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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 the best NHL/Pro Wrestling comps. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop!0:30 Never a dull moment in the NHL! 2:18 Chaos in Ottawa 12:30 Puck Headlines: Canadiens minority stake sold at record valuation13:45 NHL, Union talk safety following Adam Johnson’s death16:44 Charlie McAvoy gets a 4-game ban 17:53 Nicklas Backstrom to step away from the game23:00 Adam Copeland on being a Leafs & Devils fan 27:44 Copeland’s championship belt finds a new home in Toronto 29:58 Tribalism in sports37:52 Copeland’s history with hockey video games 42:00 Logan Paul/Connor Bedard comparisons and more NHL players and teams as Pro Wrestlers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 for Adam Johnson3:25 Discussing neck guards in the NHL 7:21 Teddy Blueger remembers Adam Johnson 21:47 What Shane Pinto’s 41-game suspension could mean for the rest of the NHL 30:11 Canucks and Bruins climbing the Power Rankings33:25 The Sharks are SO bad & the rest of the Bottom 5  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 a PASS or FAIL grade.0:00 Welcome back to The Drop!0:25 Frozen Frenzy recap5:45 NHL Overreactions: Boston Bruins going 82-0??7:20 Oilers missing the playoffs this year?10:30 Philadelphia Flyers headed to the postseason?12:46 D.J. Smith will be the first coach fired?15:20 Red Wings to sweep the Art Ross AND the Rocket Richard?17:07 Connor Bedard will not win the Calder?19:07 The NHL reverses its ban on Pride Tape & King Clancy Memorial Trophy candidate23:22 21st Duck Trent Sullivan’s inspiring story24:12 Trent shares how it feels to be the 21st Duck and reveals how much of a “teddy bear” Gudas can be37:04 Grading the Flames and Oilers’ Heritage Classic Jerseys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 season in NHL history? -- Arda explains his theory. Plus, Greg and Arda outline the perfect (non-alcoholic) drinking game for Tuesday's hockey action.0:00 Frozen Frenzy Preview w/ John Bucci on The Drop! 0:24 How sustainable is Detroit’s hot start + playoff outlook6:35 Connor McDavid’s injury & the Edmonton Oilers' rocky start9:05 Jay Woodcroft on the HOT seat 12:27 Arda’s theory: this season could break the record for most 50 goal scorers in NHL history!18:45 John Buccigross talks Frozen Frenzy on The Drop!24:43 Does Bucci believe in the Red Wings?26:50 Leafs & Oilers panic meter28:03 Buccigross sounds off on officiating physical play in the NHL33:30 Grab your milk or energy drink and join in the fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ranking the best in hockey. Finally, Arda celebrates the anniversary of Blades of Steel with a few facts you probably didn’t know about the classic video game. 0:00 Welcome to The Drop!0:30 Reactions to ESPN’s NHL Rank5:00 Most Controversial rankings— Jack Hughes rated too high? 5:50 Seth Jones’ rank based on reputation? 7:30 Arda thinks Nazem Kadri deserves a higher rank8:30 Jaccob Slavin too far behind Seth Jones?9:30 Devon Toews underrated?10:47 Sidney Crosby is still a top player 11:22 Greg thinks ranking Quinn Hughes’ 60th is a BIT egregious12:12 Arda is most surprised by this snub 14:22 Evgeni Malkin: The NHL’s most snubbed player of our generation20:40 Panthers’ Carter Verhaeghe talks Stanley Cup Finals and shootout goals 30:58 Blades of Steel anniversary: 3 things you didn’t know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by ESPN’s AJ Mleczko on The Drop to weigh in on the Buffalo Sabres hype train, break down what’s going on with the Islanders and analyze whether the Golden Knights are on track to repeat. Then, the guys rank the NHL's Top 10 Pure Goal Scorers and finally solve the problem of the Toronto Maple Leaf’ ever-changing goal song.0:00 Welcome back to The Drop!0:42 The Leafs need a goal song – or do they?7:50 Power Rankings! Hockey’s top PURE goal-scorers8:50 Why rookie Connor Bedard belongs in the top 1010:04 ‘Center Stage Thompson’10:55 Nathan Mackinnon scored 42 goals last year, 41 in 2018-201911:30 Connor McDavid’s beautiful goals13:20 Jason Robertson back-to-back 40 goal seasons, 46 last year13:38 Why Leon Draisaitl ranks ahead of teammate McDavid14:48 Mikko Rantanen is trending up15:42 Don’t count out Alex Ovechkin17:17 The numbers don’t lie about David Pastrnak17:49 Auston Matthews’ unpredictable shot has changed the game – Arda19:51 Olympic gold medalist & Ping Pong champ AJ Mleczko joins The Drop!22:20 What is AJ’s read on the Sabres this season?25:50 Vegas Golden Knights have a new swag30:20 New goal song? No Problem! Call Justin Bieber32:04 Expectations for the Leafs and Oilers37:00 How ‘bout those Islanders?40:35 Search for Merch: Showcasing hockey treasures (ft an NHL blankie and a very special puck) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to NHL Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer about hockey’s young stars promoting the league in new ways, Vegas’ bar-setting banner raising ceremony and details surrounding 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto (Drake AND Justin Bieber to perform??) The guys also break down which players are overhyped/underhyped, followed by a passionate rant on the NHL pride tape ban. Arda and Greg close the show with a heartfelt tribute to hockey legend Barry Melrose. 0:00 Welcome back to The Drop! 0:45 Connor Bedard’s NHL debut 1:30 Overhyped/Underhyped NHL Rankings2:00 The hype train needs to slow its roll for the Sabres - Greg6:54 Breaking down the Connor Bedard hype9:45 Elias Pettersson going unnoticed?10:38 Jack Eichel is a superstar 11:54 Steve Mayer joins The Drop! 13:36 Pulling the curtain back on Vegas’ Cup banner ceremony16:00 Young stars marketing the NHL in new ways 19:02 “Big City Green” alternate cast & innovative NHL broadcasts22:00 Outdoor games coming to Mexico City?26:00 Steve Mayer’s memorable Outdoor Games 29:10 Drake AND Justin Bieber at NHL All-Star Weekend??32:30 Greg weighs in on the NHL banning pride tape 38:13 Lindy Ruff was the right coach for the Devils all along?!39:51 Paying tribute to hockey legend Barry Melrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hockey is back! Join Arda Ocal and Greg Wyshynski as we open up the NHL season. Are the Bruins ready to attend to unfinished business? Can Erik Karlsson help win Sydney Crosby the Stanley Cup? Who are the biggest rookies to watch this season, on top of Connor Bedard? And can Connor McDavid repeat as Hart trophy winner? Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Max Domi, stops by for an interview, plus, we say “Happy Trails” to guys like Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and Craig Anderson, that have retired from the game. And Arda and Wysh forecast the Eastern and Western Conference final standings. All this and more coming up on The Drop!0:00 - Intro / Show Countdown01:41 - Welcome to The Drop!03:05 - Top 4 storylines going into 2023-202407:48 - Connor Bedard11:04 - Connor McDavid’s thought process14:46 - Top 6 players to make the biggest impact of the year18:22 - Max Domi joins us for an interview!25:47 - Pcukdoku Today26:56 - Triple-header game previews29:50 - Division predictions31:18 - Barry Melrose retirement31:57 - Thank you for watching The Drop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by recently retired NHL goalie Cory Schneider to talk about his career, competing for starting positions with legends in Roberto Lounge and Martin Brodeur. We also ask Cory what’s next and he reveals plans that you do not want to miss! Arda and Greg discuss the top stories from the NHL this week, along with dishing out their award predictions for the upcoming season! Arda’s Selke long shot may surprise you! Lastly, Arda delivers a heartfelt essay on the death of Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow.Timecodes for show:00:00 Welcome to The Drop!1:00 They were chanting WHAT in Chicago?!3:07 Trevor Zegras on new Ducks Head Coach Greg Cronin4:06 Reacting to Zegras new contract7:20 NHL Awards Predictions!8:21 Wysh’s advice for awards season!10:27 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Norris trophy11:07 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Norris trophy12:13 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Vezina trophy13:01 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Vezina trophy14:44 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Selke trophy15:47 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Selke trophy16:44 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Calder trophy17:34 Arda’s long shot for the Calder trophy18:04 Arda’s favorite/long shot for the Hart trophy19:17 Wysh’s favorite/long shot for the Hart trophy20:25 Cory Schneider joins the show!21:08 Cory on retirement23:47 Cory on competing against legends Roberto Luongo and Martin Brodeur30:50 Cory on what’s next for him33:11 Cory on the evolution of goaltending throughout his career35:47 Cory on how much player’s shots have improved throughout his career38:46 Chris Snow Tribute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to apologize for not spending enough time discussing the Hurricanes on The Eastern Conference Preview episode! Dundon also reveals his future plans for PNC Arena. Plus, Wysh and Arda break down the upcoming season for the Boston Bruins and how the retirement of Patrice Bergeron will impact the team. Lastly, The Drop reveals our pre-season Power Rankings! Where does your team land on the list? Tune in to find out!0:00 Welcome to The Drop!1:05 Boston Bruins season preview2:55 How will the Bruins bounce back from last season?4:20 Is lack of depth at center a concern for the Bruins?6:10 Do the Bruins have the best goaltending tandem in the league?7:40 Brad Marchand on the culture of the Bruins locker room9:06 Will the Bruins make the playoffs?11:01 Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon joins the show13:15 Dundon on Rob Brind’Amour performance reviews15:11 Dundon reveals new PNC Arena renovation plans19:30 NHL Power Rankings!20:44 32 through 22 on Power Rankings list discussion21:24 Arda believes in the Blackhawks and Connor Bedard!24:14 21 through 11 on Power Rankings list discussion25:45 Are we sleeping on the Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli?!28:54 Top 10 NHL Power Rankings discussion29:27 Wysh has Vegas as #1 in his Power Rankings30:52 Arda has Toronto as #1 in his Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices