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 by position:

• Goaltending duel: Hellebuyck vs Binnington

• Blue line battle and puck movement

• Can Canada slow down Quinn Hughes?

• Macklin Celebrini’s impact on the big stage

• Special teams: power play vs penalty kill

• Coaching decisions and line matching in a one-game showdown

We also touch on the women’s gold medal game, what it means for international hockey, and wrap up with our full predictions on who takes home gold in Milan.

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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.

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0:00 - Intro

0:32 - Crazy quarterfinals in Milan

9:38 - Geno Malkin extension talks coming soon

11:52 - Blues have a lot to sell off

14:30 - Fiala injury changes things for LA

16:56 - LA still looking at Elias Pettersson

19:59 - David's final thoughts

21:21 - Outro

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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 Canada’s depth and speed?

On the American side, we dive into the ice-time distribution, which players are carrying the load, and whether the usage trends could impact performance going forward.

We also touch on:

• Sweden’s performance so far
• Josh Morrissey’s injury situation and what it could mean
• Brad Marchand in Buy or Sell
• A little hockey history to wrap it up
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Full Round Robin recap, lineup analysis, and tournament storylines — all in one episode.

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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 look at players who could be raising their trade value on the international stage, management concerns around roster construction, and the latest rumours involving Jordan Binnington, Jordan Kyrou, Dougie Hamilton, and more as the trade deadline begins to take shape.

🔥 In Today’s Episode:

• Early Milan Games observations & tournament storylines
• Canada vs Czechia reaction & lineup discussions
• Managing ice-time in high-pressure international play
• Women’s tournament update — Canada concerns & USA dominance
• Fill in the Blank (bet365)
• Jordan Binnington & Blues trade conversations
• Blurred Lines — management concerns around team building
• Jordan Kyrou trade talk
• Dougie Hamilton discussion
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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 Matthews might be deployed on the international stage.

We go line by line, talk special teams, and debate which players are locks, which guys are on the bubble, and who could be surprise cuts or late additions.

We also zoom out to the bigger picture of the NHL season. From star performances and breakout players to struggling teams and surprise contenders, we connect the dots between what’s happening right now in the league and who’s helping (or hurting) their chances.

You’ll hear discussion on how different playing styles translate to international ice, which coaches and systems give players an edge, and how front offices will juggle injury risk vs. NHL playoff pushes.

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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 tighter across the league, the guys break down why we’re seeing more one-goal battles and what that means for teams trying to hang on down the stretch. We also dig into the blockbuster buzz around Artemi Panarin heading to Los Angeles and what that move could do to the Western Conference power balance.

Elsewhere, the Columbus Blue Jackets are making a surprising push, the Pittsburgh Penguins are fighting to stay alive, and the Nashville Predators face some big organizational questions moving forward. Plus — who exactly are the Seattle Kraken right now, and what direction are they headed?

We wrap things up with Fill in the Blank (bet365), discuss whether Aleksander Barkov should return, and touch on the buzz surrounding the Milan Games.

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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 the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Artemi Panarin traded to LA

3:29 - The power of no-move clauses

8:43 - What's next for LA

10:55 - Nick Bjugstad traded to New Jersey

13:12 - GMs are still busy though the freeze

16:34 - bet365 picks of the week

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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 then discuss how everyone analyzes the game differently and why watching from different angles can be so valuable for players and fans alike. How can the NHL improve its camera work to better showcase the game?

The Sabres look primed to bring playoff hockey back to Buffalo. They’ve opened up a gap on Florida in the Eastern wild card race—but are they ready to handle the pressure down the stretch?

We also touch on the underperforming St. Louis Blues and the overperforming Seattle Kraken. What will the playoff picture look like in the West?

After Buy or Sell, Jeff and Jason wrap up the pod by discussing the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes.

0:00 – Intro

1:00 – Olympic injuries (USA & Sweden)

5:00 – Celebrini high-stick call overturned

7:15 – Minnesota Wild breakdown

10:00 – Changing angles & game analysis

20:30 – More Wild playoff talk

25:15 – Sabres in / Panthers out?

32:50 – Blues struggles & Robert Thomas

40:00 – Seattle Kraken surprising season

43:30 – Buy or Sell

55:00 – Artemi Panarin “free agency” discussion

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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 game. The penalty wasn't overturned but Gregs and Rupper think this gave him a lot of credibility around the league. 

Edmonton's win marks the first three-game win streak this season. Crazy to think they're tied with Vegas on points atop the Pacific with no major win streaks. 

The guys look at all the loser points from games that go to overtime and some rules that could help the overtime, so more games don't go all the way to a shootout. 

Janaury has set the NHL record for the most hat tricks in a month in NHL history. 

Alex Tuch had a hat trick last night for the Buffalo Sabres as Alex Lyon picked up his 10th straight win for the streaking Sabres as they beat LA 4-1. What could the Sabres do at the trade deadline?

Gregor and Rupp both think the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff hopes are DONE. What's next for the Maple Leafs?

The Florida Panthers are another team that made the playoffs last year that are still looking on from the outside. Aleksander Barkov isn't back yet and Sergei Bobrovsky has been struggling. Are the two-time defending champs in danger of missing the playoffs?

The Colorado Avalanche are in a rut right now and with plenty of players going to the Olympics and a condensed schedule after the break. Gregor thinks the Avs need some more size on their backend and Rupper looks at their lack of powerplay success.

Florida and Colorado both have multiple players going to the Olympics but very condensed schedules after the break. Are the Panthers schedule concerns a dagger to their playoff chances?

Patrick Kane broke Mike Modano's record for the most points by an American-born player. Gregor and Rupp rip on the American-born versus American points leader records.

Pat joins the show for another edition of Fillin the Blank:

• _____ is the most likely to beat the Colorado Avalanche to win the Western Conference
• _____ could usurp Nathan MacKinnon for the Rocket
• At -500 to make the playoffs and +350 to not make it, the Buffalo Sabres ______ the playoffs

Buffalo, Detroit, Montreal, and Anaheim highlight some fanbases the guys think would be electric atmospheres for home playoff series with their droughts.

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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 David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.

0:00 - Intro

0:33 - New York Islanders

3:05 - New York Rangers & Artemi Panarin

7:23 - Nazem Kadri

9:20 - Toronto turmoil

16:05 - Montreal Canadiens

19:46 - Winnipeg Jets

23:03 - Vancouver Canucks and Evander Kane

29:27 - Anaheim Ducks

32:03 - bet365 pick of the week

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