DFORundown

DFORundown

Frank Seravalli & Jason Gregor take you around the world of hockey in under an hour with analysis, breaking stories, and exclusive interviews!

Canucks' Jim Rutherford & breaking down round one 16/05/2022

The DFO Rundown : Canucks' Jim Rutherford & breaking down round one

Canucks' Jim Rutherford & breaking down round one What a wild weekend around the NHL! We witnessed five game sevens over the last two days and each one came with a lot of drama! Frank and Jason touched on what we saw on Friday and Saturday and gave their takes on how each series ended up playing out. Connor McDavid was sensational, Johnny Gaudreau....

Ep. 128: Let's Play Seven! PLUS: An interview with Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong 13/05/2022

The DFO Rundown : Ep. 128: Let's Play Seven! PLUS: An interview with Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong

Ep. 128: Let's Play Seven! PLUS: An interview with Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong WHAT A NIGHT OF PLAYOFF ACTION! Jason and Frank stayed up late to recap what we saw from around the league tonight. The Leafs and Lightning had an OT thriller, the Oilers hung on to force seven vs the Kings, the Bruins and Canes will also play one more game, and the Blues bounced the wild! MADNESS!....

Ep. 125: A full playoff preview! 02/05/2022

THE PLAYOFFS ARE FINALLY HERE! Frank and Jason went through every single series and gave their thoughts on every single series ahead of the first batch of games tonight.

The Panthers look like a juggernaut, the Leafs are facing a crazy amount of pressure, the Rangers might be getting overlooked, a playoff Battle of Alberta could be coming soon, and are the Avs primed for a deep run? Or are they a team that could fall victim to a classic Stanley Cup Playoffs upset?

They broke it all down throughout the course of the show.

Ep. 125: A full playoff preview! THE PLAYOFFS ARE FINALLY HERE! Frank and Jason went through every single series and gave their thoughts on every single series ahead of the first batch of games tonight. The Panthers look like a juggernaut, the Leafs are facing a crazy amount of pressure, the Rangers might be getting overlooked, a p...

Ep. 124: An Interview with longtime NHL official Brad Meier! 29/04/2022

The final day of the regular season is here and there is plenty to play for on the last full day of NHL action. A handful of seeds in the Eastern Conference are still up for grabs so what happens tonight will have a big impact on round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking a little bit about what is on the line tonight and which potential matchups could intrigue them. They also talked about the President's Trophy and the bad reputation it seems to have among some fans.

They were then joined by recently retired NHL referee Brad Meier! Brad officiated over 1400 NHL games and recently worked his final one. He talked about how he got into officiating and shared some great stories from his career. He shared some insight into what the travel is like for a ref, what is was like working through the pandemic, and he shared a wild story about his time in Sochi for the Olympics.

Ep. 124: An Interview with longtime NHL official Brad Meier! The final day of the regular season is here and there is plenty to play for on the last full day of NHL action. A handful of seeds in the Eastern Conference are still up for grabs so what happens tonight will have a big impact on round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Frank and Jason started the pod...

Ep. 123: Pretenders, Contenders, Darkhorses, and the Elite Cup Contenders 25/04/2022

Kick your week off with a new episode of The DFO Rundown! It's the final week of the regular season and the 16 playoff spots are almost locked up. Jason and Frank started the show by talking about the crushing loss that the Vegas Golden Knights suffered last night and why that organization has become pretty unlikable.

With the 16 teams pretty much set, they went on the put the teams into four tiers. They went from pretenders to dark horse Cup candidates to plausible winners before wrapping up with the teams they view as elite. Certain teams are heating up and both Frank and Jason gave their thoughts on who they like heading into the postseason. They wrapped up the show with Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash and also Frank shared the bets he's sweating out down the stretch!

Ep. 123: Pretenders, Contenders, Darkhorses, and the Elite Cup Contenders Kick your week off with a new episode of The DFO Rundown! It's the final week of the regular season and the 16 playoff spots are almost locked up. Jason and Frank started the show by talking about the crushing loss that the Vegas Golden Knights suffered last night and why that organization has becom...

Ep. 122: Remembering Guy Lafleur & former NHLer Hal Gill joins the show! 22/04/2022

The DFO Rundown : Ep. 122: Remembering Guy Lafleur & former NHLer Hal Gill joins the show!

Ep. 122: Remembering Guy Lafleur & former NHLer Hal Gill joins the show! Today's episode of the DFO Rundown started off on a sombre note as Frank and Jason talked about the passing of Guy Lafleur. They talked about his legacy both around hockey and in Montreal. They both had some unique stories to pass along about the Hockey Hall of Famer and Gregor marvelled at some of....

Ep. 121: Can we just start the playoffs already? 18/04/2022

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here and it features the return of Frank Seravalli! He and Gregor dug into the playoff race in the Western Conference and how the regular season feels like it's dragging on a little bit. That led to Frank saying that the NHL needs to change the way its point system works. They also talked about some teams in the East that have playoff spots locked up but are really limping to the finish line.

Ep. 121: Can we just start the playoffs already? A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here and it features the return of Frank Seravalli! He and Gregor dug into the playoff race in the Western Conference and how the regular season feels like it's dragging on a little bit. That led to Frank saying that the NHL needs to change the way its point syste...

Ep. 120: Dirty money, tarnished legacies & hockey 15/04/2022

Jason Gregor was running solo today on The DFO Rundown as Frank took some time off. To kick off today's episode, Jason talked about the playoff picture and also the unfortunate passing of NHL legend Mike Bossy.

He then welcomed in Vesa Rantanen from Ilta-Sanomat in Finland. Vesa covers sports in Finland and talked about the impact that the Russian war on Ukraine on both life in Finland and hockey. Jokerit has pulled out of the KHL and that's a result of their ties to Russian money. The fallout from this is very deep with plenty of deep connections to the hockey world.

Ep. 120: Dirty money, tarnished legacies & hockey Jason Gregor was running solo today on The DFO Rundown as Frank took some time off. To kick off today's episode, Jason talked about the playoff picture and also the unfortunate passing of NHL legend Mike Bossy. He then welcomed in Vesa Rantanen from Ilta-Sanomat in Finland. Vesa covers sports in Fin...

Ep. 119: Playoff Races, Burning ELC's & Buy or Sell! 11/04/2022

Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank dug into some of the races that are really heating up as we head down the stretch. The LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights are now neck-and-neck in the Pacific division and out in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers suddenly have a shot at catching the Hurricanes for the Metro Division title.

They also talked about the flurry of college players signing with their NHL teams this weekend and how some players will have the first year of their ELC's burnt and others may not.

They also talked about Auston Matthews continuing his insane run and how that ties in to a handful of awards races in the NHL. Gregor also shared who's on the short list for the Hart Trophy in his mind. Frank also has a theory on why offense is up.

Ep. 119: Playoff Races, Burning ELC's & Buy or Sell! Today on The DFO Rundown, Jason and Frank dug into some of the races that are really heating up as we head down the stretch. The LA Kings and Vegas Golden Knights are now neck-and-neck in the Pacific division and out in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers suddenly have a shot at catching the Hurrica...

Ep. 118: Insane awards races & a chat with 70-goal man Bernie Nicholls 08/04/2022

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to carry you into the weekend! Jason and Frank started today by talking about Auston Matthew's crazy run and where he might finish the season. They also talked about the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning and then they got to some very complicated awards races.

They also talked to 17-year NHL Bernie Nicholls who has not only popped home 50-goals in a season, but he's one of the few NHLers to ever score 70-goals in a single season. He compared scoring goals in his era to today's game and also talked about his illustrious career and shared a funny nutrition fact about Wayne Gretzky.

Ep. 118: Insane awards races & a chat with 70-goal man Bernie Nicholls A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to carry you into the weekend! Jason and Frank started today by talking about Auston Matthew's crazy run and where he might finish the season. They also talked about the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning and then they got to some very complicated awards races. T...

Ep.117: Yandle's streak ends, the Beagle incident & Draisaitl joins the 50/50 club! 04/04/2022

Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli kick off the week by recapping all the big stories from a wild weekend in the NHL, and there was a lot to get to.

Ep.117: Yandle's streak ends, the Beagle incident & Draisaitl joins the 50/50 club! Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli kick off the week by recapping all the big stories from a wild weekend in the NHL, and there was a lot to get to. They started the pod by giving their takes on the Flyers' decision to healthy scratch Keith Yandle and end his NHL-record iron man streak. Was it fair or...

Ep. 115: Frank is live from Florida! 28/03/2022

Jason Gregor is sitting in snowy Edmonton, Alberta and Frank Seravalli is literally doing the show from a beach in Florida. Sometimes life isn't fair, but the guys put that aside and dug in to talk a little hockey on a Monday morning.

They started by talking about the upcoming GM meetings and what's going to be brought up for debate. The main thing is potential changes to the LTIR loophole that teams like Tampa Bay and Vegas have exposed in recent years. There are some other things that will be discussed and Frank shared those.

They also took a quick look at the playoff races before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in the Blank delivered by DoorDash.

Ep. 115: Frank is live from Florida! Jason Gregor is sitting in snowy Edmonton, Alberta and Frank Seravalli is literally doing the show from a beach in Florida. Sometimes life isn't fair, but the guys put that aside and dug in to talk a little hockey on a Monday morning. They started by talking about the upcoming GM meetings and what's...

Ep. 114: The Post Deadline Recap 25/03/2022

The trade deadline has come and gone, and that means our boy Frank Seravalli has finally been able to get some sleep. He and Jason Gregor broke down what happened in the days leading up to the deadline and the big day itself. They talked about teams that were active, the contenders that made big splashes, and how things unfolded on Monday. They also talked about some teams that sat still and wondered if that was the right move.

Before getting into the deadline talk, Gregor got to watch his nephew Noah play in-person for the first time at the NHL level last night as the San Jose Sharks rolled into Edmonton. It was an emotional night at Rogers Place as Gregor explained.

They also welcomed in Tyler Yaremchuk for Buy or Sell, presented by DoorDash!

Ep. 114: The Post Deadline Recap The trade deadline has come and gone, and that means our boy Frank Seravalli has finally been able to get some sleep. He and Jason Gregor broke down what happened in the days leading up to the deadline and the big day itself. They talked about teams that were active, the contenders that made big spl...

Ep. 113: The Ultimate Trade Deadline Preview (All 32 Teams!) 18/03/2022

The deadline is almost here! It's been a wild few days around the league with some big moves and signings already going down. Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking about what we saw go down this week with the Panthers acquiring Chiarot and more!

From there, they went through every single team in the Eastern Conference and talked about what their deadline plans could be. The eight playoff teams are already locked it and it is crystal clear who the buyers and sellers are, but still, there are a handful of GMs who could surprise us by making a big splash ahead of the deadline.

After going through the Metro and Atlantic, they took a break and brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank! He asked them about the goalie market, the Hertl extension, and who could be a surprise team at the deadline.

From there, they went through every team in the Western Conference as well, starting with the Central Division where the potential playoff teams have one goal in mind: taking down the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs themselves could be busy as well. They also hit on the Pacific Division where a few teams have big decisions to make.

Ep. 113: The Ultimate Trade Deadline Preview (All 32 Teams!) The deadline is almost here! It's been a wild few days around the league with some big moves and signings already going down. Frank and Jason started the podcast off by talking about what we saw go down this week with the Panthers acquiring Chiarot and more!   From there, they went through every si...

Ep. 112: Talking Trade Deadline and more with LA Kings PresidentLuc Robitaille 14/03/2022

Jason and Frank recapped a busy weekend around the NHL. The Heritage Classic got heated, Matthews might get suspended, and the Golden Knights are falling apart. There is no shortage of storylines as enter the final week of play before the trade deadline.

Today's guest was HHOFer and LA Kings President Luc Robitaille! Luc talked about his experiences being traded as an NHLer and how his team could look to handle things ahead of the trade deadline. The Kings have been one of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season and they could very well be a team that makes a splash before next Monday. He also had some great stories from his illustrious NHL career.

After the interview with Luc, Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in with a new edition of Buy or Sell!

Ep. 112: Talking Trade Deadline and more with LA Kings PresidentLuc Robitaille Jason and Frank recapped a busy weekend around the NHL. The Heritage Classic got heated, Matthews might get suspended, and the Golden Knights are falling apart. There is no shortage of storylines as enter the final week of play before the trade deadline. Today's guest was HHOFer and LA Kings Preside...

Ep. 111: Goaltending woes, Eichel's shot at the Sabres & the great term debate! 11/03/2022

Jason and Frank are here to bring you into the weekend with another hour of hockey talk on The DFO Rundown! They kicked off today's episode by looking back at a wild Thursday night in the NHL.

From there, they got into three teams that are facing issues between the pipes. The Leafs' problems aren't getting any better any time soon, the Golden Knights have sent Robin Lehner back to Vegas with a lower-body injury (Dr. Seravalli gave his diagnosis), and the Oilers might be running with Stuart Skinner and Mikko Koskinen.

They both also gave their thoughts on what Jack Eichel had to say about his return to Buffalo. Did he go too far? Does the NHL benefit from this?

Before bringing in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, Frank and Jason got into a big debate about whether or not the NHL should introduce a term limit for contracts.

Ep. 111: Goaltending woes, Eichel's shot at the Sabres & the great term debate! Jason and Frank are here to bring you into the weekend with another hour of hockey talk on The DFO Rundown! They kicked off today's episode by looking back at a wild Thursday night in the NHL. From there, they got into three teams that are facing issues between the pipes. The Leafs' problems aren't....

Ep. 110: The Stars are rolling, Nick Schmaltz makes history, and the Leafs still need a goalie 07/03/2022

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the work week! Jason and Frank started the show off by talking about the incredible weekend that Jason Robertson and the Stars had. They were a playoff bubble team just a week ago and now they'll have some big decisions to make at the deadline. They won't want to be sellers but they have a handful of impact players who are on expiring contracts.

Nick Schmaltz also had himself quite the weekend. He became just the 45th player in NHL history to record seven points in a single game. Gregor did a deep dive into the history of seven-point performances.

From there, they got into the mushy middle that currently exists in the Western Conference, the Canucks chances, the Leafs goaltending, and Tyler Yaremchuk hopped in for a new edition of Fill in The Blank!

Ep. 110: The Stars are rolling, Nick Schmaltz makes history, and the Leafs still need a goalie A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to take you into the work week! Jason and Frank started the show off by talking about the incredible weekend that Jason Robertson and the Stars had. They were a playoff bubble team just a week ago and now they'll have some big decisions to make at the deadlin...

Ep. 109: Talking goalies, the trade market, and Buy or Sell! 04/03/2022

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to bring you into the weekend and it was a spicy one. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli dug into what was a spirited Thursday night in the NHL with Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Point both getting into it. It's officially playoff race season around the league and they talked about the seeding in the NHL and how they think the NHL could potentially improve the playoffs.

From there, they talked about a pair of Canadian teams with goaltending problems and what they could do to solve them ahead of the deadline. They also talked about who will be the big buyers this year and why it may just be a buyers' market.

The other big news this week was that Kyle Davidson had the interim tag removed in Chicago and officially became the 10th GM in franchise history.

Tyler Yaremchuk also joined the show for a new edition of Buy or Sell delivered by DoorDash!

Ep. 109: Talking goalies, the trade market, and Buy or Sell! A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here to bring you into the weekend and it was a spicy one. Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli dug into what was a spirited Thursday night in the NHL with Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Point both getting into it. It's officially playoff race season around the league a...

Ep. 108: Tanner Jeannot = Good Saskatchewan Boy 28/02/2022

We got a very exciting interview to kick off the week on The DFO Rundown as we welcomed Nashville Predators rookie sensation Tanner Jeannot to the show. He's fresh off scoring in the Stadium Series last night and he talked about the experience of playing in an outdoor game, which is something he considered to be his Welcome to the NHL moment.

He also talked about his path from Oxbow, Saskatchewan to the NHL. He was never drafted and he had to grind to make it to the league and now he's on pace to set the Nashville Predators rookie goal-scoring record. He also talked about the influence of his parents, having them at the outdoor game, and becoming a father!

Before the interview with Jeannot, they talked about what could come from the IIHF and the situation with Russia, the wild game between the Leafs and Red Wings on Saturday night, and Tyler Yaremchuk joined for 'Fill in the Blank'!

Ep. 108: Tanner Jeannot = Good Saskatchewan Boy We got a very exciting interview to kick off the week on The DFO Rundown as we welcomed Nashville Predators rookie sensation Tanner Jeannot to the show. He's fresh off scoring in the Stadium Series last night and he talked about the experience of playing in an outdoor game, which is something he con...

Ep. 107: Welcoming Matt Larkin to Daily Faceoff! 25/02/2022

The DFO Rundown : Ep. 107: Welcoming Matt Larkin to Daily Faceoff!

Ep. 107: Welcoming Matt Larkin to Daily Faceoff! It was an exciting week at Daily Faceoff as we welcomed Matt Larkin to our team! He joined the show and took his "first shift" with the DFO team. We got to know Matt on a bit of a personal level. We talked about where he's been in his career, what he does in his spare time, and for the first time ev...

Ep. 106: The Central Division Race & It's Hard Being a Ref 21/02/2022

It's a holiday Monday edition of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason got things going by talking about the trade that happened over the weekend between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes. They explained why this is one of those deals that just made sense for both sides. From there, they got into the Coyotes rebuild and arena situation. Gregor gave his take on how long he believes a proper rebuild really takes.

They then dug into the Western Conference playoff race and talked about a pair of struggling teams in Nashville and Dallas. That naturally brought them to talking about playoff seeding and the idea of the NHL adding a play-in tournament. They also hit on the Canucks heading into the trade deadline and what Jim Rutherford and his group could be looking to do.

To wrap things up, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for a new edition of 'Fill in the Blank' delivered by DoorDash!

Ep. 106: The Central Division Race & It's Hard Being a Ref It's a holiday Monday edition of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason got things going by talking about the trade that happened over the weekend between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes. They explained why this is one of those deals that just made sense for both sides. From there, they got in...

Ep. 105: New Trade Targets List & Former NHLer Jason Strudwick Joins The Show! 18/02/2022

Another Friday edition of the DFO Rundown is here! Today on the pod, Jason and Frank welcomed in former NHLer Jason Strudwick. He played 674 games in the NHL and a few seasons in Europe and the result is him having a lot of stories to share. He got into being teammates with the likes of Jaromir Jagr, Sean Avery, and Henrik Lundqvist. He also got into his favourite coaches from his playing career and who his favourite defensemen to watch right now are. He also talked a little bit about his media career.

Before getting into the interview with 'Struddy' the guys talked about the latest surrounding the Vancouver Canucks and the decision they have to make between JT Miller and Brock Boeser. They also had a new edition of 'Buy or Sell' delivered by DoorDash! Tyler Yaremchuk asked them about Chariot, Schiefele, and the Ottawa Senators.

Ep. 105: New Trade Targets List & Former NHLer Jason Strudwick Joins The Show! Another Friday edition of the DFO Rundown is here! Today on the pod, Jason and Frank welcomed in former NHLer Jason Strudwick. He played 674 games in the NHL and a few seasons in Europe and the result is him having a lot of stories to share. He got into being teammates with the likes of Jaromir Jagr...

Ep. 104: Love & Trade Talk Is In The Air 14/02/2022

Kick-off your week with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason started off the podcast with some talk about the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. There was also some talk about which one of them is going to cave to their families first and get a puppy.
From there they dug into some trade talk starting with the Colorado Avalanche, who are on a historic heater right now. Will they make a big splash? What are they looking for? Those are the questions they looked at. They also touched on one of the powerhouse teams in the Eastern Conference: the Carolina Hurricanes. Last deadline Don Waddell just missed on some deals and he could be hungry to make a big addition this year.
They also had an extended conversation about the values of depth players. There are some fascinating situations around the league and some players who some teams could view as their versions of Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman. Frank and Jason both shared some surprising names that could fetch first-round picks at the deadline.

Ep. 104: Love & Trade Talk Is In The Air Kick-off your week with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown! Frank and Jason started off the podcast with some talk about the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. There was also some talk about which one of them is going to cave to their families first and get a puppy.    From there they dug into so...

Ep. 101: Mid-Season Awards & Trade Deadline Chatter 31/01/2022

The DFO Rundown : Ep. 101: Mid-Season Awards & Trade Deadline Chatter

Ep. 101: Mid-Season Awards & Trade Deadline Chatter Today on The DFO Rundown, Frank Seravalli and Jason Gregor dug into the biggest stories from around the NHL. The Flyers are struggling along right now and the two wondered about the future of GM Chuck Fletcher. They also hit on the vacant GM job in Anaheim before getting to some trade deadline chatt...

Ep. 100: HHOFer Adam Oates on his career, being a skills coach, and the Michigan 28/01/2022

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Frank and Jason started the show off by talking about Evander Kane officially joining the Edmonton Oilers.

Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by Door Dash!

They also welcomed in Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates. He had a tremendous playing career that spanned 19 years and saw him play with seven different NHL teams. He talked to us about his time as a player, a Head Coach, and now as a skills coach. He works with a lot of the best players in the NHL and helps them take their games to the next level. He gave us some insight into how he helps players improve on things like board battles, faceoffs, and breakouts. He also gave his take on "The Michigan".

Ep. 100: HHOFer Adam Oates on his career, being a skills coach, and the Michigan A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here! Frank and Jason started the show off by talking about Evander Kane officially joining the Edmonton Oilers. Tyler Yaremchuk also stopped by for a new edition of Fill in the Blank, delivered by Door Dash! They also welcomed in Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates.....

Ep. 99: Weekend Recap & a chat with Team USA Head Coach Joel Johnson 24/01/2022

Start your week off with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. To start things off, the two talked about the racist incident that occurred in the ECHL on Saturday night involving Jacob Panetta and Jordan Subban.

From there, they hit on the NHL's iron man streak, which Keith Yandle could break tonight with game 965. It's currently held by Doug Jarvis and Frank interviewed him for a story on Daily Faceoff earlier this week. Also, what's the latest on the Flyers (will they move Claude Giroux?) and a new edition of Buy or Sell with Tyler Yaremchuk.

After that, Gregor had a chance to chat with Team USA Women's Hockey Head Coach Joel Johnson. They talked about the rivalry with Team Canada, what their roster looks like heading into the Beijing Games, and the Olympic experience. Joel has a unique coaching history himself. He's not just a hockey coach and has led golf and soccer teams at the collegiate level. He talked about how he adapts, what lessons he carries over, and his coaching philosophies.

Ep. 99: Weekend Recap & a chat with Team USA Head Coach Joel Johnson Start your week off with a brand new episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli. To start things off, the two talked about the racist incident that occurred in the ECHL on Saturday night involving Jacob Panetta and Jordan Subban. From there, they hit on the NHL's iron man strea...

Ep. 98: Frank Seravalli in COVID Protocol (plus an E. Kane update, the Oilers, and the Habs) 21/01/2022

On today's episode of the pod, Frank shared that he tested positive for COVID-19 this week and talked about just how hard the virus has hit him. Gregor shared some odd home remedies for how he gets over illness.

From there, they got into the hockey talk starting with an update on the Evander Kane situation. Could he be an Oiler soon? The team in Edmonton could certainly use the help and more changes than just a Kane signing could be coming. They also hit on the new schedule and some of the decisions that the NHL made.

They also hit on the Montreal Canadiens and their rough season... will it lead to Shane Wright? After a little bit of draft talk, they brought in Tyler Yaremchuk for Fill in The Blank presented by Door Dash.

Ep. 98: Frank Seravalli in COVID Protocol (plus an E. Kane update, the Oilers, and the Habs) On today's episode of the pod, Frank shared that he tested positive for COVID-19 this week and talked about just how hard the virus has hit him. Gregor shared some odd home remedies for how he gets over illness. From there, they got into the hockey talk starting with an update on the Evander Kane si...

Ep. 97: The Oilers are crumbling & we talked with Glenn Healy! 17/01/2022

It was the Connor McDavid episode of The DFO Rundown and it was fitting considering what happened in Edmonton over the weekend. The Oilers blew a 3-1 lead to the Senators and things are getting out of hand in Alberta's capital city. Jason and Frank talked about that off the top and Tyler Yaremchuk had a new round of Buy or Sell.

They then welcomed in former NHLer Glenn Healy to talk about an exciting new partnership between our friends at Pointsbet Canada and the NHL Alumni Association! He also shared some great stories from his legendary NHL career!

Ep. 97: The Oilers are crumbling & we talked with Glenn Healy! It was the Connor McDavid episode of The DFO Rundown and it was fitting considering what happened in Edmonton over the weekend. The Oilers blew a 3-1 lead to the Senators and things are getting out of hand in Alberta's capital city. Jason and Frank talked about that off the top and Tyler Yaremchuk h...

Ep. 96: ASG snubs & a mental health chat with Tyler Smith! 14/01/2022

A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here. Jason and Frank started off the show by talking about just how odd the lack of a playoff race in the East is. Gregor had some numbers to show how unique the gap is between the haves & the have nots. They also hit on the Evander Kane situation and what kind of suspension he could face.

They also welcomed in Tyler Smith, one of the surviving member of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, who talked about his journey and some mental health initiatives that he's started.

Ep. 96: ASG snubs & a mental health chat with Tyler Smith! A new episode of The DFO Rundown is here. Jason and Frank started off the show by talking about just how odd the lack of a playoff race in the Eastern Conference is. Gregor had some numbers to show how unique the gap is between the haves and the have nots. They also hit on the Evander Kane situation...

Ep. 95: The Evander Kane Situation & Trevor Daley Joins The Show! 10/01/2022

Another week and another episode of The DFO Rundown is here! To start things off today, Jason and Frank talked about the Evander Kane situation and whether or not Kane will be back in the NHL this season.

They were also joined by Trevor Daley who talked about his appearance in the ECHL this past weekend, the big announcement from the Hockey Diversity Alliance, where he's hoping they can take things in the near future, and also his personal future in the management side of the game.

Ep. 95: The Evander Kane Situation & Trevor Daley Joins The Show! Another week and another episode of The DFO Rundown is here! To start things off today, Jason and Frank talked about the Evander Kane situation. The NHLPA is going to file a grievance and Frank shared why that could be a risk for the PA. They also gave their take on whether or not Kane will be back....

Ep. 94: Trade Targets & The Elite Teams Are Emerging 07/01/2022

The DFO Rundown : Ep. 94: Trade Targets & The Elite Teams Are Emerging

Ep. 94: Trade Targets & The Elite Teams Are Emerging Frank and Jason are here to bring you into the weekend with another episode of The DFO Rundown! To start the show today, they talked about the rumblings that the Winnipeg Jets could be playing some games in Saskatoon so that fans could attend. From there, they hit on an dominant win by the Colorado....

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