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Which deadline trade talks could pick back up this summer? On this episode of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition, the guys look at some of the names that generated buzz at the trade deadline but ultimately stayed put. Could those conversations pick back up once the offseason begins?Players like Matthew Knies, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou and Rasmus Ristolainen were tied to plenty of speculation, and teams that missed out in March may circle back when the market opens again.They also discuss clubs that could still be looking to fill key holes in their rosters, including the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. Neither team made a big move in March, but both could be big players in June and July.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.0:00 - Intro0:59 - Biggest deadline takeaway3:05 - Montreal Canadiens6:59 - Ottawa Senators9:24 - Edmonton Oilers12:01 - St. Louis & Philadelphia not selling players with term15:30 - Toronto Maple Leafs22:40 - Vancouver Canucks30:08 - Pagnotta's quick hitters33:06 - bet365 weekly picks33:39 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
The insiders take the show live! We are under 24 hours from the NHL trade deadline, and there have already been plenty of moves to discuss. Dave and Irf break those down and share their insights from around the league as the buyers and sellers position themselves for one final push.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.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Connect with us on ⬇️
Was the NHL Trade Deadline a dud? Not just for the Penguins, but the entire league was pretty quiet. NHL Network spent time breaking down the Penguins deal for a guy that has 3 points this season. The talking heads gave the Pens props for this move and said Kyle Dubas may have put together the best 4th line in the NHL.
Was the NHL Trade Deadline a dud? Not just for the Penguins, but the entire league was pretty quiet. NHL Network spent time breaking down the Penguins deal for a guy that has 3 points this season. The talking heads gave the Pens props for this move and said Kyle Dubas may have put together the best 4th line in the NHL. A recap of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. Did the Penguins do enough? Donny Football Debrief – If the Steelers get bad news on Broderick Jones, could they look into Taylor Decker as a 1-year stopgap? A massive LT visited the team today as part of the pre-draft process. Could they consider tackle in the 1st round again? Will we see an NFL player box Logan Paul?
Happy Friday! You're in the office baby! The CBJ made a trade, and Rothman's thrilled. Ryan Day is excited about his QB. We play Overs and Unders. EJ Hradek of the NHL Network joins the show. We play Under Pressure. Brenden Deeg joins the show to talk NFL. Did Quinshon Judkins call out Kevin Stefanski? Pat Murphy of Bucknuts joins the show. And we hit a buzzer beater with Ohio State's all-time leading scorer Dennis Hopson joining the show.
Missin Curfew Episode 463 NHL Network analyst David Pagnotta joins the fellas to discuss active teams and players who could be moved before the NHL trade deadline What moves will teams make to win a wide open Pacific division? Will Nashville trade Steven Stamkos or any of their other veterans? What's next for the Los Angeles Kings after firing coach Jim Hiller? (0:00) Intro (1:30) Brad's Week at Pro Rivals Golf & the Fellas Weekends (16:06) Jon Cooper & Tkachuk Stories from Milan (21:46) KITS Dish of the Week: Nathan MacKinnon (24:27) Labatt Get This Guy A Beer: Matthew Schaefer, Angus Booth, Connor McDavid, Jeannot vs Deslauriers fight (34:44) Luxury Auto Collection Dog of The Week: Ross Johnston (40:58) Eagle Four Around the National: Kings Fire Jim Hiller (46:30) Sherwood Playing with Celebrini, William Nylander's Olympic Experience (50:23) Connor Murphy Traded to Edmonton (54:15) Dave Pagnotta Interview (55:07) Olympic Reactions & World Cup of Hockey 2028 (1:06:25) Trade Deadline Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs (1:11:53) St. Louis Blues Players On the Move (1:17:58) Edmonton Oilers Rumors (1:24:03) Will Minnesota Acquire Stamkos or Trochek? (1:27:03) Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks, & Vegas Golden Knights Trade Targets (1:34:12) Do Nazem Kadri and Elias Pettersson get traded? (1:39:43) Who makes the big move at this years deadline? SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's E.J. Hradek (8:05) to talk about the looming Trade Deadline and what may be coming down the pipe for the Oilers, Blues, Panthers, Hurricanes, Wild, Golden Knights and Rangers. They dissect potential deals and take a deep dive into the trade market. The guys start he episode with a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres and how each team should approach the Deadline. They wrap up with a look and debate about the top of their power rankings and analyze the odd timing around the Kings making a coaching change.
Mike Benton, Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky discuss the pending NHL trade deadline on Friday, wins over Vancouver and Carolina, and more. Joining the show is NHL insider David Pagnotta, of The Fourth Period and NHL Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
San Jose Hockey Now is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! How should the San Jose Sharks approach the upcoming Trade Deadline? Jason Demers, NHL Network star and San Jose Hockey Now Podcast friend, shares his thoughts with insider Sheng Peng and beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee. (1:00) Before that, Demers, who was in Milan, talks Macklin Celebrini at the Olympics. He's also excited about Michael Misa's development! So who should the San Jose Sharks trade for, if anybody, at the Deadline? (30:04) Demers suggests a host of names like Michael Kesselring, Braden Schneider, and Zach Whitecloud. He also says no to a few names, and bats around impact defensemen like Adam Fox and Josh Morrissey. Will the Sharks keep or trade Kiefer Sherwood or Mario Ferraro? Next, how does prospects guru Keegan McNally think the San Jose Sharks should approach the Trade Deadline? (1:01:17) Sheng and Keegan agree: “Buy responsibly.” Should the Sharks keep or flip Sherwood? What did we make of what Ryan Warsofsky said about analytics and Sherwood versus Collin Graf on the Celebrini line? (1:31:14) Finally, Keegan breaks down top 2026 Draft prospect Chase Reid's game! (2:02:36) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Greg Brady spoke to Kevin Weekes, former NHL goaltender, NHL Network and ESPN analyst about Deal reached to save Weston Lions Arena, while also incorporating new MLSE launch pad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke to Kevin Weekes, former NHL goaltender, NHL Network and ESPN analyst about Deal reached to save Weston Lions Arena, while also incorporating new MLSE launch pad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen catch up after the first day of NHL action following the Olympics break by answering mailbag questions and reacting to injury news around the League. The guys are joined by David Pagnotta of NHL Network and The Fourth Period to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET, identify some fantasy-relevant players to target before potential trades and also teams that could make a big splash. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.
On hour one of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon set the stage for the Flames' return and the gauntlet of a schedule for the team, with a deep dive into how the team plans to deploy top prospect Zayne Parekh down the stretch. They discuss expectations, load management, and power-play usage, and debate if Matvei Gridin could follow a similar path. (27:45) NHL Network's Jonathan Davis joins to spin around the Pacific Division and bring the latest on the Seattle Kraken, the San Jose Sharks, Joel Quenneville reaching the 1000 game mark, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
The NHL trade deadline is just over a week away, and many teams are ready to make moves. Montreal wants to add a first liner, and would be willing to retain salary on Patrik Laine to help free up space to make it happen. The Rangers would listen on Vincent Trochek, although his NMC will limit potential suitors. The Lightning and Kings are two teams looking for one more specific piece to help them out this spring. And the Leafs are in a tough spot, but may decide to extend pending UFA Bobby McMann rather than trade him.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.0:00 - Intro1:07 - Patrik Laine, Montreal wants cap space3:26 - Vincent Trocheck7:39 - Tampa Bay Lightning9:42 - Mackenzie Weegar13:00 - Leafs want to extend Bobby McMann16:39 - St. Louis Blues, Binnington could be a target18:48 - LA Kings21:09 - bet365 weekly picks22:20 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour by previewing the return of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey! They reflect on the team's momentum before the break and assess their playoff outlook, takeaways from recent line rushes, expectations for rested goaltending, and what to anticipate from key players like John Tavares, Mathew Knies, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews. Later, they're joined by former San Jose Sharks defenceman and NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (25:01), to examine the challenges of returning to NHL play after the Olympics. He takes a moment to look back on Team USA's gold medal win, and explore how the tournament may shape perceptions of Matthews' leadership and mentality. They also touch on the spotlight moment for Macklin Celebrini and what it signals for his future. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
NHL Network's EJ Hradek joins the show to talk all things Team USA after their gold medal win over Canada.
2.19.26 Hour 2 1:00- E.J. Hradek from NHL Network discusses the electric hockey being played at the Olympics. 36:25- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
E.J. Hradek from NHL Network discusses the electric hockey being played at the Olympics.
NHL teams are back to work. Players are skating, GMs are making phone calls, and the league is preparing to return to play next week. Irf and David break down the wild quarterfinal day in Milan before digging into Evgeni Malkin's contract situation, the St. Louis Blues expected fire sale, and the LA Kings potentially being desperate to add one more piece.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.0:00 - Intro0:32 - Crazy quarterfinals in Milan9:38 - Geno Malkin extension talks coming soon11:52 - Blues have a lot to sell off14:30 - Fiala injury changes things for LA16:56 - LA still looking at Elias Pettersson19:59 - David's final thoughts21:21 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
On hour two of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon dive into the latest around the Calgary Flames as the team returns from the break and resumes practice at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Pat and Logan discuss Blake Coleman's return to full practice alongside Matvei Gridin and Morgan Frost, if Gridin could remain with the team for the rest of the season, and what the asking price could be for Coleman in a trade.(24:12) NHL Network and VSiN analyst Jonathan Davis joins the show to take us for a spin around the Pacific Division and bring the latest on the LA Kings, the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers, and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/flames-talk/Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.
Join us this week to catch up with our favorite guest and friend of the show, EJ Hradek! EJ has been busy covering the league on NHL Network and also doing the play-by-play for the World Junior Championship. We figured we would have him stop by to pick his brain on the early development of the players and also the state of the Rangers. You do not want to miss the bonus stories he had for us!Watch Live every Wednesday night at 7pm EST on YouTube, X, and Instagram.Jump in the YouTube chat to have your questions/comments shown on screen! Subscribe to our YouTube for bonus content! Youtube: Rangers Ed. Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@rangersed.podcast Instagram: @rangers_ed.podhttps://www.instagram.com/rangers_ed.pod/X: @rangers_edpod https://twitter.com/rangers_edpod X: @RangersEd150 (Mikey150's around the league + Fantasy Hockey tips) https://twitter.com/RangersEd150 X: @CoachEd77 (Coach Ed's thoughts and texts from the group chat) https://twitter.com/CoachEd77 Facebook: Rangers Ed Podcast
Right before the NHL roster freeze, we got a move that's been rumored for weeks. Artemi Panarin is heading west to Hollywood, joining the Kings and singing a 2 year extension with the club.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.0:00 - Intro0:40 - Artemi Panarin traded to LA3:29 - The power of no-move clauses 8:43 - What's next for LA10:55 - Nick Bjugstad traded to New Jersey13:12 - GMs are still busy though the freeze16:34 - bet365 picks of the weekReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
The Islanders are making moves to bolster their lineup for a playoff push. The Rangers... Could Artemi Panarin be the next star moved? From the Big Apple to the Big Smoke, turmoil in Toronto after a winless homestand. The Jets and Canucks are both sellers, but could other teams soon join them?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.0:00 - Intro0:33 - New York Islanders3:05 - New York Rangers & Artemi Panarin7:23 - Nazem Kadri9:20 - Toronto turmoil16:05 - Montreal Canadiens19:46 - Winnipeg Jets23:03 - Vancouver Canucks and Evander Kane29:27 - Anaheim Ducks32:03 - bet365 pick of the weekReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong joins the show today! He shares his excitement with the Mammoth on and off the ice, including arena renovations, the 2027 Winter Classic, and building a roster to compete for the long run. Irf and David also take a look around the league, checking in on Shane Wright in Seattle and breaking some business news out of Vegas.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.0:00 - Intro0:30 - Los Angeles Kings3:30 - Kings might look at Vancouver for forward help4:40 - Shane Wright's future in Seattle6:48 - Utah Mammoth9:07 - Utah GM Bill Armstrong12:18 - Ownership in Utah16:56 - Improving the Mammoth roster18:59 - Pending free agents in Utah20:58 - 2027 Winter Classic22:48 - Utah recap24:55 - Minnesota Wild27:54 - Vegas Golden Knights selling a stake in franchise29:40 - Winnipeg Jets31:45 - bet365 pick of the week32:31 - Marner's return to TorontoReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
Who can the San Jose Sharks trade for to help them make the playoffs? Jason Demers of NHL Network jumps on to talk about potential trade targets, on defense and up front. Does Demers think that the Sharks will make the playoffs? (19:19) Sheng likes Justin Faulk a lot, but Demers shoots down the idea. What about Dougie Hamilton? (25:00) Demers would like to see the San Jose Sharks make a run at Owen Power or Bowen Byram. (31:35) We also discuss Tyler Myers, Will Borgen, and Logan Stanley. (41:40) How good of a No. 1 defenseman is Adam Fox? (52:00) We also discuss why Kiefer Sherwood could be a good fit with the Sharks, for the right price. And what would Demers do with pending UFA Mario Ferraro? San Jose Sharks insider Sheng Peng, Sharks prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee also discuss waiving Nick Leddy, the return of Will Smith, and Michael Misa's recent play. Zubair also introduces the newest addition to the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast family! (1:33:50) Finally, in Keegan's Prospects Corner, Keegan spotlights Filip Bystedt and Tomas Galvas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The sellers aren't selling. Kiefer Sherwood is still a Canuck, and the news is they're also listening on other veterans like Jake Debrusk and even Elias Pettersson. What is the holdup for clear sellers like Vancouver, Chicago, and St. Louis? Irfaan and David discuss that as well as Toronto's interest in extending both Scott Laughton and Troy Stecher.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.0:00 - Intro1:00 - Vancovuer's Sherwood saga3:56 - Full rebuild in VAN, Pettersson available?8:35 - Chicago's pending FAs are drawing interest10:49 - Leafs are hot, want to add and extend a pair of pending UFAs16:58 - St. Louis still looking to make moves18:14 - William Karlsson's injury impacting Vegas' plans20:08 - Irf's bet365 picks21:17 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
Mike and Rico continued their Red Wings talk, but took a new angle with their focus on some comments from NHL Network's Elliotte Friedman, which highlighted Steve Yzerman's reluctance to part with top prospects for Quinn Hughes. Plus, they took some more of your calls.
Valenti and Rico got the show started with a discussion surrounding the Red Wings' solid play as of late and what their confidence level is that it'll translate to later in the season/the playoffs. They took this topic into the second hour, adding onto it with some comments from NHL Network's Elliotte Friedman regarding Detroit being Quinn Hughes' preferred trade destination and what Steve Yzerman is planning ahead of the deadline. The guys covered the Lions/Mike McDaniel in the third hour before diving into an extended conversation about the Tigers/Skubal arbitration situation and what the fallout could be from that.
Valenti and Rico discuss a report from NHL Network's Elliotte Friedman about what the Red Wings might have planned ahead of the trade deadline.
We're pleased to be joined by analyst Mike Johnson from TSN and the NHL Network. We talk to Mike about this week's social media controversy, the fallout and what the Sens need in the second half of the season. We talk about Team Canada at both the World Juniors and the next month's Olympics in Italy.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour with a new segment, 'NHL Would You Rather...', asking if they would start a new franchise with Macklin Celebrini or Matthew Schaefer, the Montreal Canadiens' or San Jose Sharks' future, Jon Cooper or Paul Maurice to be your first coach, Sidney Crosby's or Alexander Ovechkin's career, having which pair of brothers on your roster between the Tkachuks and Hughes, and to expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs like the NBA's Play-In format or shrink the amount of teams. Then, NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp stops by (22:35) to discuss the New Jersey Devils' drop off from their early-season expectations, why their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins could tilt their future this season, if the fanbase is turning on Luke Hughes, and why the situation with the New York Rangers isn't as dire compared to the Devils.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Irfaan and David welcome New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche to the show! They ask about the impact of Matthew Schaefer, a change in culture for the Isles, and more.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.00:00 Intro00:55 Last place Jets03:30 Tkachuk close to a return for FLA05:58 Flyers and Zegras are not yet close on an extension07:35 Mathieu Darche joins the show08:44 Darche's plan after taking over the Isles11:53 Any changes in identity?13:14 Hockey is the entertainment business15:22 Patrick Roy as a head coach17:52 Rising cap and standings impacting decisions21:26 Trades could come before the Olympic break22:58 Bo Horvat injury update24:15 Matthew Schaefer26:13 NYI's pending UFAs27:10 UBS Arena hosting the All-Star Game28:37 Final segmentReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down the Maple Leafs' impressive 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers, extending Toronto's point streak to seven games (5-0-2). Before puck drop, the Leafs honoured Auston Matthews for passing Mats Sundin as the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer — with Sundin in attendance all the way from Sweden. The guys also dive into Brad Marchand's latest troll job comments ahead of the game and debate whether it was really down to Florida and Toronto last offseason in the race to land the future Hall of Famer. Plus, former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Jason Demers stops by the show.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake
NHL Network analyst and former NHLer/Canadian Olympian Jason Demers joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta on the podcast.The boys open by breaking down Toronto's impressive 4–1 win over Florida, and whether it should be viewed as a true statement victory. Demers then weighs in on the Leafs' 5-0-2 run since the Marc Savard firing, if the team is turning a corner, and why the group looks noticeably different since the change behind the bench.Demers also touches on Auston Matthews' red-hot play, Toronto's unheralded penalty kill, and what it was like playing against Matthew Knies at the 2022 Olympics—along with why he believes Knies is only scratching the surface of his potential.To wrap it up, the conversation turns to the absence of William Nylander and how Toronto has managed without him.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake
Chris Peters is a content manager at Flo Hockey and NHL Draft & Prospects Analyst. He's been covering the World Junior Championships. Steve asks for Chris' opinion on the event being hosted here. Chris still thinks the United States has a long ways to go in recognizing and following the tournament. They chat a bit about the broadcasting landscape and how having the tournament on NHL Network wasn't great for streaming households. With their loss last night to Finland, Chris says this year's performance is especially deflating for Team USA. Chris gives his thoughts on the remaining four teams.
Irfaan and David are back for the final time in 2025 and they breakdown the Canadian Olympic roster and take a look at other news from around the NHL. The trade market has been quiet, but that could change if the Canucks move pending UFA Kiefer Sherwood. Dave also digs into Toronto's potential cap flexibility as the injuries continue to mount.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.00:00 Intro00:32 Canada Roster Announcement06:20 Kiefer Sherwood trade expected soon09:20 Mangiapane looking for a new hockey home11:10 Toronto's cap flexibility14:11 Carolina can't waste this year16:05 Extensions in the works for Tuch and Dvorak21:54 Dave expects an active January on the trade front25:11 bet365 bet of the weekReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by The Athletic's Aaron Portzline to chat about Mason Marchment's immediate impact on the Blue Jackets, the Penguins acquiring Jackets' forward Yegor Chinakhov, if the team can continue to climb up the standings, why they struggle in regulation wins, and the rise of goaltender Jet Greaves. Then, former NHL defenseman, Canadian Olympian and current NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (30:37) stops by to share his expectations on who will crack Team Canada's roster, why Macklin Celebrini is a generational talent, young players restarting an old hockey culture of being together as a team, why USA shouldn't leave Jason Robertson off the roster, and why Matthew Schaefer could be getting targeted more on the ice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
NHL Network's E.J. Hradek joins the show to discuss the upcoming World Junior Championships in Minnesota where he'll be commentating USA's run of games. Hradek discusses the expectations for USA who are looking for a 3rd straight gold, players to watch, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NHL Network's E.J. Hradek joins the show to discuss the upcoming World Junior Championships in Minnesota where he'll be commentating USA's run of games. Hradek discusses the expectations for USA who are looking for a 3rd straight gold, players to watch, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Weldie and Andrew are joined by annual guest Jake Baskin to preview the upcoming World Juniors. How good are Team USA's chances for a three-peat? Who looks to be their toughest competition? We also babble about favorite WJC moments from yesteryear, the buzz around Minnesota for this year's event, the concurrent Spengler Cup, and some NCAA women's hockey for good measure. Give it a listen! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 5:22 Team USA roster talk 33:00 Team Canada/other WJC contenders 49:00 Local buzz/NHL Network rant/WJC predictions 1:07:00 Spengler Cup 1:16:00 NCAA women's hockey/Olympics/Patty Kaz talk
Irfaan and David are back with Episode 10 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. The Kings moved Phillip Danault back to Montreal, but Carolina was one of the teams interested. After missing out out Quinn Hughes as well, is Carolina preparing to make a deal in the new year? The Leafs continue to struggle and the internal debate the team has comes down to coaching vs roster construction. David and Irf weigh in.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.00:40 Danult Trade fallout03:39 Carolina offered Kotkaniemi for Danault, what's next?05:26 Washington among the "true contenders" who are actively buying07:41 Ottawa updates09:27 Toronto turmoil16:16 Irfaan & David's wishlists19:50 bet365 line of the week20:47 OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek (14:33) to discuss the two big trades made last week with Quinn Hughes heading to Minnesota and the goalie swap between Edmonton and Pittsburgh. Does Hughes heading to Minnesota shift the balance of power in the Central Division and what are the chances of him re-signing with the Wild? Plus, a look at the GM change in Buffalo and a discussion on what may be the next move for the Sabres... a coaching change? a roster shakeup? The guys also play a little "In or Out" in regards to the Olympic rosters. Bedard, Celebrini, Geekie, DeBrincat, Pettersson and Wallstead are all up for debate.
On the latest episode of The Buildup, Ted previews tonight's showdown in Toronto with Dave McCarthy of NHL.com, SiriusXMNHL, and NHL Network.
Mike and Rico address some comments from NHL Network's Elliotte Friedman about a potential mock trade that would send Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Red Wings.
Valenti and Rico began one of the most packed hours of the year joined by David for a dual In Football Today/CFB Blitz. Then, they discussed a potential trade posed by NHL Network's Elliotte Friedman that would send Quinn Hughes to the Red Wings before the guys reacted in real time to the Sherrone Moore firing.
Irfaan and David are back with Episode 9 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. What is going on in Vancouver? From the dragging Kiefer Sherwood situation to rumours around Dale Talon, Vancouver takes centre stage on today's show. The guys also make stops in Seattle and LA before checking in on the Habs and Islander who both could be dipping into the trade market. 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.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!00:00 - Intro01:03 - The Sherwood situation is dragging on longer than expected06:18 - What are the Kraken trying to do?09:28 - LA still looking to add scoring11:26 - Montreal looking for a netminder?15:16 - NYI looking to replace the injured Palmieri18:49 - UPL on the move out of Buffalo?22:08 - Dale Talon taking over in Vancouver? Not so fast...27:49 - Irf's weekend picks28:34 - Wrap upIf you liked this, check out:
Irfaan and David are back with Episode 8 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. They welcome Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell to the show. He discusses his team's outlook on the year, including the status of pending RFA Adam Fantilli and UFA Boone Jenner. Irf and Dave also break down some craziness out west as Nashville and Vancouver had long time executives make some noise this week.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.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!00:00 - Intro01:00 - Current state of the Blue Jackets02:52 - League is healthy from a business POV05:49 - Don Waddell joins the show18:08 - Patience with Fantilli19:46 - What is going on with the Preds?22:07 - Canucks are open for business32:00 - Irf's weekend picks32:34 - Wrap upIf you liked this, check out:
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
In hour three, Mike & Jason discuss the top hockey stories of the day with NHL Network's Mike Kelly (1:32), plus the boys tell us what they learned (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Nate Thompson (3:23) to chat about Evan Bouchard's costly error against the St. Louis Blues, how Matthew Schaefer has handled a new level of physical play, why he believes in Macklin Celebrini cracking Team Canada's Olympic roster, Justus Annunen knocking off the net from its moorings on the Wild's controversial game-winning goal, and the Montreal Canadiens' surprising start to the 2025-26 season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss whether a goaltender should be penalised for displacing the net and what has gone wrong for the defending Stanley Cup Champion Panthers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.