DFO Rundown Episode 25: The lack of playoff races & what’s next for Gerard Gallant?

We are back with another episode of The DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor & Frank Seravalli! This week on the pod, they talked about the lack of playoff races in the NHL before chatting with Gerard Gallant, who will be going to Latvia for the World Hockey Championships to coach Team Canada.

Off the top, the guys started by going around the league and looking at the surprising lack of playoff races as we head down the stretch. Frank also touched on the Dallas Stars and their internal debate about whether or not to have their building at 100% capacity if they make the playoffs. From there, they hit on some potential playoff matchups and which teams aren’t at 100% as they head into the postseason.

Then at the 18:55 minute mark, they welcomed in Gerard Gallant. They started by talking about the process behind becoming the Head Coach of Team Canada for the World Hockey Championship. From there, they hit on some NHL coaching jobs that he was close on and what could be next for him in his career. They ended by talking about the current state of the NHL and a fun edition of Rapid Fire.

1:15 – The one playoff race

1:55 – Could the Stars be at 100% capacity

7:00 – The 2 vs 3 matchups

12:00 – Will teams start resting players?

15:55 – Jonathan Bernier, the Red Wings, and the goaltending market

18:45 – Welcoming in Gerard Gallant

19:30 – Joining Hockey Canada

22:45 – Has he been close to any jobs?

30:00 – The current NHL season

23:05 – How did he get into coaching?

37:00 – Recruiting for the WHC

37:45 – Rapid Fire!

44:00 – Potential Coaching Changes