Isaac Howard & Matt Savoie join; Swayman leads Bruins, First Impressions: Schaefer, Struggling Sabres, NYR scoring concerns
Dan and Shawn are joined by Edmonton Oilers rookie forwards Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie (17:47) to talk about adjusting to the NHL game and lifestyle while learning the ropes from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. In addition to a conversation with the Oilers' rookies, some of the topics covered in this week's podcast include the hot start to the season for the Boston Bruins and goalie Jeremy Swayman, the cold start for the struggling Buffalo Sabres, first impressions of New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the Rangers inability to score at home, Brady Tkachuk's injury and the impact it will have on the Ottawa Senators and, potentially, the United States Olympic team, and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson's new contract.
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Opening Week Storylines: Nick Cotsonika on Marner & McKenna; Tom Gulitti on Ovi & Metro; McDavid Extension in EDM
As the puck drops on the 2025-2026 season, Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika (18:47) to discuss Mitch Marner’s debut with the Vegas Golden Knights and Gavin McKenna’s collegiate debut with Penn State, and NHL.com senior writer Tom Gulitti (38:51) to chat about Alex Ovechkin’s future in Washington as the 40-year-old superstar starts his 21st NHL season. The guys open the show with reaction to this week’s season-opening storylines and Connor McDavid’s extension in Edmonton. Dan and Shawn close the show with their predictions for this season’s major award winners.
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Eddie Olczyk joins; Kaprizov Extension, McDavid's contract, Preseason Picks
In the first episode of the new season of @TheRink, Dan and Shawn are joined by TNT lead analyst Eddie Olczyk (9:17) to preview the 2025-26 season. The guys open the show with reaction to the Minnesota Wild signing Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year $136-million extension and how the deal resets the market, including future deals for high-profile free agents such as Connor McDavid. After the interview, Dan and Shawn make preseason predictions including their picks to win each division and the Stanley Cup, plus Dan’s big bold prediction for the season.
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Offseason Talk; Marner to VGK, Ehlers & Miller to CAR, Disappointing Teams, McKenna Picks PSU
Dan and Shawn react to some of the offseason’s biggest acquisitions, including Mitch Marner’s eight-year mega deal with Vegas, and why the former Toronto star may thrive with the Golden Knights. The guys also discuss the ripple effect of Marner’s signing and what it means for Jack Eichel and Alex Pietrangelo’s futures with the team. Later on, Dan and Shawn react to Carolina’s additions of Nikolaj Ehlers via free agency and K’Andre Miller via trade, and whether this offseason’s new additions will help the Hurricanes take the next step and surpass the Panthers in 2025-2026. The guys also call out a few Eastern Conference teams who have disappointed with their lack of action this offseason. Dan and Shawn wrap the show by discussing the game-changing news of projected 2026 No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna’s decision to leave the CHL and play college hockey at Penn State.
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Mike Morreale joins; NHL Draft, CBA Extension, McDavid negotiations, Peterka & Kane trades
Dan and Shawn are joined by Mike Morreale (15:53) to talk about the NHL Draft, he
predicts, as many have, that 17-year-old defenseman Matthew Schaefer from Erie of the Ontario Hockey League will go to the New York Islanders with the No. 1 pick. But Morreale goes way beyond just the prediction, backing it up with facts and information about Schaefer, including how he got to be the consensus No. 1 despite playing only 17 games this season. Morreale also discusses many of the other top prospects, including Michael Misa of Saginaw in the Ontario Hockey League, James Hagens of Boston College, Porter Martone of Brampton in the OHL, and Anton Frondell and Victor Eklund of Djurgarden in Sweden. The guys start the episode breaking down the widely reported four-year extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and how the NHL and NHL Players' Association got to this point with such a strong working relationship. They close the episode discussing some of the moves we've already seen, including the Utah Mammoth acquiring forward JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan, and forward Evander Kane being traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Vancouver Canucks.
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