NHL @TheRink
by National Hockey League
Join Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke of @nhldotcom for in-depth analysis on the biggest news in the NHL and insightful conversations with hockey scribes, broadcasters, players, coaches, and front office personnel, providing fans with an informative, fun and unique listening experience.
Episodes
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Free Agency Reaction, Carlsson Offer Sheet, Werenski Staying Put, Ovi Re-Signs in WSH
Dan and Shawn react to recent events during the start of the NHL’s free agency period, opening the show with debate about Philadelphia’s historic offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and the ramifications of the Flyers’ aggressive front office decisions. Next, the guys discuss Zach Werenski’s decision to...
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Trade Reactions & Rumor Mill, Markstrom Returns to FLA, Free Agency Preview
Dan and Shawn talk about recent trades in the NHL, including Tuesday’s blockbuster deal sending goaltender Jacob Markstrom from New Jersey back to Florida and what it means for two-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky. In the middle of the show, the guys discuss Zach Werenski’s future in...
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Mike G. Morreale joins; Brady Tkachuk Traded to FLA, Draft Preview, HHOF Class of ‘26
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com senior draft writer and co-host of the “NHL Draft Class” podcast Mike G. Morreale to preview the upcoming NHL Draft, this Friday and Saturday in Buffalo. Morreale shares his perspective on why Toronto should take Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick and why San...
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Mike Maniscalco joins; CAR wins Stanley Cup, VGK Parts with Tortorella
Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes broadcaster Mike Maniscalco to discuss Carolina’s years-long journey toward winning the Stanley Cup under head coach Rod Brind’Amour's leadership and share behind-the-scenes stories about the championship-winning celebration and flight home to...
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Stanley Cup Final Drama, Dylan Larkin's trade request, Kings hire Laviolette, Maple Leafs search runs deep
Dan and Shawn get into all the Stanley Cup Final drama and storylines surrounding the series.... Jordan Staal's resurgence, the goalie decisions for the Canes, Jack Eichel's scoring issues, the wild comebacks in the series and what's ahead the rest of the way. Plus, they get into Dylan Larkin's...
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Nic Dowd & Sean Walker join; Stanley Cup Final storylines
Dan and Shawn are joined by Nic Dowd of the Vegas Golden Knights and Sean Walker of the Carolina Hurricanes to talk about the Stanley Cup Final, their journeys to get to this point and the coaching matchup between John Tortorella and Rod Brind'Amour. The guys start the episode looking back at an...
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Nick Cotsonika joins; Conference Final storylines
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika for his perspective on the postseason dominance by the Vegas Golden Knights, as Vegas stuns the NHL with a sweep of Presidents’ Trophy winner Colorado to reach their third Stanley Cup Final in the franchise’s nine-year history, and the...
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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’s game seven in Buffalo, as Alex Newhook’s second game…
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Renaud Lavoie joins; TOR Fires Berube, CAR Advances to ECF, Trophy Finalists & Picks
Dan and Shawn are joined by Montreal Canadiens broadcaster Renaud Lavoie (12:52) who gives an update after his recent health scare and discusses the growth of the Montreal Canadiens under the leadership of head coach Martin St. Louis. The crew opens the show with reaction to breaking news, as the...
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Tripp Tracy joins; TOR Hires Chayka & Sundin, Lands No. 1 Pick; CAR & COL Rolling
Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes TV and radio analyst Tripp Tracy (19:11), to discuss the team’s 6-0 start to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what sets this year’s Carolina team apart from recent Canes teams that came up short in their quest for the Cup. The crew opens the show with...
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Martin Biron joins; Playoff Hockey Returns to Buffalo, First round storylines
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL goaltender and current MSG and TSN analyst Martin Biron (14:08) who takes the crew inside the Buffalo-Boston series, as Sabres fans experience playoff hockey for the first time in 15 years. Biron also goes in-depth on the goaltenders in the series and the…
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Craig Button & Mike Zeisberger join; Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round, NJD Hires Mehta as GM
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL general manager and current TSN broadcaster Craig Button (8:14) to react to the first few games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference. Later in the show, the guys shift the discussion to the Eastern Conference with NHL.com’s Toronto-based…
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Cory Schneider & Tony Granato join; Playoff Preview & Predictions, Ovi’s Final NHL Game?
Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL goaltender and current TV analyst Cory Schneider (7:38) to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs from a goaltender’s perspective and for his thoughts on Jonathan Quick’s retirement. The guys are later joined by former NHL player and coach Tony Granato (28:16) for...
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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 duo opens the show with discussion about the surprising…
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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 “Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey’s...
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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 point that they will reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for…
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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 some thoughts on the items being discussed at the NHL…
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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 between the Minnesota Wild and the Dallas and the unique...
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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 potential deals and take a deep dive into the trade market. The…
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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 USA. They discuss the lasting impact of Team USA winning…
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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 injury and debate how the Canadians move forward if their...
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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, why Team Canada remains a gold medal contender, and sleeper...
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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 the playoff picture. In addition to chatting with Gill…
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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 guys talked about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins…
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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 center and the new face of the franchise. He also chimed in...
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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 in the episode include the Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game...
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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 about the Avalanche and Lightning...a potential Stanley Cup...
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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 of the roster. The guys also debate what role the IIHF…
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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 Phillip Danault’s return after watching the Habs down the...
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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 balance of power in the Central Division and what are the...
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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 miserable start to the season and the emergence of his goalie...
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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 other top defensemen in the NHL. The guys start the…
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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 making an impact, the Minnesota Wild's hot streak and…
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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 talking about Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard, their...
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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 surprising start to the season for the Anaheim Ducks and...
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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 conversation with Bill Armstrong of the Utah Mammoth and…
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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 899 career goals and Pittsburgh’s hot start to the season,...
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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 "In or Out" -- do they believe in the Utah Mammoth,...
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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 conversation with the Oilers' rookies, some of the topics…
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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 senior writer Tom Gulitti (38:51) to chat about Alex...
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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 eight-year $136-million extension and how the deal resets…
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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 Marner’s signing and what it means for Jack Eichel and Alex...
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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 pick. But Morreale goes way beyond just the prediction,...
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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 appeared. Next, Dan asks Shawn if Florida has earned...
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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 the Stanley Cup Final. Dan and Shawn start by talking…
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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 considering. He also talks about Zach Hyman's absence and why...
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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 down Edmonton's top players, how the Panthers are staying...
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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, losing in Game 7 by one goal to the Panthers. They discuss...
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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 and why it has nothing to do with Rod Brind’Amour. They...
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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 that is plaguing the Canes. What happened to the Oilers in...
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Join Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke of @nhldotcom for in-depth analysis on the biggest news in the NHL and insightful conversations with hockey scribes, broadcasters, players, coaches, and front office personnel, providing fans with an informative, fun and unique listening experience.
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