Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 10.30.25: Extensions, Injuries, and McKenna Discourse

This week, Jon and Scott talk about all the extensions being made in the league, plenty of injuries, and Gavin McKenna discourse and what the future could hold and other wild scenarios.

Face Off Hockey Show 10.22.25: No Olympic Send-Off, the Nordiques are Back...ish, and Interactive PR Emails

This week, the boys talk about the NHL's cancellation of the Olympic send-off, the Avalanche go back to their roots, and Matthew Schaefer off to a hot start. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the issues in Vancouver, the issues in Toronto, and wonderful PR emails you can interact with. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.15.25: Sabres Panic, No Olympic Ice Rink, and Sharks' Owner Goes Wild

This week, the boys talk about the panic going down in Buffalo this early in the season, how the Olympic ice rinks are still being built, and how the San Jose Sharks' owner just went out and had a no filter presser. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Sabres woes, too, the Canadiens signing more young talent, and what's next for the Rangers. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.08.25: Season Starts, McDavid's Team Friendly Deal, and McKenna Madness Hits the Hobby

This week, the boys talk about the season starting, the craziness in the preseason down in Florida, and Gavin McKenna's new card deal and what it means for the hobby. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the impact of Connor McDavid's team friendly extension to win a Cup, the lack of goalie market, and the demise of the Free Agent Frenzy. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.01.25: Players Getting Paid, Retirements, and a New ECHL Team

This week, the boys talk about all the players getting paid, all the players getting out, and the newest team upcoming in the ECHL. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about what Kirill Kaprizov deal does for the market and how much Connor McDavid can get now. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.24.25: Pre-season Starts, Contracts Being Disputed, and Solo Bits

This week, the boys talk about the retirement of Anze Kopitar and some pre-season stuff. Lyle Richardson joins to talk about Bernie Parent's legacy, Kirill Kaprizov's upper hand, and Mason McTavish's lower hand. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.17.25: Training Camps Start, New Jerseys Abound, and Flyers Move a Goalie

This week, the boys talk about the new season starting with training camps opening, some issues with Under Armour and the CHL jerseys, and the Caps and Wings reveal new jerseys. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Kirill Kaprizov, Flyers goaltending, and more!!

Face Off Hockey Show 09.10.25: CHL's Bitterness, Sharks' Legend Carey Price, and Kirill's Rejection

This week, the boys talk about the CHL being petty about the NCAA...still, Atlanta groups making pitches, and Sharks' legend Carey Price. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Kirill Kaprizov's contract rejection, the price of keeping or moving Sidney Crosby, and a tribute to Ken Dryden. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.03.25: Marner's Exit, Playoff Salary Caps, and Waiting for Signings

This week, the boys talk about the Mitch Marner exit and the chaos around it, the playoff salary cap, and Lyle Richardson joins to talk about moving Carey Price's contract and finding a way to get the Hughes brothers to play together. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.27.25: New Leases, New Streaming Partners, and Who Say No with Sean Leahy

This week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about the Sharks' new lease with San Jose, FloSports getting all the hockey leagues, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey hops on to talk about Who Says No Trade Scenarios with the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.20.25: Retired Numbers, Olympic Discourse, and Meh

This week, the boys are all back to talk about numbers being retired, Olympic tryout rosters causing a stir, and other fun summer stuff. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Olympic teams and who's numbered he'd retire next for half of the league. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.13.25: Legal Issues, Cross-Sport Ownership, and European Vacations

This week, the boys talk about all the legal happenings with the Flyers and Ryan Johansen, as well as the Utah Mammoth and a hockey bag company. All that, plus Tom Dundon is buying other sports franchises and Jonny is back from Europe. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.05.25: Summer Retirements, The Contracts of the Connors, and Predicting the Olympic Rosters

This week, Scotty and Lyle talk about the retirements of players, the college game, the contracts of the Connors McDavid and Bedard, while also looking at who could be on the Olympics for some nations. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.23.25: Retirements, Another B1G Commitment, and the Pittsburgh Rebuild

This week, Jon and Scott talk about the retirements that the NHL has seen, Porter Martone makes a B1G commitment to face Gavin McKenna, and a Utah team is moving. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will discuss the Dakota Joshua move to Toronto, Pittsburgh's rebuild, and did 3ICE get money support from the NHL?? 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.16.25: De-Centralized Draft Continues and Our Personal NHL Draft Tier List

This week, it's the Jon and Scott show were they look back on all their NHL Draft trips and rank them from top to bottom after the news of the NHL teams still wanting a de-centralized draft for 2026. They'll also touch on the Penguins latest moves and rip open some cards.