHL, and the Memorial Cup.
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:30 The NHL conference finals are over. The Florida Panthers will be returning to the Cup Final for the second year straight and the Edmonton Oilers will be making their first appearance since 2006. The crew discusses the bright future outlook fo...
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:30 The NHL conference finals are over. The Florida Panthers will be returning to the Cup Final for the second year straight and the Edmonton Oilers will be making their first appearance since 2006. The crew discusses the bright future outlook fo...
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May 31, 2024 • 73 mins
Benjamin welcomes Alex, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
03:17 Controversy in Game 4 of the PWHL Walter Cup Final
The coaching carousel spins spins spins with 16:37 Sheldon Keefe in New Jersey, 23:04 Scott Arniel in Winnipeg, and 27:48 Dan Bylsma in Seattle.
39:21 Don Waddell is hired to do everything in Columbus and Eric Tulsky becomes interim GM in Carolina.
48:52 Czechia takes gold in the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship...
03:17 Controversy in Game 4 of the PWHL Walter Cup Final
The coaching carousel spins spins spins with 16:37 Sheldon Keefe in New Jersey, 23:04 Scott Arniel in Winnipeg, and 27:48 Dan Bylsma in Seattle.
39:21 Don Waddell is hired to do everything in Columbus and Eric Tulsky becomes interim GM in Carolina.
48:52 Czechia takes gold in the 2024 IIHF Men's World Championship...
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May 24, 2024 • 78 mins
Also, PWHL and NHL playoff recaps and previews!
0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:16 First up, the crew discusses the PWHL semifinals.
10:37 The PWHL has started announcing its award winners for the season. As always, the crew has thoughts.
28:24 The crew turns its attention to the NHL playoffs. First up, is a recap of the Oilers-Canucks series and a preview of Stars-Oilers.
40:32 Next up, the crew previews Ranger...
0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:16 First up, the crew discusses the PWHL semifinals.
10:37 The PWHL has started announcing its award winners for the season. As always, the crew has thoughts.
28:24 The crew turns its attention to the NHL playoffs. First up, is a recap of the Oilers-Canucks series and a preview of Stars-Oilers.
40:32 Next up, the crew previews Ranger...
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May 17, 2024 • 77 mins
0:00 Benjamin welcomes Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:15 The crew talks about whether the Vancouver Canucks can hold out against a top-heavy Edmonton Oilers team or if the Oilers will ultimately score their way out of their defensive problems.
16:42 There's bad blood between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins. The crew discusses whether Sam Bennett should have gotten suspended for knocking Brad Marchand out of game 4. (Spoil...
1:15 The crew talks about whether the Vancouver Canucks can hold out against a top-heavy Edmonton Oilers team or if the Oilers will ultimately score their way out of their defensive problems.
16:42 There's bad blood between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins. The crew discusses whether Sam Bennett should have gotten suspended for knocking Brad Marchand out of game 4. (Spoil...
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May 10, 2024 • 64 mins
The crew celebrates PWHL playoffs, shrugs at the draft lottery, and mulls over the fates of the NHL teams that have now been eliminated from Stanley Cup contention.
0:00 SJ welcomes Alex and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
02:01 PWHL playoffs are here!
09:05 The NHL draft lottery results are in and it was a big MEH.
15:44 Travis Green has been hired as head coach of the Ottawa Senators. The crew asks whether they should have shelled ...
0:00 SJ welcomes Alex and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
02:01 PWHL playoffs are here!
09:05 The NHL draft lottery results are in and it was a big MEH.
15:44 Travis Green has been hired as head coach of the Ottawa Senators. The crew asks whether they should have shelled ...
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May 3, 2024 • 73 mins
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin and SJ for their shift at the Neutral Zone Hotel
3:29 This week, all of the NHL head coaches named David were fired.
18:53 The crew talks about the likelihood of Sheldon Keefe being fired even though his name is not David.
21:21 The crew discusses hockey broadcasts moving from cable packages to streaming.
32:51 The PWHL season is almost over. The crew discusses playoff clinching scenarios, ticket prices...
3:29 This week, all of the NHL head coaches named David were fired.
18:53 The crew talks about the likelihood of Sheldon Keefe being fired even though his name is not David.
21:21 The crew discusses hockey broadcasts moving from cable packages to streaming.
32:51 The PWHL season is almost over. The crew discusses playoff clinching scenarios, ticket prices...
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April 26, 2024 • 53 mins
0:00 SJ welcomes Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel this week.
1:19 The crew reflects on the recent increase in interest in not only the PWHL, but in womens' sports generally and what that means for all of the leagues in the future.
15:46 The crew talks PWHL playoff clinching scenarios.
19:16 The crew discusses the Buffalo Sabres hiring former head coach Lindy Ruff to replace Don Granato and Benjamin recounts the history of Lindy Ruf...
1:19 The crew reflects on the recent increase in interest in not only the PWHL, but in womens' sports generally and what that means for all of the leagues in the future.
15:46 The crew talks PWHL playoff clinching scenarios.
19:16 The crew discusses the Buffalo Sabres hiring former head coach Lindy Ruff to replace Don Granato and Benjamin recounts the history of Lindy Ruf...
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April 19, 2024 • 88 mins
0:00 Alex welcomes John, Trevor and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:47 The crew discusses the final games of the Women's World Championships.
13:34 The Arizona Coyotes are moving to Utah. Sort of. The players, coaches, and front office staff are going and the name, IP, and AHL affiliate are staying in Arizona. Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo has five years to build an arena in Arizona and pay back the purchase price to reinstate the Coyot...
2:47 The crew discusses the final games of the Women's World Championships.
13:34 The Arizona Coyotes are moving to Utah. Sort of. The players, coaches, and front office staff are going and the name, IP, and AHL affiliate are staying in Arizona. Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo has five years to build an arena in Arizona and pay back the purchase price to reinstate the Coyot...
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April 12, 2024 • 70 mins
0:00 Alex welcomes Benjamin and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:13 Benjamin and John went to Utica last weekend to watch four games of the Womens' World Championships. Benjamin survived to tell the tale of his experience attending the Women's World Championships last weekend. (I did not survive, R.I.P. me)
16:28 PWHL updates: The crew talks about the teams starting to announce pride nights, Ottawa has sent out its season ticket renew...
1:13 Benjamin and John went to Utica last weekend to watch four games of the Womens' World Championships. Benjamin survived to tell the tale of his experience attending the Women's World Championships last weekend. (I did not survive, R.I.P. me)
16:28 PWHL updates: The crew talks about the teams starting to announce pride nights, Ottawa has sent out its season ticket renew...
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April 5, 2024 • 75 mins
0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel
4:17 The ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers has been forced to fold, a week before the end of the season.
16:31 Ivan Fedotov was released by his KHL team and has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers.
28:09 Trevor gives a quick update on the Vancouver Canucks and SJ gives an update on the Seattle Kraken.
43:45 SJ has watched every NHL team broadcast this season and gives their ...
4:17 The ECHL's Newfoundland Growlers has been forced to fold, a week before the end of the season.
16:31 Ivan Fedotov was released by his KHL team and has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers.
28:09 Trevor gives a quick update on the Vancouver Canucks and SJ gives an update on the Seattle Kraken.
43:45 SJ has watched every NHL team broadcast this season and gives their ...
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March 29, 2024 • 61 mins
0:00 Trevor welcomes Alex and Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:35 Benjamin discusses the current state of the Montreal Canadiens.
3:48 Alex discusses the current state of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
7:10 A truckload of Jaromír Jágr bobbleheads was stolen. The crew is on the case.
11:43 Sam Reinhart and Zach Hyman have each scored 50 goals for the first time in their careers, and they scored the 50th on the same day.
18:49 Tom Wilson ...
1:35 Benjamin discusses the current state of the Montreal Canadiens.
3:48 Alex discusses the current state of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
7:10 A truckload of Jaromír Jágr bobbleheads was stolen. The crew is on the case.
11:43 Sam Reinhart and Zach Hyman have each scored 50 goals for the first time in their careers, and they scored the 50th on the same day.
18:49 Tom Wilson ...
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March 22, 2024 • 58 mins
It was a big week for the PWHL and the crew has a lot of thoughts about it. They then pivot to a more depressing, but necessary discussion of NHL enforcers, CTE, and death.
SJ welcomes Trevor and Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:29 PWHL Takeover Weekend was a smashing success in Detroit and Pittsburgh. Benjamin talks about attending the game in Pittsburgh and also shares some bar stories from the trip.
16:22 The first ever P...
SJ welcomes Trevor and Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:29 PWHL Takeover Weekend was a smashing success in Detroit and Pittsburgh. Benjamin talks about attending the game in Pittsburgh and also shares some bar stories from the trip.
16:22 The first ever P...
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March 15, 2024 • 68 mins
This week, the crew recaps the trade deadline.
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:31 The crew summarizes the NHL trade deadline:
2:27 Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks
27:34 New Jersey Devils
35:58 Colorado Avalanche
41:37 Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins
55:51 Quick Hits
1:03:11 In non-trade deadline news, New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended four games for elbowing.
1:06:...
0:00 Trevor welcomes Benjamin and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
1:31 The crew summarizes the NHL trade deadline:
2:27 Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks
27:34 New Jersey Devils
35:58 Colorado Avalanche
41:37 Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins
55:51 Quick Hits
1:03:11 In non-trade deadline news, New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended four games for elbowing.
1:06:...
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March 7, 2024 • 69 mins
This week, the crew looks forward to the trade deadline, with discussions of a few of the early deals. Also, the Devils fire Lindy Ruff, a rare Connor Bedard rookie card, and a Willy Wonka hot take.
0:00 Alex welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift.
2:48 The Devils have finally fired head coach Lindy Ruff. Benjamin blames Devils management for their problems this year.
17:30 The Leafs traded for Ily...
0:00 Alex welcomes Benjamin, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift.
2:48 The Devils have finally fired head coach Lindy Ruff. Benjamin blames Devils management for their problems this year.
17:30 The Leafs traded for Ily...
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