NHL @TheRink

NHL @TheRink

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

Darren Pang joins; Sherwood & Andersson trades, Jonathan Toews' return, NYR direction

January 21, 2026 • 51 mins
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 on the goalie fight between Bobrovsky and Nedeljkovic, the Vezina chances for Brandon Bussi and the state of the Florida Panthers. T...
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Nick Cotsonika joins; Fedorov honored, Lightning streaking, Mailbag: Trade Deadline

January 14, 2026 • 51 mins
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 winning streak and the impact of defenseman Darren Raddysh on the team, Connor McDavid's 20-game point streak and why both Rosen and R...
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Zach Benson joins; Colorado & Tampa, Concerns with Devils, Team USA Roster, Mailbag: NYR & Fox

January 7, 2026 • 52 mins
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 Final Preview? They also dive deep on what's going on with the New Jersey Devils and look at the Buffalo Sabres' chances of making the ...
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Team Canada Olympic Roster Reaction, Winter Classic Preview, BUF Winning Streak

December 31, 2025 • 46 mins
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 World Championships play in the selection process. The duo then previews Friday’s Winter Classic in Miami between the New York Rangers a...
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Amalie Benjamin joins; McDavid’s Streak, FLA Surges into Winter Classic, TOR, BUF, DET, NSH, McKenna at World Juniors

December 24, 2025 • 52 mins
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 Bruins, 6-2, on Tuesday night. The guys open the show with a breakdown of Connor McDavid’s 10-game point streak, Florida’s recent surge ...
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EJ Hradek joins; Trade buzz, Next move for Buffalo, In or Out: Olympic Rosters

December 17, 2025 • 54 mins
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 chances of him re-signing with the Wild? Plus, a look at the GM change in Buffalo and a discussion on what may be the next move for ...
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Bill Guerin joins; Olympics, Class of NHL: Avs & Stars, Quinn Hughes rumors

December 10, 2025 • 50 mins
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 tandem. The guys start the episode talking about the League's two best teams, the Avalanche and the Stars and also dissect the Washin...
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Dean Evason joins; Central Division dominance, Binnington's struggles, Mailbag: Canucks & Quinn Hughes

December 3, 2025 • 48 mins
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 episode dissecting the stellar play of the Avalanche, Stars and Wild in the Central Division and analyzing Jordan Binnington's poor start a...
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Mathieu Darche joins; Trotz frustrated, Rookie goalies, Trophy Tracker

November 26, 2025 • 58 mins
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 update the Trophy Tracker ahead of American Thanksgiving. 
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Scott Wedgewood joins; Celebrini/Bedard show, Berube's vote of confidence, Islanders trending

November 19, 2025 • 47 mins
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 Olympic candidacy and whether or not the Blackhawks are a playoff team. They wrap the episode up chatting about the Toronto Maple Leafs ...
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Braydon Coburn joins; Lightning trajectory, Inside the Ducks, Mailbag: Bedard Unlocked

November 12, 2025 • 51 mins
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 marvels at Matthew Schaefer's play at such a young age. The episode features conversations about the upstart Anaheim Ducks and their s...
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Mike Zeisberger joins; Leafs miss Marner, Ducks Soaring, Stamkos' future, Mailbag: Makar contract

November 5, 2025 • 42 mins
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 provides some perspective on Joe Thornton as he gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next week. The guys start the episode discussing the Ana...
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Frozen Frenzy Reaction: Ovechkin Scoring Drought, Pens Hot Start, Hellebuyck’s Workload, TOR Struggles

October 29, 2025 • 52 mins
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, and whether or not the Penguins can sustain their early success while led by aging stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The duo the...
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Sebastian Aho joins; Daren Millard on VGK, "In or Out", Mailbag: Blackhawks

October 22, 2025 • 55 mins
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, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs ? They also discuss the Blackhawks re-build, cover the NY Rangers scoring woe...
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Isaac Howard & Matt Savoie join; Swayman leads Bruins, First Impressions: Schaefer, Struggling Sabres, NYR scoring concerns

October 15, 2025 • 40 mins
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 covered in this week's podcast include the hot start to the season for the Boston Bruins and goalie Jeremy Swayman, the cold start for the ...
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Opening Week Storylines: Nick Cotsonika on Marner & McKenna; Tom Gulitti on Ovi & Metro; McDavid Extension in EDM

October 8, 2025 • 57 mins
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 Ovechkin’s future in Washington as the 40-year-old superstar starts his 21st NHL season. The guys open the show with reaction to this wee...
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Eddie Olczyk joins; Kaprizov Extension, McDavid's contract, Preseason Picks

October 1, 2025 • 57 mins
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 the market, including future deals for high-profile free agents such as Connor McDavid. After the interview, Dan and Shawn make preseas...
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Offseason Talk; Marner to VGK, Ehlers & Miller to CAR, Disappointing Teams, McKenna Picks PSU

July 9, 2025 • 47 mins
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 Pietrangelo’s futures with the team. Later on, Dan and Shawn react to Carolina’s additions of Nikolaj Ehlers via free agency and K’A...
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Mike Morreale joins; NHL Draft, CBA Extension, McDavid negotiations, Peterka & Kane trades

June 26, 2025 • 56 mins
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, backing it up with facts and information about Schaefer, including how he got to be the consensus No. 1 despite playing only 17 ga...
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Stanley Cup Final Recap; Is FLA a Dynasty?, Matthew Tkachuk, Edmonton Goalie Talk

June 23, 2025 • 33 mins
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 “dynasty” distinction on the heels of three straight Cup Final appearances and back-to-back titles, followed by a debate about Florida’s ch...
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