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This episode couldn't wait till morning... The NHL offseason just delivered its biggest shocker yet.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the blockbuster trade that sends Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers. Why did Ottawa make the move? What comes next for Steve Staios and the Senators? And does adding Brady alongside Matthew Tkachuk instantly make Florida the team to beat in the Eastern Conference?The guys discuss the assets Ottawa received, whether more moves are coming, and why this trade may only be the first step in a much larger offseason plan for the Senators.They also examine Seattle's acquisition of Mackie Samoskevich, the Edmonton Oilers signing Jason Dickinson to a long-term extension, and what Mike Babcock's arrival could mean for Edmonton heading into a crucial season.Later, Alex Tuch's free-agent future takes center stage. Which teams make the most sense for one of the top names on the market? Could Utah, Los Angeles, or another Western Conference contender land the veteran winger?Plus, Buy or Sell returns with discussions on NHL rebuilds, Elvis Merzlikins' future in Columbus, Gavin McKenna's rookie point projections, and much more.The show wraps with a look ahead to the Hockey Hall of Fame announcement, including discussions surrounding Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Henrik Zetterberg, Curtis Joseph, Rod Brind'Amour, and other notable candidates.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Brady Tkachuk, Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators, NHL Trade Rumors, NHL Trades, Alex Tuch, Edmonton Oilers, Mike Babcock, Jason Dickinson, Seattle Kraken, Mackie Samoskevich, NHL Free Agency, Gavin McKenna, Hockey Hall of Fame, Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Henrik Zetterberg, Curtis Joseph, Jeff Marek, Jason Gregor, DFO Rundown, Daily Faceoff.

The NHL offseason is in full swing and the trade market is starting to heat up.Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' acquisition and extension of Darren Raddysh, why the deal makes sense for both Toronto and Tampa Bay, and how the Maple Leafs are reshaping their blue line under new head coach Jim Hiller.The guys also discuss the Colorado Avalanche moving Ross Colton to Nashville, the Flyers and Maple Leafs swapping goaltenders with Joseph Woll heading to Philadelphia, and why Bowen Byram remains one of the most fascinating names on the trade market.Later, it's another edition of Fill in the Blank as the conversation shifts to NHL Draft sleepers, John Carlson's free agency outlook, and some intriguing goalie targets around the league.Then the trade rumors really begin. Could Connor Hellebuyck actually be available? Is Elias Pettersson a bounce-back candidate or a change-of-scenery candidate? What teams should be calling Vancouver? And which under-the-radar names could surprise the hockey world this summer?The guys also discuss the Vegas Golden Knights promoting Ryan Craig behind the bench, Jim Hiller taking over in Toronto, and Mike Babcock's expected return to the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteKeywords: Connor Hellebuyck, Elias Pettersson, Mike Babcock, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL Trade Rumors, NHL Free Agency, Bowen Byram, Vancouver Canucks, Daily Faceoff.

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of elimination and will need a win in Game 6 to keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive.Can they force a winner-take-all Game 7, or are the Carolina Hurricanes ready to finish the job?Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down the biggest storylines heading into a pivotal Game 6, including Carter Hart's difficult Stanley Cup Final, Jordan Staal's incredible run and growing Conn Smythe Trophy case, and the impact of losing William Karlsson at the worst possible time.The guys also discuss what Vegas needs to change, whether Carolina's stars have finally taken over the series, and who faces the most pressure with the Stanley Cup in the building.#NHL #StanleyCupFinal #VegasGoldenKnights #CarolinaHurricanes #DailyFaceoff #Hockey #StanleyCup👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite

The Stanley Cup Final may still be rolling on, but NHL offseason is already in full swing. Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta break down the growing speculation surrounding Connor Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg, including reports that the Jets star may be open to a move. The guys discuss why the Florida Panthers continue to be linked to the Vezina winner, what a potential trade package could look like, and how a deal of that magnitude could reshape the entire goaltending market.They also dive into the latest on Dylan Larkin's trade situation, Alex Tuch's contract situation with the Buffalo Sabres, Owen Power's surprising appearance in trade chatter, and the coaching searches underway in Toronto and Edmonton. #NHL #DailyFaceoff #ConnorHellebuyck #DylanLarkin #TorontoMapleLeafs #BuffaloSabres #FloridaPanthers #NHLRumours #StanleyCupFinal #HockeyNews🕐 CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:45 - CBJ goaltending situation2:15 - Connor Hellebuyck6:45 - Player empowerment8:32 - Dylan Larkin9:34 - Alex Tuch11:18 - Owen Power13:38 - Coaching updates17:14 - Outro

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final delivered everything. Mitch Marner records the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, the Carolina Hurricanes erase a four-goal deficit, and the Vegas Golden Knights still find a way to win in double overtime.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the wild comeback, Shea Theodore's overtime winner, the growing Game 4 goalie controversy in Carolina, and whether Mitch Marner has locked up the Conn Smythe Trophy.Plus, thoughts from the NHL Draft Combine, Dylan Larkin trade speculation, Jordan Staal's Hall of Fame case, and remembering hockey legends Cliff Fletcher and Gerry Meehan.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite

The Stanley Cup Final has officially become a series.On today's DFO Rundown, we break down Carolina's incredible third-period comeback to even the Stanley Cup Final at one game apiece. We discuss the controversial challenge that changed the game, Tomas Hertl's rollercoaster night, Brett Howden's remarkable playoff run, and whether the momentum has completely shifted heading into Game 3.Then we turn our attention to one of the biggest stories of the NHL offseason:Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings.After 10 seasons in Detroit and years of rebuilding, has Larkin finally had enough? We debate whether this is the final straw for the Yzerplan, which teams make the most sense as trade partners, and what the Red Wings should be looking for in return.Subscribe for Stanley Cup Final coverage, NHL trade rumors, offseason analysis, and more from Daily Faceoff.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite

On this episode of DFO Rundown: Insider Edition, David Pagnotta and Irfaan Gaffar break down the latest coaching carousel around the NHL. They discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' ongoing search for a new bench boss and why names like Dallas Eakins and Patrick Roy are in the mix. Plus, they examine Nashville's decision to hand Chris MacFarland a major leadership role and what it means for the future of the Predators organization.The guys also dive into some of the biggest trade and roster storylines heading into the offseason. David reveals details of a blockbuster trade framework between the Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens that nearly came together at the deadline, and explains why it could be revisited this summer. They also discuss Ottawa's search for a top-four right-shot defenceman, Detroit's plans to be aggressive in the market, Anaheim's willingness to listen on key young players, and much more as NHL front offices prepare for what could be a wild offseason.🕐 CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:33 - Coaching carousel06:36 - Chris MacFarland to Nashville08:27 - Knies was nearly a Canadien14:17 - Ottawa wants a RHD16:53 - Detroit Red Wings18:00 - Anaheim Ducks18:49 - Outro📺 DFO Rundown: Insider Edition — NHL insiders breaking down the biggest stories, trade rumours, and league news.👉 Subscribe to Daily Faceoff for more NHL analysis, insider interviews, and hockey content:https://youtube.com/@DailyFaceoffReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff #NHL #NHLTradeRumours #EdmontonOilers #TorontoMapleLeafs #VancouverCanucks #ChicagoBlackhawks #PhiladelphiaFlyers #BostonBruins #HockeyTalk #NHLNews #DailyFaceoff #NHLDraft #NHLCoaches

Jeff Marek and Jason Gregor break down some of the biggest proposed NHL rule changes and debate whether the league should make significant adjustments to the game. From contract length limits and 3-on-3 overtime changes to embellishment penalties, referee accountability, neutral-zone faceoffs, penalty-kill rules, and NHL rink size, the guys discuss which ideas could improve the league and which should stay on the drawing board.6 Changes I’d Make if I Were NHL Commissioner - Jason GregorThey also preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, examining the key matchups, biggest storylines, X-factors, coaching battles, and players who could determine who lifts the Stanley Cup. Can Carolina's depth and structure overcome Vegas' playoff experience and star power? Marek and Gregor break it all down ahead of Game 1.Plus a look back at the career and legacy of Claude Lemieux and a full Memorial Cup recap, including more praise for Sam O’Reilly, who capped off a monster season after winning OHL MVP and Memorial Cup MVP01:00 - Introduce Series08:30 - Contract Lengths16:30 - Over and Back | OT20:00 - Embellishment24:30 - Official Post Game Interviews32:00 - Faceoffs and Ice Size35:30 - Stanley Cup Final49:30 - The Bill Daly Takeover51:45 - Buy or Sell 1:00:00 - Claude Lemieux1:03:00 - Memorial Cup👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite