Is the East Playoff Picture Locked? Wild’s Big Decision & Panarin Sweepstakes

We start the pod with the Olympics and the injury concerns surrounding Sweden and the USA. How could these games impact players and teams once the NHL season resumes?Next, we dive into the Minnesota Wild and their impressive season. Quinn Hughes has been a huge addition, but the Wild still need help down the middle. Could they move a goalie before the deadline to address their center depth?We then discuss how everyone analyzes the game differently and why watching from different angles can be so valuable for players and fans alike. How can the NHL improve its camera work to better showcase the game?The Sabres look primed to bring playoff hockey back to Buffalo. They’ve opened up a gap on Florida in the Eastern wild card race—but are they ready to handle the pressure down the stretch?We also touch on the underperforming St. Louis Blues and the overperforming Seattle Kraken. What will the playoff picture look like in the West?After Buy or Sell, Jeff and Jason wrap up the pod by discussing the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes.0:00 – Intro1:00 – Olympic injuries (USA & Sweden)5:00 – Celebrini high-stick call overturned7:15 – Minnesota Wild breakdown10:00 – Changing angles & game analysis20:30 – More Wild playoff talk25:15 – Sabres in / Panthers out?32:50 – Blues struggles & Robert Thomas40:00 – Seattle Kraken surprising season43:30 – Buy or Sell55:00 – Artemi Panarin “free agency” discussionYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.