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.
Louie DeBrusk joins; Oilers rolling, Tocchet's impact, Devils trade targets, Top All Star lines
Jan 25, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Edmonton Oilers TV analyst and former NHLer Louie DeBrusk (27:00). Louie gives great insight into Evander Kane's impact to this team, Connor McDavid's maturity, the Oilers improved goaltending and the role players who have helped contribute to their recent success. He also discusses his son Jake and provides some thoughts on why the Bruins are on this incredible winning pace. The guys start the show talking about potential trade targets for the NJ Devils and the impact that Rick Tocchet will have on the Vancouver Canucks. They try to include some historical context to the Bruins winning ways and debate whether or not Don Granato can challenge Jim Montgomery for the Jack Adams. They wrap the episode talking about the Vegas Golden Knights struggles, Steven Stamkos scoring 500 goals and some of the line combinations that they want to see during All Star Weekend. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Kevin Woodley joins; Struggling Canucks, NHL Goaltending, Erik Karlsson's future, McDavid's numbers
Jan 18, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Kevin Woodley, NHL.com's Vancouver-based correspondent, to talk about the struggling Canucks and where they can go from here, basing a lot of the conversation they had around the revealing comments made by president Jim Rutherford in his press conference on Monday (14:00). Woodley, Rosen and Roarke talked about what will happen with center Bo Horvat and if he will be traded, the future of center Elias Pettersson, if goalie Thatcher Demko is the answer in net for Vancouver, forward J.T. Miller's contract and changes that could be coming. Rosen and Roarke also spent time talking about the resurgence of the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche (3:00), and why the New Jersey Devils are proving once again that they're legit (8:00). They debated if and when the San Jose Sharks might trade defenseman Erik Karlsson, and the challenges behind that for both the Sharks and the team acquiring him (40:00). They also talked about Oilers center Connor McDavid and the numbers he might be able to put up this season (46:00).
Tom Gulitti joins; Red-hot Kraken, Crowded Metro, Wilson & Backstrom's return, Trophy Tracker
Jan 11, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Tom Gulitti (16:37). Tom discussed the Washington Capitals success this season, the returns of forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson, and why Alex Ovechkin might be the Hart Trophy favorite (25:35) at the midpoint of the season Gulitti also focused on the Metropolitan Division and how it appears there will be six teams vying for five spots in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (33:00). Rosen and Roarke opened the podcast talking about the red-hot Kraken (3:00). They debated the bigger surprise of the season, Seattle or the New Jersey Devils (12:00). They also talked about the bigger disappointment, the Panthers or Colorado Avalanche and they ranked the seven Canada-based teams from closest to furthest from a Stanley Cup championship (47:00)
Jordan Staal joins; Canes... cup or bust?... Tage Thompson, Kings & Copley
Jan 04, 2023
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes Captain Jordan Staal (16:40). Staal discusses the Canes recent run of success, Rod Brind'Amour's ability to build a winning culture and the emergence of Pyotr Kochetkov. He looks ahead to this year's Stadium Series in Carolina and also looks back at some of the mentors that helped guide him as a younger player. The guys start the episode looking back at the Winter Classic and examining the pressure that's on the Carolina Hurricanes to win a Stanley Cup this year. They wrap the episode talking about Tage Thompson's monster season and the underrated story of Pheonix Copley playing well for a sneaky good LA Kings team. Follow @TheRink on Twitter
Amalie Benjamin joins; Winter Classic, Bruins' needs, Super 16, Mailbag: Blues dilemma, Ovi's pursuit
Dec 28, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Boston correspondent to discuss the Winter Classic and some of the elements that will make this year's event very special. She also looks back at last Winter Classic held at Fenway, discusses the mindset of this Bruins organization as their start to the season has been historic and provides a wonderful perspective on Linus Ullmark. The guys start the episode discussing their Super 16 and Dan wonders why the Vegas Golden Knights are rated so high and Shawn points to the Carolina Hurricanes as a team that deserves more credit at this point in the season. They wrap up the episode answering some mailbag questions and focusing on the direction of a few teams, including the Florida Panthers and St. Louis Blues. They also look at a few players that would be highly coveted at the trade deadline. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Brian Dumoulin & Mike Morreale join; Makar's sportsmanship, Mailbag: Hurricane's needs, World Juniors
Dec 21, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Brian Dumoulin (18:45) and Mike Morreale (38:16). Domoulin talks about the excitement surrounding the Penguins heading to Boston to play the Winter Classic, Mike Sullivan's coaching style, Kris Letang's importance to the team and provides a behind the scenes look at Sidney Crosby. Morreale previews the World Juniors and looks at USA and Canada's chances of winning it all. He also provides great insight into some of this year's draft eligible prospects that will be playing in the tournament. The guys discuss Cale Makar's rare act of sportsmanship (3:00) and Colorado's ability to adapt to injuries. Plus, they look at the Carolina Hurricanes and discuss some of the moves they may make in order to win the Stanley Cup (12:00). What are some of your dream NHL rule changes? The guys present some rule changes that they think would be intriguing (1:01).
Tom Gulitti & Brandon Hagel join; Ovechkin's 800th, Stamkos streaking, Super 16, Board of Governors meeting
Dec 14, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Tom Gulitti (2:00) and Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning (26:18). Gulitti was in Chicago for Alex Ovechkin's 800th goal and he checked in to discuss Ovi's milestone and his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Hagel talks about the Tampa Bay's recent run of success, playing on the same line with Kucherov and Point. He also discusses Steven Stamkos, the winning culture of the Lightning and some of his interests away from the ice. The guys also touch on the Board of Governors meeting and the Salary Cap increase for next season.
Nick Olczyk joins; Marner's streak, Avs injuries, Binnington's antics, Shane Wright's development, Devils & Patrick Kane
Dec 07, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Seattle Kraken broadcaster Nick Olczyk (22:40). Nick discusses some of the keys to Seattle's good start, Shane Wright's development, the team's goaltending, Matty Beniers and the enthusiastic fanbase in Seattle. The guys start the episode talking about Mitch Marner's point streak and the recent play of Matt Murray, and they touch on the myriad of injuries that the Colorado Avalanche are dealing with and wonder if the injuries will keep Colorado from making the playoffs. They wrap the episode discussing Jordan Binnington's antics and the Devils possibly trading for Patrick Kane. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Daryl "Razor" Reaugh joins; Letang suffers stroke, Trophy Tracker, Super 16, NYR struggling
Nov 30, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Dallas Stars analyst Daryl "Razor" Reaugh (17:19). Daryl talks about the success of the Stars, Jason Robertson's growth as a player and Pete DeBoer's impact on the team. They open the episode discussing Kris Letang's recent health scare and how the Pittsburgh Penguins will be impacted on the ice by the loss of Letang. The co-hosts also discussed the issues plaguing the New York Rangers, the Toronto Maple Leafs success and forward Mitchell Marner's point streak, the latest on Alex Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record and favorites for NHL postseason awards at this point in the season.
Zach Hyman joins; Inconsistent Oilers, Streaking: NJD, BOS, STL, BUF, Bergeron's milestone, Mailbag: Underappreciated players
Nov 22, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Zach Hyman (19:35). Hyman talks about the Oilers trying to find more consistent play, Connor McDavid's drive to be great, his love for the Bill and the NHL and his passion for writing children's books. The guys start the episode talking about teams that are "streaking" (3:00).... including the Devils, Blues, Bruins and Sabres. They tackle a question from the mailbag.. who are the League's most underappreciated players? They debate the question and discuss a number of players that fit the category.
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