Episodes

  • 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
  • E.J. Hradek joins; Trade Deadline, Buyers & Sellers, Rumor mill, Kings coaching change

    E.J. Hradek joins; Trade Deadline, Buyers & Sellers, Rumor mill, Kings coaching change
    Mar 4 2026
    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 guys start he episode with a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres and how each team should approach the Deadline. They wrap up with a look and debate about the top of their power rankings and analyze the odd timing around the Kings making a coaching change.
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    49 mins
  • Digesting the Olympics, Team USA's legacy, Restart storylines, Trade Deadline looms

    Digesting the Olympics, Team USA's legacy, Restart storylines, Trade Deadline looms
    Feb 25 2026

    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 gold and Hughes’ golden goal.
    The also talk about why Team Canada couldn’t get the extra goal in the gold medal game. They also move on to the NHL season restarting Wednesday with Stanley Cup Playoff races heating up and the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline coming into focus....

    Some topics discussed and debated:

    * Will the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets be able to climb the standings with players like Jack Hughes and goalie Jacob Markstrom for New Jersey, and Hellebuyck for the Jets coming back with confidence?

    * Is it realistic given the injuries and number of players coming back from the Olympics for the Florida Panthers to get on a run to make the playoffs?

    * Are the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres going to end long playoff droughts? And does the hockey world now fully understand the value of Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Sabres forward Tage Thompson based on their performances at the Olympics for Team USA?

    * What is the impact of Sidney Crosby’s injury on the Penguins?
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    38 mins
  • From Milan; Olympic Quarterfinal Reaction & Semifinal Preview, Crosby Injury

    From Milan; Olympic Quarterfinal Reaction & Semifinal Preview, Crosby Injury
    Feb 19 2026
    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 captain is unavailable. Dan and Shawn wrap the show with predictions for Friday’s semifinal games, featuring Finland versus Canada and Team USA versus Slovakia.
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    47 mins
  • Dan & Shawn in Milan; Olympic Tournament Preview, Could Team USA Win Gold?

    Dan & Shawn in Milan; Olympic Tournament Preview, Could Team USA Win Gold?
    Feb 11 2026
    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 teams that could claim a spot on the Olympic podium.
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    46 mins
  • Hal Gill joins; Barry Trotz's retirement, Bowness bump, Mailbag: Olympic underdogs

    Hal Gill joins; Barry Trotz's retirement, Bowness bump, Mailbag: Olympic underdogs
    Feb 4 2026
    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, the guys talk about the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning, the difference in the Blue Jackets since Rick Bowness took over as coach, the struggling New Jersey Devils and a quick look at the Olympics, specifically why Czechia and Switzerland might be able to medal in Milan.
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    45 mins
  • Tom Gulitti joins; Capitals & Panarin, Trophy Tracker: Hart race, Mailbag: Preds & Ducks moves

    Tom Gulitti joins; Capitals & Panarin, Trophy Tracker: Hart race, Mailbag: Preds & Ducks moves
    Jan 27 2026
    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 and also broke down how they feel the Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks should be approaching the Trade Deadline.
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    49 mins