The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast

McDavid’s Mythic Moment, Marner Steps Up, Binnington’s Redemption & 4-Nations Fallout Feb 21, 2025

Connor McDavid sealed Canada’s 4-Nations victory with a thrilling overtime winner, drawing instant comparisons to Crosby’s 2010 Golden Goal—a poetic passing of the torch. Mitch Marner rose to the occasion, Jordan Binnington silenced critics and Nate MacKinnon earned MVP honours, showcasing his elite skating and scoring ability. Marchand’s postgame jab hinted at pregame bulletin-board material, likely fueled by the Tkachuk brothers’ comments. Young defensemen Thomas Harley and Jake Sanderson shined under pressure, making strong cases for Olympic roster spots. Meanwhile, injuries to key players could have lasting NHL implications, highlighting why teams remain cautious about international tournaments. And with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching, speculation swirls around the futures of Brayden Schenn and even Binnington—whose stock has certainly risen in the past 2 weeks.

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Rematch Loading! USA vs. Canada: 4-Nations Showdown. Injuries & Line Combos. Ask R&D Anything! Feb 18, 2025

USA vs. Canada in the 4-Nations Face-Off championship is set for an intense rematch, but Team USA faces key health concerns: Charlie McAvoy is out, a major loss for their transition game, while Auston Matthews should suit up despite missing the Sweden game. The Tkachuk brothers, always the emotional core of Team USA, are unlikely to miss the final. Winning twice against the same team in international play is tough, but the teams are so close, the result could come down to a single break, miscue or save. USA seems to hold the edge in goal with Hellebuyck’s consistency over Binnington. Canada struggled late vs. Finland, some missed details highlighted just how small the margins will be in the final. Roster construction was naturally re-evaluated by fans and media after the physicality on Saturday; Tom Wilson or Hyman might have helped with the heavy lifting. Chemistry matters, and Canada seems to have found something with Stone and Point alongside McDavid. And then there’s Sidney Crosby—his clutch performance, capped with an emphatic celebration, reinforces his international legacy just as Jon Cooper stated.

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything we talk about 4-Nations rule tweaks, Elias Petterssons's quiet tournament and Ray's rough stuff with his brothers-in-law.

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Crosby Shines, Marner Snipes, Theodore Injured. Plus, Darren Pang on all Things 4-Nations! Feb 13, 2025

Sidney Crosby stole the show in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener on Wednesday evening with a three-point performance, earning praise from Jon Cooper and fellow players. His presence alone was impactful, but his play on the ice went above and beyond. Mitch Marner had a strong game, though his chemistry with Connor McDavid wasn’t seamless—both are puck carriers, so time will tell if they can click. Shea Theodore’s injury raises questions about defensive pairings, with Ray expecting Travis Sanheim to slot in alongside Drew Doughty. In net, Binnington allowed a questionable goal but redeemed himself with key saves late. Does he start Canada's 2nd game as well?

Then, TNT Analyst Darren Pang joins the fellas to discuss the incredible atmosphere in Montreal, Canada's dominant first 20 and some thoughts on the goaltenders.

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Crosby Will Play, Four Nations Intensity & Draisaitl’s 60-Goal Chase | Ask Ray & Dregs Anything Feb 10, 2025

Crosby in, Quinn Hughes out. Doughty replaces Pietrangelo. Plenty of factors at play when it comes to players having to make these difficult decisions. Ray believes it will be an intense, competitive tournament, especially with an Olympic year looming. The Capitals, second in the NHL, should benefit from a full-team break, avoiding injury risks. Meanwhile, Leon Draisaitl’s scoring pace raises the question—can he hit 60 goals? Ray believes it’s within reach.

Plus, in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything: the Calder Trophy race heats up, speculation on Brock Boeser's future and getting the giggles while on the air.

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Four Nations on Deck, Trade Chatter Heats Up & "Iron" Mike Keenan Talks Hockey & His New Book Feb 06, 2025

Four Nations face-off is just around the corner and potential injury replacements are top of mind as the status of Sidney Crosby, Quinn Hughes and others are unknown. NHL action continues through Sunday and injury replacements must be named by Monday, but Alex Pietrangelo’s spot remains open, with Kings brass pushing for Drew Doughty. Trade chatter is expected to heat up post-tournament, with Boston and St. Louis falling out of the playoff race—Brad Marchand and Brayden Schenn are rumoured trade candidates. Brock Nelson could also be on the move if the Islanders, despite recent success, decide to capitalize on interest, especially with Mathew Barzal injured. Meanwhile, Marcus Pettersson’s extension in Vancouver solidifies their blue line, adding to a strong defensive core under Jim Rutherford’s leadership.

Then, "Iron" Mike Keenan joins us to discuss writing his new book, trading Savard for Chelios as a young executive and divvying up minutes amongst a superstar-laden team for the '87 Canada Cup.

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Hammer Dropped on Hartman, Big Trade Shake-Ups, UFAs Set to Cash In – Plus Ask Ray & Dregs Anything! Feb 04, 2025

Ryan Hartman gets a 10-game suspension for slamming Tim Stützle’s head into the ice, continuing a pattern of reckless play of which Ray Ferraro is not a fan. Major trades shake up the league, with JT Miller landing in New York, the Canucks still needing a centre, and Dallas using their ample cap space to add needed depth. The Flames and Flyers swap 4 forwards, while the Oilers look for a penalty killer, but is a goaltending upgrade also on the table? With the salary cap expected to rise above $113M in three years, this summer's UFAs like Marner, Tavares and Rantanen are set to cash in immediately.

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, we look at the Sens goaltending situation, referees on broadcasts and if Sid & Ovie might go into the HOF early.

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Doughty Returns, Canucks’ Climb, Crosby’s OT Magic & Ask Ray and Dregs Anything! Jan 30, 2025

Drew Doughty returns to the Kings’ lineup, playing big minutes but shaking off some rust. The guys wonder how LA can keep Brandt Clarke in the mix and whether Doughty could replace Pietrangelo at 4-Nations. Mark Stone’s hit on Heiskanen sparks discussion, but Ray sees no need for extra discipline. The Canucks climb into a wildcard spot behind Demko and Hughes, though internal drama lingers. JT Miller sidesteps Rutherford’s blunt comments, while Brandon Saad’s contract termination hints at interest from contenders. Plus, Crosby delivers a vintage OT winner, keeping the Penguins’ playoff hopes alive.

Then, in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, 4-Nations longshots, Ray and Cammi's cone of silence and worst travel partners!

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Rantanen Trade Fallout: Canes not done? Avs cap concerns. Plus, Gord Miller on 4-Nations and more! Jan 28, 2025

Breaking down the Mikko Rantanen trade, including his stated willingness to take a discount to stay in Colorado and the Avalanche’s future cap situation. Carolina gains a much-needed scoring boost, though questions about centre depth remain. The fellas question the Blackhawks involvement in the deal including what Kyle Davidson did or didn't know about the bigger deal. Imagine the speculation on a potential free-agency showdown this summer between Rantanen and Mitch Marner in the centre of the universe! The episode also touches on the Canucks’ ongoing turmoil despite recent wins and reports of internal tensions impacting their trade plans.

Then, TSN's Gord Miller joins to discuss Alex Pietrangelo pulling out of the 4-Nations Face-Off and if others may follow. Plus, a bigger picture look at the changing landscape of international hockey with the Olympics and a future World Cup of Hockey upcoming.

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Zach Hyman: Out of the Bubble! Plus, Oilers dominate rematch with Canucks. Markstrom, Lowry injured. Jan 24, 2025

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the Oilers' dominant win in their rematch with the Canucks, where the hype fizzled, and Edmonton shone. Connor Garland entered as public enemy #1, but Corey Perry stole the spotlight with his classic antics and the Canucks failed to respond. Rick Tocchet called out his team’s discipline postgame, while Demko’s struggles and a tough matchup against the Caps loom. Elsewhere, Markstrom’s injury impacts the Devils & the 4-Nations Face-Off, Lowry’s absence raises questions for the Jets and Toews is likely off the board this season.

Then, Zach Hyman joins us to talk about ditching the bubble, the midseason grind, and the importance of playoff home ice. Plus, his new perspective on being a hockey franchise owner.

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Suspensions & Speculation. McDavid & Myers. Miller & Petey. Leafs stars shine, Jets roughed up. Jan 21, 2025

McDavid and Myers each get 3 game suspensions, but were the infractions the same?Protecting superstars without giving them a free pass remains a challenge, especially in heated games like these. Canucks GM Patrik Allvin addressed speculation about Miller, Pettersson, and Tocchet, staying upfront but vague. The Jets’ big loss sparked frustration but might serve as a wake-up call, while the Leafs’ stars stepped up in a key win over Tampa. Meanwhile, young teams like Montreal and Ottawa are turning heads, and LA delivered an emotional tribute to first responders.

In Ask Ray & Dregs Anything, we discuss if Matthews’ lacrosse goal attempt was tougher because of the rolling puck? Plus, how do (or should) veterans handle a potential Pettersson-Miller conflict?

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McDavid Milestone, Decisions loom in Boston, Leafs Without JT, and Lowry’s Rise in Winnipeg Jan 16, 2025

Connor McDavid surpasses Jari Kurri on the Oilers' all-time points list while Edmonton remains red-hot since late November, but will 97's wallet be lighter for his elbow on Marcus Johansson? The Bruins face big decisions as Cam Neely weighs buying versus retooling, with playoff pressure mounting. Meanwhile, Todd McLennan holds nothing back after Detroit's win streak is ended by San Jose, and the sliding Leafs face a stretch without John Tavares, while Winnipeg discovers unexpected depth in Adam Lowry.

Then, in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything: How much do IR players interact with the rest of the team? What's your fantasy location for an outdoor game? Who or what get's credit for the Caps amazing season? Rapid fire and more!

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Klingberg drawing interest, Darcy Kuemper interview, Four Nations Face-Off injury concerns Jan 14, 2025

John Klingberg is drawing interest from Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton, with up to seven teams potentially in the mix. While he’s likely looking at a league-minimum deal, teams will need to weigh the cost of creating a roster spot for him. Plus, Auston Matthews and Linus Ullmark face tough decisions about their participation in the Four Nations Faceoff tournament due to injury concerns. Dean Evason and the Blue Jackets are surprising playoff contenders, while Seattle sits 10 points out of a Wildcard and faces major roster questions.

Then, Darcy Kuemper reflects on battling LA's recent playoff foes from Edmonton this season, the challenges of being traded mid-season vs. offseason, and how Drew Doughty’s leadership raises team competitiveness. He also shares personal moments, including his wife’s thoughtful gift commemorating his Stanley Cup win.

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Bedard Shines, Bruins Struggle, Metro Tightens, and Wildcard Races Heat Up in East & West Jan 09, 2025

Connor Bedard starred with a goal and assist in Chicago's streak-busting win over Colorado, while Boston's struggles continued with five straight losses, sparking "Fire Sweeney" chants. The Devils limp into MSG after losing 4 of 5, while Carolina's inconsistency leaves the Metro wide open. Comparing Rod Brind’Amour and Craig Berube’s coaching philosophies, which both highlight work ethic and consistency. In the East, a tight wildcard race sees the Sabres just 7 points out despite being in last place, while in the West, Dallas battles Colorado for Central supremacy as Vegas maintains a slim Pacific lead.

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Headlines: Habs Climb into Wildcard. Trade Talk: Canucks, Vegas, Jets, Flyers, Leafs, Canes. Ask R&D Anything! Jan 07, 2025

In Headlines: Montreal's recent surge has them in a wildcard spot, driven by strong performances from Suzuki and Hutson, raising questions about the Habs' playoff potential. Vancouver continues to battle inconsistency, with key players returning but trade speculation looming. Top teams like Vegas and Winnipeg are eyeing upgrades, while Scott Laughton’s availability could spark interest from contenders like Toronto. The Hurricanes may quietly make a big move, and San Jose is expected to shake things up.

In ask Ray and Dregs Anything, the fellas discuss team chemistry, Leon Draisaitl’s MVP case, and playoff dark horses, with Detroit and Ottawa drawing attention in the East.

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Headlines: Matthews to miss 6th straight. Kings blank the Devils. Avs win 5th in a row as Blackwood signs extension. Blackhawks underwhelm at Winter Classic. Dallas PP struggles. Jan 02, 2025

Time Hortons Headlines: Leafs' Matthews will miss his 15th of the season, 6th straight game. The Kings have a shutout win over the Devils. Avalanche are clawing up for 2nd in the Central division as they win 5 in a row. Blackwood signs 5 year extension. Gamble or good investment? Dallas PP struggles. The Blackhawks underwhelm at the Winter Classic.

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Not so Happy New Year for Preds and Rangers. Canucks infirmary growing. Stars fined. Previewing Canada/USA and Winter Classic. Ask R&D Anything! Dec 31, 2024

The Predators and Rangers continue to struggle, with Nashville sitting 30th in the NHL and New York 26th, both falling short of expectations. Weekend hits saw Timo Meier and Tyler Bertuzzi ejected for dangerous plays, sparking debate over penalty enforcement. Injuries to Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson raise questions about Vancouver’s trade urgency. The Dallas Stars face a $100K fine for violating CBA rules with a Boxing Day skate. As the Winter Classic approaches, focus shifts to USA vs. Canada at the World Juniors, with both teams looking to rebound from surprising losses.

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Headlines: Rangers reeling, Rempe suspended, Canuck drama and World Juniors! Gord Miller guest hosts! Dec 24, 2024

With Ray Ferraro vacationing overseas, Gord Miller sits in with Darren Dreger to discuss NYR in a rut; team scoring is way down and their top tier players have a higher level of excellence to achieve. Thoughts on the Matt Rempe suspension and his future in the league. Jets looking elite again as they take down the Leafs. Plus: 4-Nations snubs playing well, Canuck drama extended and Gord's musings on the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships.

Then, a special Ask Gord and Dregs Anything talks World Junior memories and how media folks handle (potentially) testy personal relationships with players and management.

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Devils HC Sheldon Keefe in conversation. Plus: trade talk around Habs, Preds, NYR, Kraken & Sabres. Dec 20, 2024

Ray and Dregs review some recent trades as the NHL hits the holiday roster freeze. Habs and Preds swap right-handed defenders. Shakeup for Nashville? Habs setting up another move? Kappo Kakko finds a new home in Seattle, big opportunity for him there with Jordan Eberle out. Sabres are willing to move a top player but what should they be looking for in return. Celebrating the warrior spirit in players like Zach Hyman and Brady Tkachuk, who both contributed on Thursday night despite being worse for wear.

Then, Devils bench boss Sheldon Keefe joins the fellas to reveal new details about his career journey from Toronto to New Jersey, coaching bright, young players in both cities and to talk about his infamous fight with Ray Ferraro and how another TSN personality factored into the dispute.

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Headlines: Stars in the spotlight (good and bad) in Cup Final rematch. Plus: Canucks, Sabres, Leafs and Ask R&D Anything! Dec 17, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down a wild Stanley Cup Final rematch which saw the Panthers again outlast the Oilers in an exciting but mistake-filled affair. Evan Bouchard's tough night started early and Zach Hyman showed a ton of grit after taking a puck to the nose and returning. Kiefer Sherwood with a natural hat trick for the Canucks but it was trade rumours that were the bigger story of the day for Vancouver. Reaction to Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula unconventionally joining the team on the road in Montreal. Speculation Tavares' next contract/role with the Leafs.

Then in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, broadcast game prep and sleep-in stories!

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Jets Analyst Kevin Sawyer! Headlines: Playoff cap coming, Maple Leaf analytics and Tocchet testy. Dec 12, 2024

Ray and Dregs put a wrap on the BOG meetings in Florida this week. Is a playoff salary cap coming? Tax equalization and promoting the league worldwide also created some constructive chatter. 30 games into the season and league-wide parity is more obvious than ever, is that better than the alternative? Discussing the relevancy of some Maple Leaf analytics pointing in the wrong direction. Plus, Canucks coach Rick Tocchet's testy exchange with a reporter over Elias Pettersson.

Then, the fellas are joined by Winnipeg Jets TV analyst Kevin Sawyer to discuss his position when things got tense against the Bruins, how Adam Lowry carries himself as captain and a couple of great stories about running goalies and Ray's pristine tool collection.

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Tuesday Headlines: Accusations made, losses piling up for NYR, Avs goalie overhaul, Kings ascending & more! Dec 10, 2024

Usually subdued BOG meetings upended by Sens owner Michael Andlauer's "soft-tampering" charges in the direction of the New York Rangers. NYR have their own problems as struggles on the ice continue with a loss to the Blackhawks. The Avalanche have completely revamped their goaltending tandem in a 10 day stretch. Kings are the hottest team in the league, what will their upcoming 7-game road trip tell us? Preparations are already underway for Ovie to become the league's all time leading goal scorer!!

Ryan Rishaug stirs from his slumber to host Ask Ray and Dregs Anything. This all-travel edition delivers some laughs and useful travel tips. No wait, just laughs.

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Team USA & Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. 4 Nations Face-Off rosters announced! Dec 05, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger dissect Team Canada's officially announced 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Surprises & snubs, plus the choices that were made and why. Comparing to Team USA and who might have an advantage in a short format tournament.

Then, we are joined in conversation by Team USA and Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin to discuss what's being called the best American team ever assembled; why they will gameplan around the players that they have and not the other way around and his long relationship with the Tkachuk brothers.

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Headlines: Rangers in a bad spot, Devils are a force, Jiricek trade, Team Canada, Ask Ray and Dregs. Dec 03, 2024

Ray and Dregs on the hot topics of the week. Rangers have lost 6 of 7, Chytil and Panarin ride some pine... feels like it could all be connected to the very public trade rumours surrounding the team. The New Jersey Devils are healthy and thriving with offseason size added to their depth of skill, and now goaltending is a strength as well. Jiricek trade and Team USA roster will get more attention with Bill Guerin as our guest on Thursday's episode... but today, the projected roster for Team Canada takes the spotlight. Who do the fellas think will make the cut?

Then, in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, is the Sharks rebuild ahead of schedule? And how have the Canucks managed to bank points with all the injury issues that have affected them so far this season?

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Flames GM Craig Conroy in conversation. Plus: Weird games, new coach bumps and league parity. Nov 28, 2024

In Headlines, Ray and Dregs look at how Paul Maurice's non-bag-skate technique seemed to pay off the the Florida Panthers. Then, some weird games on Wednesday; Ottawa wins with 11 shots for, Charlie Lindgren scores an own goal for the ages and Dallas lays an egg against the struggling Blackhawks. Plus, new coach bumps in Boston and St. Louis and some tough love in Montreal.

Then, our interview with Flames GM Craig Conroy looks at how some early success seemed to galvanize the roster, positive play from their unproven goalie tandem and the excitement of a new arena on the way that already has shovels in the ground.

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Monday Headlines! Mid-season coaching carousel, parity abounds, first quarter surprises and Ask R&D Anything! Nov 25, 2024

That didn't take long! Ray and Dregs discuss Jim Montgomery being named the new HC of the St. Louis Blues only 5 days after being dismissed by the Boston Bruins. How might Drew Bannister be feeling? Is Todd McLellan the next man up? Ebbs and flows of a season are apparent as the Florida Panthers are now 1-5 in their last 6. Bad vibes in Ottawa as the Sens continue to struggle and the fans are rightfully growing restless. Should Quinn Hughes have received a major penalty and which players/teams have been the biggest surprise on the first quarter of the season?

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, we look at faceoff ejections, shootout moves and the behind-the-scenes machinations of hiring and firing coaches.

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Thursday Headlines: Whitecloud hit on Knies, Montgomery fired, hotseats, drama and injuries. Nov 21, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies and the ensuing chaos and controversy. Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday, but there's plenty of blame to go around in Beantown. Are seats getting hot in Nashville and Detroit after lacklustre starts continue for both teams? Checking in on JT Miller's situation and Ovie's injury status.

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Reaves out 5 games, 4 Nations roster talk, Pettersson rolling, Ovechkin within 30. Nov 18, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss the Reaves suspension: Too much, too little or just right? Is Evan Bouchard in the mix for Canada at 4 Nations? Elias Petterson on a hot streak while JT Miller struggles. Alex Ovechkin gets himself within 30.
In Ask Ray & Dregs Anything, the guys discuss Connor Bedard. Any chance he makes 4 Nations? Dregs pulls back the curtain on Insider Trading. Ray looks back to the '93 playoffs, and the guys discuss The Jake Paul / Mike Tyson fight.

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Jets HC Scott Arniel interview! Plus: Are the Avs back? Thoughts on Utah, 97 at 999, video reviews & condensed schedules. Nov 14, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss the surging Colorado Avalanche on a 3-game win streak. Connor McDavid is the 99th player to score 999 points... will his next one come tonight? Utah HC proving to be a fun team to watch as they grab an unlikely win over the Hurricanes. Video reviews abound in the Leafs/Caps game... but Craig Berube was not exactly in agreement with their outcomes. Games per week per team will be even higher next season as the schedule condenses for the Olympics, should players and GMs be concerned?

Then, we're joined by Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel to discuss his transition to the head coaching job, Kyle Connor's 200-foot game and bringing coaches from all departments together to share ideas.

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HHOF Class of 2024. Plus: Pens roughed up, Canes & Jets soaring, Habs inconsistent, injury woes in Toronto. Nov 12, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger with thoughts on the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024. Stars dropped 6 on Pittsburgh in the first period, Pens outlook is bleak right now. Hurricanes and Jets are exceeding all expectations so far this season. Inconsistency in Montreal is a tough pill to swallow for Martin St. Louis. Leafs bitten by the injury bug but the PP has surprisingly improved without their captain.

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, has John Tortorella been proven right in the Michkov situation? Plus, Ray reminisces about playing against some legendary Russians before they were household names.

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CBJ Head Coach Dean Evason Interview. Plus: Preds, Jets and HHOF class. Nov 07, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the stories making headlines in the hockey world. Preds GM Barry Trotz dropped an "R-Word" in a recent interview: Rebuild! Plenty of questions to be answered in Nashville right now. Winnipeg might be the best story in hockey and they face a defining stretch in their next 6 games. Ray with some love for the upcoming HHOF inductees.

Then, Blue Jackets head coach, Dean Evason joins the fellas to talk about how the organization pushed through the early days of the Gaudreau brothers tragedy, players who have surprised him and if he thinks he'll ever get used to the cannon going off!

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Goalie Day with Noodles and Dregs! Hellebuyck's interference plea, Kuemper/Allen shutouts, 4 Nations hopefuls Nov 05, 2024

Jamie McLennan filling in for Ray Ferraro with Darren Dreger and the show has a decidedly "between-the-pipes" kind of feel to it. Connor Hellebuyck expresses his disbelief of the non-interference call against the Bolts. Darcy Kuemper blanks the still-struggling Predators. Jake Allen and the Devils lay a goose-egg on the McDavid-less Oilers.

In our Aecon Ask Ray and Dregs Anything segment, the fellas address Team Canada's goaltending situation, some statistical anomalies and hypothetical fight analysis that you won't want to miss.

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Caps HC Spencer Carbery! Plus: Boston flounders, Canes roll, Oilers rebound. Nov 01, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the headlines of the week. Bruins players in a frustration/lack of confidence cycle. Hurricanes pushing back against those who thought this year might be a regression. McDavid return timeline could be shorter than expected, Drai and the fellas dominated Nashville without their captain.

Then, an entertaining chat with Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery. He talks about the reasons the team has gelled so quickly, what it's like having 2 right-catching goalies and how you coach up an 800 goal scorer in your first HC gig in the NHL.

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McDavid Injured, Stamkos Honoured. Plus: checking in on Leafs, Jets, Vegas Oct 29, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss the injury Connor McDavid suffered in Columbus on Monday night. Steven Stamkos was honoured in Tampa Bay and there wasn't a dry eye in the house... or behind the bench. Leafs hand the Jets their first loss of the season... but Kyle Connor shone once again for Winnipeg. Vegas' strong start continues, are they legit contenders?

Then in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything: a hopeful Avs fan, a crisis of conscience and a moral dilemma.

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Chris Mason Interview! Headlines: Underwhelming starts. Are the Caps for real? Philly line blender and Trouba hit. Oct 24, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine the underwhelming starts of Nashville, Colorado, Edmonton and Boston. On the other side of the coin, the Caps are 5-1 and scoring at a pace that was unthinkable last season. Are youth and lack of centre experience fuelling the line blender that Tortz is currently employing? Plus, Trouba hit on Barron: "Clean and mean".

Then, we're joined by Preds colour man Chris Mason to talk about the team's early struggles, why the team might still be looking for another centre and how Nashville has become a destination for fans and players.

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Tuesday Headlines: Leafs a different team? Can Nashville bounce back? Ovy watch and Ask Us Anything! Oct 22, 2024

In this episode, Ray and Dregs discuss the Leafs' dominant win over Tampa Bay, where Vasilevskiy was pulled after the second period. Debating if the Leafs have finally matured, as Matthews and the team seem to prioritize winning over individual stats. Shifting to Nashville, they analyze the Predators' rough 0-5 start and discuss whether it's just bad luck or if they've dug too deep a hole to recover. Checking in on Ovechkin’s chase for Gretzky’s goal record, with Ray betting he’ll break it even if he has to use a walker.

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything we talk Jets, Oilers PP and funny guys.

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Utah HC Dylan Guenther Interview! Headlines: Players, coaches, GMs feeling heat for poor starts? Rangers and Tampa excelling early. Oct 18, 2024

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger with the headlines of the week. Are any "seats" getting hot in Colorado, Nashville or Detroit due to their slow starts? Ray thinks there is one in particular who might be feeling it. Back to back clunkers for the Habs lead to an honest assessment from Nick Suzuki. Thoughts on Elias Pettersson continuing to struggle for the Canucks. Rangers and Lightning on the opposite side of things, proving to be early front-runners in the East. Will Kris Knoblauch's (brief) benching of Leon Draisaitl prove to be a turning point in the Oilers' season?

Then, Utah HC's Dylan Guenther joins Dregs to discuss his squad's great start, scoring the team's first goal in its new home and how impulse purchases at Costco can get a little extravagant.

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Oilers, Avs struggle out of the gate. Flames, Jets & Utah surprise. Thanksgiving Ask R&D Anything! Oct 14, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger with your (Canadian) Thanksgiving Monday Headlines! Oilers' troubles are just scoring and keeping them out of their own net... but video review didn't do them any favours against the Flames. Avs can't get a save and Nate MacKinnon is visibly frustrated. Dylan Guenther and Utah HC off to a terrific start. Connor Bedard hasn't missed a beat, Hawks might not be good this year, but they'll be interesting. Jets have been sneaky good out of the gate, can they sustain it?

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything we predict goal totals for Matthew Knies, talk favourite Thanksgiving foods and more!

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Steven Stamkos Interview! Plus: 24/25 Season underway with some surprising early results. Oct 10, 2024

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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Predictions and Storytime: Swayman signs, division frontrunners, Ask Ray & Dregs Oct 07, 2024

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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Thursday Headlines: Atlantic Tensions, Global Series, Ask Ray & Dregs Oct 03, 2024

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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Garth Snow Interview! Laine hurt, Xhekaj response, pre-season injury woes Sep 30, 2024

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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Cup or Bust for Rangers? Plus: Ceiling for the Flames, Trade Assets in Anaheim & Ask R&D Anything! Sep 26, 2024

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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Stanley Cup Champion Paul Maurice in conversation. Plus, Swayman, Leafs and Laine. Sep 23, 2024

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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Free Agent Frenzy does not disappoint. Preds, Oilers, Leafs, Canucks make big splashes. Jul 02, 2024

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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Florida Panthers win their first Stanley Cup! Breakdown of game 7 and all the fallout. Jun 26, 2024

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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McDavid and the Oilers force game 6. Markstrom and PLD trades. Jun 20, 2024

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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Panthers are 1 win away! Oilers getting goalied... again. Cats PK has been huge. Jun 14, 2024

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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Game 2 a must-win for Edmonton? D-pairing scrutiny, how to solve Bobrovsky, Panthers will be better. Jun 10, 2024

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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Stanley Cup Final Preview! Who has the edge and where? Jun 04, 2024

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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Struddy breaks down the WCF! Nurse comes alive. Knoblauch takes risks. Tanev leaves with apparent injury. Shesterkin looking strong. May 30, 2024

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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Hintz helps Stars surge. Trouba avoids suspension. Bylsma headed to Seattle. May 28, 2024

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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Conference Finals underway! McDavid's wild game, Goaltending battles. Keefe to the Devils, Arniel promoted in Winnipeg, Waddell leaving Carolina. May 25, 2024

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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Final Four! Previewing both conference finals matchups. Plus Berube's expectations & other coaching news. May 22, 2024

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/Canucks headed for game 7! Top teams to battle in ECF, Brind'Amour extended, Berube hired. May 19, 2024

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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Oilers/Canucks: Silovs surprises, McDavid roughed up. Dallas is rolling, Bruins in a spot, Canes hang on. May 13, 2024

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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Sheldon Keefe fired: replacement speculation. Florida/Boston gets spicy. Canucks storm back. May 09, 2024

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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Coaches in the spotlight: Green in Ottawa, Bowness retires, Berube Rumblings, Keefe's status. Plus: Leafs eliminated, Oilers/Canucks preview. May 07, 2024

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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Friday Headlines! Leafs/Bruins going 7. Canucks try to avoid the same. Vegas might be out of steam. May 03, 2024

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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Leafs & Preds force game 6. No such luck for Jets & Isles. Oilers look to advance. Best of 3 to decide Stars/Knights. May 01, 2024

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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Cats & Canes up 3-0. Bostons's goalie rotation to continue? Avs are tough at home. Demko nearly irreplaceable. Apr 26, 2024

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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Wild one in Winnipeg, Canucks triumphant return, Leafs need to play like the Leafs, Oilers game 1 loading. Apr 22, 2024

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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Playoff Preview! O-Dog joins R&D to break down every 1st round series & predict the Cup Final. Apr 19, 2024

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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Final playoff berth hangs in the balance. Plus: Rangers on top. McDavid gets 100A, Mark Stone to return.. Apr 16, 2024

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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Will Arnett: Future Bus Driver. Plus: Coyotes relocation chatter & playoff scenarios. Apr 11, 2024

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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Playoffs loading... East race could go to game 82. No easy out in the West. Oilers bench squabble. Dupont gets exception status. Apr 09, 2024

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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Friday Headlines: East playoff race is tight! Sid & the Pens pushing back. NYR/NJD mayhem. Apr 05, 2024

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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Tuesday Headlines: Ray & Rishaug(?) on Matthews & McDavid chasing big numbers. Sid joins a 2-man club. Torts rips his team's play. Apr 02, 2024

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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Sam Reinhart Interview. Headlines: Yotes end Preds streak, Jets slipping, VGK & EDM climbing, more 50-goal scorers loading? Mar 29, 2024

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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Leafs holding on to third in Atlantic, Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart hit 50, Team rankings, Tortorella walks out on media Mar 26, 2024

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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Remembering Chris Simon, thoughts on fighting, CTE. Recommended tweaks from GM meetings, Torts/Couturier, Dubas/Penguins Mar 21, 2024

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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Devon Toews Interview. GM Meetings: Player safety, playoff salary cap, 3on3 OT, puck over glass review Mar 19, 2024

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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Avs are a powerhouse, Hyman chases 50, Bedard on a clip, Wings scuffle & more! Mar 14, 2024

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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Tuesday Headlines! Rempe ruffles feathers, Torts suspended, OT gets Wild, Demko injured & more! Mar 12, 2024

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?

Plus, ask Ray and Dregs Anything!

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Deadline Dissection: Juggernauts in the West, Carolina & Florida emerge, did the Leafs do enough? Mar 09, 2024

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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Jamie McLennan on Kipper's jersey retirement & goalie trade market. Headlines: Lindy out in NJ, Leafs lose to Boston Mar 05, 2024

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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Don Waddell Interview: Thrasher Plane Memories! Plus, Tanev trade & Petey negotiations. Feb 29, 2024

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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Trade Deadline Countdown: Next set of dominoes poised to fall? Philly, Seattle, Devils, Flames all interesting teams to keep an eye on. Feb 27, 2024

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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Buffalo Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin. Headlines: Mathews gets 50, Penguins in a tough spot, Who are the class of the East? Feb 22, 2024

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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Stadium Series Spectacle! Plus, thoughts on Jagr, Matthews incredible pace, Flames trade situation Feb 20, 2024

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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Keith Jones Convo: Getting the room right in Philly. Plus: Kekäläinen fired, Rielly drama, Kessel in Vancouver Feb 15, 2024

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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Big decisions for Brad Treliving without Morgan Rielly. Headlines: KD Perry line in Edmonton, Jets stumbling out of All-Star, Rangers a contender? Feb 13, 2024

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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Dean Evason in conversation. Headlines: Sergachev injured, Dillon suspended, Oilers/Leafs trade market needs. Feb 08, 2024

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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Ray Returns! All-Star Wrap-up. Hiller adding DJ Smith to staff in LA. Revisiting Jets/Canucks trades. Feb 06, 2024

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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Monahan traded, McLellan fired, NHL back in the Olympics. Feb 02, 2024

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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O-Dog & Dregs? Kings spiral continues, Sens storm back, Tocchet/Petey, What is goalie interference? Jan 30, 2024

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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Rick Bowness interview: raising the bar in Winnipeg. Headlines - Gallagher hit on Pelech, Oilers streak goes to 15, Doughty calls out Kings Jan 26, 2024

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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Corey Perry & Patrick Roy, back in the game. Plus, Chychrun trade chatter, Bruins rolling again. Jan 23, 2024

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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Nick Foligno talks Bedard and "the code". Headlines: Leafs visit Flames, Kraken, Kings & PLD, Eichel injury, Jack Adams favourites Jan 18, 2024

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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Elvis wants out, Fleury moves up, Leafs head west. Plus more in Tuesday Headlines! Jan 16, 2024

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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Trade Chatter Turning Up: Torts unimpressed / Zegras Interest / Flames trade bait / Avs in Cup mode Jan 11, 2024

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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Player Agent J.P. Barry in conversation. Headlines include: Cutter Gauthier trade / Nylander contract / Jets soaring / Canadian contenders? Jan 09, 2024

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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Big Money Men? Headlines Include: Extension numbers for Nylander/Draisaitl, the next chapter in Jets/Wild Rivalry, Leafs McMann major & fallout Jan 04, 2024

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

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World Junior Disappointment: Canada bounced by Czechia in QF. Headlines: Winter Classic, Keefe & the Leafs, Sens Front Office Re-Org, PWHL launch! Jan 02, 2024

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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Jeff O'Neill on Team Canada at the WJC & reviewing 2023's biggest headlines. Dec 29, 2023

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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Goalies Wanted! Headlines look at tendy needs in Toronto/Carolina/Edmonton - plus: Avs respond, Sens struggle, Crosby endures Dec 22, 2023

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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Craig Berube in Conversation: on his dismissal and Jordan Kyrou. Headlines include: Sens fire Smith, Sabres underachieve, Avs frustrated Dec 20, 2023

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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What's next for STL after Berube firing? Analyst Jamie Rivers Interview - Headlines Include: Connors show out in Edmonton / Vilardi goes off against Kings / Who might be available on loan to Team Canada? Dec 14, 2023

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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Busy Week at DoPS: Perron/Gubranson/Strome - More Headlines: Tavares hits 1000/Ovie's slow pace/Rantanen claps back Dec 12, 2023

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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Bruins defying logic, again - Andrew Raycroft in conversation. Headlines include: Oilers all the way back? Barrie/Broberg situations. Leafs looking for a d-man. Dec 07, 2023

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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Pens PP lacks pop / Marchand finds a way in Tuesday's Headlines. Plus: Yotes roll, Hughes Bowl, goalie dearth and more! Dec 05, 2023

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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