The Rink Hockey Podcast

We’re predicting the entire 2026–27 NHL season. In Episode 21, we break down every division, choose our playoff teams, make our conference final picks, and lock in our Stanley Cup champion. We also reveal our predictions for all major NHL awards — Hart, Vezina, Norris, Calder, Selke, and more. If you’re looking for 2026–27 NHL predictions, playoff projections, award picks, or bold takes for the up...

Episode 20 Part 2 of The Rink Podcast continues on from Part 1 and closes out our Canadian Team Series with the team that means the most — the Montreal Canadiens. This season feels different in Montreal, and today we break down exactly why. We start with the core, which is no longer “potential” — it’s real. Then we dive into the offseason. Is it a problem to run back the same roster while the rest...

Episode 19 Part 1 of The Rink Podcast starts to close out our Canadian Team Series with the team that means the most — the Montreal Canadiens. This season feels different in Montreal, and today we break down exactly why. We start with the core, which is no longer “potential” — it’s real. Then we dive into the offseason. Is it a problem to run back the same roster while the rest of the Atlantic loa...

The Drama Continues in Part 2 for Winnipeg! Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, sending shockwaves through the franchise right before training camp. The Rink Podcast crew dives deep into the breaking news that has every Jets fan sweating. Why did America's top goaltender decide to take his trade request public now? What does this mean for GM Kevin Che...

The bombshell has officially dropped. Connor Hellebuyck has publicly confirmed his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, sending shockwaves through the franchise right before training camp. This episode was so massive, we had to break it into two parts! In Part 1 of Episode 17, The Rink Podcast crew dives deep into the breaking news that has every Jets fan sweating. Why did America's top goaltende...

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. I...

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...

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 ta...

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 rollercoast...

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 content...

Send us Fan Mail 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 chao...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ma...

Send us Fan Mail  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 und...

Send us Fan Mail  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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Send us Fan Mail 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:...

Send us Fan Mail 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, to...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Send us Fan Mail  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 t...