Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 05.20.26: Front Office Shuffles, Playoff Cresendos, and a Local Champ

This week, the boys talk about all the off-ice happenings in the NHL, a new PWHL team, and the Maryland Black Bears Robertson Cup victory. Lyle Richardson from Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Edmonton Oilers situation, where Quinn Hughes could go, and making his conference final predictions. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.13.26: Toronto Fires Berube, Schaefer is Unanimous, and the Playoffs Roll Along

This week, the boys talk about the latest happenings in Toronto with Craig Berube's firing, Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy in a runaway, and two new PWHL teams. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk playoffs, Evgeni Malkin, and Vegas blocking their old coaches. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.06.26: A Crazy 28 Hours in Toronto, the PWHL Expanding, and McDavid and Matthews Movement

This week, the boys talk about the PWHL going to Detroit, the salary cap going up, and the Toronto Maple Leafs wild 28 hours with a GM hire and Draft Lotto win. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Leafs situation, what it could do to Auston Matthews future, and Connor McDavid's future. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.29.26: Anze Says Goodbye, Toronto's GM Future, and Hockey Canada's Next Symposium

This week, the boys talk about the playoffs thus far, how Hockey Canada may try to write their development ship, and Anze Kopitar's career is finished. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk more playoffs, John Chayka's possible Toronto GM role, and what it could mean for Auston Matthews.

Face Off Hockey Show 04.22.26: Playoffs Start, Front Office Shuffles, and Lyle vs. Inanimate Objects

This week, the boys talk about the playoffs so far and all the front office moves made already. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the playoffs and makes his picks against inanimate objects. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.15.26: NCAA Hockey Wraps-Up, AI Leading the Leafs, and Ovi's Last Ride??

This week, the boys talk about the ending of the NCAA season and the transfer portal madness that came with. Also, their updated picks for Alex Ovechkin and if it's his time to go. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to talk about Michael Hage not joining Montreal and how that's a good thing, the fall of Columbus and Detroit, as well as AI maybe leading the Leafs to where they are now. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.08.26: Many Admin Changes, Ovi's Last Hurrah, and NCAA's Possible Age Rule

This week, the boys talk about all the administrative changes NHL teams made this week, what Alex Ovechkin may do this summer, and a possible NCAA rule change when it comes to the age of eligibility. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about what's needed in New Jersey and the downfall of Steve Yzerman in Detroit. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.01.26: Recycling Torts, Toronto's New Fire, and College Hockey Wrapping Up

This week, the boys talk about John Tortorella getting back into the coaching mix in Vegas, Toronto fires their GM, and plenty of news at the end of the college hockey season. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk Auston Matthews future and the decision of entry level players choosing a bridge deal vs. a long-term deal in the current marketplace. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.25.26: Records Broken, Teams Moving, and the Economy and Community of Hockey

This week, the boys talk about the records that Alex Ovechkin, Paul Maurice, and Sergei Bobrovsky set this week, while looking at the AHL move from Bridgeport to Hamilton. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the economy and community of hockey being affected in the lower tiers and in the pro viewing level. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.18.26: Leaving Your Captain, Guerin Gunning For Players, and Who's Puck is it Anyway??

This week, the boys discuss the Maple Leafs not sticking up immediately for their captain, international travel, and international games. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Bill Guerin gunning for more talent and is Jack Hughes the rightful owner of the Golden Goal puck?? 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.11.26: Deadline Breakdown, Worst Junior Team in Canada, and Everyone Hates Dahlin

This week, the boys talk about the worst Junior team in Canada after a winless/pointless season, everyone is attacking Rasmus Dahlin, and the ECHL is losing a team. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the shocks of the trade deadline and what's next for trades that didn't happen. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.04.26: Pre-Deadline Deals, More NCAA News, and USA Hockey Media Blitz

This week, the boys talk about the USA Hockey teams going around TV on the gold medal tour, the new developments in the NCAA landscape, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to look at the pre-deadline deals and who to look out for coming up ahead of Friday's Trade Deadline

Face Off Hockey Show 02.25.26: Olympics Conclude, New NCAA D1 School, and Rumors Abound

This week, Jon and Scott talk about the two fantastic gold medal games leading to double gold for the USA, the newest NCAA D1 team is about to be announced, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the recent Penguins/Avalanche trade and the next destination for Nazem Kadri. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.18.26: Olympic Madness, Beach Hockey Tournaments, and Chair Throwing

This week, the boys talk about the craziness of the Olympics, Jonny going to Beach Hockey Tournaments, and junior hockey chair throwing. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the viewership of hockey post-Olympics and Brandon Bussi's new contract. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.11.26: Olympic Break, McKenna's Break, and Seattle's Bread Pitch Denied

This week, the boys discuss the Olympics getting started up, Gavin McKenna getting the major charge dropped, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about Seattle going after Artemi Panarin and getting denied.