EPISODE · May 17, 2024 · 1H 17M
Jacob Trouba Goes Full Wile E. Coyote
from Neutral Zone Hotel · host NZH Team
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. (Spoiler Alert: Yes.)21:17 The Carolina Hurricanes just won't die, but can they pull off the reverse sweep? Also, Jacob Trouba wins the Mark Messier Leadership Award for Leadery Leadership. 35:38 The Colorado Avalanche aren't looking good in their series against the Dallas Stars. This is in part because Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for a minimum of 6 months for violating the terms of the Player Assistance Program by failing a drug test. 45:33 It's the first round of the PWHL playoffs. Has Montreal's really short bench killed them in the playoffs? Minnesota is having attendance problems. 52:04 PWHL New York has parted ways with its coach, Howie Draper. 54:42 Bauer will become the new hockey equipment and apparel brand for the PWHL.58:29 There was an announcement by Leafs podcaster Steve Dangle of a new 3-on-3 hockey league called Major League Hockey that may or may not exist. The league appears to be backed by the Saudi public investment fund. Benjamin talks a bit about the fund and its sportswashing efforts. CW: There is a small amount of graphic description of human rights abuses in this segment. If you need help with substance abuse issues, you can find resources at https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html (Canada) or https://www.usa.gov/substance-abuse (USA).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.socialIf you want to talk hockey with us, 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
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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. (Spoiler Alert: Yes.)21:17 The Carolina Hurricanes just won't die, but can they pull off the reverse sweep? Also, Jacob Trouba wins the Mark Messier Leadership Award for Leadery Leadership. 35:38 The Colorado Avalanche aren't looking good in their series against the Dallas Stars. This is in part because Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for a minimum of 6 months for violating the terms of the Player Assistance Program by failing a drug test. 45:33 It's the first round of the PWHL playoffs. Has Montreal's really short bench killed them in the playoffs? Minnesota is having attendance problems. 52:04 PWHL New York has parted ways with its coach, Howie Draper. 54:42 Bauer will become the new hockey equipment and apparel brand for the PWHL.58:29 There was an announcement by Leafs podcaster Steve Dangle of a new 3-on-3 hockey league called Major League Hockey that may or may not exist. The league appears to be backed by the Saudi public investment fund. Benjamin talks a bit about the fund and its sportswashing efforts. CW: There is a small amount of graphic description of human rights abuses in this segment. If you need help with substance abuse issues, you can find resources at https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-with-substance-use.html (Canada) or https://www.usa.gov/substance-abuse (USA).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.socialIf you want to talk hockey with us, 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
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