The DFO Rundown (The Nation Network)

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Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back together for a new episode of The DFO Rundown and this week there was no guest, just straight hockey talk. They kicked things off with a little bit of talk about the NHL's COVID Protocol and some questions that still need to be answered. From there, they got into some of the big-name RFA's that are still sitting unsigned. Will any of Kaprizov, Tkachuk, Hughes, or Pettersson not start the season with their respective clubs? Frank gave us some insight into that.

They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new round of 'Buy or Sell' where they previewed the Central Division. 

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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

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Today on The DFO Rundown, the guys started with some chatter about Gregor's life on the farm and Frank also told us about the injury he suffered while shoveling.

As far as hockey talk, the two chimed in on the current Hart Trophy race and if Auston Matthews belongs in the conversation. Could the Leafs star really score a goal a game this year? Frank had quite a strong opinion on it. Gregor also shared why he thinks Patrick Kane deserves more love in the MVP conversation.

Then, they welcomed in former NHLer Brantt Myhers, who has a book out titled 'Pain Killer'. Myhers talked about his battle with addiction, how if affected his career, his many trips to treatment centres, and how he wants to help give back and help others.

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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

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Start your week off with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown with Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! Today the guys welcomed in their first-ever Hall of Fame guest, Hayley Wickenheiser! The Olympic gold medalist joined the show around the 25-minute mark and talked about her job with the Toronto Maple Leafs, how she balances that with her new career in the medical field, and also the current state of professional women's hockey.

Before the chat with Hayley, they took a look back at the weekend in hockey. They discussed Connor McDavid's five-point performance and the upcoming Leafs vs Oilers matchup before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new segment called 'Buy or Sell'! Is Crosby top-five all time? Are the Blackhawks a legit playoff contender? Can the Habs end their slide? The guys gave their takes on all of them!

This episode also featured a new edition of 'Frankly Speaking' where Frank ranted about the NHL's outdoor games at Lake Tahoe.

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In episode three of the podcast, former NHLer and current Arizona Coyotes TV Analyst Tyson Nash joined Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor! Nash talked about the Coyote's current run of seven straight games against the St. Louis Blues, his Memorial Cup runs with the Kamloops Blazers, making it to the NHL, his decision to quit social media, and more!

Before they got to the interview (which starts at the 17:40 mark) they also discussed the latest surrounding the NHL's COVID issues, some Head Coaches who could be finding new homes this offseason, and in a new edition of 'Frankly Speaking' Seravalli wonders whether or not it might be time for some big changes in San Jose & Nashville.

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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!

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Another episode of The DFO Rundown is here. Frank and Jason started off the show by talking about yesterday's big news that the NHL is stopping cross-border travel for the holidays. They hit on the impact this will have on the schedule going forward and how the NHL will have to adjust on the fly.

From there, they hit on the Eastern Conference playoff picture, Paul Maurice's departure from Winnipeg, and the Olympics. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a new edition of Fill in the Blank!

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A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! The season is underway and there are no shortage of storylines from the first few days of action. Frank and Jason started the pod by talking about the Brady Tkachuk deal and did a brand new round of 'Buy or Sell' with Tyler Yaremchuk.

They also welcomed Nashville Predators Assistant GM Scott Nichol to the show. He talked about his path to the NHL, his playing career, player development, and his new gig!

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It was a wild weekend around the NHL. Gregor and Seravalli hit on all of, starting with the Montreal Canadiens hiring of Jeff Gorton as their new VP of Hockey Operations. Frank talked about the unique structure that is forming within the Habs and also, where they could go next. They also talked about what a mess the departures from the organization were. 

There is still some big decisions to make when it comes to the Evander Kane situation. Will he find another home in the NHL this season? Or is he destined for a buyout? 

Finally, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new round of Buy or Sell!

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A new week is here and so is a new episode of The DFO Rundown!

Frank joined the show today live from Toronto, where he's covering the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony! He and Gregor talked about this year's feel-good class to kick off the pod. They also hit on the struggling Vancouver Canucks and if changes will be coming. To wrap things up, they took a look at the Metro Division and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Fill in the Blank'.

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Today on the show, Frank and Jason talked about the news that broke this week surrounding Bob Murray, what was found out in the investigation, and also the Ducks hot start on the ice this season. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a fresh round of Buy or Sell.

They wrapped up the podcast by bringing in Hall of Famer Kim St. Pierre to talk about the early days of her hockey career, getting the call to the hall, and her historic induction.

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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

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For the first time in 2022, we have a new episode of The DFO Rundown! Jason and Frank started things off by talking about the Winter Classic that we saw over the weekend and how both the Blues and the Wild should be feeling about where they stand.

They also hit on the struggling Edmonton Oilers, the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Golden Knights cap situation, and how the NHL will handle their schedule going forward.

From there, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for 'Buy or Sell' and then they hit on the future of the World Juniors.

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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

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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.

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This week on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli was joined by AJ Galante, who is the former President and General Manager of the Danbury Trashers hockey club and if you’ve watched the documentary ‘Untold: Crime & Penalties’ then you know exactly who he is.

AJ joined Frank to talk about the documentary being released and also gave us further insight into what made the Danbury Trashers one of the most unique, compelling, and infamous hockey clubs of all time.

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Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by Rick Tocchet! They talked about him being inducted into the Flyers HOF, his career as both a skilled player and tough guy, his coaching career, and how he's handling being back in front of the camera with TNT!

Before getting to that, they talked about McDavid's brilliant goal last night and Tyler Yaremchuk grilled the guys with some fresh questions in 'Buy or Sell'!

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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

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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

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Welcome back to another week of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli!

It was another busy weekend around the National Hockey League, with the 2021 entry level draft taking place virtually for the second year in a row. There was plenty to discuss with some big trades going down in Philadelphia and Chicago; and what went down in the draft. On top of that, NHL free agency is coming up this Wednesday, with several big names still available. Where will Dougie Hamilton land? Will the Oilers figure out their defensive issues? And where will each goaltender fall? Jason and Frank discussed everything you need to know on episode 49 of The DFO Rundown!

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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.

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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 recap

9:30 - FLA in trouble

12:00 - NYR vs CAR

13:05 - STL evens series vs COL

16:50 - Fill in the Blank

22:11 - Craig MacTavish joins the show

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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 elimination

4:40 - The Rangers/Canes series

9:59 - Avs/Blues and the Kadri play

16:39 - Battle of Alberta

28:00 - Offseason Buy or Sell

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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 Recap

5:50 - NYR vs CAR

8:27 - Ray Ferraro joins the show

9:40 - Thoughts on the Oilers

16:10 - Giving love to Keith and Hyman

20:14 - Ray on the Rangers vs Hurricanes

29:19 - More BOA talk

42:44 - Fill in the Blank

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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 preview

4:45 - Colorado vs Edmonton

8:00 - Size matters

18:00 - Mike Smith: the story of the playoffs?

23:20 - Makar and Toews

30:15 - First overall picks in the Conference Finals

37:12 - Buy or Sell

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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 lead

6:45 - Lineup changes for EDM?

19:12 - Dave Randorf joins the show

24:50 - Brayden Point's absence

32:20 - Jon Cooper's impact & lack of Jack Adams votes

37:42 - Ross Colton's emergence

48:30 - Buy or Sell

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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 Draft

3:30 - Shane Wright thoughts

9:00 - Who would be his #1 pick?

12:05 - Why people love Slafkovsky

18:00 - Draft stock risers and fallers

35:25 - Fill in the Blank

43:27 - David Jiříček joins the show

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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 plans

13:30 - Evander Kane and the Oiler's offseason

21:00 - Is Gibson available?

29:05 - Vancouver Canucks and JT Miller

37:10 - Coaching talk

44:35 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash

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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 offence

16:20 - Where does Vasilevskiy rank all-time?

31:58 - Matt Calvert joins the show

40:55 - His new agency

41:50 - Cale Makar insight

43:40 - What makes TB so good

36:10 - Nathan MacKinnon insight

47:20 - Why he loves Jared Bednar

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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 recap

7:05 - Weber for Dadonov (also: Habs offseason)

11:10 - Breaking down the goalie market

14:15 - Tampa's contract structures

21:50 - Buy or Sell

26:37 - Guy Carbonneau joins the show

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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 talk

7:30 - Nichuskin contract

13:15 - Fill in the Blank

16:00 - Thomas Sychertz joins the show

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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 thoughts

3:40 - The Panthers

8:50 - Who's going to be the best value UFA?

15:30 - Reilly Smith contract

17:28 - Kent Hughes joins the show

19:50 - Having the first overall pick

18:20 - Being a dad at the Draft

30:10 - Trading draft picks

31:05 - Where does Carey Price stand?

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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 Cup

10:15 - What's coming this summer for the Avs

14:25 - Today's HHOF announcement

29:30 - What else is coming this summer around the league?

31:05 - Johnny Gaudreau situation

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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 Detroit

9:10 - The Fiala trade

18:05 - Pujujarvi debate

25:50- McDonagh's future

30:10 - The Kraken & their offseason plans

33:50 - Kadri, the Avs, and their plans

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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 market

2:30 - The first-overall pick, Shane Wright, and the Devils

10:10 - The goalie market

13:15 - Puljujarvi, Evander Kane & the Oilers

18:05 - JT Miller

21:30 - Tarasenko and Krug on the block

28:50 - Forsberg & Gaudreau ahead of free agency

36:30 - Jakob Chychrun

39:00 - Fill in the Blank (Grier and more)

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The 2022 NHL Draft has come to an end and to wrap things up, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli recapped everything we saw over the last 48 hours live from the Draft floor at the Bell Centre. They started the show by talking about the big splash that the hometown Montreal Canadiens made during the first round, acquiring Kirby Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. The Habs made a lot of noise in round one and the crowd was loving it.

They also talked about all the other deals that happened, like DeAngelo to Philly and Georgiev to Colorado, and also some deals that didn't happen like the one involving Matt Murray going to the Sabres and also some offers that Edmonton had for Zack Kassian before sending him to Arizona.

1:25 - The Dach & Romanov deals

5:50 - The Kassian & Mrazeks cap dump

8:15 - DeAngelo to Philly

13:50 - Georgiev to Colorado

18:20 - What else could happen before free agency? (JT Miller and Patrick Kane)

26:35 - Preds and Forsberg getting close? Also, the latest on Gaudreau

33:00 - Buy or Sell

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Free Agent week is here in the NHL and things are happening. The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Matt Murray just minutes before we started recording today's podcast and that's exactly where Jason and Frank started the show. This is a big gamble for the Maple Leafs, who are desperate to build a roster that can go on a playoff run. That wasn't the only big piece of news that we got this evening as the Colorado Avalanche signed Valeri Nichuskin to a monster eight-year deal that carries a cap hit of $6.125 million. It's a wild contract and Frank and Jason talked about whether or not that will age well for the Avs.

From there, they pretty much went around the league and talked about every big-name free agent and trade option on the market. The next 48 hours are going to be hectic. Buckle up.

0:45 - Matt Murray is a Maple Leaf

7:50 - Nichuskin gets the bag

11:15 - non-QO RFA's

14:00 - Kadri/Gaudreau/Kane updates

22:00 - The Canes UFA's, an Andrew Copp update & Evgeni Malkin

29:35 - John Klingberg and blueline options

32:15 - Trade targets update

36:25 - Fill in the Blank

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Day one of free agency in the NHL started with a bang as we got a flurry of moves right when the official window opened up at noon eastern time. There were plenty of moves that we saw coming over the last few days but we also got a few absolute stunners. Nothing was a bigger surprise than Johnny Gaudreau choosing to sign with the Columbus Blue Jackets and that's where Jason and Frank started today on the show.

From there, they hit on pretty much every major move that we saw today from the way the goaltending market played out to even some of the big trades that went down in between all the big signings. Some teams came out looking really good while others, like the Vegas Golden Knights, really couldn't find a way to improve their rosters.

They also talked about the big-name UFAs that didn't find new homes today like Nazem Kadri, Ondrej Palat, and John Klingberg. Frank gave us the latest on what the market looks like for those players. To wrap up the show they brought in Tyler for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash, which sparked a great conversation about the game croquet!

1:45 - Gaudreau to CBJ

6:40 - The Devils & Flyers missed out

11:15 - What happens in CGY?

15:10 - What happened in Vegas?

17:40 - Rest of the Pacific?

18:55 - Wings & the 'Yzerplan'

22:55 - Value signings

26:10 - Palat, Klingberg, and Kadri

47:20 - Grier's first offseason

53:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash

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After a brief summer hiatus, Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown. They even had a big-named guest join the show as the latest big-name free agent to be scratched off the board, John Klingberg, joined the show. He talked about his decision to sign a one-year deal with the Anaheim Ducks, the family aspect of the decision, and he looked back on his time in Dallas. He also shared some insight into his favourite Swedish foods and his gym routines during rapid fire.

Before they got to the interview with Klingberg, they hit on some other big news including the big deal that went down a few weeks ago between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers. They gave their thoughts on what each side gained from the blockbuster deal. They also hit on some moves that haven't quite happened yet. Nazem Kadri still hasn't found a new home but there are some rumblings about where he could end up. Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell.

1:15 - Tkachuk deal

7:10 - Klingberg to the Ducks

10:30 - Latest on Kadri

12:05 - Hockey Canada news

16:55 - Bergeron, Krejci, Kessel and other UFA notes

18:45 - John Klingberg joins the show

20:50 - Why the Ducks?

26:10 - The family side

31:45 - The free agent process

34:40 - Rapid Fire

39:40 - Buy or Sell

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We continued our August interview series by catching up with Panthers GM Bill Zito. Some would say that he's been the busiest man in hockey this summer as he hired Paul Maurice, filled out the edges of his roster in free agency, oh, and he also happened to orchestrate one of the biggest trades of the salary cap era. He broke down how the mega-deal between the Panthers and Flames went down and why he's excited to welcome Matt Tkachuk to his organization. He also spoke a little bit about why it made sense to trade away Jonathan Huberdeau, who holds many Panthers franchise records, and Mackenzie Weegar, who many view as a top pairing defenseman.

He also talked about his journey to being a General Manager, his risk tolerance, and how he goes about building what he hopes to be a Stanley Cup champion.

Before the interview with Bill, Frank and Jason talked about Huberdeau's new contract with the Calgary Flames and also the status of some of the remaining UFA's like Nazem Kadri, Phil Kessel, and PK Subban.

8:10 - Huberdeau contract & Flames plans

13:25 - Kadri update & the rest of the remaining FA’s

22:50 - The Arizona arena

26:30 - Could the NHLPA grieve the Keith cap recapture?

29:55 - Zito on all the big changes

32:00 - What does he love about Tkachuk

36:40 - His journey as a GM

52:10 - Going all in & learning lessons

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Our summer interview series continued today as Frank Seravalli had a chance to catch up with Per Mars of Marsblade. The former NHL Draft Pick started up the company and changed the game when it comes to offseason training and roller blades. He's now getting into the skate blade business and talked about that new venture and also how his business has grown so rapidly.

Before we got to that interview, Jason Gregor talked about the latest surrounding Nazem Kadri and whether or not he'll eventually sign with the New York Islanders. He also hit on the number of Achilles injuries that we're seeing this summer around the NHL this summer as players get ready for the start of the season. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked Jason about the Golden Knights goaltending and the two also talked about their potential wildcard teams in each conference.

1:26 - Kadri?

3:30 - Achilles problems around the league

5:45 - Buy or Sell (VGK Goalies, tanking teams, season start date)

21:30 - Which contenders improved the most? Who are our wildcard teams?

32:10 - Par Mars from Marsblade

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Jason and Frank were reunited today on the pod as Frank returned from his summer holiday in Italy. He started the show by talking about his time there, and the food he ate. He also gave some travel tips for those thinking of going. It was a relaxed episode of the pod as they really didn't get into much hockey talk for the first five minutes but hey, it's August.

When they did get to the hockey talk, they started with what's going on in Calgary as GM Brad Treliving made another huge splash last week landing start free agent Nazem Kadri. Are the Flames now back to being the team to beat in the Pacific? Or is it the Oilers' division to lose? Frank and Jason debated that. From there, they hit on the Canes getting a bargain deal done with Paul Stastny, the situation in Vegas, and the Islanders not doing anything this summer after missing the playoffs in 2021-22.

They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in The Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked them about some remaining free agents, which rookies they're excited to watch next season and their all-time favourite arena names.

6:33 - The Flames make more big moves

10:30 - The Battle of Alberta & the Pacific Division

14:25 - Stastny to the Canes

16:00 - Lehner's injury & VGK

17:50 - Lou swings & misses

30:40 - Future of Patrick Kane

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Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank were joined by former NHL tough guy Shawn Thornton. On the ice, he was known for dropping the mitts but in his post-career life, he’s actually turned to the business side of the sport as he’s now the Chief Revenue Officer of the Florida Panthers. He spoke about that role, some of his more memorable moments on the ice during his career, and also the book he wrote about his life. His path from being a steel worker to a two-time Stanley Cup Champion is quite remarkable.

Before the interview with Thornton, the duo broke down some of the recent news that we’ve gotten from the last seven days around the NHL. From the Golden Knights adding Phil The Thrill and shoring up their goaltending to the big extension that the Buffalo Sabres gave to Tage Thompson, there was plenty to get to on the pod. Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in with a new edition on Buy or Sell.

5:00 - Vegas adds Kessell and Hill

8:34 - The Rangers & their mindset

11:40 - Tage Thompson’s new deal

16:45 - Norris, Thomas, or Thompson question

17:25 - Buy or Sell delivered by Door Dash!

24:50 - Shawn Thornton joins the show

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The summer interview series wrapped up on today's episode as the guys sat down with San Jose Sharks forward, and two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Nick Bonino. He talked about being a veteran on a team that's heading into a season that most view as a transition year. He also talked about his career, which has featured many ups and downs. He was traded before ever playing an NHL game and by the time he had played 300 NHL games he had already been traded a total of three times. He talked about life on the move and whether or not it gets easier to stomach being traded. He also touched on his two Stanley Cup runs with the Penguins and his favourite memories from those.

Before getting to the Bonino interview, Frank and Jason talked about JT Miller's surprising extension with the Vancouver Canucks. What allowed these two sides to find common ground? Frank shone some light onto that. Jason also shared why he thinks the Canucks will take a step forward this season. They also hit on Kirby Dach's new deal before getting to a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' with Tyler Yaremchuk.

0:55 - JT Miller's new deal

5:55 - Why the Canucks will bounce back

8:55 - Kirby Dach's new deal

11:30 - Will Slafkovsky or Wright play in the NHL next season?

17:20 - Fill in the Blank

23:30 - Nick Bonino joins the show

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We are back to two episodes a week on The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason are gearing up for the start of the NHL season and there was plenty to get to today on the show. To start things off, they talked about a few teams around the league that are in some interesting situations when it comes to the salary cap. With a lot of teams preparing to use LTIR to start the season, there are some moves that still could be made. From there, they talked about Nick Suzuki being named the youngest Captain in Canadiens history, players around the league that are being signed to PTO's, and what could be next for PK Subban as he sits unsigned with training camps just around the corner. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for an awards-themed edition of 'Buy or Sell'.

Today's guest was Edmonton Oilers Assistant GM Bill Scott. He's the team's salary cap expert and joined the show to give us a bit of insight into how teams strategize with the salary cap, how LTIR works, and he also gave us one idea for how he'd change the salary cap system.

1:40 - Teams in cap trouble

5:30 - Nick Suzuki is the Canadien's Captain

9:25 - PTO season

15:30 - PK Subban

19:45 - Looking at the four major awards

39:27 - Oilers AGM Bill Scott

44:40 - How his career got started

49:30 - The challenges of LTIR

59:47 - A look at arbitration

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Frank and Jason, join us again for another episode of the DFO Rundown! With the regular season right around the corner, Nathan Mackinnon contract extension talks are heating up. We break down the ideal term and salary for MacKinnon and the Avalanche organization.

 From there, we asked the question "Huberdeau or Gaudreau" in our One or the Other segment. With both forwards transitioning to new teams following this past off-season, we questioned which elite player would you rather have over the next five seasons. Frank Seravalli previews his upcoming story for Daily Faceoff, which places NHL players in specific categories and, most notably, what players are defined as franchise players. 

Pre-season playoff predictions are in discussion on the DFO Rundown as Jason Gregor states why the Vancouver Canucks will clinch their spot in the playoffs for the upcoming season and which player will be the focal point in helping them reach their first playoff appearance since 2020. Is Ryan O’Reilly going to be able to cash in for this upcoming free agency? At 31 years old, Frank and Jason explain why age might not be a factor once his contract expires following a seven-year deal signed back in 2016-17. 

1.  Nathan MacKinnon Contract Talk - 00:00:39
2. One or the Other: Huberdeau / Gaudreau 00:15:03
3. Franchise Players - Frank Seravalli’s Preview 00:20:03
4. Ilya Sorokin and other elite young Goalies - 00:26:13
5. Vancouver Canucks (Gregor’s Playoff Prediction) - 00:31:26
6. Ryan O’Reilly Upcoming UFA Contract Talks - 00:38:01

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Special Guest Rick Bowness joins Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor on this episode of the DFO Rundown. As the new Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets, Rick describes the organization's decision to remove Blake Wheeler as the team's captain for the upcoming season. He also talked about his decision to join the Jets following a four-year stint as Head Coach for the Dallas Stars and what factors resulted in him finalizing an agreement with the organization. Having shared the unique experiences of being a Player-Head coach, Rick describes the time he coached while serving a penalty during his time with the Sherbrooke Jets. 

Before the interview with Bowness, Frank and Rick analyze the Evander Kane contract settlement and how it affects the salary cap for the Sharks. In the last segment following the discussion with Bowness, the Restricted Free Agent list is discussed, as many recognizable names are left unsigned leading into training camp. With training camp soon to begin, they give us their key storylines to watch in training camp and what internal positional battles could be in the spotlight.   

Evander Kane contract settlement  - 1:19

Rick Bowness joins the show -  6:19

Rick Bowness’s thoughts’ on Blake Wheeler - 7:56

The factors of joining the Winnipeg Jets: Rick Bowness  - 17:26

The experiences of being a Player-Head Coach  - 26:07

RFA Contract Talks - 33:42

Training Camp storylines to watch - 47:21

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We are back with another Friday episode of The DFO Rundown as Jason and Frank broke down the biggest storylines from around the league as training camps open up. There has been some pretty significant injury news from a few different cities and that's where they started on the pod. The Flyers season is pretty much over before it started with the news that they could be without both Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier this season. They also hit on the injury that Frank's battling as we head into the season. They also quickly hit on the latest surrounding Patrick Kane, who still isn't expected to be moved until later in the season. Jason had a brand new 'Would You Rather' question for Frank based on the aging cores of the Capitals and Penguins. Tyler Yaremchuk also returned to the show for a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash, which featured some talk about Alex Ovechkin's goal total for the upcoming season. They also hit on the three defensemen who announced their retirement last week.

1:45 - Jake Muzzin, Ryan Ellis and Sean Couturier injuries

10:50 - Blackhawks trade targets

14:55 - Would you rather: Pens or Caps core for five seasons?

23:05 - Buy or Sell

32:10 - Alex Ovechkin o/u 44.5 goals

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With just a few weeks to go until the regular season gets started, we began our yearly division preview series and it only made sense to start with the division that features the reigning Stanley Cup Champions. We did a deep dive on the Avs and were joined by their new General Manager Chris MacFarland. He talked about inking Nathan MacKinnon to a record-setting contract extension, his journey to becoming a GM, and how the rest of the Avs roster is looking after a short summer.

Jason and Frank also gave their thoughts on every other team in the Central Division. There are two clear 'have-nots' with the Blackhawks and Coyotes both clearly planning to 'suck hard for Bedard' as Frank would say. There are some intriguing teams in the middle of this division though and perhaps no one has more on the line than the Winnipeg Jets, who had quite a bit of off-ice drama over the last few months. Fans of the Dallas Stars are also holding their breath as Jason Robertson still doesn't have a contract. Frank gave us the latest on that as well.

Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash.

0:40 - How many teams get in?

1:35 - Arizona Coyotes

5:30 - Chicago Blackhawks

8:00 - Winnipeg Jets

12:40 - Chris MacFarland joins the show

44:20 - Are the Avs better?

50:10 - Minnesota Wild

43:15 - St. Louis Blues

59:05 - Dallas Stars

1:02:55 - Nashville Predators

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Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason continued their division preview series by taking a look at the Atlantic Division. They started by digging into a pair of Canadian teams in Montreal and Ottawa who are both coming into this season looking to begin new eras. Will they both improve from last year? Frank and Jason discussed that. To preview the Detroit Red Wings, the guys were joined by the team's new Head Coach, Derek Lalonde. His journey to becoming an NHL bench boss has been remarkable and he shared some stories on the pod. He also talked about the mindset of the Red Wings as they look to push for a playoff spot after a busy summer.

After chatting with Lalonde, Frank and Jason debated which team in the Atlantic has the most upside this year when it comes to making a jump into the playoffs. They also dug into the four teams that made the playoffs in this division last season and talked about which one is most in danger of missing the postseason in 2022-23. Tyler Yaremchuk also had some over/under questions in a fresh edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash.

3:05 - Montreal Canadiens

9:20 - Ottawa Senators

14:40 - Detroit Head Coach Derek Lalonde joins the show

41:58 - Red Wings or Sens?

44:38 - Buffalo Sabres

50:35 - Boston Bruins

56:50 - Tampa Bay Lightning

1:01:20 - Toronto Maple Leafs

1:09:30 - Florida Panthers

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We are just under a week away from real, regular-season NHL hockey! With the season just around the corner, Frank and Jason continued their season previews today by taking a deep look at the Metro. They started things off by welcoming in Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour. Rod talked about the busy summer the team's front office had and how he feels about the new mix of guys they added over the last few months. His mentality is simple: Stanley Cup or bust and he explained why the group they have is good enough to go all the way. We also talked to him about his gym routine and he told us about the absolutely stacked youth team that he coaches.

After the chat with Rod, the guys got into every other team in the division. Last year there was a 16-point gap between fourth and fifth in the division but there's no denying that things will be tighter this season. Could a team that missed the post season last year squeak in this time around? Frank and Jason gave their takes on that and more in our full Metropolitan Division preview. Of course, Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash.

3:50 - The latest on Hockey Canada

11:31 - Rod Brind'Amour joins the show

31:50 - The Hurricanes

45:55 - The Rangers

49:15 - The Penguins

56:40 - The Capitals

1:06:30 - The Islanders

1:02:50 - The Devils

1:16:50 - The Flyers

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Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank and Jason wrapped up their season preview podcasts with a look at the Pacific Division. They were joined by Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau to kick things off. 

With Huberdeau, they talked about his summer, his first few months in Calgary, and what his mindset is ahead of the 2022-23 NHL campaign. The Flames are a team with Stanley Cup aspirations and Huberdeau will be leaned on as one of their key players.

Outside of that, they also talked about a pair of young players in Matt Barzal and Jason Robertson that each got new contracts in the last week. Did either get overpaid? The guys debated it. 

They also then dug into the rest of the Pacific Division. Frank has a spicy take about who he thinks will win the division this season while Gregor thinks that three teams could hit the 100-point mark. There’s no bigger question mark than the Vegas Golden Knights as well, they talked about what needs to happen for things to go right in Vegas this season.

They wrapped it up by bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and a look at the bottom of the division.

5:10 - Flames preview

8:35 - Matt Barzal’s new contract

12:25 - Robertson and the Stars agree

16:04 - Huberdeau joins the show

29:18 - More Flames talk

39:10 - Oilers preview

46:10 - LA Kings Preview

52:25 - Vegas Preview

1:07:10 - Canucks Preview

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Regular-season hockey has finally arrived in North America! After San Jose and Nashville started their seasons over the weekend in Europe, the rest of the NHL schedule gets going tonight with a doubleheader. Frank and Jason talked about a handful of different roster squeezes from around the league and how some teams were able to maximize their LTIR pools with some creative moves ahead of opening night.

They also touched on the controversy surrounding Ian Cole and the news we got over the weekend from Hockey Canada.

Their guest today was former Toronto Maple Leaf and Philadelphia Flyer Jay Rosehill. Jay is joining our company as the co-host of a new Maple Leafs daily talk show that starts on October 12th.

He also shared some hilarious stories from his time in the league, talked about being an enforcer, and told us about one Head Coach that he couldn’t stand.

4:00 - Teams balancing LTIR space

11:05 - Fill in the Blank

18:05 - Player over/unders for Pointsbet Canada

22:05 - Jay Rosehill joins the show

56:00 - Teams could announce captains this week

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The NHL season is underway and naturally, there are some fan bases who are concerned about how their teams started the season. Which ones deserve to be worried and which ones just need to take a deep breath? Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about some overreactions from around the league.

We’ve also already seen a few players go down with some long-term injuries, most notably Patrik Laine in Columbus. Could this be enough to sink their season already? Frank also gave us some insight into a situation that’s unfolding between the NHLPA and the Arizona Coyotes.

Finally, after a long tangent about mice and Christmas lights, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell, delivered by Door Dash!

0:55 - Overreaction season

9:40 - Injury bug bites early

12:50 - Coyotes schedule & NHLPA

21:55 - Beniers and the Kraken

33:20 - Buy or Sell

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Jason and Frank are back with a Monday episode of the podcast and today, they focused on the world of goaltending as Kevin Woodley from InGoal Magazine joined the show to discuss a handful of topics. To start things off, Woodley broke down how Matt Murray looked between the pipes for the Toronto Maple Leafs and shared his thoughts on if there's any reason to think he can go back to being a true number one once he's healthy. He also talked about a pair of young netminders in Jake Oettinger and Carter Hart and what he's seeing from them early in the 2022-23 campaign. To wrap things up, he gave us his sleeper Vezina candidate in Rapid Fire.

Before they got to Kevin, Jason and Frank talked about the first week of the NHL's regular season. The Canucks are struggling out of the gates, the Flyers are surprisingly 2-0, the Golden Knights might be better than we thought, and the Battle of Alberta was thrilling on Saturday night. Oh, and also Frank's Phillies are off to the NLCS.

5:43 - Week one thoughts from the NHL

9:10 - Crosby's hot start

11:50 - BOA recap

19:50 - Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash

26:45 - Woodley joins the show

27:46 - Matt Murray talk

35:10 - Logan Thomson in Vegas

42:30 - Is Carter Hart back?

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It’s early in the season, but plenty of great storylines are emerging. The Buffalo Sabres are surprising the league. The team is being driven by Rasmus Dahlin, who made history over the last week, and Eric Comrie's hot streak. There are some rookies who are playing well too. The Canadiens have a pair that are making headlines for completely different reasons. Jason and Frank discussed talked about that and debated whether or not its best for players like Juraj Slafkovsky in Montreal and Shane Wright in Seattle to spend the entire season in the NHL.

From there, they talked about the news that the salary cap could go up as much as $4.5 million this summer. Frank explained how that could happen and Jason shared a few teams that would really benefit from this happening. 

To wrap things up, Tyler Yaremchuk joined the guys for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked them about some potential 40-goal scorers and he shared who the most profitable team in the league has been from a betting perspective so far this season.

2:10 - Coaches' comments and overreactions

5:55 - Surprising Sabres

10:10 - Rookie decisions, the Draisaitl debate

25:00 - Could the cap go up?

26:30 - Penguins, Golden Knights rolling

32:10 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash

51:55 - Positive surprises & warning signs

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Last week, it was all about early season overreactions. Now some of those early season concerns in some markets are becoming more and more legitimate. In no city is that more true than Vancouver, where the Canucks went another week without getting a victory and things are fully off the rails. Frank and Jason discussed the comments from Bo Horvat, Jim Rutherford, and Bruce Boudreau. Can things get better in Vancouver or do they need to make some serious changes?

They also talked about Sidney Crosby’s dominant start to the season and they debated where he could finish in the all-time scoring race. Is Crosby the kind of player who could be productive into his 40’s?

Their big guest today was Dallas Star’s General Manager Jim Nill. His team is off to a flying start as one of the few teams remaining who hasn’t lost a game in regulation time. It was a busy summer though as Nill not only had to find a new coaching staff, he also made some big splashes in free agency and he had to lock up a few pieces of the teams core. Jim talked about building this version of the Dallas Stars, the transition from the Benn/Seguin core to the Heiskanen/Robertson core, and his career as an executive in the NHL.

8:35 - Canucks struggles continue

18:00 - Crosby’s early season dominance

21:35 - Mullett Arena Opener

36:40 - Jim Nill joins the show

38:45 - The Stars busy summer

46:35 - Transitioning cores

51:10 - Wyatt Johnston

53:40 - Roope Hintz

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The guys are back with a fresh Friday edition of The DFO Rundown as they went around the NHL and dug into the biggest storylines from around the NHL. To kick things off, they looked at the team that’s surprisingly being talked about more than anyone: The Arizona Coyotes. It’s not because of anything they’ve done on the ice but instead how things are looking off the ice as they get set to play their first game on the ASU campus.

From there, they hit on a bunch of other teams. The Bruins are looking like a juggernaut early in the season, the Flyers are leading the Metro Division, the Canucks finally slid into the win column, and the New Jersey Devils are starting to find their groove after a slow start.

To wrap up today’s episode, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked them about the futures of the Kraken and Canucks, Sorokin’s Vezina chances, and the percentage chance that McDavid wins the Rocket Richard.

3:15 - ASU/Coyotes overreaction

10:15 - Bruins red-hot start

12:40 - Who’s worse: the Sharks or the Ducks?

20:05 - Carter Hart and the Flyers

27:10 - Canucks finally grab a win

31:00 - Devils finding their groove

33:25 - What’s next for the Leafs?

35:04 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash

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It’s Halloween night and we dropped a spooky edition of The DFO Rundown to celebrate the occasion. The Toronto Maple Leafs have certainly spooked their fan base with their play early in the season and now, Sheldon Keefe might be losing some sleep as the team wraps up their western road trip. For Bruins fans, this start to the season has definitely been a huge treat. The team is rolling and David Pastrnak is shooting the lights out, which led Jason and Frank to talk about what his next contract could look like.

Tyler Yaremchuk then stopped by for a special Halloween edition of Buy or Sell delivered by our friends at DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Jets, Golden Knights, and also Erik Karlsson’s resurgence and if that could lead to the Sharks defenseman having trade value around the league.

They then got to their big guest of the week: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald. The team's had a quick turnaround after a few tough games to start the season and Fitzgerald talked about the culture change that the team has gone through over the last few years. He also hit on the current goaltending tandem and the emergence of the team's young core. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt are leading the way and are giving the fan base reason to believe that the Devils can compete for years to come.

5:31 - Leaf's struggles

18:10 - Pastrnak and the Bruins

22:10 - Trick or Treat

37:30 - Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald

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We are past the point of early season overreactions and now getting to the point where it’s time to wonder if struggling team members can get things back on the rails. That’s where Jason and Frank started today on the podcast. The Blues, Penguins, Flames, and Senators are all struggling to varying degrees right now and the guys broke down what’s going wrong with each of those teams. They also hit on the Ryan Reynolds rumours and the Senator's potential sale.

They eventually did get to some positive surprises around the league starting with the New Jersey Devils. With Blackwood potentially out, will their goaltending hold up? They also hit on the Hurricane's strong run, the Kraken’s stunning start, and Erik Karlsson’s continued dominance. They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Doordash!

3:40 - The Blues struggles

7:10 - Worst-case scenario for the Pens?

11:55 - Are the Flames disappointing?

17:30 - The Senators & Ryan Reynolds

21:05 - Disappointing players

23:20 - Are the Devils legit?

26:25 - The Carolina Hurricanes' hot start

28:00 - Karlsson’s bounce back

30:15 - The Kraken

35:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash

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An all news episode of The DFO Rundown is here to get your through your Monday afternoon. Frank and Jason kicked off the show with an in-depth conversation about the Boston Bruins signing and subsequent release of Mitchell Miller. What were the Boston Bruins thinking? Why did the NHL approve the contract? Was Don Sweeney pushed into this move? The two tried their best to answer all of those questions.

After that, they went around the league and checked in on a bunch of different teams. The Devils are still red hot and rolled through western Canada. The Kraken keep surprising us as well. Are they a legit playoff contender or is this just a team on a hot streak? They also touched on the Red Wings and Senators before getting to Tyler Yaremchuk for ‘Fill in the Blank’ delivered by DoorDash. Tyler asked the guys about Connor McDavid, the Blues losing streak, and goaltending options on the trade market that the Leafs could consider. Frank and Jason wrapped up with some talk about coaches on the hot seat as well.

0:40 - Mitchell Miller and the Bruins

15:07 - Are you a believer in the Devils?

18:20 - The Kraken and the Red Wings

25:30 - The Senators struggles

42:05 - The Blue Jackets plan for the year

46:40 - Dorion’s vote of confidence for Smith

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The regular season is almost a month old and both the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks are tied for a playoff spot. It’s safe to say that the start of the season has not exactly gone the way most of us expected. The teams on hot streaks, like the Devils, Bruins, Jets, and Golden Knights, have kept them rolling for a long time. On the other hand, the teams on cold streaks, the Blues, Penguins, and Flames, have really struggled to snap out of them.

Frank and Jason took a trip around the league and answered a bunch of big questions. Who’s the most surprising division leader right now? Which division is most likely to produce the Stanley Cup Champion? Can the Kraken miss the playoffs? Will there be any big playoff races? Or could this season be just as boring as last year? How many goals will McDavid finish with? They got to all of that and they had Tyler Yaremchuk pop in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by Doordash.

0:30 - Teams on extended skids

4:40 - Lack of playoff races?

6:30 - Surprising division winners

12:40 - Buy or Sell

26:30 - Jack Campbell’s struggles

31:30 - Do one of the Caps or Pens miss?

35:05 - Believers in the Kraken?

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It’s Hall of Fame weekend in the world of hockey and that is where Jason and Frank started today on The DFO Rundown. The love shown to Bjore Salming over the weekend was incredible and the Leaf's tribute to their legend was the biggest story of the weekend. From there, they discussed this year's HHOF class which includes three Swedish players. It’s an interesting class as none of the NHLers inducted have won a Stanley Cup and that led to a debate about players who still aren’t in the Hall yet.

They then shifted their focus to the action on the ice over the weekend. The Devils can’t stop winning and the Canucks struggles continued. Will changes come in Vancouver? Frank seems to think so.

Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk then joined the show. He talked about his long career as both a starter and a backup. His 12-year run in the NHL had a lot of ups and downs and he spoke about his mentality through it all. He also shared his plans for retirement and they had some fun in Rapid Fire.

0:40 - Bjore Salming

3:00 - Hall of Fame debate

15:37 - Ruff & Devils Fans

17:40 - The Canucks slide continues

20:05 - Buy or Sell

29:30 - Devan Dubnyk joins the show

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Today to start the podcast, the guys got a little personal. Frank is struggling with what to get his wife for Christmas, especially considering what she’s asked for. He also has a problem with the youth hockey team he runs.

After that, they dug into the New Jersey Devils' winning streak. It’s now up to 11 games. For a team that most expected to be a fringe playoff contender, it’s been wild to watch them emerge as one of the best teams in the NHL. It’s been a season full of streaks. The Bruins have been dominant on home ice, teams like the Blues and Sabres have seen each side of things, and the Penguins have struggled to get going. Are they the team that should be the most concerned? Frank thinks so.

They also brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Buy or Sell where he asked them about Jakob Chychrun, the St. Louis Blues, and the Ottawa Senators. They also discussed Stanley Cup odds courtesy of Pointsbet Canada

10:05 - The Devils heater

12:00 - It’s been a streaky season

16:10 - Which teams should be concerned?

25:55 - Buy or Sell

36:40 - San Jose Sharks & Karlsson

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Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown. To kick things off, they talked about children's sports/activities and which ones drive parents the craziest. From there, they moved onto something that’s driving Leaf’s fans crazy: Auston Matthews' goal total. The Leaf's superstar is on pace for undergo 40 goals right now and only has two even-strength markers through 19 games. Is this concerning? Or will AM34 heat up?

Their big guest today was Chris Therien, the Philadelphia Flyers' all-time leader is games played. He talked about his battle with alcoholism and the book he wrote about both his struggles and triumphs. He also spoke about his career during Rapid Fire.

After that, Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about the Hart Trophy, Shane Wright, the Penguin's playoff chances, and Thanksgiving!

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5:30 - Auston Matthews

13:55 - Geno hits 1K

19:28 - Chris Therien joins the show

26:40 - Rapid Fire on his career

53:10 - Fill in the Blank

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After taking the back half of last week off for American Thanksgiving, Jason and Frank returned today with a new episode of the podcast. Off the jump, they talked about their weekends which featured Frank’s run in with an interesting uncle and Gregor had some takes on the World Cup.

They eventually did get into the hockey side of things and started by talking about the surprising number of comebacks we’ve seen over the last couple of days in the NHL. From there, they talked about Matt Murray’s strong play between the pipes for the Maple Leafs, the Kraken and their strong play through the month of November, and the Rangers struggles. Tyler Yaremchuk also had a couple of awards questions in a new  edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.

Their guest today on the pod was Sara Orlesky. After 14 years with TSN, she’s now in a new role with the Winnipeg Jets. The team is off to an incredible start as they currently lead the Central Division. After not making the playoffs last season, there were a lot of changes for the Jets. They brought in Rick Bowness to be their Head Coach and they took the Captaincy away from Blake Wheeler. Sara talked about the impact of both of those moves and everything else that’s propelled the Jets to their red-hot start. 

9:00 - Blown leads

12:30 - Matt Murray and the Leafs

15:55 - Kraken rolling through November

19:50 - The Rangers struggles

22:45 - Buy or Sell

29:25 - Sara Orlesky joins the show

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It’s December and that means the holidays are just around the corner. Jason started the show with a rant about how some parents handled a certain Christmas-time tradition for their kids.

They did eventually get into some big stories from around the league starting in the Pacific Division where seemingly ever team with the exception of Vegas is having a bit of a goaltending problem. Cal Petersen has already been sent to the AHL, should the Oilers follow go down that path to try and fix Jack Campbell? Jacob Markstrom has been wildly inconsistent for the Flames as well and the Canucks could be without Thatcher Demko for a while. There are a lot of teams out West with goaltending problems. Frank and Jason gave some insight into that.

From there they got into the Alex Formenton discussion. Why did he stay unsigned? Frank provided some context on that and talked about where he could go now since he’s ineligible for the remainder of the 2022-23 NHL season.

Tyler Yaremchuk also popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash and Pointsbet Canada.

5:10 - Kings & Petersen

9:50 - Oilers & Campbell

15:45 - Flames & Markstrom

21:50 - Canucks & Demko

25:40 - Who should be the most concerned?

27:50 - Jason Robertson

44:20 - Alex Formenton

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What a wild weekend it was in the NHL. The theme of the season has been streaks. From teams being on wild heaters, to long losing skids, to remarkable point streaks from a couple of the games stars. There have been some amazing runs this season.

Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about one team that has really struggled this season: the Washington Capitals. What could it look like if they become sellers? From there they talked about Tage Thompson’s hot streak, teams tanking and Tyler Yaremchuk stopped by for Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash. He asked the guys about Brock Boeser, Robertson/Marner point streaks, and the Boston Bruins.

They then welcomed in Aaron Portzline, who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets for The Athletic. Aaron has seen it all in Columbus as someone who has covered the team since they started in the NHL. He spoke about their struggles this season and where things have gone wrong for an organziation that was looking to turn a corner.

6:20 - Could the Caps become sellers?

11:20 - Tage Thompson’s run

19:00 - The Penguins

22:42 - Buy or Sell (Bruins, Boeser, Robertson/Marner)

34:00 - More on Boeser

36:30 - Aaron Portzline joins the show

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This was a big week for Jason Gregor. As the President (unofficially) of The Tage Thompson Fan Club, Gregor has been really enjoying the wild run that he’s been on and his second six-point performance of the season was an absolute masterpiece. Could this season be the best non-entry-level contract bargain in the salary cap era? He and Jason discussed that.

From there, they went around the Western Conference. They started with the Blues, who may be forced to make a tough decision regarding Ryan O’Reilly. They then went to the Colorado Avalanche, who could be in the market for a big-name forward. They then hit on the Vancouver Canucks, who are stuck in ‘NHL purgatory’ as Gregor put it.

To wrap things up, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for what some are describing as the most entertaining edition of Fill in the Blank we’ve ever had.

6:00 - Tage Thompson’s big night

14:00 - What do the Blues do?

19:55 - Avs targets

22:00 - The Canucks are stuck

29:35 - Fill in the Blank

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Frank Seravalli’s background was a beautiful blue sky with an abundance of palm trees as he’s in Florida for the upcoming Board of Governors meeting. He speculated about some of the potential discussion points that some of the most important people in the sport will be going through including the salary cap, the future of Gary Bettman, and some on-ice ideas.

From there, the guys hit on the surging Washington Capitals, the struggling Florida Panthers, and Darryl Sutters recent comments following a loss in Toronto. 

Our guest today on the show was Brent Thompson, the Head Coach of the Bridgeport Islanders. Oh, he’s also the father of the hottest player in the NHL, Tage Thompson. We talked with Brent about where he was when Tage popped home five goals against the Columbus Blue Jackets and got his take on his son’s rapid rise to stardom in the NHL. He’s also getting set to coach against his other son Tyce for the first time ever later this week and he talked about that experience.

1:25 - Board of Governors agenda

7:55 - Capitals surge

9:30 - Panthers struggles

12:10 - Darryl Sutter’s comments

14:35 - Brent Thompson joins the show

47:10 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash

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Frank is back from the Board of Governors meeting in Florida and shared with us what he learned from his time around some of the most important people in the sport. Could the cap go up by more than $1 million? Frank thinks it will, despite Gary Bettman’s comments.

From there, Jason talked about the controversial call last night that negated an Oilers overtime victory. McDavid wasn’t happy about it, but was he right to be upset? Gregor gave some insight.

He then asked Frank for the latest on Bo Horvat before getting into some other names that could potentially be available ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline in March. Could the Anaheim Ducks go full scorched earth and move some players that we currenty view as key pieces?

Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped in for a new edition of ‘Fill in the Blank’ delivered by Pointsbet Canada and DoorDash.

1:45 - Board of Governors recap

4:55 - McDavid’s comments

10:45 - Bo Horvat update

15:40 - Other names on the market

21:10 - Scorched earth rebuilds

25:58 - Fill in the Blank

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Few NHLers know Alex Ovechkin better than Brooks Laich. In fact, only two players have spent more time on the same team as Alex Ovechkin during his career (Niklas Backstrom and John Carlson). So who better to join the pod to discuss ‘The Great 8’s’ milestone week than a guy who was there for a good portion of his 800 goals. What’s Ovechkin like in the room? What were Laich’s first impressions of a young Ovi? He answered all those questions and took us through what he’s been up to since his playing career ended. His business has taken him to almost every continent in the world and he had some fascinating stories.

Tyler Yaremchuk also hopped in for his weekly segment and asked the guys about Logan Thompson’s Calder Trophy case, the Metro division, and John Tortorella’s decision to bench the Flyer's leading scorer, Kevin Hayes, even though the team is averaging under 2.5 goals per game. He also shared some of the latest odds available on Pointsbet Canada.

2:30 - Ovechkin’s record week

6:55 - Brooks on Ovechkin

14:25 - First impressions of Ovi

31:40 - Rapid Fire

48:38 - Buy or Sell

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We are back with another in-person episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. Today on the pod, it truly was a family affair as San Jose Sharks forward Noah Gregor joined the show (and yes, he’s Jason’s nephew). 

We started things off by talking about his path to the NHL and the different sports he played growing up. From there, we went on to talk about his NHL debut, the player he was most excited to go up against, and more. Of course, there were some great family stories mixed into the podcast.

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