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 t…

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 situat…

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…

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 exac…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 wit…

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 le…

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 an…

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 b…

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…

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 s…

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…

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.R.E.V. Media tarafından oluşturuldu

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 …

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 fi…

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 …

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 w…

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 …

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…

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…

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 t…

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 a…

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.…