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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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