Stanley Cup Final PREVIEW w/ Vegas Golden Knights Broadcaster/Writer Gary Lawless

Before moving to Vegas to cover the Golden Knights in their inaugural 2017 season, Gary Lawless was part of TSN’s Winnipeg Jets coverage. Lawless spoke on his experience covering the Golden Knights, the ‘nothing expires in the fridge’ cap approach of George McPhee & Kelly McCrimmon, and the perfect Game 6 win over the Stars that clinched the team’s 2nd appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. Plus, why Mark Stone is the ‘Larry Bird of Hockey’. In Headlines, the Maple Leafs presumed hire of ex-Flames GM Brad Treliving leads things off, the guys examine what decisions are at the forefront of Treliving’s to-do list, and Ray explains why Mitch Marner should be a lot higher on the list than people think. Head Coach vacancies are being filled around the NHL as Ray’s former line-mate Andrew Brunette was announced as the new Preds bench-boss. Ray discusses what Brunette brings to the teams he coaches and the first major decision by Barry Trotz. Trotz’ former team, the Washington Capitals, announced Spencer Carbery as their new HC; the guys look at the job ahead for one of the most coveted coaching candidates this year. Plus, the ongoing search for the new Calgary Flames HC, Gerard Gallant’s name emerging, and why Darryl Sutter’s contract might play a factor. With the BIG DANCE just a few days away, the guys preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, the battle for which team will capture their first-ever championship, and the key factors of the matchup.  Kris Abbott joins the pod and talks the MYRIAD of options to bet the finals on Betano.ca. The over/under on OT games, Panthers players favoured for the Conn Smythe, and the Golden Knights slight edge to win are discussed. Plus, Stanley Cup picks, and the quick but close series that Ray expects.   Follow us here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/rayanddregs IG: https://www.instagram.com/rayanddregs/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rayanddregs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRayDregsPodcast Website: https://www.rayanddregs.com Season 4 Episode 69 is presented by our title sponsor Canadian Club Whisky, who are asking, "Are You Over Beer?", also brought to you by Betano.ca - now available in Ontario, and by Tim Horton's; Tim's NHL Hockey Challenge is back for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and by DUER: Use code 'RNDPANTS' to save 15% off pants at DUER.ca. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.