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.
Darren Pang joins; Crosby's injury, Shesterkin's struggles, Panthers' response, Trotz fired, Habs win lottery
May 12, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Darren Pang (18:53) to talk about all the Stanley Cup storylines, including Sidney Crosby's importance to the Penguins, Cale Makar's emergence as one of the NHL's best players, the Islanders deciding to pull the plug on Barry Trotz, why he would choose Auston Matthews to win the Hart Trophy and some of the reasons that there have already been 26 goalies used in the playoffs after 119 played in the regular season. The guys start he episode discussing the impact of Sidney Crosby's upper-body injury (4:00) and the role it could play on the series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers and the potential fallout if the Edmonton Oilers lose to the Los Angeles Kings in the first round (14:55). They wrap up the episode wondering what the future holds for the New York Islanders (40:00) and pondering whether the Montreal Canadiens would trade the top overall pick in the NHL Draft (48:57).
Tom Gulitti joins; Playoffs storylines, Louis Domingue, Caps impress, Boudreau's future, Flyers fire Yeo
May 04, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Tom Gulitti (20:00), NHL.com's Washington-based staff writer who is covering the series between the Capitals and Florida Panthers. Gulitti discussed what he saw from the Capitals in their 4-2 in Game 1 and what things the Panthers have to address before Game 2. They also talked about the Oilers' need for depth scoring and for goalie Mike Smith to play a more simple game to give his team a chance to win. Rosen and Roarke started the podcast with their thoughts on the Penguins 4-3 triple overtime win in Game 1 against the Rangers..... they praised Louis Domingue for his 17-save performance in relief of Casey DeSmith and Sidney Crosby for taking over the game in the second period. They wrapped the episode by discussing Bruce Boudreau's future in Vancouver, the Flyers letting Mike Yeo go, and what the Vegas Golden Knights will do with Pete DeBoer (41:45).
EJ Hradek joins; Vegas fallout, STL vs. MIN, LAK vs. EDM, dangerous underdogs, pressure on Leafs
Apr 28, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek (21:45) to dive into the reasons why the Golden Knights missed the playoffs and talk about the goaltending concerns facing the Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Penguins. Hradek also discussed the Los Angeles Kings/Edmonton Oilers matchup and why the Kings will present a challenge for the Oilers. The guys started the episode with breakdowns of the two first-round matchups that are currently set, the Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues and the Kings vs. Oilers. Listen for Roarke's rant on the Toronto Maple Leafs (57:00), his reference to the Titanic, and both of the co-hosts talking about the Boston Bruins (1:03), giving reasons why they may be the most dangerous underdog in the first round.
Mike Johnson joins; Blues streaking, Trophy Tracker, Lehner's confidence, Goalie injuries, 50 for Ovi
Apr 21, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Mike Johnson (13:00) to talk about Alex Ovechkin's consistency, the goalie injuries to Frederik Andersen and Tristan Jarry, the Western Conference playoff race, Robin Lehner's confidence and the unpredictable nature of the Eastern Conference come playoff time. The guys start the episode marveling at Alex Ovechkin's 50-goal season and dissecting the recent success of the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. They wrap up the episode talking about their predictions for the Hart, Norris, Calder and Vezina Trophies.. of course, there's some disagreements along the way. They dive deeper into the goalie issues facing the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, and pay tribute to Mike Bossy. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Mike Zeisberger joins; Ovi & Matthews comparison, Lightning lull, Kings/Knights race, Power's debut
Apr 14, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer Mike Zeisberger, who talks about the pressure on Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs to finally breakthrough in the playoffs (4:00). He also provides some thoughts on some of the comparisons that are being made with Auston Matthews to some of the League's great players (Ovechkin, Lemieux, Lindros). The conversations shifted to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the question of if we're starting to see the end of their reign of dominance (21:00). The guys broke down the Western Conference playoff race, with all three questioning if the Los Angeles Kings have what it takes to fend off the Vegas Golden Knights and clinch a playoff spot (32:00). Rosen asked if a team would prefer to play the Colorado Avalanche or the Calgary Flames in the first round and Zeisberger discussed what he saw from covering Owen Power in the rookie defenseman's NHL debut with the Buffalo Sabres (55:00).
Rod Brind'Amour joins; Vibes in Toronto, Kings down the stretch, McDavid vs. Matthews, Mailbag: Norris Trophy
Apr 06, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour (25:41). He talks about the art of shutting down games, the high powered offenses of the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs, the state of the Hurricanes heading into the Playoffs, the stabilizing force that Freddie Andersen has been for the Canes and how he defines the qualities that the winner of the Hart Trophy should exhibit. The guys start the episode talking about whether the Panthers, Maple Leafs and Oilers can be successful in the playoffs with their style of play and the importance of being able to shut down games come playoff time and they compare Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, wondering if Matthews is being overlooked as the best player in the NHL. They close out the episode talking about Roman Josi's chances of winning the Hart Trophy, answer a mailbag question on the Norris Trophy race and reflect on Ryan Getzlaf's retirement announcement.
Amalie Benjamin joins; Western Conference races, Canucks diversity & future, Fleury's impact, Super 16, Melnyk's legacy
Mar 31, 2022
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Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke were joined by Amalie Benjamin (15:25), NHL.com's Boston-based staff writer, who discussed her recent visit to Vancouver to report on and write about the new-look Canucks' executive staff complete with Emilie Castonguay and Cammi Granato, the first two women assistant general managers in NHL history. Benjamin discussed her interviews with Castonguay and Granato along with conversations she had with Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin, the first Swedish GM in NHL history, and Jim Rutherford, Vancouver's president of hockey operations. Benjamin also discussed the Bruins (32:00), the team she covers most for NHL.com. She touched on the immediate questions about goalie Jeremy Swayman and how he will handle the pressure of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs, and hit on the future of center Patrice Bergeron, who is 36 years old and can become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Rosen and Roarke also had a breakdown of the race in the Western Conference (9:00), specifically the Pacific Division, and gave reasons why it's hard for them to believe in any team besides the Calgary Flames. They talked about goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's impact on the Minnesota Wild since his arrival in a trade from the Chicago Blackhawks (5:00). The Wild have won seven in a row, including five straight since Fleury got to Minnesota. The co-hosts also gave some thoughts on the news that came out of the NHL General Managers' meetings (56:00) this week and the passing of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, who died Monday night. He was 62 years old (58:00).
NHL Trade Deadline Reaction; Fleury, Giroux, Winners/Losers, Surprises
Mar 22, 2022
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Dan and Shawn react to all the moves made leading up to and on NHL Trade Deadline day. They each share their thoughts on the Wild acquiring Marc-Andrew Fleury, discuss the impact of Giroux's decision to waive his no-movement clause to go to the Panthers and what that says about Florida as a destination for NHL players. They discussed the New York Rangers and the impact of adding forwards Andrew Copp and Tyler Motte, and defenseman Justin Braun. They dissect the moves made by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken. They also discuss why the Edmonton Oilers didn't make a bigger splash. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Tom Gulitti joins; Ovechkin passes Jagr, Trade Deadline preview, Giroux suitors, Vegas struggles
Mar 16, 2022
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Tom Gulitti, NHL.com's Washington-based staff writer, joins co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke for the entire episode, giving perspective on Ovechkin scoring his 767th goal to move past Jaromir Jagr and into third place all time (2:00). They also talked about the Capitals being 5-0-1 since general manager Brian MacLellan said the team may be less aggressive at the Deadline (12:00) and went into detail on the Vegas Golden Knights' struggles and reasons why they've lost five straight games (18:00). Who are the Claude Giroux suitors? Will Giroux accept a trade? The guys ponder these questions and also discuss the future of the Philadelphia Flyers (34:00). The Maple Leafs goalie issues are discussed and Dan believes that the team needs to make a move for a defenseman (57:00). Are the Vancouver Canucks sellers? What will the Florida Panthers do at the Deadline? and what are some dark horse teams that will make significant moves? All these questions are asked and answered on this Trade Deadline preview edition of NHL @TheRink. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Tage Thompson joins; Heritage Classic, Matthews & Leafs, Buyers/Sellers, Mailbag: Trophy Tracker
Mar 09, 2022
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Tage Thompson (21:47). The Buffalo Sabres leading scorer with 42 points talked about the return of Jack Eichel to Western New York, the growth of the team under Don Granato, some of the keys to his success on the ice and his journey from a youth player to the NHL. In addition to the interview with Thompson, the guys focused on Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin catching Jaromir Jagr (7:04) for third all-time in goals with 766, Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews' push to score 60 or more goals this season (11:53), New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin's candidate for the Hart Trophy (49:40) and the New York Islanders plans at the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline (44:00). Follow @TheRink on Twitter
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