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What happened to Alex Ovechkin?! + McDavid vs. BedardArda 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 “old guys?” — Greg talks to the Oilers star about training with Bedard. Finally, the guys look ahead to McDavid vs. Bedard and reveal an All-Connor Edition of this week’s Power Rankings! 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:30 Ovi’s slump: Just a blip or a sign of something more?  6:25 THE GR8 CHASE 11:50 Rangers Goalie Jonathan Quick — Comeback player of the year?17:03 Could Shohei Ohtani’s decision have a ripple effect in the NHL? 14:20 David Perron faces suspension for reckless cross-check24:21 McDavid talks Bedard with Greg Wyshynski 28:00 Power Rankings: All-Connor Edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Meetings11:30 Jake Walman on hitting The Griddy & his new bobblehead15:45 Judging P.K. Subban’s Griddy 19:13 Walman on the addition of Patrick Kane in Detroit20:51 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 Minnesota29:06 Are these teams Favorites or Frauds? 32:35 The most fascinating stat this season 34:48 AI & sports betting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 after seeing former NHL player Marcel Hossa in the ring. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop Podcast!0:30 John Tortorella explains why the Flyers beat the Penguins...5:22 NHL Awards Watch! 6:07 Could a defenseman win the Hart Trophy for the first time in 24 years?10:03 Could Connor McDavid still win back-to-back MVPs?12:13 Who can stop Connor Bedard from winning Rookie of the Year?14:35 Welcome to the 3000 Club, Rangers!16:04 Are the Rangers being DISRESPECTED?19:36 Filip Forsberg joins The Drop!21:03 What Forsberg has learned about Ryan O’Reilly 22:53 Forsberg’s reaction to the reinstated Player Draft at NHL All-Star24:03 The NHL’s proposed international tournament 25:25 Forsberg on life in Nashville and trying hot chicken 27:12 Forsberg talks about being a part-owner in Nashville’s MLS team & facing Lionel Messi29:04 The Iconic ‘Stache31:11 Power Rankings: Top 5 Most Surprising Goal-Scoring Stars This Season 36:11 A deep dive into life after hockey for NHL players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Wings6:32 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 Perry28:01 Quarter-mark Lightning Round! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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 Evason1:38 Is John Hynes the answer for the Wild?3:47 NHL All-Star revamp with Kristen Shilton10:28 Are the Leafs Stanley Cup contenders?15:15 NHL to stage a 3-on-3 event with the Professional Women’s Hockey League16:44 Pairing celebrity Puckheads & NHL All-Stars23:44 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 Rankings36:40 Marc-Andre Fleury’s mask up to $15,700 in auction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 podcastchoices.com/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 firing3:08 Jason Gregor on Woodcroft’s decision to switch to a zone defense 6:11 The Knoblauch-McDavid connection15:12 Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2024 & The Russia Question20:38 The Patrick Marleau Question25:41 One In- One Out 31:33 Power Rankings: Jaromir Jagr Edition! + An impromptu ‘Search for Merch!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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 Oilers15:56 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 podcastchoices.com/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 games1:55 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 assaults33:28 Who lifts the Stanley Cup if the playoffs started today?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices