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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.National Hockey League Hockey
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  • Rob Ray & Derek Van Diest join; Surging Sabres, Pacific pillow fight, Playoff races

    Rob Ray & Derek Van Diest join; Surging Sabres, Pacific pillow fight, Playoff races
    Mar 25 2026
    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 the first time in 15 years. He touched on leadership and coaching, on the play of defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, the character in the room, goalie Alex Lyon having 20 wins and the impact forwards Ryan McLeod and Josh Doan have made since they arrived in Buffalo. NHL.com staff writer Derek Van Diest also joined the episode to talk about the Oilers (32:25). Van Diest specifically addressed Connor McDavid’s recent comments on the Pacific Division race (he called it a “pillow fight”) and if there is a frayed relationship between Edmonton’s captain and coach Kris Knoblauch. In addition, the guys dove into the playoff races in both conferences, offering their thoughts on the rise of the Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators. The episode ends with a special tribute to and remembrance of Jessi Pierce.
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    53 mins
  • Don Waddell joins; Playoff races, Draisaitl injury, GM Meetings

    Don Waddell joins; Playoff races, Draisaitl injury, GM Meetings
    Mar 18 2026
    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 General Managers’ meetings. In addition, the guys breakdown the playoff races in both conferences, detail the impact of Leon Draisaitl’s lower-body injury that will keep him out of the Edmonton Oilers lineup for the remainder of the regular season, discuss some of the storylines coming out of the NHL General Managers’ meetings and go over Matthew Schaefer’s successful first game in Toronto in front of a large gathering of friends and family.
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    53 mins
  • Dan Bylsma joins; Deadline additions, What's the Sabres ceiling? Trophy Tracker: Hart race

    Dan Bylsma joins; Deadline additions, What's the Sabres ceiling? Trophy Tracker: Hart race
    Mar 11 2026
    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 challenge of finishing out a season while keeping your on the playoffs. The guys started the episode talking about the Sabres ceiling and the Islanders spunk. They wrap up with a look at the Trophy Tracker, including the very tight Hart race and why Jon Cooper should be the Jack Adams winner.
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    51 mins
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I liked all of it just like how it goes behind the scenes and the nhl people come in and talk

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