The DFO Rundown

We have a fresh episode of the podcast and for the first time in a long time, Jason and Frank are in the same room to record it! They're both in Montreal for the NHL Draft and sat down today to break down not just the news we've seen from around the league recently, but also some rumours from around the NHL.They kicked off the show by talking about the first-overall pick and if the Canadiens will step up and take Shane Wright or if they'll stun the hometown crowd and go in a different direction. They ran through the hypothetical of what could happen if Wright doesn't go first and how that could affect the trade value of the second-overall pick.From there, they got into some of the other big offseason storylines like the goalie market2:30 - The first-overall pick, Shane Wright, and the Devils10:10 - The goalie market13:15 - Puljujarvi, Evander Kane & the Oilers18:05 - JT Miller21:30 - Tarasenko and Krug on the block28:50 - Forsberg & Gaudreau ahead of free agency36:30 - Jakob Chychrun39:00 - Fill in the Blank (Grier and more) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a long weekend both north and south of the border and we have a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown for you to enjoy while you kick back and crack open a cold one. Today on the show, Jason and Frank covered a lot of different offseason topics from around the NHL. They started by discussing the Derek Lalonde hire out in Detroit, which makes a lot of sense. They also talked about some offseason plans for the Jets before getting into San Jose Sharks GM opening.They also have very differing views on the Kevin Fiala trade, which led to a fascinating debate. Will LA live to regret the extension? Or is this a move that solidifies them as contenders in the Pacific Division? Things got spicy!Other stories covered include Jesse Puljujarvi in Edmonton, Ryan McDonaugh's future with the Lightning, and Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic's summer plans. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a riveting edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.1:05 - Derek LaLonde hire in Detroit9:10 - The Fiala trade18:05 - Pujujarvi debate25:50- McDonagh's future30:10 - The Kraken & their offseason plans33:50 - Kadri, the Avs, and their plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Colorado Avalanche finally finished off the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning last night and won their first Stanley Cup since 2001. The last time they won it was Joe Sakic who Captained the team and got to raise the trophy first. This time around, it was Sakic who built the team. Frank and Jason talked about their win last night and how well this team was built. They rolled through these Stanley Cup Playoffs and while the celebration will last for a while, Sakic does have his work cut out for him over the next few months as he looks to build a dynasty in Colorado.They also talked about the upcoming HHOF class that will be announced today, the San Jose Sharks General Manager job, the Johnny Gaudreau situation, and other offseason storylines that they're excited to see playout over the next few months. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by Door Dash!0:30 - Colorado wins the Stanley Cup10:15 - What's coming this summer for the Avs14:25 - Today's HHOF announcement29:30 - What else is coming this summer around the league?31:05 - Johnny Gaudreau situation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of The DFO Rundown features an interview with Montreal Canadiens General Manger Kent Hughes. It will be a busy summer for Hughes and the Habs and it all starts in a few weeks when of course they'll take to the stage at the Bell Centre and make the first overall pick in the NHL Draft. Kent talked about everything that's been going into the big decision that the team will be making, how they'll approach potential trades this summer, and also the future of Carey Price. On a lighter note, Kent's son Jack is a projected first-round pick this year and Kent talked about how he'll balance being a GM and a Dad this July during the Draft.Frank and Jason also talked about the Paul Maurice hiring in Florida and their offseason plans. Frank broke the news about an extension for Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith and talked about how they'll manage their complicated salary cap situation. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash.0:45 - Stanley Cup Final thoughts3:40 - The Panthers8:50 - Who's going to be the best value UFA?15:30 - Reilly Smith contract17:28 - Kent Hughes joins the show19:50 - Having the first overall pick18:20 - Being a dad at the Draft30:10 - Trading draft picks31:05 - Where does Carey Price stand? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Jason is out living his best life in Montreal watching F1, but Frank and Tyler were here to break down what we saw in game two of the Stanley Cup Final. The Avalanche are still looking like a juggernaut and Frank has some serious questions about whether or not the Lightning are going to be able to find a way to get back in this series. The talk about Colorado's big win led them into a conversation about just how much Valeri Nichuskin could make in free agency. Tyler also hit Frank with some trade questions in Fill in the Blank delivered by Door Dash.We also had a conversation with Thomas Sychertz, a former NCAA goaltender who is now leading a brand called 'Lipsweater' which is looking to merge the NFT world and the hockey world. The word NFT can automatically lead people to dismiss the idea, but Thomas explained why 'Lipsweater' is simply here to make being a hockey fan better.1:15 - Stanley Cup Final talk7:30 - Nichuskin contract13:15 - Fill in the Blank 16:00 - Thomas Sychertz joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stanley Cup Final got off to a flying start as the Avalanche walked away from game one with an overtime victory. Speaking of flying... Jason had a great story about his trip to Montreal that involves a cab driver getting pulled over and being given an insane speeding ticket. Since Jason is in Montreal, there was a natural tie-in to the trade that went down yesterday between the Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights. On the surface, that trade might be a little confusing but Frank and Jason broke down why that deal actually makes a lot of sense for both sides.They also spent some time talking about the goaltending market and which teams are going to be looking to get involved this summer. From free agents to trade targets, there are plenty of intriguing names that could be available this summer. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for another edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.To wrap up the episode today, they were joined by former HHOFer Guy Carbonneau. He's teaming up with 3Ice, the new 100 percent 3-on-3 hockey league launching this summer. He talked about getting back behind the bench with the new start-up, how the league works, who's on his team, and how fans can take in the action this summer. It's overtime, all the time and Guy talked about how he'll attack that as a coach.0:40 - SCF Game one recap7:05 - Weber for Dadonov (also: Habs offseason)11:10 - Breaking down the goalie market14:15 - Tampa's contract structures21:50 - Buy or Sell26:37 - Guy Carbonneau joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After winning four straight games against the New York Rangers, the Tampa Bay Lightning are off to their third straight Stanley Cup Final. If they want to win a third straight ring they'll have to beat arguably the toughest Finals opponent they've faced in the Colorado Avalanche. It's lining up to be an incredible series and Frank and Jason started today's podcast by previewing the matchup. They debated how many future Hall of Famers are playing in this Stanley Cup Final and they also drooled over the quality of hockey we will likely see over the next few weeks. It should be a great series and they debated the key matchups that will decide who gets to lift the Cup.They were joined by former Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Calvert. He talked about his career, the time he spent with the Avs and what makes that group special, and also the new sports management company that he launched. He gave some tremendous insight into what makes players like Makar and MacKinnon tick. He also shared why he loved having Jared Bednar as a Head Coach.2:20 - How many future Hall of Famers in this series?8:10 - Vasilevskiy vs the Avs offence16:20 - Where does Vasilevskiy rank all-time?31:58 - Matt Calvert joins the show40:55 - His new agency41:50 - Cale Makar insight43:40 - What makes TB so good36:10 - Nathan MacKinnon insight47:20 - Why he loves Jared Bednar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, the playoffs are still going on but Frank and Jason decided to take today's episode to get ready for what could be a wild offseason around the NHL. There are some big names on Franks's trade targets board and that's where they started on the show. Alex Debrincat sits at the top of the list and represents a chance for the Chicago Blackhawks to really kickstart their rebuild. Will they cash in on his value this summer? Or will they wait until the deadline to do it? Frank says it's a matter of when not if the Hawks move on from him,They also hit on the big decision the Oilers have to make with Evander Kane. Will anyone offer Kane a long-term deal? Both of the guys seemed to think that's unlikely. They also hit on the availability of both John Gibson and Connor Hellebucyck at different points throughout the show. There are plenty of other teams who will be very interesting to watch. The Minnesota Wild will likely be moving Kevin Fiala, the Vancouver Canucks will need to decide what to do with JT Miller, the Flame's plans hinge on Johnny Gaudreau's decision, and They also hit on some coaching candidates before getting to Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash.2:22 - Debrincat and the Blackhawks 9:20 - Minnesota's potential plans13:30 - Evander Kane and the Oiler's offseason21:00 - Is Gibson available?29:05 - Vancouver Canucks and JT Miller37:10 - Coaching talk44:35 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are just over a month away from the NHL Draft and while the Stanley Cup Playoffs are rightfully taking up a lot of the headlines right now, we decided to take this episode to preview the Draft with our very own prospect analyst Chris Peters. The combine just wrapped up and most of the prospects have finished their seasons so lists are starting to be finalized. Chris gave us his thoughts on who could go first overall (hint: he wouldn't take Shane Wright), who have been the big risers and fallers, and also how he views this year's draft class compared to others.Before the end of the show, they were also joined by projected top ten pick David Jiříček. The defenseman is coming off a strong season with HC Plzeň in Czechia. Frank and Chris asked him about his game, winning a bronze medal at the World Championships, and whether or not he thinks he's ready to jump into the NHL.1:40 - Sizing up the NHL Draft3:30 - Shane Wright thoughts9:00 - Who would be his #1 pick?12:05 - Why people love Slafkovsky18:00 - Draft stock risers and fallers35:25 - Fill in the Blank43:27 - David Jiříček joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the weekend. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli started off today's podcast by breaking down game two of the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche. Frank was in Colorado to cover the first two games of the series and gave some insight into what's allowed the Avalanche to dominate the Oilers for long stretches of these games. Jason also gave some insight into what the Oilers need to do differently as the series shifts back to Edmonton. They were also joined by the play-by-play voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Dave Randorf to talk about the start of the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers won game one in convincing fashion but if any team can come back from a tough defeat, it's the Lightning. Dave, or should we say 'Jeff Thomas', talked about their playoff run and also how he got into broadcasting. He shared some great stories about his career in sports and his brief time as a wedding DJ.They wrapped up today's episode with a fresh edition on 'Buy or Sell' delivered by Door Dash where Tyler sparked up a big conversation about breakfast foods.0:30 - Avs take a 2-0 series lead6:45 - Lineup changes for EDM?19:12 - Dave Randorf joins the show24:50 - Brayden Point's absence32:20 - Jon Cooper's impact & lack of Jack Adams votes37:42 - Ross Colton's emergence48:30 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche are set to square off in the Western Conference Finals starting on Tuesday night. It's expected to be a fast-paced, high-flying series featuring some of the biggest stars in the game. Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on how this series could play out and the key matchups for either side. Can Mike Smith outperform Darcy Kuemper? Can Cale Makar keep up with Connor McDavid? Which #29 will be more dominant? They answered all of those questions and talked about some other under-the-radar players who could make big impacts on this series.Before that, they also looked at tonight's game seven matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers. The home team has won every game in this series, will that trend continue tonight at PNC Arena? To wrap up the episode, they welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked them about the GM of the Year Award, which got Frank very fired up. From there they hit on Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe odds. Frank also outed Tyler for what he likes to do while the podcast is being recorded in the morning.1:20 - Game seven preview4:45 - Colorado vs Edmonton8:00 - Size matters18:00 - Mike Smith: the story of the playoffs?23:20 - Makar and Toews30:15 - First overall picks in the Conference Finals37:12 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, the Battle of Alberta certainly lived up to the hype. Edmonton and Calgary battled it out for five games with each one being wildly entertaining with plenty of scoring, lots of lead changes, and some very memorable moments. In the end, it was Connor McDavid who was the hero in the clinching game for the Oilers. Frank and Jason started the podcast by recapping the BOA and talking about what impressed them with the Oilers series win. They also hit on the New York vs Carolina series. Can the Hurricanes finally win a game on the road and wrap up the series?Their guest today was ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro. Ray talked about the maturity that the Oilers showed by consistently over-coming deficits in their series. He also hit on the Hurricanes vs Rangers series, which he's been between the benches for. The Canes can't be beaten at home but can't find a way to win on the road. Ray gave us some insight into that trend.To wrap up the episode, Frank and Jason talked about the Flame's season being over and what could be coming next for players like Johnny Gaudreau and Matt Tkachuk. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh round of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash!0:44 - BOA Recap5:50 - NYR vs CAR8:27 - Ray Ferraro joins the show9:40 - Thoughts on the Oilers16:10 - Giving love to Keith and Hyman20:14 - Ray on the Rangers vs Hurricanes29:19 - More BOA talk42:44 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have wrapped up another wild weekend of playoff hockey! Jason and Frank broke it all down today on a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown! They started the podcast by talking about the fact that the Florida Panthers are staring down the barrel of a potential sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions are absolutely rolling right now and the Panthers just aren't even close to their level.They hit on the other three playoff series as well. The Rangers and Hurricanes series has been a little bit of a snooze-fest, according to Jason's son, and it's hard to argue with that. The Avs have found a way to go up 2-1 in their series vs St. Louis despite the fact that both Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon have been quieter than we expected. Of course, the big story from game three was the Nazem Kadri incident. Frank and Jason each gave their take on the play and the unfortunate aftermath of it.And finally, they talked about the Battle of Alberta! The Oilers are coming off an incredible game three victory and now lead the series 2-1. McDavid is on another level right now as well and it just looks like the Flames don't have an answer for the Oiler's high-octane top line.To wrap up the episode, Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in for a new episode of Buy or Sell that was focused on potential offseason moves!0:40 - Panthers on the brink of elimination4:40 - The Rangers/Canes series9:59 - Avs/Blues and the Kadri play16:39 - Battle of Alberta28:00 - Offseason Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the weekend! Frank and Jason are both out in Calgary to cover the Battle of Alberta and they kicked off the podcast by talking about the wildly entertaining series opener that we saw on Wednesday. They outlined what both teams need to do in order to clean up their games. The Oilers are very banged up right now with key players like Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse clearly labouring. That could derail things for the Oilers. The Flames scored nine goals in game one but as the guys discussed, that performance won't sit well with Darryl Sutter. They also hit on the Panthers being down 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning after two games in Florida. They also welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank'!Their guest today was Craig MacTavish. As a former Oilers player, Head Coach, and GM, he has plenty of great stories when it comes to the Battle of Alberta. He also gave us some insight into what allowed the Flames to look so good and what the Oilers will need to do in order to bounce back in game two. He also shared a tremendous story about the time he played a round with the greatest golfer ever!0:40 - BOA game one recap9:30 - FLA in trouble12:00 - NYR vs CAR13:05 - STL evens series vs COL16:50 - Fill in the Blank22:11 - Craig MacTavish joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a wild weekend around the NHL! We witnessed five game sevens over the last two days and each one came with a lot of drama! Frank and Jason touched on what we saw on Friday and Saturday and gave their takes on how each series ended up playing out. Connor McDavid was sensational, Johnny Gaudreau finally had his big playoff moment, and the Rangers completed the big comeback in their series vs the Penguins. From there, they looked at each upcoming series and gave their predictions for the next round of the playoffs. They each have at least one underdog going to the Conference Final and multiple series going the distance! To end the episode, they welcomed in Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford! Jim talked about the Canucks offseason plans, how he's handling being a President and not a GM, and more! 1:20 - What stood out in round one? 3:30 - The Rangers series comeback 11:05 - Rangers vs Hurricanes 14:25 - Battle of Florida! 19:11 - Avalanche vs Blues 21:10 - Battle of Alberta! 27:30 - Do the Leafs need changes? 37:45 - Jim Rutherford joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT A NIGHT OF PLAYOFF ACTION! Jason and Frank stayed up late to recap what we saw from around the league tonight. The Leafs and Lightning had an OT thriller, the Oilers hung on to force seven vs the Kings, the Bruins and Canes will also play one more game, and the Blues bounced the wild! MADNESS! They gave their picks for game seven and also talked about what we'll see on Friday night as a wild first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. In the back half of the show, they were joined by Arizona Coyote GM Bill Armstrong. He was quickly dubbed the best-dressed guest in the history of the show. He talked about the future of the Coyotes, the comments made by Jakob Chychrun at the end of the season, and also how he got to where he was. He shared stories of his come up through hockey and also gave a great pitch as to why players want to play in Arizona! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The news broke late into episode 127 of The DFO Rundown that Barry Trotz had been relieved of his head coaching duties by the New York Islanders. Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor gave their raw thoughts on the decision. Also, Frank and Jason ran through the games that happened over the weekend on the show. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers missed the opportunity to go 3-1 in their series. After Bruce Cassidy reunited the Perfection Line, the Boston Bruins are back on level terms with the Carolina Hurricanes. And the Florida Panthers' goalscoring woes continued in game three. Jason and Frank talked in depth about those three series and the other five that played out over the weekend. They also questioned how almost every series is so close, yet, we have seen endless blowouts night after night. Midway through the show, Liam Horrobin filled in for Tyler Yaremchuk to host Fill In The Blank, presented by DoorDash. You can hear all of that and more on episode 127 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. 0:00 "tight series." 2:50: Boston/Carolina 4:00 Toronto/Tampa 8:39 Florida/Washington 16:37 Penguins/Rangers 27:06 Colorado/Nashville 27:49: Flames/Dallas 34:56: Oilers/Kings 41:14: Wild/Blues 44:51 Islanders fire Trotz (RAW REACTION) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 126 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. We are now two games into the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs, and there is plenty to talk about. Jason and Frank dove into talking about the Calgary Flames lack of offence, how the Boston Bruins can avoid the sweep, and the outstanding performance from Connor Ingram last night. Frank gives a hot take on who he thinks is the best playoff performer that has not won the Stanley Cup. After that, Kyle Davidson, the General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks, joined Jason and Frank. They talked about the early days in Chicago as the general manager, the plan for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and the timeline for appointing the team's next head coach. Davidson also spoke about his origin story and how he came to be the general manager of the Blackhawks. There was no buy or sell on today's episode, but they did close out the interview with Davidson with rapid fire. 00:48 Calgary/Dallas 2:50 Edmonton/LA Kings 9:57 - Where's the playoff drama! 11:15 - Frank's Hot Take 14:40 - Minnesota/St Louis 17:44 - Boston/Carolina 20:11 - Toronto/Tampa 26:56 - The Davidson Origin Story 38:24 - Fitting in Kane & Toews 44:35 - Timeline for new head coach 56:44 -The importance of Rockford 59:16 - Rapid Fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE PLAYOFFS ARE FINALLY HERE! Frank and Jason went through every single series and gave their thoughts on every single series ahead of the first batch of games tonight. The Panthers look like a juggernaut, the Leafs are facing a crazy amount of pressure, the Rangers might be getting overlooked, a playoff Battle of Alberta could be coming soon, and are the Avs primed for a deep run? Or are they a team that could fall victim to a classic Stanley Cup Playoffs upset? They broke it all down throughout the course of the show. Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for a special playoff edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash! 1:22 - Florida vs Washington 6:45 - Toronto vs Tampa Bay 12:59 - Caroline vs Boston 18:40 - New York vs Pittsburgh 24:45 - Fill in the Blank 31:25 - Colorado vs Nashville 35:30 - St. Louis vs Minnesota 40:40 - Calgary vs Dallas 43:50 - Edmonton vs Los Angeles 48:40 - Running through our bracket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final day of the regular season is here and there is plenty to play for on the last full day of NHL action. A handful of seeds in the Eastern Conference are still up for grabs so what happens tonight will have a big impact on round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking a little bit about what is on the line tonight and which potential matchups could intrigue them. They also talked about the President's Trophy and the bad reputation it seems to have among some fans. They were then joined by recently retired NHL referee Brad Meier! Brad officiated over 1400 NHL games and recently worked his final one. He talked about how he got into officiating and shared some great stories from his career. He shared some insight into what the travel is like for a ref, what is was like working through the pandemic, and he shared a wild story about his time in Sochi for the Olympics. 1:10 - Big nights for Frank & Jason 8:40 - Final night of the season 16:30 - The Presidents Trophy 24:20 - Brad Meier joins the show! 48:00 - Working during COVID 54:00 - What's next for him? 57:30 - Rapid Fire 1:05:20 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick your week off with a new episode of The DFO Rundown! It's the final week of the regular season and the 16 playoff spots are almost locked up. Jason and Frank started the show by talking about the crushing loss that the Vegas Golden Knights suffered last night and why that organization has become pretty unlikable. With the 16 teams pretty much set, they went on the put the teams into four tiers. They went from pretenders to dark horse Cup candidates to plausible winners before wrapping up with the teams they view as elite. Certain teams are heating up and both Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on who they like heading into the postseason. They wrapped up the show with Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash and also Frank shared the bets he's sweating out down the stretch! 2:00 - VGK loses 13:30 - TB and others getting hot 19:05 - Our playoff tiers 19:40 - The Pretenders 22:45 - The Darkhorses 27:05 - The Plausible Winners 32:50 - The Elite Contenders 39:40 - Fill in the Blank! 45:50 - Frank is sweating Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode of the DFO Rundown started off on a sombre note as Frank and Jason talked about the passing of Guy Lafleur. They talked about his legacy both around hockey and in Montreal. They both had some unique stories to pass along about the Hockey Hall of Famer and Gregor marvelled at some of his incredible career numbers. From there, they took a quick look at the playoff race in the Western Conference. Frank thinks that the eight teams that are in now are the eight teams that will be there at the end of the regular season. There are also a few unique races in the Eastern Conference as well. They also welcomed in former NHL defenseman and current Nashville Predators analyst Hal Gill to the show! Hal talked about how the Preds are looking as we get closer to the playoffs, how they stack up against the Calgary Flames and Roman Josi's historic season. He also talked the toughest battles that he fought in the Stanley Cup Playoffs during his long career. 0:30 - Remembering Guy Lafleur 8:35 - Playoff talk 14:20 - Hal Gill joins the show! 22:30 - Josi's historic season 25:40 - Appreciating defensive d-men 28:35 - Nashville's physical style 31:50 - His playoff memories 40:10 - Being a media friendly player Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here and it features the return of Frank Seravalli! He and Gregor dug into the playoff race in the Western Conference and how the regular season feels like it's dragging on a little bit. That led to Frank saying that the NHL needs to change the way its point system works. They also talked about some teams in the East that have playoff spots locked up but are really limping to the finish line. They also went into a big discussion into which coaches could be returning next year and which organizations could be looking to make a change behind the bench. There was also an impromptu discussion about the play of Elias Pettersson and what his future could look like. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by Door Dash! 4:00 - The Western playoff race 12:45 - 3-2-1-0 system 14:00 - Late season swoons 17:00 - Potential coaching changes 27:30 - The Pettersson discussion 38:15 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gregor was running solo today on The DFO Rundown as Frank took some time off. To kick off today's episode, Jason talked about the playoff picture and also the unfortunate passing of NHL legend Mike Bossy. He then welcomed in Vesa Rantanen from Ilta-Sanomat in Finland. Vesa covers sports in Finland and talked about the impact that the Russian war on Ukraine on both life in Finland and hockey. Jokerit has pulled out of the KHL and that's a result of their ties to Russian money. The fallout from this is very deep with plenty of deep connections to the hockey world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank dug into some of the races that are really heating up as we head down the stretch. The LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights are now neck-and-neck in the Pacific division and out in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers suddenly have a shot at catching the Hurricanes for the Metro Division title. They also talked about the flurry of college players signing with their NHL teams this weekend and how some players will have the first year of their ELC's burnt and others may not. They also talked about Auston Matthews continuing his insane run and how that ties in to a handful of awards races in the NHL. Gregor also shared who's on the short list for the Hart Trophy in his mind. Frank also has a theory on why offense is up. 0:45 - LA/Vegas race 6:55 - CAR/NYR race 10:30 - College players signing 18:45 - Matthews and awards talk 24:30 - Gregor's Hart Ballot 32:00 - Frank's theory on offence 38:00 - Buy or Sell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to carry you into the weekend! Jason and Frank started today by talking about Auston Matthew's crazy run and where he might finish the season. They also talked about the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning and then they got to some very complicated awards races. They also talked to 17-year NHL Bernie Nicholls who has not only popped home 50-goals in a season, but he's one of the few NHLers to ever score 70-goals in a single season. He compared scoring goals in his era to today's game and also talked about his illustrious career and shared a funny nutrition fact about Wayne Gretzky. 1:05 - Matthews run 2:40 - Concerned about Tampa? 4:40 - Awards races 12:05 - Sutter's impact and Jack Adams case 14:20 - Fill in the Blank 26:05 - Bernie Nicholls joins the show 35:00 - Playing with #99 37:35 - Scoring in today's game 53:40 - Rapid Fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli kick off the week by recapping all the big stories from a wild weekend in the NHL, and there was a lot to get to. They started the pod by giving their takes on the Flyers' decision to healthy scratch Keith Yandle and end his NHL-record iron man streak. Was it fair or foul of the team to make that move? There was also the incident to start the weekend in a game between the Coyotes and Ducks. While Trevor Zegras should have been the biggest story of that game after scoring another insane lacrosse-style goal, it was instead Jay Beagle beating up Troy Terry that ended up being the biggest headline. Was this overblown? Or should Beagle have been suspended? They also talked about Leon Draisaitl hitting 50-goals and joining the 50-50-100 club, which Gregor pointed out is a very exclusive group. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell! 1:40 - Yandle's streak ends 9:05 - Beagle vs the Ducks 14:20 - 50/50 Club 28:48 - Buy or Sell 43:05 - Will Franks bets hit? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday! Episode 116 of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli is here. Frank is back from his trip to Florida for the NHL General Manager meetings and ready to fill you all in. Before that, we are in crunch time in the NHL with less than a month to play. The Western Conference is tight, with nine teams still in the running for the postseason. Only eight teams can make it, so who the team that's going to miss out is? They also dive into the NHL awards and who should be nominees, especially the Jack Adams. There are plenty of candidates for that award, like Todd McLellan, Andrew Brunette, and even Jared Bednar from the Avalanche, to name a few. However, Frank thinks there's one clear winner. Also, on the show, Frank and Jason were joined by former NHL Marc Methot. Methot played over 600 games in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars. Before they dug into the interview, Methot spoke about Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melynk and his memories of him. They then spoke about Methot's media career, the future of the Senators, and his time with the London Knights. You can hear all of that and more on episode 116 of The DFO Rundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gregor is sitting in snowy Edmonton, Alberta and Frank Seravalli is literally doing the show from a beach in Florida. Sometimes life isn't fair, but the guys put that aside and dug in to talk a little hockey on a Monday morning. They started by talking about the upcoming GM meetings and what's going to be brought up for debate. The main thing is potential changes to the LTIR loophole that teams like Tampa Bay and Vegas have exposed in recent years. There are some other things that will be discussed and Frank shared those. They also took a quick look at the playoff races before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash. 2:00 - LTIR change 8:00 - Gregors idea for change 11:00 - East playoffs 13:40 - Who can beat Colorado? 17:15 - Weekend Performances 23:10 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trade deadline has come and gone, and that means our boy Frank Seravalli has finally been able to get some sleep. He and Jason Gregor broke down what happened in the days leading up to the deadline and the big day itself. They talked about teams that were active, the contenders that made big splashes, and how things unfolded on Monday. They also talked about some teams that sat still and wondered if that was the right move. Before getting into the deadline talk, Gregor got to watch his nephew Noah play in-person for the first time at the NHL level last night as the San Jose Sharks rolled into Edmonton. It was an emotional night at Rogers Place as Gregor explained. They also welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell, presented by DoorDash! 1:00 - Quick deadline recap 3:59 - Gregor's night & Ben Stelter 14:55 - Big deadline recap starts 17:00 - Frank shares a super stat 24:35 - LA did nothing 31:30 - The Hagel deal 34:15 - Looking at bad deals 38:20 - Prices came down 40:20 - LTIR changes in the playoffs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The deadline is almost here! It's been a wild few days around the league with some big moves and signings already going down. Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking about what we saw go down this week with the Panthers acquiring Chiarot and more! From there, they went through every single team in the Eastern Conference and talked about what their deadline plans could be. The eight playoff teams are already locked it and it is crystal clear who the buyers and sellers are, but still, there are a handful of GMs who could surprise us by making a big splash ahead of the deadline. After going through the Metro and Atlantic, they took a break and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank! He asked them about the goalie market, the Hertl extension, and who could be a surprise team at the deadline. From there, they went through every team in the Western Conference as well, starting with the Central Division where the potential playoff teams have one goal in mind: taking down the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs themselves could be busy as well. They also hit on the Pacific Division where a few teams have big decisions to make. Here are some timestamps to help you find your favourite team: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Frank recapped a busy weekend around the NHL. The Heritage Classic got heated, Matthews might get suspended, and the Golden Knights are falling apart. There is no shortage of storylines as enter the final week of play before the trade deadline. Today's guest was HHOFer and LA Kings President Luc Robitaille! Luc talked about his experiences being traded as an NHLer and how his team could look to handle things ahead of the trade deadline. The Kings have been one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season and they could very well be a team that makes a splash before next Monday. He also had some great stories from his illustrious NHL career. After the interview with Luc, Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in with a new edition of Buy or Sell! 3:00 - Heritage Classic 7:20 - West Playoff Race 16:30 - Luc Robitaille 17:30 - His experiences getting traded 11:35 - The LA Kings season 25:50 - Kopitar and Doughty 28:35 - Kings deadline plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Frank are here to bring you into the weekend with another hour of hockey talk on The DFO Rundown! They kicked off today's episode by looking back at a wild Thursday night in the NHL. From there, they got into three teams that are facing issues between the pipes. The Leafs' problems aren't getting any better any time soon, the Golden Knights have sent Robin Lehner back to Vegas with a lower-body injury (Dr. Seravalli gave his diagnosis), and the Oilers might be running with Stuart Skinner and Mikko Koskinen. They both also gave their thoughts on what Jack Eichel had to say about his return to Buffalo. Did he go too far? Does the NHL benefit from this? Before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, Frank and Jason got into a big debate about whether or not the NHL should introduce a term limit for contracts. 0:30 - Last night 2:40 - Leafs goaltending 9:40 - VGK or TOR... who's more worried? 12:25 - Oilers goaltending 18:00 - Eichel & the Sabres 24:00 - Canes deadline plans 30:30 - Kris Letang negotiations 45:30 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the work week! Jason and Frank started the show off by talking about the incredible weekend that Jason Robertson and the Stars had. They were a playoff bubble team just a week ago and now they'll have some big decisions to make at the deadline. They won't want to be sellers but they have a handful of impact players who are on expiring contracts. Nick Schmaltz also had himself quite the weekend. He became just the 45th player in NHL history to record seven points in a single game. Gregor did a deep dive into the history of seven-point performances. From there, they got into the mushy middle that currently exists in the Western Conference, the Canucks chances, the Leafs goaltending, and Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in for a new edition of Fill in The Blank! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to bring you into the weekend and it was a spicy one. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli dug into what was a spirited Thursday night in the NHL with Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Point both getting into it. It's officially playoff race season around the league and they talked about the seeding in the NHL and how they think the NHL could potentially improve the playoffs. From there, they talked about a pair of Canadian teams with goaltending problems and what they could do to solve them ahead of the deadline. They also talked about who will be the big buyers this year and why it may just be a buyers' market. The other big news this week was that Kyle Davidson had the interim tag removed in Chicago and officially became the 10th GM in franchise history. Tyler Yaremchuk also joined the show for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash! 0:30 - Spirited night around the league 5:40 - Toronto's goaltending problems & goalies around the league 17:50 - Davidson & the Hawks rebuild 25:40 - Avs at the deadline & who are the buyers? 34:30 - Buy or Sell 43:05 - Ottawa deadline plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got a very exciting interview to kick off the week on The DFO Rundown as we welcomed Nashville Predators rookie sensation Tanner Jeannot to the show. He's fresh off scoring in the Stadium Series last night and he talked about the experience of playing in an outdoor game, which is something he considered to be his Welcome to the NHL moment. He also talked about his path from Oxbow, Saskatchewan to the NHL. He was never drafted and he had to grind to make it to the league and now he's on pace to set the Nashville Predators rookie goal-scoring record. He also talked about the influence of his parents, having them at the outdoor game, and becoming a father! Before the interview with Jeannot, they talked about what could come from the IIHF and the situation with Russia, the wild game between the Leafs and Red Wings on Saturday night, and Tyler Yaremchuk joined for 'Fill in the Blank'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was an exciting week at Daily Faceoff as we welcomed Matt Larkin to our team! He joined the show and took his "first shift" with the DFO team. We got to know Matt on a bit of a personal level. We talked about where he's been in his career, what he does in his spare time, and for the first time ever he publicly admitted who his favourite team was growing up. We also got into some big storylines from around the NHL like the Leaf's goaltending, their deadline needs, the Senators rebuild, and Matt stuck around for a new edition of 'Buy or Sell'! Matt also gave some fantastic tips on good hair products. Before bringing in Matt, Frank and Jason talked about the Penguins getting beaten up by the Devils, Patrik Laine's hot streak, and of course, they talked about the terrible Russian attack on Ukraine and the ties it has to the hockey world. 0:25 - Penguins waxed by the Devils 1:10 - Laine's heater & his future in Columbus 10:01 - Russian attack on Ukraine & hockey ties 16:21 - Larkin joins & talks about joining Daily Faceoff 26:21 - His favourite team growing up 28:26 - Leafs goaltending 35:40 - Senators rebuild 38:10 - Buy or Sell & Rapid Fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a holiday Monday edition of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason got things going by talking about the trade that happened over the weekend between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes. They explained why this is one of those deals that just made sense for both sides. From there, they got into the Coyotes rebuild and arena situation. Gregor gave his take on how long he believes a proper rebuild really takes. They then dug into the Western Conference playoff race and talked about a pair of struggling teams in Nashville and Dallas. That naturally brought them to talking about playoff seeding and the idea of the NHL adding a play-in tournament. They also hit on the Canucks heading into the trade deadline and what Jim Rutherford and his group could be looking to do. To wrap things up, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash! 0:30 - TOR/ARZ deal 4:00 - Coyotes rebuild 7:30 - Stars, Preds, and the Central 11:15 - Avalanche at the deadline 16:55 - Play in tournament? 25:50 - Canucks at the deadline 29:30 - Being a referee 34:30 - Fill in the Blank 49:00 - VGK goaltending Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Friday edition of the DFO Rundown is here! Today on the pod, Jason and Frank welcomed in former NHLer Jason Strudwick. He played 674 games in the NHL and a few seasons in Europe and the result is him having a lot of stories to share. He got into being teammates with the likes of Jaromir Jagr, Sean Avery, and Henrik Lundqvist. He also got into his favourite coaches from his playing career and who his favourite defensemen to watch right now are. He also talked a little bit about his media career. Before getting into the interview with 'Struddy' the guys talked about the latest surrounding the Vancouver Canucks and the decision they have to make between JT Miller and Brock Boeser. They also had a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash! Tyler Yaremchuk asked them about Chariot, Schiefele, and the Ottawa Senators. 1:30 - Canucks & Boeser 4:30 - Claude Giroux & the goalies on the list 5:30 - The Ducks situation 8:30 - Buy or Sell w/ Yaremchuk 15:00 - Strudwick interview 16:40 - Being teammates with Jagr 25:50 - Sean Avery stories 35:00 - His favourite coaches 48:00 - Who are the best NHL dmen? 50:50 - Rapid Fire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick-off your week with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason started off the podcast with some talk about the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. There was also some talk about which one of them is going to cave to their families first and get a puppy. From there they dug into some trade talk starting with the Colorado Avalanche, who are on a historic heater right now. Will they make a big splash? What are they looking for? Those are the questions they looked at. They also touched on one of the powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference: the Carolina Hurricanes. Last deadline Don Waddell just missed on some deals and he could be hungry to make a big addition this year. They also had an extended conversation about the values of depth players. There are some fascinating situations around the league and some players who some teams could view as their versions of Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman. Frank and Jason both shared some surprising names that could fetch first-round picks at the deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another Friday edition of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! On today's show, Frank and Jason were joined by NHLPA Certified Player Agent Bayne Pettinger. Bayne is the first openly gay NHL agent after coming out just over a year ago. He spoke about breaking barriers, the support around him, and his new non for profit with Brock McGillis. Bayne also discussed his career with Hockey Canada and his experiences at tournaments like the Olympics. Also on the show, two major NHL markets in Canada, the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers, relieved their head coaches this past. Montreal opted to go with the inexperienced coach in Marty St Louis while Edmonton promoted their AHL head coach Jay Woodcroft. The most significant difference between the jobs is the pressure. Frank and Jason discussed the two new appointments. Finally, Liam Horrobin joined the guys for a new edition of Buy or Sell presented by DoorDash. Are the Edmonton Oilers a playoff team? Is Tomas Hertl staying with the San Jose Sharks? Is the Arizona Coyotes decision to play at Arizona State University actually a good idea? Frank and Jason answer those questions and more in that segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor dug into all the stories around the NHL as the league returns from its All Star break. First on the agenda was what went down in Vegas over the weekend, both good and bad. Trevor Zegras stole the show with another highlight reel move in shootout challenge, but it was enough to beat the hometown favourite Alex Pietrangelo who missed the net. They continued to discuss what went well and areas of improvement for All Star weekend. The talk then moved on to the New York Rangers. The Rangers are in a great spot right now, sitting second in the Metropolitan Division, but what will they do at the deadline? Is it time for them to go all in and make a run for Lord Stanley? Finally, the Chicago Blackhawks were in the headlines again this past week. One piece of news was that former Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers General Manager Peter Chiarelli had been interviewed for the vacant position in Chicago. The second was a little more controversial after chairman Rocky Wirtz refused to answer questions about the sexual assault case in 2010. You can hear all of that and more on episode 102 of The DFO Rundown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor dug into the biggest stories from around the NHL. The Flyers are struggling along right now and the two wondered about the future of GM Chuck Fletcher. They also hit on the vacant GM job in Anaheim before getting to some trade deadline chatter. They also gave some takes on potential award races now that we've hit the halfway point of the season. The Hart Trophy has a lot of potential winners and it will be fascinating to see how things play out in the back half of the year. They wrapped it up with some talk about the Winnipeg Jets, who will need to really turn it up in the second half. Could they sell off some assets at the deadline? They also dug into the COVID/taxi squad situation and Frank talked about having to teach his kids how to ski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Frank and Jason started the show off by talking about Evander Kane officially joining the Edmonton Oilers. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by Door Dash! They also welcomed in Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates. He had a tremendous playing career that spanned 19 years and saw him play with seven different NHL teams. He talked to us about his time as a player, a Head Coach, and now as a skills coach. He works with a lot of the best players in the NHL and helps them take their games to the next level. He gave us some insight into how he helps players improve on things like board battles, faceoffs, and breakouts. He also gave his take on "The Michigan". https://www.oatessportsgroup.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Start your week off with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. To start things off, the two talked about the racist incident that occurred in the ECHL on Saturday night involving Jacob Panetta and Jordan Subban. From there, they hit on the NHL's iron man streak, which Keith Yandle could break tonight with game 965. It's currently held by Doug Jarvis and Frank interviewed him for a story on Daily Faceoff earlier this week. Also, what's the latest on the Flyers (will they move Claude Giroux?) and a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk. After that, Gregor had a chance to chat with Team USA Women's Hockey Head Coach Joel Johnson. They talked about the rivalry with Team Canada, what their roster looks like heading into the Beijing Games, and the Olympic experience. Joel has a unique coaching history himself. He's not just a hockey coach and has led golf and soccer teams at the collegiate level. He talked about how he adapts, what lessons he carries over, and his coaching philosophies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of the pod, Frank shared that he tested positive for COVID-19 this week and talked about just how hard the virus has hit him. Gregor shared some odd home remedies for how he gets over illness. From there, they got into the hockey talk starting with an update on the Evander Kane situation. Could he be an Oiler soon? The team in Edmonton could certainly use the help and more changes than just a Kane signing could be coming. They also hit on the new schedule and some of the decisions that the NHL made. They also hit on the Montreal Canadiens and their rough season... will it lead to Shane Wright? After a little bit of draft talk, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in The Blank presented by Door Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the Connor McDavid episode of The DFO Rundown and it was fitting considering what happened in Edmonton over the weekend. The Oilers blew a 3-1 lead to the Senators and things are getting out of hand in Alberta's capital city. Jason and Frank talked about that off the top and Tyler Yaremchuk had a new round of Buy or Sell. They then welcomed in former NHLer Glenn Healy to talk about an exciting new partnership between our friends at Pointsbet Canada and the NHL Alumni Association! He also shared some great stories from his legendary NHL career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here. Jason and Frank started off the show by talking about just how odd the lack of a playoff race in the Eastern Conference is. Gregor had some numbers to show how unique the gap is between the haves and the have nots. They also hit on the Evander Kane situation and what kind of suspension he could face. The All-Star Game rosters got announced yesterday as well, so that was a topic of conversation, even if Frank doesn't love it. Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new round of Buy or Sell! They also welcomed in Tyler Smith, one of the surviving member of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, who talked about his journey and some mental health initiatives that he's started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week and another episode of The DFO Rundown is here! To start things off today, Jason and Frank talked about the Evander Kane situation. The NHLPA is going to file a grievance and Frank shared why that could be a risk for the PA. They also gave their take on whether or not Kane will be back in the NHL this season. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Buy or Sell' before getting to Trevor Daley who talked about his appearance in the ECHL this past weekend, the big announcement from the Hockey Diversity Alliance, where he's hoping they can take things in the near future, and also his personal future in the management side of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank and Jason are here to bring you into the weekend with another episode of The DFO Rundown! To start the show today, they talked about the rumblings that the Winnipeg Jets could be playing some games in Saskatoon so that fans could attend. From there, they hit on an dominant win by the Colorado Avalanche, a few players who could be traded by Montreal, the Oilers struggles, the Penguins hot-streak, and Tyler Yaremchuk joined in for "Fill in the Blank"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.