Spring Training is here! What better guest to welcome baseball back than former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. The always entertaining Gibbons gave a manager’s perspective on the World Baseball Classic, Canada’s Blue Jays fandom, and ‘striking’ a balance when dealing with umpires. Plus, re-living the infamous Jose Bautista ‘bat-flip’ moment, and a very ‘Toronto’ view on NHL superstar Connor McDavid. In Headlines, the guys discuss Connor McDavid 60-goal season, whether he can sustain his torrid pace to reach 70 goals, and casting a shadow so big it makes Leon Draisaitl look underrated! With th ..read more

Travel ‘turbulence’ kicks things off as Ray recounts a full-day adventure to the passport office, and Dregs gets stuck with an airport ‘Karen’. At least the guys didn’t cross Jordan Binnington! The St. Louis Blues goalie’s antics vs. the Minnesota Wild ALMOST led to a goalie fight with Marc-Andre Fleury. Ray points out that even Binnington can't slow the Wild, Minnesota is rolling with points in 14-straight games. Headlines continues with the QMJHL’s plan to ban fighting in the league. The guys discuss implications of the decision, and if there could be a change to the NHL’s rules on fighting ..read more

After the ‘zoo’ that was trade season, Dregs has a couple unwelcome visitors in his yard. Ray welcomes two new additions to the Ferraro family in remarkable fashion as the guys kick-off another episode of the podcast. In Headlines, the latest NHL news and storylines are covered. Tony DeAngelo’s not-so-subtle spear on Corey Perry, and the subsequent suspension has the guys seeking more clarity on how many games should be assessed for foul play. What is wrong in Tampa? Ray analyzes the Lightning’s struggles and if the ‘dynasty’ is over.  The surging Minnesota Wild are clicking at the right ..read more

The guys welcome back regular contributor Dave Nonis to wrap a BUSY trade season. Nonis spoke on trade deadline, and the snowball of trades kicked-off by the New York Islanders and Lou Lamoriello. The former NHL GM gave an in-depth look at front offices and how they assess their needs, why ‘swinging for the fences’ with a big trade target doesn’t always work out, and how depth off-season additions are often more valuable.  In Headlines, the guys discuss the New York Rangers growing pains and Ray questions whether Kane and Panarin can rekindle the fire they had with the Blackhawks. A fan f ..read more

Fresh off the sets of ESPN & TSN Ray and Darren breakdown everything that went down - and didn't - leading up to and on the NHL's Trade Deadline Day in this special recap episode. The fellas discuss Ottawa landing Jakob Chychrun, how Boston GM Don Sweeney has managed to assemble with Bertuzzi's addition - according to Ray - 'the most perfectly assembled roster'.  Also debated was whether Timo Meier was the 'best player' traded this deadline, and the guys get into if it's possible that the Rangers may now have too much offense especially on the PP, and discuss the deals that didn't hap ..read more

Regular R&D podcast contributor, and former NHL GM, Dave Nonis joins the show just in time for the trade deadline! Nonis gives his front-office perspective on Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien Brisebois’ trading away ALL the draft picks, the perceived value of picks to an organization, and if Kyle Dubas should be to blame if the Leafs don’t win in the playoffs. Plus, Nonis takes us back to the deadline-deal for Roberto Luongo that almost-was.  In Headlines, the guys talk Toronto Maple Leafs acquisitions McCabe and Lafferty, Eastern Conference powerhouse teams, and if changes to the playof ..read more

ESPN’s Rules Analyst, Dave Jackson, has the credentials to back up his title, he’s officiated over 1500 NHL games! The former referee shared stories from stepping the ice with legends of the game; hearing it from the crowd for giving Wayne Gretzky an unsportsmanlike penalty, policing an all-out brawl, and debating rules with Ray Ferraro. Plus, the monumental change that instant video review brought to the game, and dealing with the ‘soul crushing’ reality of social media. In Headlines, the guys discuss a couple of minor-looking deals that might set the stage for something major. Ottawa Senator ..read more

Whether it's the Penguins and Islanders (literally) fighting for playoff position, or the Maple Leafs making a blockbuster trade; things are getting HEATED in the NHL. Ray gave his impressions from broadcasting the Stadium Series in Carolina over the weekend, the ‘college tailgate’ atmosphere, and a tidbit from Don Waddell on Hurricanes trade targets. In Headlines, the guys discuss potential landing spots for Patrick Kane, and if the Rangers could still acquire the star forward. Cale Makar is back in concussion protocol and his absence from the game prompts a discussion on stricter penalties f ..read more

Tim Stützle joined the podcast, and it’s easy to see why he’s already a Sens fan-favourite! The budding superstar spoke on his torrid point pace, the young ‘core’ in Ottawa, and how he views the season thus far. He spoke on his journey from German pro-hockey to the NHL, pickle-ball battles with Claude Giroux, and the possibility of Ryan Reynolds joining the Senators ownership group. Plus, Stützle answers a couple fan questions, and says he’s 100% ‘Team Messi’ in the debate of soccer G.O.A.T’s.  In Headlines, the guys discuss the Canes vs. Capitals Stadium Series, which Ray will be calling ..read more

Episode 40 kicks off on the heels of Super Bowl weekend. Ray is back ‘in the swing’ of things after golfing with Darren Pang ahead of an NHL on ESPN game in St.Louis. Dregs wrapped up a cottage weekend in Muskoka just in time for recording. In Headlines, the guys talk the NHL trade market and the anticipation of Jakob Chychrun news now that the Arizona Coyotes have opted not to play the defenceman until a trade is made. Dregs talks LA, and Boston, and the possibility of Lou lurking for another big Islanders splash. Ray asks whether the Coyotes and GM Bill Armstrong would be willing to change t ..read more