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Daily Faceoff Live

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  • 21. Reimers Debut, Chicago Slides + Bruins Top the Atlantic

    41:40||Season 5, Ep. 21
    The New York Rangers have lost three straight games and surrendered 18 goals during that stretch. James Reimer struggled in his debut and was pulled after the first period, raising questions about whether he can give the Rangers reliable starts.We also check the Concern-O-Meter on Reimer, Sergei Bobrovsky's recent struggles, and the Chicago Blackhawks' three-game skid. Plus, Steve Peters joins us in The Film Room, presented by Coca-Cola, to break down the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers.Are the Bruins building something sustainable? Is Mike Babcock making a difference? And are the Oilers showing signs of becoming more than a one-line team? With 11 games on the NHL schedule, there's plenty to get into on Daily Faceoff Live.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook

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  • 20. The Devils Swing Big! Does Hellebuyck Make Them Cup Contenders?

    41:20||Season 5, Ep. 20
    Connor Hellebuyck is heading to New Jersey, but does his arrival put the Devils among the Eastern Conference's elite? We debate where New Jersey stands after the blockbuster move, what else the team needs to become a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, and what grade Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff deserves for the trade.We also discuss Hellebuyck's comments about the appeal of playing in a market with more anonymity, and why hockey players may value privacy differently than athletes in other major sports.Plus, the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets earn our Duo of the Weekend after bringing great jerseys and energy to the Heritage Classic, and we discuss the Nikishin situation coming to an end in #AskDFO.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook
  • 19. THE HELLEBUYCK SAGA IS FINALLY OVER w/ Jeff Marek

    44:11||Season 5, Ep. 19
    BREAKING: The Connor Hellebuyck trade saga may be coming to an end, with reports that the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets are working on a deal. On today's edition of Daily Faceoff Live, Tyler breaks down the latest developments with Jeff Marek and explores what a blockbuster move could mean for both teams and the rest of the NHL.What might Winnipeg receive in return for its superstar goaltender? Could Dawson Mercer or Seamus Casey be involved, and how would New Jersey make the salary-cap numbers work? The guys also discuss which teams missed out on Hellebuyck, whether Carolina, Utah or Buffalo could pivot to another target, and whether the Devils could still pursue Dylan Larkin or Quinn Hughes later this season.Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl also delivered a performance for the ages, combining for 10 points against Carolina.McDavid recorded five points to set an Edmonton Oilers franchise record for points through the first 10 games of a season, while Draisaitl continued his incredible goal-scoring start. The guys break down one of the most explosive offensive performances of the young season.Jeff Marek also weighs in on Dylan Larkin's expanded trade list and why his situation differs from those of Matthew Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes. Plus, the crew previews the weekend's NHL action, including the Heritage Classic, and pays tribute to Michael DiPietro after his first career shutout on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook
  • 18. Playoff Panic: Which Teams Are Already in Trouble? + Bruins w/ Pete Blackburn

    42:05||Season 5, Ep. 18
    Brady Tkachuk is back, the Ottawa Senators are looking to keep rolling, and the early NHL playoff picture is already raising some big questions. On today's edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys break down the biggest storylines around the league.The show starts with Tkachuk's return to the Senators lineup. The guys discuss the chants, Brady's reaction and Ottawa getting the last laugh. Plus, Linus Ullmark goes down, adding another wrinkle to the Senators' early-season story. Then it's time for Make or Miss. With Paul Pidutti's article examining which teams could miss the playoffs, the guys look at the historical odds of teams making the postseason based on their first 10 games.Which hot starts are legitimate, which teams could be fooling us, and which clubs should already be concerned? The conversation continues with a look at the NHL's early playoff chances. Carolina, Vegas and Edmonton are among the teams off to strong starts, while the Los Angeles Kings face questions about their position. Are the Rangers and Predators' hot starts sustainable, and which teams are already in trouble?Pete Blackburn joins the show for a conversation about the chaos around the NHL, including what's been most surprising about the early season and what the haters are saying. Plus, the guys look ahead to the latest action around the league.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook
  • 17. Larkin's Trade List, Leafs-Fantilli Drama & Dynamic Duos

    41:32||Season 5, Ep. 17
    Dylan Larkin is expanding his trade list, Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov are putting up incredible numbers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs get the last laugh against Columbus. It's a jam-packed edition of Daily Faceoff Live.The guys start with the battle between Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli, including Fantilli's postgame comments after Marchenko scores and Toronto comes away with the win. Plus, Auston Matthews is off to a hot start, adding another storyline to the Maple Leafs' early-season performance. Then it's time for Dynamic Duos, Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard go head-to-head with Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes in a matchup that delivers plenty of excitement.McDavid has also set the mark for the fewest games needed to reach 20 assists in a season. Meanwhile, the guys discuss Cale Makar's production and Colorado's early struggles after another regulation loss.Are the Avalanche still playing like an elite team? David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the show to discuss Dylan Larkin expanding his trade list, the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, the Maple Leafs' situation and Nashville's interest in adding a defenceman.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook
  • 16. Rangers Hot at Home & Are the Senators For Real? w/ Brent Wallace

    38:44||Season 5, Ep. 16
    The New York Rangers are finding ways to win without Igor Shesterkin, and the Ottawa Senators are off to a strong start. On today's edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys break down two teams making early-season noise.Dylan Garand made 29 saves in a 5-2 win over Anaheim as the Rangers improved to 6-0-0 at home. With Shesterkin out for the season, have the Rangers shown enough to trust Garand, or will they need to find another goaltender? And how sustainable is New York's success without its franchise goalie?The guys also turn their attention to Ottawa and the Senators' strong start. Is this team taking a meaningful step forward, and can the Sens establish themselves as a serious playoff contender?Plus, Matvei Michkov is heating up for Philadelphia, Gavin McKenna responds with a game-winning goal, and the crew looks ahead to the latest action around the NHL, including whether Utah can compete in the Central Division. 👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook
  • 15. NHL Goalie Roundtable - w/ Devan Dubnyk & Kevin Woodley

    34:36||Season 5, Ep. 15
    It's all about the goalies on this edition of Daily Faceoff Live.The guys sit down for a goalie roundtable to debate some of the biggest questions facing NHL teams right now. Does Connor Hellebuyck play another game for the Winnipeg Jets, or could his future with the team be in doubt?With Igor Shesterkin out for the season, have the New York Rangers seen enough from Dylan Garand to trust him as their starter, or do they need to make a move for another goalie? The guys also discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's early-season struggles after allowing at least three goals in each of his first six starts. Is there legitimate reason for concern in Florida, or will the veteran find his game?Plus, the conversation turns to emergency backup goalies and how the NHL's updated rules could help teams manage their goaltending workloads. To wrap up the roundtable, the guys make their early Vezina Trophy picks. If you had to cast your ballot today, would you go with Linus Ullmark, Jake Oettinger, Jeremy Swayman or Ilya Sorokin?👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook