The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast

R&D are back for Season 8! 2026/27 Season Preview Episode!

Ray and Dregs kick off Season 8 with a league-wide preview, digging into the contenders and biggest storylines heading into the new NHL season. They look at Florida and C

Leafs Reload, Werenski Stays, Nurse Traded, Canucks Look Forward, Demidov Extends and much more!

Our Free Agency Season Finale Special is loaded! The Leafs were a centrepiece on Canada Day after reshaping their roster, highlighted by the signing of veteran goaltender

Babcock arrives in Edmonton. Capitals Land Kyrou and Tuch, Robertson Watch Continues. Plus: Support for Bedard, Sabres Goaltending and More!

The offseason carousel kept spinning as Washington made a major push by acquiring Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, with Tuch’s new $10.5 million AAV adding another layer to th

Tkachuk Reunion in Florida, Oilers Signings. Plus: Babcock, Hellebuyck, Robertson, Raddysh and more!

The NHL offseason kicked into overdrive as Brady Tkachuk was dealt to the Florida Panthers, creating a family reunion with brother Matthew while leaving the Senators arme

Chayka's Choice, Torts Out in VGK Succession Plan, Teams Calling on Hellebuyck, Knies and Others!

The Leafs made a surprise hire by naming Jim Hiller as head coach, a move that aligns with GM Chayka’s analytical approach but raises questions if past relationships with

Canes Win Cup! Eight Years in the Making, Carolina's Culture Would Not Be Denied

Carolina closed out the Stanley Cup Final in convincing fashion, with Games 5 and 6 reinforcing that the Hurricanes were simply the deeper, fresher and better team. Jorda

Laviolette Lands in L.A., Player Power in Edmonton, Babcock's Limbo and Staal's Surge

The Los Angeles Kings have turned to Peter Laviolette as their new head coach, a move that feels like a logical short-term fit for a team looking to remain competitive wh

Babcock Bombshell & Pavelski a Possibility. Plus, Larkin's Breaking Point & Starter Speculation for Carolina

Rumours continue to swirl that Mike Babcock could be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, a surprising development given his recent comments about being retired an

Carolina's Challenge, Knights Golden Confidence, Leafs Searching, Oilers Waiting, Preds Land MacFarland in MegaDeal.

Carolina finds itself in a near must-win situation in Game 2, as headed to Vegas down 0-2 seems like too big of a hill to climb for any team.D espite neither side being t

Malhotra's Mission, Gallagher's Goodbye, Canes Best Version & Vegas' Gamble Pays Off

The Vancouver Canucks officially turned the page by hiring Manny Malhotra as head coach, signalling a commitment to a rebuild centred around accumulating young talent and

Hurricanes Suffocate Habs, Bell Centre Blues, Knights Sweep the Avs & Marner's Mission.

Montreal looked completely overmatched in Game 4 as Carolina dominated 43-18 in shots and continued to suffocate the Canadiens with their structured, relentless style. At

Canes Win in OT, Hutson Owns Up, Avs Banged Up and On the Ropes, Coaching Chatter and more!

Montreal dropped a tough OT decision to Carolina as Andrei Svechnikov scored the winner for a 2-1 series lead, with Lane Hutson publicly taking responsibility for a givea

Game 1 Surprises: Montreal’s Pace Overwhelms Carolina, Makar's Absence Looms Large for Avs.

Montreal stunned Carolina 6–2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, swarming the Hurricanes with four first-period goals and exposing signs of rust after Carolina’s

Canucks Clean House, Coaching Carousel Turns, Habs Advance, Hurricanes Rested, Can Vegas Get Healthy?

The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house by firing Adam Foote and the entire coaching staff just days after naming Ryan Johnson GM, continuing a full organizational reset desp

Dobes' Redemption, Marner’s Masterpiece, Coaching Carousel Spins in Edmonton and Toronto

Montreal took a 3–2 series lead over Buffalo, in part, by sticking with Jakub Dobes despite a rough first period and a bad third goal against, a decision by Martin St. Lo

Habs Roll at Home, Canes Sweep, Flyers Looking Forward & Ducks Draw Even

The Montreal Canadiens responded after an early Buffalo goal in Game 3, dominating much of the night with their speed and depth as Alex Newhook scored twice and the Habs’

Leafs Lottery Jackpot Muddles Matthews Situation: Canes & Avs Rolling, Habs Adjustments, Ducks Fly Home

The Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the hockey world by winning the NHL Draft Lottery despite fairly long odds, leaving fans in Vancouver and Calgary frustrated as another Ca

Leafs Face Big Questions, Oilers React, Round 2 Forecast

Keith Pelley and the Toronto Maple Leafs held end-of-season media availabilities, with major questions around the team’s direction, Auston Matthews’ future heading into t

Flyers finish Pens in OT, Habs one away, Howden's 2OT shorty. Plus, Oilers & Stars face elimination.

The Philadelphia Flyers closed out the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 OT, capping a surprisingly solid “bridge year” for Pittsburgh’s aging core, with Evgeni Malkin expres

Goal Line Drama in Anaheim, Hagel’s Heroics, Kopitar’s Curtain Call & Sens Swept

A controversial finish in Anaheim headlines the episode, as the Ducks’ apparent OT winner crossed the goal line but lacked definitive video proof, reigniting calls for pu