The DFO Rundown

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!Gregor and Rupp start by looking at the teams struggling in the West and what the Vancouver Canucks should do right now. Will Quinn Hughes be on the move out of Vancouver if struggles continue?The guys look at superstars who were traded mid-season and the rarity of a high-calibre player being moved at the deadline.Two teams with slightly surprising starts in the East are starting to fall back down to Earth. Who are you more concerned about — Pittsburgh or Montréal?JT Miller has come under fire for a lack of effort on a goal against Tuesday versus Vegas. Rupp breaks down the Rangers captain and what might be hampering the forward.Is the recent stretch by Pittsburgh more reflective of what was expected from this Penguins team? Was their hot start unsustainable? Is Benjamin Kindel the future for the Pittsburgh Penguins?Alex Ovechkin scored three more goals last night and tied Bobby Hull for the fifth-most hat tricks in NHL history. Ovi is 17 hat tricks behind the Great One, but another record is in sight as he sits eight games away from tying Gretzky for the most multi-goal games. How many goals will the Great Eight finish with in his career?Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin both sit in the top ten in NHL points. Given the success of Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, plus the hot starts from even younger players like Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard, which active player will be next to break major records?Connor Hellebuyck is undergoing a minor arthroscopic knee procedure that will sideline him for 4–6 weeks. How concerned should the Jets and Team USA be?Next, Rupp gives his projected Team USA roster. Alex DeBrincat and Jason Robertson join the roster, while Brock Nelson and Clayton Keller drop out from his last projection. Do young players like Spencer Knight and Cutter Gauthier deserve spots on the American roster? Is Kiefer Sherwood a wildcard to make Team USA given his skill set?Gregor gives his Team Canada roster projections. Young guns Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini join his projected squad as Mark Stone and Seth Jarvis drop out. Jakob Chychrun is the only change on the back end for Gregor, as he replaces Travis Sanheim on the projected roster. Is Scott Wedgewood's start worthy of a spot as one of the three Canadian goaltenders?Lastly, the guys discuss the Mikko Rantanen hit on Alexander Romanov in the Stars–Isles game and the reaction from New York's coach, Patrick Roy.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irfaan and David are back with Episode 7 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. Are the slow starts in Toronto and Edmonton putting pressure on their head coaches? Are the Nasvhille Predators open for business, even when it comes to Forsberg or Josi? David and Irf answer those questions and more on today's episode.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!Jack Hughes is out for about two months with a strange off-ice injury. How will this affect New Jersey's hot start, and will Hughes be ready for the Olympics?Given the nature of Hughes' injury, the guys discuss some of the weirdest athlete injuries from across the sporting world.Tampa Bay beat their in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers, despite a plethora of injuries to some of their top players. How will the injury bug affect the NHL trade market over the next couple of months?Montréal and Boston highlighted a great weekend slate, with the Original Six matchup providing some sensational old-school hockey featuring two fights in the first five minutes. The NHL also took the ice in Sweden for the Global Series.Drew Doughty suffered an injury over the weekend, and his hopes of representing Canada at the Olympics are slowly fading. After an underwhelming Four Nations tournament, was that the last time Doughty will don the Maple Leaf?Staying in LA, Adrian Kempe cashed in with an eight-year, $85-million contract extension. Kempe was a top free agent heading into the 2026 off-season — so who's left in a dwindling 2026 UFA class?Zach Hyman returned for the Edmonton Oilers and helped propel them to a comeback win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner and finished the game with three points.A scary scenario unfolded in the OHL, as Luke Dragusica slashed the face of Brady Blaseg during the Mississauga–Oshawa game. What will the punishment be for Dragusica?The New York Islanders have had great starts from several young players. Matthew Schaefer has surpassed expectations on Long Island, and trade acquisition Emil Heineman is quietly putting together an impressive offensive season.Brent Burns is continuing his incredible career in Colorado, where he's averaging over 20 minutes a night for the Avs. During Colorado's matchup with the Islanders on Sunday night, the broadcast noted that Burns had played 145 games before Isles defender Matthew Schaefer was born.The New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings had an epic jersey matchup over the weekend, both sporting dark uniforms in a rarely seen double-dark pairing. Would you like to see more double-dark jersey matchups?Gregor and Marek reminisce about old NHL arenas, from the low glass to the shadows on the ice.Pat joins the show for another edition of “Buy or Sell”:Who's the favourite right now to win the Rocket Richard Trophy, and does David Pastrňák have what it takes to sneak into the conversation?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregor and Rupp start off the show with a look ahead to a weekend packed with sports. The Colorado Avalanche may not be running away with the Central quite so easily. The Dallas Stars have been on a tear lately and just demolished the Atlantic-leading Canadiens 7–0. The guys talk about Jason Robertson heating up, Wyatt Johnston's power-play prowess, and the anticipation surrounding a Jamie Benn return.Next, we head to the West Coast to discuss the resurgence of the LA Kings. A team many predicted to contend atop the Pacific struggled out of the gates but has now found its footing, surging up the standings to sit second in the division. The guys dive into their defensive acumen and a promising offensive spark.Later, we look at the struggling Maple Leafs, who dropped another game last night—this one in overtime to the Kings—dropping Toronto to a .500 points percentage. People can point to the injury bug, but this team has been extremely poor defensively this season, with a league-worst goals-against per game. Gregor and Rupp break down a quote from William Nylander about the Leafs' early-season struggles.After a torrid start to the season, it looks like the Montréal Canadiens are coming back down to earth. The goaltending tandem of Sam Montembeault and Jakob Dobês has faltered recently, with both goalies struggling to keep the puck out of the net.Nashville is the team everyone is watching when it comes to a potential big early-season move. Will it be a coaching change, a veteran being shipped out, or something shocking—like moving on from Juuse Saros? Will the Predators regret going the veteran route instead of committing to a rebuild like Chicago, Anaheim, and San Jose?Home ice used to be a fortress for the Vegas Golden Knights, but over their latest home stretch they've collected only four points out of a possible 12. Can they turn it around as they play five of their next six on the road?Later, Pat joins the show for “Fill in the Blanks” with questions such as:Who can challenge Joel Quenneville for the Jack Adams Award?Will anyone challenge Connor Hellebuyck's Vezina reign?Which franchise deserves Gavin McKenna?After that, the guys discuss Gavin McKenna's start at Penn State before wrapping up the show with a little Grey Cup talk ahead of the big game in the CFL this weekend.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.Irfaan and David are back with Episode 6 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. Vancouver and Toronto have both gotten off to tough starts and fans are starting to get worried. With injuries to Demko and Matthews, is it time to panic in two of Canada's largest markets? The guys also talk about next steps for the Wings and if the New Jersey Devils might have to move out a key piece to make room for an impact forward.Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jeff Gregor and Mike Rupp!Gregor and Rupp start off the show discussing Rupp's Chicago Bulls fandom and whether he might have had a basketball career if he hadn't pursued hockey. What sport would you play or follow if not for hockey?Then we dive into Alexander Ovechkin's remarkable milestone of reaching 900 career goals. We discuss other elite players, past and present, who have hit major milestones or are on pace to do so. Will Connor McDavid or Sidney Crosby reach 2,000 points?Gregor highlights the incredible consistency and longevity of the Great One, Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky's goal record was once thought to be unbreakable; could we ever see a player approach his single-season points record of 215?The Anaheim Ducks have come out of the gates flying. Can the Ducks sustain this hot start and make a Stanley Cup run?Macklin Celebrini is tied with the likes of Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid atop the NHL points leaderboard. His 200-foot game has Canadian fans asking: will we see Celebrini don the red and white, and black, at the 2026 Olympics?Gregor and Rupp break down the controversial hit by Tyler Pitlick on Jalen Chatfield. Is the Minnesota Wild forward facing a multi-game suspension?Later, we play “Fill in the Blanks.”Morgan Geekie and Cutter Gauthier are surprise entries among the elite goal scorers after the first month of the season.Which basement-dwelling team from last season has a legitimate shot this year?Where will the PWHL expand next, following the release of Vancouver and Seattle's team names yesterday?Lastly, we discuss the sneaky strong start from the Boston Bruins. The start is surprising, and while the guys don't think the Bruins will make the playoffs, they love what they're seeing from Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm. Can the Bruins squeak into a playoff spot come April?Gregor's "ferocious, killer" dog Maple makes a guest appearance as the guys wrap up the show.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.Irfaan and David are back with Episode 5 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. Is Edmonton looking to move some pieces out? As Zach Hyman nears his return from injury, the Oilers are in a tough cap situation. Could they join a growing list of Western Conference teams looking to make a trade early in this season? Speaking of trades, the Insiders expect St. Louis and Nashville to receive plenty of interest in their veteran forward as the Central Division begins to shake up without them. Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!We start the show with a quick look at the World Series, where the Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays in extra innings on Saturday. Would you rather get swept or lose in OT?Then we dive into the NHL, discussing luxury teams and dynasties. Is the definition of a dynasty changing in today's league, where teams don't dominate like they used to?Next, we examine the Eastern Conference, where every team is currently over .500 in points percentage. Is the league tighter than before, and is that good for the NHL?Matthew Schaefer continues to impress, scoring a hat trick on Sunday and totaling 5 goals in 12 games. Could he challenge the record for most goals by a defenseman in their first NHL season? (Brian Leetch had 23 in 1989.)We also review Evgeni Malkin's slash on Morgan Stanley and discuss whether it warrants a suspension.Later, we play some “Buy or Sell”, covering Schaefer's hot start, the World Series playing on the scoreboard in Edmonton, and whether the Flames are overplaying Dustin Wolf.To wrap up, we talk about the struggling Nashville Predators and the possibility of Barry Trotz returning as head coach. Could it happen?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a Halloween edition of the DFO Rundown as we start with some facial hair, costume and halloween talk!We then jump into the hockey talk starting with the Seth Jarvis injury as he blocked a shot last night and Rob Brind'amour said “ it doesn't look good”Matthew Barzal was a healthy scratch last night after being late for a skate, was this the right call by management? Is that the right culture you want to build?We then move onto the Martin Necas contract, $11.5M AAV for the next 8 seasons. Would the Avalanche be better off with Mikko Rantanen? Was this number higher or lower than expected? The New York Rangers continue to be a conversation this season so we went on a little tangent on their top 2 lines. Where is their production and how can they find their confidence if they keep missing opportunities.Trevor Zegras has seemingly found himself in Philadelphia. The whole team seems to be rolling right now on top of Dan Vladar playing exceptional in the crease. Is this a new look team in Philly with Rick Tocchet?We then do some Fill in the Blanks for bet365 before finishing off the pod talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins at the top of the standings and our favourite Halloween costumes.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.Irfaan and David are back with Episode 4 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. Calgary's struggles continue, and Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri have become hot names on the trade board. The Devils and Leafs are both looking to add up front, could they be fits? Adrian Kempe and the LA Kings are still far apart on a contract extension, and Utah has to figure out a plan for Nick Schmlatz after dishing out a 'Mammoth' of a contract to Logan Cooley. Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!We kick things off with the red-hot Utah Mammoth and their 7-game win streak. With a young core firing on all cylinders and Schmaltz excelling on his new contract, how high can this team go?Next, we dive into the St. Louis Blues' struggles, from scoring woes to goalie confidence issues. Can Joel Hofer bounce back, and how much do they miss Zach Bolduc?The energy picks up with the New Jersey Devils' 8-game winning streak, where Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom are shining.We discuss some classic hockey jersey debates—Avalanche in Nordiques jerseys, Hurricanes in Whalers jerseys—and reflect on retired numbers.Then we celebrate major player milestones: Nikita Kucherov hits 1,000 points, and John Tavares nears 500 goals. Could Tavares be on a Hall of Fame trajectory?Producer Pat joins for a Buy or Sell segment: Can the Minnesota Wild hold their playoff spot? Will Jack Hughes hit 100 points for the first time? Are the Penguins sellers at the trade deadline?We close with the Calgary Flames' scoring struggles and whether their season might already be in jeopardy.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp.Today we start the show talking about a few of the big goal scorers from last night as we had multiple hat tricks! Logan Cooley, Macklin Celebrini, Taylor Raddysh!We then move on to the Colorado Avalanche and their hot start to the season, has Wedgwood earned the crease in Colorado and how much will Necas want with his next contract. How much of his success is due to Nathan MacKinnon?We also take a deep dive into Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings, Utah Mammoth and Logan Cooley, and the officiating in last nights match between the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens. Cole Caufiled had himself a game with two great goals but had some comments for the refs after the game on a Josh Anderson Unsportsmanlike penalty.We then take a look at some early Olympic Roster predictions as Jason Gregor puts together Team Canada and Mike Rupp puts forward his best Team USA.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.Irfaan and David are back with Episode 3 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. There's chatter in Calgary, Ottawa and Carolina for very different reasons. Montreal and Dallas are looking to extend pending free agents, and the league is looking at more international opportunities. Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!Today we kick off the show with some banter about the Buffalo Sabres before heading into the big controversy this weekend with the Tom Wilson hit on Filip Chytil. Was it late or was it clean?Then we talk about the great start for Kiefer Sherwood, followed by the Seattle Kraken. They have surprised many with their hot start this season!A couple of major injuries hit the Pacific division as both Mark Stone and Anze Kopitar leave the ice early. Which injury will be a bigger blow and who will step up on their place?Mark Schiefele has set a franchise record for points as a Winnipeg Jet! The guys sing his praises and talk about his potential to make the Olympics.After "Buy or Sell" the guys talk about Brad Marchand's $5K fine for unsportsmanlike as he ripped apart Rasmus Dahlin's helmet in the penalty box. We finish with the Carolina Hurricanes hot start and what they need to do to take this success into the post season.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!The NHL season is heating up, and this week on DFO Rundown, Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down all the early-season storylines you need to know!Jack Hughes & Luke Hughes: How the Devils' star brothers are making their mark.Hughes vs. Hutson: Contract debates, value assessments, and playoff potential.Montreal Canadiens: Why the Habs are turning heads as one of the league's most exciting teams.Minnesota Wild Power Play: Kirill Kaprizov and the unit's unstoppable start.Carolina Hurricanes: 4-0 start sparks early Stanley Cup chatter.Jack Eichel: Scorching start for the Golden Knights and what it means offensively.Carter Hart PTO: Controversy, impact, and what fans should know.Tune in for sharp insights, hot takes, and candid discussions from the early NHL season.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The season is a week old and there's already panic setting in around the NHL. The insiders jump around to a few different markets before welcoming player agent Brian Bartlett to the. They talk to Brian about the impact of a rising cap and NCAA / CHL eligibility changing. They also ask Brian about some of his higher profile clients who are due for extensions rather soon.Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to another Monday edition of the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!Today we start the show talking about some of the biggest winners and losers so far this season as the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers come out with hot 3-0 starts, while there are a few teams that have struggled out of the gates.Of course we are going to go through some early season overreactions as the Toronto Maple Leafs have looked slow and the L.A. Kings are looking old and the Flames have struggled to score. Will these continue to be concerns?Would it be a hockey conversation without talking about goalie interference? Marek believes the officials have done a great job when it comes to goalie interference calls over the past few years but this could be a very polarizing take!After Pat joins for a Thanksgiving edition of “Buy or Sell” they guys discuss the fine for Tyler Myers “Slash” on Connor McDavid and Ian Coles dangerous trip on Steven Stamkos.Then the guys have an interesting discussion about the trapezoid behind the net. What if the goalies COULDN'T go in it and could only handle the but OUTSIDE of it!?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!Welcome to the DFO Rundown!On today's show the guys start by talking about the young San Jose Sharks. They had a 3-2 lead late in the 3rd over the Golden Knights but a couple big mistakes lead to an OT loss.A few big storylines are already arising this season as the guys discuss the return of Jonathan Toews, the hot start for Kyle Connor, Evegeni Malkin and the looming contract situation for Adrian Kempe. We then look at some teams off to slow starts as the Buffalo Sabres were shutout in Game 1 and John Gibson gets shelled in his Red Wings debut. Can the Carolina Hurricanes go another season with injury prone goaltending? Pyotr Kochetkov is already missing the start of the season. How will the Canes handle this situation?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode DFO Rundown Insider Edition!Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon. It's been a good week for Connors on the Canadian prairies! Connor McDavid signed his 2 year extension in Edmonton, and Winnipeg's Kyle Connor has locked in for 8 years on the richest contract in franchise history. Irf and Dave also take a look at what the Habs are thinking with Lane Hutson, moves that still need to be made in LA, and more!Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: linktr.ee/Daily.Faceoff

Welcome to the DFO Rundown!Today the guys start with quick chat about the baseball playoffs before jumping into the CRAZY preseason game between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning as they racked up over 300 penalty minutes.This sparks the conversation about the need for toughness and skill in the NHL. Is the fighting pendulum swinging back the other direction? Could we see more fights this season?Then we talk about the players that hit waivers this weekend and who could be claimed. Will Michael DiPietro clear and are the Edmonton Oilers interested? Are the Penguins still in a rebuild?Then we dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild. Are the Penguins still in a rebuild and how to do they take a step back in the right direction if they want to keep Crosby? Then they discuss the Filip Gustavsson extension and if Kaprizov's huge extension will hurt the Wild in the long run?Which 100 Point/Playoffs from last season will repeat and who will fall back? Will the Rangers and Redwings return to the postseason? Are the Carolina Hurricanes tough enough to win the Stanley Cup?They finish off the pod talking about rookie Brady Martin and whether or not he will make the Nashville Predators.1:40 - Trey Yesavage (Patrick Roy)3:50 - Tampa vs Florida Preseason Brawl14:30 - Increasing Toughness in the NHL16:30 - Is Fighting Slowly Returning?21:00 - Why Rangers Fans Love Rempe29:00 - Final Roster Cuts29:45 - Michael DiPietro to Edmonton?35:30 - Pittsburgh Penguins Rebuild41:15 - Detroit Redwings Defense Problems43:45 - Filip Guastavsson Extension in Minnesota47:50 - Will Kaprizov's Extension Hurt the Wild?49:45 - 100 Point Teams 53:00 - Winnipeg Jets (Kyle Connor)55:15 - Will Detroit Red Wings / Rangers Make the Playoffs?1:00:00 - Carolina Hurricanes1:00:00 - Will Brady Martin Make the Predators Roster?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown!On today's episode Jason and Mike Rupp start by talking about Rupp's Stanley Cup performance. What he remembers from his perspective how he felt at the time and his story about the game sheet!We then move onto the Luke Hughes and Jason Lacombe extensions. Which is a better deal and who has earned it the most?Last night saw a feisty game between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. This game left Lundell as a question mark as he left the game early. If he is out this is another HUGE blow for the Panthers. Which NHL teams that put up 100 point seasons last year will have a regression? Will the Canadiens and Capitals find their way back into the postseason? Are the Wild good enough in the east? On the flip side is Calgary good enough to get in?As we were filming the Edmonton Oilers re-signed their Head Coach Kris Knoblauch. How important has he been to the Edmonton Oilers? Should he have been considered for the Jack Adams last season?Producer Pat then joins for ‘Fill in the Blank' brought to you by bet365.On the topic of future predictions, how many players will have a 50+ goal season and how many will have 100+ points? Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Monday! It's the final week without hockey!On today's episode Jason and Jeff start by continuing the Aleksander Barkov conversation. How big of a loss is this for the Panthers and what they can do going forward. This leads into some conversation about other injuries this preseason.We then move to the New York Islanders and how this season seems to have a more positive vibe on the island. Will they finally be able to take another step with the addition of Matthew Schaefer?Then we touch on Marc-Andre Fleury's final game in Pittsburgh and what this means for future stars and their legacies. Could Fleury end up working in the media?Jeff Marek and Jason then go back and forth sharing some stories on Adam Oats who apparently has a great mind for the game of hockey!We finish off the pod today talking about the Anaheim Ducks as they lock in Mason McTavish, their addition of Cam Fowler and some ugly contract situations around the league. 0:00 - Preseason Question marks5:00 - Barkov Injury + Panthers Future14:15 - Other Preseason Injuries15:30 - New York Islanders Preview22:35 - Marc Andre-Fleury / Player Legacy's33:00 - Players in Media37:04 - Adam Oats 43:05 - Buy or Sell (bet365)53 - Anaheim Ducks (Mason McTavish)55:30 - Cam Fowler Trade1:01:45 - Contract UpdatesWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first Friday edition of the DFO Rundown this season! Our new Friday co-host is former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Rupp!Today the guys start by talking about Marc-Andre Fleury, as he will be reuniting with the Pittsburgh Penguins in their preseason game tonight! What an incredible way to send off an amazing career. Of course this leads into some Sidney Crosby talk.They then jump into the Barkov injury in practice. What does this mean for the Florida Panthers and what will his return time line look like?We then touch on a tough subject as the 5 Hockey Canada players (Carter Hart and company) are looking to return to the league this season. What does this look like from a teammate perspective, from a team perspective and how should this situation be handled.Connor Ingram has been placed on waivers by the Utah Mammoth, which teams could be interested? Is he still NHL ready?Gregor's Free Agent Article: https://oilersnation.com/news/early-trade-talk-the-nhl-has-over-120-pending-ufas0:00 - Intro3:00 - Fleury Plays for Pittsburgh10:00 - Sidney Crosby11:30 - Alexander Barkov15:30 - Carter Hart and Company21:00 - Connor Ingram27:15 - Free Agents Next Season28:45 - Fill in the Blank (bet365)37:00 - Contract Talk / UFA'sWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another season of the DFO Rundown kicks off with Jason Gregor and new Co-Host, Jeff Marek! This season Jeff will be joining Jason every Monday and mystery co-host will be joining each Friday!Today the guys kick off the show talking about which games should end up in the hockey Hall of Game. Which games were so memorable, so important, so impactful that they deserve a spot in hockey history.They then jump into the comments Quinn Hughes made in a recent interview with Elliot Friedman. How concerned should Vancouver Fans be this season that Quinn Hughes may be moving on? This leads into other contract negotiations that are going on around the league with Kirill Kaprizov and Connor McDavid also raising some eyebrows. Speaking of the Hughes brothers we also need to look at the other two Hughes brothers in New Jersey. Could this be a legit landing place for Quinn Hughes? What about the Luke Hughes contract negotiations?Then Producer Pat drops in for a little Buy or Sell for bet365. How many Canadian teams will make the playoffs this season? Will Auston Matthews hit 50 goals and will the Utah Mammoth make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history?Another major storyline this summer is the Noah Dobson trade to Montreal. What are your expectations for the defenseman in his new city.----Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys wrap up their 2025/26 season preview as we jump into the Metro Division.First we start with some of the biggest headlines from around the league including Sidney Crosby, Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks and a Jack Eichel extension in Vegas.Then we move to the Kirill Kaprizov contract rumours. It was reported that he turned down 8 years at a $16 million AAV. Is there truth to this rumor and is it a term or a dollar issue?We then jump into our preview of the Metro Division starting at the bottom with the Philadelphia Flyers and working our way up to the Washington Capitals.Some major news within the division includes the Dan Vladar trade to Philadelphia, the Crosby trade rumors, Matthew Schaefer joining the New York Islanders, the Luke Hughes contract, potential landing spots for Carter Hart and more!Producer, Patrick Puff, then joins for a quick rendition of ‘Fill in the Blank' to discuss which teams will be the most improved this season, who else would have been a great captain for the New York Rangers and where Sidney Crosby could land if he were to move. This also sparked a brief conversation about Connor McDavid's next contract.Which teams will be the most improved and which teams will be headed for the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes next summer?2:00 - Around the League - ( Eichel/Kempe/Hughes)5:00 - Kirill Kaprizov Contract 11:20 - Philadelphia Flyers15:40 - Pittsburgh Penguins19:45 - Sidney Crosby Rumours (Montreal)20:30 - New York Islanders24:45 - New York Rangers28:00 - Fill in the Blank34:00 - Connor McDavid Contract Talk35:45 - Columbus Blue Jackets39:45 - New Jersey Devils43:45 - Carolina Hurricanes ( Kaprizov Landing Spot? )49:00 - Washington CapitalsWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the DFO Rundown Jason Gregor and Mike Russo preview the Pacific Division for the upcoming 2025/26 NHL season.First the guys touch on the Olympic rosters before moving onto the Pacific Division. Can the Oilers run it back for a 3rd year? Are the Vegas Golden Knights contenders with the addition of Mitch Marner? Can the Ducks make a push this season and who will be in the basement?1:00 - Olympic Rosters11:20 - San Jose Sharks14:00 - Seattle Kraken18:45 - Anaheim Ducks24:15 - Vancouver Canucks28:10 - Calgary Flames34:30 - L.A. Kings42:45 - Vegas Golden Knights46:40 - Edmonton Oilers54:30 - Buy or SellWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DFO Rundown takes a team-by-team look at the Atlantic Division to see who's trending up—or falling behind. Detroit and the Yzerplan face heavy criticism, with little playoff hope in sight for the Red Wings or Sabres. Boston's rebuild could take longer than expected, while Montreal and Ottawa earn some surprising praise. Are we sleeping on Tampa? Can Toronto survive without Marner? Florida remains the class of the division, though Bill Zito's big spending raises eyebrows.In Buy or Sell, the panel debates whether Brady Tkachuk will still be in Ottawa when the new arena opens, if Sid and Geno finish the year as Penguins, and whether Connor and Kirill sign before opening night. They wrap up with a heated refereeing discussion after Gregor reveals there were 1,000 fewer minor penalties this season compared to two years ago—and why that might be a problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gregor is back with another offseason edition of The DFO Rundown and today, he was joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic. He's spent the last number of years covering the Minnesota Wild but has been working in hockey for a lot longer than that. The guys started the pod off by talking a little bit about Russo's career and how he ended up in ‘The State of Hockey'.From there, they got into the current situation with the Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild. He's eligible for an extension and there's no doubt that the Wild would love to lock him up, but is he open to a max-term contract? Russo gave some insight into that before getting to another contract situation that GM Bill Guerin is currently dealing with in Marco Rossi, who is an RFA.They then talked about how certain offseason moves could change the balance of power in the Central Division. There are some serious question marks around teams like the Jets and Avalanche meanwhile the Stars are going to get a full year out of Mikko Rantanen, which could change things.The Utah Mammoth are also quickly becoming everyones favourite underdog. GM Bill Armstrong had himself a very busy summer, but did he do enough to make them a playoff team? They also talked about Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators chances of bouncing back after a miserable season.Tyler then popped in for Fill in the Blank, where he asked the guys about who will start Game 1 for the Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner's ceiling in Vegas, and if they think there could be any surprise teams who get to 100-points.3:50 - Kaprizov & a short-term deal9:50 - Will Marco Rossi in Minnesota?15:05 - The Central offseason20:25 - Everyone loves Utah24:05 - Can the Hawks take a step?28:40 - Can the Preds rebound?33:10 - Fill in the BlankWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the DFO Rundown, Jason Gregor was joined by Jeff Marek from The Sheet to recap everything we've seen over the last 72 hours in the NHL.There were some big contracts handed out as the free agency window opened and usually, this is the time of the year where big mistakes are made. The guys started today's podcast by talking about one team that they think really improved themselves this summer: the Montreal Canadiens.Are they good enough to be a team that wins playoff rounds next year? They discussed it.From there, they talked about the moves that the Anaheim Ducks made so far this summer. They brought in some veterans in Chris Krieder and Mikael Granlund and while they moved on from Trevor Zegras, it's easy to see a path to the Ducks improving.They then talked about the Mitch Marner saga and him officially becoming a member of the Vegas Golden Knights. Should Vegas be considered the favourites in the West? They also touched on the way the Maple Leafs handled the situation and the Florida Panthers finding a way to keep all their free agents around.Tyler then popped in for Buy or Sell where he asked about the Ken Holland's moves with the Kings, the bottom-five teams in the league and the remaining free agents on the board.They wrapped up the show by talking about James Reimer and some of the names still out on the market, the impact some of the new Head Coaches around the league could have and the state of the Dallas Stars after the hiring of Glen Gulutzan.1:10 - How much better are the Habs?8:30 - Are the Ducks good enough?15:40 - Marner & the Golden Knights23:00 - The Leafs rebound27:30 - Bennett & the Panthers33:10 - Buy or Sell50:00 - The new coaches52:00 - Stars hire GulutzanWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DFO Rundown is back and with draft weekend in the rear view mirror and free agency opening up tomorrow, there was no shortage of talking points for Jason Gregor. He began the show by going through a little bit of what we saw over the last 72 hours in the league from the Islanders picking first overall to some of the big extensions that were signed.Jason was then joined by guest co-host Chris Pronger. The Hall of Fame defenseman talked about the end of his career when he was trying to overcome an eye injury and life after hockey, including his stint with the Florida Panthers organization.The guys then got into free agency. Teams finally have some money to spend and that could result in some pretty shocking contracts. They talked about what smart teams will do with their money and they also talked about some of the big free agents on the board, like Mitch Marner, who is rumoured to be heading to the Vegas Golden Knights.Jason also got Chris' take on this years crop of free agent defensemen. Provorov, Ekblad, and Gavrikov are all coming from very different situations but teams are always hungry for defensemen this time of year. Could one of those three get a bigger contract than we think? Pronger also talked about how going to a different system could expose some flaws in their games.Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about who could increase their Stanley Cup odds the most in the next week, the New York Islanders big weekend and they shared their favourite under the radar free agent options.1:00 - Draft weekend recap13:50 - Chris Pronger on life after hockey26:10 - Best on Best hockey22:50 - Mitch Marner's future39:55 - Free Agent Defensemen41:00 - Fill in the Blank50:00 - Under the radar optionsWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are back with another offseason edition of The DFO Rundown, and today's was a busy one. Earlier this morning, Frank broke the story that a new CBA is coming and he outlined all of the changes that are coming with that. The guys dug into all of that and Gregor said what he liked and didn't like about some of the new elements of the CBA, which will kick in for the 2026-27 season.Before they talked about that, they did discuss the massive deal that went down on Thursday night as the Buffalo Sabres sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring. The deal seems a bit underwhelming on the surface and the guys talked about that. Frank also shared what some other options may have been for GM Kevyn Adams.They then really sunk their teeth into the new CBA and new massive changes that are coming, including new term limits, a closing of the LTIR loophole, and an 84-game regular season.Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell, where he asked the guys about the upcoming free agent class and the chances of a top ten pick getting moved in the 2025 NHL Draft.In the back half of the show, they did their offseason previews for the eight playoff teams in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens are apparently itching to make some big moves, but they're not alone. The Devils and Hurricanes are likely in that boat as well. The Leafs could also be a team that looks very different next season.The challenge for some of the other competitors like the Panthers, will be trying to dance around some cap challenges.They wrapped up the show with an announcement about the future of the podcast as Frank officially moves on from Daily Faceoff after this week.0:45 - Utah lands Peterka6:00 - What else was on the table for Buffalo?9:55 - The new CBA22:54 - Buy or Sell (Top 10 Free Agents, Penguins, Moving a Top 10 Pick)32:40 - Montreal Canadiens38:00 - New Jersey Devils42:10 - Ottawa Senators46:35 - Tampa Bay Lightning51:50 - Washington Capitals53:40 - Carolina Hurricanes55:25 - Toronto Maple Leafs57:50 - Florida PanthersWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the week of the NHL Draft and we are just eight days away from the beginning of free agency. While there wasn't a lot of news this weekend around the league, there is a lot going on behind the scenes and Frank kicked off today's edition of The DFO Rundown by giving a quick update on the trade market. Are the Sabres getting closer to moving JJ Peterka? Will the Islanders move Noah Dobson by the draft?From there, they dug into their offseason previews for the eight teams in the Western Conference that made the playoffs. They started with the St. Louis Blues, who are facing some big questions this summer. The Minnesota Wild are in a position where they can be hyper-aggressive. The Colorado Avalanche are low on funds, but need to make some moves to fix a roster that was bounced in the first round. The Los Angeles Kings are in an interesting spot with a new GM and boatload of cap space.They kept rolling and hit on the Winnipeg Jets, who are bringing in 3x Stanley Cup Champion Jonathan Toews. What else will Kevin Cheveldayoff do? The guys gave their takes. Vegas never sits still in the offseason and the expectacion is that they will push hard for Mitch Marner. The Dallas Stars already made some spicy decisions after getting bounced by the Oilers in the Western Confernce Final. They still need a coach, but will that be the last big move they make?They wrapped by talking about the Oilers, the McDavid extension, and what they need to do in order to get back to the Stanley Cup Final.Tyler joined for Buy or Sell where he asked about Marner's contract, Jake Allen's place on the goalie market, and the Rasmus Andersson situation in Calgary.1:45 - Peterka, Dobson and more8:20 - St. Louis Blues15:00 - Minnesota Wild21:00 - Contract Extensions (Kaprizov and McDavid)25:45 - Colorado Avalanche32:45 - Los Angeles Kings40:20 - Fill in the Blank52:00 - Winnipeg Jets1:00:00 - Vegas Golden Knights1:05:25 - Dallas Stars1:07:55 - Edmonton OilersWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And with that, the 2024-25 NHL season has come to a close and for a second straight season, the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions. Jason and Frank kicked off today's episode of The DFO Rundown by talking about the Panthers once again winning hockey's ultimate prize.For GM Bill Zito, the celebration is short-lived as he now has to focus on trying to keep this group together despite a tight salary cap situation. Frank talked about just how many of the big free agents he thinks the Panthers could hang onto.They then talked about the Edmonton Oilers, who got to within two games of winning it all. Now, they face a lot of big offseason questions. The first is around Evander Kane and the NHL's investigation into their use of LTIR. Frank gave some insight into that. They also talked about the Trent Frederic extension.They then got into their Eastern Conference offseason preview, beginning with the Philadelphia Flyers. The list of needs for GM Danny Briere is long and they have plenty of assets and cap space to use if they want to. The Boston Bruins are going to be looking to bounce back and add some scoring punch to their roster but they are not the only team in that boat. The Rangers, Red Wings, and Sabres are all looking to take steps forward.Tyler then popped on for Buy or Sell, where he asked the guys about what playoff team is going to be the busiest this summer and how many players from this last Cup Final could he Hall of Famers one day.0:15 - Panthers repeat as Cup Champs4:00 - Evander Kane Investigation11:30 - Trent Frederic Extension17:30 - Philadelphia Flyers23:00 - Boston Bruins28:45 - Buffalo Sabres35:50 - Pittsburgh Penguins39:25 - New York Islanders42:55 - New York Rangers46:25 - Detroit Red Wings50:05 - Columbus Blue Jackets56:20 - Buy or SellWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick off your week with an all new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli as they give you a full offseason preview for each of the eight non-playoff teams in the Western Conference.They started in the basement with the San Jose Sharks, who have boatloads of cap space. Should GM Mike Grier spend like crazy? Or stay the course? The guys debated that. They then had a similar conversation about the Chicago Blackhawks.The Nashville Predators were one of the more disappointing teams in the NHL this year and now, they'll try to get things back on the rails. That could involve trading one of the players they signed last summer. The Seattle Kraken have some contracts that Frank thinks they need to move and probably won't be buyers.Speaking of buyers, that's the expectation in both Anaheim and Utah. Both Frank and Jason agreed that those two teams should be very aggressive this summer. They then went up to Canada to talk about the Vancouver Canucks, who are trying to turn over a new leaf after a drama filled 2024-25 season and have some clear holes on their roster. The Calgary Flames were one of the more positive surprises in the NHL and instead of heading towards a rebuild, GM Craig Conroy could try to add to this group and try make them a legit playoff team.Tyler then popped on for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about Sam Bennett's Conn Smythe chances and the rumblings about NHL expansion.They wrapped up the show with some Stanley Cup Final talk as the Panthers have the Oilers on the brink of elimination for a second consecutive season. Can they finish things off on Tuesday? Or will the Oilers drag them back to Alberta?2:10 - San Jose Sharks9:10 - Chicago Blackhawks14:40 - Nashville Predators21:20 - Seattle Kraken26:20 - Anaheim Ducks30:25 - Utah Mammoth34:20 - Vancouver Canucks41:10 - Calgary Flames46:45 - Fill in the Blank59:50 - Game 6 PreviewWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown. There's only been one Stanley Cup Final game since the last pod on Monday, so today they focused more on some offseason topics, starting with the first trade of the summer as Chris Kreider is on the verge of being dealt to the Anaheim Ducks.After breaking down that deal, they got into Frank's five offer sheet candidates including Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. Could a team take a big swing and offer Knies a $10m+ deal? Frank thinks it's possible but Gregor says any team doing that would be foolish.From there, they talked about what the Rangers' next move could be and speculated on K'Andre Miller's future with the team. They also broke down the Isaac Howard situation in Tampa Bay.Tyler then popped on for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about Mitch Marner's rights, two of the new big names on Frank's trade targets board, and he led them into some Stanley Cup Final talk.They wrapped up the show by talking about some potential adjustments for the Edmonton Oilers as they look to bounce back from getting blown out in Game 3. For the Panthers, they'll look to take a 3-1 stranglehold and get to within one win of their second straight Stanley Cup.1:30 - Kreider to the Ducks7:30 - Offer sheet watch12:10 - Could Knies make $10m+?26:30 - Rangers next move29:15 - Isaac Howard's future35:00 - Buy or Sell42:38 - Stanley Cup FinalWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as the Stanley Cup Final has officially become a best-of-five series.The guys got into the Stanley Cup Final towards the end of the podcast. They started things off by talking about Frank's buyout candidate list that was released on Friday. Matt Dumba, TJ Brodie and others appear to be players that could have their contracts bought out ahead of free agency this year.From there, they talked about the Dallas Star's decision to fire Pete DeBoer and how it's going to be the first of many big decisions that GM Jim Nill will have to make this summer. They talked about the team's decision to pass on Seth Jones at the trade deadline, the Jason Robertson trade rumours and the team's pending free agents.Tyler then jumped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about potential landing spots for Jonathan Toews, the Conn Smythe trophy odds and who could lead the Stanley Cup Final in scoring.To wrap, the guys got into the Stanley Cup Final where the Florida Panthers got a massive win in Game 2 of the series and now things are all tied up heading down the Sunrise, Florida. They spoke about some key players for the Panthers struggling, the Oilers inability to hold onto home ice advantage, and what they'll be watching for in Game 3.0:50 - Buyout watch12:55 - Stars fire DeBoer20:00 - Dallas' big decisions29:10 - Fill in the Blank42:10 - Stanley Cup Final shifts to FloridaWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stanley Cup Final is officially underway and both Jason and Frank were in the building last night to take in the action from Edmonton.They talked about the atmosphere inside Rogers Place and what stood out in Game 1 of the series. It was a tight checking game that was ultimately decided by one goal. Gregor talked about some of the historical feats that occurred last night with the Oilers comeback and Draisaitl's overtime winner. Frank talked about how if this series is going to be tight, the Oilers depth could be a massive advantage.One thing the guys both agreed on: this should end up being a pretty long series.After that, Tyler popped on with a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the last two teams who filled their Head Coaching vacancies, Brock Nelson's three-year extension in Colorado, and the idea of the players voting on more year end awards, which led to an interesting discussion about the NHL Awards.From there, the guys went more in depth on the Marco Sturm hiring in Boston and the Penguins deciding on a first time Head Coach themselves in Dan Muse. Frank had thought on what this could mean for the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins.They also talked about what Gary Bettman had to say at his annual Stanley Cup Final press conference and had a conversation about the LTIR loop hole, state income come and more.1:10 - Oilers comeback to win Game 113:20 - The Oilers Depth20:10 - Buy or Sell34:40 - Bruins hire Sturm37:10 - Dan Muse gets the Penguins job45:20 - Kucherov wins Lindsay48:30 - Bettman SpeaksWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as they previewed this year's Stanley Cup Final, which is a rematch of last year's battle between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.They began by talking about each of these teams paths to the final. The Oilers have been picked against in a lot of their series and yet, have finished off each of the last two rounds in just five games. Does that say more about their competition? Or the level of play they're at? Gregor says their ability to play near mistake free hockey is the big reason why they've been able to roll through the last few rounds.Frank talked about how the Florida Panthers have some fresh faces in their lineup as well and that we shouldn't be discounting the defending Stanley Cup Champions. They also had a pretty tough path to get back to this point beating a trio of really good teams.They also talked about players like Jake Walman and Brad Marchand, whose fingerprints should be all over this series. To wrap, they shared who their x-factors are in this series and gave their picks for both the series and the Conn Smythe Trophy.Tyler then jumped on for Fill in the Blank where he talked to the guys about the teams that both the Oilers and Panthers have eliminated thus far and how different they could look to start next season. He also got their take on Pete DeBoer's decision to pull Jake Oettinger and his comments after the game.To wrap up, Frank gave some insight into the final two coaching vacancies that still exist in both Pittsburgh and Boston. Gregor also talked about some of the coaching news from last week in Seattle and New York.1:10 - Oilers vs Panthers for The Cup19:00 - X-Factors for each team23:50 - Series picks & Conn Smythe picks29:50 - Fill in the Blank41:40 - Coaching updates (Isles, Kraken, Bruins & Penguins)Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason kicked off today's episode of The DFO Rundown by talking about the first Trade Targets list of the summer that dropped earlier this week.They started at the top of the list with Sabres forward JJ Peterka, who is a pending RFA. How could the Sabres move on from Peterka and improve at the same time? The guys discussed that and a hypothetical deal involving Marco Rossi, who is also in Frank's top five.From there, they talked about a few of the defensemen on the list, starting with Rasmus Andersson and his future with the Flames and then they had a big discussion about what the Pittsburgh Penguins could do with Erik Karlsson. If the Penguins were willing to retain a significant portion of his salary, would there be a market for the former 100-point defenseman? Gregor found a spot that he thinks make a lot of sense. They also touched on Jamie Oleksiak of the Seattle Kraken, who is entering the final year of his deal.Tyler then joined for Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Rangers situation with Chris Kreider, the Kraken selling off assets, Demko's future in Vancouver, and Sam Bennett's case to be a $10m player.The guys then turned their attention to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers got a big win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final but it came at a brutal cost as they lost Zach Hyman for the remainder of the postseason. They talked about how the Oilers will adjust their lineup and how much losing Hyman impacts their Stanley Cup chances.1:20 - JJ Peterka & The Sabres5:00 - Rossi for Peterka?11:25 - Rasmus Andersson & The Flames15:20 - Karlsson's future in Pittsburgh28:10 - Buy or Sell (Kreider, the Kraken, & Demko)38:30 - Oilers lose HymanWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown to kick off the week.To begin things today, they talked about the Islanders' decision to go with Mathieu Darche as their next General Manager. He takes over a pretty flawed Isles roster and will certainly have his work cut out for him. The guys talked about what's on his checklist for this summer and the decision that looms involving current Head Coach Patrick Roy.After that, they dug into the Conference Finals. We've seen three games in both the East and West and one series has been much more interesting than the others.The Florida Panthers have been absolutely pummeling the Carolina Hurricanes, which has raised some questions about the Canes roster and also Rod Brind'Amour, who is close to losing his 12th straight Conference Finals game.Out west, the Oilers took a 2-1 series lead over the Stars on Sunday. Stuart Skinner turned in another impressive performance, Evan Bouchard continued to shine and Connor McDavid found the back of the net twice. The guys talked about the series and how the Oilers have this feeling like a lot more than a 2-1 series lead.Tyler then joined for ‘Fill in the Blank' where he asked the guys about Mitch Marner's fit in Carolina, their NHL GM of the Year, and the Stanley Cup odds on Bet365.To wrap, the guys talked a little bit about USA's win at the World Hockey Championships.1:10 - Darche lands on Long Island11:30 - Panthers jump out to a 3-0 lead20:25 - Oilers lead Stars 2-138:20 - Fill in the Blank50:00 - USA wins Gold at WorldsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Frank are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as both conference final series are officially underway and both Game 1's delivered very interesting results.Before they dug into those series, though, they talked about the news that the New York Islanders have asked for permission to speak with Toronto Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan. Gregor wondered if this doesn't mean that it's a foregone conclusion that he is leaving MLSE after more than a decade at the helm but Frank was quick to throw a little bit of cold water on that idea.They then talked about the Dallas Stars big comeback in Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers as they scored five goals in the third period to take the opener. Gregor says that Oilers fans shouldn't be concerned with the result but Frank thinks that anytime a team gives away a game this late in the playoffs, it's worrisome. Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell, where he asked the guys about Morgan Rielly's future in Toronto, the chances of Nikolaj Ehlers signing back in Winnipeg, and which Finnish superstar they would build a team around.After that, they talked about the Florida Panthers series opening victory in the Eastern Conference Final. Gregor continues to be impressed with the mindset of this Panthers core and talked about how that mentality helped them. The guys also had an argument about a certain stat that pertains to the Hurricanes franchise losing streak in the Conference Finals.They wrapped up with a quick little conversation about Mitch Marner and the chances he could end up in Carolina this summer and some comparable players to him around the league.1:20 - Shanahan's future11:40 - Stars storm back in Game 122:20 - Buy or Sell27:40 - Canes drop Game 144:00 - A Marner conversationWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.