It was a big week for the PWHL and the crew has a lot of thoughts about it. They then pivot to a more depressing, but necessary discussion of NHL enforcers, CTE, and death.

SJ welcomes Trevor and Benjamin to the Neutral Zone Hotel.
2:29  PWHL Takeover Weekend was a smashing success in Detroit and Pittsburgh. Benjamin talks about attending the game in Pittsburgh and also shares some bar stories from the trip. 
  
16:22  The first ever PWHL Trade Deadline has passed. The crew breaks down the two trades that occurred.
  
28:44  Trevor gives us a rundown on what the newly announced PWHL hockey cards could look like when they finally debut.
  
37:10  The recent tragic death of former NHL enforcer Chris Simon leads the crew to tackle the heavy topic of CTE and early death among former NHL players. Content warning on this segment for discussion of suicide, mental health issues, and substance addiction. If you are currently in crisis, call 988 in the United States or Canada for help.
  
56:27  The crew ends with a very quick roundup of a few other news items that surfaced in the NHL this week from GM meetings to Arizona land auctions.

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