The NHL Finds More Rakes to Step On

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 the summer, once or twice a month, probably. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube to be notified when an episode drops.0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ and Alex for their shifts at the Neutral Zone Hotel.1:41 The NHL announced at 4:00 PM on the opening day of free agency that it was reinstating disgraced Chicago Blackhawks executives Stan Bowman, Joel Quenneville, and Al MacIsaac. The crew discusses why this is a problem, why many fans are upset,  why the 200 Hockey Men don't understand that it's a problem, and why it's the Oilers who are showing an interest in Bowman.24:42 The crew presents their winners and losers of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft held at SPHERE.41:11 The crew talks a bit about the Vegas Golden Knights drafting Trevor Connolly at 19th overall. There a number of red flags around Connolly, including an instagram post of a swastika made out of children's blocks. Another red flag was Vegas' handling of the pick at the draft. 50:33 The crew wraps up the draft conversation by talking about Celine Dion and a few more picks they liked. 53:54 The crew presents winners and losers of the first two days of the 2024 free agency period.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