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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 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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