DFO Insider with Jeff Marek & David Pagnotta

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• Knies-Marchenko Blockbuster & Alexander Nikishin Trade Rumours | DFO Insider

  September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

  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…

• Makar Sets New NHL Salary Record + Hellebuyck Asks For A Trade

  September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

  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…

• Remaining NHL Free Agents, Patrik Laine & the Return of the Panthers

  August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

  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…

• Should NHL Stars Stop Taking Discounts? + Expansion to Europe?

  August 5, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

  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…

• Robertson's Deal, Hellebuyck's Future, & Columbus Cap Crunch | DFO Rundown Insider Edition

  July 22, 2026 · 21 min

  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…

• Steve Yzerman Out, Robertson Arbitration & Hellebuyck Watch

  July 21, 2026 · 59 min

  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…

• Will the Ducks Match Leo Carlsson? + Arbitration Drama

  July 6, 2026 · 59 min

  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…

• Patrick Kane, Anthony Mantha, and More: Where Do They Land?

  July 3, 2026 · 58 min

  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…