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.
Daren Millard joins w/Bruce Cassidy; Vegas parade, NYR hire Laviolette, Devils sign Bratt
Jun 16, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Daren Millard, a television and radio personality with the Golden Knights and host of "The Chirp with Daren Millard". Millard talked about the scene in the dressing room and Vegas captain Mark Stone bringing the Stanley Cup to all the team employees so they could take pictures with it and bask in the moment with the big trophy. He spoke about his own experience celebrating with the Cup, lifting it and taking a sip out of it. In addition, Millard talked about the Golden Knights run, how they got to become Stanley Cup champions. The podcast featured an interview Millard did with Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy (18:31). After the interview with Millard, Rosen and Roarke dove into some of the news and notes going on in the NHL as the offseason commences. They talked about the New York Rangers hiring Peter Laviolette as their new coach and if that moves the needle enough to make them a better team. They also discussed the New Jersey Devils signing Jesper Bratt to an eight-year, $63 million contract with the intention to sign forward Timo Meier to a long-term contract as well.
Brett Howden joins; Stanley Cup Final storylines, Ducks hire Greg Cronin, Mike Babcock & CBJ reports
Jun 07, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Brett Howden of the Vegas Golden Knights (14:34) to talk about his team's 2-0 advantage in the series, the journey he's been on, scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup Final game and sharing it with his family as a first time dad with his son born days before the playoffs began. He also talked about finding a consistent role with the Golden Knights, his thoughts on center Jack Eichel and the postseason he's having, and what he has learned from playing on the same line as Mark Stone. In addition, Rosen and Roarke gave their thoughts on the Cup Final, reasons why they do not think it will be a sweep and how the Panthers can get back into it after losing Games 1 and 2 in Las Vegas. They talked about the Panthers' need for better discipline and improved play in front of goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. But on the flip side the co-hosts also discussed what has made the Golden Knights so good and why neither one of them can see them losing the series now. After the interview with Howden, Rosen and Roarke went into some of the NHL news outside of the Stanley Cup Final, including both praising the decision by the Anaheim Ducks to hire Greg Cronin and speculating on what type of coach Mike Babcock will be in his return to the NHL with reports linking him to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Eric Staal & Keith Jones join; Stanley Cup Final Preview
May 31, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Florida Panthers center Eric Staal (7:29) and Keith Jones, TNT analyst and the new president of the Philadelphia Flyers (32:23). Staal talks about his personal journey to this year's Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panther's incredible playoff run and the importance of Paul Maurice's steady hand this year. He also discusses what it would mean to win a Stanley Cup for his brother Marc Staal and handicaps the Vegas Golden Knights heading into Game 1 of the Final. Keith jones discusses his new role with the Flyers and breaks down the series as he sees it. He talks about Sergei Bobrovsky's reignition, Jack Eichel's ability to take over games and Matthew Tkachuk's grit and clutch gene. Dan and Shawn talk about the goalie matchup from every angle and why Adin Hill might be the best story of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (25:41). The guys wrap up the episode chatting about Brad Treliving being named the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators hiring Andrew Brunette as their new head coach, plus they make their final Stanley Cup predictions.
Brian Burke joins; Conference Finals, OT folklore, Leafs GM search
May 24, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by longtime hockey executive Brian Burke (13:55). Burke is currently an analyst for NHL Network so the guys peppered him with questions on both the Eastern and Western Conference Final and got some great answers on Matthew Tkachuk's ability to overcome "average" skating, Jack Eichel's unique skating style, Sergei Bobrovsky being "in the zone" and Jamie Benn's undisciplined play in Game 4. Plus, he shared his thoughts on the growth of the NHL in non traditional markets, the GM opening in Toronto, potential landing spots for Brad Treliving and how the size of the Vegas Golden Knights have impacted their opponents play. The guys opened up the episode talking about each Conference Final series and whether or not they believe the Dallas Stars or Carolina Hurricanes can overcome a 3-0 deficit. They wrapped the episode with some news and notes, including their reaction on Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leafs parting ways and the Calgary Flames hiring their new GM.
Dallas Eakins joins; Conference Finals Preview
May 16, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by former Anaheim Ducks coach Dallas Eakins (9:20). Eakins previews both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and looks at the most intriguing matchups and storylines surrounding each team. He shares who he thinks the best team remaining is and tries to handicap how the matchups will play out. The guys talk about what's next for the Toronto Maple Leafs (34:00) and Kyle Dubas. What changes are on the table for the Leafs ? Plus, they look at the Oilers disappointing loss to the Vegas Golden Knights and applaud the Seattle Kraken's season. Finally, they make their Conference Finals predictions.
Tripp Tracy joins; Panthers on roll, Martinook's offense, NYR coaching candidates, Blackhawks & Bedard
May 10, 2023
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Dan and Shawn were joined by longtime Carolina Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy (20:47). Tracy discussed the reasons why Jordan Martinook is having an offensive explosion throughout the playoffs and praised the defense being played by Jaccob Slavin. Plus, he lauded Rod Brind'Amour's coaching decisions, especially his decision to stick with Frederik Andersen for Game 4. He talks about a NYC train ride he took with Brind'Amour and provides a behind the scenes look on how the coach processes information and ultimately makes crucial decisions that have so far worked well for the Canes coach. The guys start the episode talking about the fallout that will come if the Maple Leafs lost in the second round to the Florida Panthers and had a debate on who should be considered the best player in the world right now, Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. After the Tracey interview, the guys tossed around some ideas for who could be the next coach of the New York Rangers and Rosen and Roarke both talked about how expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks next season should not change just because they won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and the right to pick Connor Bedard.
Amalie Benjamin joins; 2nd-round preview, Bruins fallout, Gallant's future
May 02, 2023
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Dan and Shawn were joined by NHL.com's Boston-based staff writer Amalie Benjamin to talk all things Bruins, how they lost to the Panthers, what went wrong, who is to blame and why, and what happens from here, including the future of Patrice Bergeron. The guys looked ahead to the second round and had a healthy discussion about the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers, with Rosen praising Edmonton's depth and saying it deserves more credit and Roarke praising Vegas' depth and saying it's going to be the difference in the series. They dove into opinions on the Devils against the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Panthers against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Finally, they looked at how the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars series could play out.
Mike Zeisberger joins; Leafs stock rising, Schmid the Kid, Gallant's tactics, Pesky Kraken
Apr 26, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer Mike Zeisberger to talk all things Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. Zeisberger went over reasons why this year looks and feels different, most notably the fact that their top players are coming through in the clutch and the additions of forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari before the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline are paying big dividends. In addition, the guys went around the rest of the playoffs, touching on each series. They offered reasons why the New Jersey Devils have come back from 2-0 and wonder if Gerard Gallant's criticism of the team was the right motivational tactic. They both don't like the Winnipeg Jets' chances of winning three straight against the Vegas Golden Knights, and neither expressed concern for the Colorado Avalanche despite being locked in a 2-2 series against the Seattle Kraken.
Stanley Cup Playoffs; Fleury vs. Gus, Alex Lyon's net, Bergeron injury, McDavid's production
Apr 20, 2023
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Dan and Shawn cover a ton of storylines from the first few days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including discussions on the Minnesota Wild's decision to start Marc-Andre Fleury instead of Filip Gustavsson in Game 2 against the Dallas Stars and what they will do with their goalies moving forward. They also talk about Alex Lyon and his impact on the Florida Panthers and some reasons why the Boston Bruins might be concerned, especially because they're playing and could continue to play without center Patrice Bergeron. Rosen said the Los Angeles Kings should be concerned because Connor McDavid has not gone off yet for the Edmonton Oilers, limited to one assist through two games in their series. He said a monster game is coming for McDavid. But Roarke went the other way and said the Kings should be feeling great about holding McDavid to one assist through two games. They also talked about the reasons why the Carolina Hurricanes are up 2-0 on the New York Islanders. Roarke said he can't figure out why the Toronto Maple Leafs keep shooting themselves in the foot in the playoffs and Rosen tried to calm the waters by saying their 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 does not have to be an indication of what's to come in the rest of the series.
Eddie Olczyk joins; Stanley Cup Playoffs, Penguins shakeup, Ducks coaching change
Apr 14, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by TNT lead analyst Eddie Olczyk (14:00) to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs storylines, matchups and intrigue. The conversation covers a lot, including the pressure that the Boston Bruins are facing ahead of the postseason, the reasons why this will be Connor McDavid's best chance to win the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers, the intriguing goalie issues with the Vegas Golden Knights, Los Angeles Kings and Oilers, and why the Seattle Kraken had 100 points this season and will be a formidable opponent in the first round. In addition, he touched on the Colorado Avalanche's chances to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, reasons why he's concerned with the Carolina Hurricanes, the cross-river rivalry matchup between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers, and Jonathan Toews' emotional sendoff in Chicago on Thursday. Rosen and Roarke also talked about the changes in Pittsburgh and Anaheim that were announced Friday morning and the impact they will have. They also debated the Devils-Rangers series, with each landing on different sides.
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