The DFO Rundown

The guys are back with a post Super Bowl Sunday edition of the podcast. Frank was in Phoenix for the big game. To start the pod, they talked about that experience and what being in the building was like. Frank also gave his review on the half-time show and talked about his Eagles collapsing in the second half.After the Super Bowl talk, they got into the other big news that came out of Phoenix this weekend. The Coyotes held Jakob Chychrun out of the lineup for trade-related reasons on Saturday night and it seemed like a deal was about to go down but here we are on Monday morning and Chychrun is still a member of the Coyotes.What are the Coyotes looking for? Are the LA Kings really the team that’s most likely to land him? Frank gave us some insight into that.That led to some talk about the three players available in Chicago: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, and Jake McCabe. Jason wondered if the Carolina Hurricanes could go all in and grab Patrick Kane. Frank thinks they might be looking at Timo Meier.They then shifted over to the Pacific Division where the Vegas Golden Knights are suddenly in the market for a goaltender. Logan Thompson is hurt but regardless of his health, they’re likely going to be looking for a goalie ahead of the deadline. Frank also thinks they’ll look to add some scoring help and wondered about Patrick Kane as a fit.Episode 192 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!8:40 - Chychrun rumours15:00 - Change of scenery19:30 - Does Vegas need a goalie?28:40 - What could the Canes add?33:00 - Karlsson talk35:40 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are now just 21 days away from the NHL Trade Deadline and we’ve now seen our second massive trade of the season. That means Jason and Frank had a lot to discuss on today’s episode of The DFO Rundown.They started things off by discussing the Vladimir Tarasenko trade. The Rangers are clearly loading up and this move makes them even more dangerous offensively. Frank thinks the trade was actually a big win for the St. Louis Blues though, who managed to get a first-round pick back in the move.With both Tarasenko and Horvat now off the board, is the market going to pick up for Timo Meier? Jason thinks he might be the most impactful player who’s moved ahead of the deadline and shared some teams he thinks should be calling Sharks GM Mike Grier looking to swing something. One of the teams he listed is even in the Pacific Division.Frank went on to share some insight into potential deadline plans for the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, and Winnipeg Jets before the guys welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Montanas.To wrap up the show, Frank talked about his upcoming Super Bowl experience. He’s going to be on a plane later today and flying to Phoenix to catch his Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday.Episode 192 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!2:10 - Tarasenko deal9:06 - Market for Barbashev14:50 - Timo Meier20:40 - Golden Knights deadline plans28:00 - Minnesota Wild35:30 - Jets could make a splash39:50 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are back after a little All-Star weekend hiatus and they had a lot to breakdown, starting with the Bo Horvat extension on Long Island. Does this make the trade a clear win for Lou Lamiorello and the Islanders? Or did they just overpay for a player having a career year?They also recapped All-Star weekend and talked about what went well and what the league should be looking to improve on going forward. There were issues around the length of events among other things that they discussed.We also saw a trade on Sunday night as the San Jose Sharks moved defenseman Jaycob Megna to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. Frank talked about this move and Jason wondered about what else the Sharks could sell off ahead of the trade deadline. Sticking with trade talk, they also hit on the Penguins, Sabres, and Golden Knights.To wrap things up, they talked about the playoff races that are forming in either conference and which teams they're keeping an eye on heading down the stretch.3:45 - Horvat signs 9:50 - All-Star weekend17:40 - Megna deal & Sharks future 27:55 - Penguins & their first rounder 38:30 - More deadline talk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back together in-studio for episode 190 of The DFO Rundown. Frank Seravalli was in town for the big pond hockey tournament out at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge so he recapped how the weekend went. Tourism Jasper puts on a great tournament and the guys came back with some awesome stories.They then got into the hockey talk. The league is slowly heading into the All-Star break so Jason and Frank gave their biggest positive and negative surprises from each conference. That led into a conversation about the Seattle Kraken and whether or not their success is sustainable. Should Ron Francis push some chips into the middle at the deadline? They talked about that and discussed a spicy trade proposal.The conversation then got flipped and they dug into which teams have really failed to live up to expectations. Could the Senators become aggressive sellers and look to move on from a piece like Alex DeBrincat? Frank brought up the possibility of it.Before moving on, they did the same exercise with individual players. Frank and Jason talked about a pair of Oilers and Sabres who are having career seasons.Episode 190 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!10:30 - Positive surprises19:05 - Biggest disappointments30:35 - Individual players39:50 - Playoff races45:05 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 189 of The DFO Rundown was a special one. We’re almost 200 episodes in and this is one of the few times where all three of Frank, Jason, and Tyler were in the same room for the podcast. With Frank out in Edmonton for the weekend, they decided to meet up and crush out an in-person edition of the podcast.To start things off, they talked about a very famous Edmonton event: The World’s Longest Hockey Game. Jason has played in it before and shared some stories while Frank really wants to try it. They eventually got into some NHL talk starting with the red-hot Buffalo Sabres. Don Granato has his group in a playoff spot as we head toward the end of January. Are they legit? How did they turn around their culture this quickly? Frank and Jason debated that.From there, they went out West where the Minnesota Wild appear to be falling apart. Matt Dumba and Ryan Hartman have both really struggled and have been healthy scratched. Is the amount of dead cap space on the books catching up to the team? Can they work their way back into a crowded Western Conference playoff picture? It’ll be one of the biggest storylines in the second half of the season.Episode 189 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!10:55 - The Sabres are rolling15:20 - The Wild are slipping22:30 - Avs/Sharks deal25:55 - Hawks & Kane/Toews32:00 - All-Star game memories42:00 - Buy or Sell53:30 - Kuzmenko’s new deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a dramatic weekend in the NHL. We watched Bruce Boudreau’s time in Vancouver come to an end in a very public way. Frank gave some insight into just how this situation got as toxic as they did. Did management want to make a change earlier? They also talked about the spot that Rick Tocchet is now in as the Canucks new Head Coach.They then went across Canada to talk about the news that Cole Caufield is going to miss the remainder of the season. The Canadiens have been moving up the standings recently, which goes against what a large part of their fan base wants them to do and that’s tank for Connor Bedard. From there, Jason and Frank naturally transitioned into the Florida Panthers, who traded their 2023 first round pick to the Canadiens at last season’s deadline. Right now, they’re on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture. Jason thinks they’ll get in while Frank has them as sellers.Darryl Sutter also made some comments about rookie forward Jakob Pelletier, who made his debut on Saturday, that drew criticism. Is too much being made of this or was Sutter out of line? The guys gave their thoughts on it and then got into the current state of the Flames. Should they be looking to add ahead of the deadline?Episode 188 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!2:02 - Canucks & Boudreau11:45 - Caufield done for the year19:25 - Sutter’s comments on Pelletier24:50 - Horvat’s future34:55 - Fill in the Blank46:10 - Ullmark’s record Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by Craig Button of TSN and the Kool Button podcast. Of course, how could you not start things off by talking about Connor Bedard. Craig talked about how he wrestled with using the term ‘generational’, the comparisons to Gretzky at the WJC, and where the best landing spot for him is. They also got Craig’s thoughts on Matvei Michkov, who his biggest wild cards are in this year’s class, and some of his draft philosophies. To wrap it up, Frank officially welcomed Craig to The Nation Network family with the announcement that the Kool Button podcast is joining the network!Before getting to Craig, Frank broke some news about Max Pacioretty, who suffered another injury last night after working his way back into the lineup. It could be another long-term injury for Pacioretty.From there they talked about some trade deadline topics and also about the Ivan Provorov situation. Should the Flyers have handled it differently? They also gave their thoughts on the different reactions to his decision.To wrap up the pod, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Montanas and Pointsbet Canada.Episode 187 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!1:40 - Pacioretty injury7:02 - Ivan Provorov16:20 - Craig Button joins the show18:50 - Bedard’s potential & ideal landing spots26:35 - How teams look at Matvei Michkov53:50 - Rapid Fire1:02:55 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor went around the league to check in on a handful of different storylines. To kick things off, Jason went in on the idea of fully getting rid of the shootout. Would a full ten-minute period of 3v3 overtime really work? That also led to some talk that the league needs to remake the point system.From there, they dug into the Western Conference playoff picture. The Seattle Kraken just finished a historically successful road trip and now seem like a stone-cold lock to make the postseason. It's also possible that five teams from the Pacific Division will make the playoffs, which was also discussed on the show. The Vancouver Canucks likely won't be one of those teams as they continue to roll through a season filled with drama, the latest in which surrounds their Head Coaching situation with rumours about Rick Tochett swirling.They then took a trip out to the Metropolitan Division to talk about the Flyers and their seeming lack of direction. Also, are the New York Rangers starting to look like Stanley Cup Contenders finally? To wrap things up, they broke down the seven-year extension that the Minnesota Wild gave to young forward Matt Boldy. Is committing $49 million to a player with under 100 games played a good move? They debated that as the news rolled in live during the podcast. Episode 186 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 185 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available online across Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!It's an all news edition of the podcast, the guys started off by talking a look at the latest chapter that is the Vancouver Canucks soap opera. Oliver Ekman-Larsson was made a healthy scratch this week and the team continued struggling their way through the 2022-23 season. Are changing coming? Is there even anything management can even do to turn this around right now? Frank and Jason gave their thoughts.From there, they hit on the struggling Colorado Avalanche, who lost to the Chicago Blackhawks last night. It's starting to get late early for the Avs who still find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the Western Conference playoff picture. That led to some talk about other teams around the Avs like the Oilers, Flames, Blues, and Predators. They also talked about what the Seattle Kraken could look to do at the deadline. They wrapped up the show with some talk about the Winnipeg Jets, who are coming off a win and have first place in the Central Division firmly in their sights.8:20 - The Vancouver Canucks drama filled season26:40 - The Avs continues struggles32:15 - Western Conference playoff picture43:38 - Should the Kraken add? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 184 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available online across Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!To start today’s show, Frank and Jason looked at a pair of intriguing teams in the Eastern Conference. The Detroit Red Wings have not been the model of consistency but they’re still in the hunt as we approach the second half of the season. Could Steve Yzerman look to be a buyer at the trade deadline? They also looked at the Florida Panthers, who are currently 16 points back of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Frank think’s it’s a lock that the Panthers will sell off at the deadline and listed some pieces that GM Bill Zito could look to move.They then shifted their focus to the Western Conference. The Kraken have been one of the best road teams in the NHL and are looking more and more like a lock for the playoffs. The Blues got dealt a tough blow with some injuries but suddenly started playing even better and are back in the race. Also, the two teams who met in the conference finals last season have just been sputtering along all season.Jason then welcomed in Brett Sutter to the show. He talked about playing in his 1000th career AHL game, the grind of his career, and being from one of the most famous hockey families in the sports history. There were some great stories from his long career and he talked about his plans for the future.3:23 - Red Wings at the halfway point6:10 - Panthers as sellers12:18 - The Kraken stay hot13:55 - The Blues run15:40 - The Avs & Oilers27:05 - Buy or Sell39:09 - Brett Sutter joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor join us once again for another episode of the DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason start the episode by discussing the NHL All-Star game and voicing their opinions on the player selection process for All-Star weekend. After another World Juniors is in the books, Jason and Frank provide a recap. Frank has an NHL Trade Deadline countdown ongoing, and with the deadline 57 DAYS AWAY, Frank provided some insights on which teams have the urgency to make a move. Possible Patrick Kane transaction? Which team's 1st Round Pick is expendable? Frank and Jason dive into that. Some teams have consistently found their "diamonds in the rough," and Frank and Jason explain the importance of scouting and finding these players in order to remain competitive for several years. Jason and Frank had their things to watch to close out this Friday's episode of the DFO Rundown. Connor McDavid's potential to hit 1,250 assists by the end of his career, who would be second in the Hart Trophy race, the Seattle Kraken road trip, and the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending. 2:38 - All-Star Game  15:05 - World Juniors Recap18:15 - NHL Trade Deadline Look Ahead32:30 - Teams & Their First Round Pick 41:00 - Things To Watch  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 182 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.ca. Tune into today’s show to find out how you can win a sign jersey from Athletic Brewing!Jason and Frank are back after their holiday break and they have a lot to get off their chests. They started with the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won 11 straight games and could be looking to load up ahead of the deadline. Could Bo Horvat be the perfect acquisition for the Canes? Frank and Jason debated that. They also talked about which teams are in positions to go all-in ahead of the March 3rd deadline.Today is the Winter Classic at Fenway Park between the Bruins and Penguins. Is the event getting stale? Frank says yes and while Gregor agreed, he doesn’t think that’s a problem. They talked about how the league could improve the yearly outdoor gamea or if it’s time to scrap it for a few seasons.They then brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by Montanas!3:15 - Carolina Hurricane's hot streak19:35 - Capitals staying alive26:20 - Bruins keep rolling & Winter Classic36:55 - Blues injuries41:15 - McDavid’s Triple Crown race47:20 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 181 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.caIt’s a holiday edition of the show as we put together our final podcast of 2022 today. Frank and Jason opened the show with some talk about the holiday season. From there, they touched on the NHL’s holiday schedule and how nice it is that the league gives its players and employees time to spend with their families.They then hit on Elias Pettersson’s ‘flu game’ from last night. He popped home five points and scored the shootout winner, which is wild considering the team thought he would be too sick even to lace up his skates. They also touched on the Buffalo Sabres and whether or not they could look to be buyers at the deadline.Oh, Frank also told a lockout story that involves, in his words, a “one night stand”. It was great.Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a Christmas edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.11:40 - The NHL’s holiday schedule13:30 - ‘The Pettey Flu Game’24:20 - The Buffalo Sabres31:40 - The defensive market & Karlsson43:20 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 180 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.com.Few NHLers know Alex Ovechkin better than Brooks Laich. In fact, only two players have spent more time on the same team as Alex Ovechkin during his career (Niklas Backstrom and John Carlson). So who better to join the pod to discuss ‘The Great 8’s’ milestone week than a guy who was there for a good portion of his 800 goals. What’s Ovechkin like in the room? What were Laich’s first impressions of a young Ovi? He answered all those questions and took us through what he’s been up to since his playing career ended. His business has taken him to almost every continent in the world and he had some fascinating stories.Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for his weekly segment and asked the guys about Logan Thompson’s Calder Trophy case, the Metro division, and John Tortorella’s decision to bench the Flyer's leading scorer, Kevin Hayes, even though the team is averaging under 2.5 goals per game. He also shared some of the latest odds available on Pointsbet Canada.2:30 - Ovechkin’s record week6:55 - Brooks on Ovechkin14:25 - First impressions of Ovi31:40 - Rapid Fire48:38 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 179 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.com.Frank is back from the Board of Governors meeting in Florida and shared with us what he learned from his time around some of the most important people in the sport. Could the cap go up by more than $1 million? Frank thinks it will, despite Gary Bettman’s comments.From there, Jason talked about the controversial call last night that negated an Oilers overtime victory. McDavid wasn’t happy about it, but was he right to be upset? Gregor gave some insight.He then asked Frank for the latest on Bo Horvat before getting into some other names that could potentially be available ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline in March. Could the Anaheim Ducks go full scorched earth and move some players that we currenty view as key pieces?Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped in for a new edition of ‘Fill in the Blank’ delivered by Pointsbet Canada and DoorDash.1:45 - Board of Governors recap4:55 - McDavid’s comments10:45 - Bo Horvat update15:40 - Other names on the market21:10 - Scorched earth rebuilds25:58 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 178 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.com.Frank Seravalli’s background was a beautiful blue sky with an abundance of palm trees as he’s in Florida for the upcoming Board of Governors meeting. He speculated about some of the potential discussion points that some of the most important people in the sport will be going through including the salary cap, the future of Gary Bettman, and some on-ice ideas.From there, the guys hit on the surging Washington Capitals, the struggling Florida Panthers, and Darryl Sutters recent comments following a loss in Toronto. Our guest today on the show was Brent Thompson, the Head Coach of the Bridgeport Islanders. Oh, he’s also the father of the hottest player in the NHL, Tage Thompson. We talked with Brent about where he was when Tage popped home five goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets and got his take on his son’s rapid rise to stardom in the NHL. He’s also getting set to coach against his other son Tyce for the first time ever later this week and he talked about that experience.1:25 - Board of Governors agenda7:55 - Capitals surge9:30 - Panthers struggles12:10 - Darryl Sutter’s comments14:35 - Brent Thompson joins the show47:10 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 177 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.comThis was a big week for Jason Gregor. As the President (unofficially) of The Tage Thompson Fan Club, Gregor has been really enjoying the wild run that he’s been on and his second six-point performance of the season was an absolute masterpiece. Could this season be the best non-entry-level contract bargain in the salary cap era? He and Jason discussed that.From there, they went around the Western Conference. They started with the Blues, who may be forced to make a tough decision regarding Ryan O’Reilly. They then went to the Colorado Avalanche, who could be in the market for a big-name forward. They then hit on the Vancouver Canucks, who are stuck in ‘NHL purgatory’ as Gregor put it.To wrap things up, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for what some are describing as the most entertaining edition of Fill in the Blank we’ve ever had.6:00 - Tage Thompson’s big night14:00 - What do the Blues do?19:55 - Avs targets22:00 - The Canucks are stuck29:35 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 176 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.comWhat a wild weekend it was in the NHL. The theme of the season has been streaks. From teams being on wild heaters, to long losing skids, to remarkable point streaks from a couple of the games stars. There have been some amazing runs this season.Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about one team that has really struggled this season: the Washington Capitals. What could it look like if they become sellers? From there they talked about Tage Thompson’s hot streak, teams tanking and Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about Brock Boeser, Robertson/Marner point streaks, and the Boston Bruins.They then welcomed in Aaron Portzline, who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic. Aaron has seen it all in Columbus as someone who has covered the team since they started in the NHL. He spoke about their struggles this season and where things have gone wrong for an organziation that was looking to turn a corner.6:20 - Could the Caps become sellers?11:20 - Tage Thompson’s run19:00 - The Penguins22:42 - Buy or Sell (Bruins, Boeser, Robertson/Marner)34:00 - More on Boeser36:30 - Aaron Portzline joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 174 of The DFO Rundown is brought to you by Athletic Brewing Co. Join Frank’s Dry Jan challenge powered by Athletic Brewing – available onlineacross Canada and the US. Use FRANK20 for 20% off your first purchase at athleticbrewing.comIt’s December and that means the holidays are just around the corner. Jason started the show with a rant about how some parents handled a certain Christmas-time tradition for their kids.They did eventually get into some big stories from around the league starting in the Pacific Division where seemingly ever team with the exception of Vegas is having a bit of a goaltending problem. Cal Petersen has already been sent to the AHL, should the Oilers follow go down that path to try and fix Jack Campbell? Jacob Markstrom has been wildly inconsistent for the Flames as well and the Canucks could be without Thatcher Demko for a while. There are a lot of teams out West with goaltending problems. Frank and Jason gave some insight into that.From there they got into the Alex Formenton discussion. Why did he stay unsigned? Frank provided some context on that and talked about where he could go now since he’s ineligible for the remainder of the 2022-23 NHL season.Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.5:10 - Kings & Petersen9:50 - Oilers & Campbell15:45 - Flames & Markstrom21:50 - Canucks & Demko25:40 - Who should be the most concerned?27:50 - Jason Robertson44:20 - Alex Formenton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After taking the back half of last week off for American Thanksgiving, Jason and Frank returned today with a new episode of the podcast. Off the jump, they talked about their weekends which featured Frank’s run in with an interesting uncle and Gregor had some takes on the World Cup.They eventually did get into the hockey side of things and started by talking about the surprising number of comebacks we’ve seen over the last couple of days in the NHL. From there, they talked about Matt Murray’s strong play between the pipes for the Maple Leafs, the Kraken and their strong play through the month of November, and the Rangers struggles. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a couple of awards questions in a new  edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.Their guest today on the pod was Sara Orlesky. After 14 years with TSN, she’s now in a new role with the Winnipeg Jets. The team is off to an incredible start as they currently lead the Central Division. After not making the playoffs last season, there were a lot of changes for the Jets. They brought in Rick Bowness to be their Head Coach and they took the Captaincy away from Blake Wheeler. Sara talked about the impact of both of those moves and everything else that’s propelled the Jets to their red-hot start. 9:00 - Blown leads12:30 - Matt Murray and the Leafs15:55 - Kraken rolling through November19:50 - The Rangers struggles22:45 - Buy or Sell29:25 - Sara Orlesky joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown. To kick things off, they talked about children's sports/activities and which ones drive parents the craziest. From there, they moved onto something that’s driving Leaf’s fans crazy: Auston Matthews' goal total. The Leaf's superstar is on pace for undergo 40 goals right now and only has two even-strength markers through 19 games. Is this concerning? Or will AM34 heat up?Their big guest today was Chris Therien, the Philadelphia Flyers' all-time leader is games played. He talked about his battle with alcoholism and the book he wrote about both his struggles and triumphs. He also spoke about his career during Rapid Fire.After that, Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Hart Trophy, Shane Wright, the Penguin's playoff chances, and Thanksgiving!If you’re struggling with addiction and don’t know where to start, you can reach out to [email protected]:30 - Auston Matthews13:55 - Geno hits 1K19:28 - Chris Therien joins the show26:40 - Rapid Fire on his career53:10 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today to start the podcast, the guys got a little personal. Frank is struggling with what to get his wife for Christmas, especially considering what she’s asked for. He also has a problem with the youth hockey team he runs.After that, they dug into the New Jersey Devils' winning streak. It’s now up to 11 games. For a team that most expected to be a fringe playoff contender, it’s been wild to watch them emerge as one of the best teams in the NHL. It’s been a season full of streaks. The Bruins have been dominant on home ice, teams like the Blues and Sabres have seen each side of things, and the Penguins have struggled to get going. Are they the team that should be the most concerned? Frank thinks so.They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked them about Jakob Chychrun, the St. Louis Blues, and the Ottawa Senators. They also discussed Stanley Cup odds courtesy of Pointsbet Canada10:05 - The Devils heater12:00 - It’s been a streaky season16:10 - Which teams should be concerned?25:55 - Buy or Sell36:40 - San Jose Sharks & Karlsson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Hall of Fame weekend in the world of hockey and that is where Jason and Frank started today on The DFO Rundown. The love shown to Bjore Salming over the weekend was incredible and the Leaf's tribute to their legend was the biggest story of the weekend. From there, they discussed this year's HHOF class which includes three Swedish players. It’s an interesting class as none of the NHLers inducted have won a Stanley Cup and that led to a debate about players who still aren’t in the Hall yet.They then shifted their focus to the action on the ice over the weekend. The Devils can’t stop winning and the Canucks struggles continued. Will changes come in Vancouver? Frank seems to think so.Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk then joined the show. He talked about his long career as both a starter and a backup. His 12-year run in the NHL had a lot of ups and downs and he spoke about his mentality through it all. He also shared his plans for retirement and they had some fun in Rapid Fire.0:40 - Bjore Salming3:00 - Hall of Fame debate15:37 - Ruff & Devils Fans17:40 - The Canucks slide continues20:05 - Buy or Sell29:30 - Devan Dubnyk joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The regular season is almost a month old and both the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks are tied for a playoff spot. It’s safe to say that the start of the season has not exactly gone the way most of us expected. The teams on hot streaks, like the Devils, Bruins, Jets, and Golden Knights, have kept them rolling for a long time. On the other hand, the teams on cold streaks, the Blues, Penguins, and Flames, have really struggled to snap out of them.Frank and Jason took a trip around the league and answered a bunch of big questions. Who’s the most surprising division leader right now? Which division is most likely to produce the Stanley Cup Champion? Can the Kraken miss the playoffs? Will there be any big playoff races? Or could this season be just as boring as last year? How many goals will McDavid finish with? They got to all of that and they had Tyler Yaremchuk pop in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Doordash.0:30 - Teams on extended skids4:40 - Lack of playoff races?6:30 - Surprising division winners12:40 - Buy or Sell26:30 - Jack Campbell’s struggles31:30 - Do one of the Caps or Pens miss?35:05 - Believers in the Kraken? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An all news episode of The DFO Rundown is here to get your through your Monday afternoon. Frank and Jason kicked off the show with an in-depth conversation about the Boston Bruins signing and subsequent release of Mitchell Miller. What were the Boston Bruins thinking? Why did the NHL approve the contract? Was Don Sweeney pushed into this move? The two tried their best to answer all of those questions.After that, they went around the league and checked in on a bunch of different teams. The Devils are still red hot and rolled through western Canada. The Kraken keep surprising us as well. Are they a legit playoff contender or is this just a team on a hot streak? They also touched on the Red Wings and Senators before getting to Tyler Yaremchuk for ‘Fill in the Blank’ delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked the guys about Connor McDavid, the Blues losing streak, and goaltending options on the trade market that the Leafs could consider. Frank and Jason wrapped up with some talk about coaches on the hot seat as well.0:40 - Mitchell Miller and the Bruins15:07 - Are you a believer in the Devils?18:20 - The Kraken and the Red Wings25:30 - The Senators struggles42:05 - The Blue Jackets plan for the year46:40 - Dorion’s vote of confidence for Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are past the point of early season overreactions and now getting to the point where it’s time to wonder if struggling team members can get things back on the rails. That’s where Jason and Frank started today on the podcast. The Blues, Penguins, Flames, and Senators are all struggling to varying degrees right now and the guys broke down what’s going wrong with each of those teams. They also hit on the Ryan Reynolds rumours and the Senator's potential sale.They eventually did get to some positive surprises around the league starting with the New Jersey Devils. With Blackwood potentially out, will their goaltending hold up? They also hit on the Hurricane's strong run, the Kraken’s stunning start, and Erik Karlsson’s continued dominance. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Doordash!3:40 - The Blues struggles7:10 - Worst-case scenario for the Pens?11:55 - Are the Flames disappointing?17:30 - The Senators & Ryan Reynolds21:05 - Disappointing players23:20 - Are the Devils legit?26:25 - The Carolina Hurricanes' hot start28:00 - Karlsson’s bounce back30:15 - The Kraken35:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Halloween night and we dropped a spooky edition of The DFO Rundown to celebrate the occasion. The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly spooked their fan base with their play early in the season and now, Sheldon Keefe might be losing some sleep as the team wraps up their western road trip. For Bruins fans, this start to the season has definitely been a huge treat. The team is rolling and David Pastrnak is shooting the lights out, which led Jason and Frank to talk about what his next contract could look like.Tyler Yaremchuk then stopped by for a special Halloween edition of Buy or Sell delivered by our friends at DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Jets, Golden Knights, and also Erik Karlsson’s resurgence and if that could lead to the Sharks defenseman having trade value around the league.They then got to their big guest of the week: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald. The team's had a quick turnaround after a few tough games to start the season and Fitzgerald talked about the culture change that the team has gone through over the last few years. He also hit on the current goaltending tandem and the emergence of the team's young core. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt are leading the way and are giving the fan base reason to believe that the Devils can compete for years to come.5:31 - Leaf's struggles18:10 - Pastrnak and the Bruins22:10 - Trick or Treat37:30 - Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back with a fresh Friday edition of The DFO Rundown as they went around the NHL and dug into the biggest storylines from around the NHL. To kick things off, they looked at the team that’s surprisingly being talked about more than anyone: The Arizona Coyotes. It’s not because of anything they’ve done on the ice but instead how things are looking off the ice as they get set to play their first game on the ASU campus.From there, they hit on a bunch of other teams. The Bruins are looking like a juggernaut early in the season, the Flyers are leading the Metro Division, the Canucks finally slid into the win column, and the New Jersey Devils are starting to find their groove after a slow start.To wrap up today’s episode, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked them about the futures of the Kraken and Canucks, Sorokin’s Vezina chances, and the percentage chance that McDavid wins the Rocket Richard.3:15 - ASU/Coyotes overreaction10:15 - Bruins red-hot start12:40 - Who’s worse: the Sharks or the Ducks?20:05 - Carter Hart and the Flyers27:10 - Canucks finally grab a win31:00 - Devils finding their groove33:25 - What’s next for the Leafs?35:04 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, it was all about early season overreactions. Now some of those early season concerns in some markets are becoming more and more legitimate. In no city is that more true than Vancouver, where the Canucks went another week without getting a victory and things are fully off the rails. Frank and Jason discussed the comments from Bo Horvat, Jim Rutherford, and Bruce Boudreau. Can things get better in Vancouver or do they need to make some serious changes?They also talked about Sidney Crosby’s dominant start to the season and they debated where he could finish in the all-time scoring race. Is Crosby the kind of player who could be productive into his 40’s?Their big guest today was Dallas Star’s General Manager Jim Nill. His team is off to a flying start as one of the few teams remaining who hasn’t lost a game in regulation time. It was a busy summer though as Nill not only had to find a new coaching staff, he also made some big splashes in free agency and he had to lock up a few pieces of the teams core. Jim talked about building this version of the Dallas Stars, the transition from the Benn/Seguin core to the Heiskanen/Robertson core, and his career as an executive in the NHL.8:35 - Canucks struggles continue18:00 - Crosby’s early season dominance21:35 - Mullett Arena Opener36:40 - Jim Nill joins the show38:45 - The Stars busy summer46:35 - Transitioning cores51:10 - Wyatt Johnston53:40 - Roope Hintz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s early in the season, but plenty of great storylines are emerging. The Buffalo Sabres are surprising the league. The team is being driven by Rasmus Dahlin, who made history over the last week, and Eric Comrie's hot streak. There are some rookies who are playing well too. The Canadiens have a pair that are making headlines for completely different reasons. Jason and Frank discussed talked about that and debated whether or not its best for players like Juraj Slafkovsky in Montreal and Shane Wright in Seattle to spend the entire season in the NHL.From there, they talked about the news that the salary cap could go up as much as $4.5 million this summer. Frank explained how that could happen and Jason shared a few teams that would really benefit from this happening. To wrap things up, Tyler Yaremchuk joined the guys for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked them about some potential 40-goal scorers and he shared who the most profitable team in the league has been from a betting perspective so far this season.2:10 - Coaches' comments and overreactions5:55 - Surprising Sabres10:10 - Rookie decisions, the Draisaitl debate25:00 - Could the cap go up?26:30 - Penguins, Golden Knights rolling32:10 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash51:55 - Positive surprises & warning signs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Frank are back with a Monday episode of the podcast and today, they focused on the world of goaltending as Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine joined the show to discuss a handful of topics. To start things off, Woodley broke down how Matt Murray looked between the pipes for the Toronto Maple Leafs and shared his thoughts on if there's any reason to think he can go back to being a true number one once he's healthy. He also talked about a pair of young netminders in Jake Oettinger and Carter Hart and what he's seeing from them early in the 2022-23 campaign. To wrap things up, he gave us his sleeper Vezina candidate in Rapid Fire.Before they got to Kevin, Jason and Frank talked about the first week of the NHL's regular season. The Canucks are struggling out of the gates, the Flyers are surprisingly 2-0, the Golden Knights might be better than we thought, and the Battle of Alberta was thrilling on Saturday night. Oh, and also Frank's Phillies are off to the NLCS.5:43 - Week one thoughts from the NHL9:10 - Crosby's hot start11:50 - BOA recap19:50 - Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash26:45 - Woodley joins the show27:46 - Matt Murray talk35:10 - Logan Thomson in Vegas42:30 - Is Carter Hart back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season is underway and naturally, there are some fan bases who are concerned about how their teams started the season. Which ones deserve to be worried and which ones just need to take a deep breath? Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about some overreactions from around the league.We’ve also already seen a few players go down with some long-term injuries, most notably Patrik Laine in Columbus. Could this be enough to sink their season already? Frank also gave us some insight into a situation that’s unfolding between the NHLPA and the Arizona Coyotes.Finally, after a long tangent about mice and Christmas lights, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by Door Dash!0:55 - Overreaction season9:40 - Injury bug bites early12:50 - Coyotes schedule & NHLPA21:55 - Beniers and the Kraken33:20 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regular-season hockey has finally arrived in North America! After San Jose and Nashville started their seasons over the weekend in Europe, the rest of the NHL schedule gets going tonight with a doubleheader. Frank and Jason talked about a handful of different roster squeezes from around the league and how some teams were able to maximize their LTIR pools with some creative moves ahead of opening night. They also touched on the controversy surrounding Ian Cole and the news we got over the weekend from Hockey Canada. Their guest today was former Toronto Maple Leaf and Philadelphia Flyer Jay Rosehill. Jay is joining our company as the co-host of a new Maple Leafs daily talk show that starts on October 12th. He also shared some hilarious stories from his time in the league, talked about being an enforcer, and told us about one Head Coach that he couldn’t stand. 4:00 - Teams balancing LTIR space11:05 - Fill in the Blank18:05 - Player over/unders for Pointsbet Canada22:05 - Jay Rosehill joins the show56:00 - Teams could announce captains this week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason wrapped up their season preview podcasts with a look at the Pacific Division. They were joined by Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau to kick things off.  With Huberdeau, they talked about his summer, his first few months in Calgary, and what his mindset is ahead of the 2022-23 NHL campaign. The Flames are a team with Stanley Cup aspirations and Huberdeau will be leaned on as one of their key players. Outside of that, they also talked about a pair of young players in Matt Barzal and Jason Robertson that each got new contracts in the last week. Did either get overpaid? The guys debated it.  They also then dug into the rest of the Pacific Division. Frank has a spicy take about who he thinks will win the division this season while Gregor thinks that three teams could hit the 100-point mark. There’s no bigger question mark than the Vegas Golden Knights as well, they talked about what needs to happen for things to go right in Vegas this season. They wrapped it up by bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and a look at the bottom of the division.5:10 - Flames preview 8:35 - Matt Barzal’s new contract 12:25 - Robertson and the Stars agree 16:04 - Huberdeau joins the show29:18 - More Flames talk39:10 - Oilers preview46:10 - LA Kings Preview52:25 - Vegas Preview1:07:10 - Canucks Preview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are just under a week away from real, regular-season NHL hockey! With the season just around the corner, Frank and Jason continued their season previews today by taking a deep look at the Metro. They started things off by welcoming in Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour. Rod talked about the busy summer the team's front office had and how he feels about the new mix of guys they added over the last few months. His mentality is simple: Stanley Cup or bust and he explained why the group they have is good enough to go all the way. We also talked to him about his gym routine and he told us about the absolutely stacked youth team that he coaches.After the chat with Rod, the guys got into every other team in the division. Last year there was a 16-point gap between fourth and fifth in the division but there's no denying that things will be tighter this season. Could a team that missed the post season last year squeak in this time around? Frank and Jason gave their takes on that and more in our full Metropolitan Division preview. Of course, Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash.3:50 - The latest on Hockey Canada11:31 - Rod Brind'Amour joins the show31:50 - The Hurricanes45:55 - The Rangers49:15 - The Penguins56:40 - The Capitals1:06:30 - The Islanders1:02:50 - The Devils1:16:50 - The Flyers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason continued their division preview series by taking a look at the Atlantic Division. They started by digging into a pair of Canadian teams in Montreal and Ottawa who are both coming into this season looking to begin new eras. Will they both improve from last year? Frank and Jason discussed that. To preview the Detroit Red Wings, the guys were joined by the team's new Head Coach, Derek Lalonde. His journey to becoming an NHL bench boss has been remarkable and he shared some stories on the pod. He also talked about the mindset of the Red Wings as they look to push for a playoff spot after a busy summer. After chatting with Lalonde, Frank and Jason debated which team in the Atlantic has the most upside this year when it comes to making a jump into the playoffs. They also dug into the four teams that made the playoffs in this division last season and talked about which one is most in danger of missing the postseason in 2022-23. Tyler Yaremchuk also had some over/under questions in a fresh edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash.3:05 - Montreal Canadiens9:20 - Ottawa Senators14:40 - Detroit Head Coach Derek Lalonde joins the show41:58 - Red Wings or Sens?44:38 - Buffalo Sabres50:35 - Boston Bruins56:50 - Tampa Bay Lightning1:01:20 - Toronto Maple Leafs1:09:30 - Florida Panthers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With just a few weeks to go until the regular season gets started, we began our yearly division preview series and it only made sense to start with the division that features the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. We did a deep dive on the Avs and were joined by their new General Manager Chris MacFarland. He talked about inking Nathan MacKinnon to a record-setting contract extension, his journey to becoming a GM, and how the rest of the Avs roster is looking after a short summer.Jason and Frank also gave their thoughts on every other team in the Central Division. There are two clear 'have-nots' with the Blackhawks and Coyotes both clearly planning to 'suck hard for Bedard' as Frank would say. There are some intriguing teams in the middle of this division though and perhaps no one has more on the line than the Winnipeg Jets, who had quite a bit of off-ice drama over the last few months. Fans of the Dallas Stars are also holding their breath as Jason Robertson still doesn't have a contract. Frank gave us the latest on that as well.Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash.0:40 - How many teams get in?1:35 - Arizona Coyotes5:30 - Chicago Blackhawks8:00 - Winnipeg Jets12:40 - Chris MacFarland joins the show44:20 - Are the Avs better?50:10 - Minnesota Wild43:15 - St. Louis Blues59:05 - Dallas Stars1:02:55 - Nashville Predators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with another Friday episode of The DFO Rundown as Jason and Frank broke down the biggest storylines from around the league as training camps open up. There has been some pretty significant injury news from a few different cities and that's where they started on the pod. The Flyers season is pretty much over before it started with the news that they could be without both Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier this season. They also hit on the injury that Frank's battling as we head into the season. They also quickly hit on the latest surrounding Patrick Kane, who still isn't expected to be moved until later in the season. Jason had a brand new 'Would You Rather' question for Frank based on the aging cores of the Capitals and Penguins. Tyler Yaremchuk also returned to the show for a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash, which featured some talk about Alex Ovechkin's goal total for the upcoming season. They also hit on the three defensemen who announced their retirement last week.1:45 - Jake Muzzin, Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier injuries 10:50 - Blackhawks trade targets 14:55 - Would you rather: Pens or Caps core for five seasons?23:05 - Buy or Sell32:10 - Alex Ovechkin o/u 44.5 goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Guest Rick Bowness joins Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor on this episode of the DFO Rundown. As the new Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick describes the organization's decision to remove Blake Wheeler as the team's captain for the upcoming season. He also talked about his decision to join the Jets following a four-year stint as Head Coach for the Dallas Stars and what factors resulted in him finalizing an agreement with the organization. Having shared the unique experiences of being a Player-Head coach, Rick describes the time he coached while serving a penalty during his time with the Sherbrooke Jets. Before the interview with Bowness, Frank and Rick analyze the Evander Kane contract settlement and how it affects the salary cap for the Sharks. In the last segment following the discussion with Bowness, the Restricted Free Agent list is discussed, as many recognizable names are left unsigned leading into training camp. With training camp soon to begin, they give us their key storylines to watch in training camp and what internal positional battles could be in the spotlight.   Evander Kane contract settlement  - 1:19Rick Bowness joins the show -  6:19Rick Bowness’s thoughts’ on Blake Wheeler - 7:56The factors of joining the Winnipeg Jets: Rick Bowness  - 17:26The experiences of being a Player-Head Coach  - 26:07RFA Contract Talks - 33:42Training Camp storylines to watch - 47:21      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason, join us again for another episode of the DFO Rundown! With the regular season right around the corner, Nathan Mackinnon contract extension talks are heating up. We break down the ideal term and salary for MacKinnon and the Avalanche organization. From there, we asked the question "Huberdeau or Gaudreau" in our One or the Other segment. With both forwards transitioning to new teams following this past off-season, we questioned which elite player would you rather have over the next five seasons. Frank Seravalli previews his upcoming story for Daily Faceoff, which places NHL players in specific categories and, most notably, what players are defined as franchise players. Pre-season playoff predictions are in discussion on the DFO Rundown as Jason Gregor states why the Vancouver Canucks will clinch their spot in the playoffs for the upcoming season and which player will be the focal point in helping them reach their first playoff appearance since 2020. Is Ryan O’Reilly going to be able to cash in for this upcoming free agency? At 31 years old, Frank and Jason explain why age might not be a factor once his contract expires following a seven-year deal signed back in 2016-17.  Nathan MacKinnon Contract Talk - 00:00:39One or the Other: Huberdeau / Gaudreau 00:15:03Franchise Players - Frank Seravalli’s Preview 00:20:03Ilya Sorokin and other elite young Goalies - 00:26:13Vancouver Canucks (Gregor’s Playoff Prediction) - 00:31:26Ryan O’Reilly Upcoming UFA Contract Talks - 00:38:01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back to two episodes a week on The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason are gearing up for the start of the NHL season and there was plenty to get to today on the show. To start things off, they talked about a few teams around the league that are in some interesting situations when it comes to the salary cap. With a lot of teams preparing to use LTIR to start the season, there are some moves that still could be made. From there, they talked about Nick Suzuki being named the youngest Captain in Canadiens history, players around the league that are being signed to PTO's, and what could be next for PK Subban as he sits unsigned with training camps just around the corner. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for an awards-themed edition of 'Buy or Sell'.Today's guest was Edmonton Oilers Assistant GM Bill Scott. He's the team's salary cap expert and joined the show to give us a bit of insight into how teams strategize with the salary cap, how LTIR works, and he also gave us one idea for how he'd change the salary cap system.1:40 - Teams in cap trouble5:30 - Nick Suzuki is the Canadien's Captain9:25 - PTO season15:30 - PK Subban19:45 - Looking at the four major awards39:27 - Oilers AGM Bill Scott44:40 - How his career got started49:30 - The challenges of LTIR59:47 - A look at arbitration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer interview series wrapped up on today's episode as the guys sat down with San Jose Sharks forward, and two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Nick Bonino. He talked about being a veteran on a team that's heading into a season that most view as a transition year. He also talked about his career, which has featured many ups and downs. He was traded before ever playing an NHL game and by the time he had played 300 NHL games he had already been traded a total of three times. He talked about life on the move and whether or not it gets easier to stomach being traded. He also touched on his two Stanley Cup runs with the Penguins and his favourite memories from those. Before getting to the Bonino interview, Frank and Jason talked about JT Miller's surprising extension with the Vancouver Canucks. What allowed these two sides to find common ground? Frank shone some light onto that. Jason also shared why he thinks the Canucks will take a step forward this season. They also hit on Kirby Dach's new deal before getting to a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' with Tyler Yaremchuk.0:55 - JT Miller's new deal5:55 - Why the Canucks will bounce back8:55 - Kirby Dach's new deal11:30 - Will Slafkovsky or Wright play in the NHL next season?17:20 - Fill in the Blank23:30 - Nick Bonino joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by former NHL tough guy Shawn Thornton. On the ice, he was known for dropping the mitts but in his post-career life, he’s actually turned to the business side of the sport as he’s now the Chief Revenue Officer of the Florida Panthers. He spoke about that role, some of his more memorable moments on the ice during his career, and also the book he wrote about his life. His path from being a steel worker to a two-time Stanley Cup Champion is quite remarkable. Before the interview with Thornton, the duo broke down some of the recent news that we’ve gotten from the last seven days around the NHL. From the Golden Knights adding Phil The Thrill and shoring up their goaltending to the big extension that the Buffalo Sabres gave to Tage Thompson, there was plenty to get to on the pod. Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in with a new edition on Buy or Sell. 5:00 - Vegas adds Kessell and Hill 8:34 - The Rangers & their mindset 11:40 - Tage Thompson’s new deal 16:45 - Norris, Thomas, or Thompson question17:25 - Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash! 24:50 - Shawn Thornton joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Frank were reunited today on the pod as Frank returned from his summer holiday in Italy. He started the show by talking about his time there, and the food he ate. He also gave some travel tips for those thinking of going. It was a relaxed episode of the pod as they really didn't get into much hockey talk for the first five minutes but hey, it's August. When they did get to the hockey talk, they started with what's going on in Calgary as GM Brad Treliving made another huge splash last week landing start free agent Nazem Kadri. Are the Flames now back to being the team to beat in the Pacific? Or is it the Oilers' division to lose? Frank and Jason debated that. From there, they hit on the Canes getting a bargain deal done with Paul Stastny, the situation in Vegas, and the Islanders not doing anything this summer after missing the playoffs in 2021-22.They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in The Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked them about some remaining free agents, which rookies they're excited to watch next season and their all-time favourite arena names.6:33 - The Flames make more big moves10:30 - The Battle of Alberta & the Pacific Division14:25 - Stastny to the Canes16:00 - Lehner's injury & VGK17:50 - Lou swings & misses30:40 - Future of Patrick Kane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our summer interview series continued today as Frank Seravalli had a chance to catch up with Per Mars of Marsblade. The former NHL Draft Pick started up the company and changed the game when it comes to offseason training and roller blades. He's now getting into the skate blade business and talked about that new venture and also how his business has grown so rapidly.Before we got to that interview, Jason Gregor talked about the latest surrounding Nazem Kadri and whether or not he'll eventually sign with the New York Islanders. He also hit on the number of Achilles injuries that we're seeing this summer around the NHL this summer as players get ready for the start of the season. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked Jason about the Golden Knights goaltending and the two also talked about their potential wildcard teams in each conference.1:26 - Kadri?3:30 - Achilles problems around the league5:45 - Buy or Sell (VGK Goalies, tanking teams, season start date)21:30 - Which contenders improved the most? Who are our wildcard teams?32:10 - Par Mars from Marsblade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continued our August interview series by catching up with Panthers GM Bill Zito. Some would say that he's been the busiest man in hockey this summer as he hired Paul Maurice, filled out the edges of his roster in free agency, oh, and he also happened to orchestrate one of the biggest trades of the salary cap era. He broke down how the mega-deal between the Panthers and Flames went down and why he's excited to welcome Matt Tkachuk to his organization. He also spoke a little bit about why it made sense to trade away Jonathan Huberdeau, who holds many Panthers franchise records, and Mackenzie Weegar, who many view as a top pairing defenseman.He also talked about his journey to being a General Manager, his risk tolerance, and how he goes about building what he hopes to be a Stanley Cup champion.Before the interview with Bill, Frank and Jason talked about Huberdeau's new contract with the Calgary Flames and also the status of some of the remaining UFA's like Nazem Kadri, Phil Kessel, and PK Subban.8:10 - Huberdeau contract & Flames plans13:25 - Kadri update & the rest of the remaining FA’s22:50 - The Arizona arena26:30 - Could the NHLPA grieve the Keith cap recapture?29:55 - Zito on all the big changes32:00 - What does he love about Tkachuk36:40 - His journey as a GM52:10 - Going all in & learning lessons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief summer hiatus, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown. They even had a big-named guest join the show as the latest big-name free agent to be scratched off the board, John Klingberg, joined the show. He talked about his decision to sign a one-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks, the family aspect of the decision, and he looked back on his time in Dallas. He also shared some insight into his favourite Swedish foods and his gym routines during rapid fire.Before they got to the interview with Klingberg, they hit on some other big news including the big deal that went down a few weeks ago between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. They gave their thoughts on what each side gained from the blockbuster deal. They also hit on some moves that haven't quite happened yet. Nazem Kadri still hasn't found a new home but there are some rumblings about where he could end up. Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell.1:15 - Tkachuk deal7:10 - Klingberg to the Ducks10:30 - Latest on Kadri12:05 - Hockey Canada news16:55 - Bergeron, Krejci, Kessel and other UFA notes18:45 - John Klingberg joins the show20:50 - Why the Ducks?26:10 - The family side31:45 - The free agent process34:40 - Rapid Fire39:40 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day one of free agency in the NHL started with a bang as we got a flurry of moves right when the official window opened up at noon eastern time. There were plenty of moves that we saw coming over the last few days but we also got a few absolute stunners. Nothing was a bigger surprise than Johnny Gaudreau choosing to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and that's where Jason and Frank started today on the show.From there, they hit on pretty much every major move that we saw today from the way the goaltending market played out to even some of the big trades that went down in between all the big signings. Some teams came out looking really good while others, like the Vegas Golden Knights, really couldn't find a way to improve their rosters.They also talked about the big-name UFAs that didn't find new homes today like Nazem Kadri, Ondrej Palat, and John Klingberg. Frank gave us the latest on what the market looks like for those players. To wrap up the show they brought in Tyler for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash, which sparked a great conversation about the game croquet!1:45 - Gaudreau to CBJ6:40 - The Devils & Flyers missed out11:15 - What happens in CGY?15:10 - What happened in Vegas?17:40 - Rest of the Pacific?18:55 - Wings & the 'Yzerplan'22:55 - Value signings26:10 - Palat, Klingberg, and Kadri47:20 - Grier's first offseason53:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free Agent week is here in the NHL and things are happening. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Matt Murray just minutes before we started recording today's podcast and that's exactly where Jason and Frank started the show. This is a big gamble for the Maple Leafs, who are desperate to build a roster that can go on a playoff run. That wasn't the only big piece of news that we got this evening as the Colorado Avalanche signed Valeri Nichuskin to a monster eight-year deal that carries a cap hit of $6.125 million. It's a wild contract and Frank and Jason talked about whether or not that will age well for the Avs.From there, they pretty much went around the league and talked about every big-name free agent and trade option on the market. The next 48 hours are going to be hectic. Buckle up.0:45 - Matt Murray is a Maple Leaf7:50 - Nichuskin gets the bag11:15 - non-QO RFA's14:00 - Kadri/Gaudreau/Kane updates22:00 - The Canes UFA's, an Andrew Copp update & Evgeni Malkin29:35 - John Klingberg and blueline options32:15 - Trade targets update36:25 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2022 NHL Draft has come to an end and to wrap things up, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli recapped everything we saw over the last 48 hours live from the Draft floor at the Bell Centre. They started the show by talking about the big splash that the hometown Montreal Canadiens made during the first round, acquiring Kirby Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Habs made a lot of noise in round one and the crowd was loving it.They also talked about all the other deals that happened, like DeAngelo to Philly and Georgiev to Colorado, and also some deals that didn't happen like the one involving Matt Murray going to the Sabres and also some offers that Edmonton had for Zack Kassian before sending him to Arizona.1:25 - The Dach & Romanov deals5:50 - The Kassian & Mrazeks cap dump8:15 - DeAngelo to Philly13:50 - Georgiev to Colorado18:20 - What else could happen before free agency? (JT Miller and Patrick Kane)26:35 - Preds and Forsberg getting close? Also, the latest on Gaudreau33:00 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.