Welcome to a special live show of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition! With the draft finally upon us, NHL insiders David Pagnotta and Irfaan Gaffar are breaking down everything you need to know before the first name is called tomorrow in Buffalo. The guys map out the board with a final, comprehensive look at the top prospects, evaluating how the draft board is shaking out and separating the draft-floor smoke from actual front-office strategy.

From late-breaking team directions and draft-day strategy to scouting insights on the rising names to watch, we are tracking all the angles in real time. We are taking your questions live in the chat, mapping out team-by-team fits, and pointing out which prospects could be the ultimate sleepers of this class.

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The NHL offseason is already in full swing, and the biggest trades may still be ahead.

Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp react to a wild week around the league, including Bowen Byram heading to the Chicago Blackhawks, Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch joining the Washington Capitals, and what these blockbuster moves mean ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

The guys debate whether Connor Hellebuyck is destined to be traded, why the Buffalo Sabres are reshaping their roster, and whether the San Jose Sharks could have another blockbuster in store after acquiring additional draft capital.

They also discuss the St. Louis Blues' four first-round picks, Zach Werenski's future in Columbus, the latest NHL trade rumors, and why player development remains one of hockey's biggest challenges.

Plus, Fill in the Blank, NHL Draft strategy, free agency talk, and Mike Babcock's arrival in Edmonton.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - NHL Trade Frenzy

02:30 - Sabres Trade Bowen Byram

05:25 - Why Chicago Made the Move

10:30 - Sharks Move William Eklund

15:00 - Jason Robertson Trade Talk

17:35 - Blues' Four First-Round Picks

25:55 - How Teams Ruin Prospects

36:00 - Capitals Reload with Kyrou & Tuch

40:15 - New Jersey Devils Trade Nemec

44:30 - Connor Hellebuyck Trade Rumors

47:15 - Fill in the Blank

58:00 - Blues' Draft Strategy

01:12:50 - McDavid on Mike Babcock

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This episode couldn't wait till morning... The NHL offseason just delivered its biggest shocker yet.

Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the blockbuster trade that sends Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers. Why did Ottawa make the move? What comes next for Steve Staios and the Senators? And does adding Brady alongside Matthew Tkachuk instantly make Florida the team to beat in the Eastern Conference?

The guys discuss the assets Ottawa received, whether more moves are coming, and why this trade may only be the first step in a much larger offseason plan for the Senators.

They also examine Seattle's acquisition of Mackie Samoskevich, the Edmonton Oilers signing Jason Dickinson to a long-term extension, and what Mike Babcock's arrival could mean for Edmonton heading into a crucial season.

Later, Alex Tuch's free-agent future takes center stage. Which teams make the most sense for one of the top names on the market? Could Utah, Los Angeles, or another Western Conference contender land the veteran winger?

Plus, Buy or Sell returns with discussions on NHL rebuilds, Elvis Merzlikins' future in Columbus, Gavin McKenna's rookie point projections, and much more.

The show wraps with a look ahead to the Hockey Hall of Fame announcement, including discussions surrounding Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Henrik Zetterberg, Curtis Joseph, Rod Brind'Amour, and other notable candidates.

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