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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 World Junior reporting2:48 NHL to Utah? Who are the winners and losers3:23 Winner: I ain’t reading all that meme4:25 Winner: Western Conference5:17 Winner: Triple Threat Matches6:17 Winner or Loser: Visiting Team Travel8:31 Loser: Arizona14:23 Drew Doughty calls out his Los Angeles Kings teammates15:18 Drew Doughty SHOULD be doing this16:15 This season is FILLED with the best quotes17:38 Vancouver Canucks unveil chrome helmets18:27 Arda explains why he loves the creativity19:14 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Night3:23 NHL News Winners & Losers:Patrick Roy wins Islanders debut after replacing Lane Lambert as head coach11:54 Corey Perry agrees to 1-year contract with the Oilers -- How does this impact Edmonton's Stanley Cup hopes?17:42 NHL Celebrity All-Star Captains revealed21:21 Hockey, Royal Rumble & more with Mike McKenna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 collab6:11 Is this a turning point for Sheldon Keefe & The Maple Leafs?13:15 Ryan Clark breaks down how the Calder race has changed in light of Connor Bedard’s jaw injury16:17 Edmonton Oilers on a win streak18:27 The Corey Perry Sweepstakes20:22 Trevor Zegras possible landing spots25:13 Will Sam Reinhart stay with the Florida Panthers?28:20 Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy’s NFL Divisional Round Picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and declare the WINNERS & LOSERS. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop Podcast!0:15 Reaction to Connor Bedard being sidelined for 6-8 weeks with a broken jaw1:22 Why Bedard’s injury won’t stop him from winning the Calder Trophy + his biggest competition5:05 Inside the Cutter Gauthier-Philadelphia Flyers saga10:15 Winners and LOSERS in the Cutter Gauthier drama19:15 Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Isaac Howard talks ’24 World Junior Championship & FREE CHIPOTLE28:27 Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s NFL Wild Card Weekend picks!29:38 Connor McDavid sounds off on refs + Dave Jackson weighs in  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 extension3:44 Can the Maple Leafs win paying the Core 4 this much?4:36 Can top-heavy teams win the Stanley Cup?7:05 Biggest concerns with the Maple Leafs9:38 Hailey Salvian joins the show!11:11 Hailey and the boys discuss the beginning of the PWHL season13:02 How does the PWHL keep the momentum going?15:43 What should the NHL and PWHL relationship look like?18:23 Who are some of the strongest teams in the PWHL?20:50 What is the Calgary Flames outlook for the rest of the season?23:26 Logan Paul mocks Vancouver crowd25:00 Happy New Year! Things we missed during our small break25:35 Winnipeg Jets are on fire!27:37 NHL Mic’d up drama30:09 Kevin Bieksa calls Panthers forward Nick Cousins ‘A Rat’33:30 USA Hockey wins the World Junior Championships!34:06 The Great Debate: Stanley Cup vs. Stanley cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 memories8:35 Predicting the Top 10 Stories of 20249:12 Will McDavid’s All-Star changes stick? 10:55 Stats Watch: Bedard & Ovechkin 12:19 Jarmo Kekäläinen on the hot seat in Columbus13:15 WHAT ABOUT THE LEAFS? 14:50 The Arizona Coyotes’ arena plans 16:20 What IF the Oilers miss the playoffs?18:23 2024 NHL Draft in The Sphere19:25 PWHL launches 21:30 Stamkos’ future with the Lightning 22:35 NHL’s participation in the Winter Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Winter Classic thoughts: Has it been watered down? + Favorite/least favorite games18:00 Greg's deep dive on the first Winter Classic in 200824:00 Winter Classic Trivia Battle: Arda vs. Greg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Playoff expansion and more holiday gifts for NHL teams13:52 Marie-Philip Poulin on the PWHL & her iconic photo23:40 Greg is hoping Team USA will mend his broken heart 29:35 A salute to the LA Kings  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 NEWS: D.J. Smith out as Senators Head Coach5:00 John Tortorella on league’s physicality5:27 Jason York joins the show!6:00 Was the Pastrnak hit dirty?8:42 Is the NHL the ‘No-Hit League?’10:50 How much has the physicality of the game changed?16:27 Does every big hit need to lead to a fight?17:15 Jordan Kyrou’s eventful week18:00 The boys break down the Kyrou situation22:00 John Tavares continues to be booed by Islanders fans24:30 To boo or not to boo?25:13 A GM leaving for more money and power27:24 A player that refuses to address their relationship with a coach29:30 A fan fails at a contest30:47 Multi-platinum recording artist is dating an opposing team’s player32:18 To boo or not to boo? The commissioner34:07 The search for mercy continues! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 to The Drop!0:30 Jonas Brothers to headline ’24 NHL Stadium Series Pregame Show4:20 Craig Berube FIRED in St. Louis - Will this move FIX the Blues?7:06 Greg explains why the Blues’ problems extend beyond the head coach12:40 Let backup Goalies talk on mic! Calvin Pickard’s in-game interview16:36 The making of NHL 94 with Danny O’Dwyer32:35 McDavid has his fingerprints ALL OVER the new NHL All-Star Skills Competition  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices