DFO Insider with Jeff Marek & David Pagnotta

Welcome to Season one, episode one of DFO Insider featuring Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta.Today the guys cover the latest NHL trade and contract buzz, including the blockbuster sending Matthew Knies to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, the latest on Alexander Nikishin and several key extensions around the league.Plus, a look at the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, Simon Edvinsson and whether Jesper...

The NHL's salary landscape has officially changed.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down Cale Makar's massive $20.4 million AAV extension with the Colorado Avalanche, the new benchmark it creates for NHL superstars, and what the deal could mean for the next wave of contracts, including Quinn Hughes and Adam Fantilli.The guys debate whether players should be expected to take less money to help...

Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp return for another Daily Faceoff Rundown, breaking down the biggest NHL offseason storylines with training camp just around the corner.The guys take a look at the remaining NHL free agents looking for contracts, including Patrik Laine, Vladimir Tarasenko, Riley Smith, David Perron and Adam Henrique. Could Patrik Laine be a fit with the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York...

Should NHL stars take every dollar they can, or leave money on the table to help their teams win? Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek dive into one of hockey's biggest offseason debates as they discuss the NHL salary cap, player contracts, and whether stars like Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini, and future superstars should ever accept discounts.The guys also discuss Morgan Rielly's future with the...

Jason Robertson finally has a contract, but does that mean everything is back to normal in Dallas? Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta break down the Stars forward's one-year deal, why a long-term extension doesn't appear imminent, and why there may still be lingering tension between Robertson and the organization. They also dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets' contract situation, what's next for...

Steve Yzerman is out as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, creating one of the biggest NHL storylines of the summer. What led to the surprising front office change, and what does it mean for Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond, and the future of the Red Wings?Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down Detroit's next steps, discuss Jason Robertson's looming arbitration hearing with the...

The NHL offseason just took another wild turn.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the blockbuster offer sheet submitted to Leo Carlsson and debate whether the Anaheim Ducks should match or take the draft pick compensation. What does Pavel Mintyukov's new contract mean for Anaheim's cap situation, and how does Cutter Gauthier fit into the equation?The guys also discuss Utah's decision on...

The biggest names are still on the board.Today Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down the NHL's remaining free agents, including Patrick Kane, Claude Giroux, Anthony Mantha, Jamie Benn and Evander Kane, discussing which teams make the most sense and who could still provide tremendous value later this summer.The guys also look back at the biggest moves of NHL free agency, highlighting their...

Welcome to a special live show of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition! With the first two days of NHL free agency in the books, insiders David Pagnotta and Irfaan Gaffar are break down everything you still need to know as the landscape around the NHL shifts. They are taking your questions live in the chat, mapping out team-by-team fits, and pointing out which moves are still to come. #NHL...

The NHL Draft may be over, but the trade market is only getting started.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek react to one of the busiest draft weekends in recent memory, beginning with Pavel Dorofeyev's blockbuster move to the New York Rangers and what it means for both New York and the Vegas Golden Knights.The guys break down the St. Louis Blues acquiring Mason McTavish, Boston landing JJ Peterka,...