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: Brendan Burke & Darren Pang; Hawerchuk’s impact, Playoff reaction, Carter Hart, Berube’s goalie decision
Aug 19, 2020
Show notes
Dan and Shawn are joined by NY Islanders and NBC broadcaster Brendan Burke (19:30). Brendan talks about the Islanders recent success, Barry Trotz’s impact, his hectic broadcast schedule, the Avalanche and the challenges of calling games from a studio. They are also joined by St. Louis Blues analyst Darren Pang (47:30). Darren talks about the passing of Dale Hawerchuk and Dale’s impact on the game of hockey. He goes onto discuss the St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks series, Craig Berube’s goalie decision, Tarasenko’s health and some of the other playoff series that has caught his eye.
Guest: Kevin Woodley, InGoal Magazine; Goalie deep dive, Playoff reaction, Price & Korpisalo, Penguins & Leafs post-mortem
Aug 13, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about the finer points of goaltending (19:05). Kevin talks about Carey Price’s playoff performance, Henrik Lundqvist’s future, goalie technique, the toll taken after a 5 overtime game, and who he would choose to be the future Penguins goalie. The guys also explain why they are a bit concerned with the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals, discuss the New York Rangers picking Alexis Lafreniere and provide some post-mortem discussion on the Penguins and Maple Leafs (53:00).
Guests: Brady Skjei & Hal Gill; Pens, Oilers & Preds on brink, TOR/CBJ, Hank’s farewell, Bubble life
Aug 06, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Stanley Cup winner and Predators analyst Hal Gill to talk about all the playoff storylines, including the Canadiens and Blackhawks trying to pull series upsets, the Predators, and the unique playoff format (16:00). They are also joined by Brady Skjei of the Carolina Hurricanes, he talks about their sweep of the Rangers, killing time in the bubble, Justin Williams and the impact a healthy Dougie Hamilton could have on the team moving forward (45:00). The guys discuss what the future holds for Hank Lundqvist, Mark Scheifele’s injury, Paul Maurice and the TOR/CBJ series.
Guests: NBC’s Keith Jones & NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika; playoff preview, bubble life, Chayka gone, Babcock heads to Vermont
Jul 30, 2020
Show notes
Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by NBC analyst Keith Jones. Keith previews the playoff matchups, discusses what’s stood out to him during the exhibition games, explains how broadcasting games has changed and provides his Stanley Cup picks (7:00). NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika checks in from Toronto to give the guys an inside look at what it’s like to be in the bubble (27:20). The guys also talk about Mike Babcock joining the Vermont’s staff, John Chayka’s abrupt departure from the Arizona Coyotes, and the unveiling of the Seattle Kraken (47:00).
Qualifying Round breakdowns & predictions, Crosby/Pastrnak’s status; guest: Kwame Mason
Jul 21, 2020
Show notes
Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke provide their breakdowns and predictions for all of the Qualifying Round series. Kwame Damon Mason, an award-winning filmmaker, also joined the show to talk about Soul on Ice: The Podcast (15:00). The podcast is joining the NHL slate of podcasts with its debut episode airing Wednesday 7-22 featuring guests Connor Carrick of the New Jersey Devils, Evander Kane of the San Jose Sharks and Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Guest: Kevin Weekes; Training camp latest, Goalie decisions, Awards
Jul 16, 2020
Show notes
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes (13:40). Kevin discusses the goalie decisions that the NY Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks have to make prior to the start of the Qualifying Round, he provides some playoff keys for the Maple Leafs, wonders how the bubble environment will impact players and has a strong opinion on who the starting goalie should be for the Rangers. Dan and Shawn debate who the Calder, Vezina and Hart Trophy winners should be (40:00).
Guest: NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti, CBA & Return to Play, Sorokin/Kaprizov, Olympics, NJ Devils
Jul 13, 2020
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Dan and Shawn are joined by Tom Gulitti to talk about the opening of training camps, the CBA, the NJ Devils hiring Lindy Ruff and some of his early predictions for the NHL Playoffs (14:57). The guys discuss what the Islanders and Wild plan to do with Sorokin and Kaprizov, the NHL’s potential participation in the Olympics, their early playoff predictions, and players that have chosen to opt out of playing.
Guests: Rick Peckham & Mike Morreale; NHL Draft Lottery, top prospects, CBA negotiations, NJ Devils
Jul 01, 2020
Show notes
Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by their NHL.com colleague Mike Morreale to discuss the NHL Draft Lottery, top prospects, and the NJ Devils (9:00). Rick Peckham, this year’s recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, joins the guys to talk about his 42 years as a broadcaster, he shares some great stories and discusses what receiving the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award means to him. Peckham also looks at this year’s playoff format and the Tampa Bay Lightning (39:15).
Guests: Kevin Fiala & Mike Zeisberger; HOF Class, Mogilny’s case, Draft Lottery
Jun 25, 2020
Show notesNHL.com's Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Mike Zeisberger to discuss this year’s Hall of Fame class, they also try to figure out why Alexander Mogilny didn’t get the nod (11:30). Kevin Fiala joins the guys to discuss training in Sweden during the pause and Minnesota’s upcoming series against the Canucks. He also explains why he’s confident he’ll be able to continue to play at a high level once play resumes (33:40).
Guests: Paul Maurice & Mike McKenna; Sabres shakeup, WPG/COL/VGK chatter, HOF candidates
Jun 18, 2020
Show notes
Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by WPG Jets head coach Paul Maurice, Paul talks playoffs format, challenges surrounding layoff, team motivation, and injuries (7:00). Mike McKenna chats Vegas Golden Knights, their goalie situation, Holtby vs. Samsonov, and broadcasts in empty arenas (34:00). The guys also talk about the front-office shakeup with the Buffalo Sabres, the Colorado Avalanche and this year’s HOF candidates.
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