Zone Time - podcast cover

Zone Time

Yahoo Sports Canadaca.sports.yahoo.com
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.

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview w/ Julian McKenzie

FULL Round 1 Preview: Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie rank and break down the Round 1 series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs before sharing confidence rankings based on the matchups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 02, 20221 hr 8 min

Zone Time: Playoff predictions & pressure

Julian is joined by Justin, Sam & Omar for playoff prediction time. Which team has the most pressure to win the Cup this year? Which team are we sleeping on a dark horse to win it all? Which favourite is most likely to get beat in the first round? Is there a team you really don't want to see win the Cup? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202239 min

Pete DeBoer just can't ever get along

With the Vegas Golden Knights' season hanging on the edge of a cliff, head coach Pete DeBoer has taken aim at Robin Lehner. Justin Cuthbert weighs in on the history repeating itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 202210 min

Zone Time: Do you believe in the Vancouver Canucks?

The Canucks still control their own fate as they make a late push to make the NHL playoffs. Julian is joined by Sam, Rahef and Omar to discuss what's changed in Vancouver and what making the postseason would mean for the team's immediate future. The crew also react to the report that cleared NHLPA head Donald Fehr of any wrongdoing in handling Kyle Beach allegations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202235 min

What might the future hold for Carey Price?

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie break down Carey Price's return to the Montreal Canadiens and outline the clear systemic failure from the NHLPA in the Kyle Beach investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 202253 min

A way-too-early look at an impressive free agent class

Justin Cuthbert looks at the top 30 free agents in an impressive class before offering a thought on the Ryan Hartman-Evander Kane situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 202222 min

Zone Time: Ranking the most cancellable NHL takes

From Tyson Nash doubling down on Trevor Zegras, the unwritten rules around jersey numbers and whether ironman streaks hold merit, the Zone Time crew break down some of the most cancellable NHL takes. They also ask if Connor McDavid can join Auston Matthews in the 50-goal club and review the best bad NHL records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 202238 min

Matthews and Maple Leafs setting high bar

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie break down Auston Matthews' 51 goals in 50 games, and look at the projected matchups in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 20221 hr 12 min

Zone Time: Let's talk about fighting, skill and hot-dogging

Julian is joined by Justin, Sam and Omar to discuss the Zegras-Beagle-Tyson Nash debacle, including the online fallout from Jennifer Botterill's comments on Hockey Night In Canada. They also ask if it is time we change the definition of the Hart Trophy and regardless of interpretation, is it now Auston Matthews' to lose? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202233 min

When was the last time the NHL was this entertaining?

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie discuss the state of the NHL before breaking down the situations this week involving Trevor Zegras and Keith Yandle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202251 min

Zone Time: Let's play GM, proposing rule changes, and that AMA with Wes McCauley

As NHL general managers gather in Florida, Rahef joins Julian, Sam and Omar to propose their own rule changes. Meanwhile, the NHL is hosting an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with referee Wes McCauley this week so we submit our own questions for review and ask if the NHL is truly ready for transparency around officiating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 202238 min

Zone Time: Dadonov Debacle & the greatest hockey tweet of all-time

Julian, Omar, Sam & Avry dive into the Evgenii Dadonov debacle, assess the lay of the land post NHL trade deadline, and reveal their final four selections for the greatest hockey tweet of all-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 202249 min

Winners and losers of NHL trade deadline

Justin Cuthbert breaks down another trade deadline day after the Minnesota Wild acquired Marc-Andre Fleury and Artturi Lehkonen wound up with the Colorado Avalanche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 202224 min

Zone Time: Can Colorado achieve super-team status at the deadline?

The Avalanche acquired Josh Manson on a team-friendly deal and are still in on Claude Giroux to add to an already stacked roster. Is is time to call Colorado a bonafide superteam and can any other contender make moves at the deadline to match their Stanley Cup credentials? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 202235 min

Who's ready to trigger that one big move?

Justin Cuthbert discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins' prospects of swinging a major deal, and wonders if Anton Forsberg could be a difference maker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 202214 min

Zone Time: Will they or won't they?

As NHL Twitter comes alive to debate award nominations, Julian asks Justin, Sam and Omar, 'Will they or won't they?' Can Auston Matthews break the 60 goal mark? Will Connor McDavid reach 120 points despite the Oilers struggles? And can the great ageing 8 score 50 goals this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202250 min

Who to trade and who to extend?

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie look to enter the minds of the NHL's decision-makers, debating who to trade and who to look to re-sign before the trade deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 20221 hr 6 min

Have the Oilers turned the corner under Jay Woodcroft?

Justin Cuthbert assesses the Edmonton Oilers' first 10 games under Jay Woodcroft and the historical context tied to Igor Shesterkin's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 202215 min

Zone Time: Women's hockey needs the full backing of the NHL

It's never too early for trophy talk and on the latest episode of Zone Time, Julian and the crew debate whether Auston Matthews is a lock to win the Hart. They also discuss the sporting fallout following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and react to the latest reports of a new women’s pro hockey league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 202245 min

Is Auston Matthews the NHL's MVP?

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie discuss Alexander Ovechkin's situation, the Maple Leafs' issues and Auston Matthews' Hart Trophy candidacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202255 min

Zone Time: Teams not waiting for deadline to trade for NHL stars

Which NHL juggernaut will add Claude Giroux? Do the Leafs need Ben Chiarot? Kessel back to Boston? With the 2022 trade deadline looming, NHL teams are looking keener than ever to make big moves early. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202242 min

Zone Time: Are the Flames finally for real?

The Flames have started playing playoff-level hockey in the NHL's second half. Following the acquisition of Tyler Toffoli, Julian and the Zone Time crew ask if Calgary are becoming a contender. They also discuss the future of the World Cup of Hockey, including a potential West Indies team, and ask if you ain't circumventing LTIR rules, are you really trying? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202237 min

What's the plan in Montreal with Martin St. Louis?

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie break down the coaching moves in Canadian markets, and offer opinion on the Mark Stone shenanigans in Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202243 min

Coaches don't last in Canadian markets

Justin Cuthbert breaks down the decisions to move on from coaches in Montreal and Edmonton, and compares the Canadian Olympic hockey teams underway in Beijing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202222 min

Zone Time: Midseason 'Zoney' awards (Rosie DiManno doesn't get one)

Julian, Justin, Sam and Omar gather to hand out some midseason awards for best play of the first half, worst take from any pundit, surprise team of the first half, first half MVP and Zone Time moment of the year, so far. They also catch up on Team Canada at the Olympics and explain why women's hockey will always belong on the biggest stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202246 min

Hits and misses at NHL All-Star weekend

Justin Cuthbert and Julian McKenzie break down the weekend after the NHL's All Stars descended on Las Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202242 min

Zone Time: Ranking the NHL's best teams at the All-Star break

Colorado went 15-0-1 in January but are the Avalanche the consensus best team in the NHL at the All-Star break? Julian is joined by Justin, Sam and Omar to consider Florida, Tampa and Toronto's credentials. The Zone Time crew also take a midseason moment to reflect on predictions they made but would like to take back, and Julian hosts an impromptu Olympic hockey trivia game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 202232 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android