Zone Time

Nov 29 2023 290 ep. 42 mins 35
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Zone Time is a Yahoo Sports Canada NHL podcast hosted by Julian McKenzie and featuring a cast of #HockeyTwitter personalities that offers a fresh and fun perspective on the storylines that have hockey fans buzzing.
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Shot Volume: No evidence to show these Maple Leafs are different

Nov 29 2023 28 mins  
00:00 - No evidence to say this Maple Leafs team is differentThe Maple Leafs will be judged on what they do in the playoffs, where the team's superstar core have repeatedly struggled to make an impact but a shaky start to the regular season, including some worrying underlying metrics, suggest Toronto is no more prepared than before for the tests that await.Also on this week's Shot

Zone Time: Mitch Marner, Corey Perry and NHL embarrassment

Nov 28 2023 43 mins  
00:00 - Things Sam Chang missed while on vacation14:12 - Maple Leafs need Mitch Marner to be great not ok25:01 - NHL Player Safety consistency was short lived27:30 - Chicago's handling of Corey Perry's absence creates questions31:03 - What do non-NHL fans think about the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shot Volume: 5 teams who could sneak into the NHL playoffs

Nov 23 2023 21 mins  
American Thanksgiving historically means cutoff time for the NHL playoff race. If you're not in by holiday season, your chances of making the playoffs are slim but Edmonton and Minnesota are among the Western Conference teams hoping to buck that trend this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nylander vs. Pettersson: Who deserves the bigger contract?

Nov 21 2023 48 mins  
William Nylander and Elias Pettersson are both approaching free agency but do their standout starts to this season prove they perform under pressure and deserve every dollar of their next contract?Also on this week's episode of Zone Time:NHL regional blackouts have have gone too farWhat happened to Patrik Laine's magic?Predicting Team Canada's roster for 2025 Hosted on Acast. See a

Shot Volume: Can Craig Conroy manage Calgary through a fire sale?

Nov 16 2023 28 mins  
Can Craig Conroy manage Calgary through a fire sale?3-on-3 overtime rule changes would be unpopular among fansPanarin has point to prove, making Rangers a problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor McDavid wields more power than Oilers want to admit

Nov 14 2023 43 mins  
Connor McDavid says he found out about Jay Woodcroft's dismissal like everyone else but it's hard to believe the Oilers captain had no input in the hiring of Kris Knoblauch, his coach in junior hockey, as new bench boss in Edmonton. Also on this week's show:Unexpected destination for Nikita Zadorov following trade requestConnor Bedard is already elite, and he knows itLeafs should r

Shot Volume: Why trading for an NHL goaltender is harder than ever

Nov 09 2023 29 mins  
Why trading for an NHL goaltender is harder than everTandem goaltender setups have become increasingly popular across the NHL, with only a select group of teams playing a bonafide No. 1 starter. As a result, the Edmonton Oilers are faced with limited trade options after putting Jack Campbell on waivers.Also on this week's Shot Volume:Oilers have narrow margin for error after nightm

Ottawa Senators have outgrown D.J. Smith

Nov 07 2023 38 mins  
Brady Tkachuk and Ottawa's young core are currently playing below the sum of their talent and while head coach D.J. Smith has been instrumental in their development, the Senators might need to make a change on the bench if the team is to make the playoffs this season.01:05 - Dysfunction in Ottawa07:34 - Leafs desperately need secondary scoring16:19 - Can things get any worse for Oi

Shot Volume: Is NHL's power-play increase bad for hockey?

Nov 01 2023 30 mins  
Power-play opportunities per team are up from an average of 2.99 per game between 2014 and 2023 to 3.57 so far this season. More penalties mean more goals but not everyone is convinced it's good for the game. Also this week's episode of Shot Volume:Penguins did themselves a hole but is the team playing better than its record suggests?Goaltending not the problem for Tampa Hosted on

Where do the Calgary Flames go from here?

Oct 31 2023 34 mins  
The Calgary Flames (2-6) are likely to rally from a terrible start to the NHL season but management are already facing questions about the long-term future of the current roster, and whether the team should be sellers come trade deadline.Also on this week's episode:Behind the scenes at NHL Heritage ClassicShould NHL coaches be able to review missed penalty calls?NHL rallies around