Stanley Cup Final Preview, Memorial Cup Recap & Proposed NHL Rule Changes | DFO Rundown

Stanley Cup Final Preview, Memorial Cup Recap & Proposed NHL Rule Changes | DFO Rundown

June 1, 2026 · 1h 17m · Episode 471

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Jeff Marek and Jason Gregor discuss proposed NHL rule changes, preview the Stanley Cup Final, and recap the Memorial Cup.

Jeff Marek and Jason Gregor break down some of the biggest proposed NHL rule changes and debate whether the league should make significant adjustments to the game. From contract length limits and 3-on-3 overtime changes to embellishment penalties, referee accountability, neutral-zone faceoffs, penalty-kill rules, and NHL rink size, the guys discuss which ideas could improve the league and which should stay on the drawing board. 6 Changes I’d Make if I Were NHL Commissioner - Jason Gregor They also preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, examining the key matchups, biggest storylines, X-factors, coaching battles, and players who could determine who lifts the Stanley Cup. Can Carolina's depth and structure overcome Vegas' playoff experience and star power? Marek and Gregor break it all down ahead of Game 1. Plus a look back at the career and legacy of Claude Lemieux and a full Memorial Cup recap, including more praise for Sam O’Reilly, who capped off a monster season after winning OHL MVP and Memorial Cup MVP 01:00 - Introduce Series 08:30 - Contract Lengths 16:30 - Over and Back | OT 20:00 - Embellishment 24:30 - Official Post Game Interviews 32:00 - Faceoffs and Ice Size 35:30…

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