Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 12.27.23: Breaking Down the Mock NHL Four Nations Line-ups

This week, the boys and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talk about the mock line-ups that TheScore put out for the NHL Four Nations Cup next February. Also, Nikolai Khabibulin signs in Russia, youth hockey bans handshakes, and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 12.20.23: False Retirements, Real Firings, and ESPN’s Trade ”Tiers”

This week, the boys talk about the story of Nolan Patrick's on again, off again retirement, the firing of DJ Smith, and the North Carolina Tar Heels new ice rink. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the ESPN Trade Tier List and how it was mislabeled. 

Face Off Hockey Show 12.13.23: Virginia Bound Caps, Skills Comp Changes, and Per Capita Guessing Game

This week, the boys will talk about the Washington Capitals moving further south in their travels, as they have a plan to move to Northern Virginia in 2028. Also, Connor McDavid is the puppet-master of Skills Competition with some new events and money involved. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about surprising teams and talk about which areas have the most NHL players in North America. 

Face Off Hockey Show 12.06.23: New Thirds, Some Trade Action, and the Coyotes Are Good Again??

This week, the boys talk about some new Third Jerseys in the works, Gary Bettman worried about the construction of the Olympic Arena for hockey two-and-a-half years out, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk some trades, the Coyotes being good, and what the Caps can do with Kuznetsov. 

Face Off Hockey Show 11.15.23: Our Overtime Changes, Oilers Cleaning House, and More!!

This week, the boys fight the tech gremlins to talk about the Edmonton Oilers doing their thing of firing coaches, we talk about what to do about the overtime, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.25.23: Frenzy of Games, Teams Bad Early, and NHL Changes

This week, the boys talk about the Frozen Frenzy giving the pros and cons, they talk about early bad results for some teams and when to panic, while the NHL back tracks on what tape to use and how the NHL Draft will be presented. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.11.23: Opening Week, Extensions, Injuries, Oh My

This week, the boys will talk about the decisions the NHL is making and why hockey was never for everyone. A look at some extensions made with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey, some injuries, and more of opening week. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.04.23: Sticks Up, A-Town Down, and Color Theory

This week, the boys talk about the NHL GMs using color theory when it comes to goalie pads and stick tape. Also, the idea of Atlanta coming back into the NHL fold. All that, plus Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the mess of contracts in Ottawa. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.20.23: Babcock Behaving Badly...Again, Captains and Not, and More!!

This week, the boys talk about Mike Babcock's odd situation and when management should be held at fault. Also, what teams are having new captains, the PWHL Draft, and Board Ads. Lyle Richardson joins us to talk about a minor trade and what rules NHLers want back. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.02.23: Finding BookTok, Seattle Classic, and JeNHLHistorygirl

This week, the boys are back to talk about the Kraken's parasocial incident on TikTok, their Winter Classic logo being leaked, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about arbitration, the Coyotes being due, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.26.23: Schedule Reveals, Bergeron’s Retirement, and Arbitration

This week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of the Unaffiliated to talk about the schedule reveals for teams and how they're now done. Also, they'll look at Patrice Bergeron's career ranks up. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk the Ilya Samsonov arbitration, Erik Karlsson's future, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.28.23: Draft Show Extrava-danza!!

This week, the boys are talking the Draft and watching along. Sean Leahy and Lyle Richardson join to partake, as well as talk about the trades prior to the Draft and why sports parents are the absolute worst. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.17.23: Tempe Votes, Leafs Woes, and DMB or TOI??

This week, the boys talk about the vote from the Tempe residents rejecting the Coyotes and the season that Seattle had. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the Leafs next steps, GMs interviews, and a new game of if it's a player's time on ice or a Dave Matthews Band track length. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.10.23: Windy City Lotto Win, TV People in Hockey Ops, and Playoffs

This week, the boys talk about the big lottery win the Chicago Blackhawks had in order to draft Connor Bedard and the influx of TV people going into hockey ops jobs. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the playoffs, Flames rescinding their trade requests, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.02.23: Snoop vs. Deadpool, Post-Playoff Injuries, and the Second Round

This week, the boys talk about who would be the best fit for the Ottawa Senators ownership group-- Snoop Dogg or Ryan Reynolds. Also, a tradition like no other-- post playoff injury reports and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to give his take on the eliminated teams, as well as his picks against inanimate objects.