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- Eddie Olczyk joins; MTL Edges BUF in 7, Conference Finals Preview, EDM Fires Knoblauch
Dan and Shawn are joined by TNT lead analyst Eddie Olczyk (17:15) to preview the upcoming conference finals between Montreal and Carolina in the east and Colorado and Vegas in the west. The guys open the show with reaction to Monday night’…
- Renaud Lavoie joins; TOR Fires Berube, CAR Advances to ECF, Trophy Finalists & Picks
Montreal Canadiens broadcaster Renaud Lavoie joins the show to discuss his health and the team's development. The hosts also react to the Toronto Maple Leafs firing coach Craig Berube, the Carolina Hurricanes' strong postseason start, and…
- Tripp Tracy joins; TOR Hires Chayka & Sundin, Lands No. 1 Pick; CAR & COL Rolling
Carolina Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy joins the show to discuss the team’s 6-0 playoff start. The hosts also discuss Toronto’s management hires, the draft lottery, and series previews for the NHL playoffs.
- Martin Biron joins; Playoff Hockey Returns to Buffalo, First round storylines
Former NHL goaltender Martin Biron joins the show to discuss playoff hockey in Buffalo and the goaltenders in the Boston series. Hosts Dan and Shawn also delve into the Western Conference playoffs and the Pittsburgh Penguins' chances of a…
- Craig Button & Mike Zeisberger join; Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round, NJD Hires Mehta as GM
The NHL podcast episode covers reactions to early Stanley Cup Playoffs games in both the Western and Eastern Conferences, featuring insights from former GM Craig Button and NHL.com writer Mike Zeisberger. The hosts also discuss the New Jer…
- Cory Schneider & Tony Granato join; Playoff Preview & Predictions, Ovi’s Final NHL Game?
Former NHL goaltender Cory Schneider joins to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs from a goaltender's viewpoint and discusses Jonathan Quick's retirement. Coach Tony Granato offers a coach's perspective on the postseason and recent head coach…
- Tom Gulitti joins; NYI & NJD Shuffle Deck, Ovi’s Future, Playoff Chase in the West
Dan and Shawn are joined by Tom Gulitti (16:58), NHL.com senior writer covering the Washington Capitals, to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s future after Capitals star announced that a decision on his playing future will be made in the summer. The…
- Chris Pronger joins; TOR Fires Treliving, VGK Hires Tortorella, Playoff Chase, Ovi Nets 30 Again
Dan and Shawn are joined by Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Pronger (20:08) to discuss Toronto’s next move after the recent firing of general manager Brad Treliving, the playoff prospects for a few of Pronger’s former teams, and his new book…
- Rob Ray & Derek Van Diest join; Surging Sabres, Pacific pillow fight, Playoff races
Dan and Shawn are joined by former Sabre and current broadcaster Rob Ray (12:07) to talk about the reasons why the Sabres have sustained their success this season and are in first place in the Atlantic Division, almost guaranteeing at this…
- Don Waddell joins; Playoff races, Draisaitl injury, GM Meetings
Dan and Shawn are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Don Waddell (23:30) to talk about hiring Rick Bowness, the Blue Jackets rise under the coach, why he acquired forward Conor Garland before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, and s…
- Dan Bylsma joins; Deadline additions, What's the Sabres ceiling? Trophy Tracker: Hart race
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL coach Dan Bylsma to talk about the Avalanche adding Kadri, the Hart Trophy race and the process of integrating and welcoming new players to a team. Plus, he looks at the likely first round matchup bet…
- E.J. Hradek joins; Trade Deadline, Buyers & Sellers, Rumor mill, Kings coaching change
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's E.J. Hradek (8:05) to talk about the looming Trade Deadline and what may be coming down the pipe for the Oilers, Blues, Panthers, Hurricanes, Wild, Golden Knights and Rangers. They dissect potentia…
- Digesting the Olympics, Team USA's legacy, Restart storylines, Trade Deadline looms
Back from Milan, Dan and Shawn digest the Olympic tournament and the impact of it, including taking a look at the legacies of Connor Hellebuyck, Jack Hughes and Auston Matthews, and how they’re forever changed by what they did with Team US…
- From Milan; Olympic Quarterfinal Reaction & Semifinal Preview, Crosby Injury
From Milan, Dan and Shawn react to the thrilling quarterfinal day at the Olympic men’s ice hockey tournament, including overtime wins by Team USA and Team Canada to keep their gold medal hopes alive. The duo also reacts to Sidney Crosby’s…
- Dan & Shawn in Milan; Olympic Tournament Preview, Could Team USA Win Gold?
Dan and Shawn are in Milan and preview the upcoming men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The duo discusses why they both believe Team USA will claim its first Olympic gold medal in men’s ice hockey since 1980, wh…
- Hal Gill joins; Barry Trotz's retirement, Bowness bump, Mailbag: Olympic underdogs
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHLer and current Predators analyst Hal Gill (15:58) to talk about Barry Trotz shockingly retiring as the Predators GM, the direction of the team and their recent positive performance that's put them into…
- Tom Gulitti joins; Capitals & Panarin, Trophy Tracker: Hart race, Mailbag: Preds & Ducks moves
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com 's Tom Gulitti (14:55) to talk about Panarin as a fit for the Capitals, Alex Ovechkin's future and the Hart Trophy race and where Macklin Celebrini fits into it. Before the interview with Gulitti, the gu…
- Darren Pang joins; Sherwood & Andersson trades, Jonathan Toews' return, NYR direction
Dan and Shawn are joined by Blackhawks and TNT TV analyst Darren Pang (16:53) to talk about Jonathan Toews' return to United Center and what seeing that and being a part of it was like and will do for Connor Bedard, Chicago's 20-year-old c…
- Nick Cotsonika joins; Fedorov honored, Lightning streaking, Mailbag: Trade Deadline
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com 's Nick Cotsonika (13:05) to talk about the Detroit Red Wings, Sergei Fedorov's legacy in Detroit, the coaching change in Columbus and Mitch Marner taking on Toronto later this week. Other topics covered…
- Zach Benson joins; Colorado & Tampa, Concerns with Devils, Team USA Roster, Mailbag: NYR & Fox
Dan and Shawn are joined by Zach Benson of the Buffalo Sabres (21:09) to talk about the team's recent hot streak, the atmosphere in Buffalo, his growth as a player and his family's carnival business. The guys start the episode talking abou…
- Team Canada Olympic Roster Reaction, Winter Classic Preview, BUF Winning Streak
Dan and Shawn react to the announcement of Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics, including the decision to add Tom Wilson, Nick Suzuki, and Macklin Celebrini, but leave Sam Bennett, Connor Bedard, and Matthew Schaefer off…
- Amalie Benjamin joins; McDavid’s Streak, FLA Surges into Winter Classic, TOR, BUF, DET, NSH, McKenna at World Juniors
Dan and Shawn are joined by Boston-based NHL.com writer Amalie Benjamin (11:35) to discuss Boston’s recent slump, Morgan Geekie’s ascendance and chances of making Team Canada’s Olympic roster, and her impressions of the Canadiens since Phi…
- EJ Hradek joins; Trade buzz, Next move for Buffalo, In or Out: Olympic Rosters
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek (14:33) to discuss the two big trades made last week with Quinn Hughes heading to Minnesota and the goalie swap between Edmonton and Pittsburgh. Does Hughes heading to Minnesota shift the…
- Bill Guerin joins; Olympics, Class of NHL: Avs & Stars, Quinn Hughes rumors
Dan and Shawn are joined by Bill Guerin (12:38) to talk about the Olympics, how Team USA's roster is shaping up, the impact of the rink dimensions and his Olympic experience. He also chats about how the Minnesota Wild rebounded from a mise…
- Dean Evason joins; Central Division dominance, Binnington's struggles, Mailbag: Canucks & Quinn Hughes
Dan and Shawn are joined by Dean Evason (13:23) to talk about the Blue Jacket's early season success, the parody of the NHL, the tight Eastern Conference standings, Jet Greaves' emergence in the crease and how Zach Werenski stacks up with…
- Mathieu Darche joins; Trotz frustrated, Rookie goalies, Trophy Tracker
Dan and Shawn are joined by Islanders GM Mathieu Darche (19:50) to talk about Matthew Schaefer's development, Bo Horvat's start and Patrick Roy's coaching style. The guys also get into Barry Trotz calling out the Predators, rookie goalies…
- Scott Wedgewood joins; Celebrini/Bedard show, Berube's vote of confidence, Islanders trending
Dan and Shawn are joined by Colorado Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood (13:15) to talk about his start to the season, the Avs success, his Olympic chances and some of the intricacies behind the goalie position. The guys start the episode ta…
- Braydon Coburn joins; Lightning trajectory, Inside the Ducks, Mailbag: Bedard Unlocked
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL defenseman and current Tampa Bay Lightning analyst Braydon Coburn (16:00) to talk about the team's slow start, Brayden Point's struggles and Jon Cooper's strengths as a coach. He also chats about the…
- Mike Zeisberger joins; Leafs miss Marner, Ducks Soaring, Stamkos' future, Mailbag: Makar contract
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com 's Mike Zeisberger (16:25) to talk about the state of the Maple Leafs, their lack of scoring and their efforts to replace Mitch Marner's playmaking ability in their lineup. Plus, he talks about his conve…
- Frozen Frenzy Reaction: Ovechkin Scoring Drought, Pens Hot Start, Hellebuyck’s Workload, TOR Struggles
Dan and Shawn react to Tuesday night’s Frozen Frenzy, including Dan’s behind-the-scenes experience observing ESPN’s production of the event. The guys follow with reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s slow start to the season as he remains stuck on 8…
- Sebastian Aho joins; Daren Millard on VGK, "In or Out", Mailbag: Blackhawks
Dan and Shawn are joined by Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes (15:04) and Daren Millard to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights hot start (35:22). The guys start the episode looking back at Brad Marchand's return to Boston and play "…
- Isaac Howard & Matt Savoie join; Swayman leads Bruins, First Impressions: Schaefer, Struggling Sabres, NYR scoring concerns
Dan and Shawn are joined by Edmonton Oilers rookie forwards Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie (17:47) to talk about adjusting to the NHL game and lifestyle while learning the ropes from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. In addition to a conver…
- Opening Week Storylines: Nick Cotsonika on Marner & McKenna; Tom Gulitti on Ovi & Metro; McDavid Extension in EDM
As the puck drops on the 2025-2026 season, Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika (18:47) to discuss Mitch Marner’s debut with the Vegas Golden Knights and Gavin McKenna’s collegiate debut with Penn State, and NHL.com…
- Eddie Olczyk joins; Kaprizov Extension, McDavid's contract, Preseason Picks
In the first episode of the new season of @TheRink, Dan and Shawn are joined by TNT lead analyst Eddie Olczyk (9:17) to preview the 2025-26 season. The guys open the show with reaction to the Minnesota Wild signing Kirill Kaprizov to an ei…
- Offseason Talk; Marner to VGK, Ehlers & Miller to CAR, Disappointing Teams, McKenna Picks PSU
Dan and Shawn react to some of the offseason’s biggest acquisitions, including Mitch Marner’s eight-year mega deal with Vegas, and why the former Toronto star may thrive with the Golden Knights. The guys also discuss the ripple effect of M…
- Mike Morreale joins; NHL Draft, CBA Extension, McDavid negotiations, Peterka & Kane trades
Dan and Shawn are joined by Mike Morreale (15:53) to talk about the NHL Draft, he predicts, as many have, that 17-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer from Erie of the Ontario Hockey League will go to the New York Islanders with the No. 1…
- Stanley Cup Final Recap; Is FLA a Dynasty?, Matthew Tkachuk, Edmonton Goalie Talk
Dan and Shawn react to the Florida Panthers repeating as Stanley Cup Champions by closing out the Edmonton Oilers in six games, including a detailed statistical breakdown to explain how the series did not play out nearly as tightly as it a…
- Stanley Cup Final; Oilers goalie dilemma, McDavid & Tkachuk reaction, Olympic rosters
From Matthew Tkachuk talking about the experience of having a chance to win the Stanley Cup at home to Connor McDavid discussing, and disagreeing, with the pressure he's under, this episode covers all the storylines in advance of Game 6 of…
- Gene Principe joins; Stanley Cup Final storylines, Oilers adjustments, Kreider rumors, TJ Oshie retires
Dan and Shawn are joined by Sportsnet reporter Gene Principe, who has the pulse of the Edmonton Oilers, to discuss the adjustments needed for Game 4, the status of Stuart Skinner and potential lineup changes that Kris Knoblauch may be cons…
- Jonah Gadjovich joins; Stanley Cup Final storylines, DeBoer fired, Penguins hire Muse
Dan and Shawn are in Florida and sat down with Florida Panthers forward Jonah Gadjovich (17:00) to talk about the difference between last year, when he was a black ace, to now playing in the series. He discusses the challenge of slowing do…
- Stanley Cup Final Preview; Media Day nuggets, Derek Van Diest & Tom Gulitti join
Dan and Shawn, recording the episode on site at Rogers Place, dive into the details of rematch that we have in store for us in the Stanley Cup Final. They talk about the Oilers and their chase for the Cup after coming so close last year, l…
- Conference Finals Heat Up; Hurricanes avoid sweep, Skinner Shines, Blashill Hired
Rosen and Roarke dig into the Conference Finals. They highlight Edmonton’s defensive growth, Stuart Skinner’s bounce-back performances, and how the Stars are feeling the pressure. The duo also break down what’s holding the Hurricanes back…
- Western & Eastern Conference Final; Early series reaction, Sweeney extension, Toronto fallout
Dan and Shawn react to Game 1 of both the Western and Eastern Conference Final. They discuss the the Hurricanes struggles to score, the antics that took place between Gostisbehere and Marchand and some of the inexperienced defensive play t…
- Mike Zeisberger joins; Tkachuk shines, Hurricanes rolling, Quenneville joins Ducks
Mike Zeisberger, NHL.com 's Toronto-based staff writer, joins co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke to break down the Eastern Conference Second Round, starting with Auston Matthews and the Leafs-Panthers series. The crew debates whether Matt…
- Bruce Boudreau joins; Stolarz/Bennett, Oilers finding stride, Canes suffocate Caps
Former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau (12:25), who works as a studio analyst for NHL Network, joined Dan and Shawn to dive into the playoffs and touch on all four second-round matchups and provides opinions on the Capitals poor first game, the d…
- Amalie Benjamin joins; Battle of Florida, Western Conference recap, Gabriel Landeskog’s return goal
NHL.com senior writer Amalie Benjamin joins Dan and Shawn from Florida to discuss the Panthers-Lightning series, Nikita Kucherov’s struggles, and the Lightning's offensive woes. She also weighs in on the Bruins season and whether Mike Sull…
- Mike Rupp joins; NHL Playoffs heating up, Max Domi’s OT heroics, Coaching shakeups
Mike Rupp joins Dan & Shawn to recap the opening weekend of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. He dives into the Kings/Oilers series, what the Senators need to do down 0-2 against the Leafs, why he gives the edge to Colorado over Dallas, and shares hi…
- Eddie Olczyk joins; Minnesota Wild clinch in OT thriller, Playoff predictions, East wild card race
Eddie Olczyk joins Dan and Shawn to dive into the biggest matchups and storylines heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He kicks things off with the Toronto Maple Leafs, explaining why they’re a different team under Craig Berube, and also…
- Jean-Francois Chaumont joins; Ovechkin breaks goal record, Canadiens playoff push, Trophy tracker
Jean-Francois Chaumont joins Dan and Shawn to talk all thing Montreal Canadiens. Chaumont goes into how the team has been able to achieve winning mentality along with giving us deeper insight in Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovsky…
- Tom Gulitti joins: Ovechkin nears goal record, NHL Playoffs ramp up, Montreal Canadiens
Tom Gulitti joins Dan and Shawn to talk all things Alex Ovechkin as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. Tom reflects on covering Ovi over the years and discusses whether anyone else could ever chase the record if Ovechkin…