Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from the all-time goal scoring record, and with seven games left, Ray is confident he gets there. Chatfield’s takedown of McMichael received unanimous condemnation... but will receive nothing from the Department of Player Safety. St. Louis is on a 10-game win streak, likely securing a wild card spot, with Doug Armstrong’s offseason RFA moves proving key. Minnesota’s hopes for playoff success rest largely on Kaprizov and Brodin’s returns, but their impact is uncertain. Montreal, Ottawa, and New Jersey each have compelling storylines, from Suzuki’s leadership to Staios’ smart moves and Hughes’ lingering absence.

In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything: Can the Leafs upend the champs in a 7-game series? Which current injury will affect a team most? What's a stat you would like to see kept? And how much do GM's and coaches communicate during trade deadline time?

<p>Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from the all-time goal scoring record, and with seven games left, Ray is confident he gets there. Chatfield&rsquo;s takedown of McMichael received unanimous condemnation... but will receive nothing from the Department of Player Safety. St. Louis is on a 10-game win streak, likely securing a wild card spot, with Doug Armstrong&rsquo;s offseason RFA moves proving key. Minnesota&rsquo;s hopes for playoff success rest largely on Kaprizov and Brodin&rsquo;s returns, but their impact is uncertain. Montreal, Ottawa, and New Jersey each have compelling storylines, from Suzuki&rsquo;s leadership to Staios&rsquo; smart moves and Hughes&rsquo; lingering absence.</p>
<p>In Ask Ray and Dregs Anything: Can the Leafs upend the champs in a 7-game series? Which current injury will affect a team most? What's a stat you would like to see kept? And how much do GM's and coaches communicate during trade deadline time?</p>

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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