Luke Hughes & Jackson Lacombe Extend + Player Milestone Predictions
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.
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Islanders Build Momentum, Ducks Lock in McTavish & Player Legacies
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.
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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-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.
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The Hughes Brothers, Contract Negotiations and Season Preview w/Jeff Marek
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.
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.
Jason Gregor is joined by Jeff Marek on Monday's and Mike Rupp on Friday's to bring you the latest from around the hockey world with inside scoops, analysis, and debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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