DFO Rundown Ep.13: Talkin’ Toilets & Trade Deadline with Canes GM Don Waddell
Mar 23, 2021, 12:10 EDT
Another episode of The DFO Rundown is here!
Today on the pod, Jason and Frank were joined by Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Don Waddell! Frank describes him as the most interesting man in hockey and after listening to our chat, you’ll know why. Don talked about his path to becoming an NHL GM, which included running his own business. Waddell is no stranger to making big trades and Gregor asked him about what goes into making a blockbuster deal. He also talked about the Hurricane’s plans as they head closer to the trade deadline and what he could be looking to add before April 12th.
Before the chat with Don, which starts around the 12-minute mark of today’s episode, the guys talked about the most recent COVID-19 complication in the NHL, the goaltending problems in Toronto, and some big decisions that are looming for the Vancouver Canucks this offseason.
1:40 – Bruins Schedule issues
3:40 – Leafs goaltending
6:00 – Canucks contracts
12:30 – Welcoming in Don Waddell
13:50 – Being cut form the Miracle on Ice team
21:30 – The business side of the Hurricanes
24:30 – Looking at the trade deadline
27:45 – What could the Canes add?
29:30 – Making blockbuster trades
41:00 – Rapid Fire!