Trevor and Benjamin are traveling to see hockey games in multiple cities and want to talk about it. But first, there is so much news. Jarmo Kekäläinen was fired, Morgan Rielly's suspension was upheld, Jaromir Jagr's number was retired, and it was another big week in the PWHL, with the setting of another attendance record.

0:00 Benjamin welcomes John, SJ, and Trevor to the Neutral Zone Hotel.

02:34 The Columbus Blue Jackets have finally fired general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen and the crew has takes.

12:41 Gary Bettman denied Morgan Rielly's appeal of his 5 game suspension for cross-checking Ridley Grieg in the head. The crew discusses what it means for the NHL and the NHLPA.

20:08 The PWHL Battle of Bay Street was a huge success. They sold out the ScotiaBank Arena in Toronto, and set the record for highest attendance at a womens' hockey game.

27:24 Also in PWHL news, Ottawa finally won a game again. Benjamin is relieved.

32:17 Jaromir Jagr's number 68 was retired in Pittsburgh and the crew uses it as an excuse to once again talk about one of the best, and coolest, hockey players ever.

41:37 It's Hockey Week in Canada. Trevor is visiting Benjamin in Ottawa for a week, and they're taking in 6 games across 5 leagues. As of recording, they're 3 games in.

1:00:25 Finally, a little bit more on the NHL's changeover of jersey manufacturer from Adidas to Fanatics.

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