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.
Luc Robitaille joins; Wildcard races, Oilers supporting cast, Mailbag: Wild goaltending dilemma
Apr 05, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Los Angeles Kings President Luc Robitaille (16:22). Robitaille discusses the buzz surrounding the Kings in LA as they look to makes playoffs for the the 2nd straight year, the remarkable season that Anze Kopitar has had and the reasons why Kopitar should be considered for the Selke Trophy. Plus, he talks about the overall change in the NHL since he was a player and marvels at some of the on-ice accomplishments of Connor McDavid. He touches on how difficult it was to trade Jonathan Quick and the prospects of potentially facing Quick and the Vegas Golden Knights in the Playoffs. The guys start the episode talking about the Wildcard race in the Eastern Conference and are coming to grips that the Pittsburgh Penguins just might not be good enough to make the postseason. They look at the Florida Panthers recent 4 game winning streak and discuss some of the potential playoff matchups that they are looking forward to most. They finish up the episode breaking down the difficult goalie decisions that the Minnesota Wild will face once the playoffs start and the Wildcard race in the Western Conference. They also look at the supporting cast in Edmonton and believe that the roster is in place for the Oilers to make a deep run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Paul Maurice joins; Jets free fall, Nugent-Hopkins appreciation, Rangers/Devils showdown, Mailbag: Central winner
Mar 29, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Paul Maurice (20:22) to talk about the Florida Panthers, specifically why they've lost four in a row at a time when they need to win to get into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the ups and downs of their season. He discussed the excitement the Panthers have because of the fact that their top three players -- Barkov, forward Matthew Tkachuk and defenseman Aaron Ekblad, are all in their mid-20s and either in or entering the prime of their careers, But also went back to the team understanding what it takes to be a serious playoff contender, which he feels it wasn't last season despite the 122 points. In addition, the guys broke down the race for first place in the Central Division (3:00) and discussed reasons why the Winnipeg Jets are fading and could miss the playoffs. They also hit on the potential "Battle of the Hudson" first-round series between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers (45:00), talked about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' quiet 96 points this season and touched on the Boston Bruins going for team and NHL history.
Dominic Moore joins; Divisional races, Bednar's extension, Penguins in peril, Mailbag: Cinderella candidates
Mar 22, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHLer and current ESPN analyst Dominic Moore (20:11). Moore breaks down the divisional races and discusses who he likes in the Western Conference, the issues plaguing the Pittsburgh Penguins and the likelihood of the Boston Bruins being upset in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He thinks the Florida Panthers are going to find their footing and sneak into the playoffs and also says the Buffalo Sabres might need a few veterans on the team next year to guide the franchise's top young players. The guys start the episode talking about Alex Ovechkin's 13th season of scoring 40 goals, Jared Bednar earning a contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, and the chances of the Penguins missing the Playoffs. They finish the episode debating potential teams that can play the role of "Cinderella" this season and asking whether Matthew Tkachuk deserves to be in the Hart Trophy conversation.
Ryan Hartman joins; GM Meetings, Svechnikov injury, Mailbag: peaking too soon
Mar 16, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild (32:30). He talks about the crazy Wild/Blues game from Wednesday night and getting into it with Blues goalie Jordan Binnington. He discusses some of the infamous pranks that occur in the Wild dressing room, the challenge of playing without Kirill Kaprizov and the recent success that the Wild have had. Plus, he tosses out some of his NCAA tournament picks. Dan and Shawn start the episode talking about the GM Meetings and the discussions surrounding the expansion of video replay and fighting that results from clean hits. They also debate whether the Hurricanes can win the Stanley Cup without Andrei Svechnikov. They close the episode debating the viability of the NY Rangers in the playoffs, the Seattle Kraken being able to sustain performance in the playoffs and the unlikely success of the Vegas Golden Knights without their top goalie tandem.
Tom Fitzgerald joins; McDavid magic, Trophy Tracker, Mailbag: TB Lightning concerns
Mar 08, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald (17:09). Fitzgerald talked about the busy Trade Deadline, the arms race in the Eastern Conference, why Timo Meier fits the Devils plans and what his expectations are as they head into the Playoffs. He also discusses the importance of Meghan Duggan and Kate Madigan to his hockey operations staff and how close we are to a woman becoming a head coach in the NHL. The guys start the episode marveling at Connor McDavid and dissecting the absurdity of the numbers he's put forth this season. They also chat about the Pittsburgh Penguins recent run of quality play and Sidney Crosby's consistent level of play. They look at Jon Cooper's decision to bench his star players and answer a mailbag question on Cooper's job security in Tampa Bay. Plus, an intense debate on this week's Trophy Tracker on NHL.com
Mike Rupp joins; Trade Deadline Frenzy
Mar 02, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's Mike Rupp (26:00) to discuss all of the Trade Deadline activity, including the Rangers acquiring Patrick Kane, the Devils improving by trading for Timo Meier, the LA Kings parting ways with Jonathan Quick and the Boston Bruins bolstering almost every aspect of their lineup. He also touches on the Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. The guys start the show discussing the NY Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Barry Trotz's move into management with the Nashville Predators. After Rupp, they dive deeper into the LA Kings getting Korpisalo and the Senators acquiring Jakob Chychrun. They wonder if the Senators can push their way into the Playoffs and chat about the wide open nature of the Western Conference.
Mason Appleton joins; Ryan O'Reilly trade, Buyers/Sellers, Mailbag: John Gibson suitors
Feb 22, 2023
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Shawn is joined by guest co-host Mike Zeisberger for this week's episode as Dan Rosen enjoys a little vacation time. Mason Appleton and Kyle Capobianco of the Winnipeg Jets stopped by the NYC offices and took a little time to sit with Shawn (16:16) to talk about their season, the reasons why Rick Bowness works for their group, the playoff races in the Western Conference, Connor Hellebuyck's importance to the team and Josh Morrissey's breakout season. Shawn and Mike start the episode talking about the Ryan O'Reilly trade and asking whether or not the deal makes the Maple Leafs a legitimate cup favorite, while dissecting all aspects of the deal (2:00). They look back at the Stadium Series in Carolina and marvel at just how good of a team the Hurricanes are this season, with Shawn claiming they are better than the Boston Bruins. With the Trade Deadline looming, the guys look at what teams are buyers and who are sellers. Where is Patrick Kane going? Would anyone have interest in John Gibson? What makes sense for the Edmonton Oilers? What's going on with the Capitals and Penguins? They tackle all these questions and more.... Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Lars Eller joins; Stadium Series, Mailbag: Predators & Leafs, Tarasenko deal
Feb 15, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Lars Eller (14:00). Eller talks about the upcoming Stadium Series in Carolina, the rivalry with the Hurricanes and adjusting to having to play without Alex Ovechkin. The guys also gave some insight into the Stadium Series game in Raleigh, which will be the first outdoor game for the Hurricanes. They discussed Vladimir Tarasenko's instant impact on the Rangers, moves that could be made in advance of 2023 NHL Trade Deadline on March 3, and gave some reasons why they understand but don't like why some teams in a selling mode are already sitting out players that could be moved (Arizona Coyotes with defenseman Jakob Chychrun, Columbus Blue Jackets with defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov). They disagreed on how the Toronto Maple Leafs should approach the deadline, but agreed on reasons why the Nashville Predators could be dangerous if they just simply find a way to get into the playoffs.
Brian Boucher joins; Playoff races, Trouba's style, Mailbag: Blues at deadline, Luke Hughes' impact
Feb 08, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by ESPN analyst Brian Boucher (13:10) to talk about the tight Eastern Conference playoff races, he discusses the NY Rangers, NJ Devils and NY Islanders, and wonders if both the Penguins and Capitals will miss the playoffs. He dives into why he loves Jacob Trouba's game and tries to handicap what teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning, NY Rangers and St. Louis Blues will do at the Trade Deadline. The episode starts with a look at the Western Conference and the struggles of the Vegas Golden Knights and the injuries surrounding the Colorado Avalanche (3:00). They wrap the episode by answering some mailbag questions on how the St. Louis Blues will handle the Deadline (41:00) and what sort of impact Luke Hughes can have on the Devils if he gets called up.
All Star Special; ft. Denis Potvin, Angela James, Bernie Parent and more, Bo Horvat trade impact
Feb 03, 2023
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Dan and Shawn recorded from the NHL All Star Beach Festival and were joined by: - Florida Panthers TV play-by-play voice, Steve Goldstein (14:00) - NHL.com's Amalie Benjamin (40:10) - HHOFer Bernie Parent (56:30) - HHOFer Denis Potvin (1:07:00) - Florida Panthers Defenseman Josh Mahura (1:19:50) - Curtis Joseph (1:29:20) - HHOFer Angela James (1:44:10) They also discuss the upcoming trade deadline and the impact of Bo Horvat headed to the New York Islanders (31:27)
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