Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 04.25.23: The Wacky AHL Playoffs, Stack Sales, and Ref Manipulating

This week, the boys talk about the wild structure of the AHL Playoffs, go into depth on card stack sales, and Marc has a new keyboard. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the playoffs so far, the refs being manipulated, Calgary's new arena proposal, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.19.23: Jonathan Toews’ Legacy, ATL’s New Rink, and LYLE VS INANIMATE OBJECTS!!

This week, the boys look at how Jonathan Toews ranks against his contemporaries after his career seems to come to an end. They'll also look at the new proposed arena district in Atlanta to maybe bring back hockey there for a third time. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to make picks against inanimate objects and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.12.23: Ripping Your Old City, Playing Without a Goalie All Game, and Old Hockey Writers Hate Fun

This week, the boys talk about Bo Horvat's comments on his former city and team and the hilarious apology after it, as well as a look at the independence of the Chicago Wolves. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the Penguins rebuild, old hockey writers hating fun, and not listening to us about playing with six skaters during the game. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.05.23: Tkachuk Trashing Team, Looking at Playoffs, and JeNHLHistoryGirl

This week, the boys are joined by Jen Conway, the NHL History Girl, to talk about Keith Tkachuk roasting his kid's team, the history of dominant teams in hockey and the results, as well as looking at Marty Walsh wanting an Olive Garden feeling with the NHLPA. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the playoff match-ups, surprise teams, and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.29.23: AHL Coup, Phoenix Fighting Tempe, and When a Trade Request Isn’t a Trade Request

This week, the boys talk about the odd happenings when it comes to the AHL and some teams wanting to oust their league president. They'll also get into the city of Phoenix trying to block the city of Tempe's plans for a new arena. Plus, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to tell us when a trade request isn't a trade request, as well as telling us coaches on the hot seat. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.22.23: Fanatics Stinks, Ovi Breaks Records, and Figuring out a National Tournament

This week, the boys talk about the jersey deal that Fanatics made with the NHL and provide examples of their horrid nature. Also, they look at Alex Ovechkin breaking records, the NHLPA Players Poll, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about best-on-best tournaments better for hockey.

Face Off Hockey Show 03.15.23: Tracking Tech in Hockey, GM Meetings, and Ryan Getzlaf’s Wrestling Buddy

This week, the boys talk about the Big City Greens Classic that introed the new tracking technology in cartoon form. They'll look at the moves the Flyers made in the GM spot just ahead of the GM meetings, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the beef in Arizona between Bill Armstrong and Jakob Chychrun. All that and we found a Wrestling Buddy of Ryan Getzlaf. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.08.23: Expansion, Deadline, and a Returning Bit

This week, the boys talk about the rumors that are running abound about expansion in the NHL. They'll also talk a little NCAA Women's Tournament. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will join to talk about the trade deadline, the moves that didn't get made, and we welcome back a returning bit. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.01.23: Premature Deadline Day, Making Our Own Deadline Show, and More

This week, the boys try to make sense of the pre-deadline deals and what they would do with all those hours of TV on Friday. Also, we had goalie goals, David Poile finally stepping away from the Predators, and we see if Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey is recovered from writing so much. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.22.23: Agents Ripping Teams, O’Reilly Trade, and Gearing Up for Deadline

This week, the boys talk about the suspicious case of an agent who got his player a big-time extension, ripping on said team after the fact. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to talk about the Ryan O'Reilly trade, the rumors for Timo Meier, and what else to look forward to this week. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.15.23: Regional Bankruptcy, Deadpool Picks His Group, and Getting Rid of a Winning Coach??

This week, the boys talk about firing a coach despite the team winning because he's not getting them over a playoff hump. Ryan Reynolds has picked the group that he wants to be on in a bid to buy the Senators, while regional TV and hockey revenue could be on the frizz with Bally Sports' impending bankruptcy. All that, plus Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talk Tarasenko's move, Kane's hip, and the salary gymnastics for some teams pre-deadline. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.08.23: All-Star Fallout (Boy) and What’s Going on in Vermilion County??

This week, the boys talk about the wacky happenings in the SPHL with the Vermilion County Bobcats, as each turn is odder than the last. Also, they'll look at the All Star Game and that whole debacle. We have Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey to talk about the new NHLPA leader, more trade rumors, and how much dollar in, dollar out we need to go to make it an interesting deadline. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.01.23: Horvat’s Trade, Hull’s Tarnished Legacy, and Sean Leahy!!

This week, the boys are joined by friend of the show Sean Leahy to talk about the legacy of Bobby Hull following his passing. They'll also discuss the NHLPA's plan at a new head of the union, and more. Plus, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Bo Horvat trade, the floodgates in Vancouver, and the asking price going forward. 

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 01.18.23: Contract Rumors, That Whole Flyers’ Thing, and a New Women’s Hockey Sensation

This week, the boys talk about the newest women's hockey sensation and highlight culture helping the hockey industry. We touch on the Flyers/Ivan Provorov situation, and Lyle Richardson joins us to talk about that situation and contract situations of some top name players.