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NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen gives you a taste of what to expect from his all-new podcast. New episodes are coming soon. Follow the pod on Twitter @TheRink

NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen is joined by Nick Cotsonika to discuss the NHLPA’s decision to not reopen the CBA with the NHL, the new-look Florida Panthers, who should be the next captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres under new coach Ralph Krueger, Taylor Hall’s contract situation and Artemi Panarin’s comfort level in New York (5:00). Dan also chats with Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault about his windy path to the NHL, his time in Vegas and the team heading into 2019-20 (18:55). Patrick Kane also reflects on some of his moments in the NHL, including scoring the game-winning and cup clinching goal in overtime of the 2010 Stanley Cup Final (31:25).

NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen is joined by newly minted Tampa Bay Lightning radio analyst Caley Chelios to talk about Brayden Point’s new contract, when Point can be expected back after recovering from hip surgery and how Tampa Bay is trying to turn the page on their disappointing first round exit in last year’s playoffs (2:45). Dan also chats with Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene about his free agency process, why Nashville was the right fit and how weird the last few years have been for him (13:20). Former NHL player Tom Laidlaw hops on the phone to talk about his experience competing on the 39th season of the CBS hit reality TV show “Survivor” (23:30) and Tim Campbell of NHL.com talks about the Winnipeg Jets, the Dustin Byfuglien and Patrik Laine situations, and shares some thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers (36:20).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen is joined by NBC analyst Brian Boucher (4:03), Brian discusses the rule changes for 2019-20, the Colorado Avalanche, Evander Kane, and his favorite teams to make it out of the Eastern & Western Conferences. St. Louis Blues forward and Conn Smythe trophy winner Ryan O’Reilly discusses the magical run the Blues went on last year, his day with the Stanley Cup, and his love for music (20:10). Mike Zeisberger talks about the Toronto Maple Leafs, including Auston Matthews, Mike Babcock and why he thinks this Leafs team is the most talented and skilled he’s ever seen (35:00).

NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen is joined by former NHL goalie and Sabres TV analyst Martin Biron to talk about Ralph Krueger’s coaching style and his impact on the Sabres, Jack Eichel’s long-term goals, Ilya Samsonov and Carter Hart (3:33). NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor Brian Compton discusses the NY Islanders, their offensive makeup, Josh Ho-Sang, Noah Dobson, the Devils, Hurricanes and Rangers (20:19). Avalanche rookie Cale Makar chats about his wild ride in last year’s playoffs, expectations for this season and when he knew he was ready to jump to the NHL (32:10).

Dan Rosen is joined by Shawn Roarke, Director of Editorial for NHL.com – they discuss teams to buy or sell, including the Sabres, Hurricanes, Oilers, Ducks and Stars. Mike Kelly from NHL Network and thepointhockey.com looks inside the numbers and shares his thoughts on the lack of situational awareness from the Maple Leafs, points out some alarming trends for the Blues, and wonders what to make of the Devils (9:13). Florida Panthers TV play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein explains the Panthers early season struggles, dives into what makes Joel Quenneville special, and has some thoughts on the Hurricanes and Ralph Krueger’s Sabres team (30:00).  Dan and Shawn rattle off athletes from other sports they’d love to see strap on the skates and play in the NHL (45:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Nick Cotsonika, Nick chats about Quinn Hughes, Seattle’s expectations, John Carlson’s start, Brian Boyle to the Panthers, Tom Fitzgerald’s move to the Devils bench, and his biggest surprise of the early season (9:19). Dan and Shawn look at the Drew Doughty/Matt Tkachuk rivalry and other current and past intriguing player rivalries (25:05). Tampa Bay Lightning analyst Brian Engblom discusses the challenges the Lightning face this year, why Stamkos is special, and what Jon Cooper is trying to accomplish this year (28:43).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke discuss the Tarasenko and Landeskog injuries, dissect Alex Ovechkin’s comments on the Maple Leafs, and wonder how the Bruins can be stopped with the way their top line is currently playing (2:00). They are joined by St. Louis Blues TV analyst Darren Pang to break down who on the Blues will step up in Tarasenko’s absence, what makes Roman Josi special, the struggles of the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks (11:50).  Mike Mckenna hops on the line to talk about his transition into television with the Vegas Golden Knights, goalie tandems, Cody Glass, and facing shots from Max Pacioretty and Jonathan Marchessault (29:00). Dan and Shawn banter about Kaapo Kakko’s struggles, why they think Ryan Getzlaf is underrated and Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid (46:30).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Jim Cerny discuss the streaking NY Islanders and debate whether Barry Trotz is the best coach in the NHL. They talk about where Leon Draisaitl deserves to be ranked among NHL players and are joined by TSN and NHL Network analyst Mike Johnson (12:00). Florida Panthers head coach Joel Quenneville hops on the line to talk about closing in on 900 wins, the Panthers and his favorite young players in the League (34:20).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke chat about Tampa Bay’s successful trip to Stockholm, the Penguins withstanding injuries, and Don Cherry’s divisive comments. They welcome in NBC’s Keith Jones to discuss the Flyers, the Arizona Coyotes, why John Chayka deserved a contract extension, the pressure on Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin, and the veteran pick-ups the Blues recently made (11:30). Mike Zeisberger hops on the line to chat about the Mitchell Marner injury, his frustration with the Maple Leafs, the Montreal Canadiens and this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (31:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs moving on from Mike Babcock and what the coaching change means for the team. They welcome in Mike Zeisberger to chat about what went wrong in Toronto, why it didn’t work out for Babcock, and what the new coach may tinker with to turn the season around. Tracey Myers calls in to chat about the Chicago Blackhawks, their recent success and how they’ve leaned on their younger players. Dan and Shawn round out the show with a look at the NHL.com trophy tracker.

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke discuss Rasmus Dahlin’s injury, Buffalo’s tailspin and Keith Yandle’s toughness. They welcome in NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika to talk about Steve Yzerman’s plan in Detroit, Mike Babcock’s motivational methods, best nicknames for Seattle, and the dreaded 4-0 lead (13:00). Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin hops on the line to chat about his plan for the Wild, what he expects from his players, adjusting to life as a General Manager and what he learned from Jim Rutherford in Pittsburgh (34:00). The guys finish up the show talking about Robin Lehner’s awful shootout record and why it may make sense to not have him participate in shootouts going forward.

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke wonder if the Sheldon Keefe honeymoon in Toronto is over, chat about the NJ Devils future and what teams may be a landing spot for Taylor Hall (5:00). They welcome in Nashville Predators radio analyst Hal Gill to talk about PK Subban’s return to Nashville, the Preds goalie situation, and why John Carlson and Cale Makar have had special seasons (15:00).  Amalie Benjamin checks in from Boston to discuss how the Bruins are handling the injured Patrice Bergeron and Pastrnak’s chances of scoring 50 goals in 50 games (37:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke debate whether firing Pete DeBoer was the right move for the Sharks, discuss the NHL’s 4-point plan, and question how the Dallas Stars handle Jim Montgomery being let go (2:00).  They welcome in Dallas Stars interim head coach Rick Bowness, Rick explains the difficult nature surrounding the circumstances of Jim Montgomery’s departure, why he thinks the team can continue to play well and shares some thoughts on how he’s adapted to coaching younger players in the NHL (13:00). Tom Guilitti joins the guys to discuss potential UFA trade targets, the Capitals goalie situation moving forward and potential landing spots for Pete DeBoer (38:00). Dan and Shawn finish up the pod discussing what the Rangers may do with Henrik Lundqvist and Alexander Georgiev (53:57).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke debate the impact Taylor Hall will have on the Arizona Coyotes and survey what’s in store for the NJ Devils moving forward. They look at the current trade market, other trade dominoes to fall, and wonder if Ilya Kovalchuk has anything left in the tank (2:00). The guys are joined by Arizona Coyotes GM, John Chayka to discuss the Taylor Hall acquisition, why it made sense for the Coyotes, the buzz surrounding the franchise, and the rising expectations in the desert (11:00). Dan and Shawn applaud Jon Cooper for benching Nikita Kucherov and welcome in NHL.com’s Mike Morreale to discuss the state of the NJ Devils and preview the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships (30:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke discuss the Nashville Predators firing Peter Laviolette and hiring John Hynes, and welcome Predators TV analyst Chris Mason onto the pod to chat about the coaching change in Nashville (7:00). NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika hops on the line to banter about bubble teams, the Binnington call-up anniversary, expectations in Edmonton and McDavid’s sick goal (23:00). Dan sits down with Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (44:00).  They close out the show discussing the Rangers goalie situation with the call-up of Igor Shesterkin, the Tampa Bay Lightning finding their groove and Vancouver’s chances of sustaining success (49:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke share their thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights coaching move, and wonder whether Pete DeBoer is an upgrade over Gerard Gallant (3:00). They try to figure out what the future is for the New Jersey Devils and welcome in Martin Brodeur to discuss his new role with the Devils, what went wrong this season, Corey Schneider’s struggles, and what he thinks of the lacrosse goal trend (13:00). NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger hops on the line from Ottawa to chat about Pete DeBoer, the Maple Leafs, the Canadiens, and the Battle of Alberta (34:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke start the show by debating what the best game and who best team was of the decade (3:00). They chat about the Columbus Blue Jackets and dissect how the team has been so good lately (7:00). Blue Jackets Captain Nick Foligno joins the show to discuss Elvis Merzlikins, John Tortorella’s tactics, what’s clicking for the Blue Jackets and his choice for team of the decade (9:50). Kendall Coyne hops on the line to talk about the women’s 3 on 3 tournament at the All Star Game in St. Louis, the San Jose Sharks, Alexander Ovechkin, and the Chicago Blackhawks (28:00). Dan and Shawn close out the show talking about who the best American born player is, and toss around some ideas on how the All Star Game may evolve in the future (41:00).

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). 

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Colby Armstrong (10:00). Armstrong tries to sort through all the issues surrounding the pause, shares some Sidney Crosby stories, wonders what will happen with free-agency, explains what he’s taken away from watching classic games, and why there’s no replacement for skating. Dan and Shawn debate the best Centers from 1967 to present (2:00) and who the best Swedish player in the NHL is right now (45:00).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Justin Williams of the Carolina Hurricanes (40:00). Justin explains why he enjoys watching classic games, reveals the trials and tribulations of home-schooling his children, talks about the potential return of Dougie Hamilton, and discusses the best plan to return to play. NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika joins the guys to talk about his all-time goalie rankings, the Red Wings rebuild, and the NHL’s many contingency plans surrounding the Coronavirus (8:00).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Scotty Bowman (12:00). Scotty tells us the one player he’d like to have dinner with, explains what made Nicklas Lidstrom unique and looks back at some of his favorite moments as a coach. Dan and Shawn discuss their top defensemen rankings (10:00), and what they enjoyed most about the Gretzky/Ovechkin conversation (9:00). They look at what may the future looks like for Dustin Byfuglien and examine the goalie situation in Columbus (50:00).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Eric Lindros (16:00). Lindros talks about joining the Philadelphia Flyers as an ambassador and the challenges surrounding a potential return to play. He shares his thoughts on the current Flyers team, explains why he enjoys watching the Boston Bruins and reminisces about playing with John LeClair. Dan and Shawn discuss some of the NHL restart plans and the challenges that exist if the NHL were to hold a June Draft (2:00). They debate the best left wingers in the expansion era (39:00).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Sportsnet’s Louie DeBrusk, Louis talks about quarantining with his son Jake, movies, outlook for Oilers, potential games with no fans, and his ideal linemates (16:40). The guys talk about the pros and cons of a June Draft, and run thru their list of top right wingers in the expansion era (3:00). They discuss the Penguins goalie situation, the Blackhawks front office shakeup, and some of the big decisions that are looming for Clubs like the Blues, Rangers, and Capitals. They also debate what Canadian team will be next to win the Stanley Cup (41:00).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward and host of “Dock Talk” Alex Killorn. Alex talks about his Instagram Live show “Dock Talk”, where he got the idea, his quest to interview Tom Brady, his future in the television business, and his feelings on a potential NHL restart (46:00). NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger joins the pod to talk about the top coaches of the expansion era, the NHL’s restart plans, Team North America from the 2016 World Cup and Hayley Wickenheiser (15:35).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by NBC’s Brian Boucher to talk about the latest developments in the NHL’s restart plan, the potential 24-team playoff format, dark-horse teams, impact of layoff on goalies (5:00). Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier joins the guys to reminisce on the 40thanniversary of the Islanders winning the 1980 Stanley Cup. He re-lives the iconic Bobby Nystrom goal, and shares some stories & memories about the start of the Islanders dynasty (32:55).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Steve Mayer, the NHL’s Chief Content Officer to talk about the return to play plan, the 24-team playoff format, presenting games on TV with no fans in attendance, keeping fans engaged during the pause, and the challenges surrounding the NHL’s plan to return to play (8:55). NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika joined the guys to talk about the NHL’s focus on safety and integrity, the wide-open nature of the playoff format and testing protocol (31:50). Dan and Shawn banter about the playoff matchups and explain what series are most intriguing to them (27:00).

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by NHL.com’s Bill Douglas, Bill provides important perspective on the impact George Floyd’s death has had on the hockey community (5:00). The guys discuss the return of Jeff Blashill to the Red Wings, Jack Eichel voicing his frustrations, and what teams could be sleepers in the 24-team playoff format (23:00).

NHL.com’s Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green to talk about the Canucks matchup with the Wild, the health of Jacob Markstrom, and the challenge of the layoff (15:00). Brian Compton hops on the line to talk about NY Islanders/Panthers matchup, sleepers in the playoffs, Ilya Sorokin and the goalie questions surrounding the Predators and Penguins (46:00). The guys also talk about the Coyotes hiring Xavier Gutierrez and Bob Murray’s comments on Dallas Eakins (3:00).

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.

NHL.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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

Dan and Shawn are joined by Dallas Stars TV analyst Daryl “Razor” Reaugh (15:37). Razor goes deep on the Stars, including conversation on their defensemen, goalie situation and head coach Rick Bowness. They are also joined by the voice of the Vegas Golden Knights Dave Goucher to talk all things Knights (37:00). The guys also touch on a bunch of other subjects surrounding the Avalanche, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, Bruins, Capitals, Blues, Penguins and Blues.

Dan and Shawn are joined by Tyler Johnson (18:00). Johnson talks about bubble life, advancing to the Conference Finals, experiencing a 5 overtime game, the team’s depth, and the challenges of playing without Stamkos. The guys are also joined by the NHL’s Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer (33:00). Mayer discusses life in the Edmonton bubble, the docuseries Quest For The Stanley Cup, wrinkles that may be implemented during the Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Final, and plans for the NHL Draft. Dan and Shawn also discuss the Canadiens trading for Jake Allen, playoff storylines, the future of the Bruins, and the Panthers hiring Bill Zito to be their next GM.

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com’s Brian Compton (16:00). Brian talks about the Eastern Conference Final, the challenges the Islanders face, New York’s goalie situation and the reason Tampa looked so good in Game 1. The guys are also joined by Ross Greenburg to discuss Quest for the Cup and the storylines that fans can look forward to as the series continues (47:55). There’s plenty of Conference Finals talk at the start of the episode and the guys close out the episode talking about the chaos that may come during the offseason.

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by former NHL goalie Marty Turco (14:00). Marty talks about the Stars run to the Cup Final, their outstanding goaltending, the maturation of Jamie Benn and Miro Heiskanen, and why everyone loves Rick Bowness. They are also joined by Tom Gulitti of NHL.com (44:00). Tom talks about the Capitals hiring Peter Laviolette, the future of Braden Holtby and the Eastern Conference Final. Dan and Shawn also spend some of the podcast discussing the Vegas Golden Knights. 

Dan, Shawn and Nick Cotsonika preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's Ryan Callahan (17:00). Ryan breaks down the Cup Final from every angle, and even discusses Henrik Lundqvist's future. Jon Taffer joins the guys to talk about his NHL digital series Pregaming (45:00). He explains why he's such a big fan of the NHL & what he'd do with the Vegas goalie situation in the offseason. Dan and Shawn breakdown the first two games of the Cup Final at the start of the episode and finish by discussing this year's award winners and trying to predict next year's winners. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger to talk about the Cup Final, the Stars extending the series, Conn Smythe favorites, and Tampa's chances of closing out the series in Game 6. They also discuss free-agency, the Jets shopping Patrik Laine, the goalie market and Bobby Ryan being bought out. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning legend Marty St. Louis (13:00). St. Louis talks about Tampa Bay's cup run, including thoughts on Stamkos, Kucherov, Hedman and Palat. He looks at what a 2004 vs. 2020 Lightning matchup would look like and provides some thoughts on Henrik Lundqvist being bought out by the New York Rangers. Dan and Shawn discuss possible landing spots for Lundqvist and look at past Stanley Cup Champions from the past decade. 

Dan and Shawn deep dive the 2020 NHL Draft with NHL.com's Adam Kimelman. Adam breaks down the top prospects by position and talks sleepers, team needs, Draft storylines and more. Adam is the co-hosts the NHL Draft Class podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts)!! 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Nick Cotsonika to talk about the start of Free agency, moves that may happen, the goalie market, Pietrangelo's future, Taylor Hall's destination and some of the trades that have already happened. Arizona Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong joins the guys to discuss the free agency market, the chances of trading OEL and signing Taylor Hall (38:00). 

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. 

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). 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 his Hath’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. 

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!! 

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. 

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).

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). 

Dan and Shawn are joined by the voice of the Carolina Hurricanes Mike Maniscalco (12:00). Mike explains why the Canes are well equipped to handle their Covid pause and talks about becoming the new television play-by-play voice of the team, his health scare last year, and why he thinks the team is poised for a big run in 2021. They also welcome in former player and current analyst for NBC Dominic Moore (49:00). Dominic talks about the early season storylines, why he chose to work for NBC, the benefits and drawbacks of analytics and the growth that McDavid and Matthews need to exhibit.

Dan and Shawn are joined by New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff (19:00). Ruff talks about his team's good start, development of Jack Hughes, what he likes out of PK Subban's game, Ty Smith's emergence, Corey Crawford's surprise retirement, coaching younger players & adapting to the divisional schedule.  At the start of the episode (2:00), the guys talk about the Dubois/Laine trade, the Maple Leafs showing signs of maturing, the Oilers poor goaltending and the Canucks shaky start. They close the episode discussing the struggles of Alexis Lafreniere and the reasons for his lack of production (45:00). They also debate the sustainability of the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks and talk about the wagons that the Avs and Golden Knights are. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno (45:00). Nick talked about the Blue Jackets acquiring Patrik Laine, the John Tortorella disclaimer, Alexander Texier's sweet shootout goal, the winning culture that's been built in Columbus and gives his opinion on whether or not Connor McDavid can score 100 pts in the shortened season. The guys are also joined by NHL.com's Tom Gulitti (2:00). Tom, Dan and Shawn discuss the Canadiens depth, the Tony DeAngelo situation, the makeup of the Capitals, the issues plaguing the Senators, the compete level of the Blackhawks and debate whether a player will score 100 pts or 50 goals during this shortened season. It's a jam packed episode!!! 

Dan and Shawn are joined by THE LEGEND Keith Jones (21:00). Jones talked about the Penguins hiring Hextall & Burke, the benching of Travis Konecny & Patrik Laine, the issues plaguing the Nashville Predators, the challenge that teams will deal with when trying to make trades this year, and he explains why he can't be overly critical of the performance of players this year. The guys also deep dive on how Hextall and Burke will re-position the Pittsburgh Penguins (3:00) and why the benching of Patrik Laine was a risky move by John Tortorella (12:00). At the end of the episode, they chat about the Maple Leafs, the Panthers, the Rangers and look ahead to the two games in Lake Tahoe. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Doc Emrick (11:00). Doc discusses how he's enjoying retirement and gives his thoughts on the divisional re-alignment and the rivalries that have developed during this unique season. He talks about his favorite outdoor experience, what he's looking forward to most about the games in Lake Tahoe, and the challenges that broadcasters face when calling games remotely. He also touches on the documentary focused on his life that will air Sunday on NBC. Chris Wagner of the Boston Bruins joins the guys (46:16) to talk about getting ready for the game in Lake Tahoe, his friendship with Kevin Hayes and why the Boston Bruins have been so good early on this season. At the top of the episode, Dan and Shawn talk about the Blackhawks and the emergence of Kevin Lankinen and McDavid hitting 500 pts. They also talk about their power rankings and the Florida Panthers (40:00). 

Dan and Shawn are joined by their NHL.com colleague and expert on the Montreal Canadiens Dave Stubbs (19:50). Stubbs talks about the Canadiens coaching change, the expectations surrounding the Canadiens, the pressure on Marc Bergevin, the lack of center depth on the team and why Bergevin thought the coaching move was necessary at this time. Kwame Mason joins the episode (51:00). Kwame is the host of Soul on Ice: The Podcast, along with Akil Thomas & Elijah Roberts. He joined to talk about his work with the NHL, Black History Month, some of the highlights of his podcast (Angela James), and the goals/vision he has for normalizing black voices in the game of hockey. The guys sprinkle in their thoughts on the Canadiens, Auston Matthews, Panarin/Rangers and Connor McDavid throughout the episode. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason (18:30). Evason talks about the circumstances surrounding Zach Parise being scratched, Kirill Kaprizov's emergence, why Jared Spurgeon was a great fit to be the team's captain, his two goalies and what he likes most about the Wild's game this year. The guys are also joined by Blackhawks radio analyst Troy Murray (40:30) who talks about Patrick Kane, Kevin Lankinen's emergence, the credit that he feels Jeremy Colliton deserves and the vision that Stan Bowman has for the franchise. The guys also talk about Connor McDavid's no-show in the Oilers three games against the Maple Leafs, Vasilevsky's Hart Trophy candidacy and Marc-Andre Fleury's chances of being named Team Canada's starting goalie for the Olympics (if they happen). 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika for a roundtable on all the pressing topics in the NHL (1:30). They talk about the new ESPN television deal, Darry Sutter taking over the Calgary Flames, the Vancouver Canucks chances to get in the playoffs, Trade Deadline targets, the Carolina Hurricanes, rebuilding the Detroit Red Wings, this year's NHL Draft, and how will the Buffalo Sabres move forward. They are also joined by former Olympian and current coach Laura Schuler (42:46) - Laura talks about collaborating with NHL & AHL coaches, coaching opportunities for Women, her vision for female coaches in hockey and what the future looks like for Women coaching at the pro level. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Sabres analyst Martin Biron (15:56) to talk about the Sabres firing Ralph Krueger, the direction the organization is headed, Taylor Hall's future, and other Sabres that may be on the move at the trade deadline. Brian Compton (48:15) joins to talk about the NY Islanders, the Anders Lee injury, the East division, the trade market and who the Islanders may zero in on at the deadline. The guys discuss their trophy winners at the halfway mark of the season, the trade deadline and Alex Ovechkin climbing the all-time goals scored list. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour (21:00). Rod talked about the need for his team to get healthy, how they stack up against the Lightning, his goalie situation, the growth of Sebastian Aho, Dougie Hamilton's passing, the consistency of NHL players during a very inconsistent period of time, the challenge of the condensed schedule and what the team may be looking to add at the trade deadline. The guys cover a number of storylines during the episode including the struggles of the Philadelphia Flyers, the state of the East Division, Connor McDavid's rebound, the Pittsburgh Penguins goals at the deadline, what the Avs may be looking to add, and the state of the Clagary Flames. They also discuss the changes to the Draft Lottery and take a moment to remember Bobby Plager. 

Dan & Shawn are joined by the newest member of the Montreal Canadiens Eric Staal (24:30). Eric checks in from his quarantine condo to tell us how he's preparing to get on the ice with Habs, he discusses the unique nature of this season, what he likes about the Habs, why it never clicked with Sabres and what Taylor Hall could offer a team at the trade deadline. The guys start the episode talking about the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets and whether each team should be buyers or sellers at the deadline. Shawn doesn't like how Carter Hart is being handled in Philadelphia and makes quite a case for why criticizing Hart's work ethic isn't the best way to handle a goalie. They close the show talking about the West Division, the Colorado Avs, the need for the Avs to get a goalie and Stan Bowman being named the GM of Team USA. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Mike Zeisberger to talk about the Islanders/Devils deal and all the speculation surrounding the trade deadline. What's the market for Taylor Hall? Should the Bruins be all-in with this team? What should the Blues do? What's the goalie market look like? Are the Habs buyers or sellers? Who will the Penguins target? What players would be good fits for playoff contenders? What does Kyle Dubas have up his sleeve? All these questions & more are discussed in-depth as the NHL moves toward Monday's trade deadline. 

Dan and Shawn react to all the moves made at the Trade Deadline. They break down the Capitals/Red Wings trade, discuss what Taylor Hall will bring to the Bruins and how the Penguins can be helped by Jeff Carter. Who are the deadline winners and losers? And what are the most impactful under the radar moves? The guys cover every angle of the Trade Deadline and look ahead to how all the moves may pan out down the stretch run of the regular season and in the playoffs. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Shane Doan (16:00). Doan is the Arizona Coyotes Chief Hockey Development Officer and was recently named Assistant GM for Team Canada. He talks about the state of the Coyotes as they fight for a playoff position and compares Conor Garland to a former Hart Trophy winner. He chats about the skill of Mark Stone and gives Auston Matthews some major props. He also discusses his new position with Team Canada, working with Roberto Luongo and explains why it's always an honor to suit up for Team Canada. Before Doan, Dan and Shawn discuss the Dallas Stars winning streak, the Calder Trophy race, and just how good the Vegas Golden Knights are. They wrap up the episode by breaking down the East Division playoff race, the recent struggles of the Toronto Maple Leafs and share some news & notes coming out of the GM Meetings. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by John Hynes (20:50) to talk about the Nashville Predators as they try to push for the playoffs, the keys to their turnaround and Juuse Saros raising his level of play. Hynes also discusses how his team matches up against the Dallas Stars, how coaches try to slow down Connor McDavid and how he would prefer to manage goalies come playoff time. The guys start the episode talking about the Vegas Golden Knights and their goalie situation as they head into the playoffs and chat about the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens. After Hynes (40:00), the guys talk about the Central and East Divisions, looking at the Dallas Stars, the New York Rangers, the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders. Will the Rangers push their way into the playoffs? And how will the Central Division end up looking? Plus, thoughts on the new TNT television deal and Ryan Miller's retirement announcement. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Craig Berube to talk about the Blues playoff push, Ryan O'Reilly's importance, Binnington's feisty nature, the West division and what the NHL playoffs may look like this year (26.00). Before chatting with Berube, the guys talk about the Rangers firing their front office and brining in Chris Drury. Was the move justified? And how much patience is needed during a rebuild? Plus, they touch on Connor McDavid's quest for 100 pts. They also chat about TJ Oshie's hat trick and Michael Houser's awesome story and NHL debut. 

Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by Brian Boucher to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He talks about how the Maple Leafs, Hurricanes and Panthers will handle their goalies when the playoffs start, the late season questions and health concerns surrounding the Lightning, the chances of the Minnesota Wild springing a first round upset, the collision course that the Avs and Vegas are on and the concerns he has with the Washington Capitals. Boucher wonders if the Toronto Maple Leafs can be considered a Cup favorite and explains why Connor McDavid and the Oilers won't win the Stanley Cup this year. He also talks about what Carter Hart can do to regain his confidence, the Rangers firing David Quinn and how the Sabres should handle Jack Eichel in the offseason. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes TV analyst Tripp Tracy (24:00). Tracy talks about the great playoff atmosphere in Carolina, why Alex Nedeljkovic has been so good, the Hurricanes awesome penalty kill and what the impact is of Jaccob Slavin being out of the lineup. Tripp also marvels at the athleticism of Marc-Andre Fleury and discusses the Florida Panthers goalie situation. Dan and Shawn start the episode discussing just how powerful the Avs look, the Kadri hit, the Habs lineup choices, the Oilers/Jets series and the goalie predicament that the Capitals are dealing with. After Tripp, the guys banter about the Vegas/Minnesota series, Pacioretty's absence and the Islanders/Penguins series. They also react to the news of John Davidson re-joining the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika to touch on all the intrigue of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. How did the Oilers get swept, and how does Kenny Holland move forward with this team? Who should Vegas start in goal for Game 7? They look at the Bruins/Islanders 2nd round matchup and talk about the Lightning/Panthers series. How will the Panthers move forward with their goaltenders next season? They discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins roster and the challenges ahead for Brian Burke and Ron Hextall with this team. Finally, they talk about Wayne Gretzky joining Turner Sports and look at who else they'd love to see join Gretzky in the studio. It's a Stanley Cup Playoffs buffet episode, enjoy! 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer Mike Zeisberger and Golden Knights insider Gary Lawless. Lawless defended Vegas coach Peter DeBoer's choice to start goalie Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Second Round against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.  Lawless talked about the challenge the Golden Knights face if forward Mattias Janmark can't play in Game 2 after sustaining an injury on a hit from Avalanche defenseman Ryan Graves in Game 1. He gave some ideas for what Vegas' lineup could look like if Janmark can't play.

 

Zeisberger went into detail about the fallout from the Maple Leafs' latest playoff setback. They blew a 3-1 series lead against the Montreal Canadiens by losing Games 5 and 6 in overtime before getting eliminated with a 3-1 loss in Game 7 at home on Monday.  Zeisberger also talked about the big questions that await the Maple Leafs in the offseason. Do they trade one of Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner or William Nylander? Who is going to be their No. 1 goalie next season? Will the fallout of the loss impact president Brendan Shanahan, general manager Kyle Dubas and coach Sheldon Keefe?

Dan and Shawn are joined by Dave Stubbs (8:00) to talk about the Montreal Canadiens and their improbable playoff run to win the North Division. Former coach and now NHL Network analyst Bruce Boudreau (26:30) also joins to talk about all the playoff storylines, including the war of words between Bruce Cassidy and Barry Trotz, Tuukka Rask's health, the reasons the Avs are stuggling against Vegas and Tampa Bay's quest to repeat.  

Dan and Shawn are joined by two-time Stanley Cup winner Scott Gomez (17:00) to talk about his new series "Scotty Goes" where he catches up with former players (Martin Brodeur, Steve Valiquette, Adam Oates, Ken Daneyko). The NHL series debuts on 6/17 on Facebook and Instagram TV. Gomez shares some awesome stories on Brodeur, Lou Lamoriello and Goldberg the wrestler, and talks about creating the series and his travels while filming the series. Dan and Shawn start the episode talking about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and all the storylines surrounding both semifinal series. They wrap up the episode talking about the New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant, the Blue Jackets hiring Brad Larsen, Tuukka Rask's future with the Boston Bruins and Dougie Hamilton's future with the Carolina Hurricanes.  

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Brian Compton to talk about both semifinal series. Compton explains what exactly needs to happen for the Islanders to win the next two games and the adjustments he'd like to see Barry Trotz make. The Lightning have dominated the last 4 periods of play and have scored the last 10 goals in the series, so is that it for the Islanders? The guys marvel at Brayden Point and discuss why Jon Cooper doesn't get enough credit. They also look at the awesome story that is unfolding with the Montreal Canadiens and how Carey Price has a knack for getting in opposing shooters heads. They talk about Pete DeBoer's decision to start Robin Lehner in Game 4 and the amazing growth that Chandler Stephenson as shown from the 2018 Stanley Cup Final when he was the designated blogger for NHL.com to now as the top center on this Vegas team.  They wrap up the episode talking about the marriage between Gerard Gallant and the New York Rangers and the task at hand for Chris Drury to get his roster built for playoff hockey. Finally, they recognize the passing of Tom Kurvers and the impact he had on the hockey world. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Kenny Albert to talk about calling the Stanley Cup Final on NBC, the storylines surrounding the series, the goaltending matchup, having the fans back in buildings, the difference between calling NHL games on TV & radio, working with Eddie Olczyk and the impact that NBC has had on the presentation of hockey during their years as a NHL TV rightsholder. They are also joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta (38:00). Rutta talks about playing with Victor Hedman, matching up with Montreal and the impact that fans have had on the play on the ice. He also provides some insight into what it's like playing with an all-world goalie like Andrei Vasilevskiy and awesome offensive players like Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov. The guys also talk about Buffalo hiring Don Granato, the goalie situation in Las Vegas and ESPN announcing their stable of TV talent for their NHL coverage starting next season. 

Dan and Shawn start the episode talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning and wondering if this team has a chance to win 3 straight titles. They also discuss Jack Eichel's future in Buffalo, the market for Eichel and other free agents heading into the off-season. Fleury or Lehner? The two debate what goalie the Vegas Golden Knights may try to trade to free up some salary cap space for other needs. NHL.com staff writer & co-host of the NHL Draft Class podcast Mike Morreale (18:00) joins to discuss everything NHL Draft. He touches on Owen Power, his deveolpment in college and his teammates Matt Beniers and Kent Johnson. He dives into the top goalie prospects, sleepers, surprises and discusses the challenges that scouts faced evaluating this year's class of prospects due to Covid. The guys wrap up the episode talking about Tarasenko and the trade market for him, the decisions that Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche have to make, Pierre McGuire joining the Ottawa Senators and the Expansion Draft. 

Dan and Shawn are back with a loaded episode and a conversation with reigning Norris Trophy winner Adam Fox (28:46). Fox talks about the expectations surrounding the Rangers, the chances of him being named team Captain and his initial thoughts on new coach Gerard Gallant. Fox talks about the NHL's participation in the Olympics and shares some of his favorite Olympic hockey memories. The guys start the episode discussing Jack Eichel's future and disagree on how the Sabres should handle the situation. They explain the Blues stance on Tarasenko and share their thoughts on Chicago's off-season moves. Shawn isn't very fond of the recent remarks made by Kyle Dubas that puts pressure squarely on the Maple Leafs to have playoff success. They wrap up the episode discussing the NHL's participation in the Olympics and talk about their top "under the radar" off-season moves. Happy to be back for the 2021-22 season, follow the podcast on Twitter @TheRink. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek to talk about the storylines around the NHL as training camps open up this week.  EJ explains why Bill Guerin will get a deal done with Kirill Kaprizov and the differences between the Wild's situation with Kaprizov and the Canucks' situation with Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. They discuss the crowded goalie scenario in Dallas, the roster changes to the Flyers and how the team will deal with the loss of Kevin Hayes to injury to start the season. The NY Rangers want to name a captain, who should it be? Dan makes the case for Adam Fox, while Shawn and EJ argue that the Rangers should wait another year before naming their next captain. The Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens and the Chicago Blackhawks are also talked about in this episode. Follow on Twitter @TheRink. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell (27:00). Campbell talks about "All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs," a five-part docuseries covering the Maple Leafs' 2020-21 season that will premiere on Amazon Prime in North America on Friday. He also talks about the unique experience of being followed by camera crews, while having his best season of his career last season. He chats about the expectations surrounding the Maple Leafs this year and why he's confident that playoff success is around the corner.  The guys start the show talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins and how they'll deal with injuries to Sidney Crosby & Evgeni Malkin to start the season. They debate NHL Network's recent player rankings and answer a mailbag question about the NHL Division rankings. To end the episode, they talk about the remaining unsigned UFAs - including Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and Brady Tkachuk. Follow @TheRink on Twitter. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano (23:00). Giordano talks about the excitement surrounding the Kraken, their debut against the Vegas Golden Knights, the expectations surrounding the team, the quality of players the Kraken have assembled and the unique opportunity that the team has to forge their identity during their inaugural season. He makes a bold prediction and  feels very confident in the team's roster and makeup as they start the season.  To start the episode, Dan and Shawn talk about Carey Price's leave of absence and the impact it will have on the Canadiens. They discuss the goalie injuries that the Islanders and Avalanche are dealing with and the comments made by Robin Lehner over the weekend. They close out the episode making some BOLD predictions (Dan's weren't so bold), their Super 16, Olympic rosters and the sit-down interview that Dan had with Henrik Lundqvist (go check it out on nhl.com). Follow @TheRink on Twitter. 

Dan Rosen was in Tampa Bay this week and sat down with Steven Stamkos (19:44). Stamkos was asked about the possibility of a three-peat for the Lightning and he discusses the challenge of losing key players from their Stanley Cup team, explains why the Florida Panthers are now a legitimate rival and chats about some of the reasons why Jon Cooper is a perfect fit to lead this team. Dan and Shawn start the episode discussing the NHL's opening night, the guts displayed by the Seattle Kraken, ESPN's debut and why Vegas has the best atmosphere in the NHL. They wonder if the Pittsburgh Penguins can sustain what they did against the LIghtning and talk about how Jon Cooper will use the Lightning's poor performance to motivate and re-focus his team. They shared some thoughts on their interpretation of what is and what isn't a "distinct kicking motion" as Chandler Stephenson's controversial goal led to the Golden Knights victory over the Kraken. They close out the episode (35:57) discussing the Tampa Bay/Florida rivalry, looking at NHL.com's first Trophy Tracker of the season (they have a hearty debate on the criteria for the Jack Adams Award) and answering some questions surrounding the playoff chances of the New Jersey Devils and Chicago Blackhawks. Follow @TheRink on Twitter. 

Dan and Shawn are joined by Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato (23:15). Granato talks about the quick start for the Sabres, why the team is playing well, how Jack Eichel's situation has been dealt with by players, the importance of Jeff Skinner and what has caught his eye from the start of the season from around the NHL. The guys start the episode by discussing some teams that have started slow and whether their fanbases should be panicking, they touch on the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights. They close out the episode by chatting about some of the teams that have started the season hot and whether or not they should be consdidered legitimate contenders, including the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks. They wish Mike Bossy well as he battles lung cancer and discuss what made him such a great player, and is often underrated by a lot of fans.  

Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Ian Cole (15:00). Ian talks about the Carolina Hurricanes quick start, playing for Rod Brind'Amour, and the uniqueness of the Carolina market. He explains what makes Jaccob Slavin such a good defenseman and how, as he has gotten older, has worked to keep up with a League that is emphasizing youth and speed. The guys started the episode talking about the Chicago Blackhawks, Stan Bowman's resignation and their recent poor performance on the ice. They also look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and try to figure out what's wrong with Mitch Marner and wonders if their poor play continues if changes will be made. They fnish the episode discussing the Calgary Flames as a surprising success story in the Western Conference and wondered aloud if there should be concerns about the Colorado Avalanche's slow start. They also hit on the St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets and more. Follow @TheRink on Twitter. 

* Due to the Nor'easter, the hosts internet connection wasn't ideal, we apologize for any audio hiccups and technical issues throughout the episode, they will be corrected for future episodes.