Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski dive into Vancouver’s sizzling start with Randip Janda and explore what’s been clicking for Brock Boeser and the Canucks. Arda and Greg also react to Patrick Kane taking his talents to Detroit and weigh in on Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson addressing the rumors surrounding Corey Perry’s departure from the team. Finally, the guys pick the best team, first-quarter MVP and more in the Quarter-mark Lightning Round! 0:00 Welcome to The Drop! 0:30 Patrick Kane to the Detroit Red Wings 6:32 Is Kane a traitor? 9:06 Randip Janda joins The Drop! 11:41 What’s clicking for Boeser & the Canucks? 19:04 The Importance of Hockey Night Punjabi 21:05 GM Kyle Davidson on Corey Perry 28:01 Quarter-mark Lightning Round! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski reacts to the Wild firing head coach Dean Evason after a disastrous start to the season and wonders if new coach John Hynes is the right fit in Minnesota. Then, Arda Öcal and Greg preview the NHL’s revamped All-Star Weekend format with Kristen Shilton and break down the Toronto Maple Leaf’s Stanley Cup chances. The guys also discuss whether New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba deserved a tougher punishment for high-sticking. Finally, Arda and Greg play match-matcher for the All-Star festivities and rank which teams are poised to rally for a playoff spot. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop Podcast! 0:30 Stuck in a 7-game skid, Minnesota fires Evason 1:38 Is John Hynes the answer for the Wild? 3:47 NHL All-Star revamp with Kristen Shilton 10:28 Are the Leafs Stanley Cup contenders? 15:15 NHL to stage a 3-on-3 event with the Professional Women’s Hockey League 16:44 Pairing celebrity Puckheads & NHL All-Stars 23:44 Rangers top Bruins 26:14 $5k fine too light of a punishment for Trouba? 29:30 Can these teams rally for a playoff spot? Find out in this week’s Power Rankings 36:40 Marc-Andre Fleury’s mask up to $15,700 in auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Emily Kaplan on The Drop to break down the buzz surrounding Patrick Kane’s impending decision, the most disappointing team this season and the latest on the World Cup of Hockey. Arda and Greg also weigh in not the Winter Classic Jerseys “leak” online and decide which NHL teams are FOR REAL. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:30 Winter Classic Jerseys “Leak”  Are these NHL teams for real? 8:03 New York Rangers ARE for real - Greg  9:30 Philadelphia Flyers? 10:18 Are the Washington Capitals trending in the right direction? 11:30 St. Louis Blues: Are they for real? 12:49 Are the Canucks THE REAL DEAL? 15:35 Emily Kaplan on the top landing spots for Patrick Kane  18:32 World Cup of Hockey with *no* Russians? 24:50 Most disappointing NHL team so far? 29:02 What we’re thankful for in hockey: Jack Hughes, Star Wars Night and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NHL player Brian Boyle joins The Drop and opens up about netting his first NHL hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer Night, shares his most emotional goal and looks ahead to life after retirement. Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski also weigh in on the Anaheim Ducks, the PWHL jersey unveiling and dive into the latest news surrounding the NHL mulling over changes to overtime. Finally, the guys play a round of Most Obvious, Most Hilarious, Most Disastrous as the Patrick Kane Derby gets underway. 0:00 Welcome to The Drop!  0:30The Duckies are the best story in the NHL  1:48 Greg has thoughts about the PWHL’s jersey designs  2:02 Changes coming to OT? NHL wants to see more offense in overtime  11:25 Brian on venturing into media after retiring from the NHL  13:58 Favorite Henrik Lundqvist story  17:42 The story behind Brian’s favorite goal ever  22:00 Netting a hat trick on Hockey Fights Cancer Night  37:17 Potential landing spots for Patrick Kane  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski react to the Oilers firing coach Jay Woodcroft with Jason Gregor and discuss what kind of role Connor McDavid may have played in Edmonton hiring Kris Knoblauch. Then, the guys look ahead to the Hockey Hall of Class of 2024 and play a game of ‘One In-One Out.’ Arda and Greg close the show with a special edition of The Drop Power Rankings: Jaromir Jagr Edition! 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop Podcast! 0:30 Question marks in Oil Country after Woodcroft’s firing 3:08 Jason Gregor on Woodcroft’s decision to switch to a zone defense 6:11 The Knoblauch-McDavid connection 15:12 Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024 & The Russia Question 20:38 The Patrick Marleau Question 25:41 One In- One Out 31:33 Power Rankings: Jaromir Jagr Edition! + An impromptu ‘Search for Merch!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabres Goalie Devon Levi shares how he channels his passion for Star Wars on the ice with Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski on The Drop as the guys discuss custom masks and Jedi meditations. Greg and Arda also explain how to fix the Edmonton Oilers and break down the first NHL Awards Watch of the season! 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop Podcast! 0:30 Sharks win! Sharks win! Sharks win! 3:04 5 Ways to fix The Edmonton Oilers 15:56 Devon Levi talks VR training, custom goalie masks and his connection to Star Wars 30:29 What to make of Gaudreau & Huberdeau being benched 32:17 NHL Awards Watch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Ray Ratto of The Defector about the "VERY STINKY" San Jose Sharks. The guys are also joined by Baltimore Orioles pitcher and Red Wings fan Cole Irvin to weigh in on Detroit’s red-hot start. Forget waiting until the end of the season, Arda and Greg break down what would happen if the playoffs kicked off TODAY! 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:30The San Jose Sharks are 0-10-1 in their first 11 games 1:55 Ray Ratto’s thoughts on the Sharks’ miserable start  12:05 Red Wings fan Cole Irvin on Detroit’s hot start, hockey memorabilia and NHL ’24  31:20 Blackhawks sued again for ignoring assaults 33:28 Who lifts the Stanley Cup if the playoffs started today?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to hockey fan & AEW star Adam Copeland about all things NHL as the wrestling star opens up about his Leafs and Devils fandom and reveals a fun story about the Toronto Maple Leafs' MVP belt. The guys also weigh in on the chaos unfolding in Ottawa as the Senators part ways with GM Pierre Dorion and forfeit a first-round pick. Then, Greg and Arda reveal their list of the best NHL/Pro Wrestling comps. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:30 Never a dull moment in the NHL! 2:18 Chaos in Ottawa 12:30 Puck Headlines: Canadiens minority stake sold at record valuation 13:45 NHL, Union talk safety following Adam Johnson’s death 16:44 Charlie McAvoy gets a 4-game ban 17:53 Nicklas Backstrom to step away from the game 23:00 Adam Copeland on being a Leafs & Devils fan 27:44 Copeland’s championship belt finds a new home in Toronto 29:58 Tribalism in sports 37:52 Copeland’s history with hockey video games 42:00 Logan Paul/Connor Bedard comparisons and more NHL players and teams as Pro Wrestlers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the hockey world mourns, Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski remember Adam Johnson with Johnson’s former Pittsburgh Penguins teammate, Teddy Blueger, and discuss the growing calls for mandatory neck guards in the NHL. Then, Arda and Greg discuss how Shane Pinto’s 41-game suspension could be a sign of things to come and break down this week's Top 10 (and Bottom 5) Power Rankings. 0:00 Tributes pour in for Adam Johnson 3:25 Discussing neck guards in the NHL 7:21 Teddy Blueger remembers Adam Johnson 21:47 What Shane Pinto’s 41-game suspension could mean for the rest of the NHL 30:11 Canucks and Bruins climbing the Power Rankings 33:25 The Sharks are SO bad & the rest of the Bottom 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk all things Anaheim Ducks with 21st Duck Trent Sullivan and learn about Radko Gudas’ alter ego. The guys also parse through NHL overreactions following the Frozen Frenzy — Bruins going undefeated? Connor Bedard to miss out on the Calder?? Then, Greg breaks down the NHL reversing its policy on Pride Tape. Finally, the Oilers and Flames’ Heritage Classic Jerseys get a PASS or FAIL grade. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:25 Frozen Frenzy recap 5:45 NHL Overreactions: Boston Bruins going 82-0?? 7:20 Oilers missing the playoffs this year? 10:30 Philadelphia Flyers headed to the postseason? 12:46 D.J. Smith will be the first coach fired? 15:20 Red Wings to sweep the Art Ross AND the Rocket Richard? 17:07 Connor Bedard will not win the Calder? 19:07 The NHL reverses its ban on Pride Tape & King Clancy Memorial Trophy candidate 23:22 21st Duck Trent Sullivan’s inspiring story 24:12 Trent shares how it feels to be the 21st Duck and reveals how much of a “teddy bear” Gudas can be 37:04 Grading the Flames and Oilers’ Heritage Classic Jerseys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski give John Buccigross the floor to unleash an epic rant about “roughing in the NHL” and preview the Frozen Frenzy! The guys also dive into the secret behind the Detroit Red Wings’ breakout success and push the PANIC button on the Oilers' season following Connor McDavid’s injury and Edmonton's slow start. Are we on the verge of seeing the most 50-goal scorers in a single season in NHL history? -- Arda explains his theory. Plus, Greg and Arda outline the perfect (non-alcoholic) drinking game for Tuesday's hockey action. 0:00 Frozen Frenzy Preview w/ John Bucci on The Drop! 0:24 How sustainable is Detroit’s hot start + playoff outlook 6:35 Connor McDavid’s injury & the Edmonton Oilers' rocky start 9:05 Jay Woodcroft on the HOT seat 12:27 Arda’s theory: this season could break the record for most 50 goal scorers in NHL history! 18:45 John Buccigross talks Frozen Frenzy on The Drop! 24:43 Does Bucci believe in the Red Wings? 26:50 Leafs & Oilers panic meter 28:03 Buccigross sounds off on officiating physical play in the NHL 33:30 Grab your milk or energy drink and join in the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Panthers Winger Carter Verhaeghe on The Drop to reflect on the sweet victory of winning a Stanley Cup Final and the bitter pain of losing. Carter also gives his thoughts on Kuznetsov’s controversial shootout move. The guys also respond to backlash surrounding the release of ESPN’s NHL Top-100 Players list and pull back the curtain on the ins and outs of ranking the best in hockey. Finally, Arda celebrates the anniversary of Blades of Steel with a few facts you probably didn’t know about the classic video game.  0:00 Welcome to The Drop! 0:30 Reactions to ESPN’s NHL Rank 5:00 Most Controversial rankings— Jack Hughes rated too high?  5:50 Seth Jones’ rank based on reputation?  7:30 Arda thinks Nazem Kadri deserves a higher rank 8:30 Jaccob Slavin too far behind Seth Jones? 9:30 Devon Toews underrated? 10:47 Sidney Crosby is still a top player  11:22 Greg thinks ranking Quinn Hughes’ 60th is a BIT egregious 12:12 Arda is most surprised by this snub  14:22 Evgeni Malkin: The NHL’s most snubbed player of our generation 20:40 Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe talks Stanley Cup Finals and shootout goals  30:58 Blades of Steel anniversary: 3 things you didn’t know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by ESPN’s AJ Mleczko on The Drop to weigh in on the Buffalo Sabres hype train, break down what’s going on with the Islanders and analyze whether the Golden Knights are on track to repeat. Then, the guys rank the NHL's Top 10 Pure Goal Scorers and finally solve the problem of the Toronto Maple Leaf’ ever-changing goal song. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:42 The Leafs need a goal song – or do they? 7:50 Power Rankings! Hockey’s top PURE goal-scorers 8:50 Why rookie Connor Bedard belongs in the top 10 10:04 ‘Center Stage Thompson’ 10:55 Nathan Mackinnon scored 42 goals last year, 41 in 2018-2019 11:30 Connor McDavid’s beautiful goals 13:20 Jason Robertson back-to-back 40 goal seasons, 46 last year 13:38 Why Leon Draisaitl ranks ahead of teammate McDavid 14:48 Mikko Rantanen is trending up 15:42 Don’t count out Alex Ovechkin 17:17 The numbers don’t lie about David Pastrnak 17:49 Auston Matthews’ unpredictable shot has changed the game – Arda 19:51 Olympic gold medalist & Ping Pong champ AJ Mleczko joins The Drop! 22:20 What is AJ’s read on the Sabres this season? 25:50 Vegas Golden Knights have a new swag 30:20 New goal song? No Problem! Call Justin Bieber 32:04 Expectations for the Leafs and Oilers 37:00 How ‘bout those Islanders? 40:35 Search for Merch: Showcasing hockey treasures (ft an NHL blankie and a very special puck) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to NHL Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer about hockey’s young stars promoting the league in new ways, Vegas’ bar-setting banner raising ceremony and details surrounding 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto (Drake AND Justin Bieber to perform??) The guys also break down which players are overhyped/underhyped, followed by a passionate rant on the NHL pride tape ban. Arda and Greg close the show with a heartfelt tribute to hockey legend Barry Melrose. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:45 Connor Bedard’s NHL debut 1:30 Overhyped/Underhyped NHL Rankings 2:00 The hype train needs to slow its roll for the Sabres - Greg 6:54 Breaking down the Connor Bedard hype 9:45 Elias Pettersson going unnoticed? 10:38 Jack Eichel is a superstar 11:54 Steve Mayer joins The Drop! 13:36 Pulling the curtain back on Vegas’ Cup banner ceremony 16:00 Young stars marketing the NHL in new ways 19:02 “Big City Green” alternate cast & innovative NHL broadcasts 22:00 Outdoor games coming to Mexico City? 26:00 Steve Mayer’s memorable Outdoor Games 29:10 Drake AND Justin Bieber at NHL All-Star Weekend?? 32:30 Greg weighs in on the NHL banning pride tape 38:13 Lindy Ruff was the right coach for the Devils all along?! 39:51 Paying tribute to hockey legend Barry Melrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey is back! Join Arda Ocal and Greg Wyshynski as we open up the NHL season. Are the Bruins ready to attend to unfinished business? Can Erik Karlsson help win Sydney Crosby the Stanley Cup? Who are the biggest rookies to watch this season, on top of Connor Bedard? And can Connor McDavid repeat as Hart trophy winner? Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Max Domi, stops by for an interview, plus, we say “Happy Trails” to guys like Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and Craig Anderson, that have retired from the game. And Arda and Wysh forecast the Eastern and Western Conference final standings. All this and more coming up on The Drop! 0:00 - Intro / Show Countdown 01:41 - Welcome to The Drop! 03:05 - Top 4 storylines going into 2023-2024 07:48 - Connor Bedard 11:04 - Connor McDavid’s thought process 14:46 - Top 6 players to make the biggest impact of the year 18:22 - Max Domi joins us for an interview! 25:47 - Pcukdoku Today 26:56 - Triple-header game previews 29:50 - Division predictions 31:18 - Barry Melrose retirement 31:57 - Thank you for watching The Drop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by recently retired NHL goalie Cory Schneider to talk about his career, competing for starting positions with legends in Roberto Lounge and Martin Brodeur. We also ask Cory what’s next and he reveals plans that you do not want to miss! Arda and Greg discuss the top stories from the NHL this week, along with dishing out their award predictions for the upcoming season! Arda’s Selke long shot may surprise you! Lastly, Arda delivers a heartfelt essay on the death of Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow. Timecodes for show: 00:00 Welcome to The Drop! 1:00 They were chanting WHAT in Chicago?! 3:07 Trevor Zegras on new Ducks Head Coach Greg Cronin 4:06 Reacting to Zegras new contract 7:20 NHL Awards Predictions! 8:21 Wysh’s advice for awards season! 10:27 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Norris trophy 11:07 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Norris trophy 12:13 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Vezina trophy 13:01 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Vezina trophy 14:44 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Selke trophy 15:47 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Selke trophy 16:44 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Calder trophy 17:34 Arda’s long shot for the Calder trophy 18:04 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Hart trophy 19:17 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Hart trophy 20:25 Cory Schneider joins the show! 21:08 Cory on retirement 23:47 Cory on competing against legends Roberto Luongo and Martin Brodeur 30:50 Cory on what’s next for him 33:11 Cory on the evolution of goaltending throughout his career 35:47 Cory on how much player’s shots have improved throughout his career 38:46 Chris Snow Tribute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to apologize for not spending enough time discussing the Hurricanes on The Eastern Conference Preview episode! Dundon also reveals his future plans for PNC Arena. Plus, Wysh and Arda break down the upcoming season for the Boston Bruins and how the retirement of Patrice Bergeron will impact the team. Lastly, The Drop reveals our pre-season Power Rankings! Where does your team land on the list? Tune in to find out! 0:00 Welcome to The Drop! 1:05 Boston Bruins season preview 2:55 How will the Bruins bounce back from last season? 4:20 Is lack of depth at center a concern for the Bruins? 6:10 Do the Bruins have the best goaltending tandem in the league? 7:40 Brad Marchand on the culture of the Bruins locker room 9:06 Will the Bruins make the playoffs? 11:01 Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon joins the show 13:15 Dundon on Rob Brind’Amour performance reviews 15:11 Dundon reveals new PNC Arena renovation plans 19:30 NHL Power Rankings! 20:44 32 through 22 on Power Rankings list discussion 21:24 Arda believes in the Blackhawks and Connor Bedard! 24:14 21 through 11 on Power Rankings list discussion 25:45 Are we sleeping on the Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli?! 28:54 Top 10 NHL Power Rankings discussion 29:27 Wysh has Vegas as #1 in his Power Rankings 30:52 Arda has Toronto as #1 in his Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties podcast to preview all things Central Division in the Western Conference. Biggest mysteries, potential busts, player's we're excited to see, and the most fascinating storylines this season in the Western Conference. PLUS, Wysh has a BOLD prediction about who will win this year's rookie of the year and guess what his name is not Connor Bedard! The boys also deliver their Western Conference Finals prediction and their Stanley Cup Finals prediction that you won't want to miss! 0:00 Welcome to The Drop! 2:30 Western Conference preview with Jessi Pierce 11:47 Central division’s biggest mystery 14:58 Will the St Louis Blues be a bust this season? 17:40 Logan Cooley is going to lilght it up this season! 20:10 How good will the Hawks be with Connor Bedard? 22:30 Biggest mystery in the Pacific Division? 24:20 Are the Vegas Golden Knights cup contenders? 27:18 Questions about Trevor Zegras on the Ducks 31:00 Is this the year for the Edmonton Oilers? 32:04 200 points for Connor McDavid this season?? 33:30 Are the Kings the best in the West? 36:34 Western Conference Finals Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Drop is back! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Andrew "Nasher" Telfer about this season's outlook for his beloved Columbus Blue Jackets in light of Pascal Vincent taking over for Mike Babcock. The guys also break down the best storylines around the Atlantic Division, share expectations for the Boston Bruins, make their Eastern Conference Finals predictions, and ask the REAL questions like will either Mathew Barzal or Artemi Panarin grow their hair back? 0:00 Tune in twice weekly to The Drop this NHL season! 3:20 The Drop kicks off the regular season with a live show on October 10th 3:58 Will the Leafs sit atop the Atlantic Division? 7:30 Buffalo Sabres are a big mystery 10:00 Will the Ottawa Senators be a playoff team? 11:40 Tampa Bay Lightning could be a bust this year 12:33 Cole Caufield is a player to watch 13:24 100 points for Tage Thompson this season? 14:38 Is this the year for the Leafs? 16:12 Can the Boston Bruins recover? 18:00 Unpacking the drama in Columbus & Metro Division outlook with Nasher 25:50 Amazing season ahead for the Pittsburgh Penguins? 28:45 Blue Jackets could be good or terrible 30:30 New Jersey Devils defense could slip this year 31:49 It is put up or shut up for Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko 33:39 Exciting season ahead for Bo Horvat in New York 34:14 Jack Hughes could be a Hart Trophy candidate 34:59 Will either Mathew Barzal or Artemi Panarin grow their hair back? 36:20 Will Ovechkin get 50? 60? 37:39 Eastern Conference Finals Predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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