Share

The DFO Rundown
Fleury’s Returns to Pittsburgh, Barkov Injury & Ingram Hits Waivers
Welcome to the first Friday edition of the DFO Rundown this season! Our new Friday co-host is former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Rupp!
Today the guys start by talking about Marc-Andre Fleury, as he will be reuniting with the Pittsburgh Penguins in their preseason game tonight! What an incredible way to send off an amazing career. Of course this leads into some Sidney Crosby talk.
They then jump into the Barkov injury in practice. What does this mean for the Florida Panthers and what will his return time line look like?
We then touch on a tough subject as the 5 Hockey Canada players (Carter Hart and company) are looking to return to the league this season. What does this look like from a teammate perspective, from a team perspective and how should this situation be handled.
Connor Ingram has been placed on waivers by the Utah Mammoth, which teams could be interested? Is he still NHL ready?
Gregor’s Free Agent Article: https://oilersnation.com/news/early-trade-talk-the-nhl-has-over-120-pending-ufas
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Fleury Plays for Pittsburgh
10:00 - Sidney Crosby
11:30 - Alexander Barkov
15:30 - Carter Hart and Company
21:00 - Connor Ingram
27:15 - Free Agents Next Season
28:45 - Fill in the Blank (bet365)
37:00 - Contract Talk / UFA's
Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube
You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com
Connect with us on ⬇️
More episodes
View all episodes

18. Deadline season is here! Early look at some buyers and sellers | DFO Rundown Insider Edition
22:35||Season 1, Ep. 18The NHL trade deadline is just over a week away, and many teams are ready to make moves. Montreal wants to add a first liner, and would be willing to retain salary on Patrik Laine to help free up space to make it happen. The Rangers would listen on Vincent Trochek, although his NMC will limit potential suitors. The Lightning and Kings are two teams looking for one more specific piece to help them out this spring. And the Leafs are in a tough spot, but may decide to extend pending UFA Bobby McMann rather than trade him.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.0:00 - Intro1:07 - Patrik Laine, Montreal wants cap space3:26 - Vincent Trocheck7:39 - Tampa Bay Lightning9:42 - Mackenzie Weegar13:00 - Leafs want to extend Bobby McMann16:39 - St. Louis Blues, Binnington could be a target18:48 - LA Kings21:09 - bet365 weekly picks22:20 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!
445. Canada vs USA Gold Medal Final Recap + Latest NHL Trade Rumors & News
01:10:18||Ep. 445You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch
444. Canada vs USA Gold Medal Preview | Milan Games
49:56||Ep. 444Canada vs USA for the gold medal at the Milan Games – it’s the rivalry the hockey world always wants. In this episode of The DFO Rundown, we dive deep into the men’s gold medal game and break down every key storyline before puck drop.We look at how Team USA got here with their win over Slovakia, what’s working in their game, and how that matches up against Canada’s strengths. Then we go position by position:• Goaltending duel: Hellebuyck vs Binnington• Blue line battle and puck movement• Can Canada slow down Quinn Hughes?• Macklin Celebrini’s impact on the big stage• Special teams: power play vs penalty kill• Coaching decisions and line matching in a one-game showdownWe also touch on the women’s gold medal game, what it means for international hockey, and wrap up with our full predictions on who takes home gold in Milan.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch
17. NHL teams back to work & a WILD quarterfinal day in Milan | DFO Rundown Insider Edition
21:34||Season 1, Ep. 17NHL teams are back to work. Players are skating, GMs are making phone calls, and the league is preparing to return to play next week. Irf and David break down the wild quarterfinal day in Milan before digging into Evgeni Malkin's contract situation, the St. Louis Blues expected fire sale, and the LA Kings potentially being desperate to add one more piece.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.0:00 - Intro0:32 - Crazy quarterfinals in Milan9:38 - Geno Malkin extension talks coming soon11:52 - Blues have a lot to sell off14:30 - Fiala injury changes things for LA16:56 - LA still looking at Elias Pettersson19:59 - David's final thoughts21:21 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff
443. Round Robin Wrap-Up: Canada & USA Line Combos and Ice-Time Breakdown
01:02:12||Ep. 443The Round Robin is officially in the books, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know from Canada and USA heading into the knockout stage.In today’s DFO Rundown, we analyze Canada’s line combos, how the coaching staff deployed their forward groups, and whether adjustments could be coming. How are Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini being utilized? Are the combinations maximizing Canada’s depth and speed?On the American side, we dive into the ice-time distribution, which players are carrying the load, and whether the usage trends could impact performance going forward.We also touch on:Sweden’s performance so farJosh Morrissey’s injury situation and what it could meanBrad Marchand in Buy or SellA little hockey history to wrap it upFull Round Robin recap, lineup analysis, and tournament storylines — all in one episode.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch
442. Early Milan Games Reactions, Ice-Time Debate & Trade Deadline Preview
56:51||Ep. 442The DFO Rundown is back with a packed episode breaking down early takeaways from the Milan Games, Canada vs Czechia reactions, and the biggest storylines developing between Team Canada and Team USA. We dive into lineup decisions, ice-time management, and the growing conversation around performance trends on both the men’s and women’s sides of the tournament.Plus, NHL trade talk is heating up. We look at players who could be raising their trade value on the international stage, management concerns around roster construction, and the latest rumours involving Jordan Binnington, Jordan Kyrou, Dougie Hamilton, and more as the trade deadline begins to take shape.🔥 In Today’s Episode:Early Milan Games observations & tournament storylinesCanada vs Czechia reaction & lineup discussionsManaging ice-time in high-pressure international playWomen’s tournament update — Canada concerns & USA dominanceFill in the Blank (bet365)Jordan Binnington & Blues trade conversationsBlurred Lines — management concerns around team buildingJordan Kyrou trade talkDougie Hamilton discussionYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch
441. Milan Games: Lines & Projections | NHL Season Takeaways
01:10:41||Ep. 441Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jeff Marek and Jason Gregor!The Milan Games are around the corner, so we’re breaking down projected lines, roster battles and what it all means for the upcoming NHL season.In this episode of the DFO Rundown, we dive deep into Milan Games projections and build out potential Team Canada and Team USA lines, looking at how stars like McDavid, Crosby, MacKinnon and Matthews might be deployed on the international stage.We go line by line, talk special teams, and debate which players are locks, which guys are on the bubble, and who could be surprise cuts or late additions.We also zoom out to the bigger picture of the NHL season. From star performances and breakout players to struggling teams and surprise contenders, we connect the dots between what’s happening right now in the league and who’s helping (or hurting) their chances.You’ll hear discussion on how different playing styles translate to international ice, which coaches and systems give players an edge, and how front offices will juggle injury risk vs. NHL playoff pushes.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch
440. The Break Begins: Panarin to LA, Jarvis to Team Canada & Playoff Races
01:06:52||Ep. 440Today’s show is packed with major storylines from around the NHL as the playoff race tightens and big headlines continue to shake the league. We kick things off with Jarvis joining Team Canada and what it means for the international stage before diving into a harsh reality check for a couple of contenders — are the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs officially cooked?With games getting tighter across the league, the guys break down why we’re seeing more one-goal battles and what that means for teams trying to hang on down the stretch. We also dig into the blockbuster buzz around Artemi Panarin heading to Los Angeles and what that move could do to the Western Conference power balance.Elsewhere, the Columbus Blue Jackets are making a surprising push, the Pittsburgh Penguins are fighting to stay alive, and the Nashville Predators face some big organizational questions moving forward. Plus — who exactly are the Seattle Kraken right now, and what direction are they headed?We wrap things up with Fill in the Blank (bet365), discuss whether Aleksander Barkov should return, and touch on the buzz surrounding the Milan Games.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch
16. Artemi Panarin traded to the LA Kings | DFO Rundown Insider Edition
17:32||Season 1, Ep. 16Right before the NHL roster freeze, we got a move that's been rumored for weeks. Artemi Panarin is heading west to Hollywood, joining the Kings and singing a 2 year extension with the club.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.0:00 - Intro0:40 - Artemi Panarin traded to LA3:29 - The power of no-move clauses 8:43 - What's next for LA10:55 - Nick Bjugstad traded to New Jersey13:12 - GMs are still busy though the freeze16:34 - bet365 picks of the weekReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff