Face Off Hockey Show

Face Off Hockey Show 10.12.22: Opening Week, NHL Europe, and Lyle’s Back!!

This week, the boys talk about what could happen if the NHL puts a division in Europe for ess and gigs. We'll talk about the dismantling of Hockey Canada, the undressing of Steve Simmons, comings, goings, Men's Health, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey is back as we look and put bets on some stuff ahead of the NHL Season going full-steam ahead. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.17.22: 3ICE Title Weekend and Retired Numbers Debates

This week, the boys continue through the cruelest month, but talk about the 3ICE Championship weekend from Las Vegas this coming weekend. Also, they're talking about who owns retired numbers, who should have retired numbers, and the absurd retired numbers. All that and probably less. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.27.22: We’re Very Statue Worthy

This week, the boys will discuss the Dustin Brown statue and what constitutes someone getting such an honor in the grand schemes of the game. They'll also chat about Jonathan Toews not wanting to stick around Chicago for their rebuild, Hockey Canada continues to behave bad, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about the big deal between Florida and Calgary, as well as why people might be clamoring to be a Blue Jacket sooner than later. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.13.22: NHL Free Agent (and Trade) Frenzy!!!

This week, the Free Agent Frenzy has begun, with Johnny Gaudreau's loose definition of going home. We'll talk about the Ottawa Senators getting better very sneakily and after the death of their owner. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will recap all the madness, all the trades, all the things. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.15.22: Cup Finals Picks, Coaching Carousel, and New Logos

This week, the boys talk about the Cup Finals, but also what it means for a healthy player scratched in lieu of a dude with a broken pelvic. We'll look at the new event logos for the NHL, the old coaches in new places, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks about Kaapo Kakko, John Gibson, and more rumors in the off-season. 

Face Off Hockey Show 06.08.22: Wasting Talent for Poor Goaltending, a 30-year no relocation, and a wild Carey Price Rumor

This week, it's Scotty and Jen to start, as they talk about the wasting of talent due to bad goaltending and if they've ever seen a situation like what's going on in Edmonton. Marc comes in just in time to talk about the Arizona Coyotes' new arena plan moving forward, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins to talk the above and a wild Carey Price trade rumor. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.25.22: McDavid’s Mastery, Dynasty of Tampa, and Gretzky’s Expensive Jersey

This week, the boys talk about the possible dynasty of the Tampa Bay Lightning and why it feels different than most other ones. Connor McDavid is good, but it helps playing around skilled players. Wayne Gretzky's jersey is auctioning at a million bucks, but if it doesn't come with a photo-- it's a waste of money. All that plus Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk the goaltending market for the summer. 

Face Off Hockey Show 05.04.22: Lyle vs. Inanimate Objects, Coaching Changes, 3ICE, and more

This week, the boys are joined by Jen the NHL History Girl to talk some playoffs, some coaching changes, some summer leagues, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to pick against apps and tell us Mark Scheifele's next destination. 

Face Off Hockey Show 02.23.22: Montreal Revival, Old Goalies Back at It, and Olympic Talk

This week, the boys talk about the slew of old goalies coming back to play in the NHL and who else could come through the door. Who knew Martin St. Louis had it in him to jump-start the Habs?? We'll talk to Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey about that and about Carey Price's future. All that, plus Olympic talk that'll freeze you to the bone. 

Face Off Hockey Show 11.03.21: The Art of Tiny Letters and Trying to Move the Coyotes Now

This week, the boys talk about what's going on with the Arizona Coyotes and how they could be this bad, the art of etching (and erasing) things from the Stanley Cup, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about Jack Eichel's situation and more fallout from the Kyle Beach/Chicago Blackhawks incidents. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.27.21: WTF Chicago, New ECHL Teams, and Mark Messier Memoir??

This week, the boys and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talk about the result of the Chicago Blackhawks findings on Kyle Beach being assaulted and what in the hell happens now with the fallout. They'll also talk about Jack Eichel to Vegas rumors, new, fancy ECHL teams, and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.20.21: Injuries, Suspensions, and We‘re Only in the First Week

This week, the boys talk about the first week of the NHL season and all the suspensions (as well as the Max Allowable), injuries, and local blackouts to be had. We'll talk to Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey to talk about Jack Eichel's contract getting the way of a good deal, Connor McDavid wanting to leave if there's no winning in Edmonton, and the chase for an 150-point season. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.13.21: Opening Week Hockey, ESPN and TNT Critiquing, and Extensions Everywhere

This week, the boys are set on the opening few games of the NHL season, while talking about the game presentation of both ESPN and TNT. They'll talk about all the captains from the Rangers, the first threes of Olympic nations, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey joins us to talk about all the contract extensions and trade possibilities. 

Face Off Hockey Show 10.06.21: One Week Away and Sean Leahy Comes to Play

This week, the boys welcome on Sean Leahy of Pro Hockey Talk on NBC to look at the Robin Lehner situation with the NHL and NHLPA, what to look for in this upcoming season, Stanley Cup picks, and Award Winners that are a guaranteed lock for the year. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.18.21: Jersey Ads, Hockey Card Stories, and BD Gallof on the Islanders

This week, the boys talk to BD Gallof of IslesBeat.com about the new UBS Arena, the Islander success the past two seasons, and what it's going to take for them to get over the Lightning hump. The boys will also talk about the inevitable jersey ads that are finally coming in 2022-23, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will talk some rumors flying around and old stories of memorabilia past and present.