The pressure is rising in the Western Conference.

The LA Kings have fired Jim Hiller — what does this mean for their playoff hopes, and where do they go from here? Can they still find a way into the postseason?

Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are in a concerning slide. They haven’t beaten a playoff team since November. Is their grip on the Pacific Division slipping?

We also break down:

• Whether Florida’s recent play signals deeper issues

• What Minnesota’s Schmidt trade could really mean

• How Dallas could use Tyler Seguin’s LTIR flexibility

• Adjusting back to NHL pace after the Olympic break

• The latest trade rumors heading into deadline week

With the NHL Trade Deadline approaching fast, contenders are starting to feel the heat.

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Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!

The boys are back with another edition of the DFO Rundown! Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down a massive stretch in the NHL as the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ottawa Senators all find themselves on the brink of missing the playoffs — with the trade deadline just one week away.

They dive into what’s gone wrong (and right) for each team, who still has a realistic path to the postseason, and which GMs are under the most pressure heading into deadline day. From potential buyers and sellers to surprise names that could be on the move, Jason and Rupp go around the league and lay out exactly what to watch for over the next seven days.

In this episode:

• Panthers, Leafs & Sens: who still has hope and who’s already out?

• Which deadline moves could actually change a team’s season

• Teams that should sell but might hesitate

• Contenders that need to make a splash vs. those that should stand pat

• Goaltending, depth, and cap situations that will shape the market

If you’re looking for the biggest storylines, pressure points, and insider angles ahead of the NHL trade deadline, this is the show you don’t want to miss.

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The NHL trade deadline is just over a week away, and many teams are ready to make moves. Montreal wants to add a first liner, and would be willing to retain salary on Patrik Laine to help free up space to make it happen. The Rangers would listen on Vincent Trochek, although his NMC will limit potential suitors. The Lightning and Kings are two teams looking for one more specific piece to help them out this spring. And the Leafs are in a tough spot, but may decide to extend pending UFA Bobby McMann rather than trade him.

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

1:07 - Patrik Laine, Montreal wants cap space

3:26 - Vincent Trocheck

7:39 - Tampa Bay Lightning

9:42 - Mackenzie Weegar

13:00 - Leafs want to extend Bobby McMann

16:39 - St. Louis Blues, Binnington could be a target

18:48 - LA Kings

21:09 - bet365 weekly picks

22:20 - Outro

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Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!

USA stuns Canada 2–1 in overtime to win GOLD in an instant classic.

Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the Canada vs USA gold medal final, Jack Hughes’ OT winner, Connor Hellebuyck’s MVP‑level performance, and what this means for Connor McDavid and Team Canada going forward. Then they dive into the latest NHL trade deadline rumors, Jordan Binnington’s future, the Red Wings and Canadiens’ needs, and more news from around the league.

👊 Topics in this episode:

• USA vs Canada gold medal final full reaction

• Jack Hughes’ OT winner and USA’s first men’s hockey gold with NHL players since 1980

• Connor Hellebuyck’s ridiculous tournament and MVP case

• What went wrong for Canada and how McDavid handled the loss

• World Cup of Hockey and NHL players in best‑on‑best tournaments

• PWHL and women’s hockey momentum after the Olympics

• NHL trade deadline 2026 rumors and storylines

• Jordan Binnington’s trade value and possible landing spots

• What the Red Wings and Canadiens should do at the deadline

• McDavid injury update and what it means for the Oilers

• Blue Jackets coaching situation and the Penguins’ brutal schedule

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Join the DFO Rundown as Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down the Gold Medal game between Canada and USA!

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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.

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

0:32 - 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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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
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• Jordan Binnington & Blues trade conversations
• Blurred Lines — management concerns around team building
• Jordan Kyrou trade talk
• Dougie Hamilton discussion
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