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Bennett Heading to Italy & 5 New Teams Shake Up the Eastern Conference
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Feb 4, 202633:36
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Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live with Jonny Lazarus and Carter Hutton!
Today’s show starts with the latest international news as Sam Bennett’s Olympic situation takes center stage — could he be heading to Italy, and what does it mean for Team Canada’s roster decisions? We also look at the Florida Panthers’ struggles and how injuries could impact their playoff push.
Then we break down a dramatically different Eastern Conference playoff race, featuring five new teams compared to last season. Which teams are legitimate contenders, and which ones might be pretenders as the stretch run approaches?
We also dive into teams finding success after major changes, including Columbus under Dean Evason and Buffalo’s turnaround, and ask what other organizations can learn from quick shifts behind the bench and in management.
Plus, insider Dave Pagnotta joins to discuss the latest NHL news and trade buzz — including updates on Artemi Panarin, Nazem Kadri, the Nashville Predators GM search, and whether contenders like Tampa Bay could look to add.
We wrap things up with #AskDFO questions, daily bets, and some Garbage Time headlines around Olympic storylines and NHL discipline.
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