The DFO Rundown

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!The Carolina Hurricanes have started to fall-off defensively. Some key injuries throughout their lineup have caused a defensive breakdown. The Winnipeg Jets are crashing, after being President's Trophy winners last season the Jets are currently dead-last in the NHL. Will a lottery pick save them, can they spend with the rest of the NHL, and will they solidify their roster to make a run this year? Logan Stanley and John Beecher both got handed one-game suspensions for sucker punches. The standings are still very close with the majority of teams still in contention for the playoffs. The Pacific Division might be the weakest division in the NHL right now with every team having a negative goal differential. Marek loves the play of Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson. Could he be an identity builder in Seattle?Marek and Gregor go through each Eastern Conference team and breakdown if they are for real or if they need some more time. Pat joins the show for Buy or Sell: Recent injuries being a concern for Olympic rosters?Ivan Demidov making the Calder Trophy a race?Carolina winning the Metro? Marek and Gregor go through each Western Conference team and breakdown if they are for real or if they need some more time. You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!On today’s show, Jason Gregor and the panel break down the latest developments surrounding the 2026 Olympic Games, including a full look at Team USA and Team Canada’s projected rosters and what their lineup decisions could mean in a best-on-best tournament.We also shift the focus to the women’s Olympic tournament, discussing how the rapid growth of the PWHL is changing the landscape of women’s hockey and raising the overall level of international competition. Plus, we take a closer look at players outside the NHL who could make an impact at the Olympics, along with roster breakdowns for Sweden and Finland as traditional international powerhouses prepare for the Games.From there, we examine the impact of the Olympics on the NHL season, including scheduling challenges, home-and-away balance, and how teams may manage workloads for their top players. On the NHL front, we dig into several major storylines around the league — including the Buffalo Sabres staying hot, whether their recent run is sustainable, and the big question facing the Detroit Red Wings: are they for real or just riding a streak?We also discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning and Brayden Point’s elite production, the continued excellence of Aleksander Barkov and the Florida Panthers, and what it all means in the broader playoff picture. Additional topics include the Colorado Avalanche’s trajectory, league-wide scheduling quirks, and an early look at individual hardware, including the Hart Trophy conversation surrounding Macklin Celebrini and a tightening Art Ross race.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irfaan and David are back for the final time in 2025 and they breakdown the Canadian Olympic roster and take a look at other news from around the NHL. The trade market has been quiet, but that could change if the Canucks move pending UFA Kiefer Sherwood. Dave also digs into Toronto's potential cap flexibility as the injuries continue to mount.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.00:00 Intro00:32 Canada Roster Announcement06:20 Kiefer Sherwood trade expected soon09:20 Mangiapane looking for a new hockey home11:10 Toronto's cap flexibility14:11 Carolina can't waste this year16:05 Extensions in the works for Tuch and Dvorak21:54 Dave expects an active January on the trade front25:11 bet365 bet of the weekReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irfaan and David are back with Episode 10 of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition. The Kings moved Phillip Danault back to Montreal, but Carolina was one of the teams interested. After missing out out Quinn Hughes as well, is Carolina preparing to make a deal in the new year? The Leafs continue to struggle and the internal debate the team has comes down to coaching vs roster construction. David and Irf weigh in.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.00:40 Danult Trade fallout03:39 Carolina offered Kotkaniemi for Danault, what's next?05:26 Washington among the "true contenders" who are actively buying07:41 Ottawa updates09:27 Toronto turmoil16:16 Irfaan & David's wishlists19:50 bet365 line of the week20:47 OutroReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!Jack Hughes is back for the New Jersey Devils after missing 18 games as they take on the red-hot Buffalo Sabres. The Devils struggled without Hughes, and they also get Timo Meier back as they look for a push to return to a playoff spot.The Buffalo Sabres continue to shuffle their front office, bringing in Mark Bergevin and Josh Flynn. Jarmo Kekäläinen talked about breaking up the goalie trio in Buffalo, but with the Sabres having won five straight, who is the odd man out?The Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild are both 4-0-0 since the Quinn Hughes trade, and it’s starting to look like a mutually beneficial deal. Some Vancouver fans are upset as their draft odds trend down with the wins, but seeing the incoming pieces contribute makes it hard to be too angry if you’re a Canucks fan.Phillip Danault was traded to Montréal, and Mason Marchment was moved to Columbus. Danault provides the Canadiens with essential depth down the middle and takes some of the defensive load off Nick Suzuki. With the trade, young pieces in Los Angeles can move into more prominent roles, and the Kings could look to add at the deadline with the cap space created by moving Danault. Marchment adds some grit to Columbus, but what is happening in Seattle? Is a tank imminent for the Kraken?Zach Werenski has been a huge piece for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but a shot off his foot saw him crawl off the ice. Would a long-term absence for Werenski be the nail in the coffin for Columbus?Toronto went on a great streak, and everyone was saying they were back. They have a lot of skill, but the Leafs still lack a true driver. Craig Berube may have lost the room, but have the superstars ever really bought into his hard-nosed, down-to-business approach?The St. Louis Blues have looked lethargic this year, and Marek doesn’t see them contending for a wild card spot. The Winnipeg Jets have also struggled, but with Connor Hellebuyck, can the Jets work their way back into a playoff position?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.