The first intermission of this Vegas/Sharks game had a former player grumping that the recent NHL CBA fitness testing changes mean that now you can only "hug players" into being well-trained. I muted their incoherent "kids these days" shit pretty quickly, but I'm still rolling my eyes.

Anyway, for a good discussion of the changes, listen to @sj and company on the Neutral Zone Hotel: pca.st/episode/2036f819-4f54-4… I'm a couple eps behind, but that one features a superb Crosby impression.

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Sidney Crosby is Going to Miss Fitness Testing When It Goes Away

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The Kraken's Pride Night design is incredible this year. Big Lisa Frank trapper keeper flashbacks. I love it so much. The artist is Vegas Vecchio. Apologies for the inadequacy of my alt text on the image. Full slate of specialty night designs at nhl.com/kraken/community/krake…

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We did a mock expansion draft for the PWHL on our hockey podcast this week. I think it turned out really well and was super fun. Would love it if everyone gave it a listen! Neutral Zone Hotel is available on most podcasts platforms.

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PWHL Mock Expansion Draft

The Neutral Zone Hotel crew simulates the PWHL Expansion Draft for your listening pleasure. Tell us how we did! Benjamin welcomes SJ and Trevor to the Neutral

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