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.
Guest: Steven Stamkos; Opening night, Trophy Tracker, ESPN debut, mailbag, Barkov & Suzuki
Oct 13, 2021
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Dan Rosen was in Tampa Bay this week and sat down with Steven Stamkos (19:44). Stamkos was asked about the possibility of a three-peat for the Lightning and he discusses the challenge of losing key players from their Stanley Cup team, explains why the Florida Panthers are now a legitimate rival and chats about some of the reasons why Jon Cooper is a perfect fit to lead this team. Dan and Shawn start the episode discussing the NHL's opening night, the guts displayed by the Seattle Kraken, ESPN's debut and why Vegas has the best atmosphere in the NHL. They wonder if the Pittsburgh Penguins can sustain what they did against the LIghtning and talk about how Jon Cooper will use the Lightning's poor performance to motivate and re-focus his team. They shared some thoughts on their interpretation of what is and what isn't a "distinct kicking motion" as Chandler Stephenson's controversial goal led to the Golden Knights victory over the Kraken. They close out the episode (35:57) discussing the Tampa Bay/Florida rivalry, looking at NHL.com's first Trophy Tracker of the season (they have a hearty debate on the criteria for the Jack Adams Award) and answering some questions surrounding the playoff chances of the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Guest: Mark Giordano; Carey Price's leave, bold predictions, Super 16, Lehner's impact, Brady Tkachuk
Oct 07, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano (23:00). Giordano talks about the excitement surrounding the Kraken, their debut against the Vegas Golden Knights, the expectations surrounding the team, the quality of players the Kraken have assembled and the unique opportunity that the team has to forge their identity during their inaugural season. He makes a bold prediction and feels very confident in the team's roster and makeup as they start the season. To start the episode, Dan and Shawn talk about Carey Price's leave of absence and the impact it will have on the Canadiens. They discuss the goalie injuries that the Islanders and Avalanche are dealing with and the comments made by Robin Lehner over the weekend. They close out the episode making some BOLD predictions (Dan's weren't so bold), their Super 16, Olympic rosters and the sit-down interview that Dan had with Henrik Lundqvist (go check it out on nhl.com). Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Guest: Jack Campbell; All or Nothing, player/division rankings, Matthews, Pens & unsigned RFAs
Sep 29, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell (27:00). Campbell talks about "All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs," a five-part docuseries covering the Maple Leafs' 2020-21 season that will premiere on Amazon Prime in North America on Friday. He also talks about the unique experience of being followed by camera crews, while having his best season of his career last season. He chats about the expectations surrounding the Maple Leafs this year and why he's confident that playoff success is around the corner. The guys start the show talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins and how they'll deal with injuries to Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin to start the season. They debate NHL Network's recent player rankings and answer a mailbag question about the NHL Division rankings. To end the episode, they talk about the remaining unsigned UFAs - including Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and Brady Tkachuk. Follow @TheRink on Twitter.
Guest: NHL Network's EJ Hradek; Training camp storylines, Pettersson & Quinn Hughes, Kevin Hayes, NYR captain
Sep 22, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek to talk about the storylines around the NHL as training camps open up this week. EJ explains why Bill Guerin will get a deal done with Kirill Kaprizov and the differences between the Wild's situation with Kaprizov and the Canucks' situation with Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They discuss the crowded goalie scenario in Dallas, the roster changes to the Flyers and how the team will deal with the loss of Kevin Hayes to injury to start the season. The NY Rangers want to name a captain, who should it be? Dan makes the case for Adam Fox, while Shawn and EJ argue that the Rangers should wait another year before naming their next captain. The Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks are also talked about in this episode. Follow on Twitter @TheRink.
Guest: Adam Fox; Eichel, Tarasenko, goalie carousel, Dubas, best/worst off-season moves, Olympics
Sep 15, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are back with a loaded episode and a conversation with reigning Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox (28:46). Fox talks about the expectations surrounding the Rangers, the chances of him being named team Captain and his initial thoughts on new coach Gerard Gallant. Fox talks about the NHL's participation in the Olympics and shares some of his favorite Olympic hockey memories. The guys start the episode discussing Jack Eichel's future and disagree on how the Sabres should handle the situation. They explain the Blues stance on Tarasenko and share their thoughts on Chicago's off-season moves. Shawn isn't very fond of the recent remarks made by Kyle Dubas that puts pressure squarely on the Maple Leafs to have playoff success. They wrap up the episode discussing the NHL's participation in the Olympics and talk about their top "under the radar" off-season moves. Happy to be back for the 2021-22 season, follow the podcast on Twitter @TheRink.
Guest: Mike Morreale, NHL.com Draft expert; Bolts repeat, Draft, Eichel, Tarasenko, Makar, VGK, COL
Jul 12, 2021
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Dan and Shawn start the episode talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning and wondering if this team has a chance to win 3 straight titles. They also discuss Jack Eichel's future in Buffalo, the market for Eichel and other free agents heading into the off-season. Fleury or Lehner? The two debate what goalie the Vegas Golden Knights may try to trade to free up some salary cap space for other needs. NHL.com staff writer & co-host of the NHL Draft Class podcast Mike Morreale (18:00) joins to discuss everything NHL Draft. He touches on Owen Power, his deveolpment in college and his teammates Matt Beniers and Kent Johnson. He dives into the top goalie prospects, sleepers, surprises and discusses the challenges that scouts faced evaluating this year's class of prospects due to Covid. The guys wrap up the episode talking about Tarasenko and the trade market for him, the decisions that Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche have to make, Pierre McGuire joining the Ottawa Senators and the Expansion Draft.
Guests: Kenny Albert & Tampa Bay defenseman Jan Rutta; Stanley Cup Final
Jun 29, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Kenny Albert to talk about calling the Stanley Cup Final on NBC, the storylines surrounding the series, the goaltending matchup, having the fans back in buildings, the difference between calling NHL games on TV & radio, working with Eddie Olczyk and the impact that NBC has had on the presentation of hockey during their years as a NHL TV rightsholder. They are also joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (38:00). Rutta talks about playing with Victor Hedman, matching up with Montreal and the impact that fans have had on the play on the ice. He also provides some insight into what it's like playing with an all-world goalie like Andrei Vasilevskiy and awesome offensive players like Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov. The guys also talk about Buffalo hiring Don Granato, the goalie situation in Las Vegas and ESPN announcing their stable of TV talent for their NHL coverage starting next season.
Guest: Brian Compton; Stanley Cup Semifinals, NYI adjustments, Habs & Price, NYR, RIP Tom Kurvers
Jun 22, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Brian Compton to talk about both semifinal series. Compton explains what exactly needs to happen for the Islanders to win the next two games and the adjustments he'd like to see Barry Trotz make. The Lightning have dominated the last 4 periods of play and have scored the last 10 goals in the series, so is that it for the Islanders? The guys marvel at Brayden Point and discuss why Jon Cooper doesn't get enough credit. They also look at the awesome story that is unfolding with the Montreal Canadiens and how Carey Price has a knack for getting in opposing shooters heads. They talk about Pete DeBoer's decision to start Robin Lehner in Game 4 and the amazing growth that Chandler Stephenson as shown from the 2018 Stanley Cup Final when he was the designated blogger for NHL.com to now as the top center on this Vegas team. They wrap up the episode talking about the marriage between Gerard Gallant and the New York Rangers and the task at hand for Chris Drury to get his roster built for playoff hockey. Finally, they recognize the passing of Tom Kurvers and the impact he had on the hockey world.
Guest: Scott Gomez; Stanley Cup Playoffs, Gallant to NYR, CBJ hires Larsen, Rask injury, Dougie Hamilton
Jun 16, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by two-time Stanley Cup winner Scott Gomez (17:00) to talk about his new series "Scotty Goes" where he catches up with former players (Martin Brodeur, Steve Valiquette, Adam Oates, Ken Daneyko). The NHL series debuts on 6/17 on Facebook and Instagram TV. Gomez shares some awesome stories on Brodeur, Lou Lamoriello and Goldberg the wrestler, and talks about creating the series and his travels while filming the series. Dan and Shawn start the episode talking about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and all the storylines surrounding both semifinal series. They wrap up the episode talking about the New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant, the Blue Jackets hiring Brad Larsen, Tuukka Rask's future with the Boston Bruins and Dougie Hamilton's future with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Guests: Dave Stubbs & Bruce Boudreau; Habs advance, Cassidy & Trotz, Playoffs talk with Bruce
Jun 08, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Dave Stubbs (8:00) to talk about the Montreal Canadiens and their improbable playoff run to win the North Division. Former coach and now NHL Network analyst Bruce Boudreau (26:30) also joins to talk about all the playoff storylines, including the war of words between Bruce Cassidy and Barry Trotz, Tuukka Rask's health, the reasons the Avs are stuggling against Vegas and Tampa Bay's quest to repeat.
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