Join Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke of @nhldotcom for in-depth analysis on the biggest news in the NHL and insightful conversations with hockey scribes, broadcasters, players, coaches, and front office personnel, providing fans with an informative, fun and unique listening experience.
Brian Boucher joins; Stamkos' future, Flyer's momentum, Reinhart's emergence, Trophy Tracker
Jan 18, 2024
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Brian Boucher (20:52) to discuss the success that the Flyers are having, the play of Carter Hart and Samuel Ersson and the emergence of defenseman Travis Sanheim. Boucher also touched on the goaltending issues plaguing the New Jersey Devils, the Winnipeg Jets being more of a surprise this season than the Vancouver Canucks and provided his midseason picks for the Vezina Trophy and Hart Trophy. In addition, Dan and Shawn debated Steven Stamkos' future with the Tampa Bay Lightning, discussed Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart's emergence as one of the NHL's best goal scorers, and gave their opinions on who should be the favorite for the Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Jack Adams Award, Norris Trophy and Calder Trophy.
Scott Arniel joins; Jets streaking, Flyers/Ducks trade, Nylander contract, Mailbag: trade targets
Jan 10, 2024
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Scott Arniel, the Jets associate coach (18:33). Arniel talked about the challenge the coaching staff laid on the Jets at the start of this season to be structured and hard to play against, defense-oriented without sacrificing offense. He talked about the play of goalie Connor Hellebuyck and the importance of him and Mark Scheifele signing matching eight-year contracts on the eve of the regular season. In addition to chatting with Arniel, Rosen and Roarke discussed the fallout from the trade involving the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks, when forward prospect Cutter Gauthier went to the Ducks with defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick going back to the Flyers. They also offered opinions on William Nylander's eight-year contract and what it means for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They debated the Canadian team that has the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup and discussed what the Washington Capitals approach to the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline could and maybe should be.
John Hynes joins; Seattle surging, McDavid's pace, Fleury's legacy, VGK slumping, Sid/Ovi
Jan 03, 2024
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Dan and Shawn are joined by John Hynes (20:44) to talk about taking over as the Minnesota Wild head coach and how the transition has been, plus he shares his thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury's legacy, Kirill Kaprizov's style of play and explains how the Wild intend on weathering the injury storm that the team is currently dealing with. The guys start the episode discussing the Winter Classic experience in Seattle, the Kraken's recent surge in the standings and they debate why the Vegas Golden Knights are currently slumping. After Hynes, the guys touch on Connor McDavid scoring 900 pts and the chances of him hitting 1000 pts by the end of the season. They dissect the issues surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and wonder if the Tampa Bay Lightning's run as top team in the NHL is over.
Dave Hakstol joins; Sens coaching change, Scrappy Flyers & Capitals, Mailbag: Trotz's plan in Nashville
Dec 20, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol (18:22). Hakstol talks about the excitement leading up to the Winter Classic in Seattle, some of the struggles his team has faced this season and addressed some of the adjustments Matty Beniers has had to make in his second season in the NHL. Plus, he chats about the success of hockey in Seattle, the underrated play of Vince Dunn and some of his past outdoor experiences as a player and a coach. The guys start the episode discussing the Ottawa Senators, the coaching change the team made and why such a talented team is in last place. Plus, will there be another coaching change this season in the NHL ? The guys address the chances of the Buffalo Sabres having to make a change after allowing nine goals to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Other topics include the Capitals unlikely success, the Flyers culture under John Tortorella, the inconsistent play of the Colorado Avalanche, the World Junior Championships, the Nashville Predators and Barry Trotz's plan for the franchise.
Cam Janssen joins; Blues fire Berube, Ovechkin's chase, Oilers streaking, Metro's depth
Dec 14, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHLer Cam Janssen (15:30) to talk about the St. Louis Blues coaching change, Doug Armstrong's gamble, the reaction to the move in St. Louis and the areas that the Blues need to bet better in to make the playoffs. The guys start the episode breaking down Alex Ovechkin's recent decline in production and look closely at whether or not Ovechkin will be able to chase down Wayne Gretzky's goal record. After Janssen, the guys look the Oiler's recent run of success and try to make sense of the Metro Division, as they discuss the NY Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jim Fox joins; Kings success, Board of Governors recap, Connor Ingram & Yotes, Sabres struggles
Dec 06, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by longtime LA Kings broadcaster and analyst Jim Fox to discuss how the Kings are playing like one of the top teams in the NHL (17:08). He talks about the play of Drew Doughty, Cam Talbot, Quentin Byfield and points to the team's center depth as a key reason for their high level of play. In addition, the guys talked about all the news to come out of the Board of Governors meetings in Seattle on Monday and Tuesday, including the projected $4.2 million rise in the salary cap for next season to hit $87.7 million, 2024 NHL Draft that will likely be held at Sphere in Las Vegas, and the international calendar the NHL is working to set beginning with plans for a four-team in-season tournament in 2025. They also hit on the surprising success of the Arizona Coyotes and goalie Connor Ingram, the disappointing play of the Buffalo Sabres and why there should be reasons for optimism that the Ottawa Senators can make a push to climb up the standings.
Thomas Hickey joins; Kane's impact, Hynes hired, McDavid hot, LA Kings rolling
Nov 30, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's Thomas Hickey (20:10). Hickey touches on the struggling NY Islanders, Connor McDavid's recent hot stretch and the streaking Nashville Predators. Plus, he points out some of the offensive attributes from Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes that has turned his head in recent seasons. The guys start the episode discussing Patrick Kane signing with Detroit Red Wings and the potential impact he could have on the team and look at some of the challenges that exist with coming back from hip surgery. They talk about the Minnesota Wild's coaching change and dissect the Wild's struggles and wonder if a change in coach will make a lasting impact. They wrap the episode chatting about their biggest surprises at the quarter mark of the season, including the LA Kings success, Frank Vatrano's scoring outburst and Jonathan Quick's resurgence with the NY Rangers.
Amalie Benjamin joins; State of Bruins, Nylander's World, Laine scratched, Kane's destination
Nov 20, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Amalie Benjamin (17:50), NHL.com's Boston-based staff writer, to discuss the Bruins, their goalies, their hot start to the season, the legal situation involving forward Milan Lucic and the impact it has on the team and more. Should Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman both be getting consideration as candidates for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie this season? The trio weighs in on that question and the guys also hit on William Nylander's big week in Stockholm and debated if he is the best player on the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. They also talked about Artemi Panarin's strong start to the season and if he is the New York Rangers best player. Other topics covered are Patrik Laine getting scratched and the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets, what Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin might do if they don't start to pull out of their slump, and predictions on which team will sign unrestricted free agent forward Patrick Kane.
Kevin Woodley joins; Inside Vancouver's success, Oilers new coach bump, Global Series Sweden
Nov 16, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Kevin Woodley, who covers the Canucks and writes the "Unmasked" column for NHL.com (22:08). Woodley hit on the main points of the Canucks this season and why they're in first place in the Pacific Division, including the play of goalie Thatcher Demko, the growth in leadership of Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, and the structure that has been implemented by coach Rick Tocchet. The guys also asked him to discuss St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and if his strong start to this season is sustainable. The guys also talked about the bump the Edmonton Oilers have gotten since changing coaches and the Blues, Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, three of the hottest teams in the NHL, and asked the question, are they for real? They hit on the NHL Global Series Sweden and offered their opinion on conversation the NHL general managers had about adjusting how overtime is played.
Ken Hitchcock joins; Red-hot Canucks, Huberdeau benched, Campbell waived, Mailbag: Devils injuries
Nov 08, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Ken Hitchcock (22:33). Hitchcock will be inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend and he talks about his coaching philosophy, Bob Gainey's influence, his welcome to the NHL moment and how he had to adapt throughout the course of his coaching career. The guys start the episode talking about the red-hot Vancouver Canucks, the start that Quinn Hughes has had to his season and whether or not Vancouver will be able to sustain the high level of play throughout the season. They also touch on Jonathan Huberdeau's struggles and how the Calgary Flames highest paid player will bounce back from being benched this week in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators. What's going on in Edmonton? They look at Jack Campbell's struggles and all the issues surrounding the Oilers. They talk about the adjustments the New Jersey Devils will have to make with Jack Hughes out of the lineup and look ahead to this weekend's Hockey Hall of Fame inductions.
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