Season 3
July 14, 2022
Season 3 Finale: SUPER SPECIAL BONUS FREE AGENCY EPISODE!!!
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 Frenzy to record this special B...
June 30, 2022
NHL Season Conclusion + Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Allegations
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)! The guys put a bow on a busy NH...
June 24, 2022
Lightning Try To… Delay A Stanley Cup ‘Reaction’ + New Panthers HC Paul Maurice
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 on the ice after Jon Cooper hi...
June 17, 2022
‘Gut Punches’ of the Business w/ New VGK Head Coach Bruce Cassidy
What a whirlwind month for Bruce Cassidy: A hard-fought 7 game series vs. Carolina, to losing his job as Bruins Head coach, to being re-hired across the country! Bruce discussed the “gut punch” of his firing in Boston, lesson...
June 09, 2022
“Eating To Win a Championship” w/ Retired NHL’er Matt Calvert
When you're on Nathan MacKinnon's team, you can't just eat, you have to be "eating to win a championship". That is, according to former Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Calvert. Calvert talks the bittersweet emotions of watchi...
June 02, 2022
Chirpin’ on the Conference Final Chaos w/ NHL on TNT’s Keith Jones
Defence?? Who needs it!? Dregs is in Denver covering a MacKinnon/McDavid shooting gallery in the ‘Wild Wild West’, while Ray says “Igor’s Better” in the East. Conference Finals chatter abounds as the guys delve into a crazy (...
May 25, 2022
Battle of the ‘Goalie Gaffes’ + Team Germany AC Jessica Campbell
Mike Smith and Jacob Markstrom add their names to Battle of Alberta folklore… With goals against they’d rather forget! Ray and Dregs discuss if Connor McDavid is the best player we’ve ever seen, Nazem Kadri’s epic performance...
May 20, 2022
A Whole Lotta Goals - The Battle of Alberta & 2nd Round of NHL Playoffs
Ray and Darren delve into the wild start to the Battle of Alberta - how it was fun for everyone - except if you were a goalie. They talk expectations for Game 2 including for the goaltending to look much better on both ends ...
May 12, 2022
‘Headbutting’ the First Round + NHL on TNT’s Rick Tocchet
Which teams advance, and who’s hitting the golf course early?? The first round still has plenty of drama left to unfold. The guys go ‘full contact’, talking headbutts, Darnell Nurse’s suspension, Jacob Trouba’s hit on Sidney ...
May 06, 2022
Spicy Pork and Broccoli + Ducks Head Coach Dallas Eakins
With the NHL playoffs in full swing, Ray and Dregs discuss Ray’s OT intermission snacks during a Penguins/Rangers Game 1 marathon, the sustained brilliance of Sidney Crosby, and all of the goalie drama! From injuries, to incr...
April 29, 2022
Locked-In for the Playoffs & Broadcaster/Ex-NHL’er Mike Johnson
Former NHL player and current broadcaster Mike Johnson brings his unique perspective to this week’s show. Johnson spoke on the magnitude of playing for the Habs organization, meeting Guy Lafleur, the Leafs impressive scoring ...
April 21, 2022
NHL Playoff Outlook & Minnesota Wild D-Man Jake Middleton
Ray and Dregs welcome Jake Middleton to the podcast. The Minnesota Wild D-man talked about his trade deadline suitcase debacle, the Wild’s locker room pranksters & antics, and his “blue-collar” style of play. Headlines covers...
April 15, 2022
Crunch Time in The NHL
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 guys talk about the dangerous Col...
April 12, 2022
Playoff Positioning Tightening & Florida Panthers Jonathan Huberdeau
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 enjoying finally being on the PK. H...
April 01, 2022
Top Goal Scorers & Director of NHL Alumni Association Glenn Healy
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 the NHL Alumni Association and...
March 22, 2022
2022 NHL Trade Deadline Analysis
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, who may have fallen short ...
March 17, 2022
Countdown to NHL Trade Deadline Day
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, the Avalanche’s latest add...
March 10, 2022
Eichel's Return to Buffalo & TSN Analyst Carlo Colaiacovo
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, how he ended up in sports...
March 03, 2022
NHL Updates & Ukraine Conflict with TSN's Gord Miller
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 tournaments, different leagues ...
February 25, 2022
Calgary Flames Hot Streak & GM Brad Treliving
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 Markstrom have played, finding the p...
February 19, 2022
Olympic Hockey Highlights & Darcy Tucker
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 reputation, his fights with ...
February 09, 2022
Hockey Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur
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’s belief in their roster,...
February 02, 2022
Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito
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 Florida, his college career...
January 27, 2022
Adam Foote, NHL Alumni
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 been being a NHLer turned ho...
January 19, 2022
Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings
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 direction, the Kings' young t...
January 13, 2022
New Jersey Devils Center Jack Hughes
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 Quinn and Luke on the way, g...
January 04, 2022
NHL Winter Classic Recap & Bruce Boudreau
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 arriving in Vancouver, the im...
December 28, 2021
World Juniors Game On and IIHF President Luc Tardif
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 events including the Women’...
December 21, 2021
Countdown to World Juniors, Team USA's Nate Leaman
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 NHLPA's decision to not go to...
December 14, 2021
World Juniors Talk with Bob McKenzie
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 he’s seen at the tourname...
December 06, 2021
Canucks Clean House & Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno
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 franchise history, his line...
December 01, 2021
Five for Biting
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 suspension for Brendan Lemieux’s b...
November 23, 2021
Flames' and Avs' Great Starts + Trevor Zegras Interview
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 Program, his OT game winner...
November 17, 2021
Canucks Turmoil and Anthony Duclair
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 decision to become his own age...
November 10, 2021
Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe
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 and getting the call that he...
November 02, 2021
Chicago Blackhawks Scandal
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 unstoppable power play, Markstrom’...
October 26, 2021
Fast Starts featuring Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman
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 greatest players in the le...
October 11, 2021
GAME ON!!!
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 season, getting traded to t...
October 04, 2021
Getting Ready for Puck Drop
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, talks about their talen...
September 27, 2021
Pre-season Starts, Time to Release the Kraken!
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 - including a stint in the KHL -...
September 20, 2021
Summer Is Over, Hockey Returning
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 thoughts on the Pettersson an...