The Ray & Dregs Hockey Podcast

John Klingberg is drawing interest from Toronto, Ottawa, and Edmonton, with up to seven teams potentially in the mix. While he’s likely looking at a league-minimum deal, teams will need to weigh the cost of creating a roster spot for him. Plus, Auston Matthews and Linus Ullmark face tough decisions about their participation in the Four Nations Faceoff tournament due to injury concerns. Dean Evason and the Blue Jackets are surprising playoff contenders, while Seattle sits 10 points out of a Wildcard and faces major roster questions. Then, Darcy Kuemper reflects on battling LA's recent playoff foes from Edmonton this season, the challenges of being traded mid-season vs. offseason, and how Drew Doughty’s leadership raises team competitiveness. He also shares personal moments, including his wife’s thoughtful gift commemorating his Stanley Cup win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor Bedard starred with a goal and assist in Chicago's streak-busting win over Colorado, while Boston's struggles continued with five straight losses, sparking "Fire Sweeney" chants. The Devils limp into MSG after losing 4 of 5, while Carolina's inconsistency leaves the Metro wide open. Comparing Rod Brind’Amour and Craig Berube’s coaching philosophies, which both highlight work ethic and consistency. In the East, a tight wildcard race sees the Sabres just 7 points out despite being in last place, while in the West, Dallas battles Colorado for Central supremacy as Vegas maintains a slim Pacific lead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Headlines: Montreal's recent surge has them in a wildcard spot, driven by strong performances from Suzuki and Hutson, raising questions about the Habs' playoff potential. Vancouver continues to battle inconsistency, with key players returning but trade speculation looming. Top teams like Vegas and Winnipeg are eyeing upgrades, while Scott Laughton’s availability could spark interest from contenders like Toronto. The Hurricanes may quietly make a big move, and San Jose is expected to shake things up. In ask Ray and Dregs Anything, the fellas discuss team chemistry, Leon Draisaitl’s MVP case, and playoff dark horses, with Detroit and Ottawa drawing attention in the East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time Hortons Headlines: Leafs' Matthews will miss his 15th of the season, 6th straight game. The Kings have a shutout win over the Devils. Avalanche are clawing up for 2nd in the Central division as they win 5 in a row. Blackwood signs 5 year extension. Gamble or good investment? Dallas PP struggles. The Blackhawks underwhelm at the Winter Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.