It Shouldn't Be a Controversy, But It Is (Featuring Cole Redhorse Taylor)

This week's episode features a continuation of our discussion on neck protection and some salary cap talk before an amazing discussion with Dakota artist Cole Redhorse Taylor, from the Prarie Island Community, about his art and designing the goalie mask that Marc-Andre Fleury wore in warmups on the Wild's Native American Heritage Night. This week, Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trevor, and John to the Neutral Zone Hotel for their shift.3:04 First, the crew has a short discussion about the IIHF's new rule requiring neck protection for events at all levels, including the Olympics, and what that might mean in the NHL.8:38 The NHL announced that the salary cap will be going up approximately $4.5 million next year. The crew discusses how much that might help the teams with the highest payrolls. 18:37 Next summer's draft will be the last centralized NHL draft, so they're throwing a big draft party at James Dolan's utterly ridiculous Sphere in Las Vegas as a final hurrah. 20:42 Benjamin and Trevor introduce special guest Cole Redhorse Taylor to the Neutral Zone Hotel. Cole talks with the crew about his art, how he got started, how his art reflects and is inspired by his heritage and his people, and how he came to work with the Minnesota Wild to design the goalie mask and another piece that were auctioned off in conjunction with the Wild's Native American Heritage Night. You can find more information about Cole at his website and social media: https://coleredhorsetaylor.com/https://www.instagram.com/coleredhorsetaylorhttps://www.facebook.com/coleredhorsetaylorart/Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel TeamYou can find more information at https://neutralzonehotel.comLogo design by Emily MowbrayYou can follow us on social media if you're so inclined: Instagram: @neutralzonehotel Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.socialNeutral 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