The DFO Rundown Ep. 371 – The Blues Can’t Lose!

Mar 31, 2025, 14:25 EDT

Credit: Mar 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Zack Bolduc (76) (center) celebrates his goal with defenseman Cam Fowler (17),center Robert Thomas (18),center Oskar Sundqvist (70) and left wing Pavel Buchnevich (89) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Frank and Jason return with a new installment of the DFO Rundown. To get things started, they broke down the playoff picture in the West.

The St Louis Blues are running away with the final wildcard spot as they continue a hot streak. The guys comment on if they have played their way into serious contender consideration. The Wild could be getting Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back from injury before the playoffs. The guys commented on the Wild’s playoff chances and the impact of a player like Kaprizov. What kind of contract extension will he sign? Frank thinks it could be one of the biggest contracts in the league.

As they continue to analyze potential playoff teams and matchups, they focus on both Conference leaders. The Jets have had a spectacular regular season, but they’ve done that before. The guys ponder if they will be able to translate that success and make a deep playoff run. On the other side, the Capitals have lost 3 straight. The guys talked about how some adversity could be good for a team that has been so dominant this year.

Staying on the east, the guys analyzed the tight playoff race. The Canadiens are holding on to a wildcard spot. Can they get across the line? The Blue Jackets continue to stay in the picture too, as the guys give their takes on who gets the last spot in the east.

The guys also looked at some teams at the bottom of the standings. The Sabres have been sneakily hot to end the year. Frank gives his thoughts on if they should blow it up and rebuild regardless. The Blackhawks and Sharks continue to fight for the best lottery odds. The guys also speculate what Ryan Donato’s next contract looks like.

The guys moved on to Hart talks and the dominance of Leon Draisaitl. Is there any chance he doesn’t win it? The guys give their thoughts and list some dark horses.

Pat popped in for Buy or Sell where he asked the guys about the Art Ross Race, Atlantic Division, and how deep the Blues can go in the playoffs.

To wrap it up, the guys looked at the Vegas Golden Knights, who continue to play well and lead the Pacific. Frank wonders if there is any team better prepared to contend than them.

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