Podcasts by The Ray

Bruins defying logic, again - Andrew Raycroft in conversation. Headlines include: Oilers all the way back? Barrie/Broberg situations. Leafs looking for a d-man. from 2023-12-07T16:50:30

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the headlines of the day. Things finally clicking for McDavid and the Oilers as they are winners of 5 in a row. Tyson Barrie and Philip Broberg both seem to be l...

Pens PP lacks pop / Marchand finds a way in Tuesday's Headlines. Plus: Yotes roll, Hughes Bowl, goalie dearth and more! from 2023-12-05T16:20:24

Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger look at what's making news across the NHL and IIHF.

Pittsburgh's power play was expected to excel with the addition of Erik Karlsson, but the opposite has ...

Thursday Headlines: Trade chatter around Canucks, Flames, Leafs, Islanders - McDavid resurgent - Who are the contenders? from 2023-11-30T15:55:17

Ray & Dregs check in on an unfortunate situation with Corey Perry and the Blackhawks. More trades loading? Canucks & Leafs still looking to add to their D-core. Fames and Islanders emerg...

Patrick Kane to the Motor City! Tkachuk brothers mayhem / Dean Evason relieved&more in Tuesday Headlines. from 2023-11-28T16:21:24

Ray & Dregs dig into what's making news around the NHL. Patrick Kane signs a 1-year deal with the Red Wings, things get crazy between the Senators and Panthers including a truly memorable pe...

Jets Soaring: Josh Morrissey Interview - Headlines: Bowness Back / Dads' trip inspires Bruins / Oilers&Wild flounder from 2023-11-24T17:44:44

Friday Headlines: Rick Bowness makes a surprise return to the Jets bench full time, Jim Montgomery with an inspiring pre-game speech to the B's during the Dads' trip. Oilers' GM Ken Holland and ...

Benchings&Breakouts. Tuesday Headlines: Laine sits / Quinn Hughes launches / Nylander heater continues / so do Oilers struggles from 2023-11-21T15:54:55

Ray & Dregs dig into Tuesday's Headlines:

Laine scratched in Columbus, and apparently not too happy about it. Quinn Hughes has taken his game to another level for the Canucks, did the...

Hull Raises Hell: Storytime with Hitch - plus Thursday Headlines! from 2023-11-16T16:38:34

In Thursday's Headlines, Ray and Dregs dig into some positive vibes finally flowing in Edmonton, how impressed they are with Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks and some teams that might rise...

Tuesday Headlines! Oilers coaching change / Zadorov trade request / 2023 HOF class from 2023-11-14T15:45:16

Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger look at everything making news this week in the NHL including some fabulous stories from Ray about newly minted Hall-of-Famers Mike Vernon and Tom Barrasso.

Canadiens' Cole Caufield in conversation - Headlines include: Woodcroft job security / Klingberg's instability / Bedard's 4-point night from 2023-11-10T21:34:43

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger speak with Canadiens' forward Cole Caufield about a variety of topics including his OT winner vs the Red Wings.

Headlines include Jay Woodcroft's job securit...

Tuesday Headlines! Oilers in misery / Praise for the Canucks / Sens coaching situation / Gaudreau benching from 2023-11-07T16:20:20

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ESPN Analyst Kevin Weekes - Headlines include: Sens Shakeup / Flames Falter / Push for Neck-guards from 2023-11-02T15:52:08

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Hallowe'en Headlines! McAvoy facing suspension / Flames in deep / Jumbo retires from 2023-10-31T14:54:27

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Red Wings' Justin Holl in conversation - Headlines on Shane Pinto situation, Alberta teams freefall, Woll steps up for Maple Leafs from 2023-10-27T15:39:14

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Tuesday Headlines! Can't Replace Connor / Debrincat Thriving / Andersson Suspension + More! from 2023-10-24T15:23:39

Ray & Dregs check in on how the Oilers will have to adjust during Connor McDavid's injury absence, as well as Evander Kane's comments on HNIC. Alex Debrincat and the Detroit Red Wings have b...

ESPN Analyst Ryan Callahan - Headlines featuring: Oilers woes, Vegas rolls, Ovie's pace slowing? from 2023-10-20T16:24:30

In Headlines, Ray & Dregs discuss the Oilers early struggles - and on the other side of the coin - the Vegas Golden Knights showing no signs of the dreaded "Stanley Cup Hangover". Alex Ovech...

Tuesday Headlines! Talking Bedard media availability, Matthews hot start&Oilers struggles. from 2023-10-17T15:41:02

Ray and Dregs with your Tuesday Headlines!

Some chatter around Connor Bedard and his media availabilities. Teammate Taylor Hall thinks he doing too much, the fellas question his absence f...

NHL Analyst Martin Biron - Headlines: Bedard Sharp / Leafs-Habs Shootout / Canucks Spank Oilers from 2023-10-13T15:10:08

In Headlines, the guys update the pride tape situation and the possibility of a pushback from individual players. Canucks beat up the Oilers and the Leafs outlast the Habs in a shootout in early...

Tuesday Headlines: Bedard set to Debut / Jets big signings / Divisional Previews! from 2023-10-10T15:06:23

Ray is super excited to be broadcasting Connor Bedard's first NHL game. The Jets surprise everyone by signing Hellebuyck and Scheifele to 7-year extensions.

Dissecting the divisions. Rise...

Friday Headlines! Cap increase on the minds of pending RFAs? / Pinto&Norris / Gally on the 4th line&more! from 2023-10-06T15:51:14

Will the forthcoming cap increase affect how next year's RFAs handle extension negotiations this season? What does the start of the year look like for Ottawa with Shane Pinto and Josh Norris' st...

Ottawa Senators President of Hockey Ops: Steve Staios - Headlines include Bedard, Zegras, Kings&more! from 2023-10-04T14:34:11

In today's headlines: Bedard shining in pre-season... his toolbox appears to be full. Zegras signs a bridge deal in Anaheim... he wants to focus on playing a 200-foot game. Are the LA Kings bein...

Friday Headlines: Vasilevskiy has back surgery / Spicy preseason / Bedard shines&more! from 2023-09-29T15:32:27

Ray and Dregs with your Friday hockey headlines!

How will Vasilevskiy's absence affect the start of the season for Tampa Bay? Preseason getting a little bit testy, Steve Staios joins the ...

We're Back! VGK Captain Mark Stone in conversation. Headlines check in on Babcock/Sens Ownership/Stamkos contract and more! from 2023-09-26T11:00

The boys are back from their summer adventures and there's lots to catch up on in headlines. Addressing the Babcock situation in CBJ, Sens ownership no longer a distraction, Stamkos disappointed...

FREE AGENCY RECAP (Day 1): ‘Be-Leaf’ in Reaves, Sens Ink Korpisalo,&Storm ‘Signing’ Canes from 2023-07-02T21:08:50

In the SEASON FINALE, the guys provide their insight on a very active Day 1 of NHL Free Agency. Fresh off of ‘Free Agent Frenzy’ on TSN, Dregs talks the annual July 1st theatrics on the panel, a...

NHL Headlines: No-Trade Clauses, Nylander Negotiations,&Dubois Trade from 2023-06-30T15:26:11

A BUSY week in the NHL off-season continues as teams wrap their drafts, and turn their focus to free agency. For Ray that means manning the ship at home as wife Cammi Granato puts in the hours a...

NHL Awards&Draft Week, PLD/Karlsson Trade Talk,&More from 2023-06-27T15:15:40

Dregs’ phone is on high-alert as the NHL Insider monitors trade-action ahead of the draft. While Dregs is in Nashville for the NHL Draft, Ray is home on the west coast trying his hand at baking;...

ASK R&D SPECIAL: HHOF Class of ’23, Sens/Debrincat, NHL Playoff Salary Cap,&More! from 2023-06-23T07:00

In this special edition of the pod, the guys dig into the #AskRayandDregsAnything mailbag, answering YOUR questions!! 

The guys lead things off with the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, inc...

Iced Coffee, JELL-O, and a ‘Bevy’ of NHL Headlines from 2023-06-21T15:12:30

Ray ‘kicks-off’ Episode 74 from Dallas on a soccer trip for his son’s team. He discusses the ‘tanned-water’ that is iced coffee and the Texas heat forcing him to befriend his former foe. The guy...

Flyers GM Daniel Briere + NHL Off-Season Trade Rumours from 2023-06-16T18:55:26

New Philadelphia Flyers GM, and former NHL centreman, Daniel Briere joins the pod! Briere spoke on the transition from his playing career to an NHL front-office, the overwhelming feeling of star...

Recapping the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup CHAMPIONSHIP from 2023-06-14T17:44:36

The grind of the NHL season comes to an end with the Vegas Golden Knights being crowned champions. As always, the litany of injuries that hockey players endure in the playoffs comes to surface o...

NHL Goalie Turned Broadcaster Martin Biron + Wheelin’&Dealin’ Blue Jackets from 2023-06-09T17:34:27

Former NHL Goalie, and ‘Henrik Lundqvist career backup’, Martin Biron joins the pod! Biron provided insight on the Stanley Cup final goalie-duel between Adin Hill and Sergei Bobrovsky, why Devon...

BIG Hits in the Stanley Cup Final, Golden Knights Depth,&Blue Jackets/Babcock from 2023-06-06T17:02:49

Dregs is fresh off a West-coast trip to Kamloops for the Memorial Cup; which saw a Patrick Roy’s Quebec Remparts capture the championship. Ray is recuperating from the NHL season, but may not qu...

Stanley Cup Final PREVIEW w/ Vegas Golden Knights Broadcaster/Writer Gary Lawless from 2023-05-31T18:14:21

Before moving to Vegas to cover the Golden Knights in their inaugural 2017 season, Gary Lawless was part of TSN’s Winnipeg Jets coverage. Lawless spoke on his experience covering the Golden Knig...

PUNCHING A Ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals w/ Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett from 2023-05-25T20:50:37

Sam Bennett is an absolute MENACE to play against, and if you need evidence of that, look no further than THE HIT on Jaccob Slavin in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Bennett spoke to Dre...

Overtime and MORE Overtime, Cardiac Cats, Bizarre Dubas Departure from 2023-05-22T18:00:52

It’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ for Ray as he continues his NHL on ESPN duties, however his luck ran out both on the golf-course and at the blackjack tables so he’ll be sticking to hockey for Episode 67. ...

Conference FINALS Preview&Picks + Arizona Coyotes Turmoil from 2023-05-18T17:14:12

Dregs was up bright and early putting in work for a top-shelf Father’s Day present, while Ray is getting set to cover the Western Conference Final for ESPN. The guys combine forces for another i...

Canada's Stanley Cup Drought Continues: Oilers&Leafs Season Wrap-Up from 2023-05-15T19:38

Ray’s group chats were FIERY, as he stoked the flames on the Oilers and Leafs 2nd round exits. Along with Ray’s friends, many Canadians were disappointed in the results of the weekend, the Stanl...

Neepawa to Vegas: Former NHL’er&Broadcaster Shane Hnidy from 2023-05-11T17:34

Shane Hnidy brings his ‘golden-shoed’ pizzaz to the pod! The former NHL’er spoke to the guys after a CHARGED Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Oilers. Hnidy gave his thoughts on Pietrangelo’...

Hotel Neighbour Wars, Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories, + NHL Playoff Headlines from 2023-05-09T17:27

Another day, another podcast from a hotel-room for Ray as he gets set for ESPN duties. However, a surly hotel neighbour was less than thrilled, making a guest appearance in supremely petty fashi...

Chucking Water Bottles, Pavelski/Draisaitl 4-Goal Games,&Norris Trophy Ballots from 2023-05-05T17:48:40

Ray is back home for a short rest from the NHL on ESPN grind, and Dregs continues his TSN Panel coverage as the guys cover the 2nd Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In Headlines, the guy...

‘Hit a Bobby Bo’ w/ NHL Broadcaster Eddie Olczyk + Previewing ROUND 2 from 2023-05-02T20:36:41

Having spent 16 seasons with 6 different teams as an NHL player, ‘Edzo’ knows the game. But, did you know he’s also a horse-racing enthusiast?? In fact, the Seattle Kraken and NHL on TNT broadca...

1st Round Elimination Games, Bowness Presser,&Devils Surging from 2023-04-28T18:55:37

How about the competition in the NHL’s first-round!? At the time of recording, only one team has been eliminated, the Winnipeg Jets. That leaves PLENTY to cover on the pod! Ray is soaking up the...

Fending off Twitter Trolls w/ NHL’er Turned Broadcaster Marc Methot from 2023-04-25T21:29:09

As a former player with the Senators, Stars, and Blue Jackets, Marc Methot defended the best hockey players in the world. Now, he spends his time dealing with ‘trolls’ in his mentions! The TSN B...

Round 1 Headlines: Bunting Suspension, Draisaitl Dominance,&Teravainen Injury from 2023-04-20T18:52:53

In-between covering games for ESPN, Ray provides a glimpse into ‘glamorous’ life on-the-road, and gets chirped by Dregs for his hotel room backdrop. The guys delve into all the latest storylines...

Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs: PREVIEW&PICKS w/ Dave Nonis from 2023-04-17T19:26:01

The NHL Playoffs are HERE!! Ahead of Day 1 of ‘the climb’ to the Stanley Cup Finals, former GM (and regular R&D contributor) Dave Nonis joins the guys to get you set for the 1st Round! Takin...

Crocs in the Dishwasher w/ TSN Overdrive’s Jeff O’Neill from 2023-04-13T20:09:49

‘O-Dog’ joins the guys in the midst of gardening; and an unconventional cleaning method for his ‘go-to’ crocs has the former NHL’er questioning past decisions. O’Neill shoots the breeze with his...

NHL Headlines: Flames Eliminated, Leafs Cap Strapped,&Bedard Watch from 2023-04-11T18:58:17

The final week of the regular season still has plenty left to be decided as the final make-or-break games are set to be played. Episode 55 kicks off with The Masters and the golf tournament that...

Playoff Push: Jets/Flames Wild-Card Battle&Penguins Teetering from 2023-04-06T20:28:07

Playoffs? Or, planning trips to tropical destinations?? Ray recounts the dilemma from his playing days as he caught a teammate counting ‘off-season chickens’ before they hatched… Could players o...

Gnocchi Not ‘Gnocchi’ + NHL on ESPN’s John Buccigross from 2023-04-04T20:45:06

Chicken Parm’s are on the menu for Episode 53 as Ray’s NHL on ESPN colleague John Buccigross joined the pod. ‘Bucci’ teed up the NCAA’s Frozen Four which takes place this weekend, notable prospe...

Wild-Card Battles, PO’d Paul Maurice,&Winnipeg Jets Woes from 2023-03-31T20:47:15

With golf season around the corner, Ray talks ‘hitting the links’ for the first time this year. Meanwhile, the ‘back-9’ of regular season will decide whether bubble teams see a ‘round’ in the pl...

NHL Player Agent&LGBTIQA2S+ Activist Bayne Pettinger from 2023-03-28T21:50:27

In his day job, Bayne Pettinger represents high-profile NHL players like Jamie Benn, and Tyson Barrie. However, as an outspoken member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, he also represents welcome pro...

NHL Missing It's 'Ohtani vs. Trout' + Former Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons from 2023-03-23T20:26:19

Spring Training is here! What better guest to welcome baseball back than former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. The always entertaining Gibbons gave a manager’s perspective on the World Baseball...

An 'Almost' Goalie Fight, NHL Headlines + Ask R&D Anything from 2023-03-16T18:34:03

Travel ‘turbulence’ kicks things off as Ray recounts a full-day adventure to the passport office, and Dregs gets stuck with an airport ‘Karen’.

At least the guys didn’t cross Jordan Binni...

Florida Man at NHL's GM Mtgs. + Sports Documentary Podcaster Scott Rintoul from 2023-03-15T01:10:55

Darren 'Florida Man' Dreger joins Episode 48 with the latest from the NHL's General Manager Meetings in sunny Palm Beach, Fla., and sports documentary podcaster Scott Rintoul stops by to talk hi...

Possum or Opossum?? NHL Headlines + More from 2023-03-09T21:06:27

After the ‘zoo’ that was trade season, Dregs has a couple unwelcome visitors in his yard. Ray welcomes two new additions to the Ferraro family in remarkable fashion as the guys kick-off another ...

Inside the ‘War-Room’ w/ Former NHL GM Dave Nonis from 2023-03-07T18:10:02

The guys welcome back regular contributor Dave Nonis to wrap a BUSY trade season. Nonis spoke on trade deadline, and the snowball of trades kicked-off by the New York Islanders and Lou Lamoriell...

Trade Deadline SPECIAL from 2023-03-04T02:54:12

Fresh off the sets of ESPN & TSN Ray and Darren breakdown everything that went down - and didn't - leading up to and on the NHL's Trade Deadline Day in this special recap episode. The fellas...

Trading ALL The Draft Picks w/ Former NHL GM Dave Nonis from 2023-02-28T19:08:21

Regular R&D podcast contributor, and former NHL GM, Dave Nonis joins the show just in time for the trade deadline! Nonis gives his front-office perspective on Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien B...

T’ing Up The Great One w/ Former NHL Ref&ESPN Analyst Dave Jackson from 2023-02-23T21:49:36

ESPN’s Rules Analyst, Dave Jackson, has the credentials to back up his title, he’s officiated over 1500 NHL games! The former referee shared stories from stepping the ice with legends of the gam...

Deadline Buyers or Sellers, Makar/Barzal Injuries, O’Reilly Trade,&More from 2023-02-21T22:10:14

Whether it's the Penguins and Islanders (literally) fighting for playoff position, or the Maple Leafs making a blockbuster trade; things are getting HEATED in the NHL. Ray gave his impressions f...

Pickleball 'King of the Hill'&Ottawa Senators Superstar, Tim Stützle from 2023-02-16T20:26:58

Tim Stützle joined the podcast, and it’s easy to see why he’s already a Sens fan-favourite! The budding superstar spoke on his torrid point pace, the young ‘core’ in Ottawa, and how he views the...

Chychrun Trade Watch, Flames/Avalanche on Playoff Bubble, Vegas Injury Bug from 2023-02-14T18:53:02

Episode 40 kicks off on the heels of Super Bowl weekend. Ray is back ‘in the swing’ of things after golfing with Darren Pang ahead of an NHL on ESPN game in St.Louis. Dregs wrapped up a cottage ...

'Ghosting' Dregs at the Deadline w/ Dallas Stars Head Coach Pete DeBoer from 2023-02-09T22:52:05

Pete DeBoer had to be careful not to drop any hints from the Dallas Stars war-room as he answered Q’s from our very own NHL insider. DeBoer was candid about being ‘pissed off’ at his firing in V...

'Cabbage' Ice-Fishing w/ Live (trade) Bait from 2023-02-07T19:19:07

Dregs is at the ‘cabbage’ ice fishing in HD, while Ray tries to wrap his head around the appeal of doing so! After an eventful All-Star weekend in Florida, Ray talks the Ovechkin/Crosby connecti...

NHL All-Star Weekend, Josh Anderson Trade Rumours, Bo Horvat Deal + Dave Nonis from 2023-02-03T22:19:02

The guys are both traveling this weekend, Ray’s catching… rays, at the NHL's All-Star Weekend in Florida, while Dregs is putting the fish at his ‘cabbage’ on NOTICE as he readies for some ice-fi...

Anaheim Ducks Legend&Stanley Cup Champion Ryan Getzlaf from 2023-01-26T21:29:04

Ryan Getzlaf had chuckle at Ray’s (literal) expense as Mr. Ferraro was late to the interview thanks to a traffic ticket. Getzlaf recounted his recent experience being pulled over, in a great con...

NHL Headlines: Boudreau/Canucks Saga, Tocchet's Hiring in Vancouver,&Darryl Sutter’s Comments from 2023-01-24T21:49:39

Ray joins the pod from a hotel room in Calgary after wrapping up Johnny Gaudreau’s return for ESPN. The guys talk an emotional return for ‘Johnny Hockey’, and the mix between jeers and cheers fo...

‘Good Problems’ w/ Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams from 2023-01-19T20:52:56

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams joined the pod and spoke on his team’s chase for the playoffs, unpredictable progress of young players, and ‘good problems’ in the goalie crease. Adams also spoke o...

Canucks 'Re-Tool', Evander Kane’s Return,&Tragic Passing of Gino Odjick from 2023-01-17T19:36:10

Ray & Dregs kicks off with a ‘wild’ weekend in the NFL, Ray draws a hockey parallel to the Jacksonville Jaguars wild comeback win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The guys deliver another pack...

‘Only With The Whale’ Former Hartford Whaler,&Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis from 2023-01-12T21:47:33

Is it any wonder that Ron Francis’ on-ice success is translating to the front office?? The Hockey Hall of Famer spoke on what’s changed for the surging Seattle Kraken this year, pleasant surpris...

Cheap But Effective Goalies, Torts&Curious Case of the Flyers, Matt Dumba Trade Talk from 2023-01-10T20:55:15

Send some good vibes to podcast mascot, Tiny Dreger, the Great Dane’s knees might require Dregs to take on endorsement deals to pay off the vet bills! Ray’s SUPER awake after a ‘thousand hammer’...

Pushing the ‘Tank’ Button w/ NHL 'Front Office Insider' Dave Nonis from 2023-01-05T23:29:36

Ahead of the World Juniors gold medal game between Canada and Czechia, the guys welcome former NHL GM Dave Nonis to the pod for a regular appearance. Nonis discussed the World Juniors from a man...

Bedard’s OT Heroics, J.T. Miller’s ‘Net Crashing’, Bruins Stacking W’s,&More from 2023-01-03T18:50:01

New Year’s Eve celebrations included Dregs partying all the way till 12:01am, while Ray was at the Space Needle in Seattle after the Kraken vs. Oilers game. Rested and recharged, the guys ‘deliv...

HOLIDAY Q&A SPECIAL: Ask Ray&Dregs Questions Are Answered! from 2022-12-29T22:31:02

It's a HOLIDAY SPECIAL edition pod! We reach into the mailbag and answer your ‘Ask Ray & Dregs Anything’ questions!

Questions include the ‘money on the board’ tradition in the NHL, wh...

‘Ringing the Bell’ w/ Glenn Healy&Patrick Flatley + NHL Outlook at Christmas Break from 2022-12-26T13:00

‘Heals & Flats’ teamed back up with Ray Ferraro and the banter was legendary! The trio of former New York Islanders told hilarious stories of their narcoleptic trainer, Ray navigating a brok...

World Juniors&Ukrainian Hockey Dream Tour w/ TSN’s Gord Miller from 2022-12-22T21:22:25

Despite the picture of his credentials he tweeted out, Gord Miller was surprisingly un-moustached during recording today. The longtime TSN play-by-play commentator joined the guys from the World...

New NHL Award Names in a Snowmageddon Power Pod from 2022-12-20T20:09:44

A Vancouver snowstorm made this the pod that almost wasn’t, but Ray pushed through a power outage to make it happen! Episode 25 kicks off with the very gentlemanly Cale Maker and his decision to...

Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour + NHL Playoff Format Needing Change from 2022-12-17T00:15:26

‘Rod the Bod’ joins the pod! The Hurricanes head coach spoke on the very competitive Metro division, Canes off-season acquisition of Brent Burns, and practice strategy to keep his team fresh for...

Bo Horvat&Trade Market for Centres, Ovechkin’s Empty Nets, Bettman’s Tenure from 2022-12-13T19:03:20

The ‘angry ocean’ couldn’t keep Dregs from checking into the pod from the Sunshine state, and the NHL’s Board of Governors meetings. He talks watching the Minnesota Wild game with Bill Guerin, a...

Buffalo Sabres SNIPER, Tage ‘5 Goal’ Thompson + Former NHL GM Dave Nonis from 2022-12-08T22:44:53

Fresh-off becoming the 2nd fastest player in NHL history to score 4 goals, Tage Thompson joins the pod! Thompson recounted a memorable 6-point night and the reaction from teammates as he went fo...

Marner vs. Robertson + Taking a ‘Blue Light’ to the NHL’s Latest Storylines from 2022-12-06T20:12:38

Ray checks in from Dallas ahead of the ‘Battle of the Point-Streaks’ tonight with two of the NHL’s hottest players, Jason Robertson and Mitch Marner facing off. Dregs brings out his ‘Quizmaster’...

A ‘Show-Specific’ Milestone of 408 NHL Goals w/ Tampa Bay Lightning Winger Corey Perry from 2022-12-02T20:19:08

Between Corey Perry, Ray Ferraro… and Darren Dreger, over 800 NHL goals are featured on the pod! ’Scorey’ Perry had some fun with tying our very own Ray Ferraro on the all-time goal list. Perry ...

‘Bringing the Bratwurst’ at the Quarter-Mark of the NHL Season from 2022-11-29T19:39:39

After attending his son Landon’s DEL pro hockey game in Cologne, Ray is loving the energy of German hockey fans… Although, he credits ‘refreshments’ at the concession stands for some of the upbe...

Flying Objects in Jersey, Canucks Statement Win, and Remembering Börje Salming from 2022-11-25T00:01:54

The hockey world is mourning the loss of one of the game’s greats, Börje Salming. Ray & Dregs talk the immense legacy of the Swede who broke barriers as one of the first European stars of th...

Hot Streaks&Hot Seats w/ Former NHL GM Dave Nonis from 2022-11-22T19:06:50

Dave Nonis spent 24 years in NHL front offices, including serving as GM of the Vancouver Canucks, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Nonis kicks off regular appearances on the Ray and Dregs Hockey podcast...

Vancouver Canucks Legends and Hockey Hall of Famers: Daniel&Henrik Sedin from 2022-11-17T22:53:49

Daniel & Henrik Sedin joined the pod! The twins talked highlights of the Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, reflected on the journey from the Swedish Elite League to being elite in the NHL, spoke ...

Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022&Tough Decisions Ahead for NHL GM’s from 2022-11-15T20:54:36

Hockey Hall of Famer Börje Salming received an emotional ovation at the Toronto Maple Leafs game on Saturday, as the Leafs legend battles ALS. Salming’s impact as one of the first Swedish-born N...

Not Everyone Loves ‘The Michigan’ w/ Minnesota Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury from 2022-11-10T23:47:32

Marc-Andre Fleury was watching Trevor Zegras’ theatrics from the bench last night, but the superstar NHL goalie has a plan to stop guys from trying 'lacrosse goals' on him… He talked his ‘friend...

‘Sens City’ Reynolds?? And NHL Headlines A Month Into the Season from 2022-11-08T20:08

Ray’s feeling like a ‘Rockstar’ after seeing Post Malone live in-concert with his boys, but it was another celebrity making noise in the hockey world this week. Ray and Dregs kick things off tal...

Uncle Lou’s Hockey Orchestra ft. ‘Mr. Devil’ Ken Daneyko from 2022-11-03T21:01:16

Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Ken Daneyko was recently honoured by the New Jersey Devils for his 40 years with the organization. The bruising defenceman turned  broadcaster joined the pod to t...

Getting to the ‘Meatball’ of the Issue in Leafs-Land + Tage 'RAMPAGE' Thompson from 2022-11-01T21:36:53

The guys kick off Headlines with the NHL's $2.12 BILLION franchise, the Toronto Maple Leafs. A woeful western swing, the fan/media storm heading for Sheldon Keefe, and Ray discusses the Leafs fa...

Coyotes Rock The 'Tempe-rary Mullett' + Bruins President Cam Neely from 2022-10-27T23:35:59

One of the great power forwards in NHL history joins the pod! President of the Boston Bruins, Hockey Hall Of Famer Cam Neely, talked the Bruins’ hot-start; tied for first place despite their inj...

Phil Kessel a.k.a Tony Stark, A Canucks Mess,&More News in the NHL from 2022-10-25T20:57:38

Ahead of the NHL on ESPN’s heavyweight battle between the Rangers and Avs at MSG, Ray joins the pod from the Big Apple. Meanwhile, a ‘headshot’ on the 18th hole has Dregs and his buddies closing...

Nathan MacKinnon Reflects on Winning the Stanley Cup&A Decade in the NHL from 2022-10-21T05:12:52

Hard to believe at just 27 years old, Nathan MacKinnon is beginning his 10th NHL season. The superstar forward talked reaching the pinnacle as a leader on the Stanley Cup Champion, Colorado Aval...

'HAND' Full of NHL Headlines with A Bucket of Fries&Wine from 2022-10-18T20:47:05

Ray is fresh off of his ‘close-up’ after Bruce Arthur’s piece on Ray was featured in this week’s Toronto Star*. The insightful piece peeled back the curtain on Ray’s career, and his decision beh...

Butt Checks and ‘Lucky Luc’ Interview Bombs w/ LA Kings GM Rob Blake from 2022-10-13T21:04:01

Ray’s former teammate and LA Kings GM Rob Blake joins the show! Blake talked everything from his playing days, to the current Kings roster. He recounted his 2001 Stanley Cup victory with the Col...

Dropping the Puck on the NHL Season + End of an Era for Ray from 2022-10-11T18:20:56

As announced on Twitter, Ray is stepping back from TSN after 14 years. He will be adopting a (slightly) less crazy travel schedule to spend more time with family. However, Ray will continue to d...

Happiest Guy in Buffalo: Sabres Forward Alex Tuch + Hockey Canada Saga from 2022-10-06T18:31:38

Alex Tuch went from being a ‘kid’ in Vegas to suddenly being a 26-year-old veteran on a very young Buffalo Sabres team. The talented power forward talked living out his childhood dream playing f...

Top Headlines Ahead of NHL Regular Season + Concussion Discussion from 2022-10-04T19:55:35

This is NOT a drill! Well, It kind of is... But, only for a few more days! Coaches are putting the final touches on their rosters as the puck is set to drop in under a week on the new NHL season...

The NHL Pre-Season Grinds On + Interview with Habs GM Kent Hughes from 2022-09-29T21:56:59

The guys discuss the latest NHL headlines from around the league including the massive hit and resulting injury to Trevor Zegras last night and debate whether players watching in the pressbox sh...

NEW is Always Better! NHL Teams to Watch + Improved R+D for Season 4! from 2022-09-27T19:03:09

Dregs packed up the ‘cabbage’ and booted summer to the curb, while Ray is still in ‘soccer dad’ mode, but ready for a new season! The NHL is BACK, and Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger give you the ...

Season 3 Finale: SUPER SPECIAL BONUS FREE AGENCY EPISODE!!! from 2022-07-14T22:55:11

ALL the adjectives for the Season Finale! A marathon 16-hour drive while fighting COVID symptoms (but testing negative) couldn’t stop Dregs, while Ray flew in just in time from TSN's Free Agent ...

NHL Season Conclusion + Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Allegations from 2022-06-30T19:56:26

The end of an epic Stanley Cup Final means another hockey season is in the books! Ray and Dregs are winding down Season 3 of the podcast as well, BUT, not before another episode (or maybe two)! ...

Lightning Try To… Delay A Stanley Cup ‘Reaction’ + New Panthers HC Paul Maurice from 2022-06-24T19:39:01

We all played a collective game of “Where’s Waldo?” at the conclusion of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. First, finding the puck on Nazem Kadri’s (eventual) OT winner, then counting the players...

Crunch Time in The NHL from 2022-04-15T10:00

Ray and Dregs are flying solo this episode as there’s plenty to talk about with under 10 games to go until the NHL regular season wraps and the Stanley Cup Playoffs in sight. In Headlines the guy...

Playoff Positioning Tightening&Florida Panthers Jonathan Huberdeau from 2022-04-12T10:00

Panthers forward - and serious Hart Trophy candidate - Jonathan Huberdeau joins the guys this episode. Jonny talks how his game has evolved this year to be more defensive and how much he is enjoyin...

Top Goal Scorers&Director of NHL Alumni Association Glenn Healy from 2022-04-01T10:00

Former teammate of Ray’s and Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association Glenn Healy joins the guys this episode. Heals goes over some of the chatter at this week’s GM meetings, talks about th...

2022 NHL Trade Deadline Analysis from 2022-03-22T00:01:21

We’ve officially reached the NHL Trade Deadline. After a busy day in the studio, Ray and Dregs sit down to sort through the trades that have been made, discuss which teams they think fared the best...

Countdown to NHL Trade Deadline Day from 2022-03-17T19:00:17

It is trade deadline week and Ray&Dregs are covering all the latest stories swirling around the NHL. Topics include the evolving trade market as the deadline nears, Ben Chiarot heading to Florida, ...

Eichel's Return to Buffalo&TSN Analyst Carlo Colaiacovo from 2022-03-10T11:00

Dregs is outnumbered by Italians on the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast this week. NHL Alum&TSN Hockey Analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins the guys and talks about the NFL and his love for the Buffalo Bills, h...

NHL Updates&Ukraine Conflict with TSN's Gord Miller from 2022-03-03T11:00

Gord Miller joins the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast to talk about his connections in the Ukraine and the state of the country, the IIHF’s statement and removal of both Russia and Belarus from IIHF tourn...

Calgary Flames Hot Streak&GM Brad Treliving from 2022-02-25T11:00

General Manager of the Calgary Flames Brad Treliving chats about where the Flames are at and the team’s focus on staying in the moment, Darryl Sutter’s impact, the role guys like Tanev and Markstro...

Olympic Hockey Highlights&Darcy Tucker from 2022-02-19T08:13:42

Former Hab, Lightning, Leaf and Av Darcy Tucker joins the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast this week. Darcy talks about how he never even dreamed he'd make it to the NHL, how he got his 'intense' on-ice re...

Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur from 2022-02-09T11:00

Hall of Fame goalie and two-time Olympic gold medalists Martin Brodeur joins the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast. Marty talks about his role with the New Jersey Devils now, where the team is at, the staff...

Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito from 2022-02-02T11:00

Bill Zito, the Florida Panthers General Manager, joins Ray and Dregs this week. Billy talks about where the Panthers are at right now, how they’ve come together as a team, the move from Columbus to...

Adam Foote, NHL Alumni from 2022-01-27T00:53:33

Adam Foote, NHL Alumni and one of the grittiest defenseman to play the game, joins Ray&Dregs. Footer shares tons of awesome stories of guys like Patrick Roy and Paul Kariya, talks about how it’s be...

Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings from 2022-01-19T11:00

Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings, Hockey Hall of Famer, and former teammate of Ray's is this week’s guest on the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast. Luc talks about his club’s change in dir...

New Jersey Devils Center Jack Hughes from 2022-01-13T11:00

Center for the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes joins Ray and Dregs to talk about his season thus far, playing for the US National Team Development Program, how special it is to play in the NHL with ...

NHL Winter Classic Recap&Bruce Boudreau from 2022-01-04T21:00

Bruce Boudreau chats all things hockey and has a few laughs with the guys this week. Bruce talks about his return to coaching and how much he’s missed it, about how he stuck to his “formula” upon a...

World Juniors Game On and IIHF President Luc Tardif from 2021-12-28T23:30

Ray and Dregs are joined by IIHF President Luc Tardif. Luc talks about the level of concern felt by the IIHF regarding the World Juniors, Team USA’s positive tests, the cancellation of January IIHF...

Countdown to World Juniors, Team USA's Nate Leaman from 2021-12-21T21:00

Days away from the scheduled start of the 2022 World Junior Championship, Head Coach of Team USA and Providence College, Nate Leaman, joins Ray and Dregs. The guys start by discussing the NHL and N...

World Juniors Talk with Bob McKenzie from 2021-12-14T19:53:44

Ray&Dregs welcome Bob McKenzie onto the podcast. Bob walks us through how “Bobby Margarita” came about, prep for World Juniors, shares stories from working the tournament over the years, the talent...

Canucks Clean House&Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno from 2021-12-06T20:12:38

Another jam-packed episode as Ray and Dregs sort through “a mountain of firings and suspensions” and welcome the Wild’s Marcus Foligno onto the podcast. Marcus chats about Minnesota’s best start in...

Five for Biting from 2021-12-01T22:00

This week Ray&Dregs have plenty to talk about. They touch on last night’s crazy games, the Wild’s goal scoring ability and Rod Brind’Amour’s $25,000 fine. In Headlines the guys address the suspensi...

Flames' and Avs' Great Starts + Trevor Zegras Interview from 2021-11-23T22:00

Anaheim Ducks rookie, Trevor Zegras, joins us on the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast. Trevor talks about players he's idolized, the Ducks playoff aspirations, playing in the US National Team Development P...

Canucks Turmoil and Anthony Duclair from 2021-11-17T19:30

Forward for the league leading Florida Panthers, Anthony Duclair chats with Ray&Dregs this week. Anthony talks about Florida’s great start to the season and his contribution to the lineup, the deci...

Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe from 2021-11-10T19:00

Hockey Hall of Famer, Kevin Lowe joins Ray&Dregs this week. Kevin talks about what a special moment it will be to be formally inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, crafting his induction speech an...

Chicago Blackhawks Scandal from 2021-11-02T18:30

Ray&Dregs discuss the Chicago Blackhawks scandal, Kyle Beach’s immense courage in speaking out and the NHL&NHLPA’s handling of the case. Headlines touch on the Oilers and their seemingly unstoppabl...

Fast Starts featuring Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman from 2021-10-26T09:00

Ray&Dregs are joined by centerman for the Edmonton Oilers, Zach Hyman. Zach talks about his move to Edmonton, what went into his decision to become an Oiler, how it’s been playing with some of the ...

GAME ON!!! from 2021-10-11T21:00

Winnipeg Jets star defenseman Nate Schmidt joins Ray&Dregs this week. The guys talk Nate's amazing hockey journey starting off undrafted,  playing in Washington, joining Vegas in their expansion se...

Getting Ready for Puck Drop from 2021-10-04T10:00

New Jersey Devils' General Manager&Vice President, Tom Fitzgerald joins Ray&Dregs this week. Fitzy gives the guys an idea of what the Devils process is for bringing in players like Dougie Hamilton,...

Pre-season Starts, Time to Release the Kraken! from 2021-09-27T20:00

Kraken defensemen Mark Giordano joins the guys and talks joining the Kraken and all the excitement around training camp as the team prepares for expansion season. Mark chats his hockey journey - in...

Summer Is Over, Hockey Returning from 2021-09-20T10:00

Canucks Head Coach Travis Green joins the guys to kick-off Season 3 of the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast. Green chats on his off-season additions, how his squad looks heading into training camp, his tho...

Summer Alumni Series: Steve Thomas from 2021-08-23T10:00

Ray&Dregs are joined by Steve “Stumpy” Thomas. Stumpy shares some of his best pranks, reflects on his playing career and time coaching in the NHL, his work with Eric Lindros, how the game has evolv...

Summer Alumni Series: Grant Fuhr from 2021-08-16T10:00

Next up on the Ray&Dregs Summer Alumni Series, we have 5-time Stanley Cup Champ and Hall of Famer, Grant Fuhr. Fuhr talks about his golf game, how he was able to keep calm in high intensity situati...

Summer Alumni Series: Doug Gilmour from 2021-08-09T10:00

Hall of Famer Doug Gilmour joins the guys on this week’s Ray&Dregs Summer Alumni Series. Gilmour chats about his career, entering the NHL, today’s game versus the “old days,” his tough style of pla...

Summer Alumni Series: Dave Hakstol (Seattle Kraken) from 2021-08-02T22:00

To start off the Ray&Dregs Summer Alumni Series, we have the first head coach of the Seattle Kraken, Dave Hakstol, joining us. Hakstol talks about landing the job in Seattle, how the interview proc...

Free Agency Recap from 2021-07-30T10:00

Wrapping up Season 2 of The Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast with a recap on the NHL Free Agency madness that unfolded on Wednesday. Ray and Dregs cover the NHL Draft, everything Free Agency including comm...

Seattle Kraken Forward Jared McCann from 2021-07-23T10:00

Fresh off getting picked yesterday by the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft Jared McCann joins Ray and Darren and talks learning he was joining Seattle, how Toronto was upfront on how that may ...

Stanley Cup Champion - Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning) from 2021-07-15T20:30

Victor Hedman joins Ray and Darren and talks Tampa's back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, which one was tougher to win, and how over the years the Bolts have become a deeper more mature team tha...

Former NHLer and current Hockey Broadcaster Brian Boucher from 2021-07-09T19:00

Former NHLer and newly announced NHL on ESPN broadcaster Brian Boucher joins Ray and Darren. Brian covered the finals for NBC and the guys wrap-up the SCF, talk which of Tampa's championship wins w...

PGA Tour Player Mackenzie Hughes from 2021-06-29T19:00

Canadian PGA Tour pro Mackenzie Hughes joins Ray and Darren. Mac chats his emotional final round back-9 experience at the US Open, what he learned from it, looking forward to playing at the Olympic...

Recently Retired NHLer Stephen Johns from 2021-06-23T19:00

Recently retired Dallas Star Stephen Johns joins Ray and Darren. Stephen chats his #mentalmiles initiative following his retirement announcement where Stephen is rollerblading across the country, i...

Former NHL and Head Coach of Wisconsin Badgers, Tony Granato from 2021-06-18T18:00

Former NHL player, head coach, and current head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers Tony Granato joins Ray and Darren. Tony chats how he saw Cole Caufield develop into a complete player over his final s...

World Hockey Champion&Tournament MVP Andrew Mangiapane from 2021-06-10T19:00

Calgary Flame forward Andrew Mangiapane joins Ray and Darren fresh off his Gold Medal win as part of Team Canada at the World Hockey Championship - and being named the tourney MVP.  Andrew talks ge...

Former NHL goalie and current RDS Analyst Marc Denis from 2021-06-04T09:00

Former NHL netminder and current RDS Analyst Marc Denis joins Ray and Darren. The guys start talking Canada's underdog win over Russia at the World Hockey Championship including Troy Stecher's unbe...

Former Flyer, Bruin and current TSN Analyst Dave Poulin from 2021-05-28T01:05

Former Flyer, Bruin and current TSN Analyst Dave Poulin joins Ray and Darren. The guys chat about Dave's hockey journey NHL playing for top teams including the experience of being the captain that ...

Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin from 2021-05-20T20:00

Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin joins Ray and Darren. The guys chat about the Leafs and Mats shares what he thinks of the current team in Toronto, the Swedish team, reflects on his entry into the ...

Oilers President of Hockey Ops&GM Ken Holland from 2021-05-14T10:01

Oilers President of Hockey Ops&GM Ken Holland joins Ray and Darren and talks the challenges of managing a roster in this pandemic season, where the team is at heading into the playoffs, just how sp...

Penguins President of Hockey Ops Brian Burke from 2021-05-11T10:00

Penguins President of Hockey Ops Brian Burke joins Ray and Darren and talks how he ended up back in the game in Pittsburgh, how he's seen that everything he's heard about Sid's work ethic is true, ...

Special Bonus Episode: Wilson Incident Fallout from 2021-05-06T17:00

Ray and Darren discuss and analyse all the fallout from the Tom Wilson non-suspension. The guys talk what went down on-ice in the original incident, to what went into the NHL Department of Player S...

Gerry Dee joins Ray and Darren from 2021-05-02T10:00

Comic Gerry Dee joins Ray and Darren and talks stories from his CIS hockey career, coaching his kids, how being a stand-up comic differs from being a pro athlete, his golf chirping abilities, favou...

Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty from 2021-04-28T14:00

Vegas forward Max Pacioretty joins Ray and Darren and talks just how high the bar is with the Knights, how great it is to have fans back and their incredible atmosphere in Vegas, the players he did...

Ottawa Senators forward Connor Brown from 2021-04-17T21:30

Ottawa Senators forward Connor Brown joins Ray and Darren and talks his goal streak and the fun of playing with the talented youth the Sens have assembled. #ThroatPunches go out this week on the NH...

Post Trade Deadline Recap Emergency Pod from 2021-04-13T17:00

Ray and Darren do a special emergency pod recapping all the big deals from the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline. The guys breakdown and analyse the trades including the all the Canadian clubs plus Mantha to...

#AskRay&DregsAnything Special Pre-Deadline Episode from 2021-04-08T22:15

Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline Ray&Darren field a host of questions from fans about their favourite teams #ThroatPunches go out this week on the lack of government transparency, accountability and...

San Jose Sharks forward Kurtis Garbriel from 2021-03-30T20:30

San Jose Sharks Kurtis Gabriel joins Ray and Darren and talks his style of play and being willing to answer the bell, his unconventional hockey journey following the death of his father, using his ...

Former NHL Goalie and Current Blues Broadcaster Darren Pang from 2021-03-25T22:30

Former NHL goalie and current Blues broadcaster Darren Pang joins Ray and Darren and reflects on the recent passing of St. Louis Blues legend Bobby Plager, talks his thoughts on the Tim Peel 'game ...

Sens Goalie Joey Daccord&Kaleb Dahlgren from 2021-03-17T19:30

Sens goalie Joey Daccord fresh off his 1st NHL win joins the boys and talks his getting his first NHL win - in a game he wasn't even preparing to play in. Joey describes his not quite conventional ...

NHL Mid-Season Review from 2021-03-12T00:00

With the shortened NHL regular season at the mid-point Ray and Darren take a look at the top teams and storylines across the divisions. The PGA's 'DeChambeau' out-of-bounds rule change is the rec...

Hilary Knight of the PWHPA&Team USA from 2021-03-04T23:15

Ray and Darren are joined by Hilary Knight of the PWHPA&Team USA. Hilary talks the current Dream Gap Tour, the positive trajectory professional women's hockey is on, and her post playing aspiratio...

Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets from 2021-02-25T03:45

Ray and Darren are joined by Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets. Mark talks the joy of playing 3 on 3 OT with 2 other forwards, the competition and fun with teammeates pushing each other to the ne...

Michael Peca - Development Coach for the Washington Capitals from 2021-02-17T22:15

Former NHLer Michael Peca, who was recently annouced as a player development coach with the Washington Capitals. Michael talks getting into an NHL coaching role, teaching the art of the faceoff, ho...

Bill Clement - ex-NHLer&Hockey Broadcaster from 2021-02-10T23:45

Ray and Darren are joined by recently retired broadcaster and 11-year NHL vet Bill Clement. Bill talks his playing days in Philly with the Broad Street Bullies, becoming an actor, eventually gettin...

Chris&Kelsie Snow from 2021-02-01T20:02:41

Ray and Darren are joined by Calgary Flames Assistant GM Chris Snow and his wife Kelsie. They share their family's daily inspirational battle against ALS which  Chris was diagnosed with in 2019, an...

Pierre-Luc Dubois of the Winnipeg Jets from 2021-01-26T03:50

Ray and Darren are joined by the recently traded Pierre-Luc Dubois, now of the Winnipeg Jets, from where he is in quarantine. Pierre-Luc talks the process of how the trade finally went down, the th...

Shane Doan of the Arizona Coyotes from 2021-01-19T23:00

Ray and Darren are joined by Shane Doan who has returned to the Arizona Coyotes as their Chief Hockey Development Officer. Shane talks his NHL playing career, joining Hockey Ops at the conclusion, ...

Maple Leafs' President Brendan Shanahan from 2021-01-12T19:00

Ray and Darren are joined by Brendan Shanahan, President of the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the start of their NHL season on Wednesday. Shanahan talks about the importance of teams being able to a...

World Junior Gold Medal Game Recap&NHL News and Analysis from 2021-01-07T05:15

Fresh off calling last night's USA Gold Medal victory Ray gives his analysis on what the Americans to defeat Canada. The guys talk the biggest player takeaways from WJC and the NHL teams they are d...

NHL&World Junior News and Analysis from 2020-12-30T21:30

Ray joins Darren from the bubble in Edmonton as Ray calls the World Junior Hockey Championship games. The guys talk the WJC and the players who are showing they are (and aren't) NHL-ready yet durin...

Ryan Whitney of Spittin' Chiclets from 2020-12-18T07:00

Ray and Darren are joined by ex-NHLer Ryan Whitney now of Spittin' Chiclets and the 'Whitney' behind Pink Whitney vodka. Ryan talks his year in the KHL, getting chirped by Taylor Hall over the 2010...

ESPN Monday Night Football’s Steve Levy from 2020-12-11T22:07:45

Ray and Darren kick-off Season 2 of the pod with a visit their old pal Steve Levy lead announcer on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. The guys talk how Steve became only the 7th person in MNF’s storied...

NHL Offseason Part 2: Free Agency Recap from 2020-10-13T23:30

Ray and Darren recap what's gone down in Free Agency thus far and the winner's&losers across the league, including breaking down Alex Pietrangelo's deal with Vegas. This edition of #AskRayandDregs...

NHL Offseason: Free Agency&Trade Talk from 2020-10-02T21:45

In Ep. 43 Ray and Darren recap Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup win and celebration, discuss the biggest offseason storylines as trade and UFA/RFA deal talks heat-up ahead of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Ag...

Dallas Stars Broadcaster Daryl Reaugh from 2020-09-23T19:30

Ahead of game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Episode 42 guest Dallas Stars broadcaster Daryl Reaugh joined Ray and Darren and talked the Stars incredible turn-around run coming out of the COVID pause t...

Canucks Coach Travis Green from 2020-09-14T23:00

Canucks Head Coach Travis Green joined Ray and Darren and talked coaching in the bubble, the development of his young team and the rising expectations around his group. Travis also has some stories...

ESPN's John Buccigross Interview from 2020-09-06T19:30

ESPN's John Buccigross joined Ray and Darren and talked the NHL playoffs in the Hubs, previewed the Conference Finals, tells the guys how the #BucciOvertimeChallenge and #CawlidgeHawkey got started...

St. Louis Blues Head Coach Craig Berube from 2020-08-28T23:30

Craig Berube joins Ray and Darren and talks their first round series loss to Vancouver, a number of key his players battling the after effects of COVID19 during the playoffs, and what's next for th...

Toronto Maple Leaf Morgan Rielly from 2020-08-19T23:30

Toronto Maple Leaf Morgan Rielly joins Ray and Darren and talks the pain of losing their Qualification round series and recaps the year of change on the team from Babs being let go through adjustin...

Retired NHL Linesman Scott Driscoll from 2020-08-14T07:00

Retired NHL Linesman Scott Driscoll joins Ray and Darren and tells amazing stories of some of the games biggest personalities - including past run-ins with Ray - and wildest moments from the unique...

Hockey&Diversity with Evander Kane from 2020-08-05T18:50

Hockey is back in full swing! Ray&Dregs discuss all the current events going on with the NHL and the qualifying games taking place in Toronto and Edmonton. Several players are already injured and o...

Paul Maurice Interview from 2020-07-30T20:54:32

Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Paul Maurice joins Ray and Darren from 'Inside The Bubble' and the guys go behind the scenes with Paul on 'Hub life' as the Jets get set to take on the Flames in their Stan...

Shjon Podein Interview (Re-Broadcast) from 2020-06-10T13:00

Ep. 34 guest is Shjon Podein, Ray's teammate on the St. Louis Blues. Shjon brought amazing and ridiculous stories from his long NHL career, including keeping his full gear on for 25 hours after win...

James Duthie Interview from 2020-06-03T19:47:03

TSN's James Duthie joins Ray and Darren and the guys go behind the scenes with 'Canada's favourite host' for some ridiculous storytime from the TSN Hockey TV set, and 'Jimmy' shows off the latest g...

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman from 2020-05-28T18:00

Ep. 32 guest NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses how the recently announced Return to Play plans were arrived at, how they aren't perfect for every team and player but the best planning they ca...

P.K. Subban Interview from 2020-05-22T03:27:05

P.K. Subban of the NJ Devils talks how hockey culture can change for the better, the proposed 24-team playoff format to crown a champion after the pandemic paused season, what fiancee Lindsey Vonn ...

Oren Koules Interview from 2020-05-06T23:00:04

Oren Koules talks to Ray and Darren about how he ended up going from playing in the WHL to become a successful Hollywood producer of the Saw film franchise and Two and a Half Men television series,...

Jarome Iginla Interview from 2020-04-29T18:39:13

Jarome Iginla talks winning Memorial Cups, making it to the NHL debuting in the playoffs, the Flames 2004 Cup run, his part in the 2010 Golden Goal and much more. This edition of #AskRayandDregsAny...

Mike Modano Interview from 2020-04-23T21:54

Hockey Hall Of Famer Mike Modano joins and talks his life in hockey with great stories from juniors thru the NHL including his time with Hitch and Hully, ending his career stalled at 1499 games pla...

Tyson Barrie Interview from 2020-04-17T20:36

Tyson Barrie of the Leafs lets us know what he's been doing during the NHL 'pause', and tells us how unique Nathan MacKinnon is. Nobis co-founder Robin Yates joins and talks about the charitable in...

Glenn Healy Interview from 2020-04-13T19:48:31

NHL Alumni Association Pres. and Exec. Director Glenn Healy gets into some great stories of when he and Ray played together on the Isles and much more storytelling from his lengthy NHL career - and...

Keith Jones Interview from 2020-04-08T23:44:21

NHL on NBC's Keith Jones talks his perseverance through getting cut in the minors always 'finding somewhere else to play' including at the Junior C level - to ultimately make it to playing in the N...

Jamie 'Noodles' McLennan Interview from 2020-03-30T22:03:29

Jamie 'Noodles' McLennan of TSN Hockey and OverDrive talks his NHL and broadcasting careers with some excellent stories including waking up in Kid Rock's studio the morning after big night out in L...

Jamie Baker Interview from 2020-03-26T01:05:58

Jamie Baker tells his side of the awesome story that Ep. 22 guest Wendel Clark told about Jamie and the on-ice run-in between them in the playoffs. Jamie also talks his lengthy NHL career with mult...

Wendel Clark Interview from 2020-03-19T20:00

Ray and Darren start off hitting on topics including the first NHL player to test positive for the coronavirus. Wendel Clark joins the guys and goes down memory lane back to the WHL days, including...

🚨Emergency Episode: NHL Suspends Season / NHLPA Don Fehr Interview from 2020-03-13T21:57:28

In this Emergency Episode Ray and Darren talk about the impact of the NHL 'pausing' the season as the pandemic spreads across North America. The guys get into what some of the possibilities and sce...

Bobby Ryan Interview from 2020-03-05T19:20:23

Ray and Darren start off hitting on a number of hot topics including the precarious hold the Canucks have on their playoff spot, and Minny's incredible rebound into a legit playoff race under Dean ...

🏒Post Trade Deadline Recap from 2020-02-25T01:11:34

In this special episode presented by Coolbet.co, Ray and Darren deliver expert insight, analysis and opinions as they recap the biggest stories coming out of the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline Day. This ...

Tyler Seguin Interview from 2020-02-20T21:50:07

Ray and Darren start off hitting on a number of hot topics including the Leafs style of play causing their playoff hopes to implode, the guys break down the Toffoli trade and Vancouver going all in...

Paul 'BizNasty' Bissonnette Interview from 2020-02-13T22:01

Ray and Darren start off hitting on a number of hot topics including praising the medical and team personnel in Anaheim for jumping into action quickly and saving Jay Bouwmeester's life. Paul 'BizN...

🚨Emergency Episode: Leafs Trade Breakdown from 2020-02-06T16:00

Ray and Darren fully breakdown the Leafs - Kings deal that saw Toronto send Trevor Moore and CBJ's 3rd round pick in 2020 and a conditional 3rd round pick in 2021, to LA for back-up goalie Jack Cam...

Hockey Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk from 2020-02-06T01:20

Ray and Darren start off hitting on Ovi's continuing incredible play, the Leafs' mounting goaltender woes, Philly's surge to the playoffs and wrap up talking on the potential impact on the Flames s...

Chris Pronger Interview from 2020-01-30T21:00

Ray and Darren start off hitting on the latest round in the Battle of Alberta. The guys dig into the latest news and notes on the playoff races across the league and which teams are the buyers and ...

John Tortorella&Jayna Hefford from 2020-01-22T00:01

Ray and Darren start off hitting on the playoff races heating up and which of the bubble teams looks good to make it.  John Tortorella joined the guys and talked CBJ's season, what he's still learn...

Eddie Olczyk Interview from 2020-01-14T02:15

Ray and Darren start off hitting on a number of the week's top headlines: the breaking news of Zack Kassian's 2-game suspension, Morgan Rielly being out for 8-weeks with a fractured foot, what's be...

Wayne Gretzky Interview from 2020-01-09T20:30

Darren and Ray start off chatting about Ray's return from the Czech Republic calling the World Juniors and the phenomenal Gold Medal game. Then they hit on a number of the week's top headlines: Tam...

Special Edition: Best Of 2019 from 2019-12-30T20:00

Welcome to a special edition of the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast to put the wraps on 2019. We’ve got a bunch of the best clips and amazing stories from 2019 featuring guests like Ray’s former teammates...

Gord Miller Interview from 2019-12-23T22:01

Darren and Ray span the globe to make Episode 13 happen, with Ray in Ostrava in the Czech Republic ahead of the start of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The guys start off chatting about...

Cam Neely and Bob McKenzie Interviews from 2019-12-17T06:01

Darren and Ray get into a number of hot topics: starting with the breaking news Monday afternoon of the Taylor Hall trade to Arizona, the underrated story around Anthony Duclair's game this season ...

Zach Parise and Cammi Granato Interviews from 2019-12-09T22:01

Darren and Ray get into a number of hot topics: the incredible resilience of the Penguins, while missing a number of their top players; Bobrovsky, and the Panthers goaltending situation; the Leafs,...

Rick Tocchet and Jeff O'Neill Interviews from 2019-12-03T09:30:53

Darren&Ray discuss the fallout from the Bill Peters' saga; and Ray suggests his ideas of a hockey 'code of conduct' for coaches, players and managers to help make a path for a better way forward fo...

Mike Keenan and Keith Tkachuk Interviews from 2019-11-26T06:00

Darren&Ray get into headlines including their thoughts on the change in the Leafs' play in their first few games under new head coach Sheldon Keefe, Dougie Hamilton's great play of late for Carolin...

🚨Emergency Episode: Babcock Firing from 2019-11-21T17:00

Ray and Darren discuss at length all the ramifications of the news dropping Wednesday afternoon that the Leafs fired their head coach Mike Babcock and promoted Marlies' head coach Sheldon Keefe. Th...

Craig MacTavish and Shjon Podein Interviews from 2019-11-18T22:01

Darren&Ray get into headlines including their thoughts on the excuse building machine that the Leafs tailspin has become including what could be next for them. And the guys breakdown the great stor...

Tom Wilson and Dean Evason Interviews from 2019-11-13T22:01

Ray and Darren hit on the latest hockey news including; the firing of Don Cherry, the uniqueness and on-ice success of the roster Doug Armstrong has built in St. Louis, Cale Makar's development in ...

Mike Babcock&Jeff Odgers Interviews from 2019-11-04T23:01

Ray and Darren hit on the latest news including Lucic's suspension, the Backes-Sabourin collision and resulting injuries, Byfuglien's continuing health and contract situations, and whether the Canu...

Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving from 2019-10-30T04:01

Darren&Ray get into headlines including their thoughts on the Preds extension of Josi, the Isles success, the impact on the Blues of Tarasenko's injury, and what to make of the lack of toughness an...

Brendan Gallagher Interview from 2019-10-23T01:00

In Episode 4 Ray and Darren talk Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs 7-1-1 start to the season, and the comparisons being made to that other famous Sid guy who also played hockey in Cole Harbour, NS. They...

Bill Guerin Interview from 2019-10-15T22:00

On Episode 3 of the Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast Ray and Darren start off-discussing some of the top stories from the past week including what's behind the Bruins smashing 5-1 start to the 2019-20 seas...

Stanley Cup Champion and Conn Smythe winner Ryan O'Reilly Interview from 2019-10-07T22:01

Darren and Ray talk about the fast start Auston Matthews enjoyed in the NHL's opening week, and Auston has been working on his one-timer and it has already paid off. The guys discuss what you can o...

Paul Maurice Interview and NHL Season Look Ahead from 2019-10-01T22:01

Ray and Darren tee-up Episode 1. On the eve of puck drop of the regular season the guys delve into a couple of the top headlines, including how much turnover the Jets have had since the end of the ...

The Ray&Dregs Hockey Podcast - Coming Soon... from 2019-09-13T03:14:26

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 ...