Dan and Shawn are joined by Turner Sports analyst and former NHL goalie Darren Pang (15:00). Pang explains why losing goalie Thatcher Demko to an undisclosed injury will be an issue for the Canucks and discusses how the Avalanche have re-gained control of their series against the Jets largely because they have found a way to score 10 goals in two g…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Tom Gulitti (12:26) to talk about the Washington Capitals punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, their series with the NY Rangers, the Eastern Conference playoff bracket and some of the matchups in the Western Conference. Dan and Shawn start the episode talking about the Eastern Conference playoffs …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Dallas Stars analyst Daryl "Razor" Reaugh (23:25) to to talk about the Stars improvements on the defensive end and how they've successfully meshed their mix of youth and experience. He talks about coach Peter DeBoer's calm demeanor on the bench and his behind the scenes work that has gotten the Stars to be a Stanley Cup …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Casey Mittelstadt of the Colorado Avalanche (18:50). Casey talks about adjusting to life in Colorado, playing with and learning from Nathan MacKinnon and the anticipation he has to play in a playoff game for the first time. The guys start the episode talking about the playoff race in the Eastern Conference, wondering if …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Alan May (21:00). May, the rinkside and studio analyst for Capitals' games on NBC Sports Washington, discussed Ovechkin clearing his mind on a trip to Dubai over All-Star Weekend, the impact of first-year coach Spencer Carbery, Charlie Lindgren's ascent to being Washington's No. 1 goalie, the leadership of the veterans i…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika from South Florida to recap the GM Meetings. The guys talk about the reasons why the GMs decided to leave well enough alone with the 3-on-3 overtime format and rules, citing the fact that an NHL-record 70 percent of games that go to overtime are ending in overtime this season. They discus…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Paul Maurice (19:11). He talked about the Florida Panthers' leadership, improvements they still need to make, the importance of their identity and culture, and why nothing will come as a surprise to them this season with the way last season played out. The guys discussed the fallout from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, in p…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Chuck Fletcher, the former Wild and Flyers GM to discuss Friday's trade deadline (18:51) and provide a glimpse into the life of a NHL general manager at this time of the year. The guys start the episode breaking down Vegas acquiring Anthony Mantha, Lindy Ruff's firing and the Boston Bruins recent scoring struggles. They …

Dan and Shawn were joined by Ken Daniels, the Red Wings longtime television broadcaster (21:17) to discuss his terrific call on Kane's OT winner, the likelihood that Detroit will end its seven-year playoff drought this season, Kane's impact in Detroit, the Red Wings' hot streak and what general manager Steve Yzerman could still do before the deadli…

Rosen and Roarke went on a 2-on-0 rush in this week's episode, no guest, just hockey talk, including Auston Matthews' chase for 60 goals in 60 games and 70 goals this season, Jake Guentzel's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and what in the world should the Seattle Kraken do before the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. They answered mailbag questions on …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Peter Laviolette (12:05) and Ondrej Palat (36:59). Both talked about the excitement heading into this weekend's Stadium Series at Metlife Stadium and the state of each team heading into the stretch run of the season. The guys start the episode talking about the Calgary Flames holding key trade chips in Jacob Markström an…

Dan and Shawn were joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika to talk about the Trade Deadline plans for the Detroit Red Wings, the New York Rangers' goaltending situation and if that's a brewing controversy, the Edmonton Oilers and how they respond to their first loss in 17 games, the scoring race between Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov, who …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Jake Oettinger (16:48) and Frank Vatrano (35:42). The guys start the episode discussing the NHL's return to the Olympics and the announcement of the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament in 2025. They look at the potential rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, discuss the impact that Elias Lindholm will have on the Vancouver Canuc…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Edmonton-based writer Derek Van Diest to discuss and dissect the reasons why the Oilers have won 14 games in a row. Van Diest talked about the Oilers renewed commitment to defense and the improved play of goalie Stuart Skinner. He points to the depth scoring the Oilers are getting from forwards Warren Foegele a…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Brian Boucher (20:52) to discuss the success that the Flyers are having, the play of Carter Hart and Samuel Ersson and the emergence of defenseman Travis Sanheim. Boucher also touched on the goaltending issues plaguing the New Jersey Devils, the Winnipeg Jets being more of a surprise this season than the Vancouver Canuck…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Scott Arniel, the Jets associate coach (18:33). Arniel talked about the challenge the coaching staff laid on the Jets at the start of this season to be structured and hard to play against, defense-oriented without sacrificing offense. He talked about the play of goalie Connor Hellebuyck and the importance of him and Mark…

Dan and Shawn are joined by John Hynes (20:44) to talk about taking over as the Minnesota Wild head coach and how the transition has been, plus he shares his thoughts on Marc-Andre Fleury's legacy, Kirill Kaprizov's style of play and explains how the Wild intend on weathering the injury storm that the team is currently dealing with. The guys start …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol (18:22). Hakstol talks about the excitement leading up to the Winter Classic in Seattle, some of the struggles his team has faced this season and addressed some of the adjustments Matty Beniers has had to make in his second season in the NHL. Plus, he chats about the success of hock…

Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHLer Cam Janssen (15:30) to talk about the St. Louis Blues coaching change, Doug Armstrong's gamble, the reaction to the move in St. Louis and the areas that the Blues need to bet better in to make the playoffs. The guys start the episode breaking down Alex Ovechkin's recent decline in production and look closely…

Dan and Shawn are joined by longtime LA Kings broadcaster and analyst Jim Fox to discuss how the Kings are playing like one of the top teams in the NHL (17:08). He talks about the play of Drew Doughty, Cam Talbot, Quentin Byfield and points to the team's center depth as a key reason for their high level of play. In addition, the guys talked about a…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's Thomas Hickey (20:10). Hickey touches on the struggling NY Islanders, Connor McDavid's recent hot stretch and the streaking Nashville Predators. Plus, he points out some of the offensive attributes from Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes that has turned his head in recent seasons. The guys start the episode discus…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Amalie Benjamin (17:50), NHL.com's Boston-based staff writer, to discuss the Bruins, their goalies, their hot start to the season, the legal situation involving forward Milan Lucic and the impact it has on the team and more. Should Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman both be getting consideration as candidates for the Vezin…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Kevin Woodley, who covers the Canucks and writes the "Unmasked" column for NHL.com (22:08). Woodley hit on the main points of the Canucks this season and why they're in first place in the Pacific Division, including the play of goalie Thatcher Demko, the growth in leadership of Quinn Hughes, Elias Pettersson and J.T. Mil…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Ken Hitchcock (22:33). Hitchcock will be inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend and he talks about his coaching philosophy, Bob Gainey's influence, his welcome to the NHL moment and how he had to adapt throughout the course of his coaching career. The guys start the episode talking about the red-hot Vancouver C…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek (17:16). EJ goes around the NHL to discuss what has caught his eye at the start of the season, including the team that has surprised him the most and the teams that have been the most disappointing. Plus, he dissects the front-office situation in Ottawa and looks at the Atlantic and Central Divisi…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Nick Cotsonika (16:53) to talk about the Red Wings hot start, the revival of Alex Debrincat and his chemistry with Dylan Larkin. Plus, Nick talks about the Oilers poor start, the state of the Seattle Kraken and he looks ahead to this weekend's Heritage Classic. The guys start the episode looking back at Tuesday…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska (15:44). Huska talks about the progress of the Flames, his first year behind the bench as the head coach, his memories of playing outdoors, the importance of the Battle of Alberta and his excitement for next week's Heritage Classic. Brian Slagel, the CEO of Metal Blade Records, sat do…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Tage Thompson (39:01) and NHL.com's Derek Van Diest (14:17). The guys start with talk of Connor Bedard and his first two NHL games and the Stanley Cup championship banner raising ceremony in Las Vegas. They hit on the Sabres signing defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power to long-term contracts. Van Diest touches on the …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Leon Draisaitl (16:30). Draisaitl discusses the Oilers trying to bounce back from an early playoff exit last year, their mindset during training camp and the importance of starting off the season much better than last year. He chats about his relationship with Connor McDavid and discusses the pressure on the shoulders of…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Brady Tkachuk (16:04) and Matthew Tkachuk (40:30). Brady talks about his summer wedding, his excitement going into this season, the growth of his team and what he learned watching Matthew and the Panthers go on their run to the Stanley Cup Final last season. Matthew discussed the injury he sustained in the Stanley Cup Fi…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Clayton Keller (15:53) and Jason Robertson (45:40). Keller talked about the Coyotes trip to Australia, mentoring Logan Cooley, his role as a leader with the Coyotes and the unique environment that Mullett Arena provides for players and fans alike. Robertson discussed about his journey to being a two-time 40-goal, touched…

Dan and Shawn are back as the NHL season nears closer. They are joined by Aleksander Barkov (16:04) and Filip Gustavsson (45:30). The guys catch up on some major offseason storylines, including the Penguins trading for Erik Karlsson and the retirement of Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron (3:00). They chat about the hype around Connor Bedard (3…

Dan and Shawn discussed everything from the impact of the moves already made to dissecting what could still happen, particularly with Erik Karlsson, Alex DeBrincat, Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele and Vladimir Tarasenko. They talked about the Toronto Maple Leafs and what appears to be yet another culture reset and they broke down the New York Ran…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's and NHL Draft Class co-host Adam Kimelman to preview the NHL Draft (7:00). He covers the depth of this year's draft class, Connor Bedard's projected production as a rookie, Adam Fantilli's upside and sleepers. The guys start the episode discussing the Taylor Hall and Ryan Johansen trades (2:00). They wrap the e…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Daren Millard, a television and radio personality with the Golden Knights and host of "The Chirp with Daren Millard". Millard talked about the scene in the dressing room and Vegas captain Mark Stone bringing the Stanley Cup to all the team employees so they could take pictures with it and bask in the moment with the big …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Brett Howden of the Vegas Golden Knights (14:34) to talk about his team's 2-0 advantage in the series, the journey he's been on, scoring two goals in a Stanley Cup Final game and sharing it with his family as a first time dad with his son born days before the playoffs began. He also talked about finding a consistent role…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Florida Panthers center Eric Staal (7:29) and Keith Jones, TNT analyst and the new president of the Philadelphia Flyers (32:23). Staal talks about his personal journey to this year's Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panther's incredible playoff run and the importance of Paul Maurice's steady hand this year. He also discuss…

Dan and Shawn are joined by longtime hockey executive Brian Burke (13:55). Burke is currently an analyst for NHL Network so the guys peppered him with questions on both the Eastern and Western Conference Final and got some great answers on Matthew Tkachuk's ability to overcome "average" skating, Jack Eichel's unique skating style, Sergei Bobrovsky …

Dan and Shawn are joined by former Anaheim Ducks coach Dallas Eakins (9:20). Eakins previews both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and looks at the most intriguing matchups and storylines surrounding each team. He shares who he thinks the best team remaining is and tries to handicap how the matchups will play out. The guys talk about what'…

Dan and Shawn were joined by longtime Carolina Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy (20:47). Tracy discussed the reasons why Jordan Martinook is having an offensive explosion throughout the playoffs and praised the defense being played by Jaccob Slavin. Plus, he lauded Rod Brind'Amour's coaching decisions, especially his decision to stick with Frederik A…

Dan and Shawn were joined by NHL.com's Boston-based staff writer Amalie Benjamin to talk all things Bruins, how they lost to the Panthers, what went wrong, who is to blame and why, and what happens from here, including the future of Patrice Bergeron. The guys looked ahead to the second round and had a healthy discussion about the series between the…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Toronto-based staff writer Mike Zeisberger to talk all things Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. Zeisberger went over reasons why this year looks and feels different, most notably the fact that their top players are coming through in the clutch and the additions of forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari befo…

Dan and Shawn cover a ton of storylines from the first few days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including discussions on the Minnesota Wild's decision to start Marc-Andre Fleury instead of Filip Gustavsson in Game 2 against the Dallas Stars and what they will do with their goalies moving forward. They also talk about Alex Lyon and his impact on the Fl…

Dan and Shawn are joined by TNT lead analyst Eddie Olczyk (14:00) to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs storylines, matchups and intrigue. The conversation covers a lot, including the pressure that the Boston Bruins are facing ahead of the postseason, the reasons why this will be Connor McDavid's best chance to win the Stanley Cup with the Edmonto…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Los Angeles Kings President Luc Robitaille (16:22). Robitaille discusses the buzz surrounding the Kings in LA as they look to makes playoffs for the the 2nd straight year, the remarkable season that Anze Kopitar has had and the reasons why Kopitar should be considered for the Selke Trophy. Plus, he talks about the overal…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Paul Maurice (20:22) to talk about the Florida Panthers, specifically why they've lost four in a row at a time when they need to win to get into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the ups and downs of their season. He discussed the excitement the Panthers have because of the fact that their top three players -- Barkov, forward…

Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHLer and current ESPN analyst Dominic Moore (20:11). Moore breaks down the divisional races and discusses who he likes in the Western Conference, the issues plaguing the Pittsburgh Penguins and the likelihood of the Boston Bruins being upset in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He thinks the Florida Panthers are going to…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild (32:30). He talks about the crazy Wild/Blues game from Wednesday night and getting into it with Blues goalie Jordan Binnington. He discusses some of the infamous pranks that occur in the Wild dressing room, the challenge of playing without Kirill Kaprizov and the recent success that the…

Dan and Shawn are joined by New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald (17:09). Fitzgerald talked about the busy Trade Deadline, the arms race in the Eastern Conference, why Timo Meier fits the Devils plans and what his expectations are as they head into the Playoffs. He also discusses the importance of Meghan Duggan and Kate Madigan to his hockey operati…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's Mike Rupp (26:00) to discuss all of the Trade Deadline activity, including the Rangers acquiring Patrick Kane, the Devils improving by trading for Timo Meier, the LA Kings parting ways with Jonathan Quick and the Boston Bruins bolstering almost every aspect of their lineup. He also touches on the Carolina H…