Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 12.03.25: More Olympic Rink Mess, More Self-Injured Players, and Thanksgiving Standings

This week, the boys talk about how the Olympic rink construction is going just fine, how many more players can injure themselves in their own home, and sage advice from Daren Puppa. Lyle Richardson joins to talk about the new rumor kings in Kiefer Sherwood and Blake Coleman, while breaking down the Thanksgiving Playoff Standings. 

Face Off Hockey Show 11.19.25: Odd Injuries, Many Milestones, and Short-Term Gains

This week, the boys talk about all the odd injuries to NHL players this week, the Winter Classic jerseys, and a bevvy of milestones. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about what the Habs could do with their injury issues, the Leafs being vanilla, and more!! 

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 10.08.25: 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 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 09.03.25: 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 08.13.25: 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 07.30.25: Backstrom Back to Sweden, Hockey Canada Verdict, and Connor's Contract

This week, Marc and Scott talk about Nicklas Backstrom returning to Sweden to end his career, the verdict of the Hockey Canada trial, and what's going to happen with Connor McDavid's next contract. 

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. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.09.25: Gavin McKenna's Decision, Card Collections, and an Epic Pyramid

This week, the boys talk about Gavin McKenna picking Penn State as his next spot and what this means for future junior players' options. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the McKenna move, the Isaac Howard trade, card collecting (again), and we build an epic Puckdoku Pyramid. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.02.25: The Never-Ending Draft, Sign-and-Trade Bonanza, and Extending the CBA

This week, the boys talk about the NHL and NHLPA extending the CBA until 2030, the NHL Draft that took forever, and the exploitation of a draft pick's backstory. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will join us to talk about all the trades and signings as the off-season begins in full.

Face Off Hockey Show 06.04.25: Stanley Cup Starts, Ovi is Finished?? Plus, Free Agent Chatter

This week, the Jon and Scott show talks about the possibility of Alex Ovechkin retiring thanks to context clues, the technology of the NHL expanding, and more coaching changes. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey discusses the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes' future while looking at the free agent marker coming up. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.28.25: More Front Office Changes, Stanley Cup Finals All But Set, and Champions Galore

This week, the boys talk about the championships being handed out on the international stage and the PWHL, while taking a look at the front office and bench changes this week. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the value of Evan Bouchard, the lunacy of no-tax-state teams being good just because of that, and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.16.25: Playoffs, Retirements, and a New Audio Era

This week, the boys talk about their new audio era with a new interface, plenty of retirements coming your way, and the Pick 'Em results. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the NHLPA Player's Poll and to look ahead with his predictions for the playoffs.