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Arda Öcal is solo again with a jam-packed episode filled with the news and notes from around the NHL that you may have missed! Could the NHL be expanding to UTAH?! Arda dives deep into the winners and losers of possible expansion. PLUS, Drew Doughty calls out his Los Angeles Kings teammates and Arda explains why he is absolutely in the right to do so! 00:00 Welcome to the Drop! 1:06 Team Canada Wo...

Join Arda Öcal for this packed episode of The Drop podcast featuring former NHL goalie Mike McKenna on the intersection between hockey and pro wrestling. Plus, Patrick Roy’s electric debut with the New York Islanders and Corey Perry signing with the Edmonton Oilers. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 1:50 Florida Panthers Star Wars Night 3:23 NHL News Winners & Losers: Patrick Roy wins Islanders debut...

Arda Öcal and Ryan S. Clark react to the NHL debuting its All-Star Jerseys in collaboration with Justin Bieber and Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe’s blunt remarks about the Leafs. Then, the guys discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ win streak and Sam Reinhart’s future with the Florida Panthers. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop Podcast! 1:44 Mixed reactions to Justin Bieber’s NHL All-Star Jerseys collab 6:11 Is t...

Join Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski for this jam-packed episode of The Drop, featuring a conversation with Isaac Howard about his pair of goals for Team USA in the ‘24 World Junior Championship, a deep-dive with ESPN’s Dave Jackson on rules controversies and a look at the Rookie of the Year race following news of Connor Bedard’s injury. Finally, Arda and Greg parse through the Cutter Gauthier drama...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by The Athletic’s Hailey Salvian to discuss the dazzling debut of the PWHL, but first the boys need to discuss the ramifications of William Nylander’s contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lastly, Arda & Greg discuss all the storylines we missed during our holiday break! 00:00 Welcome to The Drop! 00:24 William Nylander signs contract extension 3:...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski ring in the New Year with a Top 10 list of the biggest hockey stories in 2024, including the fate of the Leafs and the possibility of Edmonton missing out on the playoffs. 0:00 Welcome to The Drop in 2024!! 3:13 ’23 NHL memories 8:35 Predicting the Top 10 Stories of 2024 9:12 Will McDavid’s All-Star changes stick?  10:55 Stats Watch: Bedard & Ovechkin  12:19 Jarmo Kekä...

Ahead of the Knights and Kraken meeting in the 2024 Winter Classic, Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski face off in a Winter Classic Trivia Battle with Quizmaster Mike Commito. The guys also share their fondest memories from the past 15 years before Greg’s Winter Classic deep dive!  0:00 Welcome to an ALL-Winter Classic Episode of The Drop Podcast! 0:50 2024 Winter Classic: Knights vs. Kraken  1:55 Winte...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski kick off the Holiday Edition of The Drop with a fun and festive list of Holiday gifts for NHL teams. Then, Greg talks to Canadian hockey legend Marie-Philip Poulin ahead of the much-anticipated inaugural season of the PWHL. Finally, Greg’s deep dive on why the U.S. men’s national team WILL WIN OLYMPIC GOLD IN 2026, BABY! 0:00 The Bruins’ Christmas sweater parade  2:04...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Jason York to talk all things NHL and check in on his Ottawa Senators, and speaking on the Senators...they relieved Head Coach D.J. Smith of his duties and moved to Jacques Martin as their interim Head Coach. PLUS, the boys relive Jordan Kyrou's week and play a game of 'To Boo or Not to Boo?' Another packed episode for NHL fans everywhere! 00:00 BREAKING...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski discuss the making of the iconic NHL 94 video game with EA Sports producer Danny O’Dwyer. Then, the guys have mixed reactions to the Jonas Brothers’ Stadium Series announcement and weigh in the latest developments around NHL All-Star. Plus, Arda highlights a fun new element to ESPN’s NHL broadcasts and asks what’s next for the Blues after firing Berube?   0:00 Welcome...

What happened to Alex Ovechkin?! + McDavid vs. Bedard Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski dig into Alex Ovechkin’s struggles to score this season and discuss Ovi’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s record. The guys also run through the biggest news from the weekend including the fallout from David Perron’s cross-check on Senators defenseman Artem Zub. Plus, how does McDavid feel about being one of the NHL’s “ol...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman about his signature celebration and Griddy-themed bobblehead. Then, Rachel Doerrie shares what the analytics say about the NHL’s top contenders and explains the emerging link between artificial intelligence and sports betting.  0:00 Welcome to The Drop Podcast! 0:30 Andrei Vasilevskiy’s priceless reaction  3:44 Salary cap increa...

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Predators forward Filip Forsberg about what’s got the Preds rolling this season and find out if the mustachioed Nashville star is a hot chicken fan. Are the New York Rangers being DISRESPECTED? Arda and Greg weigh in and the guys also break down the most surprising goal-scorers this season in this week’s Power Rankings! Finally, Arda goes down a rabbit hole aft...

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 m...

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 dese...

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”...

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...

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 We...

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 fi...

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 Shar...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 r...