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Insider Edition: SEA shopping Wright? VGK selling a stake, and interview with Utah GM Bill Armstrong Jan 21, 2026

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Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong joins the show today! He shares his excitement with the Mammoth on and off the ice, including arena renovations, the 2027 Winter Classic, and building a roster to compete for the long run. Irf and David also take a look around the league, checking in on Shane Wright in Seattle and breaking some business news out of Vegas.

Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.

0:00 - Intro

0:30 - Los Angeles Kings

3:30 - Kings might look at Vancouver for forward help

4:40 - Shane Wright's future in Seattle

6:48 - Utah Mammoth

9:07 - Utah GM Bill Armstrong

12:18 - Ownership in Utah

16:56 - Improving the Mammoth roster

18:59 - Pending free agents in Utah

20:58 - 2027 Winter Classic

22:48 - Utah recap

24:55 - Minnesota Wild

27:54 - Vegas Golden Knights selling a stake in franchise

29:40 - Winnipeg Jets

31:45 - bet365 pick of the week

32:31 - Marner's return to Toronto

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Andersson to Vegas, Sherwood to SJ & A Huge Goalie Fight Jan 20, 2026

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Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek

Welcome back to the DFO Rundown! On today’s episode, we break down one of the wildest goalie fights of the season, react to major NHL trades, and analyze the biggest storylines shaking up the league.

We start with the Bobrovsky vs. Nedeljkovic fight, then dive into Florida’s struggles, Toews returning to Chicago, and the Devils’ injury issues. From there, we cover the Sherwood trade to San Jose, the Andersson trade to Vegas, and what it means for the Pacific Division.

We also discuss Alex Tuch’s future, Artemi Panarin and the Rangers, and finish with our Buy or Sell segment (powered by Bet365) before breaking down the Ottawa Senators’ situation.

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Rangers retool, Flyers chances, Sorokin & Werenski on award watch Jan 16, 2026

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#NHL #Hockey #PlayoffRace

Join Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp as they break down all the latest NHL action:

The show begins with some jersey talk. Who's got some of the nicest threads in the NHL?

The Rangers are cooked, and they have a lot of work to do to be competitive again.

Dallas needs to add, could they be a landing spot for Panarin?

The Eastern playoff race is so tight. Buffalo looks poised to end their drought, so where will that leave teams like the Penguins and Flyers?

Zach Werenski is quietly having another Norris caliber season, and this year he might even win it.

Speaking of awards, Ilya Sorokin is now the favourite to win the Vezina, but will the Islanders poor team defense hurt their playoff chances?

Zack joins the show for an edition of Fill in the Blank

- Pennsylvania's playoff chances

- Jack Adams Awards goes to...

- Celebrini is the league's most valuable player

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Insider Edition: Sellers aren't selling & Toronto looking to extend pending UFAs Jan 14, 2026

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The sellers aren't selling. Kiefer Sherwood is still a Canuck, and the news is they're also listening on other veterans like Jake Debrusk and even Elias Pettersson. What is the holdup for clear sellers like Vancouver, Chicago, and St. Louis? Irfaan and David discuss that as well as Toronto's interest in extending both Scott Laughton and Troy Stecher.

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Vancovuer's Sherwood saga

3:56 - Full rebuild in VAN, Pettersson available?

8:35 - Chicago's pending FAs are drawing interest

10:49 - Leafs are hot, want to add and extend a pair of pending UFAs

16:58 - St. Louis still looking to make moves

18:14 - William Karlsson's injury impacting Vegas' plans

20:08 - Irf's bet365 picks

21:17 - Outro

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Dougie Drama, Connor McDavid's Point Streak & Ovi Shooting For All the Goal Records Jan 12, 2026

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Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!

We start the show with an update from Gregor on the double Gordie and if it has been done before.

New Jersey is having a very dysfunctional season, and the Dougie Hamilton saga could drag on with him having 2 years left at $9m AAV and a modified no-trade list.

The Rangers got a ten-spot from the Boston Bruins over the weekend in an embarrassing 10-2 loss. Will Artemi Panarin be moved out of the Big Apple?

The Buffalo Sabres are back to winning ways after their ten-game streak was snapped as they’re on a three-game heater now.

The Ottawa Senators have had some off-ice issues recently, but the on-ice issues might be of greater concern, as they search for answers. Can James Reimer help the goaltending in Ottawa?

Vancouver has Thatcher Demko back on IR, but is this good for the Canucks in their hunt for a top draft pick?

Is the hate around Gavin McKenna valid or is he still worthy of being number one overall?

The Anaheim Ducks had a great start, but the young defensive core has burst at the seams. Lukas Dostal has struggled since returning from injury and the pucks are filling the Ducks’ net.

Zack joins the show for an edition of Buy or Sell:

- The Leafs will be in a playoff spot come the Olympic break

- The current Hart Trophy winner is Macklin Celebrini

- The Sabres will be playoff contenders and a buyer at the deadline

A star-studded list of NHL players have had 28-plus-game point streaks, can Connor McDavid become just the fourth active player to get a 20+ game point streak?

Connor McDavid is shooting a lot more and the points are piling up. Can Connor McDavid be any style of player?

The superstars in the NHL don’t get talked about enough, there’s a lot of “and buts” around the NHL with Nathan MacKinnon is great this year but he hasn’t won a Hart, Connor McDavid is great, but he’s never won the Cup. The NBA doesn’t have the same issue; how can the NHL change this?

Marek got to meet Red Berenson and talk about Glenn Hall, Michael Hage, TJ Hughes, and Brandon Naurato. Quinn Hutson leads the AHL in goals as a rookie.

The Nashville Predators are bucking some trends as they’ve moved up the standings to just trail the second wildcard spot. Winning while conceding the first goal, can the Preds make the playoffs?

Alexander Ovechkin got goal number 20 on the season. He’s second behind Gordie Howe for most 20-goal seasons trailing the legend by one season. Can Ovi chase 1000 goals?

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Kane Hits 500 Goals, Hughes Brothers Shake Devils & Playoff Watch Jan 09, 2026

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Join Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp as they break down all the latest NHL action:

The Hughes brothers are making headlines for the Devils — from Jack’s injury to Quinn trade rumors and Luke’s defensive struggles. Has New Jersey’s locker room split?

The Penguins are on a six-game win streak. Can Crosby, Malkin, and Letang make another deep playoff run with Stuart Skinner settling in?

Buffalo Sabres are red hot, winning 12 of 13. Did the J.J. Peterka trade finally spark Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring? Can they end a 14-year playoff drought?

Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings are showing serious playoff potential. Can Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and Patrick Kane lead their teams past the Lightning? Kane just hit 500 goals — is he the greatest American-born player ever?

Who will land Nazem Kadri at the deadline? Could he be the missing piece for Montreal or Detroit?

Are the Maple Leafs and Panthers in danger of missing the playoffs? With Montreal and Detroit climbing, the Atlantic race is heating up.

Ottawa Senators suffer a brutal loss amid goaltending woes and off-ice drama. James Reimer is in — but can Steve Staios salvage the season?

Colorado Avalanche & Josh Manson dominate with a Gordie Howe hat trick, overshadowing Nathan MacKinnon’s points lead.

Winnipeg Jets & Anaheim Ducks struggle in extended losing streaks. Can either team recover before the playoffs?

Seattle Kraken try to survive relying on defense against Connor McDavid’s historic 17-game streak. Can it work?

With the Olympic break approaching, how will teams navigate fatigue and injuries down the stretch?

Plus, Pat joins for Fill in the Blank predictions:

Who plays with McDavid at the Olympics?

Odds for Celebrini & McDavid to win the Hart?

The best positive-money playoff bet?

McDavid vs MacKinnon continues! MacKinnon just leapfrogged McDavid after a four-point night — who will win the Art Ross?

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Insider Edition: NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche discusses Schaefer, Horvat, & more Jan 07, 2026

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Irfaan and David welcome New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche to the show! They ask about the impact of Matthew Schaefer, a change in culture for the Isles, and more.

00:00 Intro

00:55 Last place Jets

03:30 Tkachuk close to a return for FLA

05:58 Flyers and Zegras are not yet close on an extension

07:35 Mathieu Darche joins the show

08:44 Darche's plan after taking over the Isles

11:53 Any changes in identity?

13:14 Hockey is the entertainment business

15:22 Patrick Roy as a head coach

17:52 Rising cap and standings impacting decisions

21:26 Trades could come before the Olympic break

22:58 Bo Horvat injury update

24:15 Matthew Schaefer

26:13 NYI's pending UFAs

27:10 UBS Arena hosting the All-Star Game

28:37 Final segment

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Halfway Reality Check for Each Team + Beecher & Stanley Suspensions Jan 05, 2026

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Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!

The Carolina Hurricanes have started to fall-off defensively. Some key injuries throughout their lineup have caused a defensive breakdown.

The Winnipeg Jets are crashing, after being President's Trophy winners last season the Jets are currently dead-last in the NHL. Will a lottery pick save them, can they spend with the rest of the NHL, and will they solidify their roster to make a run this year?

Logan Stanley and John Beecher both got handed one-game suspensions for sucker punches.

The standings are still very close with the majority of teams still in contention for the playoffs. The Pacific Division might be the weakest division in the NHL right now with every team having a negative goal differential.

Marek loves the play of Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson. Could he be an identity builder in Seattle?

Marek and Gregor go through each Eastern Conference team and breakdown if they are for real or if they need some more time.

Pat joins the show for Buy or Sell:

Recent injuries being a concern for Olympic rosters?

Ivan Demidov making the Calder Trophy a race?

Carolina winning the Metro?

Marek and Gregor go through each Western Conference team and breakdown if they are for real or if they need some more time.

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Team USA’s Olympic Roster , Red-Hot Sabres & Are the Red Wings for Real? | DFO Rundown Jan 02, 2026

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Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!

On today’s show, Jason Gregor and the panel break down the latest developments surrounding the 2026 Olympic Games, including a full look at Team USA and Team Canada’s projected rosters and what their lineup decisions could mean in a best-on-best tournament.

We also shift the focus to the women’s Olympic tournament, discussing how the rapid growth of the PWHL is changing the landscape of women’s hockey and raising the overall level of international competition. Plus, we take a closer look at players outside the NHL who could make an impact at the Olympics, along with roster breakdowns for Sweden and Finland as traditional international powerhouses prepare for the Games.

From there, we examine the impact of the Olympics on the NHL season, including scheduling challenges, home-and-away balance, and how teams may manage workloads for their top players. On the NHL front, we dig into several major storylines around the league — including the Buffalo Sabres staying hot, whether their recent run is sustainable, and the big question facing the Detroit Red Wings: are they for real or just riding a streak?

We also discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning and Brayden Point’s elite production, the continued excellence of Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers, and what it all means in the broader playoff picture. Additional topics include the Colorado Avalanche’s trajectory, league-wide scheduling quirks, and an early look at individual hardware, including the Hart Trophy conversation surrounding Macklin Celebrini and a tightening Art Ross race.

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