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Aleksander Barkov's injury has changed the conversation around the Florida Panthers, but how much should it change their playoff outlook?

On this edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys debate whether the Panthers can still be considered a playoff lock if Barkov is out for an extended period of time. That leads to a bigger question around the NHL: is any team actually a lock to make the playoffs this season?

The conversation also touches on the Senators and Maple Leafs following their matchup, while the Sabres' 1-1 start gives us another team to keep an eye on in the Atlantic Division.

The guys also play Fill In The Blank, debating whether five Atlantic teams can make the playoffs and whether Devon Levi could end up playing the most games among Edmonton's goalies this season.

Plus, we'll name the Man of the Weekend after the guys take a look at the biggest individual performances from the opening weekend of the NHL season.

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The NHL season is already delivering some major storylines, and the latest edition of Daily Faceoff Live breaks down the biggest developments from around the league.

The guys react to Matthew Knies making his Columbus Blue Jackets debut, Aleksander Barkov's injury in Florida and Igor Shesterkin scoring a goalie goal.

They also discuss Jon Cooper's comments after Tampa Bay's game and whether the Lightning could once again find themselves dealing with the pressure that has surrounded the team in recent seasons.

The show also dives into Gary Bettman's comments about the evolution of no-trade clauses and Allan Walsh's response, before David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the show to discuss Connor Hellebuyck, Nikishin, Matt Larkin and Simon Edvinsson.

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The NHL season is underway, and the pressure is already building around some of the league's top contenders.

The guys start by looking at the Penguins and Flyers after Pittsburgh throttled Philadelphia, before turning their attention to the Golden Knights and Alex Pietrangelo's new two-year extension. Vegas has done a lot of work to keep its core together, and with so many players locked up for multiple seasons, the Golden Knights appear to have extended their window to compete for another few years.

That leads into a discussion about which teams are facing the most pressure to get off to a strong start. Are the Edmonton Oilers under more pressure than anyone else in the NHL, or should teams like Colorado and Vegas be feeling the same urgency as Stanley Cup contenders? The guys also debate whether the Blackhawks can reach 90 points this season as Chicago takes on Utah.

Jeff Marek joins the show for another edition of The Sheet, discussing Montreal's offseason after missing out on Marchenko, Shane Wright, Detroit's situation with Edvinsson and which teams around the NHL are quietly facing more pressure than people realize. Plus, more from around the NHL on Daily Faceoff Live.

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The NHL season is underway, and we're already getting our first real look at some of the biggest storylines of the 2026-27 season.

The guys share their first impressions from opening night, including an early look at Gavin McKenna, Kirill Marchenko, the Maple Leafs' offensive struggles against Montreal, Patrick Kane turning back the clock, and the Bruins getting an impressive win with JJ Peterka making an early impact.

The Oilers are also a major focus as the guys get Hutt's opinion on Tristan Jarry's performance and continue the conversation around the pressure facing Edmonton to get off to a strong start.

The show also features the latest edition of The % Game, with the guys debating Toronto's playoff chances and whether Vancouver could finish at the bottom of the NHL. Steven Ellis joins to discuss McKenna's debut, his Calder Trophy pick and the group of 2026 draft picks who made their NHL clubs.

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The NHL season is officially underway, and we've already got a blockbuster trade to talk about.

The guys break down the deal involving Marchenko and Knies, including why the teams made the move, what the thinking was behind getting rid of Knies, and what Marchenko's ceiling could be after several strong seasons at 5-on-5.

We also make our bold predictions for the Eastern and Western Conferences, including a surprising take on the Panthers, both Pennsylvania teams potentially missing the playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets making the postseason, and Glen Gulutzan potentially becoming the first coach fired this season.

Steve Peters joins the show to break down the NHL's teams with new coaches, including Edmonton, the Islanders, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vegas and Vancouver. We discuss which teams could get the biggest boost from a new voice behind the bench, whether Jim Hiller can maximize Toronto's forward group, and whether a team could follow the same path Vegas did last season.

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The NHL season is finally here!

On the first true Daily Faceoff Live of the 2026-27 season, the crew gets set for puck drop by looking at some of the biggest storylines and questions heading into the new year. The guys discuss Adam Fantilli's long-term extension with Columbus before ranking the four divisions based on which one is most likely to produce this season's Stanley Cup champion.

They also dive into some of the biggest milestones on the horizon, including whether Alex Ovechkin can reach 1,000 career goals and if Sidney Crosby can reach 100 points this season. JD Young from Locked On Sharks joins the show to discuss Macklin Celebrini and the pressure facing the Sharks heading into the season.

The crew also answers another round of #AskDFO, checks out what's on the menu, kicks off a new weekly bet365 betting competition, and wraps things up with Garbage Time and the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup rings.

The 2026-27 NHL season is finally here.

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The NHL season is almost here, and there are already plenty of major storylines to discuss.

On today's Daily Faceoff Live, we look at Mike Babcock's impact on the Edmonton Oilers during training camp, including his approach to accountability with veterans like Leon Draisaitl and his patience with some of Edmonton's younger players.

We also discuss Brady Tkachuk's departure from Ottawa after Senators owner Michael Andlauer made his first public comments about the trade, including his comments about Tkachuk's family and the decision to ultimately play with his brother in Florida.

Plus, we discuss the NHL's expansion talks, our early impressions of Jim Hiller, the biggest concerns surrounding his roster and whether the Morgan Rielly situation could become awkward.

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Drake Batherson, Cutter Gauthier and Ryan Leonard have all secured major long-term contracts as NHL teams lock up key pieces ahead of the new season.

We break down what the three deals mean for the Senators, Ducks and Capitals, including Gauthier's massive six-year, $81 million extension after a 41-goal season, Batherson's new deal in Ottawa and Leonard's long-term future in Washington.

Who made the biggest commitment, and what do these contracts tell us about how teams are valuing their young stars?

Plus, Sean Avery joins Daily Faceoff Live to discuss his new show, New York Rangers and more.

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Two young NHL stars just cashed in.

Minten signs a 7-year, $7.2 million AAV deal, while Buium lands an 8-year, $9.38 million AAV contract. With the window for 8-year extensions closing, who could be the next NHL player to get a long-term deal? Denton Mateychuk is one name to watch.

Plus, Brock Seguin joins Daily Faceoff Live for a 2026-27 fantasy hockey preview, including the latest fantasy tools, the team that has stood out during his previews, how to approach the Washington Capitals, the elite fantasy goalie tier, late-round targets and how to handle disgruntled players like Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin.

Plus, your #AskDFO questions and Garbage Time.

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Luke Evangelista has been TRADED to the New Jersey Devils, while Eeli Tolvanen is heading to New York.

On today’s Daily Faceoff Live, we break down the latest NHL moves and what they mean for the Devils, Predators and Rangers.

Why did Nashville decide to move on from Evangelista despite having plenty of cap space? And what does Tolvanen bring to a New York Rangers team that made some intriguing moves this offseason?

Plus, we discuss Cale Makar’s massive new contract and whether the term and dollars came as a surprise.

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