Episodes

  • Viva Las Vegas (and Hamilton)

    Viva Las Vegas (and Hamilton)
    May 15 2026
    The NZH crew brings you a PWHL-heavy episode, discussing the playoffs and making sense of the PWHL's decision to expand to Las Vegas and Hamilton.

    Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    1:03 Junior hockey talk because SJ just can't help themself

    11:12 PWHL playoffs and Ottawa's move to the Canadian Tire Center

    23:30 PWHL expansion to Las Vegas and Hamilton

    45:13 NHL playoff predictions, a tangent on PWHL refereeing, and the need for more diversity in hockey


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
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    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
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    55 mins
  • It's About Being Miserable In A Group

    It's About Being Miserable In A Group
    May 8 2026
    The Neutral Zone Hotel crew react LIVE to the NHL Draft Lottery! You, too, can experience Trevor's misery in the moment it occurs. After that, they chat about PWHL expansion news. Detroit is getting a team and the expansion process is very complicated!

    Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    04:26 The Toronto Maple Leafs hire John Chayka and Mats Sundin

    09:34 NHL Draft Lottery live reaction and continued Leafs talk

    20:05 Live reaction to second draft lottery draw

    27:48 Very brief NHL playoffs talk

    29:37 PWHL expansion news and process explainer

    54:26 A short discussion of the recent Curl and McAvoy dirty plays


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Frankel the Tankel and Spinneth Gwyneth

    Frankel the Tankel and Spinneth Gwyneth
    May 1 2026
    Some celebration, some speculation, some PWHL playoff and expansion talk. And finally, a tribute to a great one. This episode has everything.

    Benjamin welcomes Trevor, Emily, and Madison to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    02:47 Anže Kopitar retires

    10:38 Will Brady Tkachuk remain an Ottawa Senator?

    21:39 PWHL playoffs matchups

    35:23 Current reporting on PWHL expansion cities

    48:48 Trevor pays tribute to John Garrett after his sudden and unexpected passing


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    53 mins
  • It's Awards Time, Baby!

    It's Awards Time, Baby!
    Apr 24 2026
    This week, the crew talks awards and playoffs.

    0:00 Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    1:58 SJ gives an updated on the Everett Silvertips

    10:17 It's time to announce the winners of the 2026 Neutral Zone Hotel Awards.

    17:54 A discussion about the start of the NHL playoffs turns into wide ranging discussion on NHL ownership and history.


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    46 mins
  • Introducing the Jim Benning Memorial Trophy

    Introducing the Jim Benning Memorial Trophy
    Apr 17 2026
    The crew lets you know which teams to bandwagon in the NHL playoffs and then discusses the nominations for the 2nd Annual Neutral Zone Hotel End of Season Awards. You can vote for the winners on discord!

    Benjamin welcomes SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    01:45 Carney and Stubb skate with the Ottawa Charge

    04:35 NHL playoffs bandwagon rankings

    21:58 The 2nd Annual Neutral Zone Hotel End of Season Award Nominations!


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    58 mins
  • We've Returned to the Moon (And the Leafs Still Haven't Won a Cup)

    We've Returned to the Moon (And the Leafs Still Haven't Won a Cup)
    Apr 10 2026
    The NZH crew contemplates the moon, the PWHL, and what a disaster this season was for a lot of NHL teams.

    Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    01:29 Artemis II has gone to the moon

    04:24 PWHL Updates: Carla McLeod, Torrent on the brink, season ticket renewals going out, Charge arena news

    20:20 NHL Team Distaster Ranking


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Cody Glass has 16 goals for the Devils?!

    Cody Glass has 16 goals for the Devils?!
    Apr 3 2026
    The Neutral Zone Hotel loves junior hockey, the Habs, and talking about weird management decisions in the NHL.

    Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    02:12 An unplanned discussion on Canadian junior hockey

    11:39 John Tortorella in Vegas and what are coaches even for anyway

    25:10 Brad Treliving is fired and the media's Leafs obsession

    51:21 Benjamin really loves the Habs


    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • A Very Special Episode: The Downfall of Alan Eagleson

    A Very Special Episode: The Downfall of Alan Eagleson
    Mar 27 2026
    Because the last Alan Eagleson episode was really long and we didn't have a huge amount to talk about, here's Episode 7 of the History's Greatest Bastards series. Hope you have fun!

    Neutral Zone Hotel is a production of the Neutral Zone Hotel Team.
    More information is available at https://neutralzonehotel.com
    Logo design by Emily Mowbray.
    We're available on YouTube and all the major podcast platforms.
    You can follow us on social media if you're so inclined:
    Bluesky: @neutralzonehotel.bsky.social
    You can join our Discord server at https://neutralzonehotel.com/discord
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    1 hr and 9 mins