The Rink Podcast
Join us as we dive into all the biggest stories from around the NHL, with dedicated segments focused on the Montreal Canadiens. Whether you’re a Habs fan or just love talking hockey, this is your spot for lively discussion, insights, and league‑wide chatter.
Are the Calgary Flames Rebuilding the Right Way? Draft Moves & Future Stakes (EP16 The Rink Podcast)
In this episode, the boys turn their attention to the Calgary Flames which happens to be Jordan's favorite team! — a team going through a rebuild. Dante, Donny, and Jordan dig into the biggest Flames storylines, the players driving the conversation, and the long‑term questions hanging over the franchise. We break down what’s working, their prospects, and what Calgary needs to become competitive. If you’re enjoying the Canadian Team Breakdown series, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your Flames takes in the comments. Calgary fans always bring the heat — let’s hear it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
Is this FINALLY the year for the Leafs? Toronto Maple Leafs Season Outlook (EP 15 The Rink Podcast)
The boys are back in the studio breaking down everything happening in Leafs Nation. In this episode, Dante, Donny, and Jordan dig into Toronto’s biggest storylines — from standout performances and rising concerns to the long‑term questions that keep Leafs fans up at night. We look at what’s working, what’s not, and what it all means for the stretch ahead. If you enjoy the show, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop your thoughts in the comments. Leafs Nation always has something to say — let’s hear it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...
Episode 14 - The Vancouver Canucks
In this episode, we are breaking down every major move management made over the summer and mapping out what it means for the future of this franchise. From high-profile free agency signings and draft picks to the departures that will impact the locker room, we analyze how these changes position the Canucks for another intense run in the Pacific Division. Beyond the immediate upcoming season, we take a deep dive into the long-term outlook. We’re talking salary cap management, the progression of top prospects, and whether this core has what it takes to build a sustainable, championship-caliber contender in Va...
Episode 13 - The Edmonton Oilers
The Canadian Team Series rolls on, and today we’re diving into one of the most electrifying and polarizing teams in the NHL The Edmonton Oilers. We break down the core question every fan keeps asking — is this finally the year they break through, or are they wasting the prime years of McDavid and Draisaitl? In this episode, we dig into the Oilers’ championship window, their goaltending rollercoaster, the identity of their blue line, the reliability of their bottom six, and the one move that could push them over the hump. Whether you’re an Oilers diehard or just love watching...
Episode 12 - The Ottawa Senators
In Episode 12, we kick off our Canadian Team Breakdown series with a full Ottawa Senators spotlight. From new signings and key trades to draft strategy and long‑term roster building, we dig into every major storyline shaping the Sens’ future. What moves are setting the foundation? Which decisions still raise questions? And where is this franchise truly headed as they try to climb back into contention? Whether you’re an Ottawa fan or just love analyzing team-building, this episode breaks down the present, the potential, and the path forward for the Senators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...
Episode 11 - From the Cup to the Draft
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The Stanley Cup Final is officially wrapped, and we’re breaking down exactly how it ended — who stepped up, what swung the series, and what this win means moving forward. Then we shift into draft mode, looking at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft and the standout prospects expected to make noise in Round 1. To close it out, we hit the latest trades and league news as the offseason chaos starts to heat up. Another packed episode.
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Episode 10 - The Final Showdown: Conference Kings & Our Cup Pick
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The stage is finally set. After a wild ride through the East and West, two teams have survived the gauntlet and punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. In this episode, Dante, Donny, and Jordan break down how the Conference Finals were won, what separated the contenders from the pretenders, and which stars rose to the moment.
Then it’s all eyes on the Final. We dive into matchups, momentum, X‑factors, coaching battles, and the one question every hockey fan is asking right now: who’s lifting the Cup wh...
Episode 9 - Round 2 Madness to Round 3 Predictions
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Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially wrapped, and Episode 8 is all about breaking down the chaos it left behind. Dante, Donny, and Jordan dive into every series, every surprise, and every storyline before shifting gears into full Round 3 mode. We’re making our predictions, analyzing the matchups, and debating which teams have the edge as the conference finals get underway.
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Episode 8 - Playoff Catch‑Up: Round 1 Fallout, Round 2 Fire, Draft Lottery Talk
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After a short break, the boys are back and the playoffs have not slowed down. In this episode, we catch up on everything we missed from Round 1 — the upsets, the overperformers, the disappointments, and the storylines that stole the show. Then we roll straight into our thoughts on Round 2: the matchups, the momentum swings, and who we think has the edge moving forward. To wrap things up, we shift gears and break down the NHL Draft Lottery results, what they mean for the teams at the bottom, and how the board might shake out...
Episode 6 - NHL Playoffs 2026 Western Conference Preview
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The playoffs are here, the matchups are set, and we’ve got opinions. Big ones. Bold ones. Maybe even a couple that’ll get us chirped in the comments. Tonight we’re breaking down every first‑round series, who’s got the edge, who’s in trouble, and who we’re riding with as the chase for the Cup begins. Buckle up — it’s playoff season.
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Episode 7 - NHL Playoffs 2026 Eastern Conference Preview
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The playoffs are here, the matchups are set, and we’ve got opinions. Big ones. Bold ones. Maybe even a couple that’ll get us chirped in the comments. Tonight we’re breaking down every first‑round series, who’s got the edge, who’s in trouble, and who we’re riding with as the chase for the Cup begins. Buckle up — it’s playoff season.
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Episode 5 - Exceeding Expectations: The Canadiens’ Surge and Who We Want in Round One
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The Habs weren’t supposed to be here this fast — but they’ve blown expectations out of the water. In Episode 5, we break down the players who’ve taken massive steps, the milestones that lit up the season, and why this team suddenly looks way ahead of schedule.
With the playoffs on the horizon, we dive into the matchups, the momentum, and the big question every Habs fan is asking: who do we actually want in Round One.
From breakout performances to bold predictions, this episode is all abou...
Episode 4: Quick Shifts & Hockey Shenanigans
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In this week’s episode, we’re keeping things loose and lively. We kick things off with a handful of smaller hockey storylines of stuff that caught our attention around the league. Then it’s game time. First up: Blind Top 5 Rankings, where chaos reigns and the hockey gods decide whether our lists make any sense at all. After that, we fire through a round of Rapid‑Fire Hot Takes, tossing out bold opinions faster than a breakaway in OT. It’s a lighter episode, full of laughs, friendly debates, and plenty of puck‑talk...
Episode 3 - Milestones & Mayhem: Habs Stars Make History
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In Episode 3, we spotlight a massive week for the Montreal Canadiens as Lane Hutson and Juraj Slafkovsky each hit major career milestones — and we break down why these moments matter for the Habs’ future. From Hutson’s rapid rise to Slafkovsky’s continued breakout, we dig into what these achievements say about Montreal’s young core.
Then we take a spin around the league, starting with Nathan MacKinnon’s surprising ejection and what it means for the Avalanche, before diving into the fallout from Radko Gudas’ hit on Auston Matthews and the suspension tha...
Episode 2 - NHL Trade Deadline
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Episode 2 takes a deep dive into the NHL trade deadline, breaking down the biggest moves and the stories behind them. The boys weigh in on the deals they loved, the ones that missed the mark, and which teams came out as true winners and losers. Stick around until the end for some Habs‑focused deadline talk you won’t want to miss.
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Episode 1 - Getting Started
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The debut episode kicks off with Dante, Donny, and Jordan diving straight into the heart of the hockey world—breaking down Olympic hockey storylines, stirring up trade‑deadline speculation, and debating the state of the Montreal Canadiens. From bold predictions to unfiltered NHL takes, this first chapter sets the tone for a podcast built on passion, personality, and pure hockey talk.
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