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.
Guests: Joel Quenneville & Mike Zeisberger; Early season reax, Dubois & Yandle's future, McDavid vs. MacKinnon
Jan 15, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Joel Quenneville (14:40). Q talks about Keith Yandle's future, what he likes about this Florida Panthers team, and why Sergei Bobrovsky is poised to have a better season than last year. NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger jumps on the line (32:00) to talk about the Maple Leafs being featured in a new Amazon Prime series, debate who the best player in the world is, and share his thoughts on the first few days of the season. The guys also discuss the situation surrounding Pierre-Luc Dubois, his future in Columbus and they wonder why players want to leave the winning culture that's been established in Ohio (5:00).
Guests: Jared Spurgeon & NBC's Brian Boucher; Young goaltenders, Trophy predictions, Barzal negotiations
Jan 07, 2021
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NBC's Brian Boucher (12:00) to talk about the upcoming season, the elements of the shortened season that he's looking forward to most, goaltending across the NHL, the Avalanche, Golden Knights, Blues, Flyers, Penguins, Rangers & Islanders. They are also joined by Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon (44:00). Jared talks about being named the club's captain, the flow of a shortened season, Kirill Kaprizov and the rivalries that will naturally develop because the way the games are scheduled. The guys also talk about World Junior players that will impact NHL teams (43:00) and make their trophy predictions for the upcoming season (54:00).
Guest: Ralph Krueger; Kucherov injury, Senator's deals, Hoffman to STL, Perry to MTL
Dec 28, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger (12:00). Ralph talks about the ins and outs of starting training camp and coaching during this unique season. He explains Taylor Hall's impact, discusses his goalie situation and handicaps a very difficult East division. The guys also talk about the season ending injury to Kucherov, Hoffman to the Blues, the Senator's deals and the Lightning figuring out a way to get under the salary cap. They chat about the teams that didn't make last year's playoffs, and which teams are poised to surprise this season.
Guest: Nick Cotsonika; 2021 Division breakdowns, rivalries galore, Kucherov's health, Lundqvist opt-out
Dec 22, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Nick Cotsonika to discuss the division realignment for 2021, who they like to win each division and all relevant storylines heading into this unique season. They go back and forth on whether this season will be more difficult or easier on players and debate which division will be the most difficult to navigate. They talk about what teams may be at an advantage in a shortened 56 game season and the challenges that coaches will face with the lack of a traditional training camp. What's the impact if Tampa Bay is without Kucherov? How will the Capitals deal with Lundqvist opting out? Is Sorokin ready to be productive in the NHL? What California team will bounce back? Who are the sleepers in each division? The guys cover all the angles in this episode. Drop the puck!!
Guests: Garnet Hathaway & Ryan Minkoff; Goalie coaches, Laviolette, World Juniors, Lacroix's legacy
Dec 16, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Garnet Hathaway (11:28) to talk about his recent episode of Skates & Plates, the Capitals, playing with Ovechkin, meeting Henrik Lundqvist, getting geared up for the season and hisHath’s Heroes foundation. The foundation is currently running a fundraiser now at washcaps.com/hathsheroes -- donate if possible! They are also joined by Ryan Minkoff (40:15), the author of the new book Thin Ice. Ryan shares some wonderful stories of playing club hockey to moving to Finland to play professionally to ultimately starting his own player agency. The guys talk about the trend of goalie coaches, the hurdles that still need to be cleared to start the season and answer some mailbag questions surrounding the Blue Jackes.
Guests: Claude Julien & Kendall Coyne; Bettman on season, Best Canadian team, Habs additions, Dubas on Leafs
Dec 03, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien (10:15) and recent Blackhawks hire Kendall Coyne Schofield (30:00). Julien gives an update on his health and talks extensively about the Canadiens, including thoughts on some of their off-season additions. Coyne talks about her new role with the Blackhawks, breaking barriers, and her long-term goals. The guys also talk about the Maple Leafs, debate who the best Canadian team is and talk about crunch time Defensemen.
Guests: Brett Peterson & John LeClair; 2021 season update, retro jerseys, available free agents, Hockey Fights Cancer
Nov 19, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by the newly hired Florida Panthers Assistant General Manager Brett Peterson (17:00). Brett talks about breaking down barriers, making the transition from player agent to NHL front office, the makeup of the Florida Panthers, and explains why he's excited to take on the new role. John LeClair joins the episode to talk about coaching in the new 3 on 3 ice hockey league and the Philadelphia Flyers (43:00). He also reminisces about the "Legion of Doom" line and explains where the famous line name originated from. The guys talk about the possibilities surrounding the 2021 season, available free agents and the NHL's new retro jerseys.
Guests: Bill Daly & Brandon Saad; 2021 season, Avalanche, Trebek's legacy
Nov 13, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Bill Daly to talk about the possibilities surrounding the 2021 season (1:30). They are also joined by Brandon Saad (24:17). Saad talks about being traded to the Avalanche and the excitement he has to compete for another Stanley Cup.
Guests: Eddie Olczyk & Meghan Duggan; Doc Emrick stories, Joe Thornton to Toronto, Blackhawks rebuild
Oct 21, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by NBC's Eddie Olczyk (27:25). Eddie shares some Doc Emrick stories, discusses the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild, and talks about the Vegas Golden Knightsa and the Colorado Avalanche. Recently retired Meghan Duggan joins the guys to talk about her decision to retire, her future, and her goal of becoming a general manager in the NHL (56:35).
Guest: Taylor Hall; Free agency recap & reaction, Winners/Losers, Under the radar moves
Oct 13, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Taylor Hall to talk about signing with the Buffalo Sabres, playing with Jack Eichel, the reasons why he thinks signing a 1 year deal was best for him, and the appeal of playing for Ralph Krueger (13:30). They also break down all the top free agency moves and react to Vegas signing Pietrangelo, the Blackhawks moving away from Corey Crawford, and the Blues signing Torey Krug. They discuss some of the under the radar signings, including Tyson Barrie and Devon Toews.
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