Episodes

  • 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!


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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
  • What Color is Your Medal, Luke?

    What Color is Your Medal, Luke?
    Mar 20 2026
    0:00 - Benjamin welcomes Madison and SJ to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
    5:31 - Mailbag time!
    34:23 - Part 6 of the Alan Eagleson series.

    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 10 mins
  • I'm Starting to Think Chris Drury Isn't Good at his Job

    I'm Starting to Think Chris Drury Isn't Good at his Job
    Mar 13 2026
    The Olympics are over, the leagues are back in swing, and it's trade deadline season. The crew discusses the NHL deadline, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the next segment of the Alan Eagleson saga.

    0:00 Benjamin welcomes Emily, Madison, and Alex to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    2:18 The crew recaps the NHL trade deadline. More like trade dudline, amirite?

    29:09 Alex recaps the Penguins season so far.

    55:38 Episode 5 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards: The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson.


    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 42 mins
  • Big Salute to Fanfic Writers

    Big Salute to Fanfic Writers
    Mar 6 2026
    Lively discussion this week as the LA Kings fire Jim Hiller, Elliotte Friedman says something gross, we play a very fun game, and we continue learning about all-time jerk Alan Eagleson!

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

    02:00 The LA Kings fire Jim Hiller (finally)

    17:57 Discussing the gross thing Elliotte Friedman said on HNIC

    29:43 Let's play Connexions!

    1:03:40 Episode 4 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson


    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 45 mins
  • Hockey At Its Best and Worst

    Hockey At Its Best and Worst
    Feb 27 2026
    The crew discusses the Olympic gold medal games, post-game shenanigans, and the next chapter in the saga of notorious crime-doer Alan Eagleson.

    Benjamin welcomes SJ, Trever, Madison, and Emily to the Neutral Zone Hotel

    02:25 Olympic women's gold medal game

    12:46 Olympic men's gold medal game

    23:51 Everything that happened after the men's gold medal game

    49:47 We still love hockey

    1:02:33 Episode 3 of Hockey's Greatest Bastards - The Life and Crimes of Alan Eagleson


    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 41 mins