The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast

The puck has dropped on a new season and not everyone is thrilled with the early returns. The Edmonton Oilers sputter out of the gate against a strong effort from the Winnipeg Jets. Edmonton's humbling loss is reminiscent of how their season started a year ago. Calgary completes a wild comeback against Vancouver in a game that featured a little bit of everything. Habs goalie Sam Montembeault blanks the Leafs in a stellar performance, with Joe Woll notably absent from the Toronto crease. Penguins get their lunch handed to them at home and Vegas scores 8 against the Avs.

Then, Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos joins us to discuss his first-time free agency experience, how he found out Jonathan Marchessault would be his teammate and his reaction to seeing himself in Nashville's "Gold" silks.

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In Tim Hortons headlines, Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger dive into the Swayman deal and Ullmark's gamble in Ottawa. The guys make their team predictions for the 2024-25 season. Ryan Rishaug joins for Ask Ray & Dregs. 

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss the recent incidents between Atlantic division opponents (Habs, Leafs, Sens, Lightning, Panthers) and whether or not they could spill into the regular season. Sabres and Devils to drop the puck on the NHL season in Czechia on Friday, what should we expect from New Jersey this year? Milestone watch for Matthews and McDavid. Plus in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything: Annoying teammates, quick chemistry and Cam Neely's comments on Jeremy Swayman.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss key moments from the Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs preseason game, [4:00] particularly Cedric Pare's controversial hit on Patrik Laine. They debate whether the hit was malicious or simply mistimed, setting the tone for a deeper dive into player safety and league discipline.

At [12:00], Ray and Dregs focus on the fight between Arber Xhekaj and Pare, sparked by the earlier hit, comparing it to infamous incidents like the Todd Bertuzzi-Steve Moore case. They discuss whether Xhekaj deserved a suspension and how George Parros, head of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, may have weighed in, given his own playing history. The conversation then shifts at [18:00] to the prevalence of preseason injuries, with examples like Patrik Laine and Drew Doughty sidelined. Ray questions whether the NHL preseason needs to be shortened to protect star players, especially as teams try to balance preparation with avoiding injuries.

The episode’s feature interview begins at [32:00] with former Islanders GM Garth Snow. Snow discusses his life after management, coaching his sons' hockey teams, and his rapid transition from NHL player to general manager. He offers a candid look at the challenges he faced running the Islanders, particularly during the financial difficulties and arena issues on Long Island. Snow shares fascinating insights on the evolution of goaltending at [44:00], reflecting on the trend of bigger goalies and some of the equipment tricks he used during his career to maximize coverage in net.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the Rangers returning 19 from their playoff roster last season... with 13 on expiring contracts. Tough to get a read on the Flames ceiling for this season but they have to manage some diminishing assets. Trade talk surrounds a few Ducks veterans... what will Pat Verbeek do and when?

Lots of fun in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything... listener submissions and a few curveballs.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger are back for Season 6 of the Ray and Dregs Hockey Podcast... and with a bang. Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup winning coach Paul Maurice joins the fellas to discuss his long-awaited day with the Cup and researching what it takes to repeat as champions.

In Headlines, we look at the Jeremy Swayman situation in Boston and whether or not December 1 will come into play. Then, how long will it take for the Berube-effect to fully take hold of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lots of young talent in Montreal, plus a reset for Patrik Laine, but the team is still looking further down the road when it comes to success on the ice. Also, the fellas offer some thoughts on the Gaudreau brothers tragedy.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down a busy and intriguing first day of NHL free agency. Nashville seems to win the day by adding Stamkos, Marchessault & Skjei. Oilers adds surprise many despite the lack of an "official" GM. Leafs focus on bolstering their D. Canucks say hello and good-bye to a number of high profile UFAs. Plus, checking in on Seattle, Tampa Bay, Boston, Ottawa and Winnipeg.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look back at a tightly contested game 7 that saw the Panthers defeat the Oilers by a score of 2-1 to claim the championship. Thoughts on an exciting finale and an exuberant celebration. Plus: Could Skinner have saved Reinhart's GWG? How did the Panthers manage to shut down McDavid after his historic games 4 & 5? What's next for the Oilers' front office?

Also, a look at the newly announced Hall of Fame inductees for 2024.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down an eventful few days league-wide. Jacob Markstrom finally dealt to the New Jersey Devils. How should Flames fans feel about the return? Pierre Luc Dubois off to Washington, should Rob Blake be praised for righting a wrong or is the totality of the situation still a minus? Connor McDavid truly goes to another level to drag the Cats back to Alberta for game 6. Will he win the Conn Smythe trophy irregardless of the series outcome? Lots more on the final: coaching, goalies and who needs to step up for each team.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Is Florida simply to much for the Oilers to handle in this matchup? 6 minutes of mistake-filled hockey seemed to sink the Oilers on Thursday night. Goalie Bob has been outstanding and pushed himself to the top of the Conn Smythe conversation... something that is not new to the Oilers in the Finals historically. Panthers PK has shut down the vaunted Edmonton PP. Does Kris Knoblauch have one last trick up his sleeve in the form of savvy veteran insertion?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger preview game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Nurse and Ceci struggled in game 1, is a change on the horizon? Sergei Bobrovsky was magnificent in game 1, is there a blueprint to score (more) goals on him? Florida's big guns were quiet in game one, the fellas expect they will be better. More on the finals and a discussion about changes to the LTIR system!

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger tee up an intriguing Championship Series. How will the break affect the players? Will Florida's experience last year be an advantage? Zach Hyman's magical season continues. Has Stu Skinner silenced his critics? Florida's physicality could be a problem for Edmonton and a breakdown of a very interesting coaching matchup.

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Jason Strudwick joins Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger to discuss the Western Conference Final. Darnell Nurse has a great game. Knoblauch takes a big risk and it pays off, as the Oilers tie the series 2-2. In the East, Florida wins a game 4 to tie that series, but Igor Shesterkin is keeping the Rangers alive. Tkachuk's mouthguard goes for a ride. What will happen with Hurricanes Martin Nečas?

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger with a deep dive on the 2 conference final series. Roope Hintz's return helps propel Jason Robertson to a hat-trick and the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 series lead. Oilers played a brilliant first 20 minutes but then the tide turned. Jacob Trouba fined $5000 for his hit on Evan Rodrigues... it could have been worse for both parties. When will Artemi Panarin make his presence known in this series? Dan Bylsma expected to be named the next head coach of the Seattle Kraken!

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down McDavid's wild game in Dallas, the Oilers remarkable PK, Rangers OT win. Sheldon Keefe is off to New Jersey, Scott Arniel promoted to Head Coach in Winnipeg. Don Waddell resigns as Hurricanes GM. 

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger put a button on the Canucks impressive season after a game 7 loss to Edmonton on Monday. 4 Oilers top the playoff scoring list, but will depth be a deciding factor against Dallas? Rangers/Panthers is difficult to handicap... two teams that play very differently, but with similar results. Craig Berube's expectations for his players in Toronto will be crystal clear.

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Oilers knock off Vancouver in game 6 to force a deciding game on Monday. Potential to be one for the ages. Dallas welcoming the extra time to get healthy. East Conference Final has the makings of a barn-burner with the 2 division winners facing off. Rod Brind'Amour fianlly gets his extension to stay on as the Head Coach in Carolina. Craig Berube named the Leafs next bench boss. Is a coaching announcement in New Jersey forthcoming?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look at the Canucks taking a 2-1 series lead over the Oilers. Canucks winning the goalie battle, who starts game 4 for the Oilers? Stars looking strong, does Colorado have enough depth to defeat them? Bruins lose a tough interference challenge. Hurricanes stave off elimination... for now. A couple of thoughts on officiating and coaching vacancies.

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Ray and Dregs dive into Sheldon Keefe's dismissal as Maple Leafs head coach. Discussion about the numerous possible successors including Craig Berube. Bruins-Panthers got a little wild in the 3rd. Were messages being sent or was it just an overflow of passion? Canucks storm back from down 4-1 to take game 1 over Edmonton... huge momentum swings in this one.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down all of the news of the past week in this playoff edition of the Ray and Dregs Hockey Podcast. Coaching carousel appears to be in full effect already. Travis Green named coach of the Ottawa Senators. Leafs need to make a decision on Sheldon Keefe. Would Craig Berube be a target for the Leafs or the Devils? Rick Bowness announces his retirement. Fallout from Leafs elimination and previewing Oilers/Canucks.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger with all of your playoff headlines! Leafs have been the better team in games 5 & 6, Joe Woll might be in the Bruins' heads, Matthews seems unlikely for game 7. Canucks need wuality goaltending to continue to avoid a game 7, but the Preds are playing how coach Brunette wants them to. Dallas' young stars have been a perfect compliment to their veterans and the seem to have Vegas worn down. Jets media availability was surprisingly positive... but what is Rock Bowness' fate? Brind'Amour contract talks back on because of a tweet?

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Knies and Woll help the Leafs send things back to TO for a game 6. Avs looked like a true wagon in ousting the Jets in 5 games. What does the immediate future look like in Winnipeg? Preds force a long flight back to Nashville. Canucks and Preds has been incredibly tight. Canes eliminate the Isles with the help of Kuznetzov's slomo penalty shot. Julien BriseBois acknowledges he's like to extend Stamkos and Hedman this offseason. Oilers looking to end things in game 6 against LA. Do the Kings have anything left? Road-wins-only series between Dallas and Vegas. Who wins the remaining best of 3?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine each and every first round series to this point. Tampa on the brink with zero goals from Kucherov and losing the battle between the pipes. Freddy Andersson has been fabulous as the Islanders are on the ropes. No huge surprise that the Caps are struggling missing 1/3 of their starting D-men. Lots of intrigue in TO surrounding Nylander, Marner and the Bruins' goalie rotation. Tall order for the Jets as the Avs have the league's best home record. Demko out and Petey's struggles have levelled the playing field in that series. Doughty and Kopitar turn back the clock for the Kings. Game 3 is must-win for Dallas in Sin City.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on all the early round 1 playoff fun! Jets and Avs combine for 13 goals in their opener, Avs have to be concerned about their goaltending. Fans loving Dakota Joshua and the Canucks victorious return to the post-season. Battle of Florida was tight, but Vasilevskiy couldn't quite steal game 1. Matt Rempe makes an impact in the Rangers game 1 victory. Does William Nylander play game 2 for the Leafs, are Matthews and Marner reunited and which Bruins goalie will they be shooting on? Can the Kings slow down Connor McDavid and if so, for how long? Vegas and Dallas is an intriguing matchup... "big-boy" playoff hockey is on deck.

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Jeff O'Neill joins Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger to break down every first round series.

Some highlights: How big of an edge is goaltending for the Bruins? Upset brewing in the battle of Florida? Which version of Evander Kane shows up for game 83? Can Elias Pettersson get back on track offensively? Will the Jets perfect April continue? Who can match Dallas' eight, 20-goal scorers?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the week's headlines as the playoffs approach. One playoff berth remains unclaimed in the East... Caps are in the driver's seat but 4 teams still technically have shot at it. Rangers win the President's Trophy and don't seem to have nay holes in their game. McDavid gets 100 assists, Kucherov could do it also, Matthews only needs 1 for 70... lots of milestones to watch for in the final days of the season. Mark Stone returns from LTIR to begin the playoffs, this perceived loophole can only be changed through collective bargaining.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss the news that relocation for the Arizona Coyotes could happen as early as next season, as well as looking at playoff clinching scenarios in both conferences.

Then, TV, movie, podcast and voiceover star Will Arnett joins the fellas to discuss his Maple Leaf fandom and optimism... as well as his career journey and success across a variety of mediums.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look at headlines around the NHL. Eastern Conference playoff race seems likely to go to game 82 as the Penguins still have games left against Detroit and the Islanders. West teams seem to be locked up aside from seeding and there are no easy outs in round 1. Oilers Evander Kane and Corey Perry were seen squabbling on the bench. Is it just part of being teammates or something more? Landon Dupont granted exceptional status, Pospisil hit on Morrissey and Kozari on the mend.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine the 5-way race for the final 2 playoff spots in the East. Will it go right to game 82 to be decided? Sidney Crosby leading the resurgent Penguins to the cusp of the post-season.  Kucherov and Marchand reaching milestones. Breaking down some of the mayhem that happened between the Rangers and Devils.

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Dregs is away, so Ryan Rishaug assumes the hosting duties today. He and Ray talk about Auston Matthews' pursuit of 70 goals and McDavid's quest for 100 assists. Which is actually more rare? Which is more impressive? Sidney Crosby joins elite company as only the 2nd player in history to have 19 point-per-game seasons. Torts is at it again, ripping his team's play after a lop-sided 2nd period against the Islanders.

Ask Ray and Dregs Anything looks at the origins of this very podcast!

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine the week's headlines including Nashville's impressive point streak being stopped by an Arizona team whose young players are making an impact as of late. Standings watch with the Jets on a 5-game skid and the Oilers and Golden Knights trying to improve their positions. Will MacKinnon and Pastrnak join the other 50-goal scorers already on the board?

Speaking of 50, Florida Panthers sniper Sam Reinhart joins the fellas in conversation to discuss his team's mindset as playoffs approach, what was learned during last season's run to the finals and some thoughts on his next contract.

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Jeff O'Neill and Darren Dreger discuss whether the Leafs can hold on to the third spot in the Atlantic. Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart each score their 50th goals of the season. The guys rank the top 5 teams in the East and West. John Tortorella scratches his captain then walks out after being asked about goaltender Felix Sandstrom.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the loss of Chris Simon. A mountain of a man who was beloved by teammates and feared by opponents as a rare breed of enforcer who played near the top of the lineup due to his hockey skill. Fighting is down but player safety concerns are still fresh in everyone's minds. John Tortorella benched his captain but didn't want to talk about it. Kyle Dubas is in a spot in Pittsburgh... what's the plan going to be moving forward?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger check in on the week that was. Dregs at the GM meetings in Florida. Department of Player Safety being questioned about their process and perceived inconsistency. Playoff salary cap is an unofficial topic that many wish to discuss. Puck over glass penalty to become reviewable? 3on3 OT likely to remain the same.

Colorado Avalanche defenceman Devon Toews joins the guys in conversation to discuss a crazy career arc, what makes Nate and Cale different and if representing Team Canada in the Olympics might be a possibility.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine the NHL's biggest headlines. Nate MacKinnon takes the game on his back to come back against the Canucks. Zach Hyman is chasing 50 goals, Connor Brown gets his first. Connor Bedard excelling despite lacking a supporting cast. Ray with some insight on the Red Wings practice scuffle. Nashville on a heater, plus a statement win over Winnipeg.

Ask Ray and Dregs looks at how players motivate themselves when the playoffs are out of reach and some funny stories about fighting in practice.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on a busy few days around the league in the wake of the trade deadline. Matt Rempe in hot water after another hit to the head and game ejection. John Tortorella suspended 2 games after being ejected by Wes McCauley. Thoughts on the Wild pulling their goalie to go 4 on 3 in OT. Jets depth is very impressive. Thatcher Demko on the shelf for 2-4 weeks, how will the Canucks fare without him? Gabe Landeskog prepping for a playoff return? Same goes for the NY Islanders?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down a busy trade deadline period and look at which teams have done their best to pull away from the pack for the stretch run. Vegas surprises again with Hertl acquisition. Jets improve but have a tough road through the central. Oilers are a good team but need Stu Skinner to excel. Craig Conroy stayed true to his word on expiring contracts but now needs to mend the Markstrom situation. Colorado's targeted moves makes them a very tough out for anyone. Carolina and Florida took chances to try and bolster their Cup chances. Leafs added depth D but was it enough to get them deeper in the playoffs?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the week's headlines and ramp up to the trade deadline. Lindy Ruff fired from NJ Devils. Leafs uninspired loss to the Bruins in what could have been a playoff preview. A rash of nasty on-ice incidents and what should be done to quell them.

Jamie "Noodles" McLennan joins to talk about all things related to Mikka Kiprusoff's jersey retirement in Calgary and the potential activity (or lack thereof) in the goalie trade market.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger on the NHL's biggest stories as the trade deadline approaches. Chris Tanev traded to Dallas in complicated a 3-team deal. Did Craig Conroy set the market for this type of deal going forward? Elias Pettersson (apparently) went from no talks at all to a deal being close at hand. What happened? 

Hurricanes GM Don Waddell joins to give some insight on brokering tricky deals at trade deadline time and shares some great stories about his connection the Miracle on Ice team and the Atlanta Thrashers frightening team plane!

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look around the league to identify buyers and sellers... but the most interesting teams might be the ones that have to decide for themselves. Flyers, Kraken, Devils and Flames all fall into that category.

Which Canadian teams will be looking to add before March 8? Leafs, Oilers, Canucks are likely to be involved... maybe the Jets?

Also checking in on Matt Rempe, the Chelios jersey retirement night and Sid and Tony Granato's heartfelt exchange on TNT.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger have all your big stories from the NHL! Auston Matthews gets 50 & 51 in a homecoming game against the Coyotes. Mitchell Marner playing very well lately (somewhat) in his linemate's shadow. Kyle Dubas met with the media and explained that a rebuild is not really a possibility the way the Penguins are currently constructed. Rangers, Panthers and Bruins appear to be the class of the East... who can challenge them? Wild game between Boston and Edmonton ended in OT by Charlie McAvoy.

Sabres' D-Man Rasmus Dahlin joins the fellas to talk about a disappointing season in Buffalo despite some recent success, growing up admiring Peter Forsberg and switching from forward to defence at age 14.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look at some goings-on in Tim Hortons Headlines.

NHL Stadium Series was a huge success. Massive spectacle and great games. Rangers back on track. Can Patrick Roy fix the Isles with their current roster? '26 all-star game to be hosted by the Isles... great setup or logistical issue being outside of Manhattan? Jagr sweater retirement in Pittsburg delivered some fantastic moments. Auston Matthews pushing for 70 goals? Where does he fit in the Hart Trophy conversation? Craig Conroy's ongoing dilemma with the Noah Hanifin situation... does he need to set a deadline?

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger examine some big headlines in the NHL include breaking news on CBJ GM Jarmo Kekäläinen being relieved of his duties. An unsurprising development as part of a tumultuous season in Columbus. The Morgan Rielly suspension continues to provide drama as several parties are upset about the length suspension being leaked early. Phil Kessel visiting Vancouver to see if he might be a fit for a surprising contender.

Flyers President Keith Jones joins to discuss they Flyers (somewhat) surprising season: what the return of Sean Couturier has meant and the significance of getting things right in the dressing room. Also, praise for Torts and the side of him many don't see.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger deep dive on the Morgan Rielly/Ridley Greig incident. What will it mean for the Leafs to be without Rielly? Lots for Brad Treliving to consider as Joe Woll is poised to return and Boston seems to be within reach.

Oilers Kane/Perry/Draisaitl line is set to ruffle some feathers, the Winnipeg Jets are struggling to find their game since the All-Star break and are the Rangers in or out of the "contender" conversation?

Ask Ray & Dregs Anything covers goal-horns, buyouts and Arizona arena location problems.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger look at the goings-on across the league over the past few days. An unfortunate injury for Mikhail Sergachev, Brenden Dillon suspended 3 games, Oilers streak is done at 16. What should Edmonton's top trade priority be? What about Toronto?

Former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason joins the guys to talk about how he's spending his time away from the game, how soon he wants to be back and that his ulitmate goal is still to win a Stanley Cup.

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Darren Dreger welcomes a returning Ray Ferraro to chat about all things All-Star, McLellan out as coach in LA and the subsequent moves behind the Kings bench... as well as a further debrief on last week's big trades for Winnipeg and Vancouver. Torts with an honest assessment of Scott Laughton's play as his name makes the rounds in trade rumours and thoughts on next year's 4-Nations Cup instead of an all-star game.

Plus a thoughtful discussion in Ask Ray and Dregs anything about what type of chirping and chatter goes too far on and off the ice.

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O-Dog returns to join Darren Dreger on a day where a LOT of news broke while we were recording. Jets and Canucks shifting power in the west with the Monahan and Lindholm deals. Big pressure in the Toronto market to keep up with the proverbial Joneses. Todd McLellan is fired from his position in LA to be replaced for the rest of the season by Jim Hiller. A deal has been finalized between the IIHF and NHL to have players return to the Olympics and some thoughts about the NHL All-Star fantasy draft on Thursday.

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Jeff O'Neill filling in for a vacationing Ray Ferraro. He and Dregs dig in on: an unfortunate situation in LA. O-Dog explains what it's like to be on "coach watch" as a player. Leads of 2 or 3 goals don't seem to matter that much anymore... Sens proving it most recently. Head-scratching call in Leafs/Jets game continues the debate about what constitutes goalie interference. Rick Tocchet calls out the Vancouver media for their coverage of an honest comment about Elias Pettersson... and O-Dog tells us why going to the all-star game proved to be very expensive for him.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger break down the biggest headlines from the past few days in the NHL.

Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness in conversation to give an update on his wife's health and reflect on the reasons for the Jets success to this point in the season.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger examine the week's headlines. Corey Perry signs a 1-year deal in Edmonton. Lane Lambert out as coach on the Island replaced by Hall-of-Famer Patrick Roy. Jacob Chychrun trade rumours continue to swirl... the Sens have some decisions to make on their back end. The Boston Bruins have won 5 straight... were we wrong to ever doubt them? Plus the Junior hockey entanglement out west needs to be addressed.

Plus we answer listener questions in Ask Ray & Dregs Anything.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the most recent headlines in the NHL Then, they welcome Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno in conversation to discuss his role on his current team, observations of Connor Bedard and musings on his short stint in Toronto.

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CBJ tendy Elvis Merzlikins has asked for a trade out of Columbus but his cap hit and term might affect the timeline. Marc-André Fleury moves into 2nd place all-time in goaltender wins and does so with style points. Sam Reinhart is having an excellent season... a UFA at the season's end... will he be re-signing with the Panthers? Leafs head west for a gauntlet of a road-trip. Are they contenders or not? Who might be this season's Florida Panthers and surprise us all in May and June?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look around the league to play trade-matchmaker and discuss buyers and sellers with the NHL trade deadline less than 60 days away.

Torts goes off on the reporter who insinuated that Kevin Hayes may have influenced Cutter Gauthier's decision. Ducks say they aren't shopping Trevor Zegras but they are listening to interest. What teams might make sense as a landing spot for the talented forward? Hawks, Habs, Bruins, Rangers, Flames, Sabres. Preds? Get in line. TSN's trade bait board is littered with Flames including the very intriguing inclusion of Jacob Markstrom. Avs are rolling and might look to make additions if they are truly back in Stanley Cup mode. Oilers winning even when it's ugly and they are making some Western Conference teams vercous.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger break down a busy week of headlines across the NHL and beyond.

Player agent J.P. Barry joins the guys to pull back the curtain a little on how negotiations play out, how the salary cap plays in and some insight into Nylander and Pettersson.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger dig deep into what's making news in the nHL.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look at everything that's making news in the world of hockey to kick off 2024.

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Ray and Dregs take a look back at some of 2023's biggest stories in the sport. From the 2 Connors to VGK's Cup win, the Babcock debacle to Sens ownership... it's all here.

Then, Jeff O'Neill joins the fellas in conversation to discuss Team Canada's ongoing efforts at the Word Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. His thoughts on a team that might benefit from a new hero stepping up in each individual game.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the biggest NHL headlines headed into the Christmas break, plus an extended, holiday edition of Ask Ray & Dregs Anything!

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Ray & Dregs dive into a busy week. DJ Smith fired in Ottawa, Jacques Martin takes over on an interim basis. He may find getting players to play his style of game a difficult task. The Buffalo Sabres have failed to meet expectations so far this season. Which is the bigger culprit, injuries or goaltending? Devon Toews not happy with some teammates after the Avs lose to the Blackhawks. Is Nikita Kucherov somehow underrated? Oilers might use Broberg as a sweetener to move Jack Campbell in a trade.

Craig Berube joins the fellas in conversation to discuss if he knew his days were numbered in St. Louis, what happened with Jordan Kyrou in the past week and how soon he wants to get back behind a bench in the NHL.

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Ray and Dregs dig into some NHL headlines. Why was Craig Berube was fired from the St. Louis Blues as a .500 hockey club? Connor Bedard scored an amazing goal against the Oilers on Tuesday, but Connor McDavid answered back in a big way. Gabe Vilardi tallied 4 points in his return to Los Angeles with the Jets. Hockey Canada has left one forward spot open on the WJC squad... which current NHL-er are they hoping might be available on loan?

Jamie Rivers joins Ray & Dregs in conversation to dig deeper into the Berube situation and the Blues coaching situation going forward.

In Ask Ray and Dregs anything... the guys miraculously name the top 2 most penalty-filled games in NHL history - off the top of their heads!

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Ferraro and Dreger check in on the week's top stories so far. Department of Player Safety having to examine a number of situations this week. Perron on Zub. Gudbranson on Cousins and Strome on Connor. John Tavares hits 1000 points on the road in the arena he called home for many years. Maple Leafs goaltending situation is murky at best. Avs Mikko Rantanen claps back at a teammate's dad.

Ask Ray and Dregs Anything clarifies the "decentralized draft" and how state taxes affect the salary cap.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the headlines of the day. Things finally clicking for McDavid and the Oilers as they are winners of 5 in a row. Tyson Barrie and Philip Broberg both seem to be looking for new addresses. Leafs checking in on d-men with several teams after John Klingberg was shut down for the season. Up to a $1Million prize for this year's All-Star Skills Competition winner.

Boston Bruins analyst Andrew Raycroft on an unlikely start for the B's and a look at a few goaltending situations league-wide.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger look at what's making news across the NHL and IIHF.

Pittsburgh's power play was expected to excel with the addition of Erik Karlsson, but the opposite has been true. Brad Marchand continues to play at an elite level even without his longtime pivot. Arizona Coyotes knock off the last 5 Stanley Cup champs in succession. Hughes Bowl on deck in Vancouver. Many good teams are lacking goaltending stability. IIHF moving towards mandatory neck guards across all of their competitions.

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Ray & Dregs check in on an unfortunate situation with Corey Perry and the Blackhawks. More trades loading? Canucks & Leafs still looking to add to their D-core. Fames and Islanders emerging as possible trade partners. Connor McDavid is doing his best to pull the Oilers out of the slop and checking in on who are the contenders as the first quarter of the season expires.

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Ray & Dregs dig into what's making news around the NHL. Patrick Kane signs a 1-year deal with the Red Wings, things get crazy between the Senators and Panthers including a truly memorable penalty call and Dean Evason pays the price for some uninspired play in Minnesota.

In Ask Ray & Dregs Anything the guys visit LTIR cap loopholes, if they have been considered for any front office jobs and which of the Leafs "Core 4" will be the first to move on?

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Friday Headlines: Rick Bowness makes a surprise return to the Jets bench full time, Jim Montgomery with an inspiring pre-game speech to the B's during the Dads' trip. Oilers' GM Ken Holland and Wild GM Bill Guerin both looking for fixes for their respective teams.

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey in conversation to discuss his continuing offensive output, new & returning players impacting the team and shares a couple of stories about how Dustin Byfuglien helped break him into the league.

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Ray & Dregs dig into Tuesday's Headlines:

Laine scratched in Columbus, and apparently not too happy about it. Quinn Hughes has taken his game to another level for the Canucks, did the captaincy factor into his emergence? William Nylander's heater continues, but Ray thinks this is simply his new normal. The Oilers defensive woes continue in a loss to the Florida Panthers who have not skipped a beat after their surprising  Cup Finals run. Is South beach a potential landing spot for Patrick Kane?

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In Thursday's Headlines, Ray and Dregs dig into some positive vibes finally flowing in Edmonton, how impressed they are with Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks and some teams that might rise or fall as contenders as the season continues.

Then, newly minted Hall-of-Famer Ken Hitchcock regales the fellas with stories of everything from his first big gig in Kamloops, all the way to Brett Hull raising hell in practice.

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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger look at everything making news this week in the NHL including some fabulous stories from Ray about newly minted Hall-of-Famers Mike Vernon and Tom Barrasso.

Then in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, was Draisaitl's cross-check suspension-worthy and is William Nylander pricing himself out of Toronto?

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger speak with Canadiens' forward Cole Caufield about a variety of topics including his OT winner vs the Red Wings.

Headlines include Jay Woodcroft's job security in Edmonton, John Klingberg's instability, and Connor Bedard's 4-point night.

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Ray & Dregs check in on how the Oilers will have to adjust during Connor McDavid's injury absence, as well as Evander Kane's comments on HNIC. Alex Debrincat and the Detroit Red Wings have been shot out of a cannon to start the season... is it sustainable? Poitras surprising with the Bruins, but maybe not surprising because Boston's culture is so strong. Thoughts on the length of the Rasmus Andersson suspension?

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything we look at the possibility of playoff expansion and what would "Goalie Ray" have for artwork on his mask?

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In Headlines, Ray & Dregs discuss the Oilers early struggles - and on the other side of the coin - the Vegas Golden Knights showing no signs of the dreaded "Stanley Cup Hangover". Alex Ovechkin has started slow in D.C. No cause for concern or is there a team-wide issue at play? The de-centralized draft discussion and Winnipeg's attendance issues also on the docket. 

Ryan Callahan in conversation to discuss the end of his playing career, his transition to broadcasting and a couple of fabulous stories; memories of Torts and a detailed recollection of his trade from NYR to TBL.

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Ray and Dregs with your Tuesday Headlines!

Some chatter around Connor Bedard and his media availabilities. Teammate Taylor Hall thinks he doing too much, the fellas question his absence from the TO media scrums. Auston Matthews is off to a hot start... how much is starting the year healthy contributing to his torrid goal-scoring pace? Vegas' hot start flies under the radar while the Oilers struggles grab the attention. Paul Maurice with some wonderful advice for rookies playing their first game... and Ray shares some great stories from his pro debut.

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, an informative discussion around player agents and how a player might choose his representation. Also, which father/son NHL duos play the most like one another?

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In Headlines, the guys update the pride tape situation and the possibility of a pushback from individual players. Canucks beat up the Oilers and the Leafs outlast the Habs in a shootout in early season action.

Martin Biron in conversation to discuss the Buffalo Sabres' immediate future and the significance of their recently signed player extensions. Then, a look at goaltending situations around the league and Marty relates to Thatcher Demko with a story about a night he had trouble keeping his pre-game meal down.

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Ray is super excited to be broadcasting Connor Bedard's first NHL game. The Jets surprise everyone by signing Hellebuyck and Scheifele to 7-year extensions.

Dissecting the divisions. Risers and fallers? Who makes the playoffs?

Ray feels the Maple Leafs have a clear path to winning the Atlantic. Pittsburgh, Carolina & Jersey all in the mix in the Metro. Dallas & Colorado to compete for the Central crown... but Vegas and Edmonton out of the Pacific expected to be the class of the West.

In Ask Ray & Dregs anything... does Ray still take cold showers? And how did he enjoy playing for Al Arbour? 

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Will the forthcoming cap increase affect how next year's RFAs handle extension negotiations this season? What does the start of the year look like for Ottawa with Shane Pinto and Josh Norris' statuses uncertain. Brendan Gallagher might be a 4th line player in Montreal. A bevy of 19-year olds are pushing to make difficult decisions for GMs. Minten, Poitras, Benson among them.

Ask Ray & Dregs Anything checks in on the Lightning's goalie situation, where Dregs gets his "insider Info" from and if Ray has collected any cherished memorabilia over the years.

Then a breakdown of TSN's top 50 players list, with a focus on how Ray would have ranked the top 5.

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