The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially here

We kick things off by breaking down the teams that didn’t make the cut—what went wrong for Detroit, Columbus, the Islanders, Winnipeg, and Nashville, and what their offseason plans could look like.

We also touch on some league storylines, including San Jose’s future with Macklin Celebrini and front office buzz around Vancouver and the firing of Patrik Allvin

Then it’s time for the main event: a full Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoff preview. We go series by series with predictions, key matchups, and potential upsets—including Sens vs Hurricanes, Penguins vs Flyers, Oilers vs Ducks, and more!

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set, but the offseason is almost underway for half the league. On this episode of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition, we dive into the massive summer ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs, from their search for new leadership to the possibility of a major roster shakeup. What does the future hold for Auston Matthews, and is it finally time to consider moving Morgan Rielly? With a retool on the horizon, the pressure is on to build a contender fast.

We also head to Vancouver, where the Canucks are embracing a full rebuild amid questions about leadership, culture, and what comes next. Plus, we break down what’s ahead for the Detroit Red Wings as the Yzer-plan continues its slow build, and why the San Jose Sharks could be aggressive in reshaping their blue line. With playoff picks, offseason speculation, and insider notes from around the league, this episode

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

1:08 - Toronto Maple Leafs

6:02 - Vancouver Canucks

8:40 - Toronto Maple Leafs

11:55 - Detroit Red Wings

14:52 - San Jose Sharks

17:40 - Nico Hischier & New Jersey

19:20 - bet365 weekly picks

21:43 - Outro

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Two more teams have officially been eliminated — and the playoff race continues to tighten across the NHL.

On this episode of the DFO Rundown, we break down the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders being eliminated from playoff contention, what went wrong for both teams, and what their offseason outlook could look like.

We also dive into the Philadelphia Flyers continuing to battle down the stretch, plus a closer look at Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield and their growing impact as leaders in Montreal.

Out west, we examine the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks, why pressure continues to build in the Western Conference race, and what lies ahead as teams fight for positioning.

Plus, we cover:

• The latest on the Washington Capitals without Alex Ovechkin

• A spotlight on Justin Sourdif

• Buy or Sell debate topics from around the league

• A feature on the Kelowna Rockets

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