Isles Beat presents TOP SHELF HockeyCast with three unique voices: Phil Farber (@Philzfacts on Twitter), David Tuchman (Sports Broadcaster @TuckonSports), and B.D. Gallof (NHL and NY Islanders writer). This isn't your typical NY Islanders podcast. Give it a listen… Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topshelfhockey/support
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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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‘When Goalies Were Weird’ is a six-part narrative podcast from theScore about some of the most fascinating characters in NHL history. Host John Matisz profiles unforgettable ‘90s-era goalies by talking to former NHL stars, Hockey Hall of Famers, coaches, broadcasters, and executives. These goalies played when the position was undergoing a revolution in style and substance - the butterfly goalie replaced the stand-up, and equipment got bigger and lighter. The old guard's quirks and the new gu ...
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Hosted by longtime NHL and NWHL PR executive and New York Times Hockey writer Chris Botta, the Hockey Press Pass Podcast shines a light on the hockey media like never before. Each week, Chris speaks with leading broadcasters, writers and executives around the NHL and all areas of hockey. We will learn about how they got here, their process, their triumphs and challenges. And every so often at the end of the show, Chris shares some of his experiences as Communications VP of the New York Islan ...
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Caps HC Spencer Carbery! Plus: Boston flounders, Canes roll, Oilers rebound.
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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on the headlines of the week. Plus an entertaining chat with Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.E.V. Media
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McDavid Injured, Stamkos Honoured. Plus: checking in on Leafs, Jets, Vegas
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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…
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Chris Mason Interview! Headlines: Underwhelming starts. Are the Caps for real? Philly line blender and Trouba hit.
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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…
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Tuesday Headlines: Leafs a different team? Can Nashville bounce back? Ovy watch and Ask Us Anything!
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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…
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Utah HC Dylan Guenther Interview! Headlines: Players, coaches, GMs feeling heat for poor starts? Rangers and Tampa excelling early.
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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…
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Oilers, Avs struggle out of the gate. Flames, Jets & Utah surprise. Thanksgiving Ask R&D Anything!
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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…
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Steven Stamkos Interview! Plus: 24/25 Season underway with some surprising early results.
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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…
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Predictions and Storytime: Swayman signs, division frontrunners, Ask Ray & Dregs
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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.By R.E.V. Media
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Thursday Headlines: Atlantic Tensions, Global Series, Ask Ray & Dregs
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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 …
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Garth Snow Interview! Laine hurt, Xhekaj response, pre-season injury woes
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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…
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Cup or Bust for Rangers? Plus: Ceiling for the Flames, Trade Assets in Anaheim & Ask R&D Anything!
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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 …
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Stanley Cup Champion Paul Maurice in conversation. Plus, Swayman, Leafs and Laine.
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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…
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Free Agent Frenzy does not disappoint. Preds, Oilers, Leafs, Canucks make big splashes.
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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 …
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Florida Panthers win their first Stanley Cup! Breakdown of game 7 and all the fallout.
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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…
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McDavid and the Oilers force game 6. Markstrom and PLD trades.
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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…
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Panthers are 1 win away! Oilers getting goalied... again. Cats PK has been huge.
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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…
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Game 2 a must-win for Edmonton? D-pairing scrutiny, how to solve Bobrovsky, Panthers will be better.
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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…
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Stanley Cup Final Preview! Who has the edge and where?
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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.…
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Struddy breaks down the WCF! Nurse comes alive. Knoblauch takes risks. Tanev leaves with apparent injury. Shesterkin looking strong.
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Jason Strudwick joins Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger to discuss the Western Conference Final. Darnell Nurse has a great game. Knoblauch takes a big risk and it pays off, as the Oilers tie the series 2-2. In the East, Florida wins a game 4 to tie that series, but Igor Shesterkin is keeping the Rangers alive. Tkachuk's mouthguard goes for a ride. What…
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Hintz helps Stars surge. Trouba avoids suspension. Bylsma headed to Seattle.
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Ray Ferraro & Darren Dreger with a deep dive on the 2 conference final series. Roope Hintz's return helps propel Jason Robertson to a hat-trick and the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 series lead. Oilers played a brilliant first 20 minutes but then the tide turned. Jacob Trouba fined $5000 for his hit on Evan Rodrigues... it could have been worse for both pa…
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Conference Finals underway! McDavid's wild game, Goaltending battles. Keefe to the Devils, Arniel promoted in Winnipeg, Waddell leaving Carolina.
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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down McDavid's wild game in Dallas, the Oilers remarkable PK, Rangers OT win. Sheldon Keefe is off to New Jersey, Scott Arniel promoted to Head Coach in Winnipeg. Don Waddell resigns as Hurricanes GM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.E.V. Media
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Final Four! Previewing both conference finals matchups. Plus Berube's expectations & other coaching news.
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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…
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Oilers/Canucks headed for game 7! Top teams to battle in ECF, Brind'Amour extended, Berube hired.
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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 na…
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Oilers/Canucks: Silovs surprises, McDavid roughed up. Dallas is rolling, Bruins in a spot, Canes hang on.
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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 offici…
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Sheldon Keefe fired: replacement speculation. Florida/Boston gets spicy. Canucks storm back.
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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 …
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