The Drop: Jake Walman on his Griddy + Exposing NHL frauds with Rachel Doerrie

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 increase, NHL draft/Vegas Sphere talk & more from the Board of Governors Meetings

11:30 Jake Walman on hitting The Griddy & his new bobblehead

15:45 Judging P.K. Subban’s Griddy 

19:13 Walman on the addition of Patrick Kane in Detroit

20:51 Thoughts on Fortnite’s new season 

25:00 Why the Penguins have caught Rachel Doerrie’s eye this season 

26:40 John Hynes’ fit in Minnesota

29:06 Are these teams Favorites or Frauds? 

32:35 The most fascinating stat this season 

34:48 AI & sports betting

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