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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. 19H AGO

    Dougie Drama, Connor McDavid's Point Streak & Ovi Shooting For All the Goal Records

    Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek! We start the show with an update from Gregor on the double Gordie and if it has been done before. New Jersey is having a very dysfunctional season, and the Dougie Hamilton saga could drag on with him having 2 years left at $9m AAV and a modified no-trade list. The Rangers got a ten-spot from the Boston Bruins over the weekend in an embarrassing 10-2 loss. Will Artemi Panarin be moved out of the Big Apple? The Buffalo Sabres are back to winning ways after their ten-game streak was snapped as they’re on a three-game heater now. The Ottawa Senators have had some off-ice issues recently, but the on-ice issues might be of greater concern, as they search for answers. Can James Reimer help the goaltending in Ottawa? Vancouver has Thatcher Demko back on IR, but is this good for the Canucks in their hunt for a top draft pick? Is the hate around Gavin McKenna valid or is he still worthy of being number one overall? The Anaheim Ducks had a great start, but the young defensive core has burst at the seams. Lukas Dostal has struggled since returning from injury and the pucks are filling the Ducks’ net. Zack joins the show for an edition of Buy or Sell: -       The Leafs will be in a playoff spot come the Olympic break -       The current Hart Trophy winner is Macklin Celebrini -       The Sabres will be playoff contenders and a buyer at the deadline A star-studded list of NHL players have had 28-plus-game point streaks, can Connor McDavid become just the fourth active player to get a 20+ game point streak? Connor McDavid is shooting a lot more and the points are piling up. Can Connor McDavid be any style of player? The superstars in the NHL don’t get talked about enough, there’s a lot of “and buts” around the NHL with Nathan MacKinnon is great this year but he hasn’t won a Hart, Connor McDavid is great, but he’s never won the Cup. The NBA doesn’t have the same issue; how can the NHL change this? Marek got to meet Red Berenson and talk about Glenn Hall, Michael Hage, TJ Hughes, and Brandon Naurato. Quinn Hutson leads the AHL in goals as a rookie. The Nashville Predators are bucking some trends as they’ve moved up the standings to just trail the second wildcard spot. Winning while conceding the first goal, can the Preds make the playoffs? Alexander Ovechkin got goal number 20 on the season. He’s second behind Gordie Howe for most 20-goal seasons trailing the legend by one season. Can Ovi chase 1000 goals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  2. 3D AGO

    Kane Hits 500 Goals, Hughes Brothers Shake Devils & Playoff Watch

    Join Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp as they break down all the latest NHL action: The Hughes brothers are making headlines for the Devils — from Jack’s injury to Quinn trade rumors and Luke’s defensive struggles. Has New Jersey’s locker room split? The Penguins are on a six-game win streak. Can Crosby, Malkin, and Letang make another deep playoff run with Stuart Skinner settling in? Buffalo Sabres are red hot, winning 12 of 13. Did the J.J. Peterka trade finally spark Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring? Can they end a 14-year playoff drought? Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings are showing serious playoff potential. Can Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and Patrick Kane lead their teams past the Lightning? Kane just hit 500 goals — is he the greatest American-born player ever? Who will land Nazem Kadri at the deadline? Could he be the missing piece for Montreal or Detroit? Are the Maple Leafs and Panthers in danger of missing the playoffs? With Montreal and Detroit climbing, the Atlantic race is heating up. Ottawa Senators suffer a brutal loss amid goaltending woes and off-ice drama. James Reimer is in — but can Steve Staios salvage the season? Colorado Avalanche & Josh Manson dominate with a Gordie Howe hat trick, overshadowing Nathan MacKinnon’s points lead. Winnipeg Jets & Anaheim Ducks struggle in extended losing streaks. Can either team recover before the playoffs? Seattle Kraken try to survive relying on defense against Connor McDavid’s historic 17-game streak. Can it work? With the Olympic break approaching, how will teams navigate fatigue and injuries down the stretch? Plus, Pat joins for Fill in the Blank predictions: Who plays with McDavid at the Olympics? Odds for Celebrini & McDavid to win the Hart? The best positive-money playoff bet? McDavid vs MacKinnon continues! MacKinnon just leapfrogged McDavid after a four-point night — who will win the Art Ross? Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube 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
  3. Insider Edition: NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche discusses Schaefer, Horvat, & more

    5D AGO

    Insider Edition: NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche discusses Schaefer, Horvat, & more

    Irfaan and David welcome New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche to the show! They ask about the impact of Matthew Schaefer, a change in culture for the Isles, and more. 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 Intro 00:55 Last place Jets 03:30 Tkachuk close to a return for FLA 05:58 Flyers and Zegras are not yet close on an extension 07:35 Mathieu Darche joins the show 08:44 Darche's plan after taking over the Isles 11:53 Any changes in identity? 13:14 Hockey is the entertainment business 15:22 Patrick Roy as a head coach 17:52 Rising cap and standings impacting decisions 21:26 Trades could come before the Olympic break 22:58 Bo Horvat injury update 24:15 Matthew Schaefer 26:13 NYI's pending UFAs 27:10 UBS Arena hosting the All-Star Game 28:37 Final segment 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 ⬇️ 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/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  4. JAN 5

    Halfway Reality Check for Each Team + Beecher & Stanley Suspensions

    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.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m

  5. JAN 2

    Team USA’s Olympic Roster , Red-Hot Sabres & Are the Red Wings for Real? | DFO Rundown

    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.com Connect with us on ⬇️ Twitter Instagram Website Daily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  6. Insider Edition: Canada roster reaction, Toronto cap flexibility & Tuch extension in the works

    12/31/2025

    Insider Edition: Canada roster reaction, Toronto cap flexibility & Tuch extension in the works

    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 Intro 00:32 Canada Roster Announcement 06:20 Kiefer Sherwood trade expected soon 09:20 Mangiapane looking for a new hockey home 11:10 Toronto's cap flexibility 14:11 Carolina can't waste this year 16:05 Extensions in the works for Tuch and Dvorak 21:54 Dave expects an active January on the trade front 25:11 bet365 bet 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 ⬇️ 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/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  7. Insider Edition: Berube on the hotseat, Carolina still trying to make a deal, and more

    12/22/2025

    Insider Edition: Berube on the hotseat, Carolina still trying to make a deal, and more

    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 fallout 03:39 Carolina offered Kotkaniemi for Danault, what's next? 05:26 Washington among the "true contenders" who are actively buying 07:41 Ottawa updates 09:27 Toronto turmoil 16:16 Irfaan & David's wishlists 19:50 bet365 line of the week 20:47 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 ⬇️ 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/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  8. 12/22/2025

    Buffalo & Minnesota on Fire, Danault and Marchment Trades | DFO Rundown

    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 YouTube 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.

    55 min
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