Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 06.04.25: Stanley Cup Starts, Ovi is Finished?? Plus, Free Agent Chatter

This week, the Jon and Scott show talks about the possibility of Alex Ovechkin retiring thanks to context clues, the technology of the NHL expanding, and more coaching changes. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey discusses the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes' future while looking at the free agent marker coming up. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.21.25: Down to Four, the Leafs Future, and a Shanaplan to Long Island??

This week, the boys talk about the final four teams vying for the Stanley Cup, as well as talking with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey about the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs and if Brendan Shanahan going to Long Island will move any kind of needle. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.14.25: More Playoff Action, All Quarter Century Teams, and an Un-recycled Head Coach??

This week, the boys talk about the franticness in the playoffs for the second round, the World Championships that are great for one North American nation, and new front office moves. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the playoffs, reviews the NHL All Quarter Century Team, and Low Puckdoku scores!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.07.25: Trading All-Star Game for Top Pick, Mammoth in Utah, and 1st Round Fun

This week, the boys talk about the New York Islanders losing their All-Star Game, but gaining the top overall pick in the Draft, the Utahs get their name, and free rum. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the fantastic first round of the playoffs, makes his second round picks, and how Kirill Kaprizov will be the NHL's highest paid player soon. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.30.25: Firings, Expansion, and Suspensions as the NHL Playoffs Roll

This week, the boys talk about the eventful week of coaches being fired or resigning, more expansion in the PWHL, and suspensions as the NHL Playoffs heat up. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk playoffs and what Quinn Hughes could do now thanks to this year's Vancouver discourse. 

Face Off Hockey Show 01.28.25: Carolina Blockbuster, Logan's Run to the Bank, and the Gritty Store

This week, the boys talk about the new contract for Logan Thompson with the Caps, the new Gritty Chaos Store in Wells Fargo Center, and the Penguins for sale?? Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the blockbuster deal for Mikko Rantanen and more Vancouver drama. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.04.24: Remembering the Gaudreaus, Long-Term Extensions, PWHL Future and Olympic Qualifiers

This week, the boys take a look at the tragic loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau this past week. Also, talks about the Olympic qualifiers, the PWHL getting bigger and bigger, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the long-term extensions signed in Carolina and Edmonton. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.10.24: Unexpected Moves, Streaming Teams, and the Slow Free Agency Pool

This week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about the unexpected change in GM for the Capitals, teams moving away from Bally Sports and into streaming, and the New Era hat deal. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the slow decline of free agents, a look at the 2025 Free Agent class, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.03.24: Drafts, Trades, and Free Agents Oh My

This week, Scotty and Marc talk about the moves the Caps made during the draft, while discussing the new possible 84-game schedule going on. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will join to talk about the Caps moves, as well as other draft picks, the break-up of Steven Stamkos and the Lightning and how the Predators are going for it. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.18.24: Cup End or Beginning, Hirings and Firings, and Buyout Windows

This week the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about the Stanley Cup Final and if the Oilers have a chance being down 3-1. Also, a discussion of the new threads for the Ducks and Utah HC. Lyle Richardson will join to talk about the front office moves and possible buyout candidates around the league. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.29.24: False Endings, Front Office Moves, and More!!

This week, the boys talk about all them moves in the front office being made, some minor league news, and when is a series ending not a series ending. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to talk about the possible moves needed in Columbus, Carolina, and Vegas. 

Face Off Hockey Show 11.22.23: Winter Classic Jerseys, Issues with Laine, and ”International” Tourneys

This week, the boys talk about the new Winter Classic jerseys that appeared oddly, and who would win in a match between a ref and a reporter. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the issues with Patrik Laine, the farce of an International Tournament, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.18.23: Opening Weeks, Carolina’s AHL Grind, and Injuries Akimbo

This week, the boys talk about the AHL situation for Carolina, the possible international markets for the NHL to go have an exhibition, and all the fun injuries in the first week of the season. 

Face Off Hockey Show 01.26.23: Salvaged Show, Vancouver Mess, New Uniforms, and New Draft Style??

This week, the boys save themselves from a total lost show by doing an impromptu one. They talk about the mess in Vancouver with Rick Tocchet and Bruce Boudreau, the new specialty jerseys for the Black Bears and Capitals, a new system of draft, as well as a new system to get junior players out of juniors and into the AHL. 

Face Off Hockey Show 01.04.23: A Bad Winter Classic, Jakub Vrana’s Situation, and the Oilers are the NHL’s LA Angels

This week, the boys ring in the new year with a new Pitonzo on the mic. Also, a look at maybe the worst on-ice Winter Classic in history?? There's a hockey player in the Order of Canada, World Juniors Record, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to talk Jakub Vrana, Alexis LaFreniere, and more!!