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Guest: Ryan O’Reilly; playoff format & integrity, location options, positive NHL vibes Apr 06, 2020

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NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Ryan O’Reilly (10:45). Ryan talks about his quarantine essentials and non-essentials, potential Stanley Cup playoff formats, his fiery video game competitiveness and how long it would take for players to get in shape prior to play resuming. The guys try to spread positive vibes and share a few of the uplifting stories surrounding the NHL community during the pandemic (3:00). They debate whether or not the Stanley Cup should be awarded if the playoff format were to be radically different and look at potential neutral site locations that the NHL may be currently considering (37:20).

Guests: Mike "Doc" Emrick & James van Riemsdyk; NHLPA Player Poll reaction, Greatest Moments of 2019-20, Rask's future Apr 01, 2020

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NHL.com's Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by NBC's Mike "Doc" Emrick (11:15) and Flyers' James van Riemskyk (46:24). Dan and Shawn react to the player video conferences (5:00), the NHLPA Player Poll (41:23), and the Greatest Moments (so far) of 2019-20 (58:05).

Guests: CBJ's Nick Foligno & NHL.com's Tom Gulitti; NHL pause, Calder candidates, classic games Mar 26, 2020

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NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Blue Jackets Captain Nick Foligno (8:00). Nick talks about how he initially dealt with the NHL pause and how he's staying busy with hockey season on hold. He explains the importance of staying in touch with teammates during the pause and tries to figure out what the best course of action would be for potentially resuming the season and completing the playoffs. NHL.com's Tom Guilitti chimes in with thoughts on who he thinks is the most exciting player he's ever seen play, some of the classic games he'd love to rewatch, and his pick for the 2019-20 Calder Trophy (30:00).

Guests: NBC’s Keith Jones & NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger; MacKinnon injury, playoff races, Fiala’s breakout, Driedger’s emergence Mar 10, 2020

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Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke discuss the potential impact of Nathan MacKinnon losing significant amount of time due to injury, Kevin Fiala’s breakout, and how the Lightning will handle the injuries to Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman (2:00). NBC’s Keith Jones joins the pod to talk about the red-hot Philadelphia Flyers, the struggling Washington Capitals and the wildcard race in the Eastern Conference (10:15). Mike Zeisberger hops on the line to chat about the Toronto Maple Leafs and the emergence of Chris Driedger for the Florida Panthers (31:00).

Guests: Hurricanes GM Don Waddell, NHL.com’s Brian Compton; Trade Deadline reaction, Kreider deal, Thornton’s future, winners/losers/head scratchers Feb 25, 2020

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Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke break down the top NHL Trade Deadline deals, and examine the moves for the Carolina Hurricanes, NY Rangers, Edmonton Oilers and NY Islanders (2:00). Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell joined them to talk about the additions of Trocheck and Vatanen, the status of Dougie Hamilton, their goalie situation, and David Ayres (14:00). NHL.com’s Brian Compton hopped on the line to chat about the Islanders trading for and signing JG Pageau, and their chances of making a run in a very competitive Eastern Conference (38:00). The guys wrap up the show trying to figure out the strategy of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks (51:00).

Guests: Pierre-Édouard Bellemare & 1980 Olympic gold medalist Ken Morrow; Trade Deadline bonanza, buyers/sellers, Kreider, team needs Feb 20, 2020

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Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke cover all the trade deadline moves, and try to predict what will happen next. They touch on the Avalanche, NY Rangers, Canadiens, Bruins, Blues and Islanders (2:00). They welcome in Avalanche winger Pierre-Édouard Bellemare who talks about his path to the NHL, growing up in France, his hobbies outside of hockey, and his experience playing in the Stadium Series (19:00). 1980 Olympic gold medalist Ken Morrow joins the guys to chat about the 40th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, he reminisces about Herb Brooks, and discusses the impact the 1980 team had on growing hockey in the United States (53:00).

Guests: NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes, NHL.com’s Amalie Benjamin; McDavid injury, Pens/Wild trade, Sedin Week Feb 11, 2020

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Dan Rosen is joined by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes, Kevin discusses the Penguins/Wild trade and explains why he thinks Jason Zucker is a great fit for Pittsburgh. Kevin also chats about McDavid’s injury, the NY Rangers goalie situation, the struggles for Pekka Rinne, and offers some sage advice for Filip Forsberg (5:00). NHL.com’s Amalie Benjamin hops on the line from Vancouver to talk about Sedin Week, a unique story she’s working on with Cammi Granato, and what the Boston Bruins may be looking for at the deadline (30:30).

Guests: LA Kings Matt Roy & Sean Walker, NHL.com’s Brian Compton; Toronto trade, Byfuglien’s status, Kreider’s future, Lamoriello’s targets Feb 06, 2020

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Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke break down the trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and LA Kings, they banter about other moves that Kyle Dubas may make, and wonder what’s next for the Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien (2:00). Brian Compton hops on the line to talk about what Lou Lamoriello may do at the trade deadline, Chris Kreider’s future, and his favorite under the radar the team (12:30). LA Kings Defensemen Matt Roy and Sean Walker join the show to chat about the upcoming Stadium Series, their path to the NHL, what they’ve learned from Drew Doughty and the Kings rebuild (35:12). Dan and Shawn wrap up the pod talking about Ovechkin, the Colorado Avalanche and what to expect surrounding the Stadium Series in Colorado Springs (49:32).

Guests: Jacob Markstrom, Frederik Andersen & Tom Gulitti; Buyers/Sellers, Battle of Alberta, Ovechkin chasing Gretzky, Metro & Pacific races Jan 28, 2020

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Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke start the podcast talking about the revived intrigue surrounding the Battle of Alberta and the dynamic between Tkachuk, Kassian and Draisaitl. They look at Matthew and Brady Tkachuk’s style of play and compare them to other scrappy players in NHL history (3:00). They wonder what Doug Armstrong might do at the trade deadline and dissect whether Chris Kreider makes sense for the St. Louis Blues (7:00). Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom joins the show to chat about his contract negotiations, why Vancouver has been a perfect fit for him, his NHL journey and what makes Elias Pettersson special (12:00). NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti hops on the line to talk about Alex Ovechkin’s quest to track down Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, Braden Holtby’s future and what the Islanders may do at the deadline (26:40). Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Anderson sits down with the guys to chat about the 2nd half of the season and the challenges the Leafs faced with the coaching change (44:32). They wrap up the show debating what the Sharks may do with Thornton and Marleau at the trade deadline (52:13).

All-Star Special: All-Decade team debate & discussion. Guests: NBC's Patrick Sharp, NHL All-Star Eric Staal, and HHOF'er Chris Pronger Jan 25, 2020

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NHL.com's Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke record a special episode during All-Star weekend from St. Louis. They dissect and debate the NHL's all-decade first and second teams (2:00). NBC analyst and 3-time Stanley Cup winner Patrick Sharp joins them to break down the all-decade team selections, he shares his thoughts on each all-decade player, and agonizes over some of the difficult choices that were made. Sharp also looks ahead to the rest of the season, and shares his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks and Alex Ovechkin (8:35). Minnesota Wild All-Star Eric Staal chats with the guys about his favorite All-Star memories, dealing with trade deadline distractions as a player, and the Wild's playoff chances (35:15). Chris Pronger sits down to give his all-decade selections and thoughts on the Florida Panthers. Plus, he has an interesting take on Ovechkin's chances of tracking down Wayne Gretzky's goal record (47:40).

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