Bowness Sparks Blue Jackets in Chaotic Eastern Playoff Race

The Columbus Blue Jackets are surging — and Rick Bowness is a big reason why.On this episode of the DFO Rundown, we break down how Bowness has helped spark Columbus’ push into the playoff race and why this team suddenly looks like a real threat in the Eastern Conference.With the standings incredibly tight, every game — and every weekend — is starting to carry massive weight.We also dive into:• The Blue Jackets’ recent run and playoff chances• Why this could be a make-or-break stretch for multiple teams• The New York Islanders facing a critical weekend• The Detroit Red Wings slipping at the worst time• Just how close the Eastern Conference race really isWith the playoffs approaching fast, momentum and belief could make all the difference.Subscribe for more NHL analysis, insider discussion, and playoff coverage from Daily Faceoff.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a busy week in the NHL both on and off the ice. The Islanders look set to return to the postseason, and the good news continues as 2024 20th overall pick Cole Eiserman has signed with New York and will head to the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Islanders. Auston Matthews' season is done. Will the Leafs' captain remain in Toronto for the long haul? Can the Leafs execute a quick turnaround to get back into playoff contention next season?Finally, the NHL's Department of Player Safety has been in the news for much of this last week. Irf and David share their thoughts on George Parros' comments.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 - Intro1:00 - New York Islanders4:05 - Boston Bruins and James Hagens5:17 - Carolina Hurricanes7:21 - Toronto Maple Leafs16:44 - Department of Player Safety24:33 - Load management28:11 - bet365 weekly picks29:41 - OutroReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek.The Buffalo Sabres are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NHL.On this episode of the DFO Rundown, Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down Buffalo’s incredible run since the Olympic break and how the Sabres have rapidly gained ground in the standings.Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning are going the opposite direction, dropping games and allowing teams behind them to close the gap. With the playoff race tightening across the league, momentum swings are starting to reshape the standings.Gregor and Marek discuss:• The Sabres’ surge and the atmosphere around the team right now• Why the Lightning have struggled during this stretch• How quickly playoff races can change late in the season• Which teams are building momentum heading into the final pushWith the postseason approaching, every point is starting to matter.Subscribe for more NHL analysis, insider discussion, and league-wide coverage from Daily Faceoff.👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey fans - Check out bet-three-six-five’s 3-Goal Early Payout. When your team goes up three, you get paid. It’s that simple. Download the app today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. Download the App today and use promo code: NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Connect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NHL season entering its final stretch, the playoff race is tightening across both conferences, and several teams suddenly find themselves in serious trouble.The guys start with the Detroit Red Wings, who are now facing a massive challenge after injuries to Dylan Larkin and Andrew Copp. Can Detroit survive this stretch and finally end their playoff drought?They also break down the race in the East involving the Penguins, Islanders, Blue Jackets, and Senators, and which teams are most at risk of falling out of the playoff picture.Plus, the guys discuss the Seattle Kraken slipping after the trade deadline, whether their quiet deadline will come back to haunt them, and the growing pressure on teams fighting to stay in the race.The conversation also turns to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where a controversial knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews sparked a bigger discussion about the team’s culture and lack of response on the ice.Other topics include:The Nick Schmaltz extension in UtahSurprising players around the NHL this seasonWhich teams are most likely to fall out of the playoff racePotential first round playoff matchups to watchWith the postseason approaching fast, every point is starting to matter.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which deadline trade talks could pick back up this summer? On this episode of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition, the guys look at some of the names that generated buzz at the trade deadline but ultimately stayed put. Could those conversations pick back up once the offseason begins?Players like Matthew Knies, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou and Rasmus Ristolainen were tied to plenty of speculation, and teams that missed out in March may circle back when the market opens again.They also discuss clubs that could still be looking to fill key holes in their rosters, including the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. Neither team made a big move in March, but both could be big players in June and July.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 - Intro0:59 - Biggest deadline takeaway3:05 - Montreal Canadiens6:59 - Ottawa Senators9:24 - Edmonton Oilers12:01 - St. Louis & Philadelphia not selling players with term15:30 - Toronto Maple Leafs22:40 - Vancouver Canucks30:08 - Pagnotta's quick hitters33:06 - bet365 weekly picks33:39 - OutroReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL Trade Deadline dust has settled — but which teams actually got better?On today’s DFO Rundown, Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down the biggest takeaways from around the league, including which teams impressed the most, which contenders may have missed their chance to improve, and how these moves could shape the playoff race.We start by discussing which teams stood out the most following the NHL Trade Deadline before diving into why the Winnipeg Jets moved Logan Stanley and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs did enough to improve their roster.We also look at the impact of the Carlson trade and what it could mean for Alex Ovechkin’s future, along with discussion on young players like David Jiricek and Bobby Brink.Plus we discuss:• Eastern Conference teams that stood pat at the deadline, including the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens • Evgeni Malkin’s suspension and what it means for Pittsburgh • The Columbus Blue Jackets continuing to push toward the playoffs • Whether the Canadiens are right to trust their current roster • If the Carolina Hurricanes did enough to stay competitive • What it really takes to win in the NHL playoffs • The latest injury news around the leagueWith the playoff race heating up, these decisions will shape the rest of the NHL season.Subscribe for daily NHL analysis, trade coverage, and insider discussion from Daily Faceoff.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The insiders take the show live! We are under 24 hours from the NHL trade deadline, and there have already been plenty of moves to discuss. Dave and Irf break those down and share their insights from around the league as the buyers and sellers position themselves for one final push.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.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Connect with us on ⬇️💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff#NHL #tradedeadline #Trades #hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 weekWith the NHL Trade Deadline approaching fast, contenders are starting to feel the heat.Subscribe for daily NHL trade analysis, insider discussion, and deadline coverage.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 marketIf 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.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.