The latest episode of the “NHL @TheRink” podcast dives headfirst into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke offering their insights on the upcoming Conference Finals.
The discussion gets lively when it comes to the Eastern Conference. Roarke champions the Panthers’ offensive power, while Rosen emphasizes the Rangers’ momentum. Both agree that the goaltending matchup between Shesterkin and Bobrovsky will be crucial.
Here, Rosen warns that Bobrovsky will need to be exceptional to outplay the in-form Shesterkin.
Eastern and Western Conference Final
Moving west, Rosen and Roarke find common ground, picking the Stars to overpower the Oilers. However, they acknowledge the Oilers’ potent power play versus the Stars’ strong penalty kill. Ultimately, they believe the Stars’ overall balance will be the deciding factor.
The podcast also touches on recent coaching changes across the league, including the Toronto Maple Leafs’ hiring of Craig Berube.
Don’t miss this episode if you want to hear Rosen and Roarke’s in-depth analysis and predictions for the Conference Finals, as well as their thoughts on the coaching shakeup around the NHL.