Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 06.29.22: New Cup Champs, New Hall of Fame Class, and Phil Kessel is There

This week, the boys talk about the new Cup champs and debate if this was the best playoffs in a while. The latest Hall of Fame class was named and we'll talk about them and why there's a need for more spots. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to talk about the trades that could go down before the Draft, the Hockey Canada situation, and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.22.22: Second Screens and Second Chances

This week, the boys talk about the second screen experience that ESPN is putting out there for people and our look to change it. There's a lot of old faces going new places with the coaching carousel in full swings. Awards happened and we talk about the misses and more misses from the voting. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk trade rumors ahead of the Draft and Free Agency period. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.15.22: Cup Finals Picks, Coaching Carousel, and New Logos

This week, the boys talk about the Cup Finals, but also what it means for a healthy player scratched in lieu of a dude with a broken pelvic. We'll look at the new event logos for the NHL, the old coaches in new places, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about Kaapo Kakko, John Gibson, and more rumors in the off-season. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.01.22: Loads of Scoring, Loads of Players in Executive Roles, Loads of Randomness

This week, the boys will talk about the chaotic start to the Conference Finals and how each side will match up going forward. There's a lot of players going into front office roles hours after they retire, but it's good for them?? Do they need it?? Plus, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about what the Flames are up against this coming off-season. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.18.22: Coyotes Cuffed, Second Round, and What Teams Will Rebuild

This week, the boys talk about the leaked agreement between Arizona State and the Coyotes and then Lyle Richardson talks about how some of it is falsified. He'll also chat with us about which eliminated teams will have big rebuilds and others small. All that, plus coaching carousels and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.11.22: Back-up Goalies, Draft Lotteries, and Trotz’s Firing

This week, the boys talk about the rise of the back-up goalies in this year's playoffs. Also, a look at the playoffs so far, Barry Trotz getting ousted in record time by the Isles, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about what it means for the Canadiens to have the first overall pick. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.04.22: Lyle vs. Inanimate Objects, Coaching Changes, 3ICE, and more

This week, the boys are joined by Jen the NHL History Girl to talk some playoffs, some coaching changes, some summer leagues, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to pick against apps and tell us Mark Scheifele's next destination. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.20.22: Celebrity Owners, Women’s Hockey Arms Race, and Coyotes Ticket Prices

This week, the boys talk about the idea of getting more celebrity owners in the wake of the Seattle Kraken announcement. There's an arms race with women's hockey leagues that we'll dive into. Scotty has the hard drive of all the FOHS business things. And Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the new Arizona Coyotes' ticket prices. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.13.22: Party at Jonny’s House, Homecoming, and Power Play Blowouts

This week, Scotty joins Jonny from Jonny's home and brought Jen the NHL History Girl along for the ride. They'll talk about what the ettiquette is for power plays in blow out games, outdoor games in repeats again, and NCAA players in their NHL debuts. All that, plus Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about Auston Matthews and why his 50-in-50 is a big fraud. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.06.22: Hall of Very Good Edition

This week, the boys talk about the idea of the Hall of Fame and Hall of Very Good when it comes to players. Lyle Richardson from Spector's Hockey will join to talk about that and the longevity of Phil Kessel, while also debating the legitness of Jonathan Huberdeau's assists. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.23.22: Trade Deadline Recap, Dadonov’s Non-Deal and Toronto’s Horrid Uniforms

This week, the boys wrap up the Trade Deadline that was with Spector's Hockey's Lyle Richardson and talk about the fustercluck that was the Evgenii Dadonov's non-deal and how anyone in Vegas can live that down. We'll also check out the Toronto Maple Leafs' horrid uniforms and other things. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.16.22: Eichel the Villain, Trade Deadline Primer, and More

This week, the boys talk about the role Jack Eichel plays as the villain against the city of Buffalo. We'll also have Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey on to talk about the trade deadline coming up. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.09.22: Jack Eichel Going to Buffalo, Reverse Retros are Back, and Who Says No

This week, the boys talk about the Reverse Retros programs coming back and why the NHL and the teams need to wear more specialty jerseys to sell and recoup costs. Jack Eichel is going back to Buffalo after he thought he was being toyed with, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to help us steal a bit. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.02.22: Hockey Sanctioning Russia, Trade Lists, and 3ICE??

This week, the boys talk about the whole situation with hockey and the Russia, because you know us as your sports and politics podcast. We'll talk about what it means for the future, when it gets to be silly, and more. We'll also try to figure out what 3ICE is. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the trade board people have for the deadline. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.23.22: Montreal Revival, Old Goalies Back at It, and Olympic Talk

This week, the boys talk about the slew of old goalies coming back to play in the NHL and who else could come through the door. Who knew Martin St. Louis had it in him to jump-start the Habs?? We'll talk to Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey about that and about Carey Price's future. All that, plus Olympic talk that'll freeze you to the bone.