Ray & Dregs dive into a busy week. DJ Smith fired in Ottawa, Jacques Martin takes over on an interim basis. He may find getting players to play his style of game a difficult task. The Buffalo Sabres have failed to meet expectations so far this season. Which is the bigger culprit, injuries or goaltending? Devon Toews not happy with some teammates after the Avs lose to the Blackhawks. Is Nikita Kucherov somehow underrated? Oilers might use Broberg as a sweetener to move Jack Campbell in a trade.
Craig Berube joins the fellas in conversation to discuss if he knew his days were numbered in St. Louis, what happened with Jordan Kyrou in the past week and how soon he wants to get back behind a bench in the NHL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Berube in Conversation: on his dismissal and Jordan Kyrou. Headlines include: Sens fire Smith, Sabres underachieve, Avs frustrated

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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Knies and Woll help the Leafs send things back to TO for a game 6. Avs looked like a true wagon in ousting the Jets in 5 games. What does the immediate future look like in Winnipeg? Preds force a long flight back to Nashville. Canucks and Preds has been incredibly tight. Canes eliminate the Isles with the help of Kuznetzov's slomo penalty shot. Julien BriseBois acknowledges he's like to extend Stamkos and Hedman this offseason. Oilers looking to end things in game 6 against LA. Do the Kings have anything left? Road-wins-only series between Dallas and Vegas. Who wins the remaining best of 3? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leafs & Preds force game 6. No such luck for Jets & Isles. Oilers look to advance. Best of 3 to decide Stars/Knights.

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine each and every first round series to this point. Tampa on the brink with zero goals from Kucherov and losing the battle between the pipes. Freddy Andersson has been fabulous as the Islanders are on the ropes. No huge surprise that the Caps are struggling missing 1/3 of their starting D-men. Lots of intrigue in TO surrounding Nylander, Marner and the Bruins' goalie rotation. Tall order for the Jets as the Avs have the league's best home record. Demko out and Petey's struggles have levelled the playing field in that series. Doughty and Kopitar turn back the clock for the Kings. Game 3 is must-win for Dallas in Sin City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cats & Canes up 3-0. Bostons's goalie rotation to continue? Avs are tough at home. Demko nearly irreplaceable.

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger on all the early round 1 playoff fun! Jets and Avs combine for 13 goals in their opener, Avs have to be concerned about their goaltending. Fans loving Dakota Joshua and the Canucks victorious return to the post-season. Battle of Florida was tight, but Vasilevskiy couldn't quite steal game 1. Matt Rempe makes an impact in the Rangers game 1 victory. Does William Nylander play game 2 for the Leafs, are Matthews and Marner reunited and which Bruins goalie will they be shooting on? Can the Kings slow down Connor McDavid and if so, for how long? Vegas and Dallas is an intriguing matchup... "big-boy" playoff hockey is on deck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild one in Winnipeg, Canucks triumphant return, Leafs need to play like the Leafs, Oilers game 1 loading.

Jeff O'Neill joins Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger to break down every first round series.
Some highlights: How big of an edge is goaltending for the Bruins? Upset brewing in the battle of Florida? Which version of Evander Kane shows up for game 83? Can Elias Pettersson get back on track offensively? Will the Jets perfect April continue? Who can match Dallas' eight, 20-goal scorers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Playoff Preview! O-Dog joins R&D to break down every 1st round series & predict the Cup Final.

Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down the week's headlines as the playoffs approach. One playoff berth remains unclaimed in the East... Caps are in the driver's seat but 4 teams still technically have shot at it. Rangers win the President's Trophy and don't seem to have nay holes in their game. McDavid gets 100 assists, Kucherov could do it also, Matthews only needs 1 for 70... lots of milestones to watch for in the final days of the season. Mark Stone returns from LTIR to begin the playoffs, this perceived loophole can only be changed through collective bargaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Berube in Conversation: on his dismissal and Jordan Kyrou. Headlines include: Sens fire Smith, Sabres underachieve, Avs frustrated

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