Dan and Shawn get together for the two-man show this week, no guests, just hockey talk, and react to all the storylines from the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  They breakdown what the Hurricanes have to do to find some success in Game 3 and what the Stars have to do to avoid losing the first two games of a second straight series. They talk about the impact Jeremy Swayman has had on the Boston Bruins and why sticking with him instead of keeping a goalie rotation with Linus Ullmark...

Dan and Shawn are joined by Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (18:00) to discuss the Panthers advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, how the team is handling the days off, the importance of ending series early, Paul Maurice's coaching style, his welcome to the Playoffs moment and when he started dreaming about winning the Stanley Cup as a kid. The guys start he episode discussing what series has the best chance to go 7 games and really diving into the Dallas...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 discuss the additions to the coach's challenge rule for penalties on delay of game for shooting the puck over the glass and on certain high sticking...

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 particular offering opinions on the Pittsburgh Penguins decision to trade Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes and the return they got. They...

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 wrap up the episode talking about Vladimir Tarasenko's impact on the Florida Panthers and the many players that could be dealt at the deadline,...

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 deadline. In addition, the guys broke down the Tanev to Dallas trade and why they think it's a home run for the Stars. They talked about the Nashville...

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 the Tampa Bay Lightning, NY Rangers and debated who the best team in the NHL is right now. They chatted about success of the Stadium Series at...

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 and Noah Hanifin and whether or not the Devils are in a position to potentially make a blockbuster deal to acquire both. They also debate what the...

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 is the Hart Trophy favorite and the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.  The 2024 NHL Trade Deadline is one month away, so there was plenty of...

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 Canucks and look at the state of the LA Kings with Todd McLellan being fired during the All Star break. Other topics include the Edmonton Oilers winning...

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 and Ryan McLeod. The impact of coach Kris Knoblauch and his calm demeanor, and what assistant Paul Coffey has brought to the defense, were also...

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 Canucks and provided his midseason picks for the Vezina Trophy and Hart Trophy. In addition, Dan and Shawn debated Steven Stamkos' future with the Tampa...

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 Scheifele signing matching eight-year contracts on the eve of the regular season. In addition to chatting with Arniel, Rosen and Roarke discussed...

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 the episode discussing the Winter Classic experience in Seattle, the Kraken's recent surge in the standings and they debate why the Vegas Golden...

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 hockey in Seattle, the underrated play of Vince Dunn and some of his past outdoor experiences as a player and a coach. The guys start the episode...

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 at whether or not Ovechkin will be able to chase down Wayne Gretzky's goal record. After Janssen, the guys look the Oiler's recent run of success...

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 all the news to come out of the Board of Governors meetings in Seattle on Monday and Tuesday, including the projected $4.2 million rise in the...

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 discussing Patrick Kane signing with Detroit Red Wings and the potential impact he could have on the team and look at some of the challenges that exist...

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 Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie this season? The trio weighs in on that question and the guys also hit on William Nylander's big week in...