With Nicklas Backstrom releasing a statement announcing that he will be taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals, Frank Seravalli & Tyler Yaremchuk discuss this shocking development.

Currently holding third place in the Pacific Division, Frank and Tyler give their analysis on the strong start to the season for the Los Angeles Kings.

Former NHLer Luke Gazdic joins the show for another edition of "The Players Room."

0:00 - Opening

1:54 - Backstrom Takes Leave

5:51 - Back on their throne

10:51 - Hughes Shines

13:43 - Hanifin Update

16:27 - The Players Room : Luke Gazdic

23:25 - AskDFO

25:00 - Betano Daily Bets

26:30 - Garbage Time

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Want to read Frank's piece on Chris Snow? You can find it here: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/brad-treliving-remembers-chris-snow-in-his-battle-with-als-i-watched-him-fight-so-hard-for-so-long

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