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 opinion...
Jets Analyst Kevin Sawyer! Headlines: Playoff cap coming, Maple Leaf analytics and Tocchet testy.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday Headlines: Accusations made, losses piling up for NYR, Avs goalie overhaul, Kings ascending & more!
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Team USA & Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. 4 Nations Face-Off rosters announced!
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Headlines: Rangers in a bad spot, Devils are a force, Jiricek trade, Team Canada, Ask Ray and Dregs.
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Flames GM Craig Conroy in conversation. Plus: Weird games, new coach bumps and league parity.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.