Dan and Shawn are joined by San Jose Sharks rookie Will Smith (19:37), who shares the story behind his first NHL goal, the challenges he's faced in his first 13 games, and building connections with teammates like Macklin Celebrini and Sharks legend Joe Thornton. The hosts also dive into their Super 16 power rankings, tackle mailbag questions on the…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com staff writer Tom Gullitti (14:51) to discuss Alex Ovechkin's hot start, his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, and the Washington Capitals' strong opening to the season. They also break down Logan Thompson’s 6-0-0 streak and the Hurricanes' seven-game win streak. After the interview, Dan and Shawn dive into …

Dan and Shawn are joined by Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes (20:05). They discuss Marc-Andre Fleury’s impact, Marco Rossi’s development, and the chemistry between Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. Hynes also shares insight into building Team USA’s roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. Shawn reports from the 2024 NHL Global Series in F…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Predators TV analyst Chris Mason (16:29). They discuss Nashville’s rough start to the season and their recent win against the Bruins. Mason breaks down the challenges for new Predators Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault. Later in the show the guys talk about the impressive starts from the Wild, Capitals and if the …

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek (15:14) to discuss the early highlights of the 2024 NHL season. They analyze the slow starts of the Oilers and Avalanche, while Calgary continues to surprises with a strong opening. The episode also covers Filip Gustavsson's remarkable goalie goal, the Blue Jackets' heartfelt tribute to Johnny Gau…

Dan and Shawn are joined by San Jose forward Macklin Celebrini (16:20) and Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (40:00). Celebrini shares his excitement about preparing for his first NHL game, the challenges that come with it, and what it’s going to be like to live with Joe Thornton. Weegar discusses his trade to the Flames, the intensity of …

Dan and Shawn were joined by Clayton Keller (20:40) and Nathan MacKinnon (44:03). Keller discussed getting started with the Utah Hockey Club, the journey from Arizona, the uniforms, experience so far and what the team could do this season. Before the interview with Keller, Rosen talks about his on-the-ground experience in Prague covering the Buffal…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Jack Hughes (15:33) and Jon Carlson (36:40). Rosen and Roarke open the show discussing the Buffalo Sabres and their European adventure. They talked about Rasmus Dahlin being named the Sabres new captain and Buffalo's chances of ending what is now a 13-year playoff drought. Auston Matthews' chances of one day owning the N…

Dan and Shawn are joined by Leon Draisaitl (14:28) and Bill Daly (40:08) for this week's episode. The guys recap the player media tour in Vegas, along with breaking down freshly signed contracts from Sidney Crosby (02:17) and Lucas Raymond (09:25). They discuss the Edmonton Oilers chances at a Stanley Cup this season (28:18). Lastly, they dive into…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika (09:06), who is in Columbus covering the candlelight vigil in remembrance of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau. Nick, who recently wrote about that tragedy and its impact on hockey, shares his thoughts on the news. The conversation shifts to other hockey news, including Le…

Dan and Shawn discuss a potpourri of offseason moves and start by talking about the splash made by the Nashville Predators, who signed Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei on July 1. Does this make the Predators the best team in the Central Division and a real Stanley Cup threat? They wonder why the Lightning did not re-sign Stamko…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's own draft guru, Mike Morreale (16:18), who is the NHL.com Senior Draft Writer and co-host of the "NHL Draft Class" podcast. Morreale answers questions about Celebrini, the projected No. 1 pick to the San Jose Sharks. He discusses what makes him special, his rehab from shoulder surgery he had five months before …

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Derek Van Diest (12:22) and Tom Gulitti (29:47) to cover all the angles of the Stanley Cup Final and discuss how the Oilers seemingly flipped the script on the Panthers. What will Game 6 bring ? In this series, it's anybody's guess, but both Derek and Tom provide their opinions on the series as they have been c…

Dan and Shawn look back at a thorough Florida Panthers Game 2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. They look ahead to game 3 and try to figure out what the Oilers have to do to generate more offense. Plus, they look at some of the injuries that the Oilers are dealing with and discuss the importance of Aleksander Barkov for Florida as Shawn calls him the b…

Dan and Shawn are joined by ESPN analyst Ryan Callahan (17:26) to preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Callahan looks at the series from every angle, including the Oilers defensive growth under Kris Knoblauch and Stuart Skinner's emergence as the goalie the Oilers have needed in years past. Plus, he breaks…

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Derek Van Diest who's covering the Western Conference Final (9:15). Van Diest dives deep into all the storylines surrounding the Oilers and Stars, including the MIDAS touch that Kris Knoblauch has had since taking over the team, Stuart Skinner's performance in Game 4 and the impact that losing Chris Tanev will …

In this podcast episode, Bill Hynes interviews John Rotolo about starting a podcast. They discuss the equipment needed, such as microphones and recording devices, and the importance of having a professional setup. They also talk about different platforms for hosting and distributing podcasts, such as Anchor and Restream. They emphasize the importan…

Dan and Shawn break down all of the storylines of the Eastern and Western Conference Final. They preview each series and look at some of the more intriguing matchups. Plus, the dissect Craig Berube to the Maple Leafs and look at the remaining coach openings. Will the Devils hire Sheldon Keefe? and is Dan Bylsma someone that might be a good fit for …

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger (14:11) to discuss the Oilers goaltending issues and a Toronto Maple Leafs deep dive. Mike explains what he'd like to see the franchise do in the offseason, the options they have and the disappointment that fans in Toronto are feeling. The guys spend the first half of the episode discussing the …

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 ta…

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 …

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 g…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 i…

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 discus…

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 p…

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 …

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 deadli…

In this high-octane episode of the ThrillCast, host Bill Hynes sits down with NASCAR sensation Sheldon Creed to discuss an exciting array of topics as we gear up for the upcoming racing season. Creed, known for his fearless driving style and impressive track record, opens up about his recent move from Richard Childress Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, a…

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 …

In this episode of the ThrillCast, host Bill Hynes sits down with racer Matthew Brabham to discuss his recent experiences at the grueling Rolex 24 hours of Daytona. Matthew shares insights into his new team and the innovative marketing strategies they employ, including wrapping their cars to resemble dinosaurs named Rexy & Spike. The conversation a…

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 an…

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 …

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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 Canuc…

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 a…

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 Canuck…

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…

While the ThrillCast has been on a short break, take a listen to the latest episode of The Gracious Two, featuring comedian John Rotolo and Rock Star & co founding member of the multi platinum rock band LIVE - Chad Gracey with special guest Bill Hynes. Follow The Gracious Two on all podcast platforms and YouTube! New episodes of the ThrillCast will…

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 …

Kenny Albert, the TNT, Fox, Rangers and Knicks play by play guy, joins SFTS to talk about his new book, A Mic For All Seasons, his career, a life in broadcasting, the Rangers and a look ahead to the Winter Classic in Seattle where the Kraken will host the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus Russo discusses John Hynes impact on the Minnesota Wild, with the t…

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 hock…

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…

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 a…

Wild broadcaster and former center Wes Walz talks about the differences he's seeing between the Minnesota Wild of last week and now, the penalty kill changes, why Mats Zuccarello keeps getting better, the evolution of Marco Rossi and the impact old pal Rick Tocchet has had on the Canucks and Brock Boeser. Plus Russo provides an update on Wild prosp…

On the latest Straight From the Source, Mike Russo and Joe Smith take a look back at a tumultuous week for the underachieving Wild, Russo's exit interview with Dean Evason, the John Hynes era, the prospect pipeline which has become a strength for the Wild and if this team can rebound to get back into a playoff spot in the West.Plus, Russo and Smith…