The Lonely End of the Rink

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett interview Mike Harrington from The Buffalo News. Steve and Mike (with Adrian's help) debate Jack Eichel, Ryan O'Reilly, Sam Reinhart, and try to figure out what is wrong with the Sabres horrible power play. Thanks for listening to the show this year. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett chat about the National Hockey League. Adrian gives his take on the long awaited Matt Duchene trade and explains why he thinks it was better than the ROR deal. The guys then debate a bunch of listener submitted topics including how to increase goal scoring, college hockey vs. major junior, and awarding three points for a regulation win. The show ends with a quick chat about winning/losing culture.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett chat about the National Hockey League. Adrian explains why Nail Yakupov is still an NHL player, and Steve explains why he isn't sure who won the ROR trade. The guys then debate cities for possible NHL expansion and what teams should move before getting off the tracks and into a political vortex. The show ends with a small tribute to Gord Downie.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett chat about the start of the NHL season. Steve rants about Jack Eichel being left out of the opening night shootout and rants about the trash bag Sabres. Adrian speculates about the future of Matt Duchene and drags the Penguins into the mess. Together Steve and Adrian debate the top teams and players off to good and bad starts to the NHL season.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett preview game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final and look ahead to both possible Stanley Cup matchups.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett preview the third round of the NHL Playoffs. Also, Dater and Bennett look back at the second round of the playoffs. What went wrong for the Capitals? What happens to the Rangers goal scorers at MSG? Was Connor McDavid good enough in the playoffs? What is a catch? Can the Senators win another round?

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett preview the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Also, Dater and Bennett talk about ESPN gutting their hockey coverage and look back at what went wrong with their first round picks. Previewing the second round, Dater and Bennett wonder, can Jake Allen steal another series? Are the Ducks going to bore the Oilers out of the playoffs? Is Ottawa good? Can the Caps finally beat the Penguins?

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett react to the Buffalo Sabres decision to fire General Manager Tim Murray and Head Coach Dan Bylsma.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett discuss the first week of the NHL Playoffs. Dater and Bennett discuss the disappointing Blackhawks and Capitals, the fun Maple Leafs, and the surprising Blues. Dater and Bennett flip flop on some of their awful predictions from last week, analyze the first 3 games of every series, and close the show by looking ahead to the rest of the first round.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett preview the first round of the NHL Playoffs. Also, Dater and Bennett talk about the Denver Pioneers winning the NCAA Hockey Championship, the end of the Sabres and Avalanche season, and Pearl Jam joining Kiss in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Penguins or Blue Jackets? Will Toronto or Edmonton win a round? Does San Jose have anything left? These questions and more...

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett interview Chris Kuc who covers the Blackhawks for the Chicago Tribune . Also, Dater and Bennett talk about the playoffs if the season ended today, the race for the Art Ross Trophy, and drama in and around the Penguins and the Sabres game. The show ends with Steve and Adrian previewing the NCAA Hockey tournament.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett interview Kenny Albert who calls New York Rangers games on the radio and NHL games for the NBCSN. Also, Dater and Bennett talk about the lousy NHL playoff system, argue about Jack Eichel, and discuss a lonely rink in Detroit and the lonely rink epidemic across the NHL. The show ends with Steve under the gun in another edition of 9 in 90.

Adrian Dater from BSN Denver and co-host Steve Bennett interview Aaron Portzline who covers the Blue Jackets for the Columbus Dispatch. Also, Dater and Bennett talk about the playoffs if the season ended today, another crappy outdoor game, and the stupidity of the bye week. The show ends with Tommy Dater (Son of Adrian) under the gun in another edition of 9 in 90.

Adrian Dater from Bleacher Report and co-host Steve Bennett interview Dejan Kovacevic who covers Pittsburgh sports for his own subscription service. Also, Dater and Bennett talk about the Bruins firing Claude Julien and Kenny Agostino's debut for the Blues. The show ends with Tammy Bennett (wife of Steve) under the gun in another edition of 9 in 90.

Adrian Dater from Bleacher Report and co-host Steve Bennett interview Michael Russo who covers the Minnesota Wild and the NHL for the Star Tribune. Also, Dater and Bennett talk about Dater's breaking story on a former Avalanche GM, his time at the All-Star Game, and more trade rumors. The show ends with Rob O'Gara (Yale Hockey, Providence Bruins) under the gun in another edition of 9 in 90.