With Ray Ferraro vacationing overseas, Gord Miller sits in with Darren Dreger to discuss NYR in a rut; team scoring is way down and their top tier players have a higher level of excellence to achieve. Thoughts on the Matt Rempe suspension and his future in the league. Jets looking elite again as they take down the Leafs. Plus: 4-Nations snubs playing well, Canuck drama extended and Gord's musings on the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships.

Then, a special Ask Gord and Dregs Anything talks World Junior memories and how media folks handle (potentially) testy personal relationships with players and management.

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Ray and Dregs review some recent trades as the NHL hits the holiday roster freeze. Habs and Preds swap right-handed defenders. Shakeup for Nashville? Habs setting up another move? Kappo Kakko finds a new home in Seattle, big opportunity for him there with Jordan Eberle out. Sabres are willing to move a top player but what should they be looking for in return. Celebrating the warrior spirit in players like Zach Hyman and Brady Tkachuk, who both contributed on Thursday night despite being worse for wear.

Then, Devils bench boss Sheldon Keefe joins the fellas to reveal new details about his career journey from Toronto to New Jersey, coaching bright, young players in both cities and to talk about his infamous fight with Ray Ferraro and how another TSN personality factored into the dispute.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger break down a wild Stanley Cup Final rematch which saw the Panthers again outlast the Oilers in an exciting but mistake-filled affair. Evan Bouchard's tough night started early and Zach Hyman showed a ton of grit after taking a puck to the nose and returning. Kiefer Sherwood with a natural hat trick for the Canucks but it was trade rumours that were the bigger story of the day for Vancouver. Reaction to Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula unconventionally joining the team on the road in Montreal. Speculation Tavares' next contract/role with the Leafs.

Then in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, broadcast game prep and sleep-in stories!

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Ray and Dregs put a wrap on the BOG meetings in Florida this week. Is a playoff salary cap coming? Tax equalization and promoting the league worldwide also created some constructive chatter. 30 games into the season and league-wide parity is more obvious than ever, is that better than the alternative? Discussing the relevancy of some Maple Leaf analytics pointing in the wrong direction. Plus, Canucks coach Rick Tocchet's testy exchange with a reporter over Elias Pettersson.

Then, the fellas are joined by Winnipeg Jets TV analyst Kevin Sawyer to discuss his position when things got tense against the Bruins, how Adam Lowry carries himself as captain and a couple of great stories about running goalies and Ray's pristine tool collection.

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Usually subdued BOG meetings upended by Sens owner Michael Andlauer's "soft-tampering" charges in the direction of the New York Rangers. NYR have their own problems as struggles on the ice continue with a loss to the Blackhawks. The Avalanche have completely revamped their goaltending tandem in a 10 day stretch. Kings are the hottest team in the league, what will their upcoming 7-game road trip tell us? Preparations are already underway for Ovie to become the league's all time leading goal scorer!!

Ryan Rishaug stirs from his slumber to host Ask Ray and Dregs Anything. This all-travel edition delivers some laughs and useful travel tips. No wait, just laughs.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger dissect Team Canada's officially announced 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Surprises & snubs, plus the choices that were made and why. Comparing to Team USA and who might have an advantage in a short format tournament.

Then, we are joined in conversation by Team USA and Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin to discuss what's being called the best American team ever assembled; why they will gameplan around the players that they have and not the other way around and his long relationship with the Tkachuk brothers.

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Ray and Dregs on the hot topics of the week. Rangers have lost 6 of 7, Chytil and Panarin ride some pine... feels like it could all be connected to the very public trade rumours surrounding the team. The New Jersey Devils are healthy and thriving with offseason size added to their depth of skill, and now goaltending is a strength as well. Jiricek trade and Team USA roster will get more attention with Bill Guerin as our guest on Thursday's episode... but today, the projected roster for Team Canada takes the spotlight. Who do the fellas think will make the cut?

Then, in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, is the Sharks rebuild ahead of schedule? And how have the Canucks managed to bank points with all the injury issues that have affected them so far this season?

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In Headlines, Ray and Dregs look at how Paul Maurice's non-bag-skate technique seemed to pay off the the Florida Panthers. Then, some weird games on Wednesday; Ottawa wins with 11 shots for, Charlie Lindgren scores an own goal for the ages and Dallas lays an egg against the struggling Blackhawks. Plus, new coach bumps in Boston and St. Louis and some tough love in Montreal.

Then, our interview with Flames GM Craig Conroy looks at how some early success seemed to galvanize the roster, positive play from their unproven goalie tandem and the excitement of a new arena on the way that already has shovels in the ground.

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That didn't take long! Ray and Dregs discuss Jim Montgomery being named the new HC of the St. Louis Blues only 5 days after being dismissed by the Boston Bruins. How might Drew Bannister be feeling? Is Todd McLellan the next man up? Ebbs and flows of a season are apparent as the Florida Panthers are now 1-5 in their last 6. Bad vibes in Ottawa as the Sens continue to struggle and the fans are rightfully growing restless. Should Quinn Hughes have received a major penalty and which players/teams have been the biggest surprise on the first quarter of the season?

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything, we look at faceoff ejections, shootout moves and the behind-the-scenes machinations of hiring and firing coaches.

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Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger discuss Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies and the ensuing chaos and controversy. Bruins fired head coach Jim Montgomery on Tuesday, but there's plenty of blame to go around in Beantown. Are seats getting hot in Nashville and Detroit after lacklustre starts continue for both teams? Checking in on JT Miller's situation and Ovie's injury status.

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