The DFO Rundown

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 & Penguins16:20 - Department of Player Safety32:30 - Buy or Sell38:40 - The Ohtani signingWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 streak9:55 - Western Wild Card race16:10 - The Canucks, Ethan Bear & Filip Hronek23:40 - Board of Governors recap29:40 - Fill in the Blank40:10 - The LA Kings heaterWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 struggles13:30 - Canucks aggressiveness18:02 - The state of the Lightning21:35 - Are the Coyotes a playoff contender?25:00 - Kopitar’s resurgence32:08 - Buy or Sell38:05 - Board of Governors meetingWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 turnaround4:55 - Bruins slide11:00 - Kane to the Red Wings18:20 - Corey Perry update (17:56 update)29:40 - Buy or Sell39:00 - More coaching changes coming?Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Perry6:30 - The struggling Wild & the West22:30 - Can the Flames compete?25:30 - The market for defensemen34:00 - Patrick Kane update36:00 - Crown Royal Generous Guy48:30 - Red Wings hot streakWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 recap4:30 - Nylander and the Leafs11:55 - Flames trade assets15:50 - Flyers hot streak28:30 - Crown Royal Generous Guy33:20 - Weekly headlines35:10 - Fill in the Blank50:00 - Oilers playoff chancesWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sweden7:05 - Pettersson & the Canucks20:30 - 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 runWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563 Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Vasilevskiy10:28 - Canucks keep rolling18:00 - Flames & Huberdeau34:15 - Eberle injury37:30 - Buy or Sell47:10 - Binnington RumoursWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 injury3:35 Sheldon Keefe calls out his team 7:48 Anaheim beats Vegas12:20 The San Jose struggles15:19 There’s something missing in Edmonton25:01 Generous Guy presented by Crown Royal30:00 The Canucks great startWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 response22:10 - What’s next in Ottawa?25:05 - Flames struggles30:55 - The surging Ducks33:20 - Bruins stay hot37:25 - Buy or SellWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Rangers4:05 - Ducks sweep road trip9:40 - Penguins struggles14:20 - Historically terrible Sharks22:40 - Crown Royal Generous Guy32:10 - Fill in the BlankWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Alberta18:20 - Surprising records this season22:55 - Long-term plans in Calgary28:40 - Shane Pinto suspensionWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Down9:35 - Golden Knights Hot Start11:55 - Red Wings Heater22:43 - Crown Royal Generous Guy31:00 - Fill in the Blank45:48 - Rasmus Andersson suspension Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 start6:00 - Individual dominance8:40 - Dach’s injury12:58 - Is Perry a Hall of Famer?16:20 - Powerplay goal leaders23:30 - Buy or Sell brought to you by DoorDash36:40 - Timo Meier43:20 - New York IslandersWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 start12:00 - Early season struggles15:50 - Generous Guy pres. by Crown Royale23:49 - Fill in the Blank pres. by DoorDash33:50 - Canucks hot start38:00 - Kings goaltending44:48 - Josh Norris updateWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 debut6:00 - Canucks & Connor Garland11:50 - Montreal Canadiens17:30 - Detroit Red Wings23:02 - Ottawa Senators30:35 - Buffalo Sabres35:30 - Buy or Sell41:25 - Florida Panthers46:42 - Tampa Bay Lightning51:15 - Toronto Maple Leafs57:15 - Boston BruinsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the latest NHL odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 extension6:45 - Roster moves & waiver updates16:20 - Chicago Blackhawks23:55 - Arizona Coyotes28:58 - St. Louis Blues35:25 - Nashville Predators47:00 - Winnipeg Jets54:05 - Minnesota Wild58:00 - Dallas Stars1:02:00 - Colorado AvalancheWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Jackets13:10 - Philadelphia Flyers19:10 - Washington Capitals25:20 - Pittsburgh Penguins34:30 - Buy or Sell42:00 - New York Islanders49:30 - New York Rangers57:55 - New Jersey Devils1:01:05 - Carolina HurricanesWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sharks9:46 - Anaheim Ducks13:50 - Vancouver Canucks26:30 - Calgary Flames38:15 - Seattle Kraken54:00 - Los Angeles Kings1:01:30 - Edmonton Oilers1:08:10 - Vegas Golden KnightsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Canucks12:25 - Games in Australia17:30 - Eastern Conference playoff contenders28:15 - Fill in the Blank37:05 - Expectations in St. LouisWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Update22:03 - P.T.O News25:05 - Colorado Avalanche Goaltending Question Mark(s)29:02 - Buy or Sell35:42 - NHL Training Camp Talk28:50 - Buy or Sell43:43 - Who is on the "Hot-Seat" heading into the season?Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563sCheck out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 watch4:00 - Latest on Trevor Zegras13:40 - Jake Sanderson’s extension17:58 - Devon Levi & The Sabres19:00 - Cam Talbot & The Kings28:50 - Buy or Sell42:40 - Seider & PowerWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563sCheck out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 pressure12:50 - The goalie world16:40 - The Oilers24:05 - Tier one contenders29:30 - Buy or Sell45:30 - Unsigned free agentsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 future12:58 - Sabres make a move17:25 - Toews makes a statement22:30 - Flames and Jets30:15 - Betano Futures BetsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563sCheck out our friends at Betano and the futures bets discussed today by clicking here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Talk3:50 - Initial Trade Analysis8:47 - Are the Penguins a Cup Contender?10:33 - Trade Aftermath : Montreal Canadiens13:07 - Trade Aftermath : San Jose Sharks23:09 - Betano Predictions29:16 - Matt Dumba Signing36:45 - Oilers and Jeff Jackson 44:50 - UFA/RFA NewsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=daily+faceoffCheck out our friends at Betano and their 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: http://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Update19:30 - Arbitration News20:58 - Oilers Talk 35:02 - Troy Terry arbitration case 37:27 - Current Status of the Eastern Conference 41:57 - Trouble in DC?Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=daily+faceoffCheck out our friends at Betano and their 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: http://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Detroit5:50 - Tarasenko to OTT?14:28 - Zadina walks away from money19:05 - Kopitar’s new deal23:45 - John Gibson30:05 - DeAngelo trade43:25 - What’s going on in Calgary & Winnipeg?Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563Check out our friends at Betano and their 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 signings4:50 - Teams who stayed quiet (CGY, SEA)15:50 - What are the Islanders doing?22:40 - Questionable moves in Pittsburgh26:50 - The Canes new blueline31:30 - The Sabres summer43:10 - Preds make big moves1:04:10 - Potential offer sheetsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can find Frank’s latest Trade Targets board here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/all-eyes-on-jets-pierre-luc-dubois-as-no-1-on-daily-faceoffs-trade-targets-board You can check out Frank’s latest top 50 free agents list: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/konecny-sanheim-among-six-philadelphia-flyers-on-trade-targets-top-40Check out our friends at Betano and their 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 recap8:55 - Day two trades20:15 - The goalie carousel24:40 - Capitals' & Islanders' offseason plans38:59 - Fill in the Blank45:30 - Oilers RW options, market for SoucyWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can find Frank’s latest Trade Targets board here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/all-eyes-on-jets-pierre-luc-dubois-as-no-1-on-daily-faceoffs-trade-targets-board You can check out Frank’s latest top 50 free agents list: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/konecny-sanheim-among-six-philadelphia-flyers-on-trade-targets-top-40Check out our friends at Betano and the all their 2023 NHL: Draft odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 overall11:15 - New trade targets14:00 - Newhook trade16:25 - Toffoli lands in NJ18:50 - The market for KarlssonWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can find Frank’s latest Trade Targets board here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/all-eyes-on-jets-pierre-luc-dubois-as-no-1-on-daily-faceoffs-trade-targets-board You can check out Frank’s latest top 50 free agents list: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/konecny-sanheim-among-six-philadelphia-flyers-on-trade-targets-top-40Check out our friends at Betano and the all their 2023 NHL: Draft odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 & Dubois7:05 - The Flyers’ plans19:10 - Blues & their first-rounders24:00 - Where will Michkov go?28:10 - The Coyotes & their picks42:40 - The Jets & Hellebuyck45:50 - NHL AwardsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can check out Frank’s latest top 50 free agents list: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/konecny-sanheim-among-six-philadelphia-flyers-on-trade-targets-top-40Check out our friends at Betano and the all their 2023 NHL: Draft odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 update18:50 - Summer ahead in Minnesota26:30 - HHOF Class of 202337:30 - Buy or Sell43:00 - Flyers trade targetsWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can check out Frank’s latest top 50 free agents list: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/konecny-sanheim-among-six-philadelphia-flyers-on-trade-targets-top-40Check out our friends at Betano and the 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can check out Frank’s latest trade targets board here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/jets-pierre-luc-dubois-rockets-to-no-1-on-latest-trade-targets-boardCheck out our friends at Betano and the 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/0:37 - Golden Knights parade3:00 - OEL buyout11:35 - Fill in the Blank27:05 - Eric Tulsky joins the show35:05 - The evolution of analytics39:35 - Hockey & AI50:05 - The Canes Structure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can check out Frank’s latest trade targets board here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/jets-pierre-luc-dubois-rockets-to-no-1-on-latest-trade-targets-boardCheck out our friends at Betano and the 2024 Stanley Cup odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/0:45 - VGK wins The Cup4:40 - Buyout window opens6:05 - The cap space conundrum10:30 - Bouchard offer sheet22:40 - Buy or Sell40:25 - The Jets offseason45:30 - The Flames offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailyfaceoff2563You can check out Frank’s latest trade targets board here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/jets-pierre-luc-dubois-rockets-to-no-1-on-latest-trade-targets-boardCheck out our friends at Betano and the latest Stanley Cup odds here: https://www.betano.ca/sport/hockey/north-america/nhl/10118/0:40 - Panthers on the brink6:40 - Cassidy’s impact12:00 - Is this the end for Kessel?21:59 - RFA’s & Qualifying Offers31:40 - Fill in the Blank (CBJ, Lindholm, D-man market & Doan to Toronto)52:50 - Flames summer & new Head Coach58:10 - Senators’ ownership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 trade12:40 - Carter Hart rumours22:10 - Caufield extension22:30 - Gavrikov bets on himself31:30 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Final13:45 - Goalies on the trade market22:30 - Fill in the Blank pres. by UFC 28936:25 - Babcock to CBJ43:40 - Dubas’ next steps in PIT50:55 - Bettman’s Press Conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Penguins12:47 - Leafs hire Treliving21:20 - Does Matthews deserve a raise?27:10 - Canes and Leafs mock trade35:58 - Brunette to Nashville40:05 - Open coaching spots50:30 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 back7:40 - Panther’s chances10:40 - World Championships22:00 - Buy or Sell40:00 - Coaching vacancies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hurricanes15:40 - Hill powers Golden Knights19:40 - Free Agent talk36:02 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Recaps11:45 - Leafs move on from Dubas19:40 - Penguins GM opening & Sens ownership25:50 - Buy or Sell40:42 - Conroy to be Flames GM44:35 - Blue Jackets HC job Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 drama16:00 - Latest on open GM jobs25:35 - Open Head Coaching jobs32:20 - Fill in the Blank43:40 - Canes vs Panthers preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 eliminated16:45 - Changes in Toronto?29:15 - Flames & Penguins GM searches32:20 - Flyers changes up top34:05 - Fill in the Blank45:10 - Coyotes arena vote50:05 - Kraken vs Stars53:55 - Senators ownership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Philly8:40 - Oilers vs Golden Knights19:40 - Draft lottery26:50 - Buy or Sell37:10 - Leafs vs Panthers39:20 - Martinook: The unexpected hero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tonight16:30 - Rangers move on from Gallant23:05 - Leafs down 3-038:45 - Kraken up 2-1 on Dallas42:20 - Devils vs Hurricanes44:20 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Update11:00 - 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 prospects41:12 - Drafting Goalies in Top Rounds 47:40 - Mid-Round Gems 56:41 - Craig’s Ideal Team for Connor Bedard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bruins10:50 - Kraken take down Avs16:45 - Devils vs Rangers Game 720:35 - Leafs end drought31:40 - Cane’s second round opponent34:20 - Stars vs Kraken preview35:45 -  Oilers vs Golden Knights41:00 - Bowness calls out Jets49:15 - Kings summer ahead52:32 - Wild summer ahead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Bolts13:20 - Jets trying to stay alive17:08 - Panthers stay alive24:58 - Avs on the brink29:40 - Stars vs Wild & Oilers vs Kings32:05 - Isles force game six34:40 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.