Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 11.12.24: CHL Gets Into NCAA, Hall of Fame Stuff, and The Tiger is Back

This week, Jon and Scott talk about the CHL players being allowed to play in the NCAA now, as well as Lars Eller getting back to the Caps. Lyle Richardson joins us to talk about the Hall of Fame class, the next class, and future classes to come. 

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 10.15.24: 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 10.09.24: Season Opening, Contract Disputes, and NHL's New Series

This week, the boys talk about the opening of the new NHL season while also talking about Amazon's new hockey show. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about Igor Shesterkin's contract talks, Jeremy Swayman's new deal, and more!! 

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 07.10.24: Unexpected Moves, Streaming Teams, and the Slow Free Agency Pool

This week, the boys are joined by Sean Leahy of Yahoo Sports to talk about the unexpected change in GM for the Capitals, teams moving away from Bally Sports and into streaming, and the New Era hat deal. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about the slow decline of free agents, a look at the 2025 Free Agent class, and more!! 

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 06.26.24: Panthers Don't Choke, Coyotes Finally End It, and Trades A-Plenty

This week, the boys have a super-sized episode talking about the Panthers Stanley Cup win, the Coyotes finally coming to an end, and a victory lap on trading Darcy Kuemper, but then sad to gain P-L Dubois. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk that trade and other trades ahead of the Draft. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.12.24: Caps Unfriendly to Fans, PWHL Drama, and NAHL Draft Names

This week, the boys talk about the Washington Capitals buying Cap Friendly and the outcry that came from it, the drama that is happening with the Minnesota PWHL team after their championship win, and we'll hear some of the unique names from the NAHL Draft. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will talk about the Patrik Laine trade rumors, the Sens wanting a goalie, and more collection talk.

 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.24.24: The Your-Name-Heres Arrive in Utah, Playoff Action, and Coaching Carousels

This week, the boys talk about the saga of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah being complete as the team goes to Salt Lake City. Also, a look at the playoffs with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey, as well as the coaching changes happening in the NHL where everything that's old is new again. 

Face Off Hockey Show 04.17.24: Empty Nets Are the Caps' Best Friend

This week, the boys talk about the Caps getting into the playoffs in spite of everything, if John Tortorella knew the scores of other games, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey makes some of his picks against inanimate objects for the playoffs!! 

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 03.06.24: Trade Deadline, Kuzy in Hershey, and Jake Cimperman Talks Pro Beach Hockey

This week, the boys are joined by Jake Cimperman, director of "Pro Beach Hockey: Sun, Surf, and Slapshots" to talk about this project, working with NHLers and LA legends, and the effort of getting footage and material previously thought of as lost. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about the crazy pre-deadline trades and Evgeni Kuznetsov in Hershey. 

Face Off Hockey Show 12.13.23: Virginia Bound Caps, Skills Comp Changes, and Per Capita Guessing Game

This week, the boys will talk about the Washington Capitals moving further south in their travels, as they have a plan to move to Northern Virginia in 2028. Also, Connor McDavid is the puppet-master of Skills Competition with some new events and money involved. Also, Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk about surprising teams and talk about which areas have the most NHL players in North America.