The DFO Rundown Ep. 351 – The deep-rooted problems in Pittsburgh & the Blue Jackets remarkable run

Jason Gregor and Frank Seravalli are back with a fresh episode of The DFO Rundown as they went around the league and talked about some of the big stories that have developed over the last week.

They started things off by talking about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ decision to place veteran goalie Tristan Jarry on waivers. He’s just a few years removed from signing a long-term extension with the club and while he hasn’t performed up to that contract this season, both Frank and Jason took issue with the Penguins using him as a scapegoat. That led to a bigger-picture conversation about what Dubas has done since taking over as General Manager.

From one of the worst stories in the league to one of the best, the guys then looked at the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are currently in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski have both been spectacular and the team is playing unreal hockey. Can they hold onto this playoff spot?

Tyler then popped in for a new edition of Buy or Sell, where he asked the guys about where John Klingberg could potentially sign, the Chicago Blackhawks deadline plans, and whether or not Kyle Dubas will be around when the Penguins finally get back to the playoffs, whenever that might be.

To wrap things up, they talked about Connor Hellebuyck running away with the Vezina Trophy and how much pressure the Winnipeg Jets are facing this year to go on a deep playoff run.

1:10 – Penguins waive Jarry

15:30 – Blue Jackets keep rolling

24:00 – Buy or Sell (Klingberg, Hawks deadline plans, Dubas’ future)

42:10 – Hellebuyck & the Jets

47:00 – Frustration in Toronto

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