The Rink Shrinks

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NHL Draft & Free Agency + Rob Concannon Jul 02, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a recap of the NHL Draft, free agency, and an interview with now two-time guest, Rob Concannon! Before the interview BY & Motts chat about what they have been up to off the ice and all the wild moves that have happened across the NHL draft and free agency. Then, the boys welcomed in the President of the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL, Rob Concannon. Rob and the guys discuss the growth of hockey in the Carolina's, coaching his own son, and some personal accomplishments. BY & Motts wrap up the show with the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Carolina Are Champions with Brian Boyle Jun 19, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back and are joined by former 16 year NHL veteran, current analyst for the NHL Network, and our first guest of the Rink Shrinks podcast, Brian Boyle! Bri and the guys talk about the Stanley Cup Final and the impacts some of the players had on the series and what it took to win the series. Boyler also jumps into working the game by being an analyst and what it’s like coaching his son now. BY & Motts also give their takes on the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Cup and give the Motts’ moment lock of the weekend presented by FanDuel.

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Ketchup? No, Catch Up: Cup Finals, World Cup, High School Drama Jun 12, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau breakdown everything that has gone down in this epic Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina which features multiple goal comebacks and a goalie change! The guys also give their thoughts on the latest award winners in the NHL which included the Selke Trophy, Vezina Trophy, and Lady Byng Award. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week which features a ton of controversy in the state of Massachusetts.

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Stanley Cup Final + A Novel By Grumpy Hockey Dad Jun 05, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with a fresh mailbag episode! Before answering all of your questions the guys recap Motts’ week on the golf course and the Chicago Wolves development camp. Then they jump into some NHL awards that were handed out to some of the top names across the league and touch on the loss of Claude Lemieux. BY & Motts wrap up the show answering your questions and the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Chicago Steel Rookie Camp, NHL Playoffs, and More D on the PK May 29, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week and kick things off chatting about Motts’ weekend in Chicago for rookie camp with the Chicago Steel. Then the boys pivot into the NHL with Vegas already locking up the Western Conference, they discuss who they think will come out of the Eastern Conference. BY & Motts wrap up the show hitting on the PWHL championship, World Championships, the Calder Cup playoffs in the AHL, and answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Conference Finals Are Set, Black Bear, and Local Legends May 22, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week and are ready to answer all of your questions! The boys also hit on the epic game seven between Montreal and Buffalo, the Conference Finals matchups, and who to keep an eye on to help get their team to the Cup finals. To wrap up the show the guys answer the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Chris "Knuckles" Nilan, Thanks to the Judge, NHL Playoffs May 15, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with Chris “Knuckles” Nilan! Chris sits down with the boys to chat about his career which featured learning some discipline, winning a Stanley Cup, and getting inducted into the Massachusetts Hockey of Fame alongside Motts.

Knuckles gives his thoughts on the Canadiens in the midst of the Stanley Cup run and makes it known that the city isn’t a hockey town, it’s a Montreal Canadiens town.

The guys also touch on what went on in the rinks over the weekend and Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy. The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week.

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Hall of Fame Honors, Playoff Hockey & Youth Hockey Reality Checks May 08, 2026

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The guys are back with a packed episode covering everything from NHL playoff intensity to youth hockey development and coaching philosophy. Motts shares stories from his Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, while BY breaks down his trip to a major spring hockey tournament in Philadelphia.

The crew dives into Stanley Cup playoff storylines, offensive-zone trends in today’s game, the Vezina Trophy finalists, and what makes teams like Carolina and Colorado so dangerous this time of year. They also tackle youth hockey lineup management, communication between coaches and families, AAA vs. AA development paths, and the growing impact of the transfer portal and junior hockey recruiting.

Plus, thoughts on the USHL Phase II draft process, roller hockey memories, and one unforgettable OHL press conference moment.

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Former NHL Tough Guy Turned Youth Hockey Coach: David Clarkson Apr 24, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL tough guy and current youth hockey head coach, David Clarkson! Clarky joins the boys to discuss the importance of coaching kids in today's game and what it was like playing with Motts and playing in the NHL. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week.

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Catching Up With The Boys Apr 17, 2026

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Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back again this week for a recap episode! In this episode Motts breaks down his first season behind the bench in Chicago and what his expectations are of his players moving forward. The guys also recap the Masters Tournament and hit on some NHL news that has broken in the last couple of weeks. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week.

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Today's Episode Was Sponsored By:

TSR Hockey

My Hockey Rankings

Franklin Sports

Neutral Zone

FanDuel