The DFO Rundown

The pressure is rising in the Western Conference. The LA Kings have fired Jim Hiller — what does this mean for their playoff hopes, and where do they go from here? Can they still find a way into the postseason? Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are in a concerning slide. They haven’t beaten a playoff team since November. Is their grip on the Pacific Division slipping? We also break down: • Wheth...

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp! The boys are back with another edition of the DFO Rundown! Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down a massive stretch in the NHL as the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ottawa Senators all find themselves on the brink of missing the playoffs — with the trade deadline just one week away. They dive into what’s gone wrong (and right)...

The 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...

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek! USA stuns Canada 2–1 in overtime to win GOLD in an instant classic. Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the Canada vs USA gold medal final, Jack Hughes’ OT winner, Connor Hellebuyck’s MVP‑level performance, and what this means for Connor McDavid and Team Canada going forward. Then they dive into the latest NHL trade deadline rumors, J...

Canada 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...

NHL 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...

The 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 Canad...

The 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...

Welcome 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 Mat...

Today’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 tigh...

Right 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...

We start the pod with the Olympics and the injury concerns surrounding Sweden and the USA. How could these games impact players and teams once the NHL season resumes? Next, we dive into the Minnesota Wild and their impressive season. Quinn Hughes has been a huge addition, but the Wild still need help down the middle. Could they move a goalie before the deadline to address their center depth? We th...

We start the show with some insane comebacks in last night's NHL slate. The Carolina Hurricanes scored 3 goals in the final two minutes against Utah to win 5-4 in regulation. The Edmonton Oilers also had a massive comeback overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the third to beat San Jose 4-3 in overtime. Macklin Celebrini waved off the referee on a high-sticking penalty he drew in the second period of their...

The Islanders are making moves to bolster their lineup for a playoff push. The Rangers... Could Artemi Panarin be the next star moved? From the Big Apple to the Big Smoke, turmoil in Toronto after a winless homestand. The Jets and Canucks are both sellers, but could other teams soon join them? Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by D...

We start the show with a big question, Are The Buffalo Sabres Good? Sitting third in the Atlantic Division, can the Sabres snap their playoff drought this year? Sticking in the Atlantic, the Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling sitting five points out of the playoffs. Are Toronto's playoff hopes over? The Detroit Red Wings are a team that has surprised with their record so far and with an abundance...

We started the show talking about Jackson Lacombe getting the call to Team USA for the Milan Olympics for the injured Seth Jones, was this the right call or should they have picked Lane Hutson or Adam Fox? On the USA topic, we discuss the best American players in NHL history and what the definition really means when it comes to American-born versus a player like Brett Hull who was Canadian-born bu...

Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong joins the show today! He shares his excitement with the Mammoth on and off the ice, including arena renovations, the 2027 Winter Classic, and building a roster to compete for the long run. Irf and David also take a look around the league, checking in on Shane Wright in Seattle and breaking some business news out of Vegas. Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar...

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek Welcome back to the DFO Rundown! On today’s episode, we break down one of the wildest goalie fights of the season, react to major NHL trades, and analyze the biggest storylines shaking up the league. We start with the Bobrovsky vs. Nedeljkovic fight, then dive into Florida’s struggles, Toews returning to Chicago, and the Devils’ injury is...

#NHL #Hockey #PlayoffRace Join Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp as they break down all the latest NHL action: The show begins with some jersey talk. Who's got some of the nicest threads in the NHL? The Rangers are cooked, and they have a lot of work to do to be competitive again. Dallas needs to add, could they be a landing spot for Panarin? The Eastern playoff race is so tight. Buffalo looks poised to...

The sellers aren't selling. Kiefer Sherwood is still a Canuck, and the news is they're also listening on other veterans like Jake Debrusk and even Elias Pettersson. What is the holdup for clear sellers like Vancouver, Chicago, and St. Louis? Irfaan and David discuss that as well as Toronto's interest in extending both Scott Laughton and Troy Stecher. Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceo...

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek! We start the show with an update from Gregor on the double Gordie and if it has been done before. New Jersey is having a very dysfunctional season, and the Dougie Hamilton saga could drag on with him having 2 years left at $9m AAV and a modified no-trade list. The Rangers got a ten-spot from the Boston Bruins over the weekend in an embar...

Join Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp as they break down all the latest NHL action: The Hughes brothers are making headlines for the Devils — from Jack’s injury to Quinn trade rumors and Luke’s defensive struggles. Has New Jersey’s locker room split? The Penguins are on a six-game win streak. Can Crosby, Malkin, and Letang make another deep playoff run with Stuart Skinner settling in? Buffalo Sabres are...

Irfaan and David welcome New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche to the show! They ask about the impact of Matthew Schaefer, a change in culture for the Isles, and more. 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...

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek! The Carolina Hurricanes have started to fall-off defensively. Some key injuries throughout their lineup have caused a defensive breakdown.  The Winnipeg Jets are crashing, after being President's Trophy winners last season the Jets are currently dead-last in the NHL. Will a lottery pick save them, can they spend with the rest of the...

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp! On today’s show, Jason Gregor and the panel break down the latest developments surrounding the 2026 Olympic Games, including a full look at Team USA and Team Canada’s projected rosters and what their lineup decisions could mean in a best-on-best tournament. We also shift the focus to the women’s Olympic tournament, discussing how the rapi...