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Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Drop: Ovi chasing Gretzky + Projecting USA & Canada 4 Nations Face-Off rosters!
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Drop presented by Discover! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back in studio to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! We st...
The Drop: RANKED: Top 5 Players Under 23 + Concern for Avalanche + Oilers Slow Start?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop presented by @Discover is back with Greg Wyshynski and Arda Öcal to talk about the NHL season so far. Have the Utah Hockey Club been surpris...
The Drop: NHL Playoff Predictions + Dylan Guenther joins the show!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop presented by @Discover is back with Greg Wyshynski and Arda Öcal. Opening night on ESPN is here with the St. Louis Blues heading to Seattle ...
The Drop: NHL Season Preview and Predictions!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop presented by @Discover is back with Greg Wyshynski and Arda Öcal to preview the 2024-25 NHL Season. Where do the Bruins rank in offseason wi...
The Drop: Unveiling the Creation of 1995's NHL Open Ice
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Go behind-the-scenes with Arda Öcal and learn about the making of NHL Open Ice: 2 on 2 Challenge. The challenges of making one of the best arcade ga...
The Drop: NHL Free Agency Special!
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Day 1 of NHL free agency has been incredible! Big name players moving to different teams, and The Drop has it covered! Join Greg Wyshynski as we bring...
The Drop: QUICK REAX: How Florida went from chokers to Stanley Cup Champs
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly blowing a 3-0 series lead to the Edmonton Oilers, the Florida Panthers rallied in Game 7 to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise hist...
The Drop: QUICK REACTION: Which is it: a Florida collapse or an Edmonton miracle?
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida Panthers can become just the 2nd team in NHL history to blow a 3-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals with a loss in Game 7. Can Connor...
The Drop: INSTANT REAX Are the Oilers now the Stanley Cup favorite?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connor McDavid breaks more records and puts in another game for the ages to help Edmonton drag Florida back home for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals....
The Drop: GAME 4 QUICK REAX: Why Edmonton can still win The Stanley Cup
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connor McDavid and the Oilers came out with vengeance in Game 4, thrashing the Panthers, 8-1. Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski look at how their stars fi...
The Drop: QUICK REAX: How embarrassing has Edmonton been this Stanley Cup Final?
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Oilers’ stars - Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl & co - have disappeared as The Florida Panthers move to one win away from their 1st Stanley Cup i...
The Drop: It's raining rats in Florida as Panthers bury Oilers in Game 2!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Evan Rodrigues show! His two goals give the dominant Florida Panthers a 2-0 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. ...
The Drop: Bobrovsky dominates, Panthers shutout Oilers in Stanley Cup Final Game 1
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski give you their immediate post-game analysis on how Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky stuffed Connor McDavid and t...
The Drop: Why McDavid will win the Cup! + Rangers' Cup window closed?!
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back in studio to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the ...
The Drop: Are the Rangers stars choking?! + Stamkos & Marner on the move?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! Can the New York Rangers win without ...
The Drop: Rangers: Team of Destiny? + Wildest playoff finish ever! + an Impossible Playoff Quiz!
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back in studio to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the ...
The Drop: Bobrovsky better than Shesterkin?! + Can McDavid beat Dallas? | The Drop
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! Sergei Bobrovsky stood on his head to...
The Drop: Will Rangers sweep Panthers? + Rating NHL players with Brendan Perlini
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back in studio to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the ...
The Drop: Panic Time for Rangers and Bruins? + Secrets behind Art But Sports
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! We touch on all of the playoff series ...
The Drop: Did Bruins get robbed? + Playoff Player Power Rankings
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back in studio to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the ...
The Drop: Why Rangers will win the Cup + Hate and Chaos: Bruins-Panthers Fight
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! Toronto Maple Leafs have fired Head Co...
The Drop: Maple Leafs’ Core Meltdown with Jeff Marek + Blackhawks win lottery again?!
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the winners an...
The Drop: Is Vegas a bust? + Emily Kaplan on Penguins Coach and Matthews status
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! We start out with all the latest on t...
The Drop: Demolish the Leafs with Down Goes Brown + Stanley Cup Power Rankings
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the winners an...
The Drop: Is Marchand hockey’s greatest rat?! + meet Utah’s new coach!
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! We start out with the biggest questio...
The Drop: Swayman vs. Ullmark: Who should lead Bruins? + NHL Utah Name Update
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! First we start out with the winners a...
The Drop: Stanley Cup Preview: Are the Rangers ready? + Utah Team Name Revealed
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! The Stanley Cup Playoffs are upon us s...
The Drop: Stanley Cup Playoff Panic Meter + Arizona Coyotes Salt Lake City Relocation Update
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! We start out with the winners and lose...
The Drop: Maple Leafs' Cup Drought Over? + Coyotes to Salt Lake City
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! Could the Arizona Coyotes be headed to...
The Drop: How Penguins Saved Season + NHL Mascot Madness Winner Crowned!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! We start out with the winners and los...
The Drop: MacKinnon vs. Crosby for MVP + Stanley Cup Drought: Who deserves it the most?
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! The boys recount the brawl at Madison ...
The Drop: Chasing history for Matthews & McDavid! + Sami Zayn joins the show
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid are...
The Drop: New York Rangers’ Stanley Cup Champs? + Avalanche, Canes Best Playoff Vibes
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! On this episode, the Jaromir Jagr bob...
The Drop: Nathan MacKinnon: Best player in the NHL? + Buccigross on NCAA Hockey bracket
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! Is Nathan MacKinnon the best player i...
The Drop: STANLEY CUP BRACKET MADNESS! Plus T.J. Oshie gets emotional about career
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the latest news across the NHL! The Eastern Conference playoff race i...
The Drop: Stanley Cup: Favorites and Frauds! + Dom from The Athletic on the Rangers Stanley Cup chances
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the winners and losers from the NHL this weekend! The Eastern Confere...
The Drop: Top 5 NHL Rivalries + Who stole Jagr’s Bobbleheads? + TB Coach Jon Cooper joins the show!
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back, and in this episode bring you the latest on the story of the stolen shipment of Jaro...
The Drop: TORTS' IRATE! Top 5 John Tortorella outrageous moments!
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver you the winners and losers from the NHL this weekend! Shayna Goldman of T...
The Drop: Best NHL Trade Deadline Ever?
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back with a trade deadline special! The boys dive deep into the big winners and losers of...
The Drop: Jake Guentzel’s next team? Crosby done in Pittsburgh? + no Calder for Bedard? Devils fire Lindy Ruff!
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver the latest news around the NHL. They start out with giving out the winn...
The Drop: Does MacKinnon deserve MVP? Is Nick Cousins a rat? Oliver Ekman-Larsson explains + Top Selling NHL Jerseys
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver the latest news around the NHL. The winners and losers of the Chris Tanev...
The Drop: Patrick Kane: Best American player all-time? + Kevin Weekes with latest NHL trade deadline gossip
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back to deliver the winners and losers from the NHL this past weekend. The boys then brin...
The Drop: Is Auston Matthews underrated? + Robert Thomas on Playoff Race + NHL Trade Deadline Traps
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal is away on business, so just Greg Wyshynski for this episode. Wysh starts off by delivering winners and losers fr...
The Drop: Unforgettable Ending to the Stadium Series Weekend!
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Drop! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are here to react to everything that went down during the outdoor games in the NHL Stadium Ser...
The Drop: Blue Jackets fire GM! + Phil Kessel's next team and Stadium Series Hype!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back with everything you need to know to get you prepped for the two Stadium Series games this weekend. They react ...
The Drop: Are the Maple Leafs Soft?! Emily Kaplan Talks Trade Deadline + Top 10 Defensemen REVEALED
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back with an empty out the notebook kind of episode! The boys are joined by ESPN Reporter Emily Kaplan to tackle all...
The Drop: Why MacKinnon Dominates the MVP Race + Rangers’ Goalie Controversy?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back as they try to figure out what’s going on in Arizona. Could we see the NHL take over that team at some point?...
The Drop: Connor McDavid talks Oilers' Success | Hockey Canada scandal breakdown
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are back with another episode of The Drop and this time Connor McDavid joins the show! He talks about how the Edmonton O...
The Drop: NHL All-Star Game Reaction!
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are here to react to everything that went on during the NHL All-Star Weekend. We take a look back at what worked, such a...
The Drop: Can anyone stop the Oilers?? + Drafting our NHL All-Star teams
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski get you ready for NHL All-Star weekend with a draft of their own! Also, the guys dive into the latest NHL suspensions an...
The Drop: Drew Doughty gets feisty + NHL to Utah???
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 expa...
The Drop: Corey Perry to Edmonton + Patrick Roy brings the INTENSITY
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Arda Öcal for this packed episode of The Drop podcast featuring former NHL goalie Mike McKenna on the intersection between hockey and pro wrestl...
The Drop: NHL Trade Buzz + Bieber's All-Star Jersey reveal + Oilers are ROLLING
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bl...
The Drop: Can Connor Bedard still win rookie of the year? + Cutter Gauthier winners & losers
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tea...
The Drop: Does William Nylander’s contract ruin Maple Leafs? + PWHL dazzling debut w/ Hailey Salvian
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
The Drop: Biggest Hockey Stories of 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
The Drop: Winter Classic Episode: Greg & Arda face off!
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Quiz...
The Drop: Holiday gifts for NHL players + legend Marie-Philip Poulin on PWHL!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop: NHL as 'No Hitting League' + D.J. Smith OUT as SENATORS coach! Jason York joins the show!
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop: McDavid fixes All-Star Skills + Why NHL 94 is the video game G.O.A.T.
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
The Drop: What happened to Ovechkin?! + McDavid vs. Bedard
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to Alex Ovechkin?! + McDavid vs. Bedard Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski dig into Alex Ovechkin’s struggles to score this season and disc...
The Drop: Jake Walman on his Griddy + Exposing NHL frauds with Rachel Doerrie
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman about his signature celebration and Griddy-themed bobblehead. Then, Rachel Doer...
The Drop: Rangers get NO respect + Filip Forsberg on hot chicken
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 mustachioe...
The Drop: Will Patrick Kane work in Detroit? + Corey Perry banished
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Can...
The Drop: Wild Coaching Change + Did NHL fix All-Star? + Trouba's $5K high-sticking infraction
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 righ...
The Drop: Rangers & Capitals FOR REAL?? + Patrick Kane Derby talk with Emily Kaplan!
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Drop: How to fix NHL overtime + Brian Boyle for Hockey Fights Cancer
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 emotion...
The Drop: Has Connor McDavid gone power mad? + '24 Hall of Fame predictions
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
The Drop: 5 Ways to Fix the Oilers + Sabres goalie Devon Levi talks Jedi meditations
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 discus...
The Drop: Are the Sharks the WORST NHL team ever?! + MLB pitcher Cole Irvin!
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop: CHAOS in Ottawa as Senators “embarrass” the NHL + AEW star Adam Copeland
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Dev...
The Drop: Remembering Adam Johnson w/ Teddy Blueger + NHL gambling suspension fallout
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the hockey world mourns, Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski remember Adam Johnson with Johnson’s former Pittsburgh Penguins teammate, Teddy Blueger, a...
The Drop: Boston Bruins going UNDEFEATED & Other NHL OVERREACTIONS + Ducks Superfan
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pars...
The Drop: Red Wings revival, PANIC meter for Oilers & John Buccigross talks Frozen Frenzy
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! Th...
The Drop | NHL Rank reaction: Fan backlash, Most EGREGIOUS snubs & Carter Verhaeghe interview
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fina...
The Drop: Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews: Who’s better?
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Drop: Connor Bedard Overhyped? Vegas' Slot Machine Banner Ceremony + Tribute to Barry Melrose
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’ ba...
The Drop: NHL is Back with Crosby vs Bedard! Plus Max Domi Joins the Show!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Karlss...
Awards Predictions Plus Cory Schneider on his Retirement!
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by recently retired NHL goalie Cory Schneider to talk about his career, competing for starting positions with...
The Drop: Are The Bruins Cooked? Plus NHL Power Rankings and We Apologize to the Hurricanes!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to apologize for not spending enough time discussing the Hurricanes o...
The Drop: Western Conference Preview with Jessi Pierce
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties podcast to preview all things Central Division in the Western Confere...
The Drop: Eastern Conference Preview w/ Nasher
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop is back! Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski talk to Andrew "Nasher" Telfer about this season's outlook for his beloved Columbus Blue Jackets in li...
Introducing "NHL on ESPN"
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NHL on ESPN is your one-stop podcast feed to catch all of ESPN’s NHL content, from The Drop to The Point and more! Lace up and follow along througho...