DFO Rundown Insider Edition | Morgan Rielly Trade Talk, Status of the Yzer-plan in Detroit & San Jose's next steps

DFO Rundown Insider Edition | Morgan Rielly Trade Talk, Status of the Yzer-plan in Detroit & San Jose's next steps

From The DFO Rundown by The Nation Network

April 15, 2026 · 22 min · Season 1 · Episode 23

About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming NHL offseason, focusing on potential trades and team strategies for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, and San Jose Sharks.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set, but the offseason is almost underway for half the league. On this episode of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition, we dive into the massive summer ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs, from their search for new leadership to the possibility of a major roster shakeup. What does the future hold for Auston Matthews, and is it finally time to consider moving Morgan Rielly? With a retool on the horizon, the pressure is on to build a contender fast. We also head to Vancouver, where the Canucks are embracing a full rebuild amid questions about leadership, culture, and what comes next. Plus, we break down what’s ahead for the Detroit Red Wings as the Yzer-plan continues its slow build, and why the San Jose Sharks could be aggressive in reshaping their blue line. With playoff picks, offseason speculation, and insider notes from around the league, this episode 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…

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