Zone Time

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Shot Volume: No evidence to show these Maple Leafs are different

    2023-11-29

    Shot Volume: No evidence to show these Maple Leafs are different

    00:00 - No evidence to say this Maple Leafs team is different The 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 Volume: 11:57 - How to truly evaluate NHL goaltending? 21:04 - John Tortorella's culture paying dividends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  2. 2023-11-28

    Zone Time: Mitch Marner, Corey Perry and NHL embarrassment

    00:00 - Things Sam Chang missed while on vacation 14:12 - Maple Leafs need Mitch Marner to be great not ok 25:01 - NHL Player Safety consistency was short lived 27:30 - Chicago's handling of Corey Perry's absence creates questions 31:03 - What do non-NHL fans think about the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  3. Shot Volume: 5 teams who could sneak into the NHL playoffs

    2023-11-23

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

    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.

    22 min

  4. 2023-11-21

    Nylander vs. Pettersson: Who deserves the bigger contract?

    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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  5. Shot Volume: Can Craig Conroy manage Calgary through a fire sale?

    2023-11-16

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

    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.

    28 min

  6. 2023-11-14

    Connor McDavid wields more power than Oilers want to admit

    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 re-sign Nylander regardless of consequencesIs he a Hockey Hall of Famer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  7. Shot Volume: Why trading for an NHL goaltender is harder than ever

    2023-11-09

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

    Why trading for an NHL goaltender is harder than ever Tandem 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 nightmare start Edmonton's struggles to find reliable goaltending are well documented but the Oilers still have a top-10 power play and will rely on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to raise their production if the team is to recover and make the NHL playoffs. Vancouver Canucks: Team of destiny After missing the playoffs by 12 points last season, the Vancouver Canucks are off to the best start in franchise history (9-2-1) but how long can Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and particularly goaltender Thatcher Demko keep the juggernaut rolling? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  8. 2023-11-07

    Ottawa Senators have outgrown D.J. Smith

    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 Ottawa 07:34 - Leafs desperately need secondary scoring 16:19 - Can things get any worse for Oilers, Flames? 21:31 - Sharks are playing historically bad 26:41 - Canucks are best team in Canada 29:23 - Johnny Gaudreau not delivering on promise 31:59 - Mangipane suspension is very lenient 33:19 - Second former player sues Blackhawks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Yahoo Sports Canada
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    289
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yahoo Sports Canada
  • Show Website
    Zone Time

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