Daily Faceoff Live

Four hat tricks in one night, the Vegas Golden Knights are rolling, and the Philadelphia Flyers are in serious trouble. It's a jam-packed Friday edition of Daily Faceoff Live.Brady Tkachuk, Kirill Marchenko, Matt Boldy and Mark Stone all scored hat tricks on Thursday night. The guys break down Tkachuk's incredible back-to-back natural hat tricks, Marchenko's impact on the Maple Leafs, Stone's hot start with Vegas and Boldy's huge performance alongside Kirill Kaprizov in Minnesota.Plus, are the Golden Knights showing any signs of a Stanley Cup Final hangover? The Central Division race is already getting interesting. Would you change your pick to win the division, and could the Minnesota Wild challenge Colorado? The guys also discuss Utah's impressive forward depth and whether the Mammoth are becoming a legitimate threat.Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss Montreal's search for an impact player, including the Canadiens' interest in Dylan Larkin, and what really happened when Gavin McKenna was benched for the final 32 minutes of Toronto's loss to Buffalo. Plus, with Philadelphia winless through nine games, how much worse could things get for the Flyers? Is the organization running out of time to save its season, and could the struggles create an early trade market?👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CAFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex DeBrincat is staying in Detroit, signing a seven-year contract with a $13 million annual average value.The guys discuss the massive commitment, whether they're surprised DeBrincat chose to stay with the Red Wings, and what the deal means for Detroit's future. They also look ahead at the biggest pending unrestricted free agents, including Nikita Kucherov, Jason Robertson, Jack Hughes, Sidney Crosby and Ryan O'Reilly.The Tkachuk brothers put on a show, combining for nine points as Brady broke out with help from Matthew. The guys also discuss Connor Bedard's return to the Blackhawks lineup, whether Chicago can keep pace in the Central Division, and a heated exchange between Roope Hintz and Nathan MacKinnon.Plus, Connor McDavid reaches Game 800 on the 11th anniversary of his first NHL goal, and the crew shares its thoughts on Devon Levi. In net, the guys look at Darcy Kuemper getting pulled and whether the Los Angeles Kings should be concerned about their goaltending situation.They also examine Dallas' slow offensive start, with the Stars scoring just 13 goals through six games.David Pagnotta joins the show to discuss Simon Edvinsson's return to North America and what it could mean, along with whether the Philadelphia Flyers have the appetite to make a major change.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/en-CA Follow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boston Bruins are off to a strong start, and after a dominant win over the Utah Mammoth, the question is whether this team can make some noise in a competitive Atlantic Division. The guys break down Boston's early-season performance and discuss whether the Bruins are legitimate contenders in the divisionDavid Pastrnak put up four points in the win, but could he also emerge as a sneaky Hart Trophy candidate this season? Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff joins the show to discuss his latest NHL Draft rankings.Is this really a weak draft class, how confident should we be in Dupont going first overall, and which prospects outside the top 10 could work their way into the top five?Jeff Marek joins us from The Sheet, covering some of the most awkward player-team situations in NHL history, Dylan Larkin's future in Detroit, the possibility of the Los Angeles Kings pursuing Connor Hellebuyck, and whether the hockey world will come together to give Alex Ovechkin a gift as he approaches another major milestone. 👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/Follow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Larkin is back, the Utah Mammoth are off to a flying start, and there are still plenty of questions surrounding the Maple LeafsOn this edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys react to Larkin's return to Detroit's lineup and his goal in his first game back. In Toronto, the guys separate the real concerns from the fake outrage surrounding the Maple Leafs.Gavin McKenna's first career goal isn't something to worry about, but questions about the team's offence and the play of Dakota Raddysh remain on the radar. The guys also discuss why they're not concerned about Kirill Marchenko.Meanwhile, Nick Schmaltz scored five goals to lead the Utah Mammoth to a 3-1 win, raising the question of just how high this team can climb this season. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the show to discuss McKenna's first NHL goal, Larkin's return, Connor Zary clearing waivers and what he's hearing about the Edmonton Oilers potentially looking for a trade.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/ Follow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleksander Barkov's injury has changed the conversation around the Florida Panthers, but how much should it change their playoff outlook?On this edition of Daily Faceoff Live, the guys debate whether the Panthers can still be considered a playoff lock if Barkov is out for an extended period of time. That leads to a bigger question around the NHL: is any team actually a lock to make the playoffs this season?The conversation also touches on the Senators and Maple Leafs following their matchup, while the Sabres' 1-1 start gives us another team to keep an eye on in the Atlantic Division.The guys also play Fill In The Blank, debating whether five Atlantic teams can make the playoffs and whether Devon Levi could end up playing the most games among Edmonton's goalies this season.Plus, we'll name the Man of the Weekend after the guys take a look at the biggest individual performances from the opening weekend of the NHL season.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season is underway, and the pressure is already building around some of the league's top contenders.The guys start by looking at the Penguins and Flyers after Pittsburgh throttled Philadelphia, before turning their attention to the Golden Knights and Alex Pietrangelo's new two-year extension. Vegas has done a lot of work to keep its core together, and with so many players locked up for multiple seasons, the Golden Knights appear to have extended their window to compete for another few years.That leads into a discussion about which teams are facing the most pressure to get off to a strong start. Are the Edmonton Oilers under more pressure than anyone else in the NHL, or should teams like Colorado and Vegas be feeling the same urgency as Stanley Cup contenders? The guys also debate whether the Blackhawks can reach 90 points this season as Chicago takes on Utah.Jeff Marek joins the show for another edition of The Sheet, discussing Montreal's offseason after missing out on Marchenko, Shane Wright, Detroit's situation with Edvinsson and which teams around the NHL are quietly facing more pressure than people realize. Plus, more from around the NHL on Daily Faceoff Live.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season is officially underway, and we've already got a blockbuster trade to talk about. The guys break down the deal involving Marchenko and Knies, including why the teams made the move, what the thinking was behind getting rid of Knies, and what Marchenko's ceiling could be after several strong seasons at 5-on-5.We also make our bold predictions for the Eastern and Western Conferences, including a surprising take on the Panthers, both Pennsylvania teams potentially missing the playoffs, the Winnipeg Jets making the postseason, and Glen Gulutzan potentially becoming the first coach fired this season.Steve Peters joins the show to break down the NHL's teams with new coaches, including Edmonton, the Islanders, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vegas and Vancouver. We discuss which teams could get the biggest boost from a new voice behind the bench, whether Jim Hiller can maximize Toronto's forward group, and whether a team could follow the same path Vegas did last season.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch & Jasper Pond Hockey | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season is almost here, and there are already plenty of major storylines to discuss.On today's Daily Faceoff Live, we look at Mike Babcock's impact on the Edmonton Oilers during training camp, including his approach to accountability with veterans like Leon Draisaitl and his patience with some of Edmonton's younger players.We also discuss Brady Tkachuk's departure from Ottawa after Senators owner Michael Andlauer made his first public comments about the trade, including his comments about Tkachuk's family and the decision to ultimately play with his brother in Florida.Plus, we discuss the NHL's expansion talks, our early impressions of Jim Hiller, the biggest concerns surrounding his roster and whether the Morgan Rielly situation could become awkward.👍🏼Powered by bet365 | Download the App today. Must be 19+ please play responsibly. http://www.bet365.ca/👍🏼Social Club Merch Sale | https://nationgear.ca/👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyFollow Us!TwitterYouTubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.