The DFO Rundown

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Jason Gregor is joined by Jeff Marek on Monday's and Mike Rupp on Friday's to bring you the latest from around the hockey world with inside scoops, analysis, and debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2H AGO

    Canada vs USA Gold Medal Final Recap + Latest NHL Trade Rumors & News

    You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  2. 1D AGO

    Canada vs USA Gold Medal Preview | Milan Games

    Canada vs USA for the gold medal at the Milan Games – it’s the rivalry the hockey world always wants. In this episode of The DFO Rundown, we dive deep into the men’s gold medal game and break down every key storyline before puck drop. We look at how Team USA got here with their win over Slovakia, what’s working in their game, and how that matches up against Canada’s strengths. Then we go position by position: • Goaltending duel: Hellebuyck vs Binnington • Blue line battle and puck movement • Can Canada slow down Quinn Hughes? • Macklin Celebrini’s impact on the big stage • Special teams: power play vs penalty kill • Coaching decisions and line matching in a one-game showdown We also touch on the women’s gold medal game, what it means for international hockey, and wrap up with our full predictions on who takes home gold in Milan. You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  3. NHL teams back to work & a WILD quarterfinal day in Milan | DFO Rundown Insider Edition

    3D AGO

    NHL teams back to work & a WILD quarterfinal day in Milan | DFO Rundown Insider Edition

    NHL teams are back to work. Players are skating, GMs are making phone calls, and the league is preparing to return to play next week. Irf and David break down the wild quarterfinal day in Milan before digging into Evgeni Malkin's contract situation, the St. Louis Blues expected fire sale, and the LA Kings potentially being desperate to add one more piece. Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon. 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Crazy quarterfinals in Milan 9:38 - Geno Malkin extension talks coming soon 11:52 - Blues have a lot to sell off 14:30 - Fiala injury changes things for LA 16:56 - LA still looking at Elias Pettersson 19:59 - David's final thoughts 21:21 - Outro Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 ⬇️ 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Round Robin Wrap-Up: Canada & USA Line Combos and Ice-Time Breakdown

    The Round Robin is officially in the books, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know from Canada and USA heading into the knockout stage. In today’s DFO Rundown, we analyze Canada’s line combos, how the coaching staff deployed their forward groups, and whether adjustments could be coming. How are Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini being utilized? Are the combinations maximizing Canada’s depth and speed? On the American side, we dive into the ice-time distribution, which players are carrying the load, and whether the usage trends could impact performance going forward. We also touch on: Sweden’s performance so farJosh Morrissey’s injury situation and what it could meanBrad Marchand in Buy or SellA little hockey history to wrap it upFull Round Robin recap, lineup analysis, and tournament storylines — all in one episode. You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 13

    Early Milan Games Reactions, Ice-Time Debate & Trade Deadline Preview

    The DFO Rundown is back with a packed episode breaking down early takeaways from the Milan Games, Canada vs Czechia reactions, and the biggest storylines developing between Team Canada and Team USA. We dive into lineup decisions, ice-time management, and the growing conversation around performance trends on both the men’s and women’s sides of the tournament. Plus, NHL trade talk is heating up. We look at players who could be raising their trade value on the international stage, management concerns around roster construction, and the latest rumours involving Jordan Binnington, Jordan Kyrou, Dougie Hamilton, and more as the trade deadline begins to take shape. 🔥 In Today’s Episode: Early Milan Games observations & tournament storylinesCanada vs Czechia reaction & lineup discussionsManaging ice-time in high-pressure international playWomen’s tournament update — Canada concerns & USA dominanceFill in the Blank (bet365)Jordan Binnington & Blues trade conversationsBlurred Lines — management concerns around team buildingJordan Kyrou trade talkDougie Hamilton discussion You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  6. FEB 9

    Milan Games: Lines & Projections | NHL Season Takeaways

    Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jeff Marek and Jason Gregor! The Milan Games are around the corner, so we’re breaking down projected lines, roster battles and what it all means for the upcoming NHL season. In this episode of the DFO Rundown, we dive deep into Milan Games projections and build out potential Team Canada and Team USA lines, looking at how stars like McDavid, Crosby, MacKinnon and Matthews might be deployed on the international stage. We go line by line, talk special teams, and debate which players are locks, which guys are on the bubble, and who could be surprise cuts or late additions. We also zoom out to the bigger picture of the NHL season. From star performances and breakout players to struggling teams and surprise contenders, we connect the dots between what’s happening right now in the league and who’s helping (or hurting) their chances. You’ll hear discussion on how different playing styles translate to international ice, which coaches and systems give players an edge, and how front offices will juggle injury risk vs. NHL playoff pushes. You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  7. FEB 6

    The Break Begins: Panarin to LA, Jarvis to Team Canada & Playoff Races

    Today’s show is packed with major storylines from around the NHL as the playoff race tightens and big headlines continue to shake the league. We kick things off with Jarvis joining Team Canada and what it means for the international stage before diving into a harsh reality check for a couple of contenders — are the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs officially cooked? With games getting tighter across the league, the guys break down why we’re seeing more one-goal battles and what that means for teams trying to hang on down the stretch. We also dig into the blockbuster buzz around Artemi Panarin heading to Los Angeles and what that move could do to the Western Conference power balance. Elsewhere, the Columbus Blue Jackets are making a surprising push, the Pittsburgh Penguins are fighting to stay alive, and the Nashville Predators face some big organizational questions moving forward. Plus — who exactly are the Seattle Kraken right now, and what direction are they headed? We wrap things up with Fill in the Blank (bet365), discuss whether Aleksander Barkov should return, and touch on the buzz surrounding the Milan Games. You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
  8. Artemi Panarin traded to the LA Kings | DFO Rundown Insider Edition

    FEB 4

    Artemi Panarin traded to the LA Kings | DFO Rundown Insider Edition

    Right before the NHL roster freeze, we got a move that's been rumored for weeks. Artemi Panarin is heading west to Hollywood, joining the Kings and singing a 2 year extension with the club. Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Artemi Panarin traded to LA 3:29 - The power of no-move clauses 8:43 - What's next for LA 10:55 - Nick Bjugstad traded to New Jersey 13:12 - GMs are still busy though the freeze 16:34 - bet365 picks of the week Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 ⬇️ 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jason Gregor is joined by Jeff Marek on Monday's and Mike Rupp on Friday's to bring you the latest from around the hockey world with inside scoops, analysis, and debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Nation Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
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