Face Off Hockey Show

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 09.10.25: CHL's Bitterness, Sharks' Legend Carey Price, and Kirill's Rejection

This week, the boys talk about the CHL being petty about the NCAA...still, Atlanta groups making pitches, and Sharks' legend Carey Price. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Kirill Kaprizov's contract rejection, the price of keeping or moving Sidney Crosby, and a tribute to Ken Dryden. 

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 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. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.12.25: Four Nations Fantasticness, World Cup is Back, and Fake Ice Saving Hockey

This week, the boys in a high energy fashion talk about the Four Nations Cup that's going on this week, as well as look at the synthetic ice initiative started by Anthony Duclair and how it could help out youth hockey with issues for ice time. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the comings and goings of trade interests ahead of the deadline in a month. 

Face Off Hockey Show 01.14.25: New Philly Arena, Quarter-Century Teams, and the Smokey Quarter Papi Review

This week, the boys talk about the new arena for the Flyers, the new update to bring the PWHL into the game for NHL25, and ownership news. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey gives his review of McDonald's Smokey Quarter Papi burger, helps us with the Quarter-Century Teams, and what the Penguins needs to do to rebuild. 

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 11.06.24: 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 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 07.03.24: Drafts, Trades, and Free Agents Oh My

This week, Scotty and Marc talk about the moves the Caps made during the draft, while discussing the new possible 84-game schedule going on. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will join to talk about the Caps moves, as well as other draft picks, the break-up of Steven Stamkos and the Lightning and how the Predators are going for it. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.10.24: The Coyotes Are Probably Moving to Utah Next Week

This week, the boys talk about all the talk of the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, Utah and the implications behind all of that. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the ins and outs of the move, the NHLPA Player Poll, and more!! 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.19.24: Rule Change Propositions and No, Really, the Coyotes Could Really Move This Time

This week, the boys talk about the totally possible relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, but for real though. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the rule changes being thrown out there at the GM Meetings and remembering Chris Simon. 

Face Off Hockey Show 03.13.24: Deadline Debrief, ATL Back in the NHL Mix, and NHL Not So Global

This week, the boys will talk about Atlanta being back in the NHL mix and what Canada city it can move to after a decade, the Rempe-age getting stalled, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about fallout from Deadline Day and an interesting move for Sidney Crosby. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.21.24: Trade Deadline Primer, Outdoor Fun, and Columbus Woes

This week, the boys are joined out the gate with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey to talk about the Blue Jackets internal woes, the Penguins choices, and more deadline items. Plus, Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports joins to talk outdoor games, the Four Nations Cup, and gambling habits. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.14.24: Cross-checks, Cross Examinations, and Crossing Off Trade Proposals

This week, the boys talk about how getting cross-checking someone in the head is somehow defensible, how some players are looking to the change the landscape of junior hockey, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about what Nic Dowd is worth and Who Says No!!