Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 09.29.21: Stripping Captaincy, Fantasy Drafts, and Big Decks

This week, the boys talk about the captaincy being stripped from Jack Eichel and the history of stripping captaincies. They'll have Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey chime in with where both Buffalo and Eichel go from here, as well as other news and notes from pre-season. Not only that, but the FOHSHL draft is a-happening after some mess-ups in the whole system. Thanks, Yahoo. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.22.21: The Tempe Entertainment District and Random Goalie Name Generator

This week, the boys talk about the new Arizona Coyotes' pitch to the City of Tempe, random names slated as goalies in training camps., and giving up on prospects a little bit too early. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will join us to talk about the RFA signings, players not getting vaccines, and wrestling talk. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.15.21: College Hockey‘s Reach, Officiating‘s Downfall, and Hotel Wi-Fi

This week, the boys talk about the reach of college hockey-- what it should be, what it could be, and the downfalls of it. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to debate about the officiating in the NHL and what can be done. They'll talk about Norm Macdonald's career, the TNT NHL crew, and how to deal with hotel WiFi. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.08.21: Finished Ottawa Rebuild, COVID Rules, and Offer Sheet Trades

This week, the boys talk about what constitutes a finished rebuild for a team and if the Ottawa Senators are really at that point in their process. They'll go over the new COVID rules, the Olympics things, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to talk the fall out of the Jesperi Kotkaniemi signing. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.25.21: King Hank's Legacy, Coyotes Out After This Season, and Mascot Rankings

This week, the boys go over the career of Henrik Lundqvist and talk about his accolades, his legacy on the game, and the current golden age of superstars through our show's timeline. They'll talk about the Arizona Coyotes getting the news they're getting booted from Glendale and where that might lead to. Plus, a mascot ranking like no other. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.11.21: Olympics, AHL Playoffs, and Sean Leahy

This week, the boys look at the very revamped AHL playoff format and then question the NHL using it next. Sean Leahy from NBC Sports comes on to talk about the Olympics conundrum for the NHL, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks some Kirll Kaprizov, Jack Eichel, and the bump in the salary cap. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.04.21: The NHL and IOC at Odds, Evander Kane's Alleged Gambling Issues, and Bob Kudelski Walking Through That Door

This week, the boys talk about the tale as old as time-- the NHL and IOC at odds over expanded media rights. They'll discuss whether or not it matters, considering other pro sports leagues take on Olympics. Evander Kane was accused of plenty of wrong doing, some retiring players, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to talk about Tom Wilson wrecking the Rangers' psyche and Jack Eichel's surgical mystery. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.28.21: NHL Big Signings, Big Trades, Big Mad

This week, the boys talk about all the signings during the free agent frenzy, all the trades before and after the Draft, the backstabbing of M-A Fleury, the idiocy of front offices in Carolina and Montreal, and much more. Lyle Richardson even showed up to hang out and talk things, as well as give his heartfelt thoughts on the Canadiens ill-will to their fan base thanks to their pick in the Draft. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.30.21: Expansion Picks, We Sponsor a NASCAR, and Sean Leahy Joins

This week, Jon and Scott talk about how the show is sponsoring a NASCAR during this week's Road America weekend. Sean Leahy of NBC will join us to talk about the NHL State of the League, Olympics, Awards, Referees, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins as we make out Expansion Picks. Plus, what's up with Vladimir Tarasenko and Duncan Keith?? 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.23.21: Bad Officiating, Stanley Cup Picks, and the Seth Jones Trade Market

This week, the boys talk about whether the officiating is suspect this year or if it's because there's only four teams left in the whole thing...or because of who's still in it. They'll also go over the NHLPA Player's Poll, while also being joined by Spector's Hockey's Lyle Richardson to talk about the Seth Jones trade market, the Oliver Ekman-Larsson trade markets, and his last round against inanimate objects. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.09.21: The Fallacy of "Canada's Team" and Picking Our HBOMax Broadcast Crew

This week, the boys talk about how the last Canadian team isn't always "Canada's Team." Also, how did Canada pull off the World Championship win, our dream picks for the NHL on HBOMax, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk Jack Eichel trade rumors and Mark Scheifele blaming others for his suspension. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.05.21: Tom Wilson's Antics, Rangers Dismantling Front Office, and the Kraken are a Real Team

This week, of course the boys will talk about Tom Wilson's antics and what the Department of Player Safety can actually do about anything. They'll also hypothesis the theory that this brought down the New York Rangers' front office. The Kraken's check cleared, so they are officially the 32nd NHL team, while the "Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" bring up the OG Ducks...and Kenny Wu. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.21.21: Media Mad at Marleau, Ads on Jerseys Make Fans Mad, and Mighty Ducks Plot Devices Are Rad

This week, the boys talk about the butt-hurt nature fans have when the idea of ads on jerseys come up, as well as talking with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey about how mad the old media heads are about Patrick Marleau playing so much. We'll talk about Alex Ovechkin's contract coming up and look at how juicy "Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" is getting. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.14.21: Trade Deadline?? More Like Dead Tradeline

This week, the boys and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will talk about all of the NHL Trade Deadline action, or lack thereof. They'll also talk about teams moving on from possible building blocks of teams and what that could mean in the Win Now vs. Sustain Later crowds. All that, plus season ending injuries, cancelled championships, and the latest episode review of Mighty Ducks: Game Changers. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.07.21: Pre-Deadline Prep, Mighty Ducks Show, and Dubinsky Yells About Crosby

This week, after computer issues, the boys talk about the vitrol that Brandon Dubinsky has against Sidney Crosby, the Canucks and their COVID, and Nathan MacKinnon's bowling career. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us for some pre-Trade Deadline prep, as well as a breaking trade to start his segment. Also, we'll play "Around the Fishwraps: Mighty Ducks Game Changers."