The DFO Rundown

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!If you’re struggling with addiction and don’t know where to start, you can reach out to bundyrecovery@christherien.com5:30 - Auston Matthews13:55 - Geno hits 1K19:28 - Chris Therien joins the show26:40 - Rapid Fire on his career53:10 - Fill in the Blank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Nov 20221h 5min

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 Canada10:05 - The Devils heater12:00 - It’s been a streaky season16:10 - Which teams should be concerned?25:55 - Buy or Sell36:40 - San Jose Sharks & Karlsson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Nov 202256min

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 Salming3:00 - Hall of Fame debate15:37 - Ruff & Devils Fans17:40 - The Canucks slide continues20:05 - Buy or Sell29:30 - Devan Dubnyk joins the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Nov 20221h 6min

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 skids4:40 - Lack of playoff races?6:30 - Surprising division winners12:40 - Buy or Sell26:30 - Jack Campbell’s struggles31:30 - Do one of the Caps or Pens miss?35:05 - Believers in the Kraken? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Nov 202245min

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 Bruins15:07 - Are you a believer in the Devils?18:20 - The Kraken and the Red Wings25:30 - The Senators struggles42:05 - The Blue Jackets plan for the year46:40 - Dorion’s vote of confidence for Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Nov 202248min

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 struggles7:10 - Worst-case scenario for the Pens?11:55 - Are the Flames disappointing?17:30 - The Senators & Ryan Reynolds21:05 - Disappointing players23:20 - Are the Devils legit?26:25 - The Carolina Hurricanes' hot start28:00 - Karlsson’s bounce back30:15 - The Kraken35:30 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Nov 202251min

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 struggles18:10 - Pastrnak and the Bruins22:10 - Trick or Treat37:30 - Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Okt 202258min

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 overreaction10:15 - Bruins red-hot start12:40 - Who’s worse: the Sharks or the Ducks?20:05 - Carter Hart and the Flyers27:10 - Canucks finally grab a win31:00 - Devils finding their groove33:25 - What’s next for the Leafs?35:04 - Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Okt 202253min