The Western Conference is tightening up!

Welcome to the DFO Rundown!On today’s episode Jason and Mike Rupp start by talking about Rupp’s Stanley Cup performance. What he remembers from his perspective how he felt at the time and his story about the game sheet!We then move onto the Luke Hughes and Jason Lacombe extensions. Which is a better deal and who has earned it the most?Last night saw a feisty game between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. This game left Lundell as a question mark as he left the game early. If he is out this is another HUGE blow for the Panthers. Which NHL teams that put up 100 point seasons last year will have a regression? Will the Canadiens and Capitals find their way back into the postseason? Are the Wild good enough in the east? On the flip side is Calgary good enough to get in?As we were filming the Edmonton Oilers re-signed their Head Coach Kris Knoblauch. How important has he been to the Edmonton Oilers? Should he have been considered for the Jack Adams last season?Producer Pat then joins for ‘Fill in the Blank’ brought to you by bet365.On the topic of future predictions, how many players will have a 50+ goal season and how many will have 100+ points? Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Okt 1h 1min

Happy Monday! It’s the final week without hockey!On today’s episode Jason and Jeff start by continuing the Aleksander Barkov conversation. How big of a loss is this for the Panthers and what they can do going forward. This leads into some conversation about other injuries this preseason.We then move to the New York Islanders and how this season seems to have a more positive vibe on the island. Will they finally be able to take another step with the addition of Matthew Schaefer?Then we touch on Marc-Andre Fleury’s final game in Pittsburgh and what this means for future stars and their legacies. Could Fleury end up working in the media?Jeff Marek and Jason then go back and forth sharing some stories on Adam Oats who apparently has a great mind for the game of hockey!We finish off the pod today talking about the Anaheim Ducks as they lock in Mason McTavish, their addition of Cam Fowler and some ugly contract situations around the league. 0:00 - Preseason Question marks5:00 - Barkov Injury + Panthers Future14:15 - Other Preseason Injuries15:30 - New York Islanders Preview22:35 - Marc Andre-Fleury / Player Legacy’s33:00 - Players in Media37:04 - Adam Oats 43:05 - Buy or Sell (bet365)53 - Anaheim Ducks (Mason McTavish)55:30 - Cam Fowler Trade1:01:45 - Contract UpdatesWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Sep 1h 7min

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-ufas0:00 - Intro3:00 - Fleury Plays for Pittsburgh10:00 - Sidney Crosby11:30 - Alexander Barkov15:30 - Carter Hart and Company21:00 - Connor Ingram27:15 - Free Agents Next Season28:45 - Fill in the Blank (bet365)37:00 - Contract Talk / UFA'sWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Sep 42min

Another season of the DFO Rundown kicks off with Jason Gregor and new Co-Host, Jeff Marek! This season Jeff will be joining Jason every Monday and mystery co-host will be joining each Friday!Today the guys kick off the show talking about which games should end up in the hockey Hall of Game. Which games were so memorable, so important, so impactful that they deserve a spot in hockey history.They then jump into the comments Quinn Hughes made in a recent interview with Elliot Friedman. How concerned should Vancouver Fans be this season that Quinn Hughes may be moving on? This leads into other contract negotiations that are going on around the league with Kirill Kaprizov and Connor McDavid also raising some eyebrows. Speaking of the Hughes brothers we also need to look at the other two Hughes brothers in New Jersey. Could this be a legit landing place for Quinn Hughes? What about the Luke Hughes contract negotiations?Then Producer Pat drops in for a little Buy or Sell for bet365. How many Canadian teams will make the playoffs this season? Will Auston Matthews hit 50 goals and will the Utah Mammoth make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history?Another major storyline this summer is the Noah Dobson trade to Montreal. What are your expectations for the defenseman in his new city.----Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Sep 1h 8min

The guys wrap up their 2025/26 season preview as we jump into the Metro Division.First we start with some of the biggest headlines from around the league including Sidney Crosby, Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks and a Jack Eichel extension in Vegas.Then we move to the Kirill Kaprizov contract rumours. It was reported that he turned down 8 years at a $16 million AAV. Is there truth to this rumor and is it a term or a dollar issue?We then jump into our preview of the Metro Division starting at the bottom with the Philadelphia Flyers and working our way up to the Washington Capitals.Some major news within the division includes the Dan Vladar trade to Philadelphia, the Crosby trade rumors, Matthew Schaefer joining the New York Islanders, the Luke Hughes contract, potential landing spots for Carter Hart and more!Producer, Patrick Puff, then joins for a quick rendition of ‘Fill in the Blank’ to discuss which teams will be the most improved this season, who else would have been a great captain for the New York Rangers and where Sidney Crosby could land if he were to move. This also sparked a brief conversation about Connor McDavid’s next contract.Which teams will be the most improved and which teams will be headed for the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes next summer?2:00 - Around the League - ( Eichel/Kempe/Hughes)5:00 - Kirill Kaprizov Contract 11:20 - Philadelphia Flyers15:40 - Pittsburgh Penguins19:45 - Sidney Crosby Rumours (Montreal)20:30 - New York Islanders24:45 - New York Rangers28:00 - Fill in the Blank34:00 - Connor McDavid Contract Talk35:45 - Columbus Blue Jackets39:45 - New Jersey Devils43:45 - Carolina Hurricanes ( Kaprizov Landing Spot? )49:00 - Washington CapitalsWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 55min

Today on the DFO Rundown Jason Gregor and Mike Russo preview the Pacific Division for the upcoming 2025/26 NHL season.First the guys touch on the Olympic rosters before moving onto the Pacific Division. Can the Oilers run it back for a 3rd year? Are the Vegas Golden Knights contenders with the addition of Mitch Marner? Can the Ducks make a push this season and who will be in the basement?1:00 - Olympic Rosters11:20 - San Jose Sharks14:00 - Seattle Kraken18:45 - Anaheim Ducks24:15 - Vancouver Canucks28:10 - Calgary Flames34:30 - L.A. Kings42:45 - Vegas Golden Knights46:40 - Edmonton Oilers54:30 - Buy or SellWant to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Aug 1h 3min

The DFO Rundown takes a team-by-team look at the Atlantic Division to see who’s trending up—or falling behind. Detroit and the Yzerplan face heavy criticism, with little playoff hope in sight for the Red Wings or Sabres. Boston’s rebuild could take longer than expected, while Montreal and Ottawa earn some surprising praise. Are we sleeping on Tampa? Can Toronto survive without Marner? Florida remains the class of the division, though Bill Zito’s big spending raises eyebrows.In Buy or Sell, the panel debates whether Brady Tkachuk will still be in Ottawa when the new arena opens, if Sid and Geno finish the year as Penguins, and whether Connor and Kirill sign before opening night. They wrap up with a heated refereeing discussion after Gregor reveals there were 1,000 fewer minor penalties this season compared to two years ago—and why that might be a problem.Want to hear more from Frank, Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Aug 56min

Jason Gregor is back with another offseason edition of The DFO Rundown and today, he was joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic. He’s spent the last number of years covering the Minnesota Wild but has been working in hockey for a lot longer than that. The guys started the pod off by talking a little bit about Russo’s career and how he ended up in ‘The State of Hockey’.From there, they got into the current situation with the Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild. He’s eligible for an extension and there’s no doubt that the Wild would love to lock him up, but is he open to a max-term contract? Russo gave some insight into that before getting to another contract situation that GM Bill Guerin is currently dealing with in Marco Rossi, who is an RFA.They then talked about how certain offseason moves could change the balance of power in the Central Division. There are some serious question marks around teams like the Jets and Avalanche meanwhile the Stars are going to get a full year out of Mikko Rantanen, which could change things.The Utah Mammoth are also quickly becoming everyones favourite underdog. GM Bill Armstrong had himself a very busy summer, but did he do enough to make them a playoff team? They also talked about Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators chances of bouncing back after a miserable season.Tyler then popped in for Fill in the Blank, where he asked the guys about who will start Game 1 for the Edmonton Oilers, Mitch Marner’s ceiling in Vegas, and if they think there could be any surprise teams who get to 100-points.3:50 - Kaprizov & a short-term deal9:50 - Will Marco Rossi in Minnesota?15:05 - The Central offseason20:25 - Everyone loves Utah24:05 - Can the Hawks take a step?28:40 - Can the Preds rebound?33:10 - Fill in the BlankWant to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@daily_faceoff?sub_confirmation=1You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Juli 51min