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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger, two of the biggest names in the game join forces for The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast. Providing expert insight, analysis and opinions on what's happening on and off the ice in an entertaining personality-laden style that you won't find anywhere else.
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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the last 2 podcasts sound so terrible, like their in a submarine or something
Great start so far fellas, one thing I will say is there is already too much focus on the maple leafs. There's 30 other teams
Great stuff! More coach and player interviews/story telling sessions, please.
cant wait for episode 1 today!
Looking forward for this podcast!