Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 11.27.24: St. Louis Coaching Change, Pittsburgh's Hot Seat, and Minnesota Under the Radar

This week, the boys talk about the changes in the St. Louis coaching staff, why the Caps don't retire numbers, and some milestones. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Penguins coaching situation, the Rangers trade conundrums, and the Wild going under the radar in the league. 

Face Off Hockey Show 11.20.24: Bruins Need a Coach, Ovi Get Hurt, and the Big Salary Cap Boost...Maybe

This week, the boys talk about the firing of Jim Montgomery in Boston, Alex Ovechkin's hot streak coming to an end due to injury, and the 3x3 Women's Tournament in South America. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Penguins possible fire sale, John Gibson's destinations, and the potential giant cap hike for next year. 

Face Off Hockey Show 11.06.24: Surprising Starts, Nashville Figuring It Out, and EA Sports Put Coaches In

This week, the boys talk about the surprising starts of some teams through the first month. EA Sports put the coaches in the game and they look bad. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Jeremy Swayman's rough start and how the Nashville Predators aren't lighting things up. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.30.24: Leafs Trades, PWHL Expansion, and Oilers Rantings

This week, the Jon and Scott show talks about the PWHL expansion, the start of Alex Ovechkin, and lovefests in Tampa and Pittsburgh. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Leafs recent trade, the West Coast NHL teams lacking love, and the bad summer moves of the Oilers biting them in-season. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.23.24: Lots of Injuries, Lots of Goalie Issues, Lots of Hockey

This week, the boys talk about all the injuries on the week, as well as the NHL Frozen Frenzy that happened on ESPN. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the goalie woes some teams have had and where Calgary is looking for a forward. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.15.24: Fighting in Practice, Slow Starts, and How Good is Utah HC??

This week, the boys talk about the slow start for some teams, while glowing over the Utah HC quick start. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about some Timothy Liljegren rumors, the Avalanche goaltending, and the Edmonton panic.

Face Off Hockey Show 09.25.24: Preseason, Captaincy, and TV Shows, Oh My

This week, Scotty flies solo for the first part talking about the new reality TV shows from the NHL and ECHL, new captains, and retirees to be. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey saves the show talking about Jeremy Swayman's new deal and when it could be done, as well as Igor Shesterkin's asking price for his new contract. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.17.24: New Places, CHL in NCAA, and Extensions Akimbo

This week, the boys talk about how one CHL player is taking it upon himself to play in the NCAA before a court ruling, plenty of signings ahead of training camps, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey is on to talk about collectibles and what it'll take for the Rangers to keep their stud goalie. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.11.24: PWHL Gets Names, PTOs Are Handed Out, and More!!

This week, the boys talk about the names of the PWHL teams and how they fared. Also, the PTOs are being handed out like candy on Halloween and there's plenty of retirements to be had!!

Face Off Hockey Show 09.04.24: Remembering the Gaudreaus, Long-Term Extensions, PWHL Future and Olympic Qualifiers

This week, the boys take a look at the tragic loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau this past week. Also, talks about the Olympic qualifiers, the PWHL getting bigger and bigger, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the long-term extensions signed in Carolina and Edmonton. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.28.24: Summer Trades, NHL25, and Olympic Qualifiers

This week, the boys talk about the Olympics Qualifiers that are going on this weekend, as well as the new NHL25 skills and stuff. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the trades the Predators and Jets made and how it improves the Sharks and Penguins, as well. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.21.24: Offer Sheet Success, Trades A-Plenty, and Injury Terminations

This week, the boys talk about the Ryan Johansen situation in Philly, the 50th Year Giveaways for the Capitals, and Winter Classic jersey leaks. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the Patrik Laine trade to Montreal, the Oilers freeing up space in order to not sign the offer sheets they had put against them, and what to do with Yaroslav Askarov.

Face Off Hockey Show 08.07.24: Our 23rd Anniversary, Memories with Sean Leahy, and We Sponsor a Wrestler

This week, the boys reminisce about their 23 years in broadcasting and are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about their draft trips and all the memories behind it. Also, the show has sponsored a wrestler!! Who is it?? You'll have to tune in to find out. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.31.24: ESPN's Top-25, The Ocho, and Phoenix Rising Again?!?!

This week, the boys talk about the possibility of the Phoenix market getting the NHL again after the Suns' owner's comments, also-- they talk about different Summer Olympics events. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the ESPN Top-25 NHL Players of the 21st Century and some long-term deals being made. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.24.24: Edmonton Went With Bowman (Of Course They Did) and Major League Hockey's Lofty Goals

This week, the boys talk about the inevitable naming of Stan Bowman as Edmonton GM and the reaction of that, as well as Columbus getting Evason and Calgary getting a new arena. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the goals of the upstart Major League Hockey and how tax-free living isn't the reason teams are getting better in the Sunbelt.