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- Yesterday58 min
Carolina's Stanley Cup Triumph + Tortorella, Vegas & NHL Offseason Buzz | DFO Rundown
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, ending a 20-year wait and cementing themselves as one of the NHL's model franchises.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down Carolina's championship run, discussing the impact of Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, Rod Brind'Amour, Eric Tulsky, and the organizational philosophy that turned the Hurricanes into Stanley Cup winners. They also examine what comes next for Carolina and whether they're positioned to become the NHL's next dynasty.The conversation then shifts to the Vegas Golden Knights and a fascinating offseason. Could John Tortorella be moving on despite leading Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final? What should the Golden Knights do with Pavel Dorofeyev, Rasmus Andersson, and Frederik Andersen's situation? And how aggressive will Vegas be this summer?Plus: NHL trade rumors, offer sheet candidates, Jason Robertson speculation, Maverick Bourque, the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild, Darren Raddysh's free agency outlook, and Buy or Sell.Chapters00:00 - Hurricanes Win the Stanley Cup03:30 - Staal & Hall Shine07:45 - Taylor Hall's Journey10:00 - Rod Brind'Amour11:45 - Tulsky's Masterclass15:45 - Can Teams Copy Carolina?19:00 - Hurricanes Summer Plans21:30 - Deslauriers' Future24:00 - Vegas Review28:15 - Dorofeyev Contract29:45 - Andersson Concerns30:35 - Frederik Andersen34:45 - Brind'Amour's Future36:40 - Buy or Sell37:10 - Torts Coaching Rumors40:20 - Svechnikov & Aho44:55 - Next Trade Request?47:15 - Offer Sheet Season51:10 - Jason Robertson Watch52:30 - Blackhawks Plans54:10 - Darren Raddysh Market👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteKeywords: NHL, Stanley Cup, Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, Rod Brind'Amour, Taylor Hall, Jordan Staal, Eric Tulsky, NHL Rumors, NHL Trade Rumors, NHL Free Agency, Jason Robertson, Pavel Dorofeyev, Maverick Bourque, Chicago Blackhawks, Darren Raddysh, John Tortorella, Hockey Podcast, Daily Faceoff, Jeff Marek, Jason Gregor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 days ago1h 0m
Can Vegas Force a Game 7? + The Problem With No Movement Clauses
The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of elimination and will need a win in Game 6 to keep their Stanley Cup hopes alive.Can they force a winner-take-all Game 7, or are the Carolina Hurricanes ready to finish the job?Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down the biggest storylines heading into a pivotal Game 6, including Carter Hart's difficult Stanley Cup Final, Jordan Staal's incredible run and growing Conn Smythe Trophy case, and the impact of losing William Karlsson at the worst possible time.The guys also discuss what Vegas needs to change, whether Carolina's stars have finally taken over the series, and who faces the most pressure with the Stanley Cup in the building.#NHL #StanleyCupFinal #VegasGoldenKnights #CarolinaHurricanes #DailyFaceoff #Hockey #StanleyCup👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago17 min
Buffalo's Summer Nightmare? Tuch Walking, Power Rumours Growing | DFO Rundown Insider Edition
The Stanley Cup Final may still be rolling on, but NHL offseason is already in full swing. Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta break down the growing speculation surrounding Connor Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg, including reports that the Jets star may be open to a move. The guys discuss why the Florida Panthers continue to be linked to the Vezina winner, what a potential trade package could look like, and how a deal of that magnitude could reshape the entire goaltending market.They also dive into the latest on Dylan Larkin's trade situation, Alex Tuch's contract situation with the Buffalo Sabres, Owen Power's surprising appearance in trade chatter, and the coaching searches underway in Toronto and Edmonton. #NHL #DailyFaceoff #ConnorHellebuyck #DylanLarkin #TorontoMapleLeafs #BuffaloSabres #FloridaPanthers #NHLRumours #StanleyCupFinal #HockeyNews🕐 CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro0:45 - CBJ goaltending situation2:15 - Connor Hellebuyck6:45 - Player empowerment8:32 - Dylan Larkin9:34 - Alex Tuch11:18 - Owen Power13:38 - Coaching updates17:14 - Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Mitch Marner Makes Stanley Cup Final History in Absolute Game 3 Chaos
Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final delivered everything. Mitch Marner records the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, the Carolina Hurricanes erase a four-goal deficit, and the Vegas Golden Knights still find a way to win in double overtime.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the wild comeback, Shea Theodore's overtime winner, the growing Game 4 goalie controversy in Carolina, and whether Mitch Marner has locked up the Conn Smythe Trophy.Plus, thoughts from the NHL Draft Combine, Dylan Larkin trade speculation, Jordan Staal's Hall of Fame case, and remembering hockey legends Cliff Fletcher and Gerry Meehan.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Larkin Requests a Trade + The Stanley Cup Final Just Got Interesting
The Stanley Cup Final has officially become a series.On today's DFO Rundown, we break down Carolina's incredible third-period comeback to even the Stanley Cup Final at one game apiece. We discuss the controversial challenge that changed the game, Tomas Hertl's rollercoaster night, Brett Howden's remarkable playoff run, and whether the momentum has completely shifted heading into Game 3.Then we turn our attention to one of the biggest stories of the NHL offseason:Dylan Larkin has requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings.After 10 seasons in Detroit and years of rebuilding, has Larkin finally had enough? We debate whether this is the final straw for the Yzerplan, which teams make the most sense as trade partners, and what the Red Wings should be looking for in return.Subscribe for Stanley Cup Final coverage, NHL trade rumors, offseason analysis, and more from Daily Faceoff.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago19 min
Knies was almost a HAB?! + Kings & Leafs close to naming coaches | DFO Rundown Insider Edition
On this episode of DFO Rundown: Insider Edition, David Pagnotta and Irfaan Gaffar break down the latest coaching carousel around the NHL. They discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' ongoing search for a new bench boss and why names like Dallas Eakins and Patrick Roy are in the mix. Plus, they examine Nashville's decision to hand Chris MacFarland a major leadership role and what it means for the future of the Predators organization.The guys also dive into some of the biggest trade and roster storylines heading into the offseason. David reveals details of a blockbuster trade framework between the Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens that nearly came together at the deadline, and explains why it could be revisited this summer. They also discuss Ottawa's search for a top-four right-shot defenceman, Detroit's plans to be aggressive in the market, Anaheim's willingness to listen on key young players, and much more as NHL front offices prepare for what could be a wild offseason.🕐 CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:33 - Coaching carousel06:36 - Chris MacFarland to Nashville08:27 - Knies was nearly a Canadien14:17 - Ottawa wants a RHD16:53 - Detroit Red Wings18:00 - Anaheim Ducks18:49 - Outro📺 DFO Rundown: Insider Edition — NHL insiders breaking down the biggest stories, trade rumours, and league news.👉 Subscribe to Daily Faceoff for more NHL analysis, insider interviews, and hockey content:https://youtube.com/@DailyFaceoffReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 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 #NHL #NHLTradeRumours #EdmontonOilers #TorontoMapleLeafs #VancouverCanucks #ChicagoBlackhawks #PhiladelphiaFlyers #BostonBruins #HockeyTalk #NHLNews #DailyFaceoff #NHLDraft #NHLCoaches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
Stanley Cup Final Preview, Memorial Cup Recap & Proposed NHL Rule Changes | DFO Rundown
Jeff Marek and Jason Gregor break down some of the biggest proposed NHL rule changes and debate whether the league should make significant adjustments to the game. From contract length limits and 3-on-3 overtime changes to embellishment penalties, referee accountability, neutral-zone faceoffs, penalty-kill rules, and NHL rink size, the guys discuss which ideas could improve the league and which should stay on the drawing board.6 Changes I’d Make if I Were NHL Commissioner - Jason GregorThey also preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, examining the key matchups, biggest storylines, X-factors, coaching battles, and players who could determine who lifts the Stanley Cup. Can Carolina's depth and structure overcome Vegas' playoff experience and star power? Marek and Gregor break it all down ahead of Game 1.Plus a look back at the career and legacy of Claude Lemieux and a full Memorial Cup recap, including more praise for Sam O’Reilly, who capped off a monster season after winning OHL MVP and Memorial Cup MVP .👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Remembering Claude Lemieux + Hurricanes Have Montreal on the Brink
In Episode 470 of The Rundown, Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp begin with a heartfelt conversation about the life and legacy of Claude Lemieux following his passing at the age of 60. The discussion goes beyond hockey, touching on mental health, life after professional sports, the challenges many men face after retirement, and why these conversations matter.The guys then shift to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where the Montreal Canadiens are facing elimination against the Carolina Hurricanes. What has gone wrong for Montreal, why has Carolina been so dominant, and is there any path back into the series for the Canadiens? Jason and Mike break down the matchup and what Montreal must change to extend its season.They also discuss the Vegas Golden Knights' impressive sweep of the Colorado Avalanche, why Vegas may be the most complete team remaining, and what a potential Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes could look like.Plus, Fill in the Blank with Pat Puff, surprising teams for next season, the future of the Golden Knights behind the bench, and which players the crew would most like to see lift the Stanley Cup this year.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted friend, family member, mental health professional, or local crisis support service.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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