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After a quick one-week hiatus for the holidays, Jason and Frank are back with a fresh episode of the DFO Rundown as they look back at the week that was around the NHL.
To start things off, they looked back at the early stages of free agency and gave a few teams that stuck out in both a positive and negative way. Both the guys really like what the New Jersey Devils have done so far this summer and that led Frank to make a very bold prediction about how next season will play out for the Devils. They also talked about the busy few days for the Washington Capitals, who got very aggressive in their attempt to re-tool their roster.
On the negative side of things, they had takes on both the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators, who both made some puzzling moves.
They then got into the Steven Stamkos situation. The Lightning couldn’t find common ground with their long-time Captain and now, he’s off to Tennessee to join the Nashville Predators. Frank says the Bolts have made a huge mistake and Gregor agreed. Have the Lightning lost the plot a little bit? The guys discussed.
They also hit on the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres before talking about a few of the more active teams out West. The Predators obviously came away from the day feeling like winners while the Utah Hockey Club did a great job building up their blueline in just a couple of hours on day two of the draft.
Tyler then popped in with a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the two teams in Alberta and who they have as their Stanley Cup favourite out in the Eastern Conference.
5:10 - Free Agency standouts (Devils, Hurricanes)
10:00 - The Capitals' big load up
15:55 - Stamkos leaves Tampa
22:30 - Were the Sabres too quiet?
25:00 - McLeod for Savoie trade
34:50 - Who had the best summer in the West?
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We are about 12 hours away from the beginning of NHL free agency and there are a number of major storylines that are really coming down to the wire. From Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay to Sam Reinhart in Florida, there are a number of negotiations that are still ongoing that will have a major effect on how things play out on Monday as the market opens up.
Jason and Frank kicked off today’s podcast by digging into both of those situations. From there, they got into some of the big moves that we got over the weekend, which led them into some talk about the Utah Hockey Club and their blueline reconstruction. Could they keep making moves? Frank seems to think so and he threw in a couple of other teams that could surprise the hockey world on July 1st.
They also talked about some intriguing value options including the recently bought-out Jeff Skinner and some non-qualified RFAs who could find ways to bounce back next season.
Tyler then swung by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about a few teams that have big question marks heading into free agency.
After that, they talked about Patrick Kane re-signing in Detroit. The news broke while we were recording, so they gave their thoughts on that and more from around the league to wrap up the podcast.
1:05 - Lightning make moves
7:55 - Utah’s future
9:40 - Surprise teams for July 1
16:45 - The market for Jeff Skinner
19:55 - Non-qualified RFAs
23:10 - Fill in the Blank
35:25 - Expectations in Nashville
38:30 - What could the Oilers do?
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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in franchise history after taking down the Oilers in Game 7 of the final. Frank and Jason started the show by congratulating the Panthers on the win and talking about what will go down as an all-time Stanley Cup Final.
That of course led to some conversation about what the Panthers could get up to this summer and the biggest question that GM Bill Zito needs to find an answer to is whether or not they can find a way to keep Sam Reinhart in south Florida. The guys talked about what Reinhart’s next deal could look like and whether or not the Panthers will pay up following his 57-goal campaign.
After that, Jason and Frank went around the league and discussed some of the big offseason storylines that are popping up around the league.
They started with Steven Stamkos and his situation with the Tampa Bay Lightning. From there, they hit on the cap-clearing trade that the Canucks made yesterday and what they could do with their newfound flexibility and whether or not Jake Guentzel could be a hit. They also talked about some new trade targets on Frank’s board (Jacob Trouba) and updated a few situations that we’ve been keeping an eye on for a while (Mitch Marner).
Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about Jeff Skinner, Darnell Nurse, and Martin Necas.
1:55 - Panthers win the Stanley Cup
4:00 - Reinhart’s future
6:35 - Stamkos & the Lightning
9:40 - Canucks & Guentzel
13:55 - Future of in-person drafts
15:30 - Trade Targets: Jacob Trouba
18:40 - Other Trade Targets (Marner, Islanders cap situation)
27:25 - Utah’s plans
31:00 - Fill in the Blank
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It all comes down to this! Game 7 in Sunrise, Florida between the Oilers and Panthers for The Stanley Cup. For Edmonton, they’ll be looking to make history as just the second team in NHL history to complete a 3-0 series comeback in the final. For the Panthers, it’s a chance to lift up Lord Stanley on home ice.
Gregor kicked things off with a quick vibe check from down in Florida, where he downloaded the Uber app for the first time and had quite the experience. He talked about how Oilers fans are feeling and how into The Cup Final Florida is. He then gave us some Game 7 numbers.
Frank then looked back at what was a nightmare Game 6 for the Panthers. Rogers Place in Edmonton was rocking and the Oilers responded to their home crowd appropriately. It was all Oilers, all night. Will that momentum carry over for the road team tonight? Or will the Panthers finally find their game?
They also talked about Sergei Bobrovsky not being at Panthers practice the other day. Is it a sign that Bobrovsky isn’t healthy? Or do the Panthers feel like he’s out of gas? The guys talked about that.
Tyler checked in for Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about Matvei Michkov coming over from Russia earlier than anticipated, Patrick Kane’s plans, and the Leafs' goaltending situation.
They wrapped up the pod with an update on the Rutger McGroarty situation in Winnipeg. Frank gave some insight into what is going on with one of the Jets top prospects.
7:48 - Vibes in Florida
9:40 - Game 6 thoughts
14:50 - What’s up with Bob?
24:00 - The legacies on the line
32:00 - Buy or Sell (Michkov, Kane, Leafs’ goaltending)
44:45 - Rutger McGroarty
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After a wild Wednesday full of activity around the NHL, it’s safe to say that the offseason is officially here. Jason and Frank kicked off the podcast by breaking down the biggest shocker of the day: the deal that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Darcy Kuemper.
For Dubois, it’s yet another change of scenery in his young career. Will this finally be the wake-up call that he needs to become a more consistent player? Jason talked about that. Is this a good move for the Los Angeles Kings? Frank explained why he likes the move for GM Rob Blake.
From there, they dug into the Jacob Markstrom trade that went down earlier in the day. This is a deal that almost went down at the trade deadline, and Frank explained that, but now the trade is official and Markstrom is a member of the New Jersey Devils. Did the Flames get enough for a legit 1A starting goalie? The guys debated that.
Frank wrapped up the trade talk with an update on how the rest of the goalie market could shake down.
They then dug into the Barclay Goodrow situation that played out this week. The player is reportedly upset with how the New York Rangers handled things, considering he had a no-trade clause. The guys explained why he shouldn’t be and talked about the other trade that the Sharks made yesterday.
To wrap up the show, Tyler hopped in for a Stanley Cup Final themed edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about McDavid’s Conn Smythe case, Bobrovsky’s struggles, and whether or not this series is ending on Friday.
1:50 - PLD for Kuemper
14:20 - Markstrom to the Devils
25:30 - Goalie market update
32:40 - Buy or Sell on the Stanley Cup Final
41:40 - Hronek stays in Vancouver
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The Stanley Cup Final is still alive as the Oilers ran the Panthers out of the building in Game 4 on Saturday night. Frank and Jason kicked off the podcast by talking about the 8-1 beatdown in Edmonton and if the Oilers can roll any amount of this momentum into Game 5 back down in Florida.
From an Oilers perspective, they may have started to figure out how to beat Sergei Bobrovsky and they scored eight goals with a few of their big guns, namely Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman, still staying quiet. They could have more to give but the same could be said for the Panthers, who can likely rely on a much better goaltending performance in Game 5 and have a few of their stars who will be looking to bounceback.
The guys focused in on Matt Tkachuk, who has been very quiet all series. Has he been a disappointment or has he done enough away from the scoresheet to be a factor? The guys debated that and talked about which star players will come through in Game 5.
From there, they got to Tyler and a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked them about the future of Leon Draisaitl in Edmonton, this years free agent crop, and a handful of General Managers in the Eastern Conference who are facing some pressure this summer.
0:45 - Oilers win Game 4
11:35 - Game 5 expectacions
13:40 - Conn Smyth race
28:20 - Fill in the Blank (Oilers extensions, Eastern GM’s, big free agents)
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Frank and Jason are back with a new episode of The DFO Rundown and to lead today’s show: the Edmonton Oilers are on their last leg. They started the podcast by breaking down what we saw in Game 3 last night as the Panthers jumped out to a big lead and then managed to just hang on for the victory.
Frank said watching the Oilers this series has been like a plane crash with the number of things that have gone wrong. Jason thinks it’s been more on the fact that Sergei Bobrovsky has been on a whole different level so far in this series.
Will the Oilers be able to push this series back to Florida? They wrapped up their Stanley Cup Final discussion with that question.
They got to Tyler and a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about some of the new names on Frank’s Trade Targets list and the number of buyouts we could see this summer.
Patrik Laine is apparently looking for a fresh start, but how hard will it be for the Blue Jackets to move him? The Blues could be looking to really shake up their roster over the next month or so with players like Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich on the board. Also, Frank gave us 9 potential buyout candidates, will a majority of them actually get to that point?
After that, they dug a little bit more into the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation and if a buyout is actually a possibility. They also talked about Jakob Chychrun and his availability in Ottawa plus if they’d be willing to consider a buyout of Joonas Korpisalo. That led to some talk about the goalie market.
They wrapped up with a conversation about the St. Louis Blues management plan with Alex Steen set to take over for Doug Armstrong in 2026, that was also coupled with an extension for Armstrong to remain as the President of Hockey Operations until 2029.
0:30 - Stanley Cup Final talk
8:34 - Will it be a sweep?
11:05 - Buy or Sell (Laine, St. Louis, Buyouts)
23:25 - Will Dubois get bought out?
28:50 - Chychrun rumours & Korpisalo
35:35 - The goalie market & Ullmark
42:40 - Blues management plan
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Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a Monday edition of the podcast as they recapped Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They broke down how things played out in the series opener as the Panthers jumped out to a 1-0 series lead.
Sergei Bobrovsky was electric, posting a shutout that featured more than a handful of jaw-dropping saves. What can the Oilers do to solve him? Gregor actually noticed some adjustments that the Oilers made.
Frank also shared his major takeaways from each side. For the Oilers, he was impressed with the fact that the moment didn’t seem to big for them. He also liked that they were able to push the pace of the game. From the Panthers side, even though they didn’t have their best game, they got a win. They can be better and they also have the better goalie.
They also talked about the very physical start of the series and how things will continue to play out in that department.
Looking ahead to Game 2, the Oilers could be looking to make some changes with their lineup. Could Vincent Desharnais draw in? Will Head Coach Kris Knoblauch make any other lineup changes? The guys debated that.
Away from the Stanley Cup Final, the big news of the weekend was the Washington Capitals' purchase of the popular salary cap website CapFriendly. With the sale, the site will be shut down on July 5th. Frank talked about what a massive loss this is for not just fans and media, but other teams around the league.
Tyler also swung by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, brought to you by Wendys.
0:40 - Bob steals Game 1
9:50 - Game 1 takeaways
13:00 - Oilers lineup changes
17:30 - CapFriendly sold to the Capitals
23:30 - Fill in the Blank
29:30 - Jake Guentzal’s rights
36:00 - Is Chicago a fit?
45:00 - Marner update
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Jason and Frank start todays episode breaking down some of the advantages each team will have in this Stanley Cup Final Series. They then further breakdown the series with some predictions in a fun segment they named "Under's/Over's" as they try to predict what may happen throughout the next couple weeks, thanks to our friends at bet365.
From there, they moved onto some off season talk with a discussion about some Free Agents hitting the market this summer and talking about a few players who may be not be receiving qualifying offers from their respective teams and players who have given their management a hard decision to make this summer.
To end the show, they gave their Stanley Cup Final picks.
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Stanley Cup Final Preview
5:30 - Physical Series?
8:10 - Oilers Vs. Stars
11:00 - Skinner Vs. Bobrovsky
17:30 - Disciplined Aggression - Florida
18:45 - bet365 Over/Under's
30:00 - Free Agent Talk
35:30 - Luke Kunin
40:30 - Sam Steel
44:30 - Stars Summer
45:30 - Series Predictions
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The 2024 Stanley Cup Final matchup is set as both the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers punched their tickets to the big dance with victories on home ice this weekend. Jason and Frank started the podcast with a quick conversation about how these two teams stack up against each other.
On the other side of the big wins of course are two gut-punch losses for the New York Rangers and Dallas Stars. The Rangers core seems pretty set and they should run it back, but GM Chris Drury has some tough calls to make when it comes to extending a few young players. On the other side, the Dallas Stars have a few older players, like Joe Pavelski and Matt Duchene, who they need to make decisions on. The guys debated that.
From there, they circled back to the Panthers and talked about what makes them successful. Are they similar to Dallas? Or do they present different challenges to the Oilers?
Tyler also swung by for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about when the NHL season starts, touching the Conference Finals trophies, and which team the guys are watching the closest heading into the summer. Tyler is keeping an eye on the Blackhawks while both Jason and Frank had different answers.
To end the show, they gave their Stanley Cup Final picks.
1:15 - The Stanley Cup Final is set
7:35 - Rangers & Stars road ahead
21:50 - The Panthers' strengths
26:00 - Importance of a strong blueline
31:40 - Buy or Sell
37:00 - Who to watch this summer?
41:45 - Stanley Cup Final picks
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The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs just keep on getting better and better. Both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals are down to best-of-three’s and there has been a lot of drama in each series.
Both Frank and Jason were out in Edmonton last night as the Oilers came from behind to win Game 4 against the Dallas Stars. There were plenty of positives to pull from the victory for the Oilers and on the other side, the Stars were dealt a massive blow as Chris Tanev didn’t play the third period after blocking a shot. Frank talked about how significant that loss could be.
They also praised Head Coach Kris Knoblauch for his timely adjustments ahead of the game.
Out East, the series is tied 2-2 heading back to MSG for Game 5. The Panthers have undoubtedly been the better team but Igor Shesterkin has evened things out and kept the Rangers in a lot of these games. Jason also praised the strong play of Alexis Lafreniere while also talking about how badly the Rangers need their star forwards to find their games.
They also took a look at the coaching market as the Seattle Kraken officially introduced Dan Bylsma as their second Head Coach in franchise history. That means the San Jose Sharks are the only team with a vacancy behind their bench.
Tyler returned to the show for a new edition of Fill in the Blank presented by Wendys. He asked the guys about a couple of the more interesting names that popped up on Frank’s first Trade Targets board of the offseason.
3:30 - Oilers grab momentum
12:40 - Can the Rangers find their game?
20:00 - Benn’s impact & Hintz’s return
25:50 - Kraken hire Bylsma
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Jason and Frank kick off Memorial Day talking about the big decisions Vancouver will have to make this off season, Pettersson's knee injury and the lack of production from Quinn Hughes in the Playoffs.
They then move on to Don Waddell's decision to leave Carolina and join the Blue Jackets, the Czechia World Cup Celebrations and of course breaking down the 2 remaining series.
0:30 - Pettersson's Injury
4:45 - Canucks Offseason
5:30 - Dakota Joshua
11:30 - Filip Hronek
14:45 - Quinn Hughes Postseason
17:15 - Don Waddell & Columbus
26:15 - Wendy's Quick Hits
26:45 - PWHL Championship Drama
28:20 - Memorial Cup
29:00 - Alexis Lafreniere
33:30 - Kaapo Kakko
35:00 - Czechia World Championship
37:30 - Paul Maurice Comments
38:30 - Rangers / Florida
41:30 - Oilers / Stars
44:45 - Stars Matching McDavid
47:30 - Adam Henrique and Roope Hintz
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Jason and Frank are back with a fresh edition of The DFO Rundown to get you through your Thursday. To start off today’s podcast, the guys looked at all the coaching news that’s gone down over the last couple of days. Jim Hiller is staying put in Los Angeles as the Kings announced that they’ll be removing the interim tag from his title. What does that mean for the future of the Kings? They discussed.
Sheldon Keefe was not a free agent for long. He’s now officially been announced as the new Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils. Is he the right man to lead the Devils back to the playoffs?
From there, they got into the two Conference Finals. They started out in the Eastern Conference where Sergei Bobrovsky pitched a shutout in Game 1 as the Panthers took the series opener. They debated whether or not the Panther's speed and physicality would be too much for the Rangers.
They then went into the Western Conference where the Oilers and Stars are getting set for Game 1 out in Texas. There are a couple of big injury situations for either team that will have impacts on this series, most notably Roope Hintz. They talked about that and some other key battle grounds in that series.
1:45 - Sheldon Keefe Hired by Devils
7:20 - Jim Hiller Hired by the L.A. Kings
14:20 - Future of the Kings
17:10 - Using Two Goalies in Playoffs
19:30 - Panthers vs. Rangers - Game 1 Recap
23:00 - Matt Rempe
25:10 - Florida's Strengths
27:20 - Dallas vs. Edmonton - Game 1 Preview
2:7:30 - Roope Hintz / Adam Henrique Injuries
32:50 - Ice Time Comparisons and Physicality
34:30 - Stankoven and Johnston
37:15 - Series Predictions
39:30 - Oilers Big Guns Putting Up Points
43:15 - Depth Debate
47:30 - Special Teams
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These Stanley Cup Playoffs just keep on getting more and more dramatic.
The guys sat down in Edmonton to record an in-person edition of the podcast after watching the Oilers beat the Canucks 5-1 in Game 6 of their second-round series and has forced a seventh game.
It feels like the Oilers got their swagger back a little bit with their big victory. Will that confidence carry over? Or is Game 7 a total coin flip? Jason and Frank discussed.
They also hit on the Dallas Stars' dramatic double-OT win over the Colorado Avalanche. Dallas has looked like an absolute wagon these entire playoffs and that was true for most of this series against the Avalanche. Will they have an easy time with whoever comes out of the Pacific? Or will injuries hold them back?
Tyler also popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank presented by Wendys where he asked the guys some big offseason questions about the teams who lost in the second round.
Coming off those questions, they continued the conversation by talking about the big decisions that the Hurricanes have to make this summer. Do they need to make sweeping changes or can they run it back with a similar group?
They also did their preview of the Eastern Conference Final. After putting away the Bruins in six games, the Panthers will meet the President's Trophy winning New York Rangers with a trip to the Stanley Cup Final on the line. The guys discussed the key battlegrounds in that series.
They wrapped up the show by talking about the Craig Berube hiring in Toronto. Gregor wondered if he could have a Rick Tocchet like impact with this Maple Leafs group. Frank said this new hire needs to be paired with major roster changes.
Frank also had an update on the Matvei Michkov situation. There are rumblings that the Flyers could be getting him two years earlier than expected.
4:40 - Oilers force Game 7
11:45 - The Canucks stars
17:55 - Oilers coaching adjustments
20:30 - Demko’s availability
24:30 - Stars take down Avalanche
34:50 - Fill in the Blank
47:10 - Changes in Carolina?
55:35 - Rangers vs Panthers preview
1:04:40 - Berube to the Maple Leafs
1:15:20 - Will the Flyers get Michkov early?
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Frank and Jason are back with a fresh edition of The DFO Rundown as the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to heat up. This is just the sixth time in NHL history that all four Round 2 series will go to six games or later.
They started out in the Colorado vs Dallas series where the Avalanche picked up a massive win on Wednesday night to keep their season alive. Now, they’re heading back to home ice for Game 6. Can they push the Stars to a seventh game?
That led to some talk about Valeri Nichuskin and his future. It was announced that he’s going into the third phase of the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, which comes with a six-month suspension. Will Nichuskin ever be back with the Avs? Frank and Jason talked about that.
From there, they went into the series between the Bruins and Panthers where Jeremy Swayman has been outstanding for the Bruins. Speaking of goaltending, that’s the big storyline out West as both the Oilers and Canucks could have some crease drama brewing.
They wrapped the show up with a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler, an update on the coaching market from Frank, and a tribute to the late Darren Dutchyshen.
3:00 - Avs vs Stars & Nichushkin’s future
14:45 - Bruins vs Panthers
19:20 - Oilers vs Canucks
32:00 - The Goalie Conundrum
37:40 - Buy or Sell
44:50 - Memorial Cup talk
46:30 - Coaching Update
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Boston Bruins fans were up in arms on Sunday night as a controversial goalie interference review didn’t go their way and allowed the Panthers’ eventual game-winning goal to stay on the board. Jason and Frank started the show with that and then eventually moved on to the rest of the series between Boston and Florida, including another controversial moment involving Sam Bennett.
They also hit on the other Eastern Conference series between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes are on the brink of elimination and the odds seem low that they’ll be able to pull of this comeback against the Rangers and that led to a conversation about what the franchise will do in the offseason.
From there, they got to the Oilers and Canucks series. Goaltending has been a massive story in this series as Stuart Skinner was pulled in game three and the Oilers are down 2-1 despite controlling play for the majority of the series. Will the Oilers make a change in net ahead of game four? Or will they keep riding Skinner? They debated that and other potential lineup changes for the Oilers ahead of Game 4.
They also talked about the Stars taking over their series against the Avalanche. What allowed this series to flip? Frank gave his take on that.
They wrapped up the show with a new edition of Fill in the Blank and some talk about the coaching carousel that’s currently going on in the league.
1:10 - Bennett goalie interference
5:40 - Can the Bruins come back?
7:20 - Canes vs Rangers
20:30 - Canucks lead Oilers
41:40 - Stars vs Avalanche
44:00 - Fill in the Blank
51:05 - Coaching searches
54:10 - Leafs coaching update
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The summer of big moves has begun in Toronto as they fired Sheldon Keefe this morning following another first-round exit. The move was expected and now that it’s official, the Leafs turn their attention to their next hire. Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about some potential fits and also debated where this Leafs job ranks amongst the other vacancies around the league.
They then got into the Stanley Cup Playoffs as second-round action is underway and it has been spicy. We have superstars fighting in Florida, teams out west blowing big leads, and a battle of two giants in the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes.
The Oilers held a three-goal lead in their series opener against the Canucks and ended up losing the game in regulation. Frank says it’s exactly the wake up call that the Oilers needed. Could the Oilers turn on the jets and make this a quick series or will they beat themselves like they have in years past?
Tyler swung by for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell where asked the guys about some off-season topics including Juuse Saros’ future, the Capitals and Penguins summer plans, and how winning the draft lottery changes things for the Sharks.
They wrapped up with some talk about the PWHL playoffs and the upcoming World Championships.
0:55 - Keefe fired by Leafs
9:05 - Jets need a new Head Coach
10:10 - EDIT
18:10 - Panthers vs Bruins
21:05 - Canucks vs Oilers
29:25 - Canes vs Rangers MAJOR EDIT (take our Gregor start)
33:23 - EDIT SNIFFLE
37:00 - Buy or Sell
43:30 - PWHL playoffs & World Championships
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The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has come to a close and as Frank said last week on the podcast, it was one of the least exciting first rounds we’ve seen in a while. There were only two series that went the distance and a handful ended in five games or earlier.
While the first round wasn’t exactly eye-popping, it’s looking like the second round could be exactly that. Every matchup has some intriguing storylines behind it and there are some juggernaut matchups. Frank and Jason worked their way through the four series and talked about the key factors in each one.
The Rangers are already up 1-0 on the Canes and that’s a series that could very easily go to seven games. The other Eastern series features a rested Panthers team going up against a Bruins team that just finished off the Leafs on Saturday night. Can the Bruins get revenge for last season?
Before getting to the West, Tyler swung by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, brought to you by Wendys. He asked the guys a couple of questions about round two and one about what the Leafs need to prioritize this summer.
They then got into the two Western series. The Avs and Stars is going to be a grind and is another one that seems destined for seven. We also have an all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver and Edmonton, which could lead to some serious fireworks both on the ice and online.
They wrapped up the pdocast with some talk about what the Maple Leafs and Golden Knights will have to do this summer.
4:40 - Rangers vs Canes preview
12:30 - The Jack Adams
18:00 - Panthers vs Bruins preview
24:10 - Fill in the Blank
30:50 - Stars vs Avalanche preview
39:05 - Oilers vs Canucks
46:00 - Changes in Toronto?
50:05 - What’s next in Vegas?
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It’s a milestone episode of The DFO Rundown as Jason and Frank have reached episode 300 of the show. They kicked things off by talking a little bit about that before getting into the hockey talk.
They started out in Tampa Bay where the Bolts were bounced in five games by the Florida Panthers. The big story there surrounds the future of their Captain, Steven Stamkos. He’s right near the top of Frank’s ‘Top 50 Free Agents’ list but the guys seem to think he’s going to stay put.
That led to some talk about other big name free agents, like Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault, who could be on his way out of Vegas. They also talked about some names lower down the list like Oilers defenseman Vinny Desharnais. That sparked a debate about what the definition of a true second-pairing defenseman is.
From there, they got into the playoff talked about broke down the series that Frank is covering between the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators. They also hit on the Golden Knights and Stars and the Oilers taking down the Kings for a third straight season.
In this week’s edition of Buy or Sell, Tyler asked the guys a handful of questions relating to the coaching carousel in the NHL.
3:00 - Stamkos’ future in TB
14:00 - Frank’s Top 50 Free Agents
16:00 - The Oilers blueline
24:00 - The remaining first-round series
27:35 - Canucks vs Predators
31:30 - What will the Kings do?
38:00 - Buy or Sell
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Frank and Jason are back with a fresh playoff edition of The DFO Rundown as they took a look around all eight first-round series. Of course, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dominating the headlines right now as they are just one loss away from once again being eliminated by the Boston Bruins.
They hit on the Canucks and Predators series, which Frank is in attendance for. The Canucks are on their third goalie of the series as they head into game five. Will they be able to survive the rash of injuries?
The Dallas Stars also got a massive game-three victory on the road in Vegas with Wyatt Johnston coming through as the hero.
From there, the Bruins stars have delivered for them through four games but the same cannot be said about the Leafs. Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on the state of the Leafs heading into game five.
What will the Minnesota Wild look like next season, and how good is Brock Faber?
Doug Armstrong has a ton of work to ahead of next season, but his hands are tied with the NTCs attached to Colton Parayko, Justin Faulk, Torey Krug, and Nick Leddy.
What is going on with Connor Hellebuyck?
Los Angeles makes a goalie switch as the Kings look to even the series against the Edmonton Oilers.
0:55 - Frank's In Nashville
10:45 - Wyatt Johnston is incredible
15:00 - Funeral of the Core-4?
26:30 - Minnesota Wild
37:00 - Doug Armstrong's Dilemma
43:45 - Hellebuyck's Woes
50:00 - David Rittich Takes The Crease
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Utah officially welcomed it’s team to town as former Arizona Coyotes players and staff made their way to Salt Lake City to meet their new fan base. Frank was in the mix for all the festivities and told us all about the vibes. He also updated us on a few things like the status of the teams name and how they’re going to upgrade their arena.
After starting the podcast with some talk about the NHL’s newest franchise, Jason and Frank talked about some of the surprising results that we’ve seen so far through one week of Stanley Cup Playoff action.
The Dallas Stars are down 2-0 and now have to head out to Vegas for the next two games of their series. The Stars were a lot of people’s Stanley Cup pick and now, they’re in serious trouble and it’s not like they’re facing any normal eight seed. The Golden Knights are healthy and look dangerous. They talked about what’s gone wrong for the Stars and why their fans should be concerned.
They also hit on the Oilers and Canucks coughing up home ice advantage in game two of their series. The Canucks are going to need to find a way to win without Thatcher Demko, which could be a problem as they head out on the road. For the Oilers, game two was a reminder that momentum does not carry over from game to game. They also talked about the Oilers goaltending.
Brad Marchand has also made his presence felt in the Leafs vs Bruins series. He’s in their kitchen according to Jason Gregor and he made a massive impact in game three of the series. The Bruins are up 2-1 and now face an interesting question when it comes to their goaltending.
Tyler swung by with a fresh edition of Fill in the Blank where he got the guys takes on a few new pieces of coaching news from around the league.
0:55 - Frank’s in Utah
9:55 - Dallas goes down 2-0
14:00 - Canucks lose Demko
17:15 - Kings even things up in Edmonton
21:10 - THROW UP A BOARD FOR FRANK
23:40 - Jets & Hellebuyck
25:45 - Bruins take 2-1 series lead
28:45 - ANOTHER BOARD FOR FRANK
30:20 - Bob & Verhaege push the Panthers
33:35 - Fill in the Blank
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Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown, presented by bet365. To begin today’s pod, the guys went through all the game one results that we got over the weekend.
They started by talking about the Maple Leafs dropping the series opener to the Bruins. Toronto was undisciplined and their big guns were held quiet. Can Matthews and company get going in game two? The guys discussed.
Tonight, the Golden Knights and Stars begin their playoff series and the one storyline that looms large is the Mark Stone injury situation. He isn’t confirmed to be ready for game one but there’s a good chance that he plays. Frank and Jason debated the LTIR rules and whether or not there will be changes coming this summer.
They also talked about the upcoming part three between the Kings and Oilers which begins up in Edmonton tonight. The Kings have won each of the series openers over the last two meetings, but have lost the series each time. Will things play out differently for the Kings this time around? They gave their thoughts. There is also some interesting lineup decisions being made by each Head Coach.
Tyler also swung by with a new edition of Buy or Sell where he talked about the performance of some goaltenders early in the playoffs.
5:50 - Maple Leafs fall in game one
6:50 - MAJOR EDIT
15:45 - Mark Stone’s game one status
26:00 - Will LTIR rules change?
27:00 - Kings vs Oilers
36:10 - Canucks beat Predators
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It took until the final day of the regular season, but the four Western Conference playoff series are finally locked in and with that, we are ready to go for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Jason and Frank broke down every series in today’s playoff preview podcast.
To kick things off, they went through the surprising results from last night that saw the Vegas Golden Knights lose to the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks, meaning the Golden Knights are now on a flight to Dallas and the Kings are going back to Edmonton for a third straight first-round matchup.
They also broke down the upcoming heavyweight tilt between the Colorado Avalanche, who have stumbled their way into the playoffs, and the Winnipeg Jets, whose strong finish gave them home-ice advantage.
The Canucks are also back in the playoffs for the first time since the bubble season and despite the fact that they held the top spot in the Pacific Division for the entire season, there are still people doubting them heading into their series against the Predators. Is that fair? Jason and Frank gave their thoughts.
They wrapped up the podcast by giving their full Western Conference playoff brackets and then ended things by each tossing out who they think will be lifting Lord Stanley this June.
0:45 - Nightly Recap
4:16 - Hart Trophy
13:17 Stars vs Golden Knights Preview
18:26 Avalanche vs Jets Preview
29:25 Canucks vs Predators Preview
35:39 Oilers vs Kings Preview
41:59 Western Conference and Cup Final Prediction
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The Stanley Cup playoffs are right around the corner, and while we may be waiting for the Western Conference to finalize its, the Eastern Conference is ready to rock with all four matchups written in stone. On today's episode of The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor go through each series in the Eastern Conference and give there predictions.
However, before getting to the playoff talk, Frank and Jason touched on the Arizona Coyotes. Last night, the Coyotes played their final game in the Phoenix area taking down the Edmonton Oilers 5-2. It was an emotional night down in Tempe as the team looks bound for Salt Lake City any day now. Players stayed on the ice showing there appreciation to fans with signed hats, sticks and jerseys given away. The guys touched on whats next for the future of NHL hockey in the desert.
Continuing, after going through each series giving there thoughts on potential x-factors, what each team needs to accomplish to win and, of course, series winners, Frank and Jason closed out the program by giving their Eastern Conference Finals prediction.
0:48 Farewell to the Arizona Coyotes
6:00 New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals
13:40 Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders
21:20 Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
25:45 Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs
35:00 Eastern Conference Final Prediction
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With just a few days remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, Frank and Jason broke down everything that’s still on the line as things come to a close. Obviously, there are still two playoff spots up for grabs in the Eastern Conference as the Penguins, Capitals, Islanders, and Red Wings all still have hope.
The guys ranked who they think will get the final two spots in the big dance and also talked about what else is on the line this week. There is also a wild tie-breaker scenario brewing that could result in things going down to the sixth tie-breaker. Frank explained all of that.
They also hit on Jared Bednar calling out Alexandar Georgiev just days before the playoffs begin. Should the Avs be worried about their current level of play? They’re going to be going up against the red-hot Winnipeg Jets in the first-round of the playoffs.
There was a lot of news in the prospect world this week as multiple big name players signed their entry-level deals after the end of the NCAA season, which resulted with Denver winning the National Championship. The guys talked about Cutter Gauthier’s comments before the game, which did not age well.
Tyler also swung by with a new edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by DoorDash.
They wrapped up the show with a quick update on the Arizona Coyotes relocation situation, which Frank is now calling a win for everybody involved. He explained that and gave the latest on when we’ll have some finalized news.
1:00 - What’s on the line this week?
4:45 - Bednar calls out Georgiev
7:45 - Win and you’re in?
22:25 - Gauthier signs with the Ducks
25:20 - Womens Worlds
31:20 - Buy or Sell (Matthews & Seeding Races)
45:30 - Coyotes update
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It’s been a big 24 hours around the NHL as it sounds more and more like the Arizona Coyotes are going to be relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah. Frank has been all over this news, breaking the news yesterday. He and Jason kicked off the podcast by talking about how it got to this point between the league and the Coyotes and also what the next steps could potentially be in this process.
Potential Utah Owner Ryan Smith has a home ready for the team to potentially play in. It’s not a perfect fit though and Frank outlined why the league isn’t worried about the arena situation in Salt Lake City.
One angle of this involves Coyotes Owner Alex Meruelo potentially winning the upcoming land auction and getting his new arena project going. In that case, there is a chance that the league still one day grant him an expansion franchise. Frank and Jason talked about just how far off expansion could potentially be.
After going through the relocation news, the guys jumped back into what’s been going down on the ice as of late. The Eastern Conference playoff picture is about as clear as mud with the Penguins, Islanders, Red Wings, and Capitals all still alive and in the mix. They debated if anyone could jump ahead this weekend.
They also looked at Auston Matthews’ chase for 70-goals and shot down any ideas of him magically becoming a Hart Trophy favourite if he hits the milestone.
Tyler swung by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash.
1:05 - The latest on relocation
10:00 - How did this come together?
13:50 - How far off is expansion?
22:50 - Eastern Conference playoff race
25:45 - Matthews & the Hart Trophy
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With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff race in the Eastern Conference is just getting spicier and spicier. The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have gone from afterthoughts to squarely in the thick of things with their recent run.
Can either team finish the job and get into the big dance? Frank and Jason started the show off by talking about what’s going on when it comes to the final two playoff spots that are up for grabs.
From there, they continued their post-mortem series as they look at teams that have been officially eliminated from the playoffs. They started today with the Seattle Kraken, who came back down to earth after winning a playoff round last season. Can this team turn things around next season? Or do the Kraken need to take a longer-term approach to things?
They then went out East and talked about the Ottawa Senators, who Frank says has the most disappointing season out of any team in the league. The two most talked about moments from their season are two empty-net plays and now the question becomes: can this Senators core actually win? New GM Steve Staois has a lot of big decisions to make in his first offseason at the helm.
They wrapped it up by talking about the Calgary Flames. Craig Conroy sold off a lot of important pieces throughout this season and now, he has to decide whether or not to embark on a long rebuild or quickly try to re-tool on the fly.
Tyler also swung by for a new edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by DoorDash.
1:10 - The Eastern Playoff Race
10:15 - The state of the Flyers
17:50 - The summer in Seattle
26:30 - The Senators miss again
39:05 - The Calgary Flames
44:05 - Buy or Sell
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Things got spicy last night at Madison Square Garden as the Rangers and Devils had an old-school brawl off the opening faceoff. It grabbed the attention of the entire sporting world and to begin today’s podcast, Jason and Frank talked about what went down and the reaction to it.
From there, they got into the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Pittsburgh Penguins have suddenly worked themselves right back into the fight as almost everyone else in the race continues to play mediocre hockey. The guys talked about how the Pens could approach their big game tonight against the Capitals.
The playoff races haven’t exactly been electric this season and that raises the question of whether or not the NHL should add a play-in round similar to what the NBA does. Frank pushed for it and explained the potential benefits while Gregor pushed back on the idea.
They then debated who the five biggest Cup Contenders are heading into the final few weeks of the regular season. Spoiler: the Dallas Stars got a lot of love from the guys.
Tyler then swung by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked them a little bit more about the Dallas Stars' strong season and the seeding races in either conference.
1:00 - The Brawl at MSG
11:00 - Penguins Playoff Chances
16:55 - Playoff Expansion
28:16 - Top Five Cup Contenders
31:00 - Are the Oilers in Trouble?
40:25 - Fill in the Blank
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The calendar has turned to April and that means we will get Stanley Cup Playoff action this month. There are less than three weeks remaining in the regular season and while the playoff races aren’t as spicy as maybe fans would have liked, there is a fascinating race brewing for the Art Ross Trophy.
Connor McDavid has racked up 25 points in his last ten games and is now is right behind both Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov and he has games in hand. Jason and Frank started today’s pod by talking about the run that McDavid has been on and who they like in the Art Ross race. That also led to some talk about the Hart Trophy.
From there, Frank shared some information on the NCAA Frozen Four tournament. There are some players who’ve been eliminated that are now eligible to sign with NHL teams but a handful of the more big-name prospects have advanced in the tournament and likely won’t be turning pro this season.
The guys then continued their post-mortem series by going in-depth on a handful of rebuilding teams. The San Jose Sharks have finally fully committed to their rebuild, but how long will it take for them to become relevant again? They also took a look at the Chicago Blackhawks and the Arizona Coyotes.
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8:20 - Playoff race update
10:10 - Art Ross race
23:50 - Frozen Four
31:10 - The San Jose Sharks tear down
37:20 - Chicago Blackhawks post mortem
45:10 - The future of the Coyotes
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Frank and Jason are back with another fresh edition of The DFO Rundown. They kicked off today’s show by talking about the comments that were made about Oilers forward Zach Hyman earlier this week and the reaction to it. Hyman responded about as well as he could have, scoring the OT Winner in the Oilers' win over the Jets on Tuesday.
From there, they decided to take a break from all the talk about the playoff races and instead decided to go to the bottom of the NHL standings and dug into the futures of some of the league's bottom feeders.
They started with the Anaheim Ducks. They missed the playoffs again, but was this season a step forward? Frank and Jason debated that. They then dug into the tire-fire that was the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are heading into the summer in need of some big move but still need to name a General Manager.
Tyler then swung by for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about which team regrets their deadline decisions the most and he got them to pick their World Series winners on Opening Day.
1:35 - Hyman hits 51 goals (and other things)
11:55 - Frank’s Game 82 memories
14:35 - Post-Mortems - Anaheim Ducks
20:35 - The Columbus Blue Jackets
30:27 - Buy or Sell
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As we continue to creep closer to the end of the regular season, there are plenty of storylines emerging. Frank and Jason started the show by talking about the two newest members of the 50-goal club: Sam Reinhart and Zach Hyman. They broke down each players path to the milestone and talked about the narrative that Hymans success is only due to playing with Connor McDavid.
From there, they quickly hit on some seeding races in both the East and West. The Predators just keep on rolling and have no more or less locked themselves into the top wild-card spot in the West. Out East, the Capitals are now in the drivers seat when it comes to the final playoff spot.
They then got into the Hart Trophy debate. Nathan MacKinnon is the odds on favourite right now but has he locked up the award? The guys debated that and talked about whether or not Kucherov or McDavid have a realistic shot at winning the award.
Frank then threw out the idea of a comeback player of the year award and who would win that hypothetical award. Jason also wondered about a breakout player of the year award.
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0:55 - Reinhart & Hyman hit 50
9:20 - Eastern seeding races
11:30 - Preds keep heating up
13:00 - Has MacKinnon locked up the Hart?
24:45 - Comeback player of the year
35:15 - Buy or Sell
47:15 - Chaotic first-round matchups
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Frank is back from covering the NHL GM Meetings in Florida and today on the pod, he and Gregor kicked things off by recapping what the league decided to change within the game. That led to a big conversation about what the league’s General Managers didn’t discuss over the last few days and that sparked a big rant from Gregor about what’s wrong with the NHL’s playoff format.
They also hit on the future of emergency goalies and the idea of making it easier for teams to carry a third goalie so we don’t get another ‘E-Bug’ situation. Frank outlined why this is an important issue and he explained a few potential solutions to the problem.
The status of the Arizona Coyotes was also brought up. The league had a chance to come out and confirm that the Coyotes would be staying at Mullett Arena and they didn’t do that. Frank explained that point a little bit and explained the timeline that the Coyotes are currently facing.
Frank and Jason also talked about the league’s vague comments about CTE in the days following Chris Simon’s passing.
Tyler swung by with a fresh edition of Fill in the Blank where he got the guys take on Flyers Head Coach John Tortorella healthy scratching Captain Sean Couturier, the state of the Montreal Canadiens, and a potential first-round playoff matchup in the Western Conference.
0:55 - GM Meetings recap & Gregor’s rant
11:10 - The future of the E-Bug
20:10 - Will the Coyotes stay?
29:40 - Chris Simon’s passing
43:40 - Fill in the Blank
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After a quick one-week hiatus, Jason and Frank are back with another edition of podcast. They started the show today by digging into the Eastern Conference playoff race, which is still very much up for grabs as we reach the final month of the regular season.
The Red Wings have gone cold, the Capitals are somehow right back in the mix, and the Islanders have struggled to stay consistent. The guys debated which of those three has the best shot to pull away in the race. They also looked at whether or not one of the Penguins, Devils or Sabres have a shot at getting back into the thick of it.
Out West, the eight playoff teams appear locked in. The conversation there is all about seeding. The Golden Knights are still a wild card team, that could change. The Canucks are the one seed in the Pacific, but the Oilers are pushing. In the Central, the Stars, Avalanche, and Jets are in an absolute dog fight for the division title.
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1:30 - Eastern Conference playoff race
10:30 - The Preds hot streak
12:20 - Western Conference power rankings
15:20 - Concerns about Dallas?
24:00 - The Penguins & Sharks
29:00 - Buy or Sell
44:30 - Hart Trophy Race
49:10 - GM Meetings update
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Trade season has come and gone with a handful of surprising moves coming down on deadline day. Jason and Frank recapped everything we saw over the last few weeks in a brand new edition of the podcast, with a bit of a twist.
Tyler popped in early and today’s episode featured extended versions of both Fill in the Blank and Buy or Sell as Tyler ran the guys through the deadline gauntlet and got their thoughts on almost all the moves that went down and even a few that got close but ultimately didn’t come to fruition.
They started with the big stunner: Tomas Hertl going to the Vegas Golden Knights. Did the Sharks get enough? How does this impact the long-term plans that the Golden Knights have? The guys have their thoughts.
They also talked about which fan bases deserve to be the most disappointed with their teams moves, or lack of moves, over the last month.
They also hit on the Hurricanes winning the Jake Guentzel sweepstakes, the Kuznetsov addition, and Linus Ullmark’s future with the Boston Bruins.
To wrap up the show, they looked at the current Stanley Cup odds on Betano and each gave a team that they think is too high and a team that is too low.
2:30 - Hertl to VGK
10:00 - What’s next in San Jose?
16:20 - Most surprising deadline move
21:20 - The Predators deadline
24:40 - The names that didn’t move
28:30 - The most disappointed fan bases
31:20 - Why didn’t the Rangers add more?
33:10 - Guentzel goes to the Canes
38:30 - Can Kuznetsov bounceback?
44:35 - The Leafs’ lack of moves
46:15 - Ullmark stays in Boston
50:35 - Devils add goaltending
53:25 - Which team improved their Stanley Cup odds?
1:01:55 - Which division has the best shot at The Cup?
1:10:00 - The Senators Head Coaching job
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We are just over 24 hours away from the NHL Trade Deadline and to get you ready for the big day, Frank and Jason went through the entire NHL and updated you on what could go down between now and Friday at 3pm eastern.
They started with the Atlantic Division where the Florida Panthers made a big move yesterday picking up Vlad Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators. Frank says they aren’t done. The Ottawa Senators have a few other pieces to sell and could still be looking to move Jakob Chychrun. They wrapped up with some talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have been quiet so far.
Out in the Central Division, there are a handful of sellers. They talked about what the Wild, Coyotes, and Blackhawks could get up to before moving on to some of the more aggressive buyers. The Colorado Avalanche are hungry for a goalie and the Jets could still be looking to add some depth.
Back to the Eastern Conference, they dug into the what could go down in the Metro Division. They started with the Rangers where Gregor thinks they could stand pat and just make small moves around the edges while Frank thinks they’re in the mix for a big-name forward. They also hit on all the pieces that the Washington Capitals will still be looking to move ahead of the deadline.
Out in the Pacific Division, the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers both made big splashes on Wednesday, but are they done? Jason and Frank gave their thoughts. They also talked about the Flames sell-off and whether or not the Canucks could actually be looking to flip Elias Lindholm.
Here are the timestamps for all 32 teams we discussed today so you can quickly find your favourite team.
1:30 - Florida Panthers
3:40 - Boston Bruins
6:10 - Detroit Red Wings
8:00 - Tampa Bay Lightning
10:35 - Buffalo Sabres
13:15 - Montreal Canadiens
15:40 - Ottawa Senators
18:00 - Toronto Maple Leafs
21:00 - Dallas Stars
22:40 - Winnipeg Jets
26:05 - Nashville Predators
27:40 - Minnesota Wild
29:25 - Arizona Coyotes
31:00 - Chicago Blackhawks
34:55 - St. Louis Blues
35:15 - Colorado Avalanche
43:30 - New York Rangers
45:50 - Carolina Hurricanes
47:47 - New York Islanders
49:15 - Philadelphia Flyers
50:00 - Columbus Blue Jackets
51:35 - New Jersey Devils
53:05 - Pittsburgh Penguins
54:30 - Washington Capitals
56:12 - Edmonton Oilers
58:35 - Vancouver Canucks
59:55 - Seattle Kraken
1:01:20 - Los Angeles Kings
1:02:30 - Calgary Flames
1:03:50 - Anaheim Ducks
1:05:00 - San Jose Sharks
1:05:55 - Vegas Golden Knights
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We are less than a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and action is starting to pick up. We had some significant news over the weekend with Elias Pettersson officially signing his extension with the Vancouver Canucks and the Washington Capitals waiving Evgeny Kuznetsov. Frank and Jason broke down those two stories and then got into what could be going down this week.
There are still some teams who have some tough decisions to make this week. The New Jersey Devils are on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race in the Eastern Conference, the Penguins are continuing to sputter along, and the Flames have to make a decision on Jacob Markstrom. There is a lot going on around the league right now.
They also talked about a handful of teams in the Western Conference that are expected to make big moves at some point before Friday at 3pm ET. The Oilers are looking for forward help, the Avalanche are looking at options between the pipes, and the Golden Knights seem motivated to spend their LTIR pool.
The guys wrapped up with a new edition of Fill in the Blank where they looked at who could be the biggest sellers and who’s the biggest lock to move their first-round pick.
3:00 - Tyler Toffoli’s availability
8:45 - Penguins Apology to Crosby
12:40 - Evgeny Kuznetzov Clears Waivers
18:45 - Rebuilding Washington (Getting Younger)
25:00 - Oilers, Avs, Golden Knights - No Moves Yet
27:15 - Knights Next Move (Buchnevich?)
31:00 - Oilers Next Moves
37:22- Avs Have Been Quiet - (Jake Allen?)
40:50 - Elias Pettersson Contract
44:50 - Fill in the Blank - DoorDash
45:15 - Biggest Lock to trade their 1st (Knights/Avs)
46:35 - Biggest Seller (Washington/Penguins/Wild/Coyotes)
49:00 - Jacob Markstrom Comments
54:20 - Flyers Shouldn't Sell (Seeler, Walker)
58:50 - Panthers (Hanifin?)
1:00:45 - Predators Win Streak (Barrie to Flames?)
1:03:00 - Outro
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We finally got news! It was a wild Wednesday night in the NHL with two big stories breaking within minutes of each other. First, Frank broke the news that the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson are closing in on a fresh long-term extension that will keep the Swedish star in Vancouver through the bulk of his career.
Frank talked about the expected value of the deal and why getting this done now is so significant for both the Canucks and Pettersson.
We also got another move involving one of Frank’s top trade targets as the Calgary Flames moved veteran defenseman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars for a handful of draft picks and a prospect. Jason and Frank talked about this deal from both sides, which led to some talk about the Stars being one of the most complete teams in the NHL. Gregor thinks they might have the best blueline in the NHL.
Frank also talked about the future of Noah Hanifin as the Flames sell-off continues. Who’s in the market? What could the cost be? He answered those questions.
They also talked about the LA Kings deadline plans, speculated about what the Golden Knights could get up to, and Gregor chimed in on a couple of teams in the Eastern playoff race.
Tyler also swung by for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about how many pieces the Capitals could sell, where Jake Geuntzel could land, and the Canucks deadline plans.
1:00 - Pettersson closes in on new deal
7:35 - Tanev goes to Dallas
15:10 - Hanifin’s future
18:00 - Kings deadline plans
26:40 - The Red Wings are a playoff team
29:45 - Who will the Flyers sell?
35:35 - Buy or Sell
49:00 - Metro playoff race
51:15 - Markstrom & the goalie market
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We are less than two weeks away from the NHL trade deadline and the market is still remarkably quiet. Jason and Frank started with that today on a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown.
The first half of today’s pod was straight trade talk, starting with a big conversation about the New York Islanders. They’re continuing to slip in the Eastern Conference playoff race and Gregor says they should be looking to sell off some pieces. The guys had a conversation about which pieces they could move and what their future could look like.
From there, they got into the market for Jake Guentzel and which teams are legitimately in the mix for a player whose spent the bulk of his career riding shotgun with Sidney Crosby. They also talked a little bit about what the return could be.
Another top name on the market is Chris Tanev. Jason and Frank each had different ideas of where he could land including the Jets, Stars and Lightning. They also quickly hit on his teammate Noah Hanifin, who had a big weekend.
Frank also had a quick thought on what’s going on between Elias Pettersson and the Canucks.
In a new edition of Fill in the Blank, Tyler asked the guys about a few teams playoff chances and also, the ceiling for Nikita Kucherov when it comes to his point production.
3:50 - Could the Isles sell?
10:20 -The market for Guentzel
18:55 - Best fits for Guentzel
25:00 - When will CGY move Tanev?
30:35 - Kane’s return to CHI
35:10 - Pettersson & the Canucks
40:15 - Fill in the Blank
50:15 - Rempe’s first week
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Frank and Jason are back with another fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as they sunk their teeth into the remarkably quiet trade market in the NHL.
The buyers and sellers are beginning to become more clear, but yet there isn’t anything happening in terms of actual moves. Frank explained why there hasn’t been a lot of activity and Gregor talked about a few teams that he thinks are destined to be sellers.
That eventually got them onto the topic of the Vegas Golden Knights and their run of injuries. Could Eichel or Stone actually be out for the year? Are the Golden Knights just playing salary cap games once again? The guys debated what could happen if the league thinks the Golden Knights are trying to manipulate the LTIR system once again.
Frank has some new names coming to his Trade Targets board including a former Golden Knight who could be heading towards a reunion with the club.
Tyler also swung by for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about Quinton Byfield, who would go first in a 2020 re-draft, how many players the Penguins could trade, and the goalie market.
2:12 - Matthews hits 50
4:10 - No trades in 3 weeks
10:30 - Golden Knight’s injuries
17:40 - New additions to the trade targets board
24:10 - Buy or Sell
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The guys are back with a Monday edition of the podcast as they tackled a handful of the biggest stories from around the NHL. To kick things off, they dug into the market for Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin and talked about a few teams that could be interested in adding him ahead of the March 8th deadline.
They also talked about a handful of other possible trade chips like Marc-Andre Fleury, Sean Durzi, and some players on the Seattle Kraken.
From there, they quickly hit on what we saw at this years stadium series, which featured some fun costumes from every team except the New York Islanders. Matt Rempe made his NHL debut a memorable one and Gregor talked about the Alberta products first game.
They also quickly hit on a few awards races and in a new edition of Fill in The Blank, they gave their take on which NHL franchise is currently the furthest away from being a playoff team.
1:30 - Noah Hanifin’s market
9:30 - Marc-Andre Fleury - Off the Market?
11:00 - Seattle Kraken - Upcoming Moves
15:00 - Stadium Series Chat
36:00 - McDavid / Matthews debate
41:30 - San Jose Sharks are Lost
49:30 - Bedard (Calder Odds) / Brock Faber Argument
1:05:00 - Future Penguins Retired Numbers
1:07:00 - Malkin
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Today’s podcast started off as normal as any other. Jason and Frank talked about Jake Guentzal leaving last nights loss with an upper-body injury. The Penguins still haven’t gained any sort of momentum this season and the questions about them selling at the deadline remain.
The other Pennsylvania team just keeps on humming. Everyone is waiting for the the Flyers to fall off and instead, they’re staying in the race. Will it get to a point where the Flyers won’t want to sell? The guys debated that.
Right around the 15 minute mark we got breaking news live on the podcast as the Columbus Blue Jackets fired long-time General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen. The guys reacted to that news live on the podcast. Frank summed it up as “one bad decision after another” adding that it’s “mind-blowing” that he kept his job for eleven years.
From there, they talked about Phil Kessel’s chances of cracking the Vancouver Canucks. The veteran forward is skating at the clubs AHL facilities in hopes of earning a spot with the big club. Could he actually make an impact? Jason and Frank debated that.
Tyler once again popped in with Buy or Sell, where he asked the guys about a pair of players who hit the 1000 game mark and the scoring race.
1:30 - Guentzal injury
7:00 - Flyers keep winning
11:40 - Blue Jackets fire Kekalainen
23:00 - Kessel to the Canucks?
27:40 - Buy or Sell
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Frank and Jason are back with a new episode of The DFO Rundown. They started the pod off by talking about their Super Bowl Sundays, which included some nice wins by both guys. They also talked about their go-to Super Bowl spreads. They eventually did get into the hockey talk as they broke down the Morgan Rielly cross-check on Ridley Greig. There has been a lot of over reactions on both sides of this debate and the two gave their thoughts on each fan base's reactions.
From there, they did some trade talk. Will the Flames change their minds about becoming sellers? Is Yzerman facing pressure to add to a red-hot Detroit team? The Kings also played their first game under new Head Coach Jim Hiller and came away with a big victory. What could they look to do at the deadline?
Tyler swung by with 'Fill in the Blank' where he asked the guys about which teams are most likely to trade their first-round picks and who they like to win the East and West in the regular season.
9:20 - Rielly vs Greig
19:10 - Red Wings heater
25:05 - Kings under new coach
29:10 - The race for the 8th seed
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We are officially one month away from the NHL trade deadline and that means our very own Frank Seravalli has updated his Trade Targets list. That’s where the guys kicked things off on today’s episode of the podcast.
The two remaining Calgary Flames have moved right up to #1 and #2 on the board as Frank expects both Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev to be moved before March 8th. He explained that and talked about the markets for those two defensemen.
From there, they went out to the Eastern Conference where a handful of teams have very interesting decisions to make. Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzal sits at #30 on the board and it’s because the Penguins haven’t decided to make him available yet. Should they? Frank and Jason debated it.
They also talked about what teams like the New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning could do in the next few weeks.
There are two goalies in the top ten of Frank’s list as well. Where could names like Marc-Andre Fleury and Jake Allen end up? The guys gave their thoughts.
Tyler then swung by with a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Brendan Dillon suspension and how many more first-round picks we could see get moved between now and the deadline.
1:30 - Flames deadline plans
9:05 - Guentzal & the Penguins
16:00 - What will the Devils & Lightning do?
26:10 - The goalie market
37:25 - Coyotes ownership
41:10 - Buy or Sell
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The NHL All-Star weekend is usually a quiet time where the league is focused more on taking time off or showing their sponsors a good time than they are on making news happen. Well, that was not the case this weekend.
We had two big trades, a coach firing, and some juicy press conferences from both Commissioner Gary Bettman and Marty Walsh from the NHLPA.
Walsh blasted the Arizona Coyotes on a handful of issues and that’s led to even more speculation about the future of the Coyotes in the desert. Frank outlined two potential scenarios that he could see play out over the next six months.
Bettman unveiled the next plans for the NHL when it comes to international hockey. Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on the Four Nations Face-Off and the plans for the world’s best players to return to the Olympics in 2026.
They also hit on the Todd McLellan firing in Los Angeles before getting to Tyler with a new edition of Buy or Sell where he got the guys takes on the Lindholm trade and the Jets adding Sean Monahan.
They wrapped up the show with some talk about Frank’s viral moment from the weekend. He clarified his take on Sidney Crosby and gave a longer explanation of things.
4:15 - Future of the Coyotes
13:05 - Upcoming international events
21:00 - New look All-Star weekend
23:15 - McLellan out in LA
29:10 - Fill in the Blank
41:25 - Dubas & the Penguins
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This season has not gone the way that the Columbus Blue Jackets envisioned. They spent big in the offseason, hired Mike Babcock and looked like a team with real playoff aspirations. Well, things got off the rails very early and the latest chapter involves one of their top prospects, David Jiricek, who sounded off about his lack of playing time in the NHL. Patrik Laine also announced he is stepping away from the team for mental health reasons.
Frank and Jason started things off by talking about the Jiricek situation before getting into Laine. Frank talked about the uptick in players taking mental health leaves.
From there, the guys got into the Brendan Gallagher suspension. Gregor said it should have been closer to ten games while Frank thinks this whole situation reeks of the Department of Player Safety wanting to avoid a potential appeal from the player.
The New York Rangers were dealt a big blow over the weekend as they announced that Filip Chytil will miss the remainder of the season with an upper-body injury. That creates a big hole in their lineup that they’ll need to fill ahead of the deadline. Frank thinks they could add two centres before March 8th.
They also hit on the playoff races in each the East and West before getting to Tyler with a new edition of Fill in the Blank, where he asked the guys about the Art Ross race, the Blues heater, and who’s the comeback player of the year.
1:22 - Jiricek speaks out
10:20 - Laine steps away
20:50 - Gallagher suspension
24:05 - Rangers deadline plans
26:10 - Playoff races
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There has been a lot of news around the hockey world this week but no story is bigger than the sexual assault case connected to the 2018 Team Canada World Junior Team. We finally got news this week from the London, Ontario Police and it came with a handful of NHLers taking leaves of absence. Frank and Jason began today’s podcast by talking about what’s going on and where things go from here.
The NHL did their best to bury the story by having Ryan Smith, the Owner of the Utah Jazz, release a statement that he is interested in bringing NHL hockey to Salt Lake City, Utah. Frank shared his disgust with the tactic and then gave some insight into the chances of Smith getting his wish and bringing a team to the state of Utah. Hint: he doesn’t think it will come via expansion.
They then got into some hockey talk. Nathan MacKinnon racked up four goals last night and continued his MVP-calibre season. Is he the clear-cut favourite for the Hart? The guys debated.
They also talked about the Oilers winning streak, Connor McDavid’s season, and the struggling LA Kings before bringing in Tyler for a new edition of Buy or Sell. He asked the guys about the chances of another coaching change and the Bruin's chances of winning the President’s Trophy again.
4:00 - 2018 World Junior team investigation
21:30 - Will Utah get a team?
23:44 - Nathan MacKinnon’s Hart Case
28:30 - The Oilers winning streak
41:05 - Islanders new coach bump
45:00 - Buy or Sell
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News was breaking all around the NHL over the weekend and to help you get back up to speed, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli have a new Monday edition of The DFO Rundown for you.
The show kicked off with the news that Corey Perry is signing with the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers, who are currently on a 13 game win streak, are expected to sign the former Hart Trophy for around a league minimum cost. Frank Seravalli went over the process Perry went through and a few of the teams that were involved in discussions with him.
Moving on from there, the New York Islanders made a coaching change bringing in Patrick Roy, who most recently coached the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL. Roy replaces Lane Lambert and comes into a team fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Can they get it done? Jason and Frank gave their thoughts on their chances.
Also on the show, Tyler Yaremchuk joined for his fill in the blank segment. Along with that, Jason and Frank discussed the LA Kings slide, Jonathan Quick's return to LA and the NHL All Star game.
1:00 - Frank's recap of the Jasper Pond Hockey tournament
3:45 - Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers
14:40 - Fill in the blank presented by Door Dash
19:20 - Patrick Roy to the New York Islanders
29:50 - Nathan MacKinnon's dominance
35:00 - NHL All Star game
41:00 - Jonathan Quick and the LA Kings slide
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Things are not going well right now for the Toronto Maple Leafs and that’s exactly where Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli began today’s podcast. Sheldon Keefe made some interesting comments the other day after the Leaf’s suffered their fourth consecutive loss and that led to the guys breaking down whether or not the Leafs are actually just a few moves away from being a true Stanley Cup contender or if this just won’t be their year.
The Leafs will have a chance to bounceback tonight as they face the Calgary Flames, who are another team in an interesting spot. Frank is in Calgary right now and broke down why he believes that despite their recent winning streak, Flames GM Craig Conroy is still open for business. That led to some debate about the kind of impact that Elias Lindholm will have on a contender.
Sticking with Canadian teams, Jason wondered about Jacob Chychrun’s future with the Ottawa Senators. There are some rumblings that he could be available and considering his cap hit and term, Frank says he would have value and that the Senators are open to just about anything.
They also spent some time talking about the Colorado Avalanche and what they could be looking to add ahead of the trade deadline. Frank talked with their GM recently on a new episode of Frankly Speaking and brought up their need for a goaltender while Gregor thinks that they need to add something to their blueline.
Tyler swung by with a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about Corey Perry, the Bruins centre depth, and the playoff race out in the Western Conference.
2:35 - Keefe’s comments
12:30 - Flames open to moves
25:20 - Chychrun & the Senators
40:00 - Merzlikins future
42:10 - Buy or Sell
51:30 - Western playoff picture
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The guys are back for a Monday edition of the podcast. Jason and Frank started the show with a little bit of chatter about the crazy weather we’ve been getting across both Canada and the USA. They also talked a little bit about the NFL weekend courtesy of our friends at Betano.
From there, they talked about a pair of struggling teams in the Pacific Division. While the Oilers and Kraken have been red-hot, the Kings and Golden Knights have both continued to struggle along. They guys debated which one of those two teams should be more concerned with their recent play.
They then went out East and talked about the tumultuous weekend by the Toronto Maple Leafs. They had a couple of ugly losses over the last few days, which has led to Sheldon Keefe throwing his lines to a blender. They also have some decisions to make when it comes to their goaltending, which Jason and Frank talked about.
On Friday, we got news that the Chicago Blackhawks had signed Nick Foligno to a two-year deal worth a total of $9 million. The Hawks need to get to the cap floor and Foligno is reaping the benefits of that. The guys talked about that and a little about the Hawks rebuild before welcoming in Tyler for this week’s edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about Terry Ryan’s return to pro hockey, the Jack Adams race, and the All-Star jerseys.
They wrapped up the show by talking about some mid-season awards races from around the league. Gregor also asked Frank about Steven Stamkos’ future in Tampa Bay.
8:00 - Kings & Golden Knights struggles
14:00 - The Leafs struggles & their goaltending
29:50 - Foligno extension & the Hawks rebuild
32:30 - Fill In The Blank
43:05 - Mid-Season Awards
51:15 - Stamkos’ Future in Tampa Bay
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We got our first big trade of the season this week as the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks swapped two former top ten draft picks. 2022 fifth overall pick Cutter Gauthier forced his way out of Philadelphia and now has a new home with the Anaheim Ducks and on the flip side of this deal, Flyers GM Danny Briere was able to bring in Jamie Drysdale, a young defenseman with tremendous upside.
Jason and Frank broke down the stunning trade and all the fallout from it. The Flyers organization has been very outspoken when it comes to how they feel about how things have played out. There is alson drama involving Kevin Hayes, which the guys gave their thoughts on.
From there, they talked about some other potential moves that the Ducks may be considering, including moving on from Trevor Zegras.
From there, they talked about some of the names that popped up on Frank’s latest trade targets board, which led to a good debate about Sean Monohan and Elias Lindholm.
Tyler also asked the guys about Elias Petersson, Sam Reinhart, and the Leafs goaltending situation in Buy or Sell.
9:30 - Flyers/Ducks trade
28:45 - Zegras’ future
34:40 - Trade Targets
45:50 - Buy or Sell
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have locked up star winger William Nylander, signing him to an eight-year deal that will go down as one of the richest contracts in the entire league. Frank and Jason started today’s podcast by breaking down that signing. Is it too much money? Does it hurt the Leafs chances to win a Stanley Cup? The guys debated those questions and more.
That bled into a conversation about how many true Stanley Cup contenders there are in the league. Frank’s list has gotten smaller during the course of the season and he explained some of his omissions while Gregor pushed back on Frank not including the likes of the Jets, Leafs, and Oilers.
Tyler popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, where he talked to the guys about the Connor Bedard injury and the Calder Trophy race.
They wrapped up the pod with some talk about Lukle Hughes strong rookie season and Max Pacioretty’s return to the Capitals lineup.
2:00 - Nylander extension
14:20 - What’s next for the Leafs?
18:30 - True Stanley Cup Contenders
33:05 - Fill in the Blank
54:00 - Pacioretty’s return
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Today’s podcast started off with a lot of talk about one of the games greats and a pair of players who are certainly trending in that direction. Alex Ovechkin is slowly starting to find his goal scoring groove. Can he still hit 30-goals this season? Frank and Jason debated that and talked about his chase to become the leagues all-time leader in goals.
From there, they talked about Connor McDavid’s latest accomplishment, hitting the 900 point mark. McDavid hit the milestone in the fifth least amount of games played in league history. This led to some talk about Wayne Gretzky and adjusting for eras.
They then got to Auston Matthews, who is fresh off scoring his 30th goal of the season in just his 35th game of the season. Most people never thought we’d see a player score 50 goals in 50 games again, but is there a legitimate chance that Matthews can do it? It might be a stretch, but the guys talked about his incredible pace.
From there, Frank explained why the New York Rangers deserve to be the Stanley Cup favourites right now. Gregor shared some thoughts on which teams have the rosters to go on deep runs.
Tyler then popped in for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.
1:35 - Golden Knights hitting a wall
6:40 - Ovi’s struggles
12:30 - McDavid hits 900 pts
25:00 - Can Matthews score 50 in 50?
30:40 - The Rangers are Cup favourites
49:00 - Hartman/Perfetti incident
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After a short holiday break, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a fresh episode of the DFO Rundown. In their final pod of 2023, they started off by talking about what the playoff cut line will be in both the East and West. That bled into a big conversation about which bubble teams will be buyers and sellers.
Are the Flyers legit? Could the Blues be looking to sell off? When will the Flames decide which direction they’re going? Are the Coyotes going to look to buy? DO the Seattle Kraken have anything to trade? The guys debated all of that during the first half of the pod.
Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, where he asked the guys about the biggest stories of 2023 and they looked ahead to 2024 with the storylines that they’re most excited to see play out in the new year.
3:55 - Playoff cut lines
8:45 - Are the Flyers legit?
21:10 - Buyers and sellers in the West
39:00 - Fill in the Blank
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Happy Holidays hockey fans! As you sit around the house during the holiday break, enjoy a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as Jason and Frank put on their best holiday outfits and recorded a new episode of the pod.
Of course, they got off topic in a hurry as Gregor told stories from his days on the farm and Frank shared his favourite parts of Christmas morning.
They did eventually get to some hockey talk as they welcomed Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis to the show to get them set for the World Juniors. Steven told us about who he has as his gold medal favourite, which big dog is most likely to have a disappointing tournament, and which prospects he’ll be keeping an eye on this year.
There isn’t a lot of hype around Team Canada but Steven says, they’re better than some people think. He explained why they might not be as far behind the likes of Sweden and Team USA heading into this tournament. As usual, there are questions about their goaltending.
To wrap up the pod, Tyler swung by with a Christmas-themed top-five list for the guys to discuss.
14:45 - World Junior Preview
16:15 - Sweden’s struggles
19:15 - Are the Americans the favourites?
34:15 - How good is Team Canada?
39:30 - Gold medal pick
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Since the last episode of the podcast dropped, we’ve had yet another coaching change in the NHL as the Ottawa Senators fired DJ Smith in his fifth season with the team. Frank and Jason began the pod by breaking down the decision and talking about the timing of the move.
They also discussed the decision to bring in Jaques Martin and Daniel Alfredsson onto their bench. It’s obvious that Martin is a temporary replacement and Frank talked about whether or not he likes that move by Sens management. He also talked about some names who could be the eventual full-time Head Coach.
Tyler also had a new edition of Fill in the Blank ready for the guys. He got their take on the Devon Toews comments out in Colorado, Auston Matthews goal scoring heater, and how many true Stanley Cup contenders there are in the Eastern Conference.
6:10 - DJ Smith firing
19:10 - Could the Sabres make a change?
33:22 - Devon Toews comments
37:15 - Can Matthews hit 70 goals?
42:30 - Which Eastern teams are Cup Contenders?
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A wild weekend of hockey in the NHL gave Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli a lot to chew on today’s on the DFO Rundown.
To kick things off, they started by talking about Nathan MacKinnon’s heater. He’s been lights out this season but has really hit another level over the last ten days. He’s looking like a player that will be a Hart Trophy finalist this season and that led to some debate about who else is putting together a strong MVP case at the one-third mark of the season.
Frank then provided an update on the Juuso Valimaki situation, which caught the eye of the NHLPA over the weekend. The guys also talked about how the league needs to find a solution to their E-Bug problem.
In their first meeting since Kyle Dubas left the organization over the summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Pittsburgh Penguins. Things are looking dire in Pittsburgh and that led Jason and Frank to talk about whether or not Dubas needs to consider selling off this season and resetting their roster, which could lead to some really tough decisions.
Tyler swung by for a new edition of Buy or Sell, where he talked to the guys about the goalie market, the Winnipeg Jets plans for the future, and the odds that one of the Devils or Hurricanes miss the playoffs.
They wrapped up the show by talking about the goalie market and who could be looking to make a splash by beefing up their crease.
1:45 - Nathan MacKinnon’s Hart case
3:40 - Hart Trophy race
10:50 - Valimaki situation
18:05 - NHL E-Bug’s
26:30 - Penguins struggles
36:50 - Buy or Sell
45:35 - Raanta & the Canes crease
53:20 - Market for Vejmelka
58:40 - Senators mindset
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We have our third coaching change of the year as the St. Louis Blues have moved on from the Head Coach that led them to their first ever Stanley Cup in 2019. Craig Berube is out behind the bench, even though the team is just a few points out of a playoff spot.
Jason and Frank started off the podcast by breaking down why the move was made and debated whether or not this Blues team is good enough to get into the playoffs. That also led into a bigger conversation about whether or not this team is on the path to becoming a Cup contender or if a bigger rebuild is needed.
From there, they got into the big changes coming to the NHL Skills Competition. There will be a cool $1 million up for grabs and only 12 players will compete in the competition. Will this make the skills competition actually watchable? The guys debated it.
After a long conversation about local cuisine, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Pittsburgh Penguins, whether or not we’ll see another coaching change this season and a fun question about Connor Bedard.
They wrapped up the show by talking about Mikko Rantanen's post-game comments and the New York Islanders hot streak.
1:00 - Blues fire Berube
12:55 - Changes to the skills comp
25:30 - Fill in the Blank
32:33 - Rantanen Speaks Up
35:40 - Islanders heater
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Jason and Frank are here to start the week off with a recap of everything we say over the last 48 hours in the hockey world.
To kick things off, they talked about whether or not we need to start accepting the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers will be a playoff team this year. They continued their heater over the weekend while the other team in Pennsylvania saw their historic powerplay drought continue.
The Penguins can’t buy a goal with the man advantage and it’s costing them wins. They currently sit six points out of a playoff spot and have just three wins in their last ten. Can their stars find some chemistry and turn this around? Frank and Jason debated it.
After Frank told us the story of his wild Saturday night, they then turned their attention to a wild weekend on the ice. David Perron will have an in-person hearing for his retaliatory cross-check and Erik Gudbransson will have a phone hearing. The guys talked about the difference between the two plays and how long of a suspension the two players could get. Jason also talked about how the league needs to start cracking down on hits from behind.
Tyler hopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he got the guys takes on Sam Reinhart’s red-hot start to the season, the Bruin's chances of winning the East again, and the Seattle Kraken’s struggles.
1:00 - The Flyers & Penguins
16:20 - Department of Player Safety
32:30 - Buy or Sell
38:40 - The Ohtani signing
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The Edmonton Oilers have won five games in a row and that means, Jason Gregor has had his hair punishment cut in half. The guys started the show by talking about the Oilers heater and Gregor’s excitement that he will be able to once again shave his head.
Are the Oilers back? Frank seems to believe so. The playoffs are still a ways away, but five straight wins have their fan base feeling a lot better.
That led to some talk about the Western Wild Card race. There are more than a handful of teams still in the mix right now, but who are the legit contenders? Frank and Jason are both high on the Wild and Oilers, plus they each shared a team that they think are pretenders.
They also talked about the Vancouver Canucks and their blueline. Even after acquiring Nikita Zadorov, the team is still reportedly interested in bringing back Ethan Bear. Frank says the Maple Leafs could have interest as well. Frank also provided some insight into what Filip Hronek’s next contract could be.
This week’s Board of Governors meeting also gave us a few interesting headlines. Frank was in attendance and shared some thoughts on the future of best-on-best hockey, the salary cap, and the Coyotes future in Phoenix.
Tyler came in with Fill in the Blank and asked the guys about how many points Connor McDavid will finish the year with, Connor Bedards goal total, and which team has the best goalie tandem?
They wrapped up the pod with some talk about the LA Kings and how tight the race for the Pacific Division will be.
2:25 - The Oilers winning streak
9:55 - Western Wild Card race
16:10 - The Canucks, Ethan Bear & Filip Hronek
23:40 - Board of Governors recap
29:40 - Fill in the Blank
40:10 - The LA Kings heater
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Frank joined the podcast live from Seattle as he is out west for the upcoming Board of Governors meeting. He gave us a preview of what is expected to be covered at this years meeting today on the podcast. One topic that will come up: expansion. Frank had some insight into that.
Other items include mandating cut-proof gear, the Coyotes off-ice issues, and an update on the salary cap.
Before they got into that, they covered a handful of other topics from around the league, starting with a handful of struggling teams in the Eastern Conference.
Things are not going well for the New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Which fan bases should be legitimately concerned and which ones are just going through a little mid-season blip? Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on that.
They also talked about the surprising run by the Arizona Coyotes and whether or not they’re a legitimate playoff contender. They also hit on Anze Kopitar’s incredible season before bringing in Tyler for a new edition of Buy or Sell.
Will there be a coaching change this month? Will Tyson Barrie get traded before the roster freeze? Will the San Jose Sharks finish last in the league? Tyler got the guys' opinions on those big questions.
5:00 - Concerned about the Devils?
10:20 - Sabres struggles
13:30 - Canucks aggressiveness
18:02 - The state of the Lightning
21:35 - Are the Coyotes a playoff contender?
25:00 - Kopitar’s resurgence
32:08 - Buy or Sell
38:05 - Board of Governors meeting
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Jason and Frank are back with another fresh episode of the pod and considering the amount of news that’s broken over the last 72 hours, there was a lot for them to get to.
After talking about some teams on streaks right now, they dug into Patrick Kane’s decision to join the Detroit Red Wings. There were plenty of suitors, including the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers, but the man they call “Showtime” is deciding to take his talents to “Hockeytown”.
Why did this make sense for both Kane and Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman? Frank gave us some insight into the process and Jason talked about whether or not this makes the Red Wings a legit competitor.
From there, they talked about the latest in the Corey Perry situation. His contract has now been terminated, but does that mean his NHL career is done? Frank gave us some additional background info about what’s been happening and discussed what could be coming next.
Tyler popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he talked with the guys about the coaching change in Minnesota and more. From there, Jason and Frank talked about whether or not more coaching changes could be coming (we’re looking at you, Ottawa).
2:40 - Oilers turnaround
4:55 - Bruins slide
11:00 - Kane to the Red Wings
18:20 - Corey Perry update (17:56 update)
29:40 - Buy or Sell
39:00 - More coaching changes coming?
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On today’s edition of The DFO Rundown, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli went around the league and hit on all the big headlines from the weekend.
Nothing was bigger than the news that Corey Perry will be away from the Chicago Blackhawks. With no solid info on the situation, there has been a lot of speculation about what’s going on. Frank gave us an update and talked about why the Hawks are being extra cautious.
That led to some talk about Connor Bedard’s recent play and some other stories from the weekend.
The Minnesota Wild are still sputtering along and now sit below the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference playoff picture. Will the Wild make a coaching change? Frank doesn’t think so.
Gregor talked about how incredibly average the West is looking right now and how easy it might be for one of Edmonton or Minnesota to sneak back into a playoff spot.
Another team that’s looking to stay in the hunt is the Calgary Flames. If the Flames stay close to a playoff spot, should GM Craig Conroy hold onto some of his players on expiring contracts? Frank and Jason debated that.
That also brought the guys to talk about the market for defensemen around the league and who’s interested in adding a blueliner. Frank also gave an update on the Patrick Kane sweepstakes.
Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell and the guys gave out their Crown Royal Generous Guy’s of the week.
1:55 - The latest with Perry
6:30 - The struggling Wild & the West
22:30 - Can the Flames compete?
25:30 - The market for defensemen
34:00 - Patrick Kane update
36:00 - Crown Royal Generous Guy
48:30 - Red Wings hot streak
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We are creeping closer and closer to American Thankgiving, which of course is an important benchmark in the NHL when it comes to teams and their playoff chances. With that date looming, Frank and Jason talked about a few teams that have been surprises to this point in the season and whether or not they have legit playoff chances.
Before that though, they recapped Frank’s trip to Sweden and talked about the results of the NHL’s Global Series. The stars shone bright in Stockholm and William Nylander and Tim Stutzle both had big moments for their teams. That led to some talk about Nylander’s future and how the Leafs can afford to keep him.
From there, they talked about the Calgary Flames and their current state, gave out their Crown Royal Generous Guy of the Week, and Tyler swung by to play a little Fill in the Blank.
1:10 - Sweden recap
4:30 - Nylander and the Leafs
11:55 - Flames trade assets
15:50 - Flyers hot streak
28:30 - Crown Royal Generous Guy
33:20 - Weekly headlines
35:10 - Fill in the Blank
50:00 - Oilers playoff chances
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The NHL’s Global Series is taking place this weekend in Stockholm, Sweden with the Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Senators, and Wild all heading across the pond to each play two games.
To begin today's pod, Frank talked about his trip to Sweden and some of the local cuisine that’s available. They also talked about Swedish star, Elias Pettersson and the red-hot Vancouver Canucks.
They have the league's three highest-scoring forwards and they look like a team that’s taken a step into the elite tier in the Western Conference. One other big story to watch in Vancouver is a potential extension for Pettersson. Frank gave an update on where things stand on that front.
The guys also talked about the current state of the Oilers, who have now won three in a row. Frank also talked about Jack Campbell’s struggles in the AHL.
They also talked about a pair of teams in the Eastern Conference that are on opposite ends of the spectrum. The Washington Capitals are 7-1-1 in their last nine games and are finding success in ways that they really never have before. The New Jersey Devils are incredibly banged up, but Frank is worried that these injuries may be sinking them.
Tyler also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Ducks' chances of making the playoffs, the struggles in Minnesota, and whether or not the Canucks are legit Cup contenders.
1:00 - Frank’s live in Sweden
7:05 - Pettersson & the Canucks
20:30 - Are the Oilers turning it around?
26:05 - Can the Caps make the playoffs?
29:30 - Concern in New Jersey?
36:10 - Sid The Kid’s hot run
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The Edmonton Oilers decided it was time to make a change yesterday despite beating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Saturday night. Jay Woodcroft and his assistant coach Dave Manson, were relieved of their duties and replaced by Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey. Woodcroft leaves the Oilers with a 3-9-1 record this season; however, he has the best win percentage of all time by an Oilers coach.
Stay in Alberta, Nikita Zadorov submitted a trade request to the Calgary Flames. Zadorov is one of many pending unrestricted free agents for the Flames this season, making life difficult for their new general manager, Craig Conroy. Should the Flames begin their rebuild, or is there still a way to get everything trending in the right direction with the same players?
Also on the show, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli discuss the Washington Capitals 7-4-1 start, the New Jersey Devils life without Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, and finally, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL Global Series.
0:00 - Edmonton Oilers hire Kris Knoblauch
19:00 - Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash
29:00 - Generous Guy presented by Crown Royal
33:20 - Nikita Zadorov's trade request
39:00 - Washington Capitals hot start
42:30 - New Jersey Devils without Hughes/Hischier
44:00 - Pittsburgh Penguins starting to roll
48:00 - Toronto Maple Leafs and Global Series
52:00 - Neck Guard Update
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On today’s episode of The DFO Rundown, the guys started the show on a positive note and talked about a few teams who are off to flying starts this season.
A lot of people wondered if the Tampa Bay Lightning would be able to survive the first ten weeks of the season without Andrei Vasilevskiy an the answer is that they aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving. Are the Bolts legit Cup threats this year?
Out west, many thought the Vancouver Canucks could jump back into the playoffs this season but almost nobody would have guessed that they’d be one of the best teams in the entire league out of the gates. Is it sustainable? Frank thinks so.
Frank and Jason also talked about Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska’s decision to bench Jonathan Huberdeau. They talked about where the two sides go from here and how Huberdeau can turn it around.
Tyler then hopped on for a fresh edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about Jack Campbell’s future, what’s next for the Sharks, and what Elias Pettersson’s next deal could look like.
0:55 - Life without Vasilevskiy
10:28 - Canucks keep rolling
18:00 - Flames & Huberdeau
34:15 - Eberle injury
37:30 - Buy or Sell
47:10 - Binnington Rumours
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Things are going back for many teams across the NHL, but nobody is struggling more than the San Jose Sharks. Over the last week, the Sharks had back-to-back games of allowing 10 goals while countering with only three themselves. It’s a dismal time in that organization, and there isn’t much light at the end of the tunnel. Another team in disarray is the Edmonton Oilers, who looked uncharacteristically bad again on Saturday versus the Nashville Predators. On Thursday, the Sharks and Oilers clash, which could be an opportunity for both teams to gain some confidence.
In more bad news, Jack Hughes is going to be out week to week for the New Jersey Devils. However, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli discussed how this could now be an opportunity for more players to step up, but who will?
Finally, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in an identity crisis after Brad Marchand was involved in a collision with Timothy Liljegren, which resulted in the young defenceman getting injured. A viral video then emerged after the incident after the Leafs bench was unresponsive to Marchand chirping them during a media timeout. It’s safe to say fans are frustrated at seeing that after the team signed Ryan Reaves, Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi this summer to address that area of weakness.
1:08 Jack Hughes injury
3:35 Sheldon Keefe calls out his team
7:48 Anaheim beats Vegas
12:20 The San Jose struggles
15:19 There’s something missing in Edmonton
25:01 Generous Guy presented by Crown Royal
30:00 The Canucks great start
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The start of the Michael Andlauer era in Ottawa has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start, and its no fault of the Senators' new owner. A pair of investigations that began before he bought the team have resulted in some stiff punishments being levied against the club.
Jason and Frank began today’s podcast by talking about the league's decision to strip the Sens of a first-round pick over the Evegenii Dadonov situation and Andlauer’s reaction. It led to some talk about another vague statement by the league and whether or not they need to change the way they operate.
Pierre Dorion is also out as GM of the club and Steve Staois is in on an interim basis. Could Staois take over full-time soon? Is Head Coach DJ Smith officially on the hot seat? The guys debated it.
They also talked about the struggling Calgary Flames and whether or not they can overcome another slow start and find a way to make the playoffs. It led to a bigger conversation about whether or not the Flames should be keeping this core locked in or if they should head toward a rebuild.
They also hit on the Anaheim Ducks early season success, Quinn Hughes’ hot start, and more on today’s episode of the pod.
0:55 - Senators’ punishment & Andlauer’s response
22:10 - What’s next in Ottawa?
25:05 - Flames struggles
30:55 - The surging Ducks
33:20 - Bruins stay hot
37:25 - Buy or Sell
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Jason and Frank are back with another edition of The DFO Rundown and as the first month of the NHL season comes to a close, the guys went around the league and talked about some teams that are really starting to heat up and one team in particular that appears to be heading towards a historically awful season.
Both the New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks ripped through their recent road trips. The Rangers are making life easy for both Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick with how well they’re defending. Are they now firmly back in the Stanley Cup Contender category?
As for the Ducks, with new Head Coach Greg Cronin at the helm, they seem to be playing some pretty inspired hockey. Can they make a push for a playoff spot? Or is this nothing more than just an early-season heater? The guys debated that.
It is Halloween, so they also talked about their favourite candy, their holiday traditions, and then they talked about the spooky-bad start to the year for the San Jose Sharks. They look like a team that might struggle to win 20 games this season.
They also talked about the tragic passing of Adam Johnson and had a conversation about player safety at both the professional and minor hockey levels.
1:50 - Red hot Rangers
4:05 - Ducks sweep road trip
9:40 - Penguins struggles
14:20 - Historically terrible Sharks
22:40 - Crown Royal Generous Guy
32:10 - Fill in the Blank
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Frank made the trek up to Edmonton for the Heritage Classic on Sunday and that means that we got to record today’s episode of the podcast in person. To start things off, he and Jason Gregor talked about the two teams in Alberta. Both the Oilers and Flames are hurting right now and in desperate need of a victory.
They also talked about how they plan on staying warm during the game on Sunday.
From there, they talked about the NHL’s final perfect team: the Vegas Golden Knights. Frank talked about the most impressive part of Vegas’ start. They also gave some love to a team in the Eastern Conference that might not be getting enough attention right now.
Frank also broke down the Shane Pinto situation. Why did the league go as hard as they did? Why didn’t the NHLPA appeal the decision? How will this affect the Senators when the suspension is done?
In Fill in the Blank, they talked about outdoor game memories and the chances that McDavid won’t win the scoring title this season.
2:55 - Struggles in Alberta
18:20 - Surprising records this season
22:55 - Long-term plans in Calgary
28:40 - Shane Pinto suspension
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The Edmonton Oilers' miserable start to the season managed to get even worse on Saturday night as Connor McDavid went down during the team's loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The team announced that he will miss one to two weeks with an upper-body injury, meaning his chances of playing in the Heritage Classic next Sunday.
Jason and Frank started today’s episode of the podcast by breaking down the injury and talking about what’s been going wrong for the Oilers. Frank thinks McDavid will be back sooner than people think.
From there, they stayed in the Pacific Division and talked about the red-hot Vegas Golden Knights. Hangover? What hangover! The Golden Knights are the first defending Stanley Cup Champion to start the next season 6-0. They’re looking like an unstoppable force once again.
They also talked about some other big moments from the weekend, the Rasmus Andersson suspension, and the Detroit Red Wings hot start to the season.
1:04 - McDavid Goes Down
9:35 - Golden Knights Hot Start
11:55 - Red Wings Heater
22:43 - Crown Royal Generous Guy
31:00 - Fill in the Blank
45:48 - Rasmus Andersson suspension
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The guys are back with a Thursday edition of The DFO Rundown and to start today’s show, they talked a little bit about the games we saw last night. The Detroit Red Wings are 3-1-0 to start the season and their offense has looked dominant. Are they capable of keeping this level up and making the playoffs?
Earlier in the week, Leon Draisaitl continued his dominance of the Nashville Predators. They guys talked about other players who have traditionally dominated certain clubs and some of the matchups were pretty surprising.
Draisaitl also set the Edmonton Oilers all-time record for powerplay goals and that led Gregor to do some research about who leads other franchises in powerplay markers. He quizzed Frank on a few interesting names.
The guys also debated whether or not Corey Perry is a Hall of Famer, if Ovi will hit 50 goals this season, Timo Meier’s tough start in New Jersey and if the Senators are capable of being a playoff team with a healthy Josh Norris.
1:40 - Red Wings hot offensive start
6:00 - Individual dominance
8:40 - Dach’s injury
12:58 - Is Perry a Hall of Famer?
16:20 - Powerplay goal leaders
23:30 - Buy or Sell brought to you by DoorDash
36:40 - Timo Meier
43:20 - New York Islanders
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Frank and Jason are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown. Coming off a full weekend of NHL hockey, the guys went through some of the biggest storylines that emerged from the last few days.
Nothing is getting more attention than Auston Matthews’ red-hot start. After back-to-back hat-tricks, the Maple Leafs’ star has a chance to make NHL history on Monday night if he can score a third consecutive hatty. What’s his limit for goals this season? The guys debated that.
They also went through some preseason overreactions before getting to the “Generous Guy of the Week” brought to you by Crown Royale where they talked about a heavyweight tilt in Toronto and a light-hearted moment in Columbus.
To wrap things up, they talked about the Vancouver Canucks impressive victories over the Edmonton Oilers and whether or not they’ll be able to ride this momentum to a playoff appearance this season.
1:20 - Matthews’ hot start
12:00 - Early season struggles
15:50 - Generous Guy pres. by Crown Royale
23:49 - Fill in the Blank pres. by DoorDash
33:50 - Canucks hot start
38:00 - Kings goaltending
44:48 - Josh Norris update
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The first 48 hours of the NHL season have not underwhelmed. We’ve gotten some pretty big moments on the ice as Connor Bedard made his debut and both Auston Matthews and Brock Boeser popped home an opening night hat tricks. There was a lot for Frank and Jason to get to off the jump today.
Once they worked their way through the big headlines in the league, they dug into the Atlantic Division and wrapped up their season previews.
To start, they took a look at the Montreal Canadiens. Frank thinks the Habs are going to be much improved this season and may not even finish last in the division. That team, according to the guys, could be the Detroit Red Wings.
The Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres are looking to end their playoff droughts this season but the vibes around the two are very different. The Sabres are locking up young pieces and are everyone's favourite playoff pick while the Senators are battling the salary cap ahead of opening night.
Will the Panthers miss? Are the Lightning still elite? How hard will the Bruins fall? Is this finally the year in Toronto? Frank and Jason answered those questions and more.
3:32 - Bedard’s debut
6:00 - Canucks & Connor Garland
11:50 - Montreal Canadiens
17:30 - Detroit Red Wings
23:02 - Ottawa Senators
30:35 - Buffalo Sabres
35:30 - Buy or Sell
41:25 - Florida Panthers
46:42 - Tampa Bay Lightning
51:15 - Toronto Maple Leafs
57:15 - Boston Bruins
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The offseason is over and meaningful hockey will be played this week. It’s an exciting time around the league with plenty of interesting roster moves going down over the weekend.
To kick off today’s pod, Jason and Frank covered the moves that we saw on the waiver wire Sunday afternoon and they dug into the big extension for Rasmus Dahlin. The Sabres are making Dahlin one of the top five highest-paid defensemen in the league, is it justified?
From there, they began their Central Division previews.
They started in Chicago, where the Connor Bedard era is set to begin tomorrow night. Will he provide enough of a spark to push the Hawks out of the Central Division? Can he hit the 100 point mark in his rookie season? The guys debated it.
The Arizona Coyotes have quickly become a sexy playoff pick for a lot of hockey fans, but Gregor thinks they’re getting overhyped. They also gave their thoughts on the Blues and Preds, who both missed the playoffs last season but really changed up their rosters over the summer.
Four teams in the Central made the playoffs last season and no one is more in danger of missing this season than the Winnipeg Jets. Frank says they needed to make more changes than they did and believes the playoffs are far-fetched.
They then got to the big guns. They talked about the potential for a bounce-back season in Colorado, debated if the Stars are legit Cup contenders, and wondered if the Wild are good enough to compete with the big dogs in the Western Conference.
0:55 - Rasmus Dahlin extension
6:45 - Roster moves & waiver updates
16:20 - Chicago Blackhawks
23:55 - Arizona Coyotes
28:58 - St. Louis Blues
35:25 - Nashville Predators
47:00 - Winnipeg Jets
54:05 - Minnesota Wild
58:00 - Dallas Stars
1:02:00 - Colorado Avalanche
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Frank and Jason are continuing on with their season previews as we are officially under a week away from the start of the NHL Season. Today, they focused on the Metropolitan Division.
Before they got into that though, Frank emptied his notebook after being at the NHL Board of Governors meeting. A lot of people noticed that Gary Bettman seems pretty certain that the salary cap will rise to at least $87 million next summer. That news is significant, but Frank was more interested in what the Commissioner had to say about potential expansion.
Gregor pushed back on the idea a little bit, saying that it would weaken the talent pool. Frank also pushed back on the idea of Atlanta being a potential destination.
From there, they dug into the metro and started with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team was riddled with injuries last season and while some there was some optimism around the team heading into the season, the Mike Babcock drama has overshadowed that.
Neither Frank or Jason gave the Flyers or Blue Jackets much of a chance to make the playoffs. They did leave the window open for both the Capitals and Penguins to make a return to the big dance after missing in 2022-23.
After a fresh edition of Buy or Sell, they dug into the teams that did make the playoffs last season.
The Islanders seem ripe for a step back and Frank thinks that the Rangers may be in a similar positon. The final two teams they talked about, the Devils and Hurricanes, both seem like a legitimate Stanley Cup Contenders.
1:10 - Board of Governors notebook (salary cap, expansion)
10:05 - Columbus Blue Jackets
13:10 - Philadelphia Flyers
19:10 - Washington Capitals
25:20 - Pittsburgh Penguins
34:30 - Buy or Sell
42:00 - New York Islanders
49:30 - New York Rangers
57:55 - New Jersey Devils
1:01:05 - Carolina Hurricanes
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The calendar has flipped to October and that means hockey season is just around the corner. In fact, we are less than ten days away from the start of the NHL regular season and with that in mind, Jason and Frank decided to kick off their season previews on today’s episode of the podcast.
With the Vegas Golden Knights coming into the year as defending Stanley Cup Champions, the guys figured it’d be fitting to preview the Pacific Division first.
They started at the bottom of the division, where both the Sharks and Ducks finished last season. Do either of them have a chance to make a big jump up the standings this season?
From there, they went up north to talk about two of the Western Canadian teams that missed the playoffs last season. Frank thinks that there’s a legit chance that both of these teams find a way to get back to the postseason this year while Gregor shared some concerns he has with both of their rosters.
To break things up a little bit, Tyler jumped in for a Pacific Division-themed edition of Fill in The Blank, brought to you by Betano.
In the back half of the pod, they talked about the teams in the division that did make the playoffs last year. Frank shared his pick for who’s going to miss the playoffs out of that group and they also debated if the eventual Stanley Cup Champion could come out of the Pacific Division. It feels like all three of the Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Los Angeles Kings have a real chance to do it.
4:15 - San Jose Sharks
9:46 - Anaheim Ducks
13:50 - Vancouver Canucks
26:30 - Calgary Flames
38:15 - Seattle Kraken
54:00 - Los Angeles Kings
1:01:30 - Edmonton Oilers
1:08:10 - Vegas Golden Knights
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The pre-season is officially underway and after a long summer off, there are NHL games being played. Things got going this weekend with the NHL’s Global Series down in Australia. The games produced some great highlights, but things were close to going off the rails down under, as Frank explained.
Frank’s doing his own pre-season tour right now, as he’s currently in Vancouver to get a feel for how the Canucks are shaping up heading into this season. That led into some conversation about the team’s core and how important this year is for them.
From there, they talked about the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. There are a handful of teams that missed the playoffs last season but went out and got better this summer. Can teams like the Senators, Sabres, and Red Wings improve enough to knock a team like the Islanders out of the playoffs? What about the Penguins and Capitals? The East will be tight this season.
The guys then brought in Tyler for a new round of Fill In The Blank. He had them compete head-to-head and try to guess the line of some futures bets over at Betano.
From there, they wrapped up by talking about the expectations in St. Louis. Their core is aging, but are they still good enough to compete for a playoff spot?
1:25 - This season for the Canucks
12:25 - Games in Australia
17:30 - Eastern Conference playoff contenders
28:15 - Fill in the Blank
37:05 - Expectations in St. Louis
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This past week has definitely come with some interesting news from around the league. In specific, for the Columbus Blue Jackets. There was plenty for Jason and Frank to get to on that topic and many more throughout the NHL.
To start, they talked about the recent decision made by Mike Babcock to resign as the Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Both Frank and Jason did a deep dive into the events that led to the departure, as well as providing their opinions on the situation.
With NHL Training Camp just around the corner, they also touched on which players will be listed as a "P.T.O" heading into camp and will be competing for a roster spot for opening night in the regular season.
They also talked about the Colorado Avalanche Goaltending question marks, and what opinions they could be looking at to help out between the pipes.
Gavin Turinek also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the; Alex DeBrincat projected Goal Total, the Vezina Trophy odds , and if the Vancouver Canucks could make a push for the playoffs this season.
To close out the show, Frank and Jason discussed which NHL Head coaches and executives could be on the hot seat early in the season.
0:24 - Mike Babcock Update
22:03 - P.T.O News
25:05 - Colorado Avalanche Goaltending Question Mark(s)
29:02 - Buy or Sell
35:42 - NHL Training Camp Talk
28:50 - Buy or Sell
43:43 - Who is on the "Hot-Seat" heading into the season?
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We are officially under a month away from the start of the NHL! With camps getting rolling and news still breaking, there was plenty for Jason and Frank to get to on a fresh edition of the podcast.
To start, they talked about some of the rookie camps going on around the league and if there are any teams we should be keeping an eye on. That eventually turned into a conversation about the Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras, who is still sitting without a contract as the regular season creeps closer. Frank gave us an update on that situation and Gregor talked about how ridiculous it will be if he doesn’t get a long-term deal soon.
They also dug into the Jake Sanderson extension that broke last week. The Senators defenseman got himself a nice $62 million guaranteed before ever playing in his 100th career NHL game. Was this a good deal for both sides? The guys debated it.
They also talked about a pair of interesting goalie situations from both conferences and whether or not there will be some teams scouring the waiver wire for help between the pipes when training camps conclude.
Tyler also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Florida Panthers, Auston Matthews, Tage Thompson, and an interesting head-to-head bet on Betano.
0:45 - Rookie watch
4:00 - Latest on Trevor Zegras
13:40 - Jake Sanderson’s extension
17:58 - Devon Levi & The Sabres
19:00 - Cam Talbot & The Kings
28:50 - Buy or Sell
42:40 - Seider & Power
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Jason and Frank are back after another summer hiatus to break down what’s going on around the hockey world.
They started by talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s been a busy few weeks for the Leafs front office with extensions for both Auston Matthews and Sheldon Keefe getting done. What’s next? A lot of people would assume that an extension for William Nyland would be the next item for Brad Treliving to check off and Frank gave some insight into that situation.
They also listed off some teams that they think are facing some serious pressure next season and also which teams they believe are true ‘tier one’ Stanley Cup Contenders. Frank listed off ten teams and Gregor said that’s too many, which led to a good debate about a few teams, one being the LA Kings.
Tyler hopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about some interesting betting lines that are available at Betano. Are people sleeping on the Coyotes? Can Crosby hit 30 goals? Will McDavid creep close to 60 again? Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on that.
They wrapped up the show by talking about some free agents that are still sitting unsigned, including the NHL’s iron man Phil Kessel.
1:30 - What’s next in Toronto?
4:40 - Teams facing pressure
12:50 - The goalie world
16:40 - The Oilers
24:05 - Tier one contenders
29:30 - Buy or Sell
45:30 - Unsigned free agents
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After another quick summer hiatus, Jason and Frank are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown. Off the jump, the guys caught up a bit and talked about the summer coming to a close and their kids going back to school.
The big news that’s dropped since their last podcast is that David Krejci will be retiring from the league. That means the Bruins won’t have their top two centres from last season and they don’t exactly have the cap space or assets to go out and make a huge splash.
Frank walked through the hurdles that exist when it comes to a potential move for someone like Mark Schiefele. He also talked about some other reasons why the Bruins may be taking a pretty big step back next season.
The Buffalo Sabres also made a trade this week, moving Ilya Lybuschkin to the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres now have some more flexibility and Jason brought up the possibility of them adding Patrick Kane during the season. Frank thinks that they’re a playoff team this year.
They also remembered the late Rick Jeanneret, who passed away this week at the age of 81.
Jonathan Toews made a statement and while he isn’t retiring, he announced that he’s taking some time off. Is this is for ‘Captain Serious’? Frank and Jason talked about that.
Tyler Yaremchuk then popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he talked about some futures bets that are available at Betano.ca one of which involves Connor Bedard.
6:10 - Krejci retires & the Bruins future
12:58 - Sabres make a move
17:25 - Toews makes a statement
22:30 - Flames and Jets
30:15 - Betano Futures Bets
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WE HAVE A TRADE! After a lengthy process for the San Jose Sharks, they have officially found a trade partner for Erik Karlsson. With a brand new episode of the DFO Rundown unfolding, Frank and Jason start the show by discussing the three-team deal that will send the Norris Trophy winner to the Pittsburgh Penguins. How will this trade affect all the teams involved heading into next season? Frank and Jason both provide their initial analysis of the Blockbuster trade.
Taking a look at some future lines from our friends at Betano, Frank gets Jason to give his predictions for some teams following their offseason moves. After a busy week in the NHL, the guys also shared their thoughts on Matt Dumba’s decision to sign with the Arizona Coyotes on a one-year deal.
Jumping from there, we look at the Oilers decision to hire Jeff Jackson and how that could impact the long-term future of Connor McDavid in Edmonton. Frank and Jason also hit on the latest UFA/RFA news around the league.
0:36 - Erik Karlsson Trade Talk
3:50 - Initial Trade Analysis
8:47 - Are the Penguins a Cup Contender?
10:33 - Trade Aftermath : Montreal Canadiens
13:07 - Trade Aftermath : San Jose Sharks
23:09 - Betano Predictions
29:16 - Matt Dumba Signing
36:45 - Oilers and Jeff Jackson
44:50 - UFA/RFA News
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With the summer news continuing to file in, we have a brand new episode of the DFO Rundown to keep you up-to-date! Frank and Jason start the show by discussing the ongoing trade rumours surrounding Erik Karlsson. What is the likely landing spot for the former Norris Trophy winner? Frank and Jason discussed why the Pittsburgh Penguins could be the team to watch in the Karlsson sweepstakes.
As player arbitration cases remain ongoing this offseason, the guys share why the Edmonton Oilers may be in the most challenging spot. Frank and Jason also share the details surrounding the completed arbitration cases.
Jumping for there, we look at the current state of the Eastern Conference. Are the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres’ able to make the leap into Playoff hockey next season? Which teams will be taking a step back? They also hit on the Washington Capitals and the many questions facing that franchise.
1:41 - Erik Karlsson Update
19:30 - Arbitration News
20:58 - Oilers Talk
35:02 - Troy Terry arbitration case
37:27 - Current Status of the Eastern Conference
41:57 - Trouble in DC?
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With some news breaking in the last 24 hours, we have a brand new episode of the podcast to break it all down. Tyler filled in for Gregor today as he and Frank talked about the Alex DeBrincat trade that finally came to fruition. It seemed like Detroit was always going to be the spot he landed, so what was the hold-up? Frank gave some insight into that.
From there, they talked about the situation involving Filip Zadina in Detroit and also what the Ottawa Senators could get up to with their $5m+ in cap space. This led to some speculation about where UFA forward Vladimir Tarasenko could land.
Some other news that we got from the past week around the NHL involves Kings Captain Anze Kopitar signing a two-year extension with the club. The list of players filing for salary arbitration also came out this week. Frank gave us the cases that he finds the most intriguing.
They also hit on why the Calgary Flames have been so quiet this summer and the latest on the Tony DeAngelo to the Hurricanes trade that has been held up for quite some time.
1:10 - DeBrincat to Detroit
5:50 - Tarasenko to OTT?
14:28 - Zadina walks away from money
19:05 - Kopitar’s new deal
23:45 - John Gibson
30:05 - DeAngelo trade
43:25 - What’s going on in Calgary & Winnipeg?
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Frank and Jason are back with a holiday Monday edition of The DFO Rundown. We are three days into NHL Free Agency and there have been plenty of headscratching moves. They guys eventually got to the signings that left them wondering what direction some teams are heading into but they started off by talking about their favourite moves from the early days of free agency.
The New York Islanders were very active, but in the wrong way. The same could be said about the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins. They went down as the losers of the day. So did teams like the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken, but for the opposite reasons. Those two didn’t add much and don’t look like playoff teams right now.
They also spent some time talking about the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and New York Rangers.
Tyler hopped in with a hot take edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Leafs, Predators, Kings, and Vladimir Tarasenko.
1:10 - Favorite signings
4:50 - Teams who stayed quiet (CGY, SEA)
15:50 - What are the Islanders doing?
22:40 - Questionable moves in Pittsburgh
26:50 - The Canes new blueline
31:30 - The Sabres summer
43:10 - Preds make big moves
1:04:10 - Potential offer sheets
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Draft week in Nashville has come and gone. Heading into the week there were a lot of rumours about big trades and nothing really came to fruition as the league gathered at Bridgestone Arena. Why were things so quiet? Frank and Jason dug into that today on the pod.
We did see a few moves like the Josh Bailey trade and subsequent buyout, the trade the Blackhawks made to acquire Corey Perry’s rights, and the Oilers move to clear out cap space. Frank talked about the chances that Perry actually signs in Chicago and Jason gave some insight into the Oilers decision to move on from both Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin.
From there, they talked about what they’re expecting to happen when July 1st when free agency opens. This year’s free agent class doesn’t feature a lot of high-end options, but there are plenty of useful players. They offered up a few predictions on what could happen this Saturday.
Tyler also popped in for a fresh edition of Fill in the Blank to ask the guys about JT Compher, Blake Wheeler, and the rest of the decisions that the Jets have to make.
0:42 - Draft recap
8:55 - Day two trades
20:15 - The goalie carousel
24:40 - Capitals' & Islanders' offseason plans
38:59 - Fill in the Blank
45:30 - Oilers RW options, market for Soucy
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It’s draft day in Nashville and there is a lot going on around the NHL. We had a handful of big trades yesterday and there are still a bunch of big rumors flying around.
To kick off today’s podcast, Jason and Frank talked about where Matvei Michkov could wind up. As we draw closer to the draft, there are rumblings that he could go as high as second overall. Frank gave some insight into that and Gregor talked about why Michkov should be a top-five pick.
Frank had some new names on his trade targets board and shared those on the pod. That led to some talk about the news we did get yesterday like the Toffoli trade out of Calgary.
They also broke down the Alex Newhook trade. The guys were kind of on opposite sides when it comes to who won this deal. Frank also pointed out an interesting connection that could be the reason why the Canadiens gave up two good draft picks to bring in the former first-rounder.
1:00 - Where will Michkov go?
4:00 - The Habs & 5th overall
11:15 - New trade targets
14:00 - Newhook trade
16:25 - Toffoli lands in NJ
18:50 - The market for Karlsson
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The crew is live in Nashville, Tennessee for a draft week edition of the podcast. There are a lot of rumors flying around as the league all convene in ‘The Music City’ for the NHL Draft.
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Kevin Hayes, and Torey Krug have all had their names thrown around over the last few days and Frank gave an update on the status of a few deals that we’ve been hearing about over the last 48 hours.
There are a handful of General Managers who will be very busy this week including Craig Conroy in Calgary, Danny Briere in Philadelphia, and Doug Armstrong in St. Louis. Frank says that there’s a chance that Armstrong moves two of the three first-round picks that he owns. Gregor gave some names that he thinks could be fits in those markets.
When it comes to the actual draft, the biggest question is where will Matvei Michkov go? The Russian prospect is undoubtedly one of the best talents in the draft, but his contract status in the KHL could hurt his stock. Frank gave one team that he thinks could take the risk.
Tyler hopped in for a Nashville-themed edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the vibes in Tennessee. They also talked about the NHL Awards before getting to their interview with Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekäläinen. He talked to the guys about his plan with the third-overall pick, his busy start to the offseason, and what else he hopes to accomplish this summer.
1:22 - Kings & Dubois
7:05 - The Flyers’ plans
19:10 - Blues & their first-rounders
24:00 - Where will Michkov go?
28:10 - The Coyotes & their picks
42:40 - The Jets & Hellebuyck
45:50 - NHL Awards
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We knew this summer could be a busy one for new Flames GM Craig Conroy and it’s sounding like that will be the case. To start today’s podcast, Frank gave an update on the Lindholm, Hanifin, and Backlund situations. Gregor gave his thoughts on what they should do in Calgary and floated out the idea of Conroy holding onto these assets, even if they don’t sign extensions.
From there, Frank asked Jason about what Wild GM Bill Guerin could get up to this offseason. They have a clear need down the middle, but can they afford to bring in a legit number one centreman? They dissected the cap situation in Minnesota and debated whether or not the Wild have an appetite to make a big splash. Frank also listed some other teams that will be in the market for a high-end centre this summer.
They then talked about the 2023 HHOF class, which is being dubbed ‘The Year of The Goalies’. They gave their thoughts on the players who did get in and talked about some of the players who were once again snubbed.
1:00 - Flames update
18:50 - Summer ahead in Minnesota
26:30 - HHOF Class of 2023
37:30 - Buy or Sell
43:00 - Flyers trade targets
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We are back with a Monday edition of the podcast and to start things off, they dug into the Vancouver Canucks decision to buyout Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The move opens up a lot of cap space for this summer, but means his deal will be on the books for eight more seasons. Was it worth it? Frank and Jason debated it and also talked about where ‘OEL’ goes from here.
Tyler popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank as well. He asked the guys about offseason plans for the Avalanche and Red Wings and which Canadian teams could also go the buyout route.
Eric Tulsky joined to show at the 25 minute mark. The Carolina Hurricanes Assistant GM career path is one of the most unique in the NHL. He talked to Jason and Frank about when he first got bit by the hockey bug, his career before jumping into the NHL world, and how he sees the impact on analytics in the sport changing.
He’s also been in the mix for a lot of opening General Manager jobs. He gave us some insight into those processes and what he’s learned from getting to talk to teams.
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0:37 - Golden Knights parade
3:00 - OEL buyout
11:35 - Fill in the Blank
27:05 - Eric Tulsky joins the show
35:05 - The evolution of analytics
39:35 - Hockey & AI
50:05 - The Canes Structure
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We are now officially in the offseason. Frank and Jason started the show with a little bit of talk about the Vegas Golden Knights winning The Stanley Cup and their cut-throat journey to becoming champions. Jason dismissed the idea that Golden Knights fans have had a tough six years while Frank pushed back on that.
They then dug into the offseason talk. They started with the buyout window and then went on to talk about potential offer sheets. One team that could be vulnerable: the Edmonton Oilers. Could another team be interested in targeting Evan Bouchard? They debated that.
Tyler then hopped in for Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Jason Spezza hiring in Pittsburgh, how many buyouts we’ll see, and which one of the Panthers or Golden Knights has a better chance of getting back to the big dance next season.
To wrap up the show, Jason shared his thoughts on the recent media layoffs, which affected his daily show in Edmonton. He and Frank talked about the opportunity that comes with fresh starts and that led into a conversation about both the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames and the big decisions that they’re facing this summer.
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0:45 - VGK wins The Cup
4:40 - Buyout window opens
6:05 - The cap space conundrum
10:30 - Bouchard offer sheet
22:40 - Buy or Sell
40:25 - The Jets offseason
45:30 - The Flames offseason
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Lord Stanley will be in the building when the puck drops on game five of The Stanley Cup Final. The Vegas Golden Knights hung on to win game four of the series in Florida and now have a chance to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Frank and Jason started the show by discussing what went down in game four, the uncertainty around the Panthers’ injuries, and what they need to do to get back in this series.
The guys also broke the Damon Severson sign and trade. The offseason hasn’t even officially started yet and we have already seen a sign and trade and a three-way trade. The Blue Jackets have loaded up their blueline and now, the question is what can they do with their forward group in order to get back to the playoffs.
In a new edition of Buy or Sell, things got intense as Tyler asked Frank and Jason about which centreman the Blue Jackets should target and it turned into a spirited debate about a certain player and if he’s going to be worth more than $8 million on his next deal.
They wrapped up with some quick thoughts on the Ottawa Senators' ownership situation, which seems to be getting very messy and the Flames' decision to make Ryan Huska their new Head Coach.
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0:40 - Panthers on the brink
6:40 - Cassidy’s impact
12:00 - Is this the end for Kessel?
21:59 - RFA’s & Qualifying Offers
31:40 - Fill in the Blank (CBJ, Lindholm, D-man market & Doan to Toronto)
52:50 - Flames summer & new Head Coach
58:10 - Senators’ ownership
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We got off-season action! It’s only the beginning of June, but this week we saw the first blockbuster of the offseason as the LA Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Columbus Blue Jackets pulled off a three-team trade. Jason and Frank started the podcast by breaking down what each team gained in the deal. Was this a true win-win-win? They debated it off the jump today.
The teardown is just starting in Philly, which lead to some talk about the future of Carter Hart. Frank says he’s really on the trading block while Gregor threw some cold water on one of the rumoured destinations for the Flyers goalie. They also talked about who else Danny Briere could be looking to trade in his first summer as Flyers GM.
That wasn’t the only news of the week though. Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens agreed to a big extension, which gives Kent Hughes and the Habs’ front office a lot of cost certainty as they continue their rebuild. The LA Kings also used their new-found cap space to sign Vlad Gavrikov to a two-year deal. The team reportedly wanted to go long-term with him, but the Russian defenseman wanted to bet on himself. Frank questioned that move.
Tyler also hopped on for a new edition of Buy or Sell, brought to you by UFC 289. He asked the guys about the chances that we see another three-team trade this summer, Trevor Zegras’ next deal, and the market for Alex DeBrincat. They wrapped the show with a quick Stanley Cup Final predication.
3:50 - The 3-team trade
12:40 - Carter Hart rumours
22:10 - Caufield extension
22:30 - Gavrikov bets on himself
31:30 - Buy or Sell
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The Vegas Golden Knights are now just three wins away from winning The Stanley Cup after taking down the Florida Panthers in game one of their series. Jason and Frank kicked off today’s episode by talking about the Golden Knights scoring five goals, the goaltending matchup in this series, and how Florida can bounce back.
From there, they talked about some of the high-end goalies that are on the trade market this summer. Frank gave some insight into the futures of both Connor Hellebuyck and John Gibson while Gregor speculated on where each of those two could land. The Penguins and Kings are two teams that could be looking for upgrades between the pipes.
Tyler then hopped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank presented by UFC 289. He asked them about how busy the Jets will be this summer and who will be the starting goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
To wrap things up, they talked about the hiring of Mike Babcock in Columbus. Has he changed his ways? They debated that and talked about the fit between the Stanley Cup Champion and the group of players that the Blue Jackets have.
We also heard from Commissioner Gary Bettman about a handful of topics including the Salary Cap not going up very much this summer, the future of the Coyotes, and the investigation into the 2018 World Junior team.
0:25 - Stanley Cup Final
13:45 - Goalies on the trade market
22:30 - Fill in the Blank pres. by UFC 289
36:25 - Babcock to CBJ
43:40 - Dubas’ next steps in PIT
50:55 - Bettman’s Press Conference
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We got breaking news while we recorded today’s podcast! The Pittsburgh Penguins named Kyle Dubas their new President of Hockey Operations. Why did Dubas choose this spot? Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on that to start the show.
With a few days off before the Stanley Cup Final gets going, we got some news to chew on in the NHL. To kick off today’s podcast, Jason and Frank dug into the Brad Treliving hiring. He seemed like the obvious candidate, so the move wasn’t shocking. The guys explained why they like this hire and also, what’s on Treliving’s to-do list this summer.
What does this mean for the futures of Matthews and Nylander? What about Head Coach Sheldon Keefe? Frank had some insight into that and Jason gave his thoughts on what Matthews’ next contract should look like. They also tried to cook up a mock trade between the Leafs and Hurricanes that involves Mitch Marner.
From there, they got into the Nashville Predators hiring of Andrew Brunette. Frank was fired up about how the team handled the dismissal of John Hynes and Gregor also wondered about how quickly he could pop up with all the smoke that he’s talking to the New York Rangers.
Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell brought to you by UFC 289. He asked the guys about buy outs, potential moves in Toronto, and more.
0:40 - Dubas to the Penguins
12:47 - Leafs hire Treliving
21:20 - Does Matthews deserve a raise?
27:10 - Canes and Leafs mock trade
35:58 - Brunette to Nashville
40:05 - Open coaching spots
50:30 - Buy or Sell
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The hockey calendar is slowing down, the but Western Conference Final is just heating up. The Dallas Stars have pushed the Golden Knights to game six and tonight, they have a chance to make history by bringing this series to a seventh game. Frank and Jason talked about that and the history being made in the NBA to start today’s podcast.
While all of this is going down, the Florida Panthers are just sitting at home. Is all of this rest going to hurt them? Frank worries about Sergei Bobrovsky, who was as hot as he’s ever been. Could all of this time off throw him off his game?
They took a break from talking NHL for a bit and talked about some of the other hockey going on around the world. The IIHF World Championships delivered some stunning results including Latvia defeating USA to win bronze and Germany making it all the way to the finals before ultimately losing to Canada.
Tyler then hopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about some big decisions
0:55 - Stars coming back
7:40 - Panther’s chances
10:40 - World Championships
22:00 - Buy or Sell
40:00 - Coaching vacancies
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We are potentially less than 24 hours from officially knowing what this year’s Stanley Cup Finals matchup will be. The Florida Panthers finished off their sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes in dramatic fashion last night and now tonight, the Vegas Golden Knights have a chance to do the same in their series against the Dallas Stars.
Jason and Frank talked about each of those series and debated who’s going to be this year's playoff MVP to start today’s show. They also talked about what’s next for the Hurricanes after their season came to an end. Do they need to make sweeping changes?
From there, they dug into Frank’s Top 50 Free Agents list. Even though there might not be any elite skill in this year’s class, there are still plenty of intriguing names on the market this summer. Gregor says as always, it’s buyer beware at this time of year and he says there are more mistakes than home runs in free agency.
Tyler hopped in for Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about Jamie Benn’s cross-check and which non-playoff teams could be the most active this summer.
They wrapped up the show by having a good laugh about the fake Frank Seravalli account that tricked a lot of hockey fans with a wild Tage Thompson rumour this week.
2:00 - Panthers sweep Hurricanes
15:40 - Hill powers Golden Knights
19:40 - Free Agent talk
36:02 - Fill in the Blank
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Frank and Jason are back with a holiday Monday edition of the podcast, at least if you’re in Canada. If you’re in the United States, like Frank, it’s just a normal Monday version of the show.
To start the show, they dug into the weekend results from each of the two Conference Finals. The Carolina Hurricanes can’t seem to solve Sergei Bobrovsky and as a result, are down 2-0 to the Florida Panthers after starting the series on home ice. Can the Canes find their offense or are the Panthers going to coast through this series?
The Stars had a great chance to even up their series vs the Golden Knights but some late-game gaffes cost them and now they’re down 2-0 heading back home. Can they turn it around and save their season?
They then turned to some off-season topics and started with the big moves in Toronto. Jason and Frank both had some passionate thoughts about the way Kyle Dubas exited his job and the stunning manner in which the Leafs moved on from him as General Manager. They also hit on the expected hiring of Craig Conroy as GM in Calgary and what he’ll need to do this summer with the Flames roster.
Frank also had some info on some other openings around the league and the ownership situation in Ottawa.
Tyler also had some fresh Buy or Sell questions before the end of the pod.
1:00 - Conference Finals Recaps
11:45 - Leafs move on from Dubas
19:40 - Penguins GM opening & Sens ownership
25:50 - Buy or Sell
40:42 - Conroy to be Flames GM
44:35 - Blue Jackets HC job
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The Conference Finals are finally getting underway after a few days off. Jason and Frank eventually got to previewing the two series that will decide who ultimately battles for The Stanley Cup but first, they had to dive into the story that has been dominating the hockey world for the past 72 hours: the Arizona Coyotes arena drama.
The league says they’re going back to The Mullett Arena for the 2023-24 season, but why? Frank says it’s not a long-term fix and the league needs to move on and Jason agreed. He also gave his thoughts on some of the rumoured landing spots should the Coyotes finally leave the desert.
Frank also had some new info on General Manager openings in Calgary and Pittsburgh. He thinks they could have their new hires in place by this time next week. Jason thinks the Flame's next GM is already in their front office and explained why Craig Conroy would be a great choice to be their next GM.
Tyler Yaremchuk joined the show to talk with the guys about the upcoming Conference Finals. He got the guys to fill in the rest of the bracket and also asked them about who’s the front-runner to win the Conn Smyth trophy.
1:10 - Coyotes arena drama
16:00 - Latest on open GM jobs
25:35 - Open Head Coaching jobs
32:20 - Fill in the Blank
43:40 - Canes vs Panthers preview
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The Stanley Cup will stay south of the border for another season. Both the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the weekend and now, changes could be coming in both of those markets.
Frank started the pod off by talking about a move that could be happening in Edmonton at the managerial level. Gregor took a look at what went wrong for the Oilers in their series against the Golden Knights. Was it a problem of depth? Were their big guns not good enough? The two debated that.
In Toronto, it seems like there could be even bigger changes. General Manager Kyle Dubas and Head Coach Sheldon Keefe are on the hot seat and we could know within 48 hours whether or not they’ll be back. The guys also talked about the roster that the Leafs have and who could be moved this summer.
There are also GM openings in Calgary and Pittsburgh. Frank gave an update on those two situations and talked about the move that the Philadelphia Flyers made last week.
Tyler also jumped in with Fill in the Blank brought to you by Betano. He asked the guys about some other organizations that could make GM changes and some players who will be unrestricted free agents in July.
To wrap up the show, Frank and Jason talked about the future of the Arizona Coyotes with their arena vote looming.
0:40 - Oilers eliminated
16:45 - Changes in Toronto?
29:15 - Flames & Penguins GM searches
32:20 - Flyers changes up top
34:05 - Fill in the Blank
45:10 - Coyotes arena vote
50:05 - Kraken vs Stars
53:55 - Senators ownership
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The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to roll along and every series is going to see a fifth game. The Toronto Maple Leafs were in danger of being swept last night but gutted out a victory in their series. The Carolina Hurricanes can be the first team to move on with a win tonight. Out west, each series is a best-of-three and with almost every game between them being a blowout, it’s hard to tell who has the edge.
Frank and Jason broke down all those series but first, they talked about Keith Jones and Danny Briere being brought in to run the hockey ops department in Philly. It’s a new era for the Flyers, but will it lead to a quick turnaround or will this be a long rebuild in the City of Brotherly Love?
Frank also talked about his experience being sequestered at the NHL Draft Lottery. He raved about the drama behind the scenes and also assured fans that the process is not rigged. That led to some talk about Bedard becoming a Blackhawk and what GM Kyle Davidson could do this summer to try and get the generational talent some help next season.
They wrapped up the pod with some talk about Canes forward Jordan Martinook and his incredible second round. Frank also talked about the lack of drama in round two.
0:40 - New era in Philly
8:40 - Oilers vs Golden Knights
19:40 - Draft lottery
26:50 - Buy or Sell
37:10 - Leafs vs Panthers
39:20 - Martinook: The unexpected hero
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The Stanley Cup playoffs continued to be widely unpredictable as the Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers just can’t stop winning. Frank and Jason dug into how each of the four second-round series are looking today on the podcast but first, with the draft lottery going tonight they started things off by spinning the wheel at tankathon.com and talking about potential landing spots for Connor Bedard. Tonight will be a franchise-defining moment for one NHL team.
We also got news over the weekend that the New York Rangers and Gerard Gallant have mutually decided to part ways, which Gregor said was a polite way of saying he’s been fired. Who are some potential candidates to replace him in ‘The Big Apple’? Frank gave some possibilities and Jason had a strong take on who should be the Ranger's next Head Coach.
There very well could be a coaching change coming in Toronto as well. The Leafs find themselves down 3-0 to the Florida Panthers in their second-round series. What’s been the biggest problem for Toronto? Their stars have disappeared, their depth looks weak, and goaltending hasn’t been great. The list is long and there could be big changes if the Leafs get bounced.
They also hit on the other series in the Eastern Conference and the two out west before getting to Tyler Yaremchuk, who had some fresh ‘Fill in the Blank’ questions ready for the guys.
0:45 - Draft lottery goes tonight
16:30 - Rangers move on from Gallant
23:05 - Leafs down 3-0
38:45 - Kraken up 2-1 on Dallas
42:20 - Devils vs Hurricanes
44:20 - Fill in the Blank
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As the Stanley Cup playoffs continued into Round 2, we picked up right where we left off. Only this time around, if a player finds the back of the net four times in one game, it might not guarantee a win for their team. It’s safe to say that the 2023 Playoffs have been full of drama and excitement thus far.
Breaking down the start of Round 2, Frank and Jason started the show by reviewing the four matchups ongoing in the league. Taking a look inside the Western and Eastern Conference, the guys shared their analysis after witnessing each game one.
Later on, in the show, Craig Button of the Kool Button podcast and TSN joined the show. By sharing his draft expertise, Craig was able to share how Connor Bedard compares to the other top NHL prospects in this draft year.
With there being some high-profile forwards in the draft class this year, Craig gave some praise to some notable Defencemen. Craig also shared with Frank and Jason some names that may be considered a mid-round gem, as he shed light on how teams can find elite talent in the middle rounds of the NHL draft.
Where is Connor Bedard going to play next season? That is one question that each lottery team looks forward to as we get closer to the Draft Lottery. To finish off, Craig shared which NHL franchise would be the ideal spot for Connor Bedard as he enters the league.
0:40 - 4 Goal Games
4:06 - Western Conference Round 2 Update
11:00 - Eastern Conference Round 2 Update
24:22 - Craig Button Joins the Show
25:06 - Bedard vs Other Top Draft Prospects
28:28 - Risk Factors in Drafting
35:20 - Top Defencemen prospects
41:12 - Drafting Goalies in Top Rounds
47:40 - Mid-Round Gems
56:41 - Craig’s Ideal Team for Connor Bedard
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What. A. First. Round.
The opening series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs lived up to the hype and then some. Sunday night alone saw the team that just set the record for most wins in a regular season lose on home ice, in overtime nonetheless, and the defending Stanley Cup Champions lost to the youngest franchise in the league.
How did those two teams pull of historic upsets? Frank and Jason started the show by digging into those two series and talking about what could happen over the summer for both the Bruins and Avalanche.
There is still one series still going right now. The Rangers and Devils will play game seven tonight and the guys also broke that down before continuing to go through the rest of the first round results. They hit on both the Oilers and Maple Leafs moving on to round two and predicted whether or not they can go even deeper.
To wrap things up, they talked about the comments made by Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Rick Bowness and the players reaction to it. Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell.
1:30 - Panthers upset Bruins
10:50 - Kraken take down Avs
16:45 - Devils vs Rangers Game 7
20:35 - Leafs end drought
31:40 - Cane’s second round opponent
34:20 - Stars vs Kraken preview
35:45 - Oilers vs Golden Knights
41:00 - Bowness calls out Jets
49:15 - Kings summer ahead
52:32 - Wild summer ahead
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We are on our fifth podcast of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and every single team is still alive. Now, that could all change tonight and that’s where Jason and Frank started today on the show. The Leafs can put away the Lightning tonight in game five of their series. If they lose tonight, how much pressure shifts onto their shoulders? They debated that. The Winnipeg Jets are also trying to stay alive tonight in their series against the Golden Knights. The Jets are hurting right now with multiple key players out of the lineup, can they still pull off the improbable comeback against the Golden Knights?
From there, they talked about Matt Tkachuk’s heroics last night in game five between the Bruins and Panthers. Frank says that Tkachuk is a top-five player in the NHL, but Gregor disagrees. They also talked about the other series going on right now. The Devils have won back-to-back games and now have a chance to take a 3-2 series lead over a Rangers team that is showing some serious flaws.
Tyler also popped in for Fill in the Blank, where he asked the guys about Frank’s first trade targets board of the offseason. They talked about Erik Karlsson, JT Miller, and more names on Frank's list. They also looked at the updated series odds on Betano.ca.
0:50 - Maple Leafs vs Bolts
13:20 - Jets trying to stay alive
17:08 - Panthers stay alive
24:58 - Avs on the brink
29:40 - Stars vs Wild & Oilers vs Kings
32:05 - Isles force game six
34:40 - Fill in the Blank
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Jason and Frank are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown and with one week of playoff hockey in the books, they had plenty to break down. Pretty much every series has been producing some intriguing storylines but officiating has stood out across the board. They started today's show by talking about the impact that the referees have been having so far in the postseason and they debated whether or not the league should allow the media to speak to officials after a game. From there, they talked about the Leafs and Lightning series, which got extra spicy in game three. Does this Leaf's team look different than the team in years past? Or are they doomed for the same fate?
The other two Canadian teams have had interesting weeks as well. The Jets are very much in their series against the Golden Knights, but can they overcome the loss of Josh Morrissey? The Oilers had a wild comeback victory to even up their series against the Kings, do they have what it takes to win what is now a best-of-three? Frank and Jason talked about that and went through some updated series odds courtesy of Betano.ca
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We are through three nights in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and there is no shortage of storylines. Frank and Jason went through every series and where things stand right now, but first they dug into what’s going on in Calgary. Frank explained what happened behind the scenes and why Brad Treliving decided to move on after almost a decade in the GM chair.
They then got into the big storylines from the playoffs starting with the goaltending controversy brewing down in Minnesota. After winning game one, the Wild switched up their starting goaltender and then got smoked in game two. Frank thinks this was the right decision and wondered if more teams will start looking at things the way the Wild do.
That wasn’t the only controversial topic from night three. A missed call in overtime between the Hurricanes and Islanders had Isles fans up in arms. Leafs fans are also upset that Michael Bunting was given a three game suspension. Frank and Jason actually sided with Leafs fans on this one, saying that they thought the punishment was too harsh.
They wrapped it up by talking about the teams that are in danger of going down 2-0 despite having home ice advantage. Which team needs a win the most? They gave their thoughts. They also brought in Tyler for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell.
1:05 - What happened in Calgary?
9:10 - The Wild goalie controversey
15:06 - Panthers vs Bruins
17:58 - Canes/Islanders
26:55 - Bunting suspension
34:25 - Favorites going down 2-0
43:00 - Buy or Sell
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Part two of our playoff preview is up now and after going through all four Eastern Conference matchups in episode 209, Jason and Frank turned their attention to the Western Conference where there are some very, very tantalizing matchups. Before they got into that though, they did talk about a few coaching changes that were made over the last week. Both Anaheim and Columbus made changes behind the bench and now there are two openings in spots where Connor Bedard could land. That led to some lottery talk now that the odds are finalized.
They finally jumped into the playoff previews, starting with the conference’s top seed, the Vegas Golden Knights, taking on the Winnipeg Jets. Can Connor Hellebuyck steal this series? Can Jack Eichel take a step forward in his first-ever playoff appearance? They debated these two questions.
Moving along, they dug into the Avs vs Kraken matchup which is a series that Frank thinks has sweep potential. It’s the first taste of playoff hockey for the Kraken and that fan base will be rocking for their home games, that’s the main reason why Gregor thinks they will steal at least one game from the Avs. The Oilers and Kings will also be meeting in a rematch of their epic first-round series from last year. In their 2022 series, Connor McDavid averaged two points per game. Can the Kings slow him down? Even if they do, the Oilers depth might be good enough to power them through according to Jason.
To wrap it up, they hit on the Wild and Stars, a series that might be the most evenly matched of the four. Jason and Frank outlined the keys to victory on either side of that matchup. Tyler also popped in with his picks and a new edition of Buy or Sell.
0:40 - CBJ & ANA Head Coaching changes
13:25 - Golden Knights vs Jets
17:30 - Avalanche vs Kraken
23:05 - Oilers vs Kings
35:30 - Stars vs Wild
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Part one of our Stanley Cup Playoff preview is here. Frank and Jason went through every series in the Eastern Conference today on the podcast. Before they got into the playoff talk though, they did hit on the sweeping changes that occurred in Pittsburgh on Friday with Ron Hextall, Brian Burke, and Chris Pryor all being fired after the franchise’s 16-year playoff streak ended. Could the Penguins be eyeing up Kyle Dubas to be their next General Manager? Frank answered that question on the show. They also quickly hit on changes that could come in Ottawa and Calgary.
They then jumped into the playoff previews, starting with the top-seeded Boston Bruins, who set multiple records during the regular season. Will it be a waste of eight days for the Florida Panthers, or do they have a shot at winning this series? Frank and Jason broke down if an upset is possible.
They then moved on to the series that a lot of people think could feature an upset. The Islanders got into the playoffs in the final days of the regular season and now, they’re facing a Hurricanes team that hasn’t been playing their best hockey down the stretch. Jason thinks an upset can happen but Frank isn’t taking the bait.
They also hit on the rematch between the Maple Leafs and Lightning, and whether or not the Leafs can exercise their demons and finally move on. The Bolts are hurting right now, but can they flip the switch for the playoffs. They wrapped it up with the ‘Battle of the Hudson River’ between the Rangers and the Devils. The two were once again split on who they thought were going to win this one
1:00 - Penguins clean house
8:20 - Bruins vs Panthers
16:20 - Hurricanes vs Islanders
22:40 - Maple Leafs vs Lightning
30:05 - Devils vs Rangers
34:50 - Fill in The Blank
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The final week of the regular season is here and there is still a lot left undecided. Frank and Jason did eventually get into the playoff races, but they started off by talking about who’s in the driver seat in the race for Connor Bedard. Coming in last only gives a team a roughly 25% chance of landing the first overall pick, but there are a lot of fan bases hoping their favorite teams lose out this week and increase their chances of landing the Regina Pats forward.
Last night, the Boston Bruins set the record for most wins in a season. Frank thinks this record has an asterisk next to it and explained why. Jason fought back a little bit on that. They also butted heads during their awards talk, specifically around San Jose Shark’s defenceman Erik Karlsson and his Norris Trophy chances. Things got heated as they debated how much voters should value points in the race.
They then got into the playoff races for each conference. Pittsburgh and Calgary are both in big trouble, do either have a chance? Frank and Jason debated that before getting into some of the seeding races. There is only one series that’s already determined, so there is a lot to play for in the next five days.
Tyler Yaremchuk then jumped on for Buy or Sell, which started off with a very cheesy debate. They then got into some of the spicy quotes we got this weekend from Bo Horvat and Chris Wideman. They wrapped it up with some talk about how many 60-goal scorers we could see next season.
2:40 - Bedard Watch
4:30 - Bruins record season
14:20 - Awards talk
32:10 - Playoff races
49:15 - Buy or Sell
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Jason and Frank are back with episode 207 of The DFO Rundown, brought to you by Betano.ca. To start things off today, Frank outlined a new piece he’s working on for the site that goes into the total amount that teams spend on players. The salary cap was supposed to mean that all teams spend the same on players, but that’s not the case. Frank told us who the biggest spenders are around the league and Jason gave his take on how that correlates to winning.
Injuries are a big story right now around the league with both the Avalanche and Lightning, last year’s Stanley Cup Finalists, dealing with a barrage of injuries. Cale Makar, Tanner Jeannot, and others could be missing as those two teams prepare for their first-round series. Frank and Jason broke down all those situations and talked about the Bolt’s first-round matchup against the Maple Leafs, which is now locked in.
They also hit on the Eastern Conference playoff race today on the show. The Penguins are limping to the finish line while the Panthers continue their red-hot play. Who’s going to get it? They gave their thoughts on that and also talked about some higher seeds that could be vulnerable in the first round.
Tyler also stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked them
1:00 - Complete spending report
10:10 - Avs injuries
19:40 - Eastern playoff race
22:50 - Lightning injuries
30:55 - Western playoff race
44:00 - State of the Flames
47:20 - Fill in the Blank
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There are just two weeks to go in the regular season and things are still largely undecided in both conferences. Frank and Jason dug into things today on the pod but before that, they had an impromptu discussion about the state of the NHL. They talked about new NHLPA Head Marty Walsh and his potential impact, how the league’s growth has been stunted, and where they need to improve on things. That led to Tyler telling a story about Frank and Jason’s reputation with the kids on TikTok.
They also talked about the fact that offence is up again this season and whether or not this trend is sustainable. Jason has some numbers that point to this change not being an anomaly.
With some teams gearing up for the playoffs, others are getting ready for busy summers and for some teams, coaching changes could be coming. Frank gave his list of coaches that could be on the hot seat and talked about how many jobs could open up this month alone.
They also each gave some trade ideas that they believe could come to fruition this summer. They each had one for a Canadian team and they were spicy. They also dug into the playoff races before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a little Buy or Sell, brought to you by Betano.
12:50 - Offence is up
20:50 - Coaching changes
29:38 - What if Calgary misses?
33:25 - Mock trade proposals
40:05 - Playoff races
49:00 - Buy or Sell brought to you by Betano
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There just a few weeks left in the regular season and the races are really starting to heat up. The Flames and Predators are still alive thanks to the slumping Winnipeg Jets. Can the Preds really slip into the playoffs after selling off at the deadline? Jason and Frank talked about that today on the pod.
Want to know how much pressure the Panthers are under? Just go watch how their Head Coach Paul Maurice acted on the team’s bench last night. They guys started the pod by joking a little about what makes them lose their minds like Maurice. It also led to a conversation about whether or not the NHL is protecting their officials too much right now. Frank thinks the league is getting a little bit soft when it comes to how they coddle their referees.
They also broke down Frank’s Top 50 Unrestricted Free Agents list starting at the top with Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting. Frank got ratio’d on Twitter for putting him there, but he explained why it made sense. Gregor compared him to another former Leaf that left in free agency and found success in his new home: Zach Hyman. They also hit of Tyler Bertuzzi, Vlad Gavrikov, and John Klingberg.
They wrapped things up by ranking the teams in each conference and Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for a little Buy or Sell brought to you by Pointsbet Canada.
0:40 - Maurice & the Panthers
4:30 - Western playoff race
21:40 - Upcoming UFA class
31:50 - The Wild stay hot
36:00 - Pacific seeding battle
49:50 - Buy or Sell
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It was a hectic weekend around the NHL with both conference's playoff races still not over yet. The Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, and Nashville Predators are all on the outside looking in and haven’t exactly taken the bull by the horns over the last seven days. On the other hand, the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins could have put those teams right out of it with a solid hot streak and neither of those teams has been able to do that. That means the final few weeks of the regular season should be very interesting.
Frank and Jason talked about that today on the pod. Before that though, they recapped Frank’s week off and his trip to Disney World. He’s been a handful of times this year and talked about his disdain for the whole experience. Jason has never been and is planning on taking his boy, but Frank gave him some insight into how things work and kind of scared him off of the idea.
They also talked about the playoff format, the LA Kings heading into the playoffs, and Auston Matthews tremendous weekend. The talk for a lot of teams right now is about peaking at the right time and playing their best hockey as they head into the playoffs and both the Kings and Leafs have been hitting their stride. Tyler Yaremchuk also got the guys to guess some price tags on players eligible for extensions this summer.
8:15 - NHL playoff races
12:00 - Lottery talk
19:05 - Matthew’s finding form
23:30 - Playoff format
30:15 - Kings heading into the playoffs
38:05 - Fill in the Blank for Pointsbet Canada
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It was a wild weekend around the NHL as playoff races continue to heat up. We had multiple 7+ goal outputs from different teams around the league and some of the teams that were victims of those offensive explosions were teams that were in the mix. Frank and Jason opened up the show by talking about the sliding Penguins, who are just barely hanging on in the Eastern Conference with the Florida Panthers lurking. Will they hold on?
If they miss, could Ron Hextall pay the price with his job? It could happen and Frank also talked about an interesting story out of Toronto that ties into a possible GM change in Pittsburgh.
From there, they went out West where it seems like nobody wants to grab a hold of the playoff race. The Jets, Predators, and Flames all continue to play very average hockey and it’s led to the wild card race staying wide open.
They also hit on McDavid’s race to 150 points before bringing in Tyler for a new edition of Fill in the Blank brought to you by Pointsbet Canada where he asked the guys about the upcoming free agent class in the NHL.
0:40 - Penguins slide
6:08 - Dubas to Pittsburgh?
10:50 - Western playoff race
16:30 - McDavid a lock for 150?
30:20 - Fill in the Blank
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Jason and Frank are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown and they kicked things off with some fireworks as they talked about the Jordan Binnington vs Marc-Andre Fleury “non-fight”. Frank says this was just another example of Binnington’s fake tough guy act. Gregor wanted to see the linesmen let them go at it.
That spilled into a conversation about the state of fighting in the sport. They talked about some talks that happened at the GM meetings about this topic and how some in the sport want to see an end to fights after clean hits. The QMJHL is also becoming the first major junior league in Canada to outlaw fighting completely.
The NHL has two 100-point scorers already this year, and they’re both on the same team. The guys talked about Draisaitl’s remarkably productive season, if he’d be able to do it without 97, and where he ranks all-time amongst European centremen. Is he going to be the best ever? They also talked about McDavid’s remarkable season, which led to some talk about Connor Bedard and who’s doing the best tank job right now in the NHL.
Tyler hopped in with some Buy or Sell questions which started with one about McDavid’s historic season. He also asked them about which second seed has the best chance to catch their respective division leader. He wrapped it up with some talk about a very unique way that Gregor uses a frying pan.
4:30 - Binnington vs Fleury
9:00 - Fighting in the game
30:15 - McDavid & Draisaitl
36:30 - Draft lottery talk
39:15 - Buy or Sell
48:24 - Svechnikov injury
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Frank and Jason are back for another Monday edition of the pod. There was some major news late last week with the Flyers moving on from General Manager Chuck Fletcher. They broke down what led to this firing, where the Flyers go from here, and Frank gave some insight into Danny Briere’s chances of being named the full-time General Manager.
They also talked about what’s expected to be tabled at this week’s GM meetings down in Florida. From the salary cap to fighting, there will be some pretty big topics on the table as all 32 GM‘s meet up for one of their annual meetings.
We are over a week removed from the NHL trade deadline as well, which means we have a pretty good sample size for some players on their new teams. Jason brought up two players in particular who are off to surprisingly strong starts with their new clubs and one of them could have a big impact on how the playoffs go in the Western Conference.
They also dug into the playoff races and declared a few more teams as dead. Tyler also popped in for a new edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by Pointsbet Canada.
1:05 - GM Meetings topics
14:02 - Flyers GM search
26:50 - Deadline adds
34:30 - Playoff race update
42:00 - Fill in the Blank
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The conversation on the pod has shifted fully from trade talk to discussion about the playoff races and suddenly, there are playoff races in each conference. Last year, there was something to watch down the stretch in the Western Conference but no race at all in the East. This year, there are two teams in the West and a handful in the East who still have a legitimate shot at taking one of the final two wild card spots. Jason and Frank started off the pod by talking about which teams they like to keep things close in the final month of the season and which teams could slip out.
After giving their thoughts on teams that have a lot to play for down the stretch, they talked about teams that have their focus solely on the first-overall pick and Connor Bedard. They dug into which teams would be the best and worst fits from both a league perspective and a hockey perspective.
Tyler also popped in for ‘Buy or Sell’ brought to you by Pointsbet Canada. He asked the guys about Connor McDavid’s ridiculous season and relocation rumours.
6:00 - Western Playoff Picture
15:50 - Leafs & Dubas
24:00 - Best & worst spots for Bedard
34:30 - McDavid’s season
43:20 - Buy or Sell
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With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli sat down for a full breakdown of what happened over the last week in the NHL. They talked about which teams they feel made themselves better, which General Managers might be kicking themselves for not doing enough, and also which ones maybe went a little bit too crazy with their deadline spending.
As expected, there was a lot of talk about which teams did the best job of loading up but Frank and Jason also took some time to talk about which organization did the best job of selling off at the deadline. The Blues and Predators both made some tough decisions, but they could end up being big winners down the line.
They also talked about the Senators' playoff chances, the Sabres’ trade deadline moves, the Carolina Hurricanes' lack of activity, and some of the teams that stayed quiet.
Tyler Yaremchuk also joined the guys for a new edition of Fill in the Blank brought to you by Pointsbet Canada. He asked the guys about the Calgary Flames' plummeting playoff chances and more.
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3:40 - Calgary Flames
11:50 - Best & Worst deadlines
33:40 - Who was the best seller?
38:00 - Senators’ playoff hopes
41:50 - Questionable teams
48:00 - Salary cap projections
51:50 - Western playoff race
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Is this a deadline preview show? Or a deadline wrap up show?
We are still more than 24 hours away from the NHL trade deadline and most of the names at the top of Frank Seravalli’s Trade Targets board have evaporated. Chychrun, Kane, Ekholm, Gavrikov, Granlund, and more have all been traded since we recorded our last episode.
To break down all the activity we’ve seen over the last 48-72 hours, Frank and Jason went division by division to go through every team around the league. They started with the Bruins, who made two major moves today with the Pastrnak extension and the Tyler Bertuzzi trade, and then got to the rest of the Atlantic.
The West has not been as active, but some teams have made big moves. In the Central, the Avs have nibbled around the edges of the trade market and everyone is watching to see if the Dallas Stars will make a big splash.
They then went back to the Eastern Conference and looked at the Metropolitan division where the Rangers have loaded up but the Canes have been quieter than expected.
Back in the West, the Oilers and Kings have both made major adds. They finished up the show by talking about what else could go down in that division including a fascinating situation in Calgary where GM Brad Treliving is in a tough spot.
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1:55 - The Bruins busy morning
6:27 - Atlantic division
24:50 - Central Division
39:45 - Metropolitan Divison
50:00 - Pacific Division
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We got a couple of big moves this weekend in the NHL as things continue to heat up ahead of trade deadline. Timo Meier is off to the New Jersey Devils, Tanner Jeannot is now a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Vegas Golden Knights sacrificed a top prospect for Ivan Barbashev. Frank and Jason broke down all the news that we got over the last 48 hours.
Teams are making their moves early but there is still plenty that could happen over the next five days. The guys also gave their thoughts on some moves that haven’t happened yet. The Rangers appear to be a lock to get Patrick Kane, the Predators are open to moving Mattias Ekholm, and the Flyers have made it known that Kevin Hayes is available. There is a lot going on behind the scenes and Frank gave us the latest.
Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for Buy or Sell brought to you by Pointsbet Canada. He asked the guys about which GM is facing the most pressure, the K’Andre Miller spitting incident, and the odds on some teams to miss the playoffs.
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1:05 - Timo Meier Blockbuster
6:50 - Jeannot to the Bolts
14:30 - McDavid’s season, Oilers & Preds
21:40 - Kane to the Rangers?
25:40 - Latest on Gavrikov
28:30 - Is Kevin Hayes available?
33:40 - Sabres playoff chances
39:00 - Fill in the Blank
51:55 - The Wild
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Things are happening around the NHL. We had two trades yesterday and there will surely be more this weekend. We are basically one week from the trade deadline and there are still plenty of teams that want to get something done before then.
Frank put out his newest trade targets list and today on the pod, he broke down all the new names that have popped up on the trade market. Dmitry Orlov, Joel Farabee, and Tanner Jeannot are all players that could be moved. Frank and Jason also talked about the possibility of the Vancouver Canucks moving on from JT Miller less than a year after signing him to a massive extension.
They also talked about a pair of Eastern Conference powerhouses in Boston and Carolina and what they could do ahead of the deadline. Those two teams have been dominant almost all season long and could be looking to bolster their roster ahead of the deadline. Another team that’s heating up in the East is the New York Rangers and now there’s word that they could be interested in adding Patrick Kane just weeks after getting Vladimir Tarasenko. Frank gave us the latest on the Kane situation.
Tyler Yaremchuk also got the guys thoughts on the Golden Knights, Senators and some under-the-radar candidates that could be on the move ahead of the deadline.
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1:40 - Orlov on the block
4:30 - Could the Flyers move Farabee?
6:12 - Kapanen is available
11:50 - Tanner Jeannot in Nashville
18:30 - Bruins at the deadline
26:50 - JT Miller on the move?
30:15 - The Canes & Meier
36:05 - Buy or Sell
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What a weekend in the NHL! We got a big trade, some other substantial news off the ice, and it was a topsy-turvy week in the standings as well. To begin today’s podcast, Jason and Frank took a look at the Ryan O’Reilly trade that we saw on Saturday night. Kyle Dubas and company pushed their chips into the middle byu moving four draft picks, but are O’Reilly and Noel Acciari enough to push them past the first round? Frank also talked about why he has a problem with where the bar is being set in Toronto.
From there, they talked about the news that Jonathan Toews is going to be staying in Chicago this season as he continues to battle an illness. The Hawks won’t be able to get anything for their Captain, but Patrick Kane may have upped his trade value with a Sunday night hat-trick against the Maple Leafs. Jason also wondered about the potential availability of Max Domi.
They also looked into some teams that are going to be facing tough decisions. The New York Islanders haven’t been the dominant force some thought they’d be after acquiring Bo Horvat. The Washington Capitals are slipping and how a lot of pieces they could sell off. The Pittsburgh Penguins have games in hand on a lot of teams, but they are far from a lock to make the playoffs. It’s going to be a wild finish in the East.
Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank where he asked the guys about the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, and St. Louis Blues.
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1:58 - O’Reilly is a Leaf
15:10 - Toews, Kane & the Hawks
24:10 - Chychrun’s status
27:40 - Isles, Caps, Pens
36:00 - Fill in the Blank
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We are now just over two weeks away from the NHL trade deadline and with plenty of news potentially coming, we decided to drop today’s episode of the podcast a day earlier than usual.
To start today, Frank and Jason talked about the two big names in Chicago: Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. The market is changing for these players with Toews out of the lineup due to an illness and Kane having full control of his destination. Frank explained why Toews has plummeted down his trade bait board.
From there, Jason gave his thoughts on some of the new names that Frank has put forward on his board including Carson Soucy out of Seattle. They also batted around potential deadline strategies for teams like the Canucks, Oilers, and Hurricanes.
Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Montanas. He had some takes on the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, the Pacific Division ahead of the deadline, and Connor McDavid’s potentially historic season. The guys laughed at the ridiculous odds that Pointsbet Canada is offering for the Hart Trophy, which feels like it’s firmly in McDavid’s grasp.
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2:42 - Canes: Meier or O'Reilly
5:20 - Toews & Kane trade values
10:40 - Brock Boeser & the Canucks
15:20 - Karlsson & the Oilers
20:20 - Sam Lafferty
24:40 - Buy or Sell
36:21 - Puljujarvi & Foegele
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The guys are back with a post Super Bowl Sunday edition of the podcast. Frank was in Phoenix for the big game. To start the pod, they talked about that experience and what being in the building was like. Frank also gave his review on the half-time show and talked about his Eagles collapsing in the second half.
After the Super Bowl talk, they got into the other big news that came out of Phoenix this weekend. The Coyotes held Jakob Chychrun out of the lineup for trade-related reasons on Saturday night and it seemed like a deal was about to go down but here we are on Monday morning and Chychrun is still a member of the Coyotes.
What are the Coyotes looking for? Are the LA Kings really the team that’s most likely to land him? Frank gave us some insight into that.
That led to some talk about the three players available in Chicago: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Jake McCabe. Jason wondered if the Carolina Hurricanes could go all in and grab Patrick Kane. Frank thinks they might be looking at Timo Meier.
They then shifted over to the Pacific Division where the Vegas Golden Knights are suddenly in the market for a goaltender. Logan Thompson is hurt but regardless of his health, they’re likely going to be looking for a goalie ahead of the deadline. Frank also thinks they’ll look to add some scoring help and wondered about Patrick Kane as a fit.
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8:40 - Chychrun rumours
15:00 - Change of scenery
19:30 - Does Vegas need a goalie?
28:40 - What could the Canes add?
33:00 - Karlsson talk
35:40 - Fill in the Blank
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We are now just 21 days away from the NHL Trade Deadline and we’ve now seen our second massive trade of the season. That means Jason and Frank had a lot to discuss on today’s episode of The DFO Rundown.
They started things off by discussing the Vladimir Tarasenko trade. The Rangers are clearly loading up and this move makes them even more dangerous offensively. Frank thinks the trade was actually a big win for the St. Louis Blues though, who managed to get a first-round pick back in the move.
With both Tarasenko and Horvat now off the board, is the market going to pick up for Timo Meier? Jason thinks he might be the most impactful player who’s moved ahead of the deadline and shared some teams he thinks should be calling Sharks GM Mike Grier looking to swing something. One of the teams he listed is even in the Pacific Division.
Frank went on to share some insight into potential deadline plans for the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, and Winnipeg Jets before the guys welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Montanas.
To wrap up the show, Frank talked about his upcoming Super Bowl experience. He’s going to be on a plane later today and flying to Phoenix to catch his Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
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2:10 - Tarasenko deal
9:06 - Market for Barbashev
14:50 - Timo Meier
20:40 - Golden Knights deadline plans
28:00 - Minnesota Wild
35:30 - Jets could make a splash
39:50 - Buy or Sell
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Frank and Jason are back after a little All-Star weekend hiatus and they had a lot to breakdown, starting with the Bo Horvat extension on Long Island. Does this make the trade a clear win for Lou Lamiorello and the Islanders? Or did they just overpay for a player having a career year?
They also recapped All-Star weekend and talked about what went well and what the league should be looking to improve on going forward. There were issues around the length of events among other things that they discussed.
We also saw a trade on Sunday night as the San Jose Sharks moved defenseman Jaycob Megna to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. Frank talked about this move and Jason wondered about what else the Sharks could sell off ahead of the trade deadline. Sticking with trade talk, they also hit on the Penguins, Sabres, and Golden Knights.
To wrap things up, they talked about the playoff races that are forming in either conference and which teams they're keeping an eye on heading down the stretch.
3:45 - Horvat signs
9:50 - All-Star weekend
17:40 - Megna deal & Sharks future
27:55 - Penguins & their first rounder
38:30 - More deadline talk
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We are back together in-studio for episode 190 of The DFO Rundown. Frank Seravalli was in town for the big pond hockey tournament out at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge so he recapped how the weekend went. Tourism Jasper puts on a great tournament and the guys came back with some awesome stories.
They then got into the hockey talk. The league is slowly heading into the All-Star break so Jason and Frank gave their biggest positive and negative surprises from each conference. That led into a conversation about the Seattle Kraken and whether or not their success is sustainable. Should Ron Francis push some chips into the middle at the deadline? They talked about that and discussed a spicy trade proposal.
The conversation then got flipped and they dug into which teams have really failed to live up to expectations. Could the Senators become aggressive sellers and look to move on from a piece like Alex DeBrincat? Frank brought up the possibility of it.
Before moving on, they did the same exercise with individual players. Frank and Jason talked about a pair of Oilers and Sabres who are having career seasons.
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10:30 - Positive surprises
19:05 - Biggest disappointments
30:35 - Individual players
39:50 - Playoff races
45:05 - Fill in the Blank
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Episode 189 of The DFO Rundown was a special one. We’re almost 200 episodes in and this is one of the few times where all three of Frank, Jason, and Tyler were in the same room for the podcast. With Frank out in Edmonton for the weekend, they decided to meet up and crush out an in-person edition of the podcast.
To start things off, they talked about a very famous Edmonton event: The World’s Longest Hockey Game. Jason has played in it before and shared some stories while Frank really wants to try it.
They eventually got into some NHL talk starting with the red-hot Buffalo Sabres. Don Granato has his group in a playoff spot as we head toward the end of January. Are they legit? How did they turn around their culture this quickly? Frank and Jason debated that.
From there, they went out West where the Minnesota Wild appear to be falling apart. Matt Dumba and Ryan Hartman have both really struggled and have been healthy scratched. Is the amount of dead cap space on the books catching up to the team? Can they work their way back into a crowded Western Conference playoff picture? It’ll be one of the biggest storylines in the second half of the season.
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10:55 - The Sabres are rolling
15:20 - The Wild are slipping
22:30 - Avs/Sharks deal
25:55 - Hawks & Kane/Toews
32:00 - All-Star game memories
42:00 - Buy or Sell
53:30 - Kuzmenko’s new deal
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What a dramatic weekend in the NHL. We watched Bruce Boudreau’s time in Vancouver come to an end in a very public way. Frank gave some insight into just how this situation got as toxic as they did. Did management want to make a change earlier? They also talked about the spot that Rick Tocchet is now in as the Canucks new Head Coach.
They then went across Canada to talk about the news that Cole Caufield is going to miss the remainder of the season. The Canadiens have been moving up the standings recently, which goes against what a large part of their fan base wants them to do and that’s tank for Connor Bedard. From there, Jason and Frank naturally transitioned into the Florida Panthers, who traded their 2023 first round pick to the Canadiens at last season’s deadline. Right now, they’re on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture. Jason thinks they’ll get in while Frank has them as sellers.
Darryl Sutter also made some comments about rookie forward Jakob Pelletier, who made his debut on Saturday, that drew criticism. Is too much being made of this or was Sutter out of line? The guys gave their thoughts on it and then got into the current state of the Flames. Should they be looking to add ahead of the deadline?
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2:02 - Canucks & Boudreau
11:45 - Caufield done for the year
19:25 - Sutter’s comments on Pelletier
24:50 - Horvat’s future
34:55 - Fill in the Blank
46:10 - Ullmark’s record
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by Craig Button of TSN and the Kool Button podcast. Of course, how could you not start things off by talking about Connor Bedard. Craig talked about how he wrestled with using the term ‘generational’, the comparisons to Gretzky at the WJC, and where the best landing spot for him is. They also got Craig’s thoughts on Matvei Michkov, who his biggest wild cards are in this year’s class, and some of his draft philosophies. To wrap it up, Frank officially welcomed Craig to The Nation Network family with the announcement that the Kool Button podcast is joining the network!
Before getting to Craig, Frank broke some news about Max Pacioretty, who suffered another injury last night after working his way back into the lineup. It could be another long-term injury for Pacioretty.
From there they talked about some trade deadline topics and also about the Ivan Provorov situation. Should the Flyers have handled it differently? They also gave their thoughts on the different reactions to his decision.
To wrap up the pod, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Montanas and Pointsbet Canada.
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1:40 - Pacioretty injury
7:02 - Ivan Provorov
16:20 - Craig Button joins the show
18:50 - Bedard’s potential & ideal landing spots
26:35 - How teams look at Matvei Michkov
53:50 - Rapid Fire
1:02:55 - Buy or Sell
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor went around the league to check in on a handful of different storylines. To kick things off, Jason went in on the idea of fully getting rid of the shootout. Would a full ten-minute period of 3v3 overtime really work? That also led to some talk that the league needs to remake the point system.
From there, they dug into the Western Conference playoff picture. The Seattle Kraken just finished a historically successful road trip and now seem like a stone-cold lock to make the postseason. It's also possible that five teams from the Pacific Division will make the playoffs, which was also discussed on the show. The Vancouver Canucks likely won't be one of those teams as they continue to roll through a season filled with drama, the latest in which surrounds their Head Coaching situation with rumours about Rick Tochett swirling.
They then took a trip out to the Metropolitan Division to talk about the Flyers and their seeming lack of direction. Also, are the New York Rangers starting to look like Stanley Cup Contenders finally?
To wrap things up, they broke down the seven-year extension that the Minnesota Wild gave to young forward Matt Boldy. Is committing $49 million to a player with under 100 games played a good move? They debated that as the news rolled in live during the podcast.
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It's an all news edition of the podcast, the guys started off by talking a look at the latest chapter that is the Vancouver Canucks soap opera. Oliver Ekman-Larsson was made a healthy scratch this week and the team continued struggling their way through the 2022-23 season. Are changing coming? Is there even anything management can even do to turn this around right now? Frank and Jason gave their thoughts.
From there, they hit on the struggling Colorado Avalanche, who lost to the Chicago Blackhawks last night. It's starting to get late early for the Avs who still find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff picture. That led to some talk about other teams around the Avs like the Oilers, Flames, Blues, and Predators. They also talked about what the Seattle Kraken could look to do at the deadline. They wrapped up the show with some talk about the Winnipeg Jets, who are coming off a win and have first place in the Central Division firmly in their sights.
8:20 - The Vancouver Canucks drama filled season
26:40 - The Avs continues struggles
32:15 - Western Conference playoff picture
43:38 - Should the Kraken add?
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To start today’s show, Frank and Jason looked at a pair of intriguing teams in the Eastern Conference. The Detroit Red Wings have not been the model of consistency but they’re still in the hunt as we approach the second half of the season. Could Steve Yzerman look to be a buyer at the trade deadline? They also looked at the Florida Panthers, who are currently 16 points back of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Frank think’s it’s a lock that the Panthers will sell off at the deadline and listed some pieces that GM Bill Zito could look to move.
They then shifted their focus to the Western Conference. The Kraken have been one of the best road teams in the NHL and are looking more and more like a lock for the playoffs. The Blues got dealt a tough blow with some injuries but suddenly started playing even better and are back in the race. Also, the two teams who met in the conference finals last season have just been sputtering along all season.
Jason then welcomed in Brett Sutter to the show. He talked about playing in his 1000th career AHL game, the grind of his career, and being from one of the most famous hockey families in the sports history. There were some great stories from his long career and he talked about his plans for the future.
3:23 - Red Wings at the halfway point
6:10 - Panthers as sellers
12:18 - The Kraken stay hot
13:55 - The Blues run
15:40 - The Avs & Oilers
27:05 - Buy or Sell
39:09 - Brett Sutter joins the show
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Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor join us once again for another episode of the DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason start the episode by discussing the NHL All-Star game and voicing their opinions on the player selection process for All-Star weekend. After another World Juniors is in the books, Jason and Frank provide a recap. Frank has an NHL Trade Deadline countdown ongoing, and with the deadline 57 DAYS AWAY, Frank provided some insights on which teams have the urgency to make a move. Possible Patrick Kane transaction? Which team's 1st Round Pick is expendable? Frank and Jason dive into that.
Some teams have consistently found their "diamonds in the rough," and Frank and Jason explain the importance of scouting and finding these players in order to remain competitive for several years. Jason and Frank had their things to watch to close out this Friday's episode of the DFO Rundown. Connor McDavid's potential to hit 1,250 assists by the end of his career, who would be second in the Hart Trophy race, the Seattle Kraken road trip, and the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending.
2:38 - All-Star Game
15:05 - World Juniors Recap
18:15 - NHL Trade Deadline Look Ahead
32:30 - Teams & Their First Round Pick
41:00 - Things To Watch
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Jason and Frank are back after their holiday break and they have a lot to get off their chests. They started with the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won 11 straight games and could be looking to load up ahead of the deadline. Could Bo Horvat be the perfect acquisition for the Canes? Frank and Jason debated that. They also talked about which teams are in positions to go all-in ahead of the March 3rd deadline.
Today is the Winter Classic at Fenway Park between the Bruins and Penguins. Is the event getting stale? Frank says yes and while Gregor agreed, he doesn’t think that’s a problem. They talked about how the league could improve the yearly outdoor gamea or if it’s time to scrap it for a few seasons.
They then brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by Montanas!
3:15 - Carolina Hurricane's hot streak
19:35 - Capitals staying alive
26:20 - Bruins keep rolling & Winter Classic
36:55 - Blues injuries
41:15 - McDavid’s Triple Crown race
47:20 - Fill in the Blank
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It’s a holiday edition of the show as we put together our final podcast of 2022 today. Frank and Jason opened the show with some talk about the holiday season. From there, they touched on the NHL’s holiday schedule and how nice it is that the league gives its players and employees time to spend with their families.
They then hit on Elias Pettersson’s ‘flu game’ from last night. He popped home five points and scored the shootout winner, which is wild considering the team thought he would be too sick even to lace up his skates. They also touched on the Buffalo Sabres and whether or not they could look to be buyers at the deadline.
Oh, Frank also told a lockout story that involves, in his words, a “one night stand”. It was great.
Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a Christmas edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.
11:40 - The NHL’s holiday schedule
13:30 - ‘The Pettey Flu Game’
24:20 - The Buffalo Sabres
31:40 - The defensive market & Karlsson
43:20 - Buy or Sell
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Few NHLers know Alex Ovechkin better than Brooks Laich. In fact, only two players have spent more time on the same team as Alex Ovechkin during his career (Niklas Backstrom and John Carlson). So who better to join the pod to discuss ‘The Great 8’s’ milestone week than a guy who was there for a good portion of his 800 goals. What’s Ovechkin like in the room? What were Laich’s first impressions of a young Ovi? He answered all those questions and took us through what he’s been up to since his playing career ended. His business has taken him to almost every continent in the world and he had some fascinating stories.
Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for his weekly segment and asked the guys about Logan Thompson’s Calder Trophy case, the Metro division, and John Tortorella’s decision to bench the Flyer's leading scorer, Kevin Hayes, even though the team is averaging under 2.5 goals per game. He also shared some of the latest odds available on Pointsbet Canada.
2:30 - Ovechkin’s record week
6:55 - Brooks on Ovechkin
14:25 - First impressions of Ovi
31:40 - Rapid Fire
48:38 - Buy or Sell
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Frank is back from the Board of Governors meeting in Florida and shared with us what he learned from his time around some of the most important people in the sport. Could the cap go up by more than $1 million? Frank thinks it will, despite Gary Bettman’s comments.
From there, Jason talked about the controversial call last night that negated an Oilers overtime victory. McDavid wasn’t happy about it, but was he right to be upset? Gregor gave some insight.
He then asked Frank for the latest on Bo Horvat before getting into some other names that could potentially be available ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline in March. Could the Anaheim Ducks go full scorched earth and move some players that we currenty view as key pieces?
Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped in for a new edition of ‘Fill in the Blank’ delivered by Pointsbet Canada and DoorDash.
1:45 - Board of Governors recap
4:55 - McDavid’s comments
10:45 - Bo Horvat update
15:40 - Other names on the market
21:10 - Scorched earth rebuilds
25:58 - Fill in the Blank
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Frank Seravalli’s background was a beautiful blue sky with an abundance of palm trees as he’s in Florida for the upcoming Board of Governors meeting. He speculated about some of the potential discussion points that some of the most important people in the sport will be going through including the salary cap, the future of Gary Bettman, and some on-ice ideas.
From there, the guys hit on the surging Washington Capitals, the struggling Florida Panthers, and Darryl Sutters recent comments following a loss in Toronto.
Our guest today on the show was Brent Thompson, the Head Coach of the Bridgeport Islanders. Oh, he’s also the father of the hottest player in the NHL, Tage Thompson. We talked with Brent about where he was when Tage popped home five goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets and got his take on his son’s rapid rise to stardom in the NHL. He’s also getting set to coach against his other son Tyce for the first time ever later this week and he talked about that experience.
1:25 - Board of Governors agenda
7:55 - Capitals surge
9:30 - Panthers struggles
12:10 - Darryl Sutter’s comments
14:35 - Brent Thompson joins the show
47:10 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
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This was a big week for Jason Gregor. As the President (unofficially) of The Tage Thompson Fan Club, Gregor has been really enjoying the wild run that he’s been on and his second six-point performance of the season was an absolute masterpiece. Could this season be the best non-entry-level contract bargain in the salary cap era? He and Jason discussed that.
From there, they went around the Western Conference. They started with the Blues, who may be forced to make a tough decision regarding Ryan O’Reilly. They then went to the Colorado Avalanche, who could be in the market for a big-name forward. They then hit on the Vancouver Canucks, who are stuck in ‘NHL purgatory’ as Gregor put it.
To wrap things up, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for what some are describing as the most entertaining edition of Fill in the Blank we’ve ever had.
6:00 - Tage Thompson’s big night
14:00 - What do the Blues do?
19:55 - Avs targets
22:00 - The Canucks are stuck
29:35 - Fill in the Blank
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What a wild weekend it was in the NHL. The theme of the season has been streaks. From teams being on wild heaters, to long losing skids, to remarkable point streaks from a couple of the games stars. There have been some amazing runs this season.
Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about one team that has really struggled this season: the Washington Capitals. What could it look like if they become sellers? From there they talked about Tage Thompson’s hot streak, teams tanking and Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about Brock Boeser, Robertson/Marner point streaks, and the Boston Bruins.
They then welcomed in Aaron Portzline, who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic. Aaron has seen it all in Columbus as someone who has covered the team since they started in the NHL. He spoke about their struggles this season and where things have gone wrong for an organziation that was looking to turn a corner.
6:20 - Could the Caps become sellers?
11:20 - Tage Thompson’s run
19:00 - The Penguins
22:42 - Buy or Sell (Bruins, Boeser, Robertson/Marner)
34:00 - More on Boeser
36:30 - Aaron Portzline joins the show
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It’s December and that means the holidays are just around the corner. Jason started the show with a rant about how some parents handled a certain Christmas-time tradition for their kids.
They did eventually get into some big stories from around the league starting in the Pacific Division where seemingly ever team with the exception of Vegas is having a bit of a goaltending problem. Cal Petersen has already been sent to the AHL, should the Oilers follow go down that path to try and fix Jack Campbell? Jacob Markstrom has been wildly inconsistent for the Flames as well and the Canucks could be without Thatcher Demko for a while. There are a lot of teams out West with goaltending problems. Frank and Jason gave some insight into that.
From there they got into the Alex Formenton discussion. Why did he stay unsigned? Frank provided some context on that and talked about where he could go now since he’s ineligible for the remainder of the 2022-23 NHL season.
Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.
5:10 - Kings & Petersen
9:50 - Oilers & Campbell
15:45 - Flames & Markstrom
21:50 - Canucks & Demko
25:40 - Who should be the most concerned?
27:50 - Jason Robertson
44:20 - Alex Formenton
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After taking the back half of last week off for American Thanksgiving, Jason and Frank returned today with a new episode of the podcast. Off the jump, they talked about their weekends which featured Frank’s run in with an interesting uncle and Gregor had some takes on the World Cup.
They eventually did get into the hockey side of things and started by talking about the surprising number of comebacks we’ve seen over the last couple of days in the NHL. From there, they talked about Matt Murray’s strong play between the pipes for the Maple Leafs, the Kraken and their strong play through the month of November, and the Rangers struggles. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a couple of awards questions in a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.
Their guest today on the pod was Sara Orlesky. After 14 years with TSN, she’s now in a new role with the Winnipeg Jets. The team is off to an incredible start as they currently lead the Central Division. After not making the playoffs last season, there were a lot of changes for the Jets. They brought in Rick Bowness to be their Head Coach and they took the Captaincy away from Blake Wheeler. Sara talked about the impact of both of those moves and everything else that’s propelled the Jets to their red-hot start.
9:00 - Blown leads
12:30 - Matt Murray and the Leafs
15:55 - Kraken rolling through November
19:50 - The Rangers struggles
22:45 - Buy or Sell
29:25 - Sara Orlesky joins the show
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Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown. To kick things off, they talked about children's sports/activities and which ones drive parents the craziest. From there, they moved onto something that’s driving Leaf’s fans crazy: Auston Matthews' goal total. The Leaf's superstar is on pace for undergo 40 goals right now and only has two even-strength markers through 19 games. Is this concerning? Or will AM34 heat up?
Their big guest today was Chris Therien, the Philadelphia Flyers' all-time leader is games played. He talked about his battle with alcoholism and the book he wrote about both his struggles and triumphs. He also spoke about his career during Rapid Fire.
After that, Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Hart Trophy, Shane Wright, the Penguin's playoff chances, and Thanksgiving!
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5:30 - Auston Matthews
13:55 - Geno hits 1K
19:28 - Chris Therien joins the show
26:40 - Rapid Fire on his career
53:10 - Fill in the Blank
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Today to start the podcast, the guys got a little personal. Frank is struggling with what to get his wife for Christmas, especially considering what she’s asked for. He also has a problem with the youth hockey team he runs.
After that, they dug into the New Jersey Devils' winning streak. It’s now up to 11 games. For a team that most expected to be a fringe playoff contender, it’s been wild to watch them emerge as one of the best teams in the NHL. It’s been a season full of streaks. The Bruins have been dominant on home ice, teams like the Blues and Sabres have seen each side of things, and the Penguins have struggled to get going. Are they the team that should be the most concerned? Frank thinks so.
They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked them about Jakob Chychrun, the St. Louis Blues, and the Ottawa Senators. They also discussed Stanley Cup odds courtesy of Pointsbet Canada
10:05 - The Devils heater
12:00 - It’s been a streaky season
16:10 - Which teams should be concerned?
25:55 - Buy or Sell
36:40 - San Jose Sharks & Karlsson
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It’s Hall of Fame weekend in the world of hockey and that is where Jason and Frank started today on The DFO Rundown. The love shown to Bjore Salming over the weekend was incredible and the Leaf's tribute to their legend was the biggest story of the weekend. From there, they discussed this year's HHOF class which includes three Swedish players. It’s an interesting class as none of the NHLers inducted have won a Stanley Cup and that led to a debate about players who still aren’t in the Hall yet.
They then shifted their focus to the action on the ice over the weekend. The Devils can’t stop winning and the Canucks struggles continued. Will changes come in Vancouver? Frank seems to think so.
Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk then joined the show. He talked about his long career as both a starter and a backup. His 12-year run in the NHL had a lot of ups and downs and he spoke about his mentality through it all. He also shared his plans for retirement and they had some fun in Rapid Fire.
0:40 - Bjore Salming
3:00 - Hall of Fame debate
15:37 - Ruff & Devils Fans
17:40 - The Canucks slide continues
20:05 - Buy or Sell
29:30 - Devan Dubnyk joins the show
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The regular season is almost a month old and both the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks are tied for a playoff spot. It’s safe to say that the start of the season has not exactly gone the way most of us expected. The teams on hot streaks, like the Devils, Bruins, Jets, and Golden Knights, have kept them rolling for a long time. On the other hand, the teams on cold streaks, the Blues, Penguins, and Flames, have really struggled to snap out of them.
Frank and Jason took a trip around the league and answered a bunch of big questions. Who’s the most surprising division leader right now? Which division is most likely to produce the Stanley Cup Champion? Can the Kraken miss the playoffs? Will there be any big playoff races? Or could this season be just as boring as last year? How many goals will McDavid finish with? They got to all of that and they had Tyler Yaremchuk pop in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Doordash.
0:30 - Teams on extended skids
4:40 - Lack of playoff races?
6:30 - Surprising division winners
12:40 - Buy or Sell
26:30 - Jack Campbell’s struggles
31:30 - Do one of the Caps or Pens miss?
35:05 - Believers in the Kraken?
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An all news episode of The DFO Rundown is here to get your through your Monday afternoon. Frank and Jason kicked off the show with an in-depth conversation about the Boston Bruins signing and subsequent release of Mitchell Miller. What were the Boston Bruins thinking? Why did the NHL approve the contract? Was Don Sweeney pushed into this move? The two tried their best to answer all of those questions.
After that, they went around the league and checked in on a bunch of different teams. The Devils are still red hot and rolled through western Canada. The Kraken keep surprising us as well. Are they a legit playoff contender or is this just a team on a hot streak? They also touched on the Red Wings and Senators before getting to Tyler Yaremchuk for ‘Fill in the Blank’ delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked the guys about Connor McDavid, the Blues losing streak, and goaltending options on the trade market that the Leafs could consider. Frank and Jason wrapped up with some talk about coaches on the hot seat as well.
0:40 - Mitchell Miller and the Bruins
15:07 - Are you a believer in the Devils?
18:20 - The Kraken and the Red Wings
25:30 - The Senators struggles
42:05 - The Blue Jackets plan for the year
46:40 - Dorion’s vote of confidence for Smith
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We are past the point of early season overreactions and now getting to the point where it’s time to wonder if struggling team members can get things back on the rails. That’s where Jason and Frank started today on the podcast. The Blues, Penguins, Flames, and Senators are all struggling to varying degrees right now and the guys broke down what’s going wrong with each of those teams. They also hit on the Ryan Reynolds rumours and the Senator's potential sale.
They eventually did get to some positive surprises around the league starting with the New Jersey Devils. With Blackwood potentially out, will their goaltending hold up? They also hit on the Hurricane's strong run, the Kraken’s stunning start, and Erik Karlsson’s continued dominance. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Doordash!
3:40 - The Blues struggles
7:10 - Worst-case scenario for the Pens?
11:55 - Are the Flames disappointing?
17:30 - The Senators & Ryan Reynolds
21:05 - Disappointing players
23:20 - Are the Devils legit?
26:25 - The Carolina Hurricanes' hot start
28:00 - Karlsson’s bounce back
30:15 - The Kraken
35:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
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It’s Halloween night and we dropped a spooky edition of The DFO Rundown to celebrate the occasion. The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly spooked their fan base with their play early in the season and now, Sheldon Keefe might be losing some sleep as the team wraps up their western road trip. For Bruins fans, this start to the season has definitely been a huge treat. The team is rolling and David Pastrnak is shooting the lights out, which led Jason and Frank to talk about what his next contract could look like.
Tyler Yaremchuk then stopped by for a special Halloween edition of Buy or Sell delivered by our friends at DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Jets, Golden Knights, and also Erik Karlsson’s resurgence and if that could lead to the Sharks defenseman having trade value around the league.
They then got to their big guest of the week: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald. The team's had a quick turnaround after a few tough games to start the season and Fitzgerald talked about the culture change that the team has gone through over the last few years. He also hit on the current goaltending tandem and the emergence of the team's young core. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt are leading the way and are giving the fan base reason to believe that the Devils can compete for years to come.
5:31 - Leaf's struggles
18:10 - Pastrnak and the Bruins
22:10 - Trick or Treat
37:30 - Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald
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The guys are back with a fresh Friday edition of The DFO Rundown as they went around the NHL and dug into the biggest storylines from around the NHL. To kick things off, they looked at the team that’s surprisingly being talked about more than anyone: The Arizona Coyotes. It’s not because of anything they’ve done on the ice but instead how things are looking off the ice as they get set to play their first game on the ASU campus.
From there, they hit on a bunch of other teams. The Bruins are looking like a juggernaut early in the season, the Flyers are leading the Metro Division, the Canucks finally slid into the win column, and the New Jersey Devils are starting to find their groove after a slow start.
To wrap up today’s episode, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked them about the futures of the Kraken and Canucks, Sorokin’s Vezina chances, and the percentage chance that McDavid wins the Rocket Richard.
3:15 - ASU/Coyotes overreaction
10:15 - Bruins red-hot start
12:40 - Who’s worse: the Sharks or the Ducks?
20:05 - Carter Hart and the Flyers
27:10 - Canucks finally grab a win
31:00 - Devils finding their groove
33:25 - What’s next for the Leafs?
35:04 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
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Last week, it was all about early season overreactions. Now some of those early season concerns in some markets are becoming more and more legitimate. In no city is that more true than Vancouver, where the Canucks went another week without getting a victory and things are fully off the rails. Frank and Jason discussed the comments from Bo Horvat, Jim Rutherford, and Bruce Boudreau. Can things get better in Vancouver or do they need to make some serious changes?
They also talked about Sidney Crosby’s dominant start to the season and they debated where he could finish in the all-time scoring race. Is Crosby the kind of player who could be productive into his 40’s?
Their big guest today was Dallas Star’s General Manager Jim Nill. His team is off to a flying start as one of the few teams remaining who hasn’t lost a game in regulation time. It was a busy summer though as Nill not only had to find a new coaching staff, he also made some big splashes in free agency and he had to lock up a few pieces of the teams core. Jim talked about building this version of the Dallas Stars, the transition from the Benn/Seguin core to the Heiskanen/Robertson core, and his career as an executive in the NHL.
8:35 - Canucks struggles continue
18:00 - Crosby’s early season dominance
21:35 - Mullett Arena Opener
36:40 - Jim Nill joins the show
38:45 - The Stars busy summer
46:35 - Transitioning cores
51:10 - Wyatt Johnston
53:40 - Roope Hintz
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It’s early in the season, but plenty of great storylines are emerging. The Buffalo Sabres are surprising the league. The team is being driven by Rasmus Dahlin, who made history over the last week, and Eric Comrie's hot streak. There are some rookies who are playing well too. The Canadiens have a pair that are making headlines for completely different reasons. Jason and Frank discussed talked about that and debated whether or not its best for players like Juraj Slafkovsky in Montreal and Shane Wright in Seattle to spend the entire season in the NHL.
From there, they talked about the news that the salary cap could go up as much as $4.5 million this summer. Frank explained how that could happen and Jason shared a few teams that would really benefit from this happening.
To wrap things up, Tyler Yaremchuk joined the guys for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked them about some potential 40-goal scorers and he shared who the most profitable team in the league has been from a betting perspective so far this season.
2:10 - Coaches' comments and overreactions
5:55 - Surprising Sabres
10:10 - Rookie decisions, the Draisaitl debate
25:00 - Could the cap go up?
26:30 - Penguins, Golden Knights rolling
32:10 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
51:55 - Positive surprises & warning signs
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Jason and Frank are back with a Monday episode of the podcast and today, they focused on the world of goaltending as Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine joined the show to discuss a handful of topics. To start things off, Woodley broke down how Matt Murray looked between the pipes for the Toronto Maple Leafs and shared his thoughts on if there's any reason to think he can go back to being a true number one once he's healthy. He also talked about a pair of young netminders in Jake Oettinger and Carter Hart and what he's seeing from them early in the 2022-23 campaign. To wrap things up, he gave us his sleeper Vezina candidate in Rapid Fire.
Before they got to Kevin, Jason and Frank talked about the first week of the NHL's regular season. The Canucks are struggling out of the gates, the Flyers are surprisingly 2-0, the Golden Knights might be better than we thought, and the Battle of Alberta was thrilling on Saturday night. Oh, and also Frank's Phillies are off to the NLCS.
5:43 - Week one thoughts from the NHL
9:10 - Crosby's hot start
11:50 - BOA recap
19:50 - Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash
26:45 - Woodley joins the show
27:46 - Matt Murray talk
35:10 - Logan Thomson in Vegas
42:30 - Is Carter Hart back?
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The NHL season is underway and naturally, there are some fan bases who are concerned about how their teams started the season. Which ones deserve to be worried and which ones just need to take a deep breath? Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about some overreactions from around the league.
We’ve also already seen a few players go down with some long-term injuries, most notably Patrik Laine in Columbus. Could this be enough to sink their season already? Frank also gave us some insight into a situation that’s unfolding between the NHLPA and the Arizona Coyotes.
Finally, after a long tangent about mice and Christmas lights, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by Door Dash!
0:55 - Overreaction season
9:40 - Injury bug bites early
12:50 - Coyotes schedule & NHLPA
21:55 - Beniers and the Kraken
33:20 - Buy or Sell
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Regular-season hockey has finally arrived in North America! After San Jose and Nashville started their seasons over the weekend in Europe, the rest of the NHL schedule gets going tonight with a doubleheader. Frank and Jason talked about a handful of different roster squeezes from around the league and how some teams were able to maximize their LTIR pools with some creative moves ahead of opening night.
They also touched on the controversy surrounding Ian Cole and the news we got over the weekend from Hockey Canada.
Their guest today was former Toronto Maple Leaf and Philadelphia Flyer Jay Rosehill. Jay is joining our company as the co-host of a new Maple Leafs daily talk show that starts on October 12th.
He also shared some hilarious stories from his time in the league, talked about being an enforcer, and told us about one Head Coach that he couldn’t stand.
4:00 - Teams balancing LTIR space
11:05 - Fill in the Blank
18:05 - Player over/unders for Pointsbet Canada
22:05 - Jay Rosehill joins the show
56:00 - Teams could announce captains this week
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason wrapped up their season preview podcasts with a look at the Pacific Division. They were joined by Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau to kick things off.
With Huberdeau, they talked about his summer, his first few months in Calgary, and what his mindset is ahead of the 2022-23 NHL campaign. The Flames are a team with Stanley Cup aspirations and Huberdeau will be leaned on as one of their key players.
Outside of that, they also talked about a pair of young players in Matt Barzal and Jason Robertson that each got new contracts in the last week. Did either get overpaid? The guys debated it.
They also then dug into the rest of the Pacific Division. Frank has a spicy take about who he thinks will win the division this season while Gregor thinks that three teams could hit the 100-point mark. There’s no bigger question mark than the Vegas Golden Knights as well, they talked about what needs to happen for things to go right in Vegas this season.
They wrapped it up by bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and a look at the bottom of the division.
5:10 - Flames preview
8:35 - Matt Barzal’s new contract
12:25 - Robertson and the Stars agree
16:04 - Huberdeau joins the show
29:18 - More Flames talk
39:10 - Oilers preview
46:10 - LA Kings Preview
52:25 - Vegas Preview
1:07:10 - Canucks Preview
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We are just under a week away from real, regular-season NHL hockey! With the season just around the corner, Frank and Jason continued their season previews today by taking a deep look at the Metro. They started things off by welcoming in Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour. Rod talked about the busy summer the team's front office had and how he feels about the new mix of guys they added over the last few months. His mentality is simple: Stanley Cup or bust and he explained why the group they have is good enough to go all the way. We also talked to him about his gym routine and he told us about the absolutely stacked youth team that he coaches.
After the chat with Rod, the guys got into every other team in the division. Last year there was a 16-point gap between fourth and fifth in the division but there's no denying that things will be tighter this season. Could a team that missed the post season last year squeak in this time around? Frank and Jason gave their takes on that and more in our full Metropolitan Division preview. Of course, Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash.
3:50 - The latest on Hockey Canada
11:31 - Rod Brind'Amour joins the show
31:50 - The Hurricanes
45:55 - The Rangers
49:15 - The Penguins
56:40 - The Capitals
1:06:30 - The Islanders
1:02:50 - The Devils
1:16:50 - The Flyers
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason continued their division preview series by taking a look at the Atlantic Division. They started by digging into a pair of Canadian teams in Montreal and Ottawa who are both coming into this season looking to begin new eras. Will they both improve from last year? Frank and Jason discussed that. To preview the Detroit Red Wings, the guys were joined by the team's new Head Coach, Derek Lalonde. His journey to becoming an NHL bench boss has been remarkable and he shared some stories on the pod. He also talked about the mindset of the Red Wings as they look to push for a playoff spot after a busy summer.
After chatting with Lalonde, Frank and Jason debated which team in the Atlantic has the most upside this year when it comes to making a jump into the playoffs. They also dug into the four teams that made the playoffs in this division last season and talked about which one is most in danger of missing the postseason in 2022-23. Tyler Yaremchuk also had some over/under questions in a fresh edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash.
3:05 - Montreal Canadiens
9:20 - Ottawa Senators
14:40 - Detroit Head Coach Derek Lalonde joins the show
41:58 - Red Wings or Sens?
44:38 - Buffalo Sabres
50:35 - Boston Bruins
56:50 - Tampa Bay Lightning
1:01:20 - Toronto Maple Leafs
1:09:30 - Florida Panthers
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With just a few weeks to go until the regular season gets started, we began our yearly division preview series and it only made sense to start with the division that features the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. We did a deep dive on the Avs and were joined by their new General Manager Chris MacFarland. He talked about inking Nathan MacKinnon to a record-setting contract extension, his journey to becoming a GM, and how the rest of the Avs roster is looking after a short summer.
Jason and Frank also gave their thoughts on every other team in the Central Division. There are two clear 'have-nots' with the Blackhawks and Coyotes both clearly planning to 'suck hard for Bedard' as Frank would say. There are some intriguing teams in the middle of this division though and perhaps no one has more on the line than the Winnipeg Jets, who had quite a bit of off-ice drama over the last few months. Fans of the Dallas Stars are also holding their breath as Jason Robertson still doesn't have a contract. Frank gave us the latest on that as well.
Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash.
0:40 - How many teams get in?
1:35 - Arizona Coyotes
5:30 - Chicago Blackhawks
8:00 - Winnipeg Jets
12:40 - Chris MacFarland joins the show
44:20 - Are the Avs better?
50:10 - Minnesota Wild
43:15 - St. Louis Blues
59:05 - Dallas Stars
1:02:55 - Nashville Predators
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We are back with another Friday episode of The DFO Rundown as Jason and Frank broke down the biggest storylines from around the league as training camps open up. There has been some pretty significant injury news from a few different cities and that's where they started on the pod. The Flyers season is pretty much over before it started with the news that they could be without both Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier this season. They also hit on the injury that Frank's battling as we head into the season. They also quickly hit on the latest surrounding Patrick Kane, who still isn't expected to be moved until later in the season. Jason had a brand new 'Would You Rather' question for Frank based on the aging cores of the Capitals and Penguins. Tyler Yaremchuk also returned to the show for a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash, which featured some talk about Alex Ovechkin's goal total for the upcoming season. They also hit on the three defensemen who announced their retirement last week.
1:45 - Jake Muzzin, Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier injuries
10:50 - Blackhawks trade targets
14:55 - Would you rather: Pens or Caps core for five seasons?
23:05 - Buy or Sell
32:10 - Alex Ovechkin o/u 44.5 goals
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Special Guest Rick Bowness joins Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor on this episode of the DFO Rundown. As the new Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick describes the organization's decision to remove Blake Wheeler as the team's captain for the upcoming season. He also talked about his decision to join the Jets following a four-year stint as Head Coach for the Dallas Stars and what factors resulted in him finalizing an agreement with the organization. Having shared the unique experiences of being a Player-Head coach, Rick describes the time he coached while serving a penalty during his time with the Sherbrooke Jets.
Before the interview with Bowness, Frank and Rick analyze the Evander Kane contract settlement and how it affects the salary cap for the Sharks. In the last segment following the discussion with Bowness, the Restricted Free Agent list is discussed, as many recognizable names are left unsigned leading into training camp. With training camp soon to begin, they give us their key storylines to watch in training camp and what internal positional battles could be in the spotlight.
Evander Kane contract settlement - 1:19
Rick Bowness joins the show - 6:19
Rick Bowness’s thoughts’ on Blake Wheeler - 7:56
The factors of joining the Winnipeg Jets: Rick Bowness - 17:26
The experiences of being a Player-Head Coach - 26:07
RFA Contract Talks - 33:42
Training Camp storylines to watch - 47:21
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Frank and Jason, join us again for another episode of the DFO Rundown! With the regular season right around the corner, Nathan Mackinnon contract extension talks are heating up. We break down the ideal term and salary for MacKinnon and the Avalanche organization.
From there, we asked the question "Huberdeau or Gaudreau" in our One or the Other segment. With both forwards transitioning to new teams following this past off-season, we questioned which elite player would you rather have over the next five seasons. Frank Seravalli previews his upcoming story for Daily Faceoff, which places NHL players in specific categories and, most notably, what players are defined as franchise players.
Pre-season playoff predictions are in discussion on the DFO Rundown as Jason Gregor states why the Vancouver Canucks will clinch their spot in the playoffs for the upcoming season and which player will be the focal point in helping them reach their first playoff appearance since 2020. Is Ryan O’Reilly going to be able to cash in for this upcoming free agency? At 31 years old, Frank and Jason explain why age might not be a factor once his contract expires following a seven-year deal signed back in 2016-17.
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We are back to two episodes a week on The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason are gearing up for the start of the NHL season and there was plenty to get to today on the show. To start things off, they talked about a few teams around the league that are in some interesting situations when it comes to the salary cap. With a lot of teams preparing to use LTIR to start the season, there are some moves that still could be made. From there, they talked about Nick Suzuki being named the youngest Captain in Canadiens history, players around the league that are being signed to PTO's, and what could be next for PK Subban as he sits unsigned with training camps just around the corner. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for an awards-themed edition of 'Buy or Sell'.
Today's guest was Edmonton Oilers Assistant GM Bill Scott. He's the team's salary cap expert and joined the show to give us a bit of insight into how teams strategize with the salary cap, how LTIR works, and he also gave us one idea for how he'd change the salary cap system.
1:40 - Teams in cap trouble
5:30 - Nick Suzuki is the Canadien's Captain
9:25 - PTO season
15:30 - PK Subban
19:45 - Looking at the four major awards
39:27 - Oilers AGM Bill Scott
44:40 - How his career got started
49:30 - The challenges of LTIR
59:47 - A look at arbitration
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The summer interview series wrapped up on today's episode as the guys sat down with San Jose Sharks forward, and two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Nick Bonino. He talked about being a veteran on a team that's heading into a season that most view as a transition year. He also talked about his career, which has featured many ups and downs. He was traded before ever playing an NHL game and by the time he had played 300 NHL games he had already been traded a total of three times. He talked about life on the move and whether or not it gets easier to stomach being traded. He also touched on his two Stanley Cup runs with the Penguins and his favourite memories from those.
Before getting to the Bonino interview, Frank and Jason talked about JT Miller's surprising extension with the Vancouver Canucks. What allowed these two sides to find common ground? Frank shone some light onto that. Jason also shared why he thinks the Canucks will take a step forward this season. They also hit on Kirby Dach's new deal before getting to a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' with Tyler Yaremchuk.
0:55 - JT Miller's new deal
5:55 - Why the Canucks will bounce back
8:55 - Kirby Dach's new deal
11:30 - Will Slafkovsky or Wright play in the NHL next season?
17:20 - Fill in the Blank
23:30 - Nick Bonino joins the show
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by former NHL tough guy Shawn Thornton. On the ice, he was known for dropping the mitts but in his post-career life, he’s actually turned to the business side of the sport as he’s now the Chief Revenue Officer of the Florida Panthers. He spoke about that role, some of his more memorable moments on the ice during his career, and also the book he wrote about his life. His path from being a steel worker to a two-time Stanley Cup Champion is quite remarkable.
Before the interview with Thornton, the duo broke down some of the recent news that we’ve gotten from the last seven days around the NHL. From the Golden Knights adding Phil The Thrill and shoring up their goaltending to the big extension that the Buffalo Sabres gave to Tage Thompson, there was plenty to get to on the pod. Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in with a new edition on Buy or Sell.
5:00 - Vegas adds Kessell and Hill
8:34 - The Rangers & their mindset
11:40 - Tage Thompson’s new deal
16:45 - Norris, Thomas, or Thompson question
17:25 - Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash!
24:50 - Shawn Thornton joins the show
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Jason and Frank were reunited today on the pod as Frank returned from his summer holiday in Italy. He started the show by talking about his time there, and the food he ate. He also gave some travel tips for those thinking of going. It was a relaxed episode of the pod as they really didn't get into much hockey talk for the first five minutes but hey, it's August.
When they did get to the hockey talk, they started with what's going on in Calgary as GM Brad Treliving made another huge splash last week landing start free agent Nazem Kadri. Are the Flames now back to being the team to beat in the Pacific? Or is it the Oilers' division to lose? Frank and Jason debated that. From there, they hit on the Canes getting a bargain deal done with Paul Stastny, the situation in Vegas, and the Islanders not doing anything this summer after missing the playoffs in 2021-22.
They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in The Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked them about some remaining free agents, which rookies they're excited to watch next season and their all-time favourite arena names.
6:33 - The Flames make more big moves
10:30 - The Battle of Alberta & the Pacific Division
14:25 - Stastny to the Canes
16:00 - Lehner's injury & VGK
17:50 - Lou swings & misses
30:40 - Future of Patrick Kane
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Our summer interview series continued today as Frank Seravalli had a chance to catch up with Per Mars of Marsblade. The former NHL Draft Pick started up the company and changed the game when it comes to offseason training and roller blades. He's now getting into the skate blade business and talked about that new venture and also how his business has grown so rapidly.
Before we got to that interview, Jason Gregor talked about the latest surrounding Nazem Kadri and whether or not he'll eventually sign with the New York Islanders. He also hit on the number of Achilles injuries that we're seeing this summer around the NHL this summer as players get ready for the start of the season. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked Jason about the Golden Knights goaltending and the two also talked about their potential wildcard teams in each conference.
1:26 - Kadri?
3:30 - Achilles problems around the league
5:45 - Buy or Sell (VGK Goalies, tanking teams, season start date)
21:30 - Which contenders improved the most? Who are our wildcard teams?
32:10 - Par Mars from Marsblade
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We continued our August interview series by catching up with Panthers GM Bill Zito. Some would say that he's been the busiest man in hockey this summer as he hired Paul Maurice, filled out the edges of his roster in free agency, oh, and he also happened to orchestrate one of the biggest trades of the salary cap era. He broke down how the mega-deal between the Panthers and Flames went down and why he's excited to welcome Matt Tkachuk to his organization. He also spoke a little bit about why it made sense to trade away Jonathan Huberdeau, who holds many Panthers franchise records, and Mackenzie Weegar, who many view as a top pairing defenseman.
He also talked about his journey to being a General Manager, his risk tolerance, and how he goes about building what he hopes to be a Stanley Cup champion.
Before the interview with Bill, Frank and Jason talked about Huberdeau's new contract with the Calgary Flames and also the status of some of the remaining UFA's like Nazem Kadri, Phil Kessel, and PK Subban.
8:10 - Huberdeau contract & Flames plans
13:25 - Kadri update & the rest of the remaining FA’s
22:50 - The Arizona arena
26:30 - Could the NHLPA grieve the Keith cap recapture?
29:55 - Zito on all the big changes
32:00 - What does he love about Tkachuk
36:40 - His journey as a GM
52:10 - Going all in & learning lessons
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After a brief summer hiatus, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown. They even had a big-named guest join the show as the latest big-name free agent to be scratched off the board, John Klingberg, joined the show. He talked about his decision to sign a one-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks, the family aspect of the decision, and he looked back on his time in Dallas. He also shared some insight into his favourite Swedish foods and his gym routines during rapid fire.
Before they got to the interview with Klingberg, they hit on some other big news including the big deal that went down a few weeks ago between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. They gave their thoughts on what each side gained from the blockbuster deal. They also hit on some moves that haven't quite happened yet. Nazem Kadri still hasn't found a new home but there are some rumblings about where he could end up. Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell.
1:15 - Tkachuk deal
7:10 - Klingberg to the Ducks
10:30 - Latest on Kadri
12:05 - Hockey Canada news
16:55 - Bergeron, Krejci, Kessel and other UFA notes
18:45 - John Klingberg joins the show
20:50 - Why the Ducks?
26:10 - The family side
31:45 - The free agent process
34:40 - Rapid Fire
39:40 - Buy or Sell
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Day one of free agency in the NHL started with a bang as we got a flurry of moves right when the official window opened up at noon eastern time. There were plenty of moves that we saw coming over the last few days but we also got a few absolute stunners. Nothing was a bigger surprise than Johnny Gaudreau choosing to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and that's where Jason and Frank started today on the show.
From there, they hit on pretty much every major move that we saw today from the way the goaltending market played out to even some of the big trades that went down in between all the big signings. Some teams came out looking really good while others, like the Vegas Golden Knights, really couldn't find a way to improve their rosters.
They also talked about the big-name UFAs that didn't find new homes today like Nazem Kadri, Ondrej Palat, and John Klingberg. Frank gave us the latest on what the market looks like for those players. To wrap up the show they brought in Tyler for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash, which sparked a great conversation about the game croquet!
1:45 - Gaudreau to CBJ
6:40 - The Devils & Flyers missed out
11:15 - What happens in CGY?
15:10 - What happened in Vegas?
17:40 - Rest of the Pacific?
18:55 - Wings & the 'Yzerplan'
22:55 - Value signings
26:10 - Palat, Klingberg, and Kadri
47:20 - Grier's first offseason
53:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
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Free Agent week is here in the NHL and things are happening. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Matt Murray just minutes before we started recording today's podcast and that's exactly where Jason and Frank started the show. This is a big gamble for the Maple Leafs, who are desperate to build a roster that can go on a playoff run. That wasn't the only big piece of news that we got this evening as the Colorado Avalanche signed Valeri Nichuskin to a monster eight-year deal that carries a cap hit of $6.125 million. It's a wild contract and Frank and Jason talked about whether or not that will age well for the Avs.
From there, they pretty much went around the league and talked about every big-name free agent and trade option on the market. The next 48 hours are going to be hectic. Buckle up.
0:45 - Matt Murray is a Maple Leaf
7:50 - Nichuskin gets the bag
11:15 - non-QO RFA's
14:00 - Kadri/Gaudreau/Kane updates
22:00 - The Canes UFA's, an Andrew Copp update & Evgeni Malkin
29:35 - John Klingberg and blueline options
32:15 - Trade targets update
36:25 - Fill in the Blank
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The 2022 NHL Draft has come to an end and to wrap things up, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli recapped everything we saw over the last 48 hours live from the Draft floor at the Bell Centre. They started the show by talking about the big splash that the hometown Montreal Canadiens made during the first round, acquiring Kirby Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Habs made a lot of noise in round one and the crowd was loving it.
They also talked about all the other deals that happened, like DeAngelo to Philly and Georgiev to Colorado, and also some deals that didn't happen like the one involving Matt Murray going to the Sabres and also some offers that Edmonton had for Zack Kassian before sending him to Arizona.
1:25 - The Dach & Romanov deals
5:50 - The Kassian & Mrazeks cap dump
8:15 - DeAngelo to Philly
13:50 - Georgiev to Colorado
18:20 - What else could happen before free agency? (JT Miller and Patrick Kane)
26:35 - Preds and Forsberg getting close? Also, the latest on Gaudreau
33:00 - Buy or Sell
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We have a fresh episode of the podcast and for the first time in a long time, Jason and Frank are in the same room to record it! They're both in Montreal for the NHL Draft and sat down today to break down not just the news we've seen from around the league recently, but also some rumours from around the NHL.
They kicked off the show by talking about the first-overall pick and if the Canadiens will step up and take Shane Wright or if they'll stun the hometown crowd and go in a different direction. They ran through the hypothetical of what could happen if Wright doesn't go first and how that could affect the trade value of the second-overall pick.
From there, they got into some of the other big offseason storylines like the goalie market
2:30 - The first-overall pick, Shane Wright, and the Devils
10:10 - The goalie market
13:15 - Puljujarvi, Evander Kane & the Oilers
18:05 - JT Miller
21:30 - Tarasenko and Krug on the block
28:50 - Forsberg & Gaudreau ahead of free agency
36:30 - Jakob Chychrun
39:00 - Fill in the Blank (Grier and more)
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It's a long weekend both north and south of the border and we have a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown for you to enjoy while you kick back and crack open a cold one. Today on the show, Jason and Frank covered a lot of different offseason topics from around the NHL. They started by discussing the Derek Lalonde hire out in Detroit, which makes a lot of sense. They also talked about some offseason plans for the Jets before getting into San Jose Sharks GM opening.
They also have very differing views on the Kevin Fiala trade, which led to a fascinating debate. Will LA live to regret the extension? Or is this a move that solidifies them as contenders in the Pacific Division? Things got spicy!
Other stories covered include Jesse Puljujarvi in Edmonton, Ryan McDonaugh's future with the Lightning, and Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic's summer plans. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a riveting edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.
1:05 - Derek LaLonde hire in Detroit
9:10 - The Fiala trade
18:05 - Pujujarvi debate
25:50- McDonagh's future
30:10 - The Kraken & their offseason plans
33:50 - Kadri, the Avs, and their plans
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The Colorado Avalanche finally finished off the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning last night and won their first Stanley Cup since 2001. The last time they won it was Joe Sakic who Captained the team and got to raise the trophy first. This time around, it was Sakic who built the team. Frank and Jason talked about their win last night and how well this team was built. They rolled through these Stanley Cup Playoffs and while the celebration will last for a while, Sakic does have his work cut out for him over the next few months as he looks to build a dynasty in Colorado.
They also talked about the upcoming HHOF class that will be announced today, the San Jose Sharks General Manager job, the Johnny Gaudreau situation, and other offseason storylines that they're excited to see playout over the next few months. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by Door Dash!
0:30 - Colorado wins the Stanley Cup
10:15 - What's coming this summer for the Avs
14:25 - Today's HHOF announcement
29:30 - What else is coming this summer around the league?
31:05 - Johnny Gaudreau situation
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Today's episode of The DFO Rundown features an interview with Montreal Canadiens General Manger Kent Hughes. It will be a busy summer for Hughes and the Habs and it all starts in a few weeks when of course they'll take to the stage at the Bell Centre and make the first overall pick in the NHL Draft. Kent talked about everything that's been going into the big decision that the team will be making, how they'll approach potential trades this summer, and also the future of Carey Price. On a lighter note, Kent's son Jack is a projected first-round pick this year and Kent talked about how he'll balance being a GM and a Dad this July during the Draft.
Frank and Jason also talked about the Paul Maurice hiring in Florida and their offseason plans. Frank broke the news about an extension for Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith and talked about how they'll manage their complicated salary cap situation. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash.
0:45 - Stanley Cup Final thoughts
3:40 - The Panthers
8:50 - Who's going to be the best value UFA?
15:30 - Reilly Smith contract
17:28 - Kent Hughes joins the show
19:50 - Having the first overall pick
18:20 - Being a dad at the Draft
30:10 - Trading draft picks
31:05 - Where does Carey Price stand?
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Jason is out living his best life in Montreal watching F1, but Frank and Tyler were here to break down what we saw in game two of the Stanley Cup Final. The Avalanche are still looking like a juggernaut and Frank has some serious questions about whether or not the Lightning are going to be able to find a way to get back in this series. The talk about Colorado's big win led them into a conversation about just how much Valeri Nichuskin could make in free agency. Tyler also hit Frank with some trade questions in Fill in the Blank delivered by Door Dash.
We also had a conversation with Thomas Sychertz, a former NCAA goaltender who is now leading a brand called 'Lipsweater' which is looking to merge the NFT world and the hockey world. The word NFT can automatically lead people to dismiss the idea, but Thomas explained why 'Lipsweater' is simply here to make being a hockey fan better.
1:15 - Stanley Cup Final talk
7:30 - Nichuskin contract
13:15 - Fill in the Blank
16:00 - Thomas Sychertz joins the show
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The Stanley Cup Final got off to a flying start as the Avalanche walked away from game one with an overtime victory. Speaking of flying... Jason had a great story about his trip to Montreal that involves a cab driver getting pulled over and being given an insane speeding ticket. Since Jason is in Montreal, there was a natural tie-in to the trade that went down yesterday between the Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights. On the surface, that trade might be a little confusing but Frank and Jason broke down why that deal actually makes a lot of sense for both sides.
They also spent some time talking about the goaltending market and which teams are going to be looking to get involved this summer. From free agents to trade targets, there are plenty of intriguing names that could be available this summer. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for another edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.
To wrap up the episode today, they were joined by former HHOFer Guy Carbonneau. He's teaming up with 3Ice, the new 100 percent 3-on-3 hockey league launching this summer. He talked about getting back behind the bench with the new start-up, how the league works, who's on his team, and how fans can take in the action this summer. It's overtime, all the time and Guy talked about how he'll attack that as a coach.
0:40 - SCF Game one recap
7:05 - Weber for Dadonov (also: Habs offseason)
11:10 - Breaking down the goalie market
14:15 - Tampa's contract structures
21:50 - Buy or Sell
26:37 - Guy Carbonneau joins the show
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After winning four straight games against the New York Rangers, the Tampa Bay Lightning are off to their third straight Stanley Cup Final. If they want to win a third straight ring they'll have to beat arguably the toughest Finals opponent they've faced in the Colorado Avalanche. It's lining up to be an incredible series and Frank and Jason started today's podcast by previewing the matchup. They debated how many future Hall of Famers are playing in this Stanley Cup Final and they also drooled over the quality of hockey we will likely see over the next few weeks. It should be a great series and they debated the key matchups that will decide who gets to lift the Cup.
They were joined by former Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Calvert. He talked about his career, the time he spent with the Avs and what makes that group special, and also the new sports management company that he launched. He gave some tremendous insight into what makes players like Makar and MacKinnon tick. He also shared why he loved having Jared Bednar as a Head Coach.
2:20 - How many future Hall of Famers in this series?
8:10 - Vasilevskiy vs the Avs offence
16:20 - Where does Vasilevskiy rank all-time?
31:58 - Matt Calvert joins the show
40:55 - His new agency
41:50 - Cale Makar insight
43:40 - What makes TB so good
36:10 - Nathan MacKinnon insight
47:20 - Why he loves Jared Bednar
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Yes, the playoffs are still going on but Frank and Jason decided to take today's episode to get ready for what could be a wild offseason around the NHL. There are some big names on Franks's trade targets board and that's where they started on the show. Alex Debrincat sits at the top of the list and represents a chance for the Chicago Blackhawks to really kickstart their rebuild. Will they cash in on his value this summer? Or will they wait until the deadline to do it? Frank says it's a matter of when not if the Hawks move on from him,
They also hit on the big decision the Oilers have to make with Evander Kane. Will anyone offer Kane a long-term deal? Both of the guys seemed to think that's unlikely. They also hit on the availability of both John Gibson and Connor Hellebucyck at different points throughout the show.
There are plenty of other teams who will be very interesting to watch. The Minnesota Wild will likely be moving Kevin Fiala, the Vancouver Canucks will need to decide what to do with JT Miller, the Flame's plans hinge on Johnny Gaudreau's decision, and
They also hit on some coaching candidates before getting to Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.
2:22 - Debrincat and the Blackhawks
9:20 - Minnesota's potential plans
13:30 - Evander Kane and the Oiler's offseason
21:00 - Is Gibson available?
29:05 - Vancouver Canucks and JT Miller
37:10 - Coaching talk
44:35 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
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We are just over a month away from the NHL Draft and while the Stanley Cup Playoffs are rightfully taking up a lot of the headlines right now, we decided to take this episode to preview the Draft with our very own prospect analyst Chris Peters. The combine just wrapped up and most of the prospects have finished their seasons so lists are starting to be finalized. Chris gave us his thoughts on who could go first overall (hint: he wouldn't take Shane Wright), who have been the big risers and fallers, and also how he views this year's draft class compared to others.
Before the end of the show, they were also joined by projected top ten pick David Jiříček. The defenseman is coming off a strong season with HC Plzeň in Czechia. Frank and Chris asked him about his game, winning a bronze medal at the World Championships, and whether or not he thinks he's ready to jump into the NHL.
1:40 - Sizing up the NHL Draft
3:30 - Shane Wright thoughts
9:00 - Who would be his #1 pick?
12:05 - Why people love Slafkovsky
18:00 - Draft stock risers and fallers
35:25 - Fill in the Blank
43:27 - David Jiříček joins the show
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the weekend. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli started off today's podcast by breaking down game two of the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche. Frank was in Colorado to cover the first two games of the series and gave some insight into what's allowed the Avalanche to dominate the Oilers for long stretches of these games. Jason also gave some insight into what the Oilers need to do differently as the series shifts back to Edmonton.
They were also joined by the play-by-play voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Dave Randorf to talk about the start of the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers won game one in convincing fashion but if any team can come back from a tough defeat, it's the Lightning. Dave, or should we say 'Jeff Thomas', talked about their playoff run and also how he got into broadcasting. He shared some great stories about his career in sports and his brief time as a wedding DJ.
They wrapped up today's episode with a fresh edition on 'Buy or Sell' delivered by Door Dash where Tyler sparked up a big conversation about breakfast foods.
0:30 - Avs take a 2-0 series lead
6:45 - Lineup changes for EDM?
19:12 - Dave Randorf joins the show
24:50 - Brayden Point's absence
32:20 - Jon Cooper's impact & lack of Jack Adams votes
37:42 - Ross Colton's emergence
48:30 - Buy or Sell
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The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche are set to square off in the Western Conference Finals starting on Tuesday night. It's expected to be a fast-paced, high-flying series featuring some of the biggest stars in the game. Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on how this series could play out and the key matchups for either side. Can Mike Smith outperform Darcy Kuemper? Can Cale Makar keep up with Connor McDavid? Which #29 will be more dominant? They answered all of those questions and talked about some other under-the-radar players who could make big impacts on this series.
Before that, they also looked at tonight's game seven matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers. The home team has won every game in this series, will that trend continue tonight at PNC Arena?
To wrap up the episode, they welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked them about the GM of the Year Award, which got Frank very fired up. From there they hit on Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe odds. Frank also outed Tyler for what he likes to do while the podcast is being recorded in the morning.
1:20 - Game seven preview
4:45 - Colorado vs Edmonton
8:00 - Size matters
18:00 - Mike Smith: the story of the playoffs?
23:20 - Makar and Toews
30:15 - First overall picks in the Conference Finals
37:12 - Buy or Sell
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Well, the Battle of Alberta certainly lived up to the hype. Edmonton and Calgary battled it out for five games with each one being wildly entertaining with plenty of scoring, lots of lead changes, and some very memorable moments. In the end, it was Connor McDavid who was the hero in the clinching game for the Oilers. Frank and Jason started the podcast by recapping the BOA and talking about what impressed them with the Oilers series win. They also hit on the New York vs Carolina series. Can the Hurricanes finally win a game on the road and wrap up the series?
Their guest today was ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro. Ray talked about the maturity that the Oilers showed by consistently over-coming deficits in their series. He also hit on the Hurricanes vs Rangers series, which he's been between the benches for. The Canes can't be beaten at home but can't find a way to win on the road. Ray gave us some insight into that trend.
To wrap up the episode, Frank and Jason talked about the Flame's season being over and what could be coming next for players like Johnny Gaudreau and Matt Tkachuk. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh round of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash!
0:44 - BOA Recap
5:50 - NYR vs CAR
8:27 - Ray Ferraro joins the show
9:40 - Thoughts on the Oilers
16:10 - Giving love to Keith and Hyman
20:14 - Ray on the Rangers vs Hurricanes
29:19 - More BOA talk
42:44 - Fill in the Blank
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We have wrapped up another wild weekend of playoff hockey! Jason and Frank broke it all down today on a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown! They started the podcast by talking about the fact that the Florida Panthers are staring down the barrel of a potential sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions are absolutely rolling right now and the Panthers just aren't even close to their level.
They hit on the other three playoff series as well. The Rangers and Hurricanes series has been a little bit of a snooze-fest, according to Jason's son, and it's hard to argue with that. The Avs have found a way to go up 2-1 in their series vs St. Louis despite the fact that both Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon have been quieter than we expected. Of course, the big story from game three was the Nazem Kadri incident. Frank and Jason each gave their take on the play and the unfortunate aftermath of it.
And finally, they talked about the Battle of Alberta! The Oilers are coming off an incredible game three victory and now lead the series 2-1. McDavid is on another level right now as well and it just looks like the Flames don't have an answer for the Oiler's high-octane top line.
To wrap up the episode, Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in for a new episode of Buy or Sell that was focused on potential offseason moves!
0:40 - Panthers on the brink of elimination
4:40 - The Rangers/Canes series
9:59 - Avs/Blues and the Kadri play
16:39 - Battle of Alberta
28:00 - Offseason Buy or Sell
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the weekend! Frank and Jason are both out in Calgary to cover the Battle of Alberta and they kicked off the podcast by talking about the wildly entertaining series opener that we saw on Wednesday. They outlined what both teams need to do in order to clean up their games. The Oilers are very banged up right now with key players like Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse clearly labouring. That could derail things for the Oilers. The Flames scored nine goals in game one but as the guys discussed, that performance won't sit well with Darryl Sutter. They also hit on the Panthers being down 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning after two games in Florida. They also welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank'!
Their guest today was Craig MacTavish. As a former Oilers player, Head Coach, and GM, he has plenty of great stories when it comes to the Battle of Alberta. He also gave us some insight into what allowed the Flames to look so good and what the Oilers will need to do in order to bounce back in game two. He also shared a tremendous story about the time he played a round with the greatest golfer ever!
0:40 - BOA game one recap
9:30 - FLA in trouble
12:00 - NYR vs CAR
13:05 - STL evens series vs COL
16:50 - Fill in the Blank
22:11 - Craig MacTavish joins the show
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What a wild weekend around the NHL! We witnessed five game sevens over the last two days and each one came with a lot of drama! Frank and Jason touched on what we saw on Friday and Saturday and gave their takes on how each series ended up playing out. Connor McDavid was sensational, Johnny Gaudreau finally had his big playoff moment, and the Rangers completed the big comeback in their series vs the Penguins.
From there, they looked at each upcoming series and gave their predictions for the next round of the playoffs. They each have at least one underdog going to the Conference Final and multiple series going the distance!
To end the episode, they welcomed in Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford! Jim talked about the Canucks offseason plans, how he's handling being a President and not a GM, and more!
1:20 - What stood out in round one?
3:30 - The Rangers series comeback
11:05 - Rangers vs Hurricanes
14:25 - Battle of Florida!
19:11 - Avalanche vs Blues
21:10 - Battle of Alberta!
27:30 - Do the Leafs need changes?
37:45 - Jim Rutherford joins the show
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WHAT A NIGHT OF PLAYOFF ACTION! Jason and Frank stayed up late to recap what we saw from around the league tonight. The Leafs and Lightning had an OT thriller, the Oilers hung on to force seven vs the Kings, the Bruins and Canes will also play one more game, and the Blues bounced the wild! MADNESS!
They gave their picks for game seven and also talked about what we'll see on Friday night as a wild first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues.
In the back half of the show, they were joined by Arizona Coyote GM Bill Armstrong. He was quickly dubbed the best-dressed guest in the history of the show. He talked about the future of the Coyotes, the comments made by Jakob Chychrun at the end of the season, and also how he got to where he was. He shared stories of his come up through hockey and also gave a great pitch as to why players want to play in Arizona!
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The news broke late into episode 127 of The DFO Rundown that Barry Trotz had been relieved of his head coaching duties by the New York Islanders. Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor gave their raw thoughts on the decision.
Also, Frank and Jason ran through the games that happened over the weekend on the show.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers missed the opportunity to go 3-1 in their series. After Bruce Cassidy reunited the Perfection Line, the Boston Bruins are back on level terms with the Carolina Hurricanes. And the Florida Panthers' goalscoring woes continued in game three.
Jason and Frank talked in depth about those three series and the other five that played out over the weekend.
They also questioned how almost every series is so close, yet, we have seen endless blowouts night after night.
Midway through the show, Liam Horrobin filled in for Tyler Yaremchuk to host Fill In The Blank, presented by DoorDash.
You can hear all of that and more on episode 127 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli.
0:00 "tight series." 2:50: Boston/Carolina 4:00 Toronto/Tampa 8:39 Florida/Washington 16:37 Penguins/Rangers 27:06 Colorado/Nashville 27:49: Flames/Dallas 34:56: Oilers/Kings 41:14: Wild/Blues 44:51 Islanders fire Trotz (RAW REACTION)
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Welcome to episode 126 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli.
We are now two games into the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs, and there is plenty to talk about. Jason and Frank dove into talking about the Calgary Flames lack of offence, how the Boston Bruins can avoid the sweep, and the outstanding performance from Connor Ingram last night.
Frank gives a hot take on who he thinks is the best playoff performer that has not won the Stanley Cup.
After that, Kyle Davidson, the General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks, joined Jason and Frank. They talked about the early days in Chicago as the general manager, the plan for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and the timeline for appointing the team's next head coach. Davidson also spoke about his origin story and how he came to be the general manager of the Blackhawks.
There was no buy or sell on today's episode, but they did close out the interview with Davidson with rapid fire.
00:48 Calgary/Dallas
2:50 Edmonton/LA Kings
9:57 - Where's the playoff drama!
11:15 - Frank's Hot Take
14:40 - Minnesota/St Louis
17:44 - Boston/Carolina
20:11 - Toronto/Tampa
26:56 - The Davidson Origin Story
38:24 - Fitting in Kane & Toews
44:35 - Timeline for new head coach
56:44 -The importance of Rockford
59:16 - Rapid Fire
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THE PLAYOFFS ARE FINALLY HERE! Frank and Jason went through every single series and gave their thoughts on every single series ahead of the first batch of games tonight.
The Panthers look like a juggernaut, the Leafs are facing a crazy amount of pressure, the Rangers might be getting overlooked, a playoff Battle of Alberta could be coming soon, and are the Avs primed for a deep run? Or are they a team that could fall victim to a classic Stanley Cup Playoffs upset?
They broke it all down throughout the course of the show. Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for a special playoff edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash!
1:22 - Florida vs Washington
6:45 - Toronto vs Tampa Bay
12:59 - Caroline vs Boston
18:40 - New York vs Pittsburgh
24:45 - Fill in the Blank
31:25 - Colorado vs Nashville
35:30 - St. Louis vs Minnesota
40:40 - Calgary vs Dallas
43:50 - Edmonton vs Los Angeles
48:40 - Running through our bracket
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The final day of the regular season is here and there is plenty to play for on the last full day of NHL action. A handful of seeds in the Eastern Conference are still up for grabs so what happens tonight will have a big impact on round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking a little bit about what is on the line tonight and which potential matchups could intrigue them. They also talked about the President's Trophy and the bad reputation it seems to have among some fans.
They were then joined by recently retired NHL referee Brad Meier! Brad officiated over 1400 NHL games and recently worked his final one. He talked about how he got into officiating and shared some great stories from his career. He shared some insight into what the travel is like for a ref, what is was like working through the pandemic, and he shared a wild story about his time in Sochi for the Olympics.
1:10 - Big nights for Frank & Jason
8:40 - Final night of the season
16:30 - The Presidents Trophy
24:20 - Brad Meier joins the show!
48:00 - Working during COVID
54:00 - What's next for him?
57:30 - Rapid Fire
1:05:20 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash
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Kick your week off with a new episode of The DFO Rundown! It's the final week of the regular season and the 16 playoff spots are almost locked up. Jason and Frank started the show by talking about the crushing loss that the Vegas Golden Knights suffered last night and why that organization has become pretty unlikable.
With the 16 teams pretty much set, they went on the put the teams into four tiers. They went from pretenders to dark horse Cup candidates to plausible winners before wrapping up with the teams they view as elite. Certain teams are heating up and both Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on who they like heading into the postseason. They wrapped up the show with Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash and also Frank shared the bets he's sweating out down the stretch!
2:00 - VGK loses
13:30 - TB and others getting hot
19:05 - Our playoff tiers
19:40 - The Pretenders
22:45 - The Darkhorses
27:05 - The Plausible Winners
32:50 - The Elite Contenders
39:40 - Fill in the Blank!
45:50 - Frank is sweating
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Today's episode of the DFO Rundown started off on a sombre note as Frank and Jason talked about the passing of Guy Lafleur. They talked about his legacy both around hockey and in Montreal. They both had some unique stories to pass along about the Hockey Hall of Famer and Gregor marvelled at some of his incredible career numbers.
From there, they took a quick look at the playoff race in the Western Conference. Frank thinks that the eight teams that are in now are the eight teams that will be there at the end of the regular season. There are also a few unique races in the Eastern Conference as well.
They also welcomed in former NHL defenseman and current Nashville Predators analyst Hal Gill to the show! Hal talked about how the Preds are looking as we get closer to the playoffs, how they stack up against the Calgary Flames and Roman Josi's historic season. He also talked the toughest battles that he fought in the Stanley Cup Playoffs during his long career.
0:30 - Remembering Guy Lafleur
8:35 - Playoff talk
14:20 - Hal Gill joins the show!
22:30 - Josi's historic season
25:40 - Appreciating defensive d-men
28:35 - Nashville's physical style
31:50 - His playoff memories
40:10 - Being a media friendly player
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here and it features the return of Frank Seravalli! He and Gregor dug into the playoff race in the Western Conference and how the regular season feels like it's dragging on a little bit. That led to Frank saying that the NHL needs to change the way its point system works. They also talked about some teams in the East that have playoff spots locked up but are really limping to the finish line.
They also went into a big discussion into which coaches could be returning next year and which organizations could be looking to make a change behind the bench.
There was also an impromptu discussion about the play of Elias Pettersson and what his future could look like. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by Door Dash!
4:00 - The Western playoff race
12:45 - 3-2-1-0 system
14:00 - Late season swoons
17:00 - Potential coaching changes
27:30 - The Pettersson discussion
38:15 - Fill in the Blank
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Jason Gregor was running solo today on The DFO Rundown as Frank took some time off. To kick off today's episode, Jason talked about the playoff picture and also the unfortunate passing of NHL legend Mike Bossy.
He then welcomed in Vesa Rantanen from Ilta-Sanomat in Finland. Vesa covers sports in Finland and talked about the impact that the Russian war on Ukraine on both life in Finland and hockey. Jokerit has pulled out of the KHL and that's a result of their ties to Russian money. The fallout from this is very deep with plenty of deep connections to the hockey world.
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank dug into some of the races that are really heating up as we head down the stretch. The LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights are now neck-and-neck in the Pacific division and out in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers suddenly have a shot at catching the Hurricanes for the Metro Division title.
They also talked about the flurry of college players signing with their NHL teams this weekend and how some players will have the first year of their ELC's burnt and others may not.
They also talked about Auston Matthews continuing his insane run and how that ties in to a handful of awards races in the NHL. Gregor also shared who's on the short list for the Hart Trophy in his mind. Frank also has a theory on why offense is up.
0:45 - LA/Vegas race
6:55 - CAR/NYR race
10:30 - College players signing
18:45 - Matthews and awards talk
24:30 - Gregor's Hart Ballot
32:00 - Frank's theory on offence
38:00 - Buy or Sell
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to carry you into the weekend! Jason and Frank started today by talking about Auston Matthew's crazy run and where he might finish the season. They also talked about the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning and then they got to some very complicated awards races.
They also talked to 17-year NHL Bernie Nicholls who has not only popped home 50-goals in a season, but he's one of the few NHLers to ever score 70-goals in a single season. He compared scoring goals in his era to today's game and also talked about his illustrious career and shared a funny nutrition fact about Wayne Gretzky.
1:05 - Matthews run
2:40 - Concerned about Tampa?
4:40 - Awards races
12:05 - Sutter's impact and Jack Adams case
14:20 - Fill in the Blank
26:05 - Bernie Nicholls joins the show
35:00 - Playing with #99
37:35 - Scoring in today's game
53:40 - Rapid Fire
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Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli kick off the week by recapping all the big stories from a wild weekend in the NHL, and there was a lot to get to.
They started the pod by giving their takes on the Flyers' decision to healthy scratch Keith Yandle and end his NHL-record iron man streak. Was it fair or foul of the team to make that move?
There was also the incident to start the weekend in a game between the Coyotes and Ducks. While Trevor Zegras should have been the biggest story of that game after scoring another insane lacrosse-style goal, it was instead Jay Beagle beating up Troy Terry that ended up being the biggest headline. Was this overblown? Or should Beagle have been suspended?
They also talked about Leon Draisaitl hitting 50-goals and joining the 50-50-100 club, which Gregor pointed out is a very exclusive group. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell!
1:40 - Yandle's streak ends
9:05 - Beagle vs the Ducks
14:20 - 50/50 Club
28:48 - Buy or Sell
43:05 - Will Franks bets hit?
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Happy Friday!
Episode 116 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli is here. Frank is back from his trip to Florida for the NHL General Manager meetings and ready to fill you all in.
Before that, we are in crunch time in the NHL with less than a month to play. The Western Conference is tight, with nine teams still in the running for the postseason. Only eight teams can make it, so who the team that's going to miss out is?
They also dive into the NHL awards and who should be nominees, especially the Jack Adams. There are plenty of candidates for that award, like Todd McLellan, Andrew Brunette, and even Jared Bednar from the Avalanche, to name a few. However, Frank thinks there's one clear winner.
Also, on the show, Frank and Jason were joined by former NHL Marc Methot. Methot played over 600 games in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars.
Before they dug into the interview, Methot spoke about Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melynk and his memories of him.
They then spoke about Methot's media career, the future of the Senators, and his time with the London Knights.
You can hear all of that and more on episode 116 of The DFO Rundown.
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Jason Gregor is sitting in snowy Edmonton, Alberta and Frank Seravalli is literally doing the show from a beach in Florida. Sometimes life isn't fair, but the guys put that aside and dug in to talk a little hockey on a Monday morning.
They started by talking about the upcoming GM meetings and what's going to be brought up for debate. The main thing is potential changes to the LTIR loophole that teams like Tampa Bay and Vegas have exposed in recent years. There are some other things that will be discussed and Frank shared those.
They also took a quick look at the playoff races before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash.
2:00 - LTIR change
8:00 - Gregors idea for change
11:00 - East playoffs
13:40 - Who can beat Colorado?
17:15 - Weekend Performances
23:10 - Fill in the Blank
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The trade deadline has come and gone, and that means our boy Frank Seravalli has finally been able to get some sleep. He and Jason Gregor broke down what happened in the days leading up to the deadline and the big day itself. They talked about teams that were active, the contenders that made big splashes, and how things unfolded on Monday. They also talked about some teams that sat still and wondered if that was the right move.
Before getting into the deadline talk, Gregor got to watch his nephew Noah play in-person for the first time at the NHL level last night as the San Jose Sharks rolled into Edmonton. It was an emotional night at Rogers Place as Gregor explained.
They also welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell, presented by DoorDash!
1:00 - Quick deadline recap
3:59 - Gregor's night & Ben Stelter
14:55 - Big deadline recap starts
17:00 - Frank shares a super stat
24:35 - LA did nothing
31:30 - The Hagel deal
34:15 - Looking at bad deals
38:20 - Prices came down
40:20 - LTIR changes in the playoffs
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The deadline is almost here! It's been a wild few days around the league with some big moves and signings already going down. Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking about what we saw go down this week with the Panthers acquiring Chiarot and more!
From there, they went through every single team in the Eastern Conference and talked about what their deadline plans could be. The eight playoff teams are already locked it and it is crystal clear who the buyers and sellers are, but still, there are a handful of GMs who could surprise us by making a big splash ahead of the deadline. After going through the Metro and Atlantic, they took a break and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank! He asked them about the goalie market, the Hertl extension, and who could be a surprise team at the deadline. From there, they went through every team in the Western Conference as well, starting with the Central Division where the potential playoff teams have one goal in mind: taking down the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs themselves could be busy as well. They also hit on the Pacific Division where a few teams have big decisions to make. Here are some timestamps to help you find your favourite team:Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason and Frank recapped a busy weekend around the NHL. The Heritage Classic got heated, Matthews might get suspended, and the Golden Knights are falling apart. There is no shortage of storylines as enter the final week of play before the trade deadline.
Today's guest was HHOFer and LA Kings President Luc Robitaille! Luc talked about his experiences being traded as an NHLer and how his team could look to handle things ahead of the trade deadline. The Kings have been one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season and they could very well be a team that makes a splash before next Monday. He also had some great stories from his illustrious NHL career.
After the interview with Luc, Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in with a new edition of Buy or Sell!
3:00 - Heritage Classic
7:20 - West Playoff Race
16:30 - Luc Robitaille
17:30 - His experiences getting traded
11:35 - The LA Kings season
25:50 - Kopitar and Doughty
28:35 - Kings deadline plans
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Jason and Frank are here to bring you into the weekend with another hour of hockey talk on The DFO Rundown! They kicked off today's episode by looking back at a wild Thursday night in the NHL.
From there, they got into three teams that are facing issues between the pipes. The Leafs' problems aren't getting any better any time soon, the Golden Knights have sent Robin Lehner back to Vegas with a lower-body injury (Dr. Seravalli gave his diagnosis), and the Oilers might be running with Stuart Skinner and Mikko Koskinen.
They both also gave their thoughts on what Jack Eichel had to say about his return to Buffalo. Did he go too far? Does the NHL benefit from this?
Before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, Frank and Jason got into a big debate about whether or not the NHL should introduce a term limit for contracts.
0:30 - Last night
2:40 - Leafs goaltending
9:40 - VGK or TOR... who's more worried?
12:25 - Oilers goaltending
18:00 - Eichel & the Sabres
24:00 - Canes deadline plans
30:30 - Kris Letang negotiations
45:30 - Fill in the Blank
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the work week! Jason and Frank started the show off by talking about the incredible weekend that Jason Robertson and the Stars had. They were a playoff bubble team just a week ago and now they'll have some big decisions to make at the deadline. They won't want to be sellers but they have a handful of impact players who are on expiring contracts.
Nick Schmaltz also had himself quite the weekend. He became just the 45th player in NHL history to record seven points in a single game. Gregor did a deep dive into the history of seven-point performances.
From there, they got into the mushy middle that currently exists in the Western Conference, the Canucks chances, the Leafs goaltending, and Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in for a new edition of Fill in The Blank!
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to bring you into the weekend and it was a spicy one. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli dug into what was a spirited Thursday night in the NHL with Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Point both getting into it. It's officially playoff race season around the league and they talked about the seeding in the NHL and how they think the NHL could potentially improve the playoffs.
From there, they talked about a pair of Canadian teams with goaltending problems and what they could do to solve them ahead of the deadline. They also talked about who will be the big buyers this year and why it may just be a buyers' market.
The other big news this week was that Kyle Davidson had the interim tag removed in Chicago and officially became the 10th GM in franchise history.
Tyler Yaremchuk also joined the show for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash!
0:30 - Spirited night around the league
5:40 - Toronto's goaltending problems & goalies around the league
17:50 - Davidson & the Hawks rebuild
25:40 - Avs at the deadline & who are the buyers?
34:30 - Buy or Sell
43:05 - Ottawa deadline plans
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We got a very exciting interview to kick off the week on The DFO Rundown as we welcomed Nashville Predators rookie sensation Tanner Jeannot to the show. He's fresh off scoring in the Stadium Series last night and he talked about the experience of playing in an outdoor game, which is something he considered to be his Welcome to the NHL moment.
He also talked about his path from Oxbow, Saskatchewan to the NHL. He was never drafted and he had to grind to make it to the league and now he's on pace to set the Nashville Predators rookie goal-scoring record. He also talked about the influence of his parents, having them at the outdoor game, and becoming a father!
Before the interview with Jeannot, they talked about what could come from the IIHF and the situation with Russia, the wild game between the Leafs and Red Wings on Saturday night, and Tyler Yaremchuk joined for 'Fill in the Blank'!
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It was an exciting week at Daily Faceoff as we welcomed Matt Larkin to our team! He joined the show and took his "first shift" with the DFO team. We got to know Matt on a bit of a personal level. We talked about where he's been in his career, what he does in his spare time, and for the first time ever he publicly admitted who his favourite team was growing up.
We also got into some big storylines from around the NHL like the Leaf's goaltending, their deadline needs, the Senators rebuild, and Matt stuck around for a new edition of 'Buy or Sell'! Matt also gave some fantastic tips on good hair products.
Before bringing in Matt, Frank and Jason talked about the Penguins getting beaten up by the Devils, Patrik Laine's hot streak, and of course, they talked about the terrible Russian attack on Ukraine and the ties it has to the hockey world.
0:25 - Penguins waxed by the Devils
1:10 - Laine's heater & his future in Columbus
10:01 - Russian attack on Ukraine & hockey ties
16:21 - Larkin joins & talks about joining Daily Faceoff
26:21 - His favourite team growing up
28:26 - Leafs goaltending
35:40 - Senators rebuild
38:10 - Buy or Sell & Rapid Fire
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It's a holiday Monday edition of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason got things going by talking about the trade that happened over the weekend between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes. They explained why this is one of those deals that just made sense for both sides. From there, they got into the Coyotes rebuild and arena situation. Gregor gave his take on how long he believes a proper rebuild really takes.
They then dug into the Western Conference playoff race and talked about a pair of struggling teams in Nashville and Dallas. That naturally brought them to talking about playoff seeding and the idea of the NHL adding a play-in tournament. They also hit on the Canucks heading into the trade deadline and what Jim Rutherford and his group could be looking to do.
To wrap things up, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash!
0:30 - TOR/ARZ deal
4:00 - Coyotes rebuild
7:30 - Stars, Preds, and the Central
11:15 - Avalanche at the deadline
16:55 - Play in tournament?
25:50 - Canucks at the deadline
29:30 - Being a referee
34:30 - Fill in the Blank
49:00 - VGK goaltending
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Another Friday edition of the DFO Rundown is here! Today on the pod, Jason and Frank welcomed in former NHLer Jason Strudwick. He played 674 games in the NHL and a few seasons in Europe and the result is him having a lot of stories to share. He got into being teammates with the likes of Jaromir Jagr, Sean Avery, and Henrik Lundqvist. He also got into his favourite coaches from his playing career and who his favourite defensemen to watch right now are. He also talked a little bit about his media career.
Before getting into the interview with 'Struddy' the guys talked about the latest surrounding the Vancouver Canucks and the decision they have to make between JT Miller and Brock Boeser. They also had a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash! Tyler Yaremchuk asked them about Chariot, Schiefele, and the Ottawa Senators.
1:30 - Canucks & Boeser
4:30 - Claude Giroux & the goalies on the list
5:30 - The Ducks situation
8:30 - Buy or Sell w/ Yaremchuk
15:00 - Strudwick interview
16:40 - Being teammates with Jagr
25:50 - Sean Avery stories
35:00 - His favourite coaches
48:00 - Who are the best NHL dmen?
50:50 - Rapid Fire
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Kick-off your week with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason started off the podcast with some talk about the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. There was also some talk about which one of them is going to cave to their families first and get a puppy.
From there they dug into some trade talk starting with the Colorado Avalanche, who are on a historic heater right now. Will they make a big splash? What are they looking for? Those are the questions they looked at. They also touched on one of the powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference: the Carolina Hurricanes. Last deadline Don Waddell just missed on some deals and he could be hungry to make a big addition this year. They also had an extended conversation about the values of depth players. There are some fascinating situations around the league and some players who some teams could view as their versions of Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman. Frank and Jason both shared some surprising names that could fetch first-round picks at the deadline.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another Friday edition of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! On today's show, Frank and Jason were joined by NHLPA Certified Player Agent Bayne Pettinger. Bayne is the first openly gay NHL agent after coming out just over a year ago. He spoke about breaking barriers, the support around him, and his new non for profit with Brock McGillis. Bayne also discussed his career with Hockey Canada and his experiences at tournaments like the Olympics. Also on the show, two major NHL markets in Canada, the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers, relieved their head coaches this past. Montreal opted to go with the inexperienced coach in Marty St Louis while Edmonton promoted their AHL head coach Jay Woodcroft. The most significant difference between the jobs is the pressure. Frank and Jason discussed the two new appointments. Finally, Liam Horrobin joined the guys for a new edition of Buy or Sell presented by DoorDash. Are the Edmonton Oilers a playoff team? Is Tomas Hertl staying with the San Jose Sharks? Is the Arizona Coyotes decision to play at Arizona State University actually a good idea? Frank and Jason answer those questions and more in that segment.
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Today on the DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor dug into all the stories around the NHL as the league returns from its All Star break. First on the agenda was what went down in Vegas over the weekend, both good and bad. Trevor Zegras stole the show with another highlight reel move in shootout challenge, but it was enough to beat the hometown favourite Alex Pietrangelo who missed the net. They continued to discuss what went well and areas of improvement for All Star weekend.
The talk then moved on to the New York Rangers. The Rangers are in a great spot right now, sitting second in the Metropolitan Division, but what will they do at the deadline? Is it time for them to go all in and make a run for Lord Stanley?
Finally, the Chicago Blackhawks were in the headlines again this past week. One piece of news was that former Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers General Manager Peter Chiarelli had been interviewed for the vacant position in Chicago. The second was a little more controversial after chairman Rocky Wirtz refused to answer questions about the sexual assault case in 2010.
You can hear all of that and more on episode 102 of The DFO Rundown!
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor dug into the biggest stories from around the NHL. The Flyers are struggling along right now and the two wondered about the future of GM Chuck Fletcher. They also hit on the vacant GM job in Anaheim before getting to some trade deadline chatter.
They also gave some takes on potential award races now that we've hit the halfway point of the season. The Hart Trophy has a lot of potential winners and it will be fascinating to see how things play out in the back half of the year.
They wrapped it up with some talk about the Winnipeg Jets, who will need to really turn it up in the second half. Could they sell off some assets at the deadline? They also dug into the COVID/taxi squad situation and Frank talked about having to teach his kids how to ski.
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Frank and Jason started the show off by talking about Evander Kane officially joining the Edmonton Oilers.
Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by Door Dash!
They also welcomed in Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates. He had a tremendous playing career that spanned 19 years and saw him play with seven different NHL teams. He talked to us about his time as a player, a Head Coach, and now as a skills coach. He works with a lot of the best players in the NHL and helps them take their games to the next level. He gave us some insight into how he helps players improve on things like board battles, faceoffs, and breakouts. He also gave his take on "The Michigan". https://www.oatessportsgroup.com/
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Start your week off with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. To start things off, the two talked about the racist incident that occurred in the ECHL on Saturday night involving Jacob Panetta and Jordan Subban.
From there, they hit on the NHL's iron man streak, which Keith Yandle could break tonight with game 965. It's currently held by Doug Jarvis and Frank interviewed him for a story on Daily Faceoff earlier this week. Also, what's the latest on the Flyers (will they move Claude Giroux?) and a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk.
After that, Gregor had a chance to chat with Team USA Women's Hockey Head Coach Joel Johnson. They talked about the rivalry with Team Canada, what their roster looks like heading into the Beijing Games, and the Olympic experience. Joel has a unique coaching history himself. He's not just a hockey coach and has led golf and soccer teams at the collegiate level. He talked about how he adapts, what lessons he carries over, and his coaching philosophies.
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On today's episode of the pod, Frank shared that he tested positive for COVID-19 this week and talked about just how hard the virus has hit him. Gregor shared some odd home remedies for how he gets over illness.
From there, they got into the hockey talk starting with an update on the Evander Kane situation. Could he be an Oiler soon? The team in Edmonton could certainly use the help and more changes than just a Kane signing could be coming. They also hit on the new schedule and some of the decisions that the NHL made.
They also hit on the Montreal Canadiens and their rough season... will it lead to Shane Wright? After a little bit of draft talk, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in The Blank presented by Door Dash.
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It was the Connor McDavid episode of The DFO Rundown and it was fitting considering what happened in Edmonton over the weekend. The Oilers blew a 3-1 lead to the Senators and things are getting out of hand in Alberta's capital city. Jason and Frank talked about that off the top and Tyler Yaremchuk had a new round of Buy or Sell.
They then welcomed in former NHLer Glenn Healy to talk about an exciting new partnership between our friends at Pointsbet Canada and the NHL Alumni Association! He also shared some great stories from his legendary NHL career!
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here. Jason and Frank started off the show by talking about just how odd the lack of a playoff race in the Eastern Conference is. Gregor had some numbers to show how unique the gap is between the haves and the have nots. They also hit on the Evander Kane situation and what kind of suspension he could face. The All-Star Game rosters got announced yesterday as well, so that was a topic of conversation, even if Frank doesn't love it. Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new round of Buy or Sell!
They also welcomed in Tyler Smith, one of the surviving member of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, who talked about his journey and some mental health initiatives that he's started.
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Another week and another episode of The DFO Rundown is here! To start things off today, Jason and Frank talked about the Evander Kane situation. The NHLPA is going to file a grievance and Frank shared why that could be a risk for the PA. They also gave their take on whether or not Kane will be back in the NHL this season.
They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Buy or Sell' before getting to Trevor Daley who talked about his appearance in the ECHL this past weekend, the big announcement from the Hockey Diversity Alliance, where he's hoping they can take things in the near future, and also his personal future in the management side of the game.
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Frank and Jason are here to bring you into the weekend with another episode of The DFO Rundown! To start the show today, they talked about the rumblings that the Winnipeg Jets could be playing some games in Saskatoon so that fans could attend. From there, they hit on an dominant win by the Colorado Avalanche, a few players who could be traded by Montreal, the Oilers struggles, the Penguins hot-streak, and Tyler Yaremchuk joined in for "Fill in the Blank"!
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For the first time in 2022, we have a new episode of The DFO Rundown! Jason and Frank started things off by talking about the Winter Classic that we saw over the weekend and how both the Blues and the Wild should be feeling about where they stand.
They also hit on the struggling Edmonton Oilers, the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Golden Knights cap situation, and how the NHL will handle their schedule going forward.
From there, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Buy or Sell' and then they hit on the future of the World Juniors.
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Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoyed the holiday break and we hope that you're ready for a brand new episode of the podcast!
The holiday buzz around the sport was squished a little bit by the NHL's pause, which isn't ending as quickly as we thought it was. Frank and Jason talked about the impacts of the Omnicoron virus on the league and when things could get back to normal.
They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank before getting to Chris Peters, who gave us some fantastic insight into the early days of the World Junior Hockey Championships!
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With 2021 coming to a close, we figured it would be a good time to take a look back at the first year of The DFO Rundown! Tyler Yaremchuk took over the show and played some of his favourite interviews from the past year. In part one of the show you'll hear from former Jets Head Coach Paul Maurice, who was the first-ever guest on the pod, as well as Bruce Boudreau, Bill Guerin, and Brad Larsen!
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Part two of our best of series is here! Tyler Yaremchuk takes you through three more of his favourite interviews from the past year. It starts with Frank and Jason chatting with HHOF goaltender Kim St. Pierre. It also includes their interviews with Cincinnati Cyclones Head Coach Jason Payne, AJ Galante of the Danbury Trashers, and Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell!
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Another episode of The DFO Rundown is here. Frank and Jason started off the show by talking about yesterday's big news that the NHL is stopping cross-border travel for the holidays. They hit on the impact this will have on the schedule going forward and how the NHL will have to adjust on the fly.
From there, they hit on the Eastern Conference playoff picture, Paul Maurice's departure from Winnipeg, and the Olympics. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a new edition of Fill in the Blank!
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the weekend and what a weekend-themed episode it is. Bob McKenzie, or Bobby Margarita as he's now known, joined the show to talk about his new product and its origin story. He and Frank shared a few laughs and they also talked a little bit about the World Juniors!
Before that, Jason and Frank talked about the ongoing COVID situation in the NHL and they had a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk that took a... well, interesting turn.
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It's time to start your week off with a new episode of the pod! There is a lot of talk about whether or not NHL participation at the 2022 Winter Olympics is realistic and that's where Jason and Frank began today's show. They dug into what we learned this weekend and the big decisions that still need to be made.
From there, they got into the Jim Rutherford hiring in Vancouver. How will things work in the Canucks organization and was this hiring the right move for the franchise? They both gave their takes.
They also hit on the crazy numbers that Alex Ovechkin has been putting up, the Hart Trophy race, some recent hits around the league that have made headlines, and John Tortorella's recent comments.
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to bring you into the weekend. Today on the show, Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Dallas Eakins joined Jason and Frank to talk about the stunning assist from Trevor Zegras, the Ducks change in culture, and how he's changed as a coach as his career has gone on.
Before bringing in Eakins, they talked about the Jim Rutherford hiring in Vancouver and Frank had some nuggets of info from the Board of Governors meeting.
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Did anything happen this weekend?
It was a wild few days around the NHL with some big games on the ice and some major news off of it. The Vancouver Canucks finally made the big changes that their fan base was begging for as both GM Jim Benning, Head Coach Travis Green, and others were let go on Sunday. We now also know that Bruce Boudreau is going to be the next Head Coach of the team.
Frank and Jason broke everything down today on the pod. Frank gave some potential candidates for the now vacant GM position as well.
Oh, and Frank casually broke the Alain Vigneault firing while we were recording.
They also hit on some of the big games that happened over the last 48 hours and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Buy or Sell'.
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Flames GM Brad Treliving joined Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli today on The DFO Rundown to talk about the Flames strong start to the season, some of the teams defensemen, and they got into a little pizza talk during rapid fire!
Before getting to their chat with Treliving, Frank and Jason talked about the Brendan Lemieux suspension, the idea of certain markets being harder to play in because of their media, and they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a round of Rapid Fire!
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It was a wild weekend around the NHL. Gregor and Seravalli hit on all of, starting with the Montreal Canadiens hiring of Jeff Gorton as their new VP of Hockey Operations. Frank talked about the unique structure that is forming within the Habs and also, where they could go next. They also talked about what a mess the departures from the organization were.
There is still some big decisions to make when it comes to the Evander Kane situation. Will he find another home in the NHL this season? Or is he destined for a buyout?
Finally, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new round of Buy or Sell!
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Frank and Jason took a trip around the NHL today on ep. 82 of the pod. They started off by talking about the Atlantic Division and if that actually might be the worst division in the league. They also hit on the Flames and their strong defensive play, the Islanders and their sluggish start on home ice, and the Rangers start to the season. They also went on a tangent about some of the best free-agent signings in recent memory. Tyler Yaremchuk also joined the show for 'Fill In The Blank'.
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Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by Rick Tocchet! They talked about him being inducted into the Flyers HOF, his career as both a skilled player and tough guy, his coaching career, and how he's handling being back in front of the camera with TNT!
Before getting to that, they talked about McDavid's brilliant goal last night and Tyler Yaremchuk grilled the guys with some fresh questions in 'Buy or Sell'!
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A new week is here and so is a new episode of The DFO Rundown!
Frank joined the show today live from Toronto, where he's covering the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He and Gregor talked about this year's feel-good class to kick off the pod. They also hit on the struggling Vancouver Canucks and if changes will be coming. To wrap things up, they took a look at the Metro Division and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Fill in the Blank'.
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Today on the show, Frank and Jason talked about the news that broke this week surrounding Bob Murray, what was found out in the investigation, and also the Ducks hot start on the ice this season. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh round of Buy or Sell.
They wrapped up the podcast by bringing in Hall of Famer Kim St. Pierre to talk about the early days of her hockey career, getting the call to the hall, and her historic induction.
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Jason and Frank are back with another new episode of The DFO Rundown. They started today's episode by talking about Jeremy Colliton being fired in Chicago. Gregor has been ripping the Hawks for their defensive play under Colliton for a long time now and he's already noticing differences in their game. Frank also thinks that the Hawks need to have a tough conversation about the future of Patrick Kane.
They also hit on the early season success of the Anaheim Ducks and more in a new edition of 'Fill In The Blank' with Tyler Yaremchuk!
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Well, the moment we finally waited for is here. Jack Eichel has been moved to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, and a pair of draft picks. Frank and Jason broke down the deal from every perspective. What does it mean for the Golden Knights playoff push? Did Buffalo come away with a good enough haul? Could Eichel be ready to go to the Olympics? The duo hit on everything. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new round of Buy or Sell.
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to kick off your week! Today on the show, Jason and Frank talked about the future of NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr and they handled a bunch of other topics in "Fill In The Blank" before bringing in Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland. With Ken, they talked about getting the call to the Hockey Hall of Fame, the upcoming induction ceremony, his career, and more!
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Tonight we got more major news in the NHL as Joel Quenneville has resigned as the Head Coach of the Florida Panthers. Frank and Jason broke down that news and talked about the new interim Head Coach in Florida: Andrew Brunette. Of course, talking about the on-ice product doesn't feel very significant right now. The bulk of this episode was spent talking about the fallout from the Chicago Blackhawks investigation. Not only did they talk about the repercussions of the investigation, but they also talked about Kyle Beach and the courageousness he showed by making his identity known.
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With the second week of the season in the books, Frank and Jason took the podcast to go through some of the big storylines from around the league. They hit on the struggling teams (Maple Leafs, Golden Knights, Blackhawks) and the teams that are off to hot starts (Panthers, Penguins, Sharks). Frank also recapped his trip to Seattle for the Kraken's first-ever home game. The Climate Pledge Arena has a lot of very unique features and Frank got a chance to see them all first hand. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a brand new round of 'Fill In The Blank' where they gave their new picks for the Calder Trophy.
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Another Friday is here and we have another brand new episode of The DFO Rundown to bring you into the weekend! Frank and Jason kicked off today's podcast by talking about the Winnipeg Jets COVID situation and the struggling Montreal Canadiens before getting a chance to talk to Seattle Kraken broadcaster Everett Fitzhugh! He talked about his rise to the NHL as a black broadcaster, how he got to Seattle, and how the city is buzzing ahead of the first-ever home game for the Kraken! They also did a fresh round of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk.
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Frank and Jason are back with a new episode of The DFO Rundown! The two dug into some of the bigger stories from around the NHL now that the 2021-22 season is officially one week old. They talked about some teams that are off to disappointing starts, a coach that could be feeling some pressure, and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new segment called 'Fill in the Blank'!
They wrapped things up by talking about the Vitali Kravtsov situation in New York and what could happen once Evander Kane finishes up his 21-game suspension.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! The season is underway and there are no shortage of storylines from the first few days of action. Frank and Jason started the pod by talking about the Brady Tkachuk deal and did a brand new round of 'Buy or Sell' with Tyler Yaremchuk.
They also welcomed Nashville Predators Assistant GM Scott Nichol to the show. He talked about his path to the NHL, his playing career, player development, and his new gig!
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The regular season starts tomorrow and it feels good to say that! Frank and Jason wrapped up their season preview series today on the pod by taking an in-depth look at the Western Conference. They ranked the teams in each division and talked about who they think will get to the playoffs in the West. There were a few disagreements but there are also a few teams that they both think will have down seasons. They also went through their projected playoff brackets and shared their Stanley Cup winners for the year!
Before they got into all of that, they also hit on the two big contract extensions that we saw this week. Does the Zibenjad deal mean that the Rangers are officially out on Jack Eichel? Is the Barkov deal better for the team or the player? Frank and Jason both gave their takes!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frank and Jason are back at the Wood Jerseys studio for a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown (pres. by Fantrax)! With the start of the season just days away, they kicked off their season preview predictions and took an in-depth look at the Eastern Conference. Before they got into that though, they dug into the most recent news surrounding Jack Eichel, Frank shared a very interesting fact about the growing rivalry between the Hurricanes and Canadiens, and they touched on the COVID-19 news coming out of Pittsburgh. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of 'Buy or Sell'!
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Another Monday is here and that means we have a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown (pres. by Fantrax). Today on the pod, we welcomed in our newest teammate: Scott Burnside! He's covered the league for almost 25 years and now he's bringing his talents to Daily Faceoff for the upcoming season!
They kicked off their chat with Scott by talking about the string of tweets that Robin Lehner sent out over the weekend. That eventually turned into a bigger conversation about culture in hockey and how the NHL has handled the recent investigations that they have had to do. From there, they got into the Jack Eichel situation and got Scott's take on that. They wrapped up their chat by playing a little bit of Rapid Fire to get to know Scott better. Off the top of the episode, they also got into who could be in the mix for the first overall pick at the end of the season. Yes, the season hasn't even started yet and we are talking about who could be tanking. What a time!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to bring you into the weekend! This week's episode was loaded with interesting topics as Gregor and Seravalli started things off by digging into the news that the Vancouver Canucks have gotten their two RFA's signed. From there they got into 'Buy or Sell' and a Pacific Division Preview with Tyler Yaremchuk.
In the second half of the podcast, they welcomed Rob Rossi from The Athletic to talk a little Pittsburgh Penguins. The team won't have Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin to start the season and that really makes things interesting as they head into what could be a pivotal year for the organization. Could this be the final year for the likes of Malkin and Letang in Pittsburgh? Rossi gave us some fantastic insight.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have another new member of our team at Daily Faceoff. Former NHL Referee Tim Peel is joining us for the upcoming season and he hopped on the podcast to talk about his career, the incident that happened last season, and more. Tim refereed over 1300 NHL games, 90 playoff games, and even got a chance to officiate the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He was one of the most experienced officials when his time with the NHL ended. We started the interview by digging into the incident that ended his NHL career and Tim gave his perspective on what happened and how it affected his life.
We also got into the current state of NHL officiating, the mindset of an NHL referee, how the game changes between the regular season and playoffs, and much, much more. Tim was open, honest, and gave some great answers to some tough questions.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on the DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by their newest teammate Mike McKenna. They got into why he's excited to be joining the team at Daily Faceoff and what he'll be doing this season. Of course, they also talked to him about his professional career. He wore eight different NHL sweaters during his 13-year NHL career and played for over 20 different professional teams. With all that travelling, Mike has an abundance of stories and also gave us some great insight into the world of goaltending. He also shared his unique connection to the world of racing.
We went all the way back to the beginning of his career and Mike talked about being drafted, going to development camps, and how his career could have played out differently. He shared some great stories about the final year of his career as well, which was wild. He also shared why he's interested in getting into the media world! Before getting to Mike, Jason and Frank also dug into what's happening with Jack Eichel and dug into the big story of unvaccinated players.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason and Frank are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown brought to you by Fantrax. They kicked things off by bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk to recap the NHL's Player Media Tour that took place last week in Chicago. Nathan MacKinnon talked about his diet, Drew Doughty was open about how much he pays attention to projected Olympic rosters, and Steven Stamkos got into his mindset heading into the season.
From there they got into more Olympic talk, Jack Eichel and his status heading into the next season, and went in-depth on how things could go down in the Metro Division this season with a new edition of 'Buy or Sell'. To wrap things up, they went through the complete list of players who will be heading to camps on PTO's and who could earn a contract in the next few weeks.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli, brought to you by Fantrax. This week on the podcast, they were joined by Cammi Granato. The Hockey Hall of Fame player is now working as a scout in the Seattle Kraken organization.
There was a lot to get to with Granato, who is the first female pro scout in the NHL. They kicked things off by talking about a girls hockey tournament that she has gotten going before getting into her new role with the Kraken, her podcast, and more!
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Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back together for a new episode of The DFO Rundown and this week there was no guest, just straight hockey talk. They kicked things off with a little bit of talk about the NHL's COVID Protocol and some questions that still need to be answered. From there, they got into some of the big-name RFA's that are still sitting unsigned. Will any of Kaprizov, Tkachuk, Hughes, or Pettersson not start the season with their respective clubs? Frank gave us some insight into that.
They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new round of 'Buy or Sell' where they previewed the Central Division.
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We are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown! Today on the pod, we were joined by another former member of the Danbury Trashers: Mike Rupp! He is also a veteran of over 600 NHL games and now works with the NHL Network, but we spent a big part of the interview chatting about his time with the most talked about team in the hockey world right now.
Mike shared a bunch of stories that didn't make the cut for the documentary and talked about how he got connected to the Trashers, his first few games there, and some of his favourite moments from his time with the team.
He also went on the talk a little bit about the upcoming NHL season.
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We continued our offseason interview series today on The DFO Rundown and today, Frank and Jason were joined by Jason Payne of the Cincinnati Cyclones, who is the only black Head Coach in North American Professional Hockey. Jason joined the show to talk about his path to becoming a Head Coach, his playing career, and how he’s dealt with racism on his journey to where he is now.
Before they got into their chat with Jason, they got into some of the big storylines from around the NHL and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh edition of Buy/Sell!
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This week on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli was joined by AJ Galante, who is the former President and General Manager of the Danbury Trashers hockey club and if you’ve watched the documentary ‘Untold: Crime & Penalties’ then you know exactly who he is.
AJ joined Frank to talk about the documentary being released and also gave us further insight into what made the Danbury Trashers one of the most unique, compelling, and infamous hockey clubs of all time.
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is live and for the first time ever, Jason and Frank were in the same room to record the podcast! Frank is up in Edmonton for the week so we took the chance to record a few episodes of the podcast! The first episode features some talk about Frank’s journey up to Edmonton and then the guys welcome in former NHLer Colby Cohen, who is now jumping into the media world to be a broadcaster with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Colby, who was a second-round pick back in 2007, talked to us about his playing career, transitioning into a media member, and he even shared some stories about a young Frank Seravalli from the duo’s time in minor hockey!
He had a very interesting perspective on working in hockey and what the game has given him. Colby was also very close with Jimmy Hayes and he talked about his relationship with Jimmy and what made him so special.
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We are back with another in-person episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. Today on the pod, it truly was a family affair as San Jose Sharks forward Noah Gregor joined the show (and yes, he’s Jason’s nephew).
We started things off by talking about his path to the NHL and the different sports he played growing up. From there, we went on to talk about his NHL debut, the player he was most excited to go up against, and more. Of course, there were some great family stories mixed into the podcast.
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Happy Friday! Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are here with another episode of The DFO Rundown! Today on the pod, they started things off by talking about the situation that's currently brewing between the Arizona Coyotes and the city of Glendale. Frank gave some background info on what's going on there and where the Coyotes could end up going if things continue to go south in the desert. They also talked about the Hall of Fame career of Henrik Lundqvist before getting into "Buy or Sell" with Tyler Yaremchuk, where they covered some big questions for the upcoming season!
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Another episode of The DFO Rundown is here and today, Jason and Frank were joined by Oilers Head Coach Dave Tippett, who is about to head into his third season behind the bench in Edmonton. Before getting to Tippett, Frank and Jason talked about the Kirill Kaprizov situation and also, what could be happening with a few free agents that are still available.
With Tippett, they started off with an in-depth talk about his golf game and he shared a funny story about a product that revived his ability to golf. Of course, after that they got into the changes that the Oilers made this summer and which players will need to take big steps forward next season. They also talked about how he got into coaching, how his approach has changed over the years, and how often he thinks about hockey in the offseason.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason were joined by one of the newest members of the San Jose Sharks: Andrew Cogliano. The NHL veteran talked about the early days of his career with the Edmonton Oilers, the free agent process (which he experienced for the first time), and why he decided to stay on the west coast.
From there, they also talked about the idea of ‘loving the game’ and how his relationship with hockey has changed since he was a fresh-faced rookie almost 15 years ago. They also talked about what’s next for ‘Cogs’ and what he wants to do after his playing career is done. Gregor also opened up a conversation about officiating in the game and got Cogliano’s take on the way things have changed over the years and how he would like to see the games called.
To wrap things up, they looked back at his time with the Dallas Stars from how sideways last year went to how much he enjoyed being in the organization.
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Our offseason interview series continues on The DFO Rundown! Today, Jason and Frank were joined by Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher who has been one of the busiest people in the NHL over the last six weeks. Fletcher talked about overhauling the Flyers blueline, the other moves he made this summer, and he also played a round of 'Rapid Fire'!
There was obviously plenty to get to with Fletcher. Not only did we talk about what goes into making a big trade, but he also gave us some insight into how he became a GM and the impact his father had on his career.
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Another Friday is here and today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason were joined by Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle! The former first-round pick talked about the process of being selected in the expansion draft and what was going through his head in the days leading up to it.
They dug into some of the challenges that will come with being on an expansion team, both on and off the ice. He also talked about why he’s so excited to be playing in the Seattle market. Eberle also talked about how he’s evolved as a player during his career, and the way that both Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello had an impact on that. They wrapped things up with a great edition of ‘Rapid Fire’.
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The guys are back with a new episode of The DFO Rundown! This week Jason and Frank were joined by Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook, who recently signed a three-year extension to stay with the club. Martinook had a unique path to the NHL and talked about how he made it. He also touched on the moves that the team made this offseason and shared some funny insight into how an NHL team group chat changes during the summer.
Before talking with Martinook, Jason and Frank dug into some stories from around the NHL like the salary arbitration news that broke today and the Evander Kane situation, which is far from over. It may be August, but there is still plenty of hockey news floating around.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to another Friday edition of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor!
Since Free agency opened up on Wednesday, it has been a crazy time around the NHL, and the guys dove into everything. Multiple defencemen are now getting paid the big bucks, the Arizona Coyotes are doing whatever they can to get Shane Wright, and the Edmonton Oilers are still searching for a new goaltender, to name a few of the headlines.
The show ends with some rapid fire questions for Frank about the future of a couple of NHL veterans and where free agents Tomas Tatar and Nick Ritchie could land.
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Welcome back to another week of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli!
It was another busy weekend around the National Hockey League, with the 2021 entry level draft taking place virtually for the second year in a row. There was plenty to discuss with some big trades going down in Philadelphia and Chicago; and what went down in the draft. On top of that, NHL free agency is coming up this Wednesday, with several big names still available. Where will Dougie Hamilton land? Will the Oilers figure out their defensive issues? And where will each goaltender fall? Jason and Frank discussed everything you need to know on episode 49 of The DFO Rundown!
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It’s been a busy week in the NHL, and it’s only going to get busier! After Frank Seravalli exploded hockey Twitter with Seattle Kraken draft news on Wednesday morning, he and Jason Gregor are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown. They dove into the Kraken’s expansion draft right off the bat, breaking down a few picks and their overall thoughts.
The most focus of the show, however, was the NHL Draft. In today’s episode, they were joined by Brad Allen from the hockeyprospect.com. Brad brought a ton of information with him and gave us an excellent perspective on what this draft could become. They also spoke specifically about Chaz Lucius, Cole Sillinger, and the two top-ranked goaltenders - Sebastian Cossa and Jesper Wallstedt.
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It was truly a wild weekend around the NHL with some big trades and expansion lists being released! Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli have a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown and they dug right into what they think the Seattle Kraken will do this week. They both did their own mock expansion draft and shared the results with each other live on the podcast!
The guys picked all 30 players that they think could end up with the NHL's 32nd franchise and only agreed on 11 in total. The debates were very good and on top of that, Frank had a lot of inside information and shared what he's hearing from around the league. There will be side deals and Frank shared a few that he thinks might happen.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are now just under a week away from the NHL's expansion draft and teams are starting to make moves to put themselves in a good spot before they lose a player to the Seattle Kraken. It's really just the tip of the iceberg and there are no doubt more big moves to come, so we decided to bring NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman onto the podcast to give us the latest on what he's hearing from around the league.
Before getting to Friedman, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli talked about the big news from the past week including the Minnesota Wild buying out Ryan Suter and Zach Parise. They also touched on the goaltending market and talked about the likelihood of some big-name American-born free agents signing in Canada. With Friedman, they started by talking about the idea of tampering and how teams are potentially bending the rules a little ahead of free agency. They also got into which teams are facing the most pressure to improve themselves in the next week and which teams that are currently flying under the radar that could make a big splash. They also did a special edition of 'Buy or Sell' with Tyler Yaremchuk.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome into a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown from The Wood Jerseys Studio! Frank and Jason started this week's podcast off by talking about some players who could potentially be traded ahead of next week's expansion draft. They also got into a pretty passionate debate about the NHL/CHL agreement that needs to be renegotiated this offseason.
Before getting to their guest of the week, Frank gave his take on Nikita Kucherov's new t-shirts that he's been rocking during the Lightning Stanley Cup celebrations. They went on to welcome Detroit Red Wings beat reporter Kevin Allen to the pod. Kevin broke down how GM Steve Yzerman will handle the upcoming offseason. The Red Wings are certainly still rebuilding, but the focus now is on making the team better and Yzerman has a lot of cap space to make that happen. They could very well be one of the most active teams in the league over the next month and Kevin explained what moves they could be making.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another Friday episode of The DFO Rundown is here! It's rumour season around the NHL, so to kick off today's episode Frank and Jason dug into to some of the big stories around the league starting with some potential buyouts candidates before digging into the Duncan Keith trade talks. They also talked about soon-to-be free agent Tony DeAngelo and had some fun with the Nikita Kucherov press conference.
They also welcomed Michael Russo of The Athletic, who covers the Minnesota Wild, into the Wood Jerseys Studio! They talked about a potential Zach Parise buyout, Kirill Kaprizov's new deal, and more big items that GM Bill Guerin needs to handle this summer. They also had a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk where the guys were grilled on Andrei Vasilevsky, potential buyouts, the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to another episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! In today’s episode, Frank and Jason are joined by Seattle Kraken reporter Ryan Clark from The Athletic. They dove into everything around the Kraken’s expansion draft, so if you too are doing a mock draft a day, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. They spoke about several different scenarios, including who Tampa Bay will lose, how Duncan Keith affects everything, and the possibility of Seattle taking pending UFA’s. Before the interview begins, Frank and Jason address the tragic death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks. The show continued to recap Montreal’s series saving win and how the NHL could change its playoff cap rule.
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Another new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to kick off your long weekend! This week Frank and Jason weren't joined by a guest and instead, went around the NHL to talk about the latest breaking stories and trade rumours. Of course, you have to start with the Stanley Cup Final, where the Habs find themselves heading home down 2-0. Gregor is definitely more down on the Canadiens than Frank, who argued that they still have a shot in this series.
From there, we had a new edition of 'Frankly Speaking' where Frank gave some strong thoughts on the Chicago Blackhawks. From there, they talked about the Duncan Keith trade rumours and then dug into some other big names that could be on the trade market. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a round of 'Buy or Sell' pres. by Jock MKT.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! To start this week's episode, Jason brings in a travelling Frank Seravalli, who is on the road covering the Stanley Cup Final. Frank is starting to buy into the Canadiens hype heading into their series against Tampa Bay while Jason still believes it will be the Lightning who comes out on top. They also touched on the Jack Eichel situation and Frank dropped one team that has been increased their interest in the Sabres star forward.
They then welcomed in Katie Strang from The Athletic, who has been covering the allegations of sexual abuse against the Chicago Blackhawks. The NHL has been quiet on the topic, something that may change soon, but Katie shone some light on what really should be the biggest story in hockey and one of the biggest stories in sports.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Friday! We are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown! There was some big news this week as Frank is joining Daily Faceoff full time! The podcast started with Frank and Jason talking about the big news before getting into the hockey talk. Fresh off the Habs game six victory, they touched on who's the better matchup for the Canadiens in the Cup Final. They were also joined by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin, who recently won the Lady Byng Award!
With Jaccob, they talked about how much winning the Lady Byng award means, looked back at the season he had with the Canes, the impact of Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour, and the popular storm surge celebrations! Also on the pod, they brought in producer Tyler Yaremchuk for a new round of Buy/Sell where they touched on the Conn Smythe award, some pending free agents (Nuge, Hall, Landeskog), Rick Tocchet, and some trade targets in Arizona!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The storylines coming out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are neverending. From officiating to goaltending to COVID protocols, the last few days have given us plenty to talk about. Jason and Frank talked about all of that today on The DFO Rundown. On top of that, to really break down the goaltending position, they welcomed Kevin Woodley from In Goal Magazine to the Wood Jerseys Studio.
With Woodley, they talked about the Golden Knight's decision to go with Robin Lehner for game four against Montreal and if Marc-Andre Fleury will bounce back before the playoffs are over. They also dug into the way that NHL teams are changing how they handle young goaltenders before touching on the upcoming expansion draft and talked about who the Kraken could look to take.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Frank and Jason are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown! They kicked off the podcast by talking about the number of coaching changes going on around the league and Frank gave us the latest on who could be heading where. It was fitting that after that, they welcomed Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Brad Larsen to the Wood Jerseys Studio! Larsen talked about finally getting a chance to be an NHL bench boss after years of working the AHL and with the Blue Jackets as an Assistant Coach. They wrapped up the interview with Brad with some Rapid Fire Questions and then to end the episode, Tyler Yaremchuk grilled Frank and Jason in a new edition of 'Buy/Sell'.
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The final four is underway in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and there are plenty of storylines in both of the series. Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor talked about game one between the Lightning and Islanders before welcoming in former Golden Knight Deryk Engelland to help preview the Vegas/Montreal series!
Before Deryk joined the pod, Jason and Frank took a look at some of the big-name free agents that will be hitting the market this summer. They also touched on a few trade targets before welcoming in the former NHL defenseman! With Engelland, they talked about his unique journey to the NHL and how he managed to carve out an impressive NHL career. They also talked about what he's doing now and how he's staying involved in hockey!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor kicked off this week's episode by talking about the Colorado Avalanche once again being eliminated in the second round. The two kicked around the idea of big changes coming to Colorado and talked about why they couldn't get back into their series against Vegas. After that, they were joined by former NHLer and Stanley Cup Champion Brian Engblom, who now works as an analyst on Tampa Bay Lightning broadcasts. Brian talked about his Cup rings, the Lightning heading into round three, and more before playing a quick round of rapid fire!
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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! With Jason Gregor out of the lineup for today's pod, Frank Seravalli brought in Craig Button to fill in! The duo kicked things off by talking about the Montreal Canadiens surprising dominance of the Winnipeg Jets and how Head Coach Dominic Ducharme has had an impact. From there, they went on to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights coming back to even things up with the Avalanche before getting into the other two series from a thrilling second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
Button gave some great insight into how the remaining teams in the playoffs are being coached and who needs to make the most adjustments to take their team to the next level. Of course, the next round is going to feature two matchups between teams that haven't played each other yet this season. Craig ranked the four divisions and talked about who could be favourites in round three. They transitioned from there and talked a little bit about the NHL Draft. Owen Power is coming off a fantastic performance at the World Hockey Championships. Was that enough for him to be locked in as the #1 overall pick? Craig shared his take and gave us his player comparables for the young defenseman. They also talked about what the Draft looks like after that.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NHL is churning out news and big stories seemingly non-stop right now so for today's episode of The DFO Rundown, we brought in some extra insider help! Sportsnet's Chris Johnston joined Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli to talk about the summer ahead for the Maple Leafs and what kind of changes could be coming. They also touched on the Mark Scheifele suspension and played a little Buy/Sell with some big names on the trade market!
Things are bad in Toronto and while the people in charge made it sound like some big changes might not happen, Chris thinks there's a chance that things could get wild. Who are those names? You'll have to listen in to find out. During Buy/Sell they touched on Cale Makar, the Leafs, the Oilers, Flames, Sabres, and Seth Joens! They wrapped up with a little bit more talk about the Blue Jackets and a fresh round of Rapid Fire!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Monday hockey fans! Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown! Today, the guys got set for tonight's big game seven between the Leafs and Habs. They also got into the game seven that we saw on Friday night between Vegas and Minnesota, and the game one stomping that followed it on Sunday. They were also joined by former NHLer and current analyst Brian Boucher who talked about the magic of Nathan MacKinnon and other big stories from around the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Is this more of a choke job by the Maple Leafs or is this just the result of the Habs finding another level? How many games will Ryan Reaves get? Can the Canes overcome their game one loss against Tampa? Frank and Jason answered all of those questions before bringing in Boucher for some more analysis.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Friday and on the morning of what could be the only Game 7 in the first round of the Stanley Cup, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor are back for another episode of The DFO Rundown! The two talked about the teams that have advanced already and were joined by Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy, who talked about the Canes OT win, the culture changed that happened over the last five years, and their matchup against the Lightning.
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The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs just continue getting more entertaining and more unpredictable. The Winnipeg Jets are in the drivers seat in their series against the Oilers, the Nashville Predators have climbed right back into their series against Carolina, and two of the last three Stanley Cup Champions have already been eliminated. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli recapped it all today on a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown.
The episode also featured an appearance from NHL Agent Allan Walsh, which starts just before the 18-minute mark. Walsh talked about his career and how he went from working murder trials in Los Angeles to being one of the top agents in the NHL. We also talked about a few of his clients and put him through a round of Rapid Fire!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 30 of The DFO Rundown is here! It was a busy week for our guy Frank Seravalli, who kicked off the podcast by giving us an update on his future and where he'd like to go now that his time at TSN has come to an end. From there, they went around the NHL and dug into each of the first-round series.
The Panthers may have saved their season on Thursday night but they also might have a bit of a goaltending controversy on their hands. Speaking of goaltending controversies, there might be one brewing in Vegas and it won't just impact their playoff run. It will also make their choice at the expansion draft an interesting one. They wrapped up the playoff talk by looking at which deadline acquisition has had the biggest impact on their new club. They moved on to talk about some of the teams out of the playoffs and which organizations could make big changes, and which ones could give their current groups another chance. Vancouver and Calgary were the focus here. They wrapped up the episode with a little 'Buy/Sell, which focused on the playoffs, a few individual players, Nazem Kadri, and a trio of Canadian teams!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The playoffs are underway and they are not disappointing! Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor got right into things by talking about the crazy number of overtime games to start things off and the red-hot rivalry between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Off the ice, there is plenty of drama as well. Frank got into what's going on with Kuznetsov, Samsonov, and the Capitals. Is there a real chance that Kuznetsov will be traded? Frank had the answer. The big-name that will be in the rumour mill of course is Jack Eichel, but, the surgery he wants to have a hot-button issue. Could that make him untradeable? The guys debated it. They wrapped up the opening segment by talking about the Vancouver Canucks offseason and what needs to happen. To further get into the Stanley Cup Playoffs spirit, the guys welcomed Dave Bolland into the Wood Jerseys studio! The two-time Stanley Cup Champion talked about winning it all with the Hawks, the crazy parties that come with it, and gave us his take on this year's postseason. Of course, we couldn't let him leave without running him through a quick round of 'Rapid Fire'.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Friday! Of course, the final day of the work week also means there is a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown available for your listening pleasure. This week, Jason and Frank were joined by former NHL tough guy & current podcaster & engineer John Scott. The trio talked a little about life in the NHL, life after hockey, and previewed the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
Before the chat with John, Frank went off on a rant about the lack of respect that the Presidents Trophy gets. They also got into the Vegas Golden Knights salary cap situation, which four seeds could through the first round, and they each gave their predictions for the East and West divisions before getting into a new edition of Buy/Sell! They welcomed John Scott into the WoodJersey.com Studio around the 26-minute mark and talked to the legendary enforcer about life after hockey, his fighting career, his relationship with Derek Boogard, and his favourite playoff matchups.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With all 16 playoff spots essentially locked up, we figured today was a good time to do our Ultimate Playoff Roundtable (pres. by Manscaped)! Frank and Jason were joined by Ray Ferraro and Jeff O'Neil to get set for the playoffs.
Before bringing in the big guests, they got into the recent coaching news surrounding John Tortorella and Ron Brind' Amour. Frank talked about how the new deal between Rod and the Canes has likely been done for a while, but Brind'Amour is making sure everyone around him gets paid first. With O'Dog and Ferraro, they started by looking at the Central Division where the Hurricanes are looking like the favourites but the Lightning and Panthers are right behind them. They also touched on the likely first-round matchups in the Canadian Division. Can the Habs pull of an upset? It might come down to goaltending. Will McDavid continue his dominance in the postseason? That will likely decide the Oilers' fate.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Happy Friday! The boys are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown & you will not want to miss this one. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli start the podcast by going through everything that happened this week around the hockey world, almost all of it revolved around the New York Rangers. Then, they welcomed in Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman!
Bowman was incredibly honest about his team's rebuild and how they'll utilize their cap space to become a contender once again. He also went into his relationship with Patrick Kane and how much the two of them have been through together. He also touched on his own career before playing a little 'Rapid Fire'.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor & Frank Seravalli! This week on the pod, they talked about the lack of playoff races in the NHL before chatting with Gerard Gallant, who will be going to Latvia for the World Hockey Championships to coach Team Canada.
Off the top, the guys started by going around the league and looking at the surprising lack of playoff races as we head down the stretch. Frank also touched on the Dallas Stars and their internal debate about whether or not to have their building at 100% capacity if they make the playoffs. From there, they hit on some potential playoff matchups and which teams aren't at 100% as they head into the postseason. Then at the 18:00 minute mark, they welcomed in Gerard Gallant. They started by talking about the process behind becoming the Head Coach of Team Canada for the World Hockey Championship. From there, they hit on some NHL coaching jobs that he was close on and what could be next for him in his career. They ended by talking about the current state of the NHL and a fun edition of Rapid Fire.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 24 of The DFO Rundown is here! Our boy Frank Seravalli is under the weather today so we had to make a quick call to Jamie McLennan from TSN to join Jason Gregor today on the podcast!
To kick off today's episode, the guys talked about the insane amount of games that Noodles has watched this season (hint: it's a lot). On that topic, they went around the league and looked at how some of the big trade deadline acquisitions are performing with their new teams. Of course, you can't have Noodles on and not talk a little bit about goaltending. Gregor got him to touch on the likes on Philip Grubauer, Mike Smith, and Freddy Andersen. We also got Noodles to take part in this week's edition of Buy/Sell that saw us touch on Ryan Miller, Spencer Knight, Kirill Kaprizov (again), the Flyers, and Connor McDavid's pursuit of 100.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor is here! This week's episode features a great chat with former NHLer and current Bruins analyst Bob Beers, who talked about the Bruins recent play, his own career in the NHL, and having one of the best names in hockey history! Before the chat with Bob, Frank and Jason got into Sidney Crosby once again hitting up a point per game, some potential changes to the length of the season, playoff matchups, and more!
How long can Crosby keep up an elite level? That was the first question we tackled this week on the pod. That led into a conversation about Patrick Marleau's games played record and how impressive it really is. There is also some talk that the NHL might expand the regular season to 84 games and that led the guys to a debate about if the league should consider changing up the playoff seeding system. They wrapped up the opening segment by looking at 'Kirill the Thrill' and the surging Minnesota Wild.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another Friday is here and that means we have a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown! This week on the podcast, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli kicked things off by going around the NHL and talking about the current cross-checking issue, the juggernaut East Division, and the impact of home-ice advantage will be. They were also joined by Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen.
It's been a tough season for the Columbus Blue Jackets and last night goaltender Elvis MErzlikins spoke out about just how bad things have gotten. We started there with the NHL's first-ever European GM who talked about his teams struggles and the mental toll it has taken on the entire group. From there, they touched on Head Coach John Tortorella.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a new week and that means a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown is here. To start things off, Jason welcomed Frank back to the pod after his brief vacation and you can tell just by looking at him, that he got some sun. From there, they got into the Canucks win over the Maple Leafs in their return to action, the new-look Boston Bruins, and Patrick Marleau getting set to break the NHL's all-time games played record.
They then welcomed former Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach Chris Beaudry to the podcast. Chris discussed his journey over the last couple of years, his mental health battles, how he copes, and how he's staying connected to hockey. He was very open with us and talked about some of his darkest, most difficult moments and how he's found a better place.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the trade deadline in the rear-view mirror, we decided to turn our attention to the draft this week on The DFO Rundown! In a normal season, this is right around the time when the league's draft lottery would be happening and with a lot of teams already out of the playoff race, now seemed like a perfect time to take a peek at the next wave of NHL stars. To do that, who better to bring into the podcast than Chris Peters of HockeySense!
Chris is now in his second decade of scouting NHL prospects but of course, with the pandemic, this season has been unlike any other. Chris talked to us about how much difficult it is to scout a player solely off video and also, lessons he's learned through his 10 plus years of watching prospects. From there, we got into some of the big names in this year's draft class like Owen Power, the two elite goalies in this year's class, and a name that already has scouts split. We also touched on Cole Caufield, who was recalled by the Montreal Canadiens today.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With today being the NHL Trade Deadline, we decided to wait until Monday night to drop episode 19 of the podcast! Even though today wasn't the craziest deadline in recent memory, there were still plenty of interesting stories for Frank and Gregor to get to. They started things off by going through some of the big moves we did see before digging into some trades that didn't happen, but were close.
The big stunner today came after the deadline when the Capitals and Red Wings made a big swap while some of the more significant moves were made over the weekend or late last night. In terms of some moves that didn't happen, there's reason to believe that this summer will be a crazy one around the NHL. Today's episode of the pod also features another edition of 'Buy/Sell' brought to you by Jock MKT!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are now just days away from the NHL Trade Deadline which means Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor had no shortage of things to talk about today on The DFO Rundown! The guys kicked things off by talking about the Florida Panthers, who could be in on two of the biggest names on the trade market, before going around the league and touching on almost every team that could be active ahead of the trade deadline. Of course, today's episode also features a fresh edition of 'Buy/Sell'!
There is a three-horse race at the top of the Central Division and all three of the Hurricanes, Panthers, and Lightning could make moves before Monday's deadline. The Avalanche have a couple of areas that they will be looking to upgrade. Mike Hoffman could be on the move. The Blackhawks could be a fascinating team to watch according to Frank, who also thinks that the Jets are in a must-buy situation. There is a lot going on around the NHL and in today's 45-minute episode, Frank and Jason tell you everything you need to know!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are just over one week away from the NHL Trade Deadline so we figured why not load up for episode 17 of the podcast and bring in both Pierre LeBrun and Darren Dreger to get us set for what could be a very busy week.
Before getting into the trade talk, they went through the latest on the Vancouver Canucks and their scary COVID-19 outbreak. The situation in Vancouver isn't just affecting their schedule right now but it will affect the league's playoff schedule as well. From there, they headed west and talked about the Flames, Oilers and Jets before touching on the Leafs, Sens, and Habs. We ended today's podcast with a special Monday edition of Buy/Sell that touched on four American teams that could be very busy in the next eight days.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the end of another week and that means a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! Like we've been doing every Friday on the pod, we spent the entire show going around the NHL and going in-depth on the trade market and the ever-changing playoff picture!
To start things off, they talked about the lack of action on the trade market so far and which teams could be the first to make a big splash. From there, they dug into the Taylor Hall 'sweep stakes' and where the former Hart Trophy winner might end up. Could a pair of Canadian teams be a fit? Or will a contender in one of the other three divisions step up and pay the price? They also hit on the Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, LA Kings, Florida Panthers, and Toronto Maple Leafs at different points in this week's episode. For now, there is a lot of talk but significant moves could be just around the corner.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today on the DFO Rundown Podcast we were joined by coaching legend Ken Hitchcock! The always lively Hitchcock joined Frank and Jason to talk about what he's been up to this year, how he'd handle coaching in a pandemic season, and of course, his golf game. Before chatting with Hitch, they got into the Aaron Ekblad injury and also the intriguing playoff race in the Central Division!
Also with Ken, they talked about his unique path to becoming an NHL Head Coach. He also reflected on his stint behind the bench with the Edmonton Oilers, how coaches have had to change their mindsets in recent years, and specifically, the Oiler's two superstar forwards. Of course, just because he's a future Hall of Famer doesn't mean he gets to skip out on our 'Rapid Fire' segment.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get your Friday off to a good start with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! They kicked off the podcast with a quick story on Franks new way to bond with this son (hint: it involves chicken wings & arcades). From there, they jumped into the rumour talk!
They started in the Eastern Conference where the New York Rangers are starting to make some noise with their recent play. While the Rangers rack up the wins, the Flyers continue to struggle. What will they do at the deadline? Frank gave his take and gave some insight into which teams could be holding up the NHL's trade market. From there, they welcomed in Nation Network CEO Jay Downton who talked about an exciting piece of news on the business side of things and what fans could be expecting from the company in the coming months (another hint: more hockey coverage). After their chat with Jay, they took a trip north of the border and talked about the latest surrounding the seven Canadian teams as we inch closer to the deadline. They wrapped up this week's episode with a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' with Tyler Yaremchuk!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Today on the pod, Jason and Frank were joined by Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Don Waddell! Frank describes him as the most interesting man in hockey and after listening to our chat, you'll know why. Don talked about his path to becoming an NHL GM, which included running his own business. Waddell is no stranger to making big trades and Gregor asked him about what goes into making a blockbuster deal. He also talked about the Hurricane's plans as they head closer to the trade deadline and what he could be looking to add before April 12th.
Before the chat with Don, which starts around the 12-minute mark of today's episode, the guys talked about the most recent COVID-19 complication in the NHL, the goaltending problems in Toronto, and some big decisions that are looming for the Vancouver Canucks this offseason.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12 of The DFO Rundown is here! Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with another episode full of trade rumours and talk about the upcoming deadline! The guys hit on almost every team in the league and almost every player available in today's 48 minute podcast!
They got things started up in the North Division with some talk about Sam Bennett and the Calgary Flames before quickly touching on what the Oilers could be looking to do at the deadline. From there, they went south and touched on the Flyers, Canes, Panthers and more before digging into the sellers market and who could be ready to unload some assets. Towards the back half of the pod, they hit on the Islanders and how they'll fill the hole left by the Anders Lee injury. Sticking in New York, Frank wondered if a coaching change might be coming for the Rangers. They wrapped things up with a fresh edition of 'Buy/Sell' brought to you by JockMKT!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kick your week off with a new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli! Today on the pod, Frank started things off by ranting about the NHL's current schedule and how he's sick of seeing the same teams over and over again. Should the NHL find a way to keep more rivalry games in the schedule going forward? Or do they need to get back to the old format ASAP? They also touched on the Nikita Kucherov situation before getting to their guest this week, former NHLer Kris Versteeg.
Versteeg brought the heat today on the pod. He started by talking about the comments that he made on Saturday night about Connor McDavid and the NHL's inability to protect its stars. He also talked about what the league needs to do to grow the game more. Versteeg, or 'Ver-Beauty' as he's also known, also talked about his career, his time as a defenseman, playing with Patrick Kane and more! We ended our chat with Versteeg by hitting him with some hard questions in a fresh round of 'Rapid Fire'.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another Friday means another fresh episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! As we do on Fridays, we spent 30 minutes on nothing but rumours, trade talk, and insider info!
First, the guys looked back at the last year with this being the one-year anniversary of when COVID-19 shut down sports in North America and Frank pondered an interesting question about fans in arenas. From there, they kicked off the hockey talk by looking into the struggling Dallas Stars and what they could do before deadline day. They also touched on the Ryan Getzlaf rumours before shifting gears and talking about the NHL's new TV Deal with ESPN.
They wrapped things up with a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' where Yaremchuk hit them with questions about the upcoming trade deadline, the Jake Debrusk rumours, Jordan Binnington's new deal, and the Oilers!
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Today's episode of The DFO Rundown features a great chat with two-time Stanley Cup Champion Jarret Stoll, an in-depth conversation about the Tom Wilson suspension, and a little bit of talk about the Calgary Flames.
They started things off with this week's edition of 'Frankly Speaking' where Frank Seravalli explained why the seven-game suspension given to Tom Wilson puzzled him. Gregor chimed in on it as well. From there, they welcomed in former NHLer Jarret Stoll, who's currently working with the LA Kings, the team he won a pair of Cup rings with. They started things off by talking about his experience with Darryl Sutter, who was behind the bench for those two Stanley Cup runs and was hired this past week by the Calgary Flames. They also talked about his post-playing career life, the surprising LA Kings, and their next wave of young talent. They wrapped up this week's episode by talking a little bit more about the Calgary Flames and also, Frank dropped a few teams that are currently in the market for goaltending help.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guys are back for a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown and unlike the other seven episodes of the pod, this week they have no guest. It's just 30-minutes of straight-up hockey talk with the latest on the trade market, who's going to be selling, and a new round of 'Buy or Sell'!
Frank and Jason started this week's episode by jumping right into some talk about the looming trade deadline and whether or not teams will be forced to stand pat due to budget constraints. They also touched on Tony DeAngelo, the New Jersey Devils, and the struggling Dallas Stars. They also dug into Frank's recent Trade Bait Board and discussed names like Mattias Ekholm, David Savard, Sam Bennett, and Jake Virtanen. Jason also unleashed a rant about the NHL moving their draft age. They wrapped up this week's episode also brought a fresh edition of 'Buy or Sell'! Tyler Yaremchuk jumped in to hit the guys with five big questions from around the league, including one about a potential Taylor Hall trade to a Canadian city!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the DFO Rundown, Jason Gregor & Frank Seravalli were joined by Bruce Boudreau! The interview starts around the 15-minute mark and starts with Bruce telling some stories about the move 'Slapshot' and his connection to it. From there, they talked about how Bruce got into coaching and how he climbed the ranks. He also touched on the firing of Claude Julien and talked about the experience of being let go.
Before the chat with Bruce, the guys did another edition of 'Buy or Sell' which featured questions about Flames Head Coach Geoff Ward, Sabres star Jack Eichel, the starter's crease in Montreal, the red-hot Oilers, and the struggling Canucks.
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Start your week off with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! Today the guys welcomed in their first-ever Hall of Fame guest, Hayley Wickenheiser! The Olympic gold medalist joined the show around the 25-minute mark and talked about her job with the Toronto Maple Leafs, how she balances that with her new career in the medical field, and also the current state of professional women's hockey.
Before the chat with Hayley, they took a look back at the weekend in hockey. They discussed Connor McDavid's five-point performance and the upcoming Leafs vs Oilers matchup before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new segment called 'Buy or Sell'! Is Crosby top-five all time? Are the Blackhawks a legit playoff contender? Can the Habs end their slide? The guys gave their takes on all of them!
This episode also featured a new edition of 'Frankly Speaking' where Frank ranted about the NHL's outdoor games at Lake Tahoe.
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Today on The DFO Rundown, the guys started with some chatter about Gregor's life on the farm and Frank also told us about the injury he suffered while shoveling.
As far as hockey talk, the two chimed in on the current Hart Trophy race and if Auston Matthews belongs in the conversation. Could the Leafs star really score a goal a game this year? Frank had quite a strong opinion on it. Gregor also shared why he thinks Patrick Kane deserves more love in the MVP conversation.
Then, they welcomed in former NHLer Brantt Myhers, who has a book out titled 'Pain Killer'. Myhers talked about his battle with addiction, how if affected his career, his many trips to treatment centres, and how he wants to help give back and help others.
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In episode three of the podcast, former NHLer and current Arizona Coyotes TV Analyst Tyson Nash joined Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! Nash talked about the Coyote's current run of seven straight games against the St. Louis Blues, his Memorial Cup runs with the Kamloops Blazers, making it to the NHL, his decision to quit social media, and more!
Before they got to the interview (which starts at the 17:40 mark) they also discussed the latest surrounding the NHL's COVID issues, some Head Coaches who could be finding new homes this offseason, and in a new edition of 'Frankly Speaking' Seravalli wonders whether or not it might be time for some big changes in San Jose & Nashville.
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Episode two of the podcast features a great interview with Kevin Weekes of the NHL Network! He joined Jason Gregor & Frank Seravalli around the 9 minute mark to talk about interviewing for the Pittsburgh Penguins GM job, diversity in hockey, and how being a young goaltender is different now compared to when he was growing up.
Weekes gave some great insight and shared his thoughts on how the NHL and hockey in general can become more inclusive and accepting.
On top of that, Gregor and Seravalli talked about some big stories from around the league like the impressive run that the Chicago Blackhawks have put together, the drama in Columbus, and what changes could be coming in Anahiem.
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The first-ever episode of 'The DFO Rundown' with Frank Seravalli & Jason Gregor is live! Today, the guys started the show by talking about how they enjoyed Super Bowl Sunday before getting into some big stories from around the NHL.
Both Jason and Frank were very wrong about the Boston Bruins, who have just one regulation loss so far this season. The two talked about why they thought the Bruins would take a step back and what's allowed them to not miss a beat despite losing some key players in the offseason.
They also took a quick trip across Canada to touch on some hot topics in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Montreal before welcoming in their first-ever guest, Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Paul Maurice!
With Paul, they talked about the Jets' addition of Pierre-Luc Dubois, coaching during the pandemic, and how the Jets organization uses and values analytics. Maurice also touched on his relationship with Jim Rutherford and played a game of 'Rapidfire' with Frank!
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Our podcast launches on Monday, February 8th but in the meantime, here's our podcast's official trailer! Sit tight because our first episode drops soon and we promise, it will be worth the wait!
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