NHL @TheRink
NHL @TheRink

NHL @TheRink

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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.

Recent Episodes

Darren Pang joins; Playoff storylines, Demko injury, Bob's save, Ovi's struggles, Ruff hired
APR 24, 2024
Darren Pang joins; Playoff storylines, Demko injury, Bob's save, Ovi's struggles, Ruff hired
<div>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 games against Hellebuyck. Pang also gives a full two-minute breakdown of Sergei Bobrovsky's incredible save on Matt Dumba in the Panthers OT win against the Lightning and calls that save the best he's seen in the NHL this season. He also talks about the Lightning and answers the question from Rosen on if we're seeing the end of an era of Tampa Bay hockey. In addition, Rosen and Roarke discuss the Islanders and Capitals chances of getting back in their respective series. The Islanders are down 2-0 to the Hurricanes and the Capitals are down 2-0 to the New York Rangers. They breakdown Carter Verhaeghe's ability to be clutch, why the Maple Leafs need to be forthright about what is going on with forward William Nylander, the impact of Mark Stone's return to the Vegas Golden Knights and more. Off the ice, Rosen and Roarke talk about the hiring of Lindy Ruff as the Sabres new coach and the firing of David Quinn. <br> <br> </div>
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Tom Gulitti joins; Stanley Cup Playoffs primer & predictions, coaching carousel, offseason storylines
APR 17, 2024
Tom Gulitti joins; Stanley Cup Playoffs primer & predictions, coaching carousel, offseason storylines
<div>Dan and Shawn are joined by <a href="http://NHL.com">NHL.com</a>'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 and after their interview with Tom, they look at the Western side of the bracket and try to handicap what should be a wild few months of playoff hockey. They also get an early start on some of the most intriguing offseason storylines, including the coaching carousel that started in Buffalo with the firing of Don Granato and what the Senators, Devils and Blues may do with their coaching search. </div>
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54 MIN
Daryl "Razor" Reaugh joins; Stars streaking, Islanders take charge, Ovechkin's consistency, Mailbag: 70 goals or 100 assists
APR 10, 2024
Daryl "Razor" Reaugh joins; Stars streaking, Islanders take charge, Ovechkin's consistency, Mailbag: 70 goals or 100 assists
<div>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 contender. In addition, Reaugh talks about Chris Tanev's ability to move the puck and why Tanev's gregarious personality is perfect for the super serious Stars. How the Stars stack up against the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers is also part of the interview with Reaugh. Rosen and Roarke breakdown the Eastern Conference playoff race, discuss Alex Ovechkin's ability to get to 30 goals for an NHL record 18 seasons, talk about the reasons why Nathan MacKinnon should win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player to his team, and they have a few arguments along the way too, including one on if 100 assists or 70 goals is a more impressive feat in a single season.</div>
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61 MIN
Casey Mittelstadt joins; Playoff races, Tortorella's plea, Art Ross race, Debate: Crosby or Lemieux
APR 3, 2024
Casey Mittelstadt joins; Playoff races, Tortorella's plea, Art Ross race, Debate: Crosby or Lemieux
<div>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 the Philadelphia Flyers have enough to hold on and dissecting the complicated nature of John Tortorella. They marvel at Sidney Crosby's longevity and look at if the Penguins can somehow claw their way into the playoffs. They wrap the episode with a potpourri of topics, including the red-hot Dallas Stars, the Art Ross Trophy race, the Florida Panthers recent struggles and the race for the Presidents Trophy. </div>
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54 MIN
Alan May joins; Playoff & Awards races, Surging Predators, Mailbag: Flyers hanging on, Josh Doan's debut
MAR 27, 2024
Alan May joins; Playoff & Awards races, Surging Predators, Mailbag: Flyers hanging on, Josh Doan's debut
<div>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 in the room and how the young players are taking ownership of their role in Washington's surge toward playoff contention. The guys hit on a number of other topics around the NHL, including why the Nashville Predators are surging, if the Philadelphia Flyers can hang onto a playoff spot with nine games to play, are the Vegas Golden Knights a dangerous team and Josh Doan's two-goal NHL debut with the Arizona Coyotes.</div>
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50 MIN