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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on a busy few days around the league in the wake of the trade deadline. Matt Rempe in hot water after another hit to the head and game ejection. John Tortorella suspended 2 games after being ejected by Wes McCauley. Thoughts on the Wild pulling their goalie to go 4 on 3 in OT. Jets depth is very impressive. Thatcher Demko on the shelf for 2-4 weeks, how will the Canucks fare without him? Gabe Landeskog prepping for a playoff return? Same goes for the NY...

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down a busy trade deadline period and look at which teams have done their best to pull away from the pack for the stretch run. Vegas surprises again with Hertl acquisition. Jets improve but have a tough road through the central. Oilers are a good team but need Stu Skinner to excel. Craig Conroy stayed true to his word on expiring contracts but now needs to mend the Markstrom situation. Colorado's targeted moves makes them a very tough out for anyone....

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the week's headlines and ramp up to the trade deadline. Lindy Ruff fired from NJ Devils. Leafs uninspired loss to the Bruins in what could have been a playoff preview. A rash of nasty on-ice incidents and what should be done to quell them. Jamie "Noodles" McLennan joins to talk about all things related to Mikka Kiprusoff's jersey retirement in Calgary and the potential activity (or lack thereof) in the goalie trade market. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger on the NHL's biggest stories as the trade deadline approaches. Chris Tanev traded to Dallas in complicated a 3-team deal. Did Craig Conroy set the market for this type of deal going forward? Elias Pettersson (apparently) went from no talks at all to a deal being close at hand. What happened?  Hurricanes GM Don Waddell joins to give some insight on brokering tricky deals at trade deadline time and shares some great stories about his connection the Miracle on...

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look around the league to identify buyers and sellers... but the most interesting teams might be the ones that have to decide for themselves. Flyers, Kraken, Devils and Flames all fall into that category. Which Canadian teams will be looking to add before March 8? Leafs, Oilers, Canucks are likely to be involved... maybe the Jets? Also checking in on Matt Rempe, the Chelios jersey retirement night and Sid and Tony Granato's heartfelt exchange on TNT. See...

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger have all your big stories from the NHL! Auston Matthews gets 50 & 51 in a homecoming game against the Coyotes. Mitchell Marner playing very well lately (somewhat) in his linemate's shadow. Kyle Dubas met with the media and explained that a rebuild is not really a possibility the way the Penguins are currently constructed. Rangers, Panthers and Bruins appear to be the class of the East... who can challenge them? Wild game between Boston and Edmonton ended in...

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger look at some goings-on in Tim Hortons Headlines. NHL Stadium Series was a huge success. Massive spectacle and great games. Rangers back on track. Can Patrick Roy fix the Isles with their current roster? '26 all-star game to be hosted by the Isles... great setup or logistical issue being outside of Manhattan? Jagr sweater retirement in Pittsburg delivered some fantastic moments. Auston Matthews pushing for 70 goals? Where does he fit in the Hart Trophy...

Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger examine some big headlines in the NHL include breaking news on CBJ GM Jarmo Kekäläinen being relieved of his duties. An unsurprising development as part of a tumultuous season in Columbus. The Morgan Rielly suspension continues to provide drama as several parties are upset about the length suspension being leaked early. Phil Kessel visiting Vancouver to see if he might be a fit for a surprising contender. Flyers President Keith Jones joins to discuss they...

Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger deep dive on the Morgan Rielly/Ridley Greig incident. What will it mean for the Leafs to be without Rielly? Lots for Brad Treliving to consider as Joe Woll is poised to return and Boston seems to be within reach. Oilers Kane/Perry/Draisaitl line is set to ruffle some feathers, the Winnipeg Jets are struggling to find their game since the All-Star break and are the Rangers in or out of the "contender" conversation? Ask Ray & Dregs Anything covers...

Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger look at the goings-on across the league over the past few days. An unfortunate injury for Mikhail Sergachev, Brenden Dillon suspended 3 games, Oilers streak is done at 16. What should Edmonton's top trade priority be? What about Toronto? Former Minnesota Wild coach Dean Evason joins the guys to talk about how he's spending his time away from the game, how soon he wants to be back and that his ulitmate goal is still to win a Stanley Cup. See...

Darren Dreger welcomes a returning Ray Ferraro to chat about all things All-Star, McLellan out as coach in LA and the subsequent moves behind the Kings bench... as well as a further debrief on last week's big trades for Winnipeg and Vancouver. Torts with an honest assessment of Scott Laughton's play as his name makes the rounds in trade rumours and thoughts on next year's 4-Nations Cup instead of an all-star game. Plus a thoughtful discussion in Ask Ray and Dregs anything about what type of...

O-Dog returns to join Darren Dreger on a day where a LOT of news broke while we were recording. Jets and Canucks shifting power in the west with the Monahan and Lindholm deals. Big pressure in the Toronto market to keep up with the proverbial Joneses. Todd McLellan is fired from his position in LA to be replaced for the rest of the season by Jim Hiller. A deal has been finalized between the IIHF and NHL to have players return to the Olympics and some thoughts about the NHL All-Star fantasy...