Episodes

  • Renaud Lavoie joins; TOR Fires Berube, CAR Advances to ECF, Trophy Finalists & Picks

    Renaud Lavoie joins; TOR Fires Berube, CAR Advances to ECF, Trophy Finalists & Picks
    May 13 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by Montreal Canadiens broadcaster Renaud Lavoie (12:52) who gives an update after his recent health scare and discusses the growth of the Montreal Canadiens under the leadership of head coach Martin St. Louis. The crew opens the show with reaction to breaking news, as the Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube a little more than a week after hiring a new front office staff. The guys also react to Carolina’s 8-0 start to the postseason, Tuesday night’s games as Buffalo ties the series with Montreal 2-2 and Vegas takes a 3-2 edge over Anaheim on Pavel Dorofeyev’s overtime winner, and Colorado’s dominance as the Avs look to close out the Wild in five games. Dan and Shawn close the show with major trophy picks after the announcement of finalists.
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    47 mins
  • Tripp Tracy joins; TOR Hires Chayka & Sundin, Lands No. 1 Pick; CAR & COL Rolling

    Tripp Tracy joins; TOR Hires Chayka & Sundin, Lands No. 1 Pick; CAR & COL Rolling
    May 6 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by Carolina Hurricanes TV and radio analyst Tripp Tracy (19:11), to discuss the team’s 6-0 start to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what sets this year’s Carolina team apart from recent Canes teams that came up short in their quest for the Cup. The crew opens the show with reaction to a roller coaster week in Toronto as the Leafs introduce John Chayka as general manager and Mats Sundin as senior adviser, hours before landing the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery. The guys also discuss the high-scoring start to the Minnesota-Colorado series, leading to a goalie change by the Wild, and preview the Montreal-Buffalo series, after the Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games, recording just nine shots on goal in the series clincher.
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    50 mins
  • Martin Biron joins; Playoff Hockey Returns to Buffalo, First round storylines

    Martin Biron joins; Playoff Hockey Returns to Buffalo, First round storylines
    Apr 29 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL goaltender and current MSG and TSN analyst Martin Biron (14:08) who takes the crew inside the Buffalo-Boston series, as Sabres fans experience playoff hockey for the first time in 15 years. Biron also goes in-depth on the goaltenders in the series and the role goalie body language plays in the postseason. The duo opens the show with discussion about the Western Conference playoffs and closes the show debating whether the Pittsburgh Penguins will become the next team to comeback from down 3-0 to win a playoff series, a feat accomplished by only four teams in NHL history.
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    43 mins
  • Craig Button & Mike Zeisberger join; Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round, NJD Hires Mehta as GM

    Craig Button & Mike Zeisberger join; Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round, NJD Hires Mehta as GM
    Apr 22 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL general manager and current TSN broadcaster Craig Button (8:14) to react to the first few games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference. Later in the show, the guys shift the discussion to the Eastern Conference with NHL.com’s Toronto-based staff writer Mike Zeisberger (26:56), who is in Montreal for the series between the Canadiens and Lightning. Dan and Shawn open the show with their playoff reactions, with Dan in Minnesota following the Wild versus Stars series and Shawn in Ottawa covering the Senators and Hurricanes. The duo wraps the show with reaction to the New Jersey Devils hiring Sunny Mehta as general manager.
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    52 mins
  • Cory Schneider & Tony Granato join; Playoff Preview & Predictions, Ovi’s Final NHL Game?

    Cory Schneider & Tony Granato join; Playoff Preview & Predictions, Ovi’s Final NHL Game?
    Apr 15 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by former NHL goaltender and current TV analyst Cory Schneider (7:38) to preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs from a goaltender’s perspective and for his thoughts on Jonathan Quick’s retirement. The guys are later joined by former NHL player and coach Tony Granato (28:16) for the coach’s perspective of the postseason and his opinion on a few late-season head coaching changes, including the future of Rick Bowness in Columbus following his recent comments to the media. In the open, Dan and Shawn discuss the latest on Alex Ovechkin’s future with the Washington Capitals, and the duo closes the show with Stanley Cup Playoff predictions.
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    50 mins
  • Tom Gulitti joins; NYI & NJD Shuffle Deck, Ovi’s Future, Playoff Chase in the West

    Tom Gulitti joins; NYI & NJD Shuffle Deck, Ovi’s Future, Playoff Chase in the West
    Apr 8 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by Tom Gulitti (16:58), NHL.com senior writer covering the Washington Capitals, to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s future after Capitals star announced that a decision on his playing future will be made in the summer. The duo opens the show with discussion about the surprising news out of Long Island, as the Islanders fired Patrick Roy with four games remaining in the season and hired Pete DeBoer in hopes of ending a recent skid and securing a playoff spot. The guys continue with discussion about New Jersey’s decision to part ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald and what the future may hold for the Devils and wrap the show with thoughts on the playoff chase in the Western Conference.
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    49 mins
  • Chris Pronger joins; TOR Fires Treliving, VGK Hires Tortorella, Playoff Chase, Ovi Nets 30 Again

    Chris Pronger joins; TOR Fires Treliving, VGK Hires Tortorella, Playoff Chase, Ovi Nets 30 Again
    Apr 1 2026
    Dan and Shawn are joined by Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Pronger (20:08) to discuss Toronto’s next move after the recent firing of general manager Brad Treliving, the playoff prospects for a few of Pronger’s former teams, and his new book “Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors” which will be released on April 14. The duo opens the show with reaction to the changes in Toronto and what it means for the future of Auston Matthews, and the decision by the Vegas Golden Knights to dismiss Bruce Cassidy and hire John Tortorella midseason. After the interview, the guys discuss the playoff races in both conferences and touch on Alexander Ovechkin’s sustained success as the Washington Capitals star recently recorded the 20th 30-goal season of his illustrious career.
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    59 mins
  • 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