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Dan and Shawn are joined by Blackhawks and TNT TV analyst Darren Pang (16:53) to talk about Jonathan Toews' return to United Center and what seeing that and being a part of it was like and will do for Connor Bedard, Chicago's 20-year-old center and the new face of the franchise. He also chimed in on the goalie fight between Bobrovsky and Nedeljkovic, the Vezina chances for Brandon Bussi and the state of the Florida Panthers. The guys opened the episode with their thoughts on the Sherwood and Andersson trades and the direction of the New York Rangers. They wrapped up with a conversation on Linus Ullmark, John Gibson, the Detroit Red Wings cap space and Olympic injury replacements.

Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Nick Cotsonika (13:05) to talk about the Detroit Red Wings, Sergei Fedorov's legacy in Detroit, the coaching change in Columbus and Mitch Marner taking on Toronto later this week. Other topics covered in the episode include the Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game winning streak and the impact of defenseman Darren Raddysh on the team, Connor McDavid's 20-game point streak and why both Rosen and Roarke are looking for more from the Edmonton Oilers, and an early look at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

Dan and Shawn are joined by Zach Benson of the Buffalo Sabres (21:09) to talk about the team's recent hot streak, the atmosphere in Buffalo, his growth as a player and his family's carnival business. The guys start the episode talking about the Avalanche and Lightning...a potential Stanley Cup Final Preview? They also dive deep on what's going on with the New Jersey Devils and look at the Buffalo Sabres' chances of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They wrap up with a look at the Team USA Olympic roster and answer a mailbag question on whether or not Adam Fox could be traded out of NY.

Dan and Shawn react to the announcement of Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics, including the decision to add Tom Wilson, Nick Suzuki, and Macklin Celebrini, but leave Sam Bennett, Connor Bedard, and Matthew Schaefer off of the roster. The guys also debate what role the IIHF World Championships play in the selection process. The duo then previews Friday’s Winter Classic in Miami between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers and how this year’s fan experience will differ from previous years. Dan and Shawn conclude the show by discussing Buffalo’s nine-game winning streak, and debate whether the Sabres have turned a corner and are truly a playoff contender.

Dan and Shawn are joined by Boston-based NHL.com writer Amalie Benjamin (11:35) to discuss Boston’s recent slump, Morgan Geekie’s ascendance and chances of making Team Canada’s Olympic roster, and her impressions of the Canadiens since Phillip Danault’s return after watching the Habs down the Bruins, 6-2, on Tuesday night. The guys open the show with a breakdown of Connor McDavid’s 10-game point streak, Florida’s recent surge as the two-time defending Cup champions prepare for the Winter Classic in Miami, and Brad Treliving’s vote of confidence for Craig Berube in Toronto. Dan and Shawn wrap the show with discussion about the Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, and Gavin McKenna’s upcoming appearance at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota.