A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.
The Best Power Plays and What They're Doing
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to do a deep dive on the best and most interesting power plays we're seeing so far this season, and what they're doing to find success.
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10/24/2024 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
The Frozen Frenzy Fallout
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about last night's 'Frozen Frenzy', where the Red Wings are at right now compared to last year, how to judge the Stars this season, and the future of broadcasts in the NHL.
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10/23/2024 • 52 minutes, 33 seconds
Early Season Surprises, and What's Caught Our Eye
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to recap what's been going on in the NHL over the past week by talking about the things that have caught their eye while watching games.
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10/21/2024 • 52 minutes, 1 second
Early Season Adjustments for Goalies, Shesterkin’s Worth, and Ullmark in Ottawa
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about early season adjustments for goalies, how much Shesterkin is worth to the Rangers, and what Ullmark can do for the Senators.
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10/11/2024 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
Watchability Rankings for 2024-25 NHL Season Part 2
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do their annual Watchability Rankings for the upcoming NHL season.
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10/8/2024 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
Watchability Rankings for 2024-25 NHL Season Part 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do their annual Watchability Rankings for the upcoming NHL season.
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10/8/2024 • 53 minutes, 5 seconds
We’ve Finally Got Real Games to Talk About
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down the first two regular season games we saw from the Devils and Sabres over the weekend, and some of the names around the league that figure to define the upcoming NHL season.
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10/7/2024 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
'The Franchise' and How NHL Organizations Operate
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Craig Custance to dig into his new book about how various NHL GMs and Owners run their organizations.
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10/3/2024 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Our Guys for the 2024-2025 NHL Season Part 2
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to highlight the players they're excited about heading into the upcoming NHL season.
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10/1/2024 • 53 minutes, 26 seconds
Our Guys for the 2024-2025 NHL Season Part 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to highlight the players they're excited about heading into the upcoming NHL season.
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10/1/2024 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
The Season Finale
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Brenden Dillon to talk about his experience on the free agent market this summer, the logic behind signing with the Devils, and the intricacies of being an NHL defenseman in the modern game
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7/5/2024 • 48 minutes, 3 seconds
Looking Ahead to Next Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the state of the Pacific Division, what teams have done this offseason to get better, and the initial Stanley Cup odds for next season.
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7/5/2024 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Takeaways From the Start of Free Agency, Part 2
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to work through their main takeaways from the start of the offseason and all of the player movement we've seen so far.
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7/3/2024 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
Takeaways From the Start of Free Agency, Part 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to work through their main takeaways from the start of the offseason and all of the player movement we've seen so far.
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7/3/2024 • 53 minutes, 50 seconds
Most Interesting Teams To Watch This Offseason
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to help run through the teams we're most interested to watching this offseason, and the things they're going to be able to do.
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6/26/2024 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
What We Saw in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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6/25/2024 • 54 minutes, 16 seconds
Offseason Prep From a Front Office Perspective
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to provide a look behind the curtain at how teams prepare for offseason player movement. They discuss the timeline for putting target lists together, the importance of the draft combine, negotiating with other executives and player agents, and the art of getting your own restricted free agents to sign long-term.
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6/24/2024 • 50 minutes
What We Saw in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down everything they saw in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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6/22/2024 • 57 minutes, 34 seconds
Goalie Matchmaker This Offseason
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the fit between Jacob Markstrom and the Devils, Darcy Kuemper in Los Angeles, the best spots for Linus Ullmark, and his favourite under the radar available options
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6/20/2024 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
2024 Mock Draft: Part 2
Dimitri Filipovic Is Joined by Cam Robinson and Chris Peters to Take Part in Their Annual Mock Draft of This Year’s Top 15 Picks. In Part 2 They Work Their Way Through Picks 5 to 15.
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6/20/2024 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
2024 Mock Draft: Part 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Cam Robinson and Chris Peters to take part in their annual mock draft of this year's top 15 picks. In Part 1 they break down their process, what they're looking for, and the relative quality of this year's class, before getting into the top four picks.
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6/20/2024 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
What We Saw in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down everything they saw in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. They also talk about the Devils acquiring Jacob Markstrom.
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6/19/2024 • 51 minutes, 36 seconds
What We Saw in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down everything they saw in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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6/16/2024 • 52 minutes, 5 seconds
What We Saw in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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6/14/2024 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
What We Saw in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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6/11/2024 • 49 minutes, 49 seconds
What We Saw in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance right after the final buzzer to break down what they saw in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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6/9/2024 • 51 minutes, 26 seconds
One Final Day of Preparation Before the Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to keep chatting about the Stanley Cup Final in advance of Saturday's Game 1. They talk about why Matthew Tkachuk is the key for the Panthers offensively, what Ryan Nugent-Hopkins does to seemingly always make the right play, and how important Evan Bouchard's skill set is in this particular matchup.
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6/7/2024 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
The Matchups That’ll Define the 2024 Stanley Cup Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to work through the key matchups that'll define this year's Stanley Cup Final.
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6/6/2024 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
Stanley Cup Final X-Factors
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to take a look at X-Factors for both teams in this year's Stanley Cup Final.
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6/4/2024 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
How the Panthers and Oilers won their Conference Finals matchups
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on both of the Conference Finals by taking a look at what the Panthers and Oilers did to win their matchups, and advance to this year's Stanley Cup Final.
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6/4/2024 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Wild Swings in the Western Conference Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down the latest from the Western Conference Final, including the wild swings in momentum we've seen, Roope Hintz's return and Chris Tanev's absence, and the changes the Oilers made to bounce back in Game 4.
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5/30/2024 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Teams to Watch This Summer, Teams Relying on Goalies, and Evan Bouchard's Value
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer your mailbag questions about the rising cap this offseason and the most interesting teams to watch this summer as a result of it, how we view teams that rely on their goalie's for success, and Evan Bouchard's value to the Oilers.
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5/30/2024 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds
The Disjointed Power Play Experience
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to unpack everything they’re seeing from the Eastern Conference Final, including what the Panthers did in Games 3 and 4 to control play the way they did, and what the Rangers need to do to fix that as the series moves back to New York.
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5/29/2024 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
What We Saw in Game 1 of the West Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down Game 1 of the West Final. They discuss what the Oilers did to secure the win, what the Stars can do to adjust, and every other notable observation they had from the series opener.
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5/24/2024 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
What We Saw in Game 1 of the East Final
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down Game 1 of the East Final. They talk about what they saw, what matters from it moving forward, and where each team can gain a competitive edge on the opposition.
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5/23/2024 • 52 minutes, 33 seconds
Playoff Trends, Issues With NHL Shot Data, and Stanley Cup Futures
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Rob Pizzola to talk about playoff trends, the importance of being able to generate consistent scoring chances, the current issues with shot data, and the Conn Smythe futures market.
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5/23/2024 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
How Wyatt Johnston Is Creating So Many Chances This Postseason
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to take a closer look at how Wyatt Johnston created so many scoring chances in the first two rounds, the diverse manner in which he's done it, and why it was so difficult for the Golden Knights and Avalanche to defend against.
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5/22/2024 • 49 minutes, 4 seconds
Previewing the Conference Finals
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to preview both Conference Finals matchups, highlighting key trends for each team so far this postseason and things to watch for when enjoying these games.
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5/21/2024 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
What the Canucks Did in Game 5 To Give the Oilers Trouble
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to take a closer look at what the Canucks did in Game 5 to get an edge on the Oilers, the job they’ve done defending Connor McDavid, Ekholm’s importance to the entire operation atop Edmonton’s lineup, what to look for in Game 6.
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5/17/2024 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
How the Rangers Beat the Canes, Conn Smythe Picks, and Mailbag Questions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to talk about how the Rangers were able to finish off the Hurricanes in Game 6, where Carolina goes from here after yet another playoff disappointment, and help answer a bunch of mailbag questions from the listeners.
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5/17/2024 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
Avalanche Staying Alive, Game 5 Adjustments, and Looking Ahead to Game 6
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to break down how the Avalanche were able to extend their series against the Stars, the adjustments they made to win Game 5, and the key factors to watch for heading into Game 6.
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5/16/2024 • 54 minutes, 26 seconds
Catching Up on Every Playoff Series After the Weekend
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to catch up on what we saw in each playoff series over the course of the weekend.
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5/13/2024 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
The First Two Games of Avalanche vs. Stars Are Living up to the Hype
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to work through the first two games of Avalanche vs. Stars, the key head to head matchups we've seen so far, and what to watch for as the series moves to Colorado.
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5/10/2024 • 53 minutes, 57 seconds
The Key Matchups in the Canucks vs. Oilers Series
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down what they saw from Game 1 of Canucks vs. Oilers, and the matchups that’ll determine how the rest of the series plays out.
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5/10/2024 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
Swayman, Shesterkin, and Goalies in the Playoffs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Jeremy Swayman’s start to the postseason, Igor Shesterkin’s success vs. the Hurricanes, and the impact that team’s passing up potential shot volume for specific scoring chances is having on goalies
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5/8/2024 • 51 minutes, 40 seconds
Previewing Round 2 of the Playoffs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to help preview every round two matchup. They look at the strengths, weaknesses, exploitable tactics, and things to watch for in every series.
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5/6/2024 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Shots vs. Scoring Chances, and Coaching in the Playoffs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the Leafs forcing Game 7, how Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are handling it, the shots on goal vs. scoring chance paradigm shift in the playoffs this year, how the Stars are using young players, and Rod Brind'Amour's contract status.
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5/3/2024 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
How Dallas Has Swung Their Series Against Vegas, and Their Biggest Stars
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to break down the first five games the Stars and Golden Knights have played against each other. They look at how Dallas has been able to fight back in the series after going down 2-0, the massive contributions they've gotten from Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven, and the factors that'll play a deciding role in who ultimately wins.
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5/2/2024 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
How the Avalanche Beat the Jets in Round 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to talk about Colorado's dominant round one performance against Winnipeg, the things the Avalanche did so well in the series, and where things went wrong for the Jets.
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5/1/2024 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
Lack of Offense, and Personnel vs. Game Plan Issues
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down what we saw over the weekend in the Bruins vs. Leafs and Oilers vs. Kings matchups, and how they've highlighted the differences in creating offense in the playoffs compared to the regular season.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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4/29/2024 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
The First Three Games of Canucks vs. Predators
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the first three games of Canucks vs. Predators, the game scripts we're seeing so far and how they've been by design, and adjustments moving forward that could make a big difference in such a tight series.
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4/27/2024 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
Florida Dominating Tampa Bay, and the Little Edges Between Bruins and Leafs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to break down how the Panthers have dominated the Lightning despite what the scores in each game have suggested, and the little edges in the Bruins vs. Leafs series that have resulted in the only close Eastern Conference round 1 matchup.
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4/26/2024 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
Avalanche vs. Jets Through Two Games, and Playing Styles in the Playoffs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down the first two games of the Avalanche vs. Jets series, while taking a league wide view at the impact of forcing your opposition to change the way they play and strategies that seem to be especially effective in the postseason.
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4/25/2024 • 50 minutes
Takeaways from Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down last night's Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the series opener, including the things that Vegas did well, the questions that remain, and what Dallas can do to adjust offensively. Then they cover the rest of the biggest talking points from Monday night's games, including Auston Matthews' monster performance, the Bruins alternating goalies, Carolina's comeback, and the Oilers ripping the Kings apart.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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4/23/2024 • 53 minutes, 53 seconds
Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 2
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason. (0:00) Lightning vs. Panthers(15:40) Hurricanes vs. Islanders(27:30) Leafs vs. Bruins(42:00) Rangers vs. Capitals(51:30) Edmonton Oilers(56:50) Los Angeles Kings
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4/19/2024 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 29 seconds
Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason. (2:30) Avalanche vs. Jets(25:05) Canucks vs. Predators(37:35) Dallas Stars(43:55) Vegas Golden Knights
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4/19/2024 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds
Alexis Lafrenière’s Improvement, and the Importance of Environment
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the jump Alexis Lafrenière made this season, why his first couple of years in the NHL were so challenging, and how playing with Artemi Panarin has stylistically changed the way they both play to great effect.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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4/17/2024 • 49 minutes, 6 seconds
End of Regular Season, and All-NHL Teams
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about how the final playoff spots in the East were decided. Then they put a bow on the regular season by highlighting the most impactful individual performances with their All-NHL teams. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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4/17/2024 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
The Wild Card, David Carle’s Coaching, and the Coyotes Leaving Arizona
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the most actionable pieces of NHL news from over the weekend. They break down the latest in the Eastern Conference wild card race, David Carle's coaching prospects after the job he did guiding Denver University to the NCAA title, and the impact of the Coyotes leaving Arizona from both a human and business perspective.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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4/15/2024 • 50 minutes, 14 seconds
Stanley Cup Criteria, Most Fun Players, and What We're Watching
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Matt Larkin to answer your listeners questions about criteria for Stanley Cup winners, the Islanders goaltending situation, players with the best vibes, and what to watch for as we enter the final week of the regular season.
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4/12/2024 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
This Year's Hart Race, Cup Contenders, and Short Kings
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to take mailbag questions about the top of this year's Hart Trophy race, why people don't really care about the President's Trophy the way they should, and what you need to do to be successful as a smaller player in today's game.
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4/12/2024 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
Charlie Lindgren’s Breakout, and Next Candidates to Do So
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to take a victory lap about Charlie Lindgren’s monster season, discuss how much of a concern Alexander Georgiev’s seeming shakiness is for a long Avalanche playoff run, and highlight some goalies that could be good candidates for bigger workloads next year.
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4/11/2024 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
Jake Guentzel’s Impact in Carolina, and Their Top Line’s Offensive Approach
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry for a deep dive on how Jake Guentzel has fit in Carolina, the way their top line has played since he arrived, and why their collective offensive approach is such an encouraging development for the team's playoff outlook.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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4/10/2024 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
Stars vs. Avalanche, Tanev's Impact, and Dallas' Depth
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to talk about last night's Stars vs. Avalanche game, the direct and indirect impact Chris Tanev has had on the way Dallas is playing, and their unique depth approach compared to most of the other top teams in the league.
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4/8/2024 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
The Western Conference Elite
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down the current state of the Western Conference, how the teams at the top are playing right now, and the road map for them ahead of the postseason.
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4/5/2024 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
The East Race, Marchenko's Cool Goal, and Josi's Adjustments
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the good and the bad of the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, Kirill Marchenko's cool goal against Ilya Sorokin and the predicament shooters are now putting goalies in with increasing regularity, and the adjustments Roman Josi has made to his game this year to improve his offensive efficiency.
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4/5/2024 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
How Nathan Mackinnon and the Avs Got Their Game to This Level
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Nathan MacKinnon's process for adding to his game over the years, how he's learned to best utilize his physical tools, and the ways the Avalanche as a team have helped put it all together over the past five years.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/27/2024 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
How Players Traded at the Deadline Are Fitting on Their New Teams
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to take a look at how players who were moved at the trade deadline are fitting on their new teams, highlighting the ones that have had the biggest initial impact. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/26/2024 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Designated Backups, Pick Your Opponent, and the Monday Mailbag
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to answer listener questions about teams using three-goal systems, why being able to pick your opponent in this year's postseason would be especially intriguing, teams who have had the most disappointing seasons, and Nikolaj Ehlers' usage.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/25/2024 • 50 minutes, 17 seconds
Reality of What VGK Have Been vs. Idea of What They Could Be
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights, their series of moves at the deadline, and the dichotomy between the reality of how they've been playing recently vs. the idea of what they could eventually be in the postseason.
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3/22/2024 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
Teams Taking Next Steps, Celebrini's Future, and Other Mailbag Questions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer mailbag questions about rebuilding teams taking next steps towards competitiveness, Macklin Celebrini's upside and future, and extreme cases of players or teams that confuse expected models.
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3/21/2024 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
Sam Reinhart’s Magical Year, and Mutually Beneficial Playing Situations
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Sam Reinhart's magical season, discuss why his goal scoring binge this year is just an extension of what he'd already been doing so well previously, and highlight the unique ways he and the Panthers have been able to get the best out of each other.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/19/2024 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Why Nashville Is a Team to Watch Right Now, and This Offseason
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to discuss the run the Predators have been on and why they've become not only one of the most interesting teams to watch right now, but this coming offseason as well. Then they talk about how the Capitals are trying to transition between eras, and the evolution of analytics in hockey. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/18/2024 • 51 minutes, 34 seconds
Canucks Playing Style, and Impact of Usage in New Jersey
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to talk about the Canucks playing style, how they’re generating the results they have, and what it’ll look like in a playoff setting against different opponents. Then they talk about the good and bad in New Jersey, and how situation plus usage can dramatically impact a player’s results.
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3/15/2024 • 49 minutes
Lack of Cohesion in Detroit, and the Elephant in the Room in Dallas
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Detroit's recent struggles without Dylan Larkin, and the lack of cohesion between the Red Wings NHL lineup and drafting under Yzerman. Then they talk about Jake Oettinger's troubles, how Dallas can fix it, and why they need to do so before it's too late.
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3/15/2024 • 52 minutes, 55 seconds
Developing Goalies and How Teams Do It
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the importance of goalies playing the puck, AHL netminders to keep an eye on moving forward, and why some teams just seem to keep finding talent at the position so much more often than others.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/13/2024 • 50 minutes, 16 seconds
Logan Stankoven, Competitive Skating, and Net Front Habits
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about the impressive start to Logan Stankoven's NHL career, the way he's turned perceived weaknesses into functional strengths on the ice, and how the Stars are able to develop the players they draft by immediately putting them in a position to succeed.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/12/2024 • 48 minutes, 55 seconds
Last Words For The Trade Deadline
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on this year’s trade deadline by summing up what the top ten teams in the league did with one word.
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3/11/2024 • 54 minutes, 16 seconds
Takeaways from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to talk about the biggest stories from this year's trade deadline. If you'd like to join the conversation, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's Discord server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84
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3/9/2024 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 33 seconds
An Avalanche of Trades
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Meghan Angley and AJ Haefele for an emergency episode to break down Colorado's two big trades on Wednesday, the logic behind doing them as a tandem, and the impact they'll have on the Avalanche's outlook for both the rest of the year and into the future.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/7/2024 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Behind the Scenes of Trade Deadline Week
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to give a behind-the-scenes look at what trade deadline week is like for teams, how the process of putting together a deal unfolds, and the dynamics at play for negotiating long-term extensions with young players on their second deals.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty
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3/6/2024 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
CBJ’s Russian Line, Devils Changes, and Brunette’s Impact
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about how the Blue Jackets are (mis)using Voronkov and their Russian Line, what changes we can expect from the Devils following Lindy Ruff's firing, the job Andrew Brunette has done in Nashville, and quantifying impact by defensemen.This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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3/5/2024 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Pain in Pittsburgh
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Danny Shirey to unpack where things have gone wrong again for the Penguins this season, and how much of the blame for the way they're playing should go to the players and the front office that brought them in vs. the coach for the way he's using them.
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3/4/2024 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds
Simon Nemec and Driving Offensive Results from the Defense Position
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Simon Nemec's rookie season in New Jersey, the things he's doing to drive such positive offensive results for the Devils, and the future of the defense position.
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2/29/2024 • 50 minutes, 6 seconds
Trades We'd Like to See at the 2024 Deadline Part 2
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser for this year's edition of the 'trades we'd like to see' extravaganza ahead of the 2024 deadline.
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2/29/2024 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
Trades We'd Like to See at the 2024 Deadline Part 1
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser for this year's edition of the 'trades we'd like to see' extravaganza ahead of the 2024 deadline.
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2/29/2024 • 52 minutes, 16 seconds
Detroit’s Good Vibes, New Jersey’s Bad Vibes, and Teams to Watch
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to talk about the good vibes in Detroit, the bad vibes in New Jersey, and the teams to keep an eye on ahead of this year's trade deadline.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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2/26/2024 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
Sidney Crosby's Longevity and Continued Brilliance This Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Sidney Crosby's ability to keep adding things to his game over the years, that impact on the next generation of superstars, and the skills that have allowed him to continue to dominate this season.
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2/23/2024 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
The Flames and Their Trade Candidates
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Julian McKenzie to talk about the Calgary Flames, the challenges of trying to keep playing competitive games while having all of your players in trade rumours, and how those most notable players like Hanifin, Tanev, and Markstrom have been performing this season.
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2/23/2024 • 50 minutes, 11 seconds
Teams With Decisions to Make at This Year’s Deadline
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to talk about teams with big decisions to make about the direction they're going in at this year's deadline, like the Devils and seemingly everyone battling for the second wild card spot in the West. They also get into Auston Matthews' goal scoring, Matty Beniers' defensive game, and which veteran forward the Stars should prioritize this summer.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
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2/20/2024 • 51 minutes, 21 seconds
The Job Ahead for the Next Blue Jackets GM
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to peel back all of the layers of Jarmo Kekäläinen's firing this week. They look at the particularly interesting timing of the move, what the next Blue Jackets GM is inheriting when they take over, and the job they have ahead for them.
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2/16/2024 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
Shooters Changing The Game, and Markstrom’s Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about how elite shooters are forcing goalies to adjust with their new approach to beating them, the season Jacob Markstrom is having, and the best fits for a team like the Devils ahead of the deadline.
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2/16/2024 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
How Leon Draisaitl Uses His Diverse Skills So Efficiently
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Leon Draisaitl’s diverse skill set and offensive genius. They talk about his interactions with defenders, his unique shooting style, the benefits of where he fires from, and how he sets the table for teammates.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty
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2/14/2024 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
Changing Situations and Players to Target in Fantasy
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Chris Meaney to help you with your fantasy teams by highlighting some players that could benefit from improved situations down the stretch.
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2/10/2024 • 50 minutes, 36 seconds
Mo Seider's Extreme Usage, and Best Interests of Player vs. Team
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Mo Seider's extreme usage this season, the divisive opinions it's created about his performance, and balancing best interests long-term of the player vs. the short-term needs of the team. They also take some mailbag questions about how the NHL schedules start times, and players switching agents during the season.
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2/9/2024 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Thomas Harley, the Stars, and Their Offensive Approach
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Thomas Harley's emergence this season, his unique offensive skillset, and how it's been a perfect fit for the way the Dallas Stars attack as a team.
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2/6/2024 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
Your Mailbag Questions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to answer your mailbag questions about All-Star weekend, utilization of private stats companies, and aging curves for players.
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2/5/2024 • 53 minutes, 1 second
The Monahan Trade, Kings Coaching Change, and Buying Canucks
DImitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss Sean Monahan going to the Jets, the Kings making a coaching change, and the Canucks being a buyer this season.
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2/2/2024 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
Breaking Down the Elias Lindholm Trade to Vancouver
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to break down the Elias Lindholm trade. They talk about his value as a player, the fit on the Canucks, and the direction of the Flames.
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2/1/2024 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Mat Barzal’s Game, and Turning Talent Into Points
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Mat Barzal's game, things that have limited his point production in the past, and adjustments both he and the players around him have made this season.
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1/31/2024 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
Bear vs. Bull Case for Five East Teams
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to help make the case for reasons to either be high and low on the Panthers, Rangers, Bruins, Devils and Penguins.
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1/30/2024 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
Thomas Harley on the Top Pair & the Media’s Role Covering a Team
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about why Thomas Harley's recent play in a top pairing gig is such a big deal, the draft-and-develop system the Stars have going right now, and the role media should play in questioning a coach's lineup decisions.
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1/29/2024 • 50 minutes, 45 seconds
How Vancouver’s Play Has Improved as the Year Has Gone Along
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to talk about the way the Canucks are playing, why they've gotten better as the season has gone along, and what it means for their ambition at this year's trade deadline.
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1/26/2024 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Nate Mack's Run, The LOC Fan Club, and The Avs 2nd Line Center
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Meghan Angley and AJ Haefele to talk about what's fueling Nathan MacKinnon's remarkable season, how much the Avalanche are relying on their top players, and what the market for a second line center looks like.
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1/26/2024 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
Konecny, Tippett, and How Philadelphia is Flying off the Rush
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about what the Flyers are doing tactically to generate so many rush chances this season, and how players like Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett have benefitted from it.
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1/25/2024 • 49 minutes, 25 seconds
Goalie Development and Reading Shots
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about optimal development time for netminders, the art of preparing for saves by reading shots, and fits between a defensive environment and goalie for someone like Jacob Markstrom.
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1/24/2024 • 52 minutes, 29 seconds
Changes Patrick Roy Can Make & Why This Jets Team Is Different
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to discuss what Patrick Roy can do to make the biggest difference for the Islanders, why the way the Jets are playing this season is so different compared to previous versions, and how players like Nils Höglander producing down the lineup might be the best spot for them to keep doing so.
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1/22/2024 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Elias Pettersson’s Season, and The Future of Deals for Star Players
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down the season Elias Pettersson is having, all of the considerations for his next contract, and how the framing of deals for star players could change moving forward.
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1/18/2024 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
Nikolaj Ehlers, Gabe Vilardi, and the Jets Top Line
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the tape on Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabe Vilardi. They talk about how their unique skill sets, how they've complemented each other so well, and why they're creating such phenomenal results for the Jets this season.
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1/16/2024 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
The Flyers Conundrum, the Oilers Turnaround, and the Arbitration Process
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to discuss the conundrum of trying to rebuild while winning games like the Flyers are doing this season, how the Oilers have turned their season around in the past 20 games, and why the arbitration process is such a risky one for goalies.
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1/15/2024 • 50 minutes, 32 seconds
Second Half Storylines
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to work through the storylines they're excited to follow in the second half of the NHL regular season.
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1/12/2024 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
Nichushkin's Scoring, Guentzel's Future, and Under The Radar Good Seasons
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer your mailbag questions. Topics include Val Nichushkin's scoring, Jake Guentzel's future, how good Cutter Gauthier is, what's wrong with the Kings, and under the radar players having very good seasons.
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1/12/2024 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Artemi Panarin's New Grip and Rip Playing Style
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jonny Lazarus to talk about the New York Rangers, Artemi Panarin's extreme change in offensive philosophy, Alexis Lafreniere's improvement on his off-wing, and the pros and cons of the team's playing style this season under Peter Laviolette.
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1/11/2024 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
David Pastrnak’s Evolution as Boston’s Offensive Engine
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to deep dive David Pastrnak's game, how he's able to create so many quality chances, and the way he's developed into being the player Boston's offense runs through.
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1/9/2024 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
We’re Back, With More Saxophone Squirtle Than Ever Before
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to discuss the good vibes in Winnipeg, the survival mode in Dallas, Andrew Brunette's influence in Nashville, and Willy Nylander's contract extension.
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1/8/2024 • 53 minutes, 2 seconds
The Bull vs. Bear Case for Each Contender in the West
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to work through the respective reasons why you should either be very high or potentially concerned about the outlook for each Western Conference contender this season.
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12/27/2023 • 52 minutes, 42 seconds
Awards Ballots Through 30 Games, The Jets Top Line, and PDO Surges
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk through their awards ballots through the 30 game mark. Plus they answer some mailbag questions about what's made the Jets top line so special, and why new coaches always seem to benefit from PDO surges.
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12/21/2023 • 48 minutes, 34 seconds
What Auston Matthews Is Doing Well, and What Timo Meier Is Doing Not So Well
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about how Auston Matthews has been scoring so many goals lately, why Timo Meier has struggled so much in New Jersey and what adjustments he can make to turn things around, and what Andrew Brunette does as a coach to help his teams out offensively.
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12/21/2023 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Calder Race, Expected Goal Models, and Florida's Contracts
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to talk about this year's Calder race, expected goals models and how the way the game is being played offensively is impacting them, and what the Panthers will do with all of their upcoming contract decisions.
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12/20/2023 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
Filip Forsberg’s Throwback Playing Style, and a Different Offensive Environment in Nashville
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down why Filip Forsberg's unique playing style is such a throwback, and how a different offensive environment in Nashville this year is helping his production match his skill level
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12/19/2023 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
How the Flyers Are Playing This Season, and What It Means for Their Rebuild
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Charlie O'Connor to talk about how the Flyers have been able to surprise everyone this season, why their current playing style has been so encouraging for what they could be capable of in the future, and what it all means for their rebuild.
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12/15/2023 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
Leo Carlsson's Rookie Year, Goalies Playing the Puck, and Player Gravity
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about his visit with the Ducks, the benefits of how they're handling Leo Carlsson's rookie season, and how much John Gibson has left in the tank. Then they take listener questions about the value of goalies playing the puck, the Blues firing Craig Berube, and the concept of 'player gravity'.
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12/15/2023 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
Defensive Environments are Voodoo
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Merzlikins’ improvement, Georgiev’s struggles, the future of goalie workloads, and why the Devils have struggled to suppress goals this season.
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12/13/2023 • 52 minutes, 28 seconds
How Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights Are Getting the Best Out of Each Other
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about how Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights have been able to get the most out of each other, his evolution as a player off the puck, the way Vegas uses him, and why his particular skill set was instrumental in helping transform them into a team that could win the Stanley Cup.
If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/11/2023 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Your Mailbag Questions about Ovechkin's goals, the Kings, and In-Season Tournaments
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer your mailbag questions about Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring, the Los Angeles Kings, college hockey, the Penguins power play, and in-season tournaments.
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12/8/2023 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
More and More People Are Saying “Awooo”
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Craig Morgan to talk about the Arizona Coyotes, how and why the organization's approach heading into the season changed, and the key contributions driving their feisty start to the year.
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12/8/2023 • 48 minutes, 9 seconds
Basking in the Afterglow of the Hughes Bowl
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to share their excitement about last night's Hughes Bowl in Vancouver while breaking down all of the exciting and potentially concerning stuff they saw from both teams involved.If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/6/2023 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds
Aleksander Barkov’s Defensive Impact, and Why It Fuels Florida’s Success
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the tape on Aleksander Barkov, the unique impact he has on games defensively, and why it helps make everything work for the Panthers.If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/4/2023 • 51 minutes, 57 seconds
Kane on the Red Wings, Streamlining Offside Reviews, and Gaming Expected Goals
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about how Patrick Kane fits on the Red Wings, ways we can get the most out of the entire offside review process, and the value of expected goals these days.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/1/2023 • 55 minutes, 4 seconds
Breaking Down Willy Nylander’s Career Year, and How He’s Doing It
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down Willy Nylander's career, year, the evolution of his game, and how he's become such a dominant offensive force this season.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/30/2023 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
You’re Only as Good as Your Goalie
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to discuss how Minnesota ’s inability to prevent goals against cost Dean Evason his job, breakout goalies to keep an eye on, and how netminders are trying to keep up with league’s change in offensive philosophy.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/28/2023 • 51 minutes, 39 seconds
Quinn Hughes’ Monster Season, and How He Creates So Much Offensively for the Canucks
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to dig into the monster season Quinn Hughes is having, how he's been able to create so much offensively, and why having someone like Filip Hronek as his partner has helped open things up even more for the Canucks as a team. If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/27/2023 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
Making the Sabres Fun Again, where the power resides in the NHL, and Most Improved Players
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to help answer some mailbag questions about why the Sabres haven't been quite as fun this season, how the Bruins keep winning games, where the power resides in the league, and the idea of a Most Improved Player award in the NHL.If you'd like to participate the conversation and get in on future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's Discord server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/25/2023 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds
Mailbag Questions about New Systems, Defensive Results, and How to Fix Things
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to answer listener questions about implementing new systems during the season, the impact of handedness on defensemen, who drives a team's underlying defensive results, and how to fix notably lagging things like Minnesota's penalty kill, Pittsburgh's power play, and New Jersey's 5-on-5 play. If you'd like to participate the conversation and get in on future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's Discord server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/24/2023 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
Revisting the Watchability Rankings Through 20 Games
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to revisit their watchability rankings from before the year, and take stock of where they’re at with teams after seeing them play nearly 20 games this season.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/23/2023 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
The Magic Behind Nikita Kucherov’s Wizardry
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down why Nikita Kucherov is such a cheat code offensively, and how all of his magic starts with his command of the wall in all three zones.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/21/2023 • 50 minutes, 58 seconds
Outliers, Regression, and Your Mailbag Questions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to answer your mailbag questions about teams who regularly outperform their publicly available metrics, Alexis Lafreniere's goal scoring, and contenders like the Avalanche and Devils having some weird results.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/17/2023 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
Matt Duchene in Dallas, NHL's International Games, and 3-on-3 OT Solutions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the entertainment value of the NHL's international games, the start Matt Duchene is off to in Dallas, and the league hoping to fix growing issues with the 3-on-3 overtime format. If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/17/2023 • 50 minutes
How Quinton Byfield Is Now Leveraging His Skills to Become an Impact Player
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Quinton Byfield's game, the leap he's made this season, and how he's been able to become a real impact player for the Kings.If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 36 seconds
Good Process, Better Results, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down Pittsburgh's start to the year, the small yet impactful changes they've made, and how they're hoping to keep turning good processes into better results.If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
11/13/2023 • 49 minutes, 35 seconds
Ending the Week With Your Mailbag Questions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Matt Larkin to answer your mailbag questions about what the Oilers can do to salvage their season, whether there's any signs of life from Jonathan Huberdeau, and how to cheer for rebuilding teams like the Flyers. If you'd like to participate in future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the PDOcast's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
11/10/2023 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
The Oilers Are Down Bad, Barkov’s Quiet Greatness, and Other Nuggets Around the League
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Edmonton's latest soul crushing defeat, catching up with the Florida Panthers as they keep getting it done despite all of their key absences, and other fun nuggets from around the league.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
11/10/2023 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
The Leafs, the Oilers, and Their Respective Issues This Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to talk about the Leafs, Oilers, and Wild. They discuss their shaky starts to the season, how worried we should be about it, and what can be done to fix the issues that have been dragging their results down. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
11/9/2023 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Pavel Mintyukov’s Playing Style, and the Profound Impact He’s Already Had
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to marvel at Pavel Mintyukov's introduction to the NHL. They break down the details in his game, the habits he's shown on and off the puck, and how it's had a profound impact on the way the Ducks are playing this season.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/7/2023 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
The Canucks Hot Start, and Way Too Early Awards Market
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the hot start the Canucks are off to this season, and how they’re doing it. Then they look at the awards market one month into the season and discuss some of the best values on the boards.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/7/2023 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
Just How Bad Are the Sharks, and Many More Mailbag Questions
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer an interesting medley of mailbag questions from the listeners. Topics include Byfield's promising start to the season, historical perspective on how bad this version of the Sharks is, the future outlook for teams either over or underperforming their underlying numbers, and a whole lot more.If you'd like to participate in future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the PDOcast's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
11/4/2023 • 53 minutes, 30 seconds
It’s Always Something With the Senators
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Graeme Nichols to work through everything that's gone wrong in Ottawa lately, and how the Senators can hope to fix it moving forward. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/3/2023 • 45 minutes, 3 seconds
Surprise Teams, and What They’re Doing Right vs. Wrong
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about what they're seeing on tape from surprising teams like the Ducks, Oilers, Predators, and Penguins early in the season. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/2/2023 • 49 minutes, 24 seconds
What’s More Spooky Than Talking About Goalies
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about goaltending in the first month of the season. Topics include Arizona’s underrated tandem, the Bruins continuing to get it done without missing a beat, Jake Oettinger’s workload, a potential changing of the guard in Toronto’s crease, and who’s to blame for Edmonton’s struggles.This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/31/2023 • 52 minutes, 41 seconds
Dylan Larkin is 'the Man in the Middle'
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Dylan Larkin's electric performance to start the year, the strides he's made individually over the past year or so, and how he's benefitting from the talent around him improving.This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/30/2023 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
The Impact Quinn Hughes Has Had to Start the Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down the impact Quinn Hughes has had on Canucks games to start the season, and how he's done it at both ends of the ice. Then they talk about Matthew Poitras, Alexis Lafreniere, and other young players playing big roles for their respective clubs. This podcast was produced by Elan CharkThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/27/2023 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
Situations to Target in Fantasy Hockey
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Chris Meaney to help you get an advantage in your fantasy leagues. They highlight early season player usage that's notable, situations to target, and names to keep an eye on moving forward. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/27/2023 • 54 minutes, 22 seconds
Development Plans, Utilization of NHL Edge, and AHL Affiliates
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Leo Carlsson's interesting development plan, the NHL Edge data that was unveiled by the league this week, and Carolina's lack of an AHL affiliate.This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
How Mikko Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche do their damage
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to deep dive Mikko Rantanen's game, how he's turned into such a triple threat monster, and the way it all ties into the unique way the Colorado Avalanche play as a team. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/25/2023 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Notable Starts to the Season and How Much We’re Buying Them
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk about Auston Matthews' strong start to the year, and other notable performances from the first week of the season that they're keeping an eye on moving forward.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/20/2023 • 51 minutes, 5 seconds
Stories From the First Week on the Road
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to talk about her first week on the road to start the season, and all of the teams she got to see in that time. They discuss the Sabres, Lightning, Penguins, Avalanche, Timo Meier, and Connor Bedard.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/20/2023 • 48 minutes, 11 seconds
Detroit's Red Hot Start Offensively
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the new look Detroit Red Wings, their fun start to the year, and how Dylan Larkin has clicked with Alex DeBrincat.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/17/2023 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
First Impressions of Connor Bedard
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down the tape of Connor Bedard's first three games and discuss what he's doing that's allowing him to be so effective right out of the gate.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/16/2023 • 48 minutes, 52 seconds
‘Our Guys’ This Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to wax poetic about the random assortment of players they’re especially high on heading into this seasonThis podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/11/2023 • 47 minutes, 47 seconds
Breaking Down the Details in Jack Hughes’ Game
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to take a closer look at the leap Jack Hughes made last season, how much his game has evolved, and why he's so difficult to handle defensively.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 32 seconds
2023 Watchability Rankings
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do the Watchability Rankings for this coming NHL season. They work their way from 32 through 1, breaking down what they’re excited to see from each team this year and why they ranked them where they did.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
10/6/2023 • 1 hour, 41 minutes, 14 seconds
The Season Finale
Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri for the final episode of the season. They discuss teams moving towards 3 goalie systems, goalies that got paid this summer, and names to watch at the position heading into next season.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
7/14/2023 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
Dallas Stars Offseason Approach, and Coaching Clinic Talking Points
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about what the Dallas Stars have done this offseason, their decision to focus on their forwards rather than their defensemen, and the most interesting takeaways from a recent coaching clinic.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
7/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Offseason Takeaways Extravaganza, Part 2
In Part 2 of our offseason takeaways extravaganza, Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to talk about the Devils handling their business so efficiently, why we're still so excited about Our Sabres, how bad teams tried to weaponize their endless amounts of cap space this summer, and the Predators aggressively attempting to change their vibes as an organization. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
7/11/2023 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
Offseason Takeaways Extravaganza, Part 1
In Part 1 of our offseason takeaways extravaganza, Harman Dayal joins Dimitri to talk about the Alex DeBrincat trade to Detroit, the Hurricanes signing big-name free agents, Kyle Dubas' first summer running the Penguins, and whether the Kraken have another big move coming. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
7/11/2023 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
2023 Draft Picks We Liked
Mitch Brown joins the show to help work through what teams did at the 2023 NHL draft, and talk about some of our favourite picks.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/30/2023 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
Takeaways and Trends from Draft Week in Nashville
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about some of the key takeaways from draft week, and what people were talking about in Nashville.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/29/2023 • 53 minutes, 17 seconds
2023 Mock Draft: Part 2
Cam Robinson joins Dimitri to do a mock of all 16 lottery picks at this year's draft. In part one they did the first 5 picks, in this one they finish up by doing picks 6 through 16.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/27/2023 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
2023 Mock Draft: Part 1
Cam Robinson joins Dimitri to talk about this year's draft class, the process that went into putting together a draft board, and what kind of traits are being prioritized. Then they start the 2023 mock draft by making picks 1 through 5. For picks 6 through 16, check out part two.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/27/2023 • 55 minutes, 41 seconds
Bonus Pod: Ryan Johansen Trade Breakdown
AJ Haefele joins Dimitri for a bonus edition of the PDOcast to break down Colorado's acquisition of Ryan Johansen, how he'll fit in the Avalanche system, and what's next for the Predators after all of the cap space they've cleared out since the trade deadlineThis podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/26/2023 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
Trades We’d Like to See This Offseason
Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to help cook up hypothetical trades that they'd like to see teams make this offseason involving players that have been rumoured to be available.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/26/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Mailbag Questions
Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to help answer mailbag questions about what the Avalanche should do, Elias Lindholm's next contract, trading for vs. extending Connor Hellebuyck, and fixing the Coyotes.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Draft Combine Chatter and Offseason Storylines
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri to discuss his experience at this year's draft combine, and what people were talking about in Buffalo. Then they take a look at some offseason storylines and teams that could be active this summer.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/22/2023 • 53 minutes, 34 seconds
Changes in Calgary
Julian McKenzie joins the show to talk about his recent work on what went on behind the scenes in Calgary last season, how much of the Flames' miserable year was due to Darryl Sutter's tactics, and what the new coach and GM can do this summer to help turn things around.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/21/2023 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Let's Play Goalie Matchmaker!
Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri on the show. The guys play goalie matchmaking, deciphering which goalies would be the best/worst fits on other teams. They discuss potential goalie changes for the upcoming off-season in the NHL.
6/20/2023 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
The Changing Landscape for Regional Game Broadcasts
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about regional broadcasts in the NHL, the uncertainty that a number of teams are facing heading into next season, and the unique model the Vegas Golden Knights are testing out to hopefully make their games more accessible for a larger audience
6/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Breaking Down the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup Run
Jesse Granger joins Dimitri to break down the run the Vegas Golden Knights went on en route to winning the 2023 Stanley Cup, and all of the key contributions they got along the way.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/15/2023 • 50 minutes, 32 seconds
Looking Ahead to 2024 Stanley Cup Futures
Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to look ahead to next year's Stanley Cup futures market, and talk about which teams stick out to them based on how they're being initially priced.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/14/2023 • 54 minutes, 26 seconds
Playoff Luck, Trade Ideas, and Other Mailbag Questions
Ryan Lambert joins Dimitri to answer listener questions about how good vs. lucky the Golden Knights have been, Connor Hellebuyck trades, Clayton Keller vs. Alex DeBrincat, and how aggressively teams that missed the playoffs should act this coming offseasonThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 11 seconds
Game 4 Takeaways, How to Create Goals, and the Goalie Position
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, the brilliance of the Golden Knights defensive approach, how goals have been created in this series, and the evolution (or lack thereof) of the goalie position.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/12/2023 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
Game 3 Takeaways and Offseason Player Movement
Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to talk about their big takeaways from last night's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. They also discuss recent trades around the league, potential trades on the horizon, and why power dynamics are changing in the NHL.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/9/2023 • 49 minutes, 30 seconds
Cap Space is King(s)
Charlie O'Connor joins Dimitri to talk about Philadelphia's first big move under their new regime, and why it's an encouraging sign that they're finally going to do the right thing. Then Russell Morgan hops on the show to discuss the trade from LA's perspective, the price they paid to clear valuable cap space, and how they used it on Vladislav Gavrikov.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/8/2023 • 59 minutes, 7 seconds
Stanley Cup Final Tactics and Adjustments
Jack Han joins Dimitri to talk about the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, the tactics the Golden Knights have used to jump out to a 2-0 lead, and what adjustments the Panthers can make to get back into the series.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/7/2023 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
Game 2 Takeaways
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, how and why the Golden Knights have dominated, and all sorts of other observations from the start of the series in Vegas.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/6/2023 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Game 1 Takeaways
John Matisz joins Dimitri to talk about Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, takeaways we can glean from the opener, and what to watch for as the series progresses. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/5/2023 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
Stanley Cup Final Preview
Thomas Drance joins the show to break down all of the matchups that'll define this year's Stanley Cup Final.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
6/1/2023 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
Film Club - Jack Eichel’s Two-Way Play This Postseason
Jesse Marshall joins the show to break down the tape on Jack Eichel and talk about how he's been able to make such an impact on and off the puck this postseason.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/31/2023 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
End of Conference Finals, Start of Stanley Cup Final, and Conn Smythe Picks
Pete Blackburn joins Dimitri to discuss how the Golden Knights finished the Stars off in definitive fashion, some of the top storylines ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, and the market for future Conn Smythe picks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/30/2023 • 51 minutes
Stars vs. Golden Knights, and What to Watch for in Game 6
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about how the Stars have turned things around to win the past two games and force a Game 6. They also highlight what to watch for in Game 6, including Thomas Harley's usage, Jason Robertson's impact, and how Jack Eichel is attacking defenders.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/29/2023 • 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Staying Alive
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri to talk about last night's Stars vs. Golden Knights game, and how Dallas was able to stay alive and extend the series. Then they discuss this summer's free agent class, players who could benefit from how this year's postseason has played out, and the risk vs. reward of Matvei Michkov.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/26/2023 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
Goalies, and Evaluating Their Playoff Performance With Existing Goalie Stats
Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri to talk about Sergei Bobrovksky's postseason run, the types of shots the Hurricanes were able to generate against him, Jake Oettinger's workload, and the theory behind everything that goes into 'expected goals' numbers.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/25/2023 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Garbage Time in Dallas
David Castillo joins Dimitri to talk about the first three games of Stars vs. Golden Knights, how things went off the rails so badly for Dallas in Game 3, and why Vegas has been able to have so much success.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/24/2023 • 52 minutes, 29 seconds
Hurricanes vs. Panthers, and Expectations Versus Reality
John Matisz from The Score joins Dimitri to talk about the first three games of Hurricanes vs. Panthers, how much closer the series has actually been than most of the key numbers would indicate, and reasons why Florida is one win from the Stanley Cup Final.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/23/2023 • 52 minutes, 5 seconds
Film Club - Matthew Tkachuk’s Playoff Run
Jesse Marshall joins the show to discuss how effective Matthew Tkachuk has been so far during Florida's playoff run, what we're seeing on tape from him, and why it makes him such a unique player from a skill set perspective.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/19/2023 • 51 minutes
Conference Finals Preview
Jack Han joins Dimitri to help preview both Conference Finals matchups.This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian and Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/17/2023 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds
Setting the Scene Out West
Jesse Granger joins Dimitri to break down how the Golden Knights were able to beat the Oilers in round 2, and what they did to resurface a lot of issues for Edmonton that we thought we were done with. Then Sean Shapiro hops on to discuss last night's Game 7 in Dallas, the heroes for the Stars, and why this upcoming West Final will be so fun.This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian and Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/16/2023 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
Postseason Coin Flips
Rob Pizzola joins Dimitri to talk about what went wrong for the Leafs in round 2 against the Panthers, how we talk about process vs. results in the postseason, and how the way you win or lose influences our perception of things.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/15/2023 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Game 4s, Conn Smythe Picks, and How Things Change in the Postseason
Ryan Lambert joins Dimitri to talk about last night's Game 4s, the "new" Flyers front office, Conn Smythe picks for every remaining team, and how things have changed in the playoffs.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/11/2023 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Miro the Hero
David Castillo joins Dimitri to break down the first four games of the Stars vs. Kraken series. They discuss Miro Heiskanen's huge performance in Game 4 after returning from injury, how Dallas can better optimize their lineup, and what Seattle does offensively to keep giving opponents trouble.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/10/2023 • 50 minutes, 48 seconds
Draft Lottery Takeaways and Matchmaking
Cam Robinson from EPRinkside joins Dimitri to talk about last night's draft lottery results, what the teams at the top of the board will most likely do, and some interesting names that could sneak up lists.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/9/2023 • 53 minutes, 17 seconds
Response Games, and Level of Urgency Heading Into Them
John Matisz joins Dimitri to talk about the Leafs disappointing performance in Game 3, adjustments the Devils made to bounce back in their series, and what Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid did themselves in Game 2. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/8/2023 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Gustav Forsling, Wyatt Johnston, and Players Who Deserve More Love
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri to talk about Gustav Forsling, Wyatt Johnston, and players who deserve more love for their play this postseason.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/5/2023 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
Game 1 Results, and Game 2 Adjustments
Jack Han joins Dimitri to discuss what we saw from the first game of every series in round 2, and adjustments the teams that lost Game 1 can make moving forward.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/4/2023 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
Film Club - Playoff Forechecking, and How the Kraken and Panthers Are Doing It
Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri to break down the tape on how teams like the Kraken and Panthers are getting great results out of their forecheck this postseason.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/3/2023 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
Second Round Playoff Preview
Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to preview all four matchups in the second round of the NHL playoffs.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/2/2023 • 56 minutes, 42 seconds
Blame Game in Boston, Jake Oettinger’s Confidence, and Status Quo in Winnipeg
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about a wild weekend of NHL playoff hockey. They discuss Boston's collapse against Florida, what makes Jake Oettinger so special, and the mess in Winnipeg.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
5/1/2023 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
The Devil Is in the Details
Shayna Goldman joins Dimitri to talk about the first five games of the Devils vs. Rangers series, how New Jersey turned things around after going down 2-0, and things New York can do to respond now themselves.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/28/2023 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
Changes the Oilers Have Made, and Why It’s Worked Against the Kings
Daniel Nugent-Bowman joins Dimitri to break down the Oilers vs. Kings series through 5 games, the benefits of McDavid and Draisaitl playing together, and why Edmonton's much-improved depth has allowed them to take control at 5-on-5.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/27/2023 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
Playoff Mailbag
John Matisz joins Dimitri to answer listener questions about the biggest surprises this postseason, preferences when it comes to team building philosophy, and how much stock to put into matching up with your opponent vs. just playing your game.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/26/2023 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
Game Plans and Adjustments in Leafs vs. Lightning
Anthony Petrielli joins Dimitri to talk about the first four games of Leafs vs. Lightning, how Toronto was able to come back in both Game 3 and Game 4 and the good and bad of what both teams are doing tactically in this series.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/25/2023 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds
The Oilers, the Bruins, and a Wild Weekend of Playoff Hockey
Ryan Lambert joins Dimitri to talk about last night's Oilers comeback and takeaways from the first four games of their series against the Kings. Then Matt Porter hops on to look at how the Bruins have managed to take control against the Panthers after a shaky start to their series.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/24/2023 • 51 minutes, 24 seconds
How Teams Are Creating Goals in the Playoffs
Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri to talk about how teams are scoring in the playoffs, what’s working and what isn’t, and how individual goalies are performing so far.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/21/2023 • 51 minutes, 22 seconds
Wild vs. Stars, and Playoff Officiating
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about the first two games of Stars vs. Wild, teams making adjustments as the series go along, and how the playoffs are officiated. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/20/2023 • 51 minutes, 47 seconds
First Impressions of Avalanche vs. Kraken
AJ Haefele joins Dimitri to talk about why Seattle was able to give Colorado trouble in Game 1, and what they expect to see from both teams as the series progresses.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/19/2023 • 52 minutes, 50 seconds
First Round Playoff Preview, Part 2
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri to break down the rest of this year's opening-round playoff series. They discuss key trends, potential X factors, and how the teams match up against each other. In part 2 they cover Devils vs. Rangers, Avalanche vs. Kraken, and Golden Knights vs. Jets.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/18/2023 • 53 minutes, 50 seconds
First Round Playoff Preview, Part 1
Jack Han and Jack Fraser join Dimitri to break down five opening-round matchups in this year's playoffs. Key trends to watch, potential X factors, and how the two teams match up against each other are discussed for each series. In part 1 of the preview, Bruins vs. Panthers, Leafs vs. Lightning, Oilers vs. Kings, Stars vs. Wild, and Hurricanes vs. Islanders are covered.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/17/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Who's to blame in Pittsburgh, and your mailbag questions
Ryan Lambert joins Dimitri to eulogize this year's Pittsburgh Penguins. Then they talk your mailbag questions about what the Sabres should do in net, who to cheer for and against this postseason, and plenty more.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/13/2023 • 51 minutes, 28 seconds
The Golden Knights, The Bruins, and Potential Playoff Paths
Jesse Granger joins Dimitri to discuss a potential Mark Stone return, and how the Golden Knights match up against their most likely postseason opponents. Then Matt Porter hops on to talk about the Boston Bruins, the three teams they could play in round 1, and whether any of them stand a chance at giving them some trouble.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/12/2023 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Joe Pavelski's 1000 points, and 1,000,000 tips
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to reflect on Joe Pavelski's career and the impact he's had on the Stars after he reached 1,000 NHL points.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/11/2023 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
All-NHL Teams
John Matisz from The Score joins Dimitri to put together this year's All-NHL teams.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/10/2023 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
Give Nikolaj Ehlers more ice time
Murat Ates joins Dimitri to talk about the Winnipeg Jets, their struggles over the past 30 games that have opened up the Western Conference wild card race, and what should be some interesting future decisions for the organization.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/6/2023 • 51 minutes, 59 seconds
Film Club - Elias Pettersson's brilliance on and off the puck
Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri to break down the tape on Elias Pettersson this season. They discuss the profound impact he's had at both ends of the ice, and the unique way he's done it.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/5/2023 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
New goalies doing exciting things
Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri to talk about the Kings' goaltending since the Korpisalo trade, Skinner taking the job in Edmonton, and first impressions Devon Levi in Buffalo.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/4/2023 • 49 minutes, 47 seconds
Unsolved: The '22-'23 Calgary Flames
Dimitri is joined by Thomas Drance of The Athletic to discuss the Calgary Flames' puzzling season and everything that has gone into it. They also touch on the Panthers, Devils, and Rangers.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
4/3/2023 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
Connor Bedard’s strengths and weaknesses, and underrated defenders
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri to talk about Connor Bedard’s game tape this season, and what will smoothly translate versus what he’ll have to work on next year in the NHL. Then they discuss what they’re looking for from defensemen, and who they think are the most underrated players at the position right now.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/31/2023 • 53 minutes, 12 seconds
The Eastern Conference wild card race
David Dwork joins Dimitri to talk about the Florida Panthers, and why they haven't been nearly as dangerous as they were last year at both ends of the ice. Then Danny Shirey hops on to look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, and why their front office's approach has been so frustrating.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/31/2023 • 51 minutes, 52 seconds
Stay in School Kids!
Mitch Brown from EPRinkside joins Dimitri to talk about how the Devils and Ducks will integrate their top defense prospects into the NHL, the differences between leagues and teams within them at the NCAA and major junior levels, and what to expect from the likes of Brad Lambert and Akito Hirose.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/29/2023 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
AHL's role in development, coaches going 11-7 with their lineup, and goalie usage
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about the AHL's role in player development, the pros and cons of coaches going 11-7 with their lineup, and trying to optimize goalie usage.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/28/2023 • 52 minutes, 1 second
Film Club - Clayton Keller's offensive manipulation
Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri to dive into the tape on Clayton Keller, and highlight all of the tricks in his game that have led to this kind of offensive explosion this season.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/27/2023 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
Players benefitting from new roles after the trade deadline
Chris Meaney joins Dimitri to talk about the players who stand to benefit the most from their new roles after the trade deadline.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/10/2023 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
Stories we're most interested in down the stretch
Pete Blackburn from Bally Sports joins Dimitri to talk about the most interesting stories to follow during the final five weeks of the NHL regular season.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/9/2023 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Film Club - Dylan Larkin's impacts at both ends of the ice
Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri to talk about what they see on tape when they watch Dylan Larkin, how he's able to be so effective at both ends of the ice, and the strange career arc he's had leading up to this point that leaves us wanting more for him.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/8/2023 • 53 minutes, 9 seconds
Why the Flames are struggling, and how much of it is fixable
Julian McKenzie joins Dimitri to talk about the Flames, how they got into the position where they're at real risk of missing the playoffs, and how much of their struggles are fixable versus legitimately concerning.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/7/2023 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Monday Mailbag
The Score's John Matisz joins Dimitri to answer listener questions about deploying defenceman in the playoffs, the bleakest situations in the NHL over the next couple of years, the top of the West, and our definition of superstars.This podcast is produced by Ben Basran. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/6/2023 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
NHL trade deadline takeaways Part 2
The Athletic's Harman Dayal joins Dimitri in the studio as the pair run through their biggest takeaways from the 2023 NHL trade deadline.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/4/2023 • 48 minutes, 28 seconds
NHL trade deadline takeaways Part 1
The Athletic's Harman Dayal joins Dimitri in the studio as the pair run through their biggest takeaways from the 2023 NHL trade deadline.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/4/2023 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
It’s Timo Time in New Jersey, and What Are The Penguins Doing?
Ryan Novozinsky joins Dimitri to talk about New Jersey’s acquisition of Timo Meier, and how he fits in with the Devils the rest of this season and beyond. Then Adam Gretz hops on to discuss Pittsburgh’s bizarre sequences of moves this week.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/2/2023 • 53 minutes, 51 seconds
Changes in Nashville, and the Kings making their move
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about the changes the Predators have made both on and off the ice, the Kings trading Jonathan Quick, and what the Stars need to do by Friday.This podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian and Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
3/1/2023 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
Trades we'd like to see - Part 2
Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser join Dimitri for an annual tradition on the PDOcast - cook up fun trades they'd like to see at this year's deadline. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/27/2023 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
Trades we'd like to see - Part 1
Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser join Dimitri for an annual tradition on the PDOcast - cook up fun trades they'd like to see at this year's deadline.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/27/2023 • 52 minutes, 5 seconds
Bonus Episode - Breaking down Dmitry Orlov to the Bruins
Matt Porter from The Boston Globe joins Dimitri to break down this week's trade between Washington and Boston, how it came together so quickly, and the impact Dmitry Orlov can have on the Bruins. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/26/2023 • 45 minutes, 56 seconds
Breaking down Jakob Chychrun's game and the trade market for him
Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports joins Dimitri to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Jakob Chychrun's game, the teams interested in him on the trade market, and what the Coyotes would be looking for in return. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/24/2023 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
The Stanley Cup Futures Market
Rob Pizzola joins Dimitri to talk about the Stanley Cup futures market, the gauntlet each of the top teams in the East will have to run, the uncertainty in the West, and the way the NHL is trying to incorporate betting content into its broadcasts.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/23/2023 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
Film Club - Mikey Anderson's Defense and Kevin Fiala's Offense
Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri to break down why Mikey Anderson is one of the most underrated players in the NHL, how Kevin Fiala's game has grown, and what they're seeing on the tape for both of them.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/22/2023 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
Breaking down the Ryan O'Reilly trade and his fit in Toronto
Jack Han joins Dimitri to deep dive into the Ryan O'Reilly trade to the Leafs, why his numbers this season are misleading, and the ways he can help the team down the stretch.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/21/2023 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Regional Broadcasts, The Dallas Stars, and The Michigan
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about NHL broadcasting rights, why the Dallas Stars are such a fascinating team to follow down the stretch, and how goalies are dealing with skaters trying 'The Michigan' on them.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
2/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
The logistics, motivation and fit of an Erik Karlsson trade
Daniel Nugent-Bowman from The Athletic joins Dimitri to discuss Edmonton's reported interest in Erik Karlsson, what that kind of trade would look like, and why it would make a whole lot of sense to pursue.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
2/16/2023 • 52 minutes, 37 seconds
The Karel "The Thrill" Vejmelka trade market
Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine joins Dimitri in studio to discuss, in-depth, the trade market for Arizona goaltender Karel Vejmelka.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
2/15/2023 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
Breaking down the Tarasenko trade and its impact on the Rangers
Shayna Goldman joins Dimitri to help break down the Vladimir Tarasenko trade, and how it'll impact everyone involved.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
2/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Projecting Major Junior play to the NHL level
Mitch Brown from EPRinkside joins Dimitri to answer your questions about the draft, scouting, prospects, and development. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/13/2023 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
Trade Deadline Philosophy
Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to talk about trade deadline philosophy, player contracts tied to changes in the salary cap, and how risk tolerance impacts decision-making and outcomes. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 18 seconds
Deep Diving the Red Wings
Max Bultman and Ryan Hana join Dimitri to talk about the progress the Red Wings have made this season, whether their approach to the way they want to play makes sense for where they're at as an organization and the uncertain futures of players like Dylan Larkin and Jakub Vrana.This podcast is produced by Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/8/2023 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
All-Star Takeaways, and how to improve hockey broadcasts
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about this past weekend's All-Star festivities, where the league missed the mark on most of the programming, and how it can improve its broadcasts moving forwardThis podcast is produced by Lina Setaghian and Dominic SramatyThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/7/2023 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Deep Diving Timo Meier's Game
Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri to break down the tape on Timo Meier, his unique skill set and offensive versatility, and the most interesting landing spots to get the most out of him moving forward. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/6/2023 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
Friday Mailbag
The Score's John Matisz joins Dimitri to help answer listener questions. They discuss the proper length for player contracts, the 2023 version of Team North America and how it would match up with the one from the 2016 World Cup, and the trade market. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/3/2023 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds
The MVP Race, and the future of player contracts
Ryan Lambert joins Dimitri to talk about the MVP race, the players that could challenge Connor McDavid at the top, and future changes to the way contracts are handed out in the NHL This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/2/2023 • 49 minutes, 30 seconds
How the Wild use player tracking to help make decisions
Joe Smith from The Athletic joins Dimitri to talk about how the Wild use player tracking data to monitor when their players need rest, prepare for opponent tendencies, and make roster decisions. Plus they talk about the team's 5-on-5 scoring struggles, and what they could do at the deadline to help fix that. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
2/1/2023 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
The Canucks deal Horvat to the Islanders
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri in studio to discuss the blockbuster Horvat trade between the Canucks and Islanders. Who wins this trade? What does this deal signal to both fanbases? They break it all down. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/31/2023 • 49 minutes, 35 seconds
The Buffalo Sabres are very fun
Lance Lysowski from The Buffalo News joins Dimitri to talk about how the Sabres have just right into the playoff race, what's been driving their recent success, and how it'll impact their decision-making at the trade deadline. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/30/2023 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
Where will Bo Horvat go? Harman Dayal on the Kuzmenko extension
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri in studio as the guys discuss another busy week for the Vancouver Canucks. They try and make sense of the Andrei Kuzmenko extension, and they discuss the top landing spots for Bo Horvat. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/27/2023 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
CHL Top Prospects Game and this year's draft class
Cam Robinson joins Dimitri in studio to talk about last night's CHL Top Prospects Game, and their impressions of some names from the top of this year's draft class. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 32 seconds
Optimizing Player Development and In-Game Tactics
Jack Han joins Dimitri to help answer listener questions about optimizing player development, hockey tactics, and game theory. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/24/2023 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds
The Canucks are a mess, 3v3 OT improvements, and iPad usage in the NHL
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about how and why the Canucks have become the laughingstock of the NHL, potential adjustments to the 3-on-3 overtime format, and players using iPads to their advantage This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/23/2023 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
A deep dive on the reigning Cup champs with Peter Baugh
Peter Baugh joins Dimitri in studio as the guys do a full deep dive on the Colorado Avalanche. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/20/2023 • 49 minutes, 34 seconds
What are the Canucks doing?
Patrick Johnston joins Dimitri to help decipher what the Canucks are trying to accomplish and why they’re going about it the way that they are right now. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/19/2023 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
East vs. West, and Expected Goals vs. Actual Goals
Dom Luszczyszyn from The Athletic joins Dimitri to talk about the imbalance between the East and West, how and why expected goals are outpacing actual goals this season, and trying to quantify the trickle-down effect of injuries on a team's depth chart This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/18/2023 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Young Stars Wanting Out, Islanders Playing Style, and Avs 2nd Line Centers
The Score's John Matisz joins Dimitri to talk about young stars who could potentially want out in the near future, the different way the Islanders are playing this season, and second-line center targets for the Avalanche This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Draft Retrospectives and Lessons Learned
Mitch Brown from EPRinkside joins Dimitri Filipovic to talk about lessons learned from revisiting how former prospects have developed, what's worked and what hasn't, and how to apply it to future draft evaluations. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/16/2023 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
The Friday Mailbag with J-Fresh Hockey
Dimitri welcomes back Jack Fraser, AKA J-Fresh Hockey, as the guys crack open the Friday Mailbag and answer your listener questions. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/13/2023 • 49 minutes, 25 seconds
The Oilers, Trade Market, and Mullett Arena Vibes
Ryan Lambert of EP Rinkside joins Dimitri to talk about the Oilers needs, this year's trade market, and his recent trip to Mullett Arena to watch a hockey game. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/12/2023 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Players to target in Fantasy Hockey
Chris Meaney of the FTN Network joins Dimitri to talk about players to target in fantasy hockey. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/10/2023 • 51 minutes
Jack Hughes, Red Wings Plan, and All-Star Game Events
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about how good Jack Hughes has been, the Red Wings trying to balance the present and the future, and changes we'd like to see made to the All-Star Game.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/9/2023 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
Tanking for Bedard, Avs struggles, and Meier fits
Harman Dayal joins Dimitri in studio as the guys talk about Connor Bedard's record breaking World Juniors tournament for Canada, and the logic of tanking for a generational talent like him. They also touch on the Colorado Avalanche and Timo Meier's struggles. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/6/2023 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Listener questions with Kevin Woodley
Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri on today's edition of The PDOcast. The guys answer your questions about NHL goaltending.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/5/2023 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
Pastrnak's next contract and Vrana passing waivers
Matt Porter and Ryan Hana join Dimitri in today's edition of the podcast to discuss David Pastrnak's next contract and Jakub Vrana passing through waivers. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/4/2023 • 49 minutes, 29 seconds
From the Archives - with Rikard Grönborg
In a previous interview with Rikard Gronborg, Dimitri talks to the coach about using data to help make decisions, balancing short-term results vs. long-term process, and his experiences at the 2016 World Cup coaching the Sedins This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
1/3/2023 • 48 minutes, 39 seconds
Best of 2022, From the Archives - Offensive Concepts with Darryl Belfry
To put a bow on 2022, we're bringing back a personal favorite PDOcast from the past calendar year. Darryl Belfry came on last January to talk about a variety of offensive concepts that'll change the way you watch hockey.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/30/2022 • 50 minutes, 42 seconds
Josh Morrissey, the Jets, and getting more out of your defensemen
Jesse Marshall joins the PDOcast with Dimitri discussing Josh Morrissey, the Jets, and getting more out of your defensemen.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/30/2022 • 51 minutes, 25 seconds
We're Back!
Dimitri has The Score's John Matisz on the show to answer listener questions about the definition of the MVP award, changes to the playoff format, Buffalo's future outlook, why the Panthers look less potent offensively, and how the Bruins are using their goalies.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/28/2022 • 49 minutes, 24 seconds
Friday Mailbag: Do we need MORE regular season games?
Sean Shapiro hops back on with Dimitri as they crack open the Friday Mailbag and answer your questions. The NHL is playing with the idea of adding more NHL games, but should they?This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/16/2022 • 49 minutes, 50 seconds
Horvat, the Canucks, and team building
Dimitri is rejoined by Canucks Talk host Thomas Drance for a one-hour deep dive on the Vancouver Canucks, Bo Horvat, and team-buildingThis podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/15/2022 • 49 minutes, 45 seconds
The Great 8 reaches 800 career goals
Dimitri welcomes Sean Shapiro back to the podcast as the guys talk about Alex Ovechkin's milestone 800th career goal and his quest for Gretzky's record. They highlight their biggest takeaways from the latest NHL Board of Governors meeting.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/14/2022 • 50 minutes, 6 seconds
The Western Conference power hour
Shayna Goldman of the Too Many Men pod joins Dimitri for a Western Conference power hour, diving into the biggest news items from across the NHL's Pacific and Central Divisions. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/13/2022 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
Monday Mailbag with Harman Dayal
Dimitri cracks open the mailbag on a Monday as The Athletic Vancouver's Harman Dayal rides shotgun.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 50 seconds
Updated watch-ability rankings
Dimitri is joined by Pete Blackburn of Bally Sports as the pair run through their updated watch-ability rankings for the 22-23 NHL season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/9/2022 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
The Eastern Conference power hour
Dimitri is joined by Ryan Lambert as the pair run through an Eastern Conference Power Hour.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/8/2022 • 49 minutes, 35 seconds
Mailbag Q's with Jack Han
Jack Han joins Dimitri today as the duo crack open the mailbag for your hockey questions. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/6/2022 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Midseason NHL Awards
Dimitri welcomes in John Matisz from TheScore NHL as the pair hand out their NHL Award winners through 25 games this season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/5/2022 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
The '22-'23 rookie race
Dimitri is joined in studio by The Athletic Vancouver's Harman Dayal. The duo dives into the 2022-23 NHL rookie race. Dimitri and Harman admit just how hotly contested this year's Calder race has been.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/2/2022 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Rasmus Dahlin, the Seattle Kraken & creating offense
Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri in today's pod to analyze Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and his impressive season. They touch on the Seattle Kraken, and they discuss how offense is created in the modern NHL. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
12/1/2022 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
Tape Study of Crosby, Robertson, and How to Break Out in 2022
Penguins Analyst Jesse Marshall joins Dimitri as the pair conduct a tape Study of Crosby, Robertson, and discuss how to break out in 2022.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/30/2022 • 49 minutes, 51 seconds
What does the future hold for San Jose? Erik Karlsson? Timo Meier?
Sheng Peng returns to the Hockey PDOcast with Dimitri Filipovic to dive back in on the San Jose Sharks and the seasons of Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/29/2022 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
A Ducks deep dive with Felix Sicard
Dimitri is joined by Felix Sicard from The Fourth Period for an Anaheim Ducks deep dive. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/28/2022 • 52 minutes, 24 seconds
The Weekly Friday Mailbag with Thomas Drance 2.0
Dimitri is joined by Sportsnet 650's Thomas Drance as the pair crack open the Friday Mailbag and answer your most pressing questions. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/25/2022 • 48 minutes, 45 seconds
Fantasy Hockey and Players to Target
Fantasy Expert & Host of Mean Streets & Dangle Bet Celly, Chris Meaney joins Dimitri Filipovic as the pair run through some fantasy hockey advice and players for you to target.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/24/2022 • 48 minutes, 1 second
The Beasts of the East in the NHL
Dimitri Filipovic hosts another episode of The Hockey PDOcast where he is joined by guest Matt Porter in the first half and Sean Shapiro for the last half. The guys dive into some of the NHL's Eastern Conference Elite including Patrice Bergeron and the success the Bruins have had so far along with the hot streak or "heater" that the New Jersey Devils have been riding. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/23/2022 • 52 minutes, 54 seconds
Woodley's back with more in depth goalie talk
Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine makes an in-studio appearance alongside Dimitri as the pair run through a full NHL goalie deep dive. They talk about rebound control, the details of positioning, and Jack Cambell's struggles in Edmonton.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
The Friday Mailbag with J-Fresh Hockey
Dimitri cracks open the weekly Friday Mailbag alongside our guest Jack Fraser, aka J-Fresh Hockey, to answer your questions.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/18/2022 • 49 minutes, 5 seconds
The future of player contracts in the NHL & hockey business
Dimitri is joined by Sean Shapiro from EP Rinkside. Sean is a staff writer specializing in NHL Business. The guys discuss player contracts and where they're headed in the future. The show also dives into hockey media.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/17/2022 • 52 minutes, 28 seconds
The story of the Tkachuk Huberdeau trade
Dimitri is joined for the first time ever by Julian McKenzie from The Athletic. Julian just released a piece "The story of the Matthew Tkachuk-Jonathan Huberdeau trade". The guys dive into the process and details Julian found while writing the story.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/16/2022 • 46 minutes, 45 seconds
The Canadiens deep dive with Andrew Berkshire
Dimitri welcomes in Andrew Berskhire as the pair run through a deep dive on the Montreal Canadiens.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/15/2022 • 49 minutes, 16 seconds
Modern hockey tactics with Jack Han
Dimitri is joined by Hockey Consultant & Ex NHL analyst/AHL coach Jack Han to discuss modern hockey tactics in depth. They also field some listener questions as well.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
11/14/2022 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds
Making sense of the Preds + early mailbag questions
Dimitri welcomes Ryan Lambert to the show as they talk about the Nashville Predators. The pair crack open the mailbag as well for your listener questions.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/10/2022 • 48 minutes, 31 seconds
The Calgary Flames deep dive
Kent Wilson joins Dimitri on the PDOcast as the pair run through an in-depth look at the struggling Calgary Flames.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/9/2022 • 47 minutes, 59 seconds
The Seattle Kraken deep dive
Dimitri welcomes in Monday regular Cam Charron back to The Hockey PDOcast as the two of them conduct a deep dive on Seattle Kraken.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 52 seconds
The weekly Friday Mailbag featuring Thomas Drance
Dimitri welcomes Thomas Drance in studio as the pair crack open the weekly Friday Mailbag and answer your questions.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/4/2022 • 49 minutes, 27 seconds
A goalie deep dive with Kevin Woodley
Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine makes an in-studio appearance alongside Dimitri as the pair run through a full NHL goalie deep dive.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/3/2022 • 48 minutes, 55 seconds
The Golden Knights deep dive with Jesse Granger
Dimitri welcomes Jesse Granger of The Athletic Las Vegas to conduct a Vegas Golden Knights deep dive following the hot start to their season.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/2/2022 • 48 minutes, 43 seconds
NHL standouts with Shayna Goldman
Dimitri welcomes Shayna Goldman of The Athletic to highlight the most notable performances in this young NHL season. She also runs through the top players to add to your fantasy hockey lineups.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
11/1/2022 • 48 minutes, 19 seconds
The New Jersey Devils deep dive with Cam Charron
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by The Athletic's Cam Charron as the pair do a full deep dive of the New Jersey Devils 9 games into their season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/31/2022 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
The Vancouver Canucks deep dive with guest Sat Shah
Dimitri welcomes in Vancouver Canucks Insider from Sportsnet 650, Sat Shah. The two of them do a full deep dive on the Canucks and the 0-5-2 start to their season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/26/2022 • 48 minutes, 39 seconds
Revisiting our preseason predictions
Dimitri welcomes in PDOcast regular Andy MacNeil from VSiN Live as they revisit some of their preseason NHL predictions from a gambling perspective and what they can make of the play across the league so far.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/25/2022 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
The vibes in Buffalo are immaculate
Buffalo has been on a roll lately, winning their last three games. The culture of the Sabres has seen a big change allowing them to get off to a hot start in the young season. The vibes are high, but what is the ceiling of this team? This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/24/2022 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
The Friday Mailbag featuring Jack Han
Dimitri cracks open the weekly Friday Mailbag with special guest Jack Han as they answer your questions and reply to your comments.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/21/2022 • 49 minutes, 9 seconds
To worry or not to worry?
Dimitri welcomes Ryan Lambert to the show as they run through a laundry list of things they believe they should or shouldn't worry about across the NHL. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/20/2022 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
The Dallas Stars deep dive featuring Matthew DeFranks
Dimitri welcomes in Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News as they take a deep dive into the Dallas Stars.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/19/2022 • 49 minutes, 7 seconds
The annual NHL watchability rankings part 2
Dimitri is joined by Thomas Drance and Cam Charron as they run through part 2 of the annual NHL watchability rankings. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/18/2022 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
The annual NHL watchability rankings part 1
Dimitri is joined by Thomas Drance and Cam Charron as they run through part 1 of the annual NHL watchability rankings. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/17/2022 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
The Friday Mailbag featuring J-Fresh Hockey
Dimitri cracks open the Friday Mailbag and is joined by special guest Jack Fresh AKA JFresh Hockey. They answer your hockey questions and quandaries. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/14/2022 • 48 minutes, 56 seconds
Extracting what we can one game into the season
Shayna Goldman of The Athletic NHL joins Dimitri for this edition of the PDOcast. What can you realistically derive from opening night across the NHL? Can you extract any real information from a team from game one? This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/13/2022 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
Dom's models and Andy's odds
Dimitri is joined by guests Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic and Andy MacNeil of VSiN. They discuss the most interesting findings from Dom's sophisticated models. Andy MacNeil uses his sports betting background to assess some of the Stanley Cup favourites this season. Andy and Dom also use their expertise to discuss how the odds stack up for each of the major NHL Awards.This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/12/2022 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
Let Miro cook
Dimitri Filipovic debuts his show on Sportsnet 650 with guest Cam Charron. They run through all the players they are really excited to watch this season. Especially Miro Heiskanen. How do they project Elias Pettersson to play in 22-23? How much of a step forward can the Canucks' PP step forward this season?This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
10/11/2022 • 49 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 451: Watch the Games
Cam Charron joins the show to discuss a variety of random offseason topics. Things we cover in this episode:
How we watch games these days
What we're specifically looking for
Tracking games and what we're trying to quantify
How our preferences have changed over the years
Being willing to learn from new information
The value in acknowledging what you don't know
Optimizing offence and hunting for specific shots
Goalies playing the puck, expected goals, and a lot more
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7/27/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 450: Breaking Down the Blockbuster
Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss Matthew Tkachuk going to the Panthers, Jonathan Huberdeau and Mackenzie Weegar going to the Flames, and what's next for both teams following their blockbuster trade. Topics include:
Why Matthew Tkachuk is such a unique player
What our expectations should be for his future scoring
How he'll provide the Panthers with a different offensive element
The age bracket of Florida's new core
Why they were comfortable trading Huberdeau and Weegar
Whether they have any cards left to play
The amount of leverage Calgary had in negotiations
What Darryl Sutter can get out of Huberdeau defensively
The reason Weegar is polarizing and how much of it is fair
How Calgary's playing style is a great fit for both
The Flames loaded defense and potential combinations
What they can do next to add to their team
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7/25/2022 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 449: The Goaltending Excellence Department
Kevin Woodley joins the show to talk about goalies, the moves made at the position this offseason, and the details that go into finding the right fit. Topics include:
Impact of environment on goalie performance
Scouting to exploit opponent's tendencies
Matchmaking goalie's strengths with team dynamics
Level of planning that goes into shot and save selection
Why measuring time and space is the next frontier
What to make of John Gibson's numbers
New Jersey's inability to buy a save lately
Matt Murray, Jack Campbell, and the musical chairs
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7/15/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 448: The First Wave of Free Agency
Dom Luszczyszyn and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss all of the big moves that happened on the first day of free agency. Topics include:
A live reaction to Johnny Gaudreau signing with CBJ
The Hurricanes adding Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty
How the league still values big defensemen
The approach by young teams like the Red Wings and Ducks
The Lightning and Avalanche taking care of business
All of Ottawa's Ws so far this offseason
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7/14/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 447: Something Spicy
Shayna Goldman joins the show to discuss the Alex DeBrincat trade, the Filip Forsberg extension, and other notable news items from draft weekend. Topics include:
How the Senators can use DeBrincat
Why this was the right type of risk for them to take
The return the Blackhawks were able to get
The importance of maximizing value during rebuilds
The Forsberg extension and free agent market
Oilers shedding salary and how they'll use the cap space
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7/11/2022 • 53 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 446: Mock Draft 2022, Part 2
Cam Robinson and Chris Peters join the show to do a mock draft of this year's 16 lottery picks. In Part 2 of the show, topics discussed include:
1:00 - Denton Mateychuk
6:00 - Cutter Gauthier
10:00 - Frank Nazar
16:00 - Marco Kasper
19:30 - Pavel Mintyukov
22:00 - Liam Ohgren
24:30 - Matthew Savoie
29:30 - Joakim Kemell
34:00 - Jonathan Lekkerimaki
37:30 - Owen Pickering
40:00 - Danila Yurov
43:00 - Brad Lambert
47:30 - Jagger Firkus
49:00 - Connor Geekie
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7/1/2022 • 57 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 446: Mock Draft 2022, Part 1
Cam Robinson and Chris Peters join the show to do a mock draft of this year's 16 lottery picks. In Part 1 of the show, topics discussed include:
2:00 - Methodology, process, and how we evaluate prospects
25:00 - Shane Wright
35:00 - Juraj Slafkovsky
45:30 - Logan Cooley
53:00 - David Jiricek
58:00 - Simon Nemec
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7/1/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 52 seconds
Episode 445: Let the Offseason Begin
We're doing something a little bit different in this episode with a solo PDOcast breaking down the Kevin Fiala trade. Topics covered include:
The teams that were interested in trading for him
Why the Kings made the most sense as a fit
How he figures to specifically help them
The factors that forced Minnesota's hand
How the Wild can make up for losing him
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6/30/2022 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 444: Your 2022 Stanley Cup Champions
Peter Baugh joins the show to discuss Colorado's victory over Tampa Bay, how they won the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, and the people that helped finally get them there. Topics include:
Their defensive performance down the stretch of Game 6
The heights Bowen Byram took his game to
How much credit Jared Bednar deserves
Val Nichushkin's future after this run
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6/27/2022 • 38 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 443: Boy, That Escalated Quickly
Shayna Goldman joins the show to discuss the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Avalanche have been able to dominate, and what adjustments the Lightning can make with the series now moving to Tampa Bay. Topics discussed include:
Why the Avalanche forecheck is giving the Lightning trouble
The level of dominance we saw in Game 2
How good Val Nichushkin and Colorado's top line have been
The unenviable task of slowing the Avalanche down right now
Lessons to learn from Colorado's success
Where things have gone especially wrong for the Lightning
What Tampa Bay can try to do differently in Games 3 and 4
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6/19/2022 • 55 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 442: Stanley Cup Final Preview, Part 2
AJ Haefele joins the show to help preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Avalanche and Lightning. In Part 2, we discuss:
Value of winning 1v2 and creating competitive advantages
Nathan MacKinnon finding the right balance for when to attack
Matching MacKinnon's line vs. the other team's best
The job Anthony Cirelli has done killing everyone's offence
Each team's preferred head-to-head matchups
The unique impact Cale Makar has made this postseason
Learning from the success Devon Toews has had
The types of games we expect to see in this series
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6/14/2022 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 442: Stanley Cup Final Preview, Part 1
AJ Haefele joins the show to help preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Avalanche and Lightning. In Part 1, we discuss:
Tampa Bay's forecheck vs. Colorado's breakout
Colorado's rush attack vs. Tampa Bay's cycle game
The preferred game setting for each team
Why Bowen Byram's play has made such a difference
Differences between this Avalanche team and past versions
Creating offence from the half-wall
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6/14/2022 • 41 minutes
Episode 441: Risk Tolerance
Dominic Moore joins the show to discuss the first three games of each Conference Final series. Topics include:
Colorado's rush attack
Edmonton's inability to slow them down
How the Avalanche are defending McDavid
How the Rangers got to this point
The things New York is doing to give Tampa Bay trouble
Whether the Lightning flipped the series in Game 3
Scouting goalie tendencies and shooting for them
Trust level and how it influences risk tolerance
Not getting too high or low after each game
Making big lineup changes in the postseason
Having a specific role and playing it
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6/6/2022 • 50 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 440: They Have Good Players and They Play Hockey Well
Thomas Drance joins the show to help recap round two, and look ahead to the Conference Finals. Topics discussed include:
Trying to match up with Connor McDavid
How Leon Draisaitl has found a way to be effective
Edmonton's improved depth and remaining issues
Colorado's transition game
What makes the Avalanche so good
Florida's game plan vs. the Lightning
Tampa Bay's defensive structure and personnel
The Avalanche and Lightning team building models
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5/30/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 1 second
Episode 439: Round Two Matchups and Adjustments
Shayna Goldman joins the show to help preview a pair of second round matchups - the Battle of Alberta and the Hurricanes vs. the Rangers. We discuss what we saw from those teams in round one, and key factors to look out for in round two.If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help, each one is much appreciated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 438: It's a Trap!
Jack Han joins the show to discuss takeaways from the opening round, and what to watch for in the upcoming round two matchups. Topics include:
1:00 - Oilers vs. Kings
21:00 - Panthers vs. Capitals
32:00 - Leafs vs. Lightning
50:00 - Avalanche vs. Blues
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5/16/2022 • 1 hour, 38 seconds
Episode 437: First Round Playoff Preview, Part 2
Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview four first round matchups in this year's postseason. Series discussed include:
1:30 - Blues vs. Wild
18:00 - Panthers vs. Capitals
29:00 - Avalanche vs. Predators
45:00 - Lightning vs. Leafs
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5/1/2022 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 436: First Round Playoff Preview, Part 1
Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to help preview four first round matchups in this year's postseason. Series discussed include:
2:00 - Bruins vs. Hurricanes
18:20 - Stars vs. Flames
35:00 - Kings vs. Oilers
51:00 - Penguins vs. Rangers
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5/1/2022 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 435: Workshopping Offensive Principles
Darryl Belfry joins the show to discuss his coaching workshop, the offensive principles the best teams in the league adhere to, and working with players to implement new skills in their game. Topics include:
Fixing vs. investing in development
The importance of cumulative shift effect
How players like Devon Toews defend proactively
Five-man units and moving in the offensive zone
Positionless hockey vs. Positional interchangeability
Stacking skills and building off of them
Establishing speed differential and attacking creatively
Zegras doing the Michigan, and what comes next
Earning trust and building relationships with players
How to teach something new that feels differential initially
Dealing with short term results and making adjustments
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4/21/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 434: Die a Hero or Live Long Enough to Become an Eye Test Guy
Jack Han joins the show to discuss a variety of different topics. Things covered include:
Jesse Puljujarvi's defensive and 5v5 impact
How he's become such an effective player
Cole Caufield's improvement under Martin St.Louis
The changes he's made to his approach and shots
Getting the most out of a player's specific skillset
The functional value of reach in the NHL
Rethinking the way we scout defensemen
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4/10/2022 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 433: Trade Deadline Takeaways
Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss big takeaways and themes from the this year's trade deadline. Topics discussed include:
The Atlantic Division loading up
The price Boston paid for Hampus Lindholm
Florida's competitive window
What Toronto's blueline pairings will look like
The Ducks rebuilding the right way
The way the league evaluates defensemen
How Marc-Andre Fleury fits on the Wild
Any potential concerns about the Avalanche
The Rangers improving their depth
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3/22/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 432: Trades We'd Like to See at the 2022 Deadline
Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser join the show to help cook up trades we'd like to see at this year's upcoming deadline. Players discussed include:
3:30 Mark Giordano
14:00 Hampus Lindholm
20:00 Claude Giroux
29:30 Jakob Chychrun
37:30 Conor Garland
45:00 Brandon Hagel
52:00 Patrik Laine
57:00 Travis Sanheim
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3/17/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 431: Systems and Strategies
Jack Han joins the show to talk about teams we've been interested in recently, and the notable strategic changes they've made to the way they play. Topics include:
Florida's historically great offensive results
Whether that kind of style can translate to the playoffs
The importance of board play, and getting 'off the wall'
Calgary's defensive structure under Sutter
How he's gotten Johnny Gaudreau to buy into the plan
A diverse attack and unique shot selection by the Blues
LA's improved process, and turning it into more goals
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3/14/2022 • 48 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 430: Mailbag Questions and a Surprise Appearance
Shayna Goldman joins the show to help answer your mailbag questions. Then Alison Lukan makes a surprise appearance to talk about her experience doing commentary for Seattle Kraken games. Topics include:
Patrice Bergeron is still the gold standard for the Selke
Elias Lindholm being underrated and underappreciated
A deep dive of the best Igor Shesterkin stats this season
Upgrades the Rangers can make to their lineup
Mo Seider and the depth of this year's rookie class
Strategy for fringe teams at the trade deadline
How aggressive the Los Angeles Kings should be right now
Functional differences between public and private metrics
Seeing the game live from high up
Providing information and commentary live in an in-game setting
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3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 429: Regular Season Lessons and Playoff Projections
Dom Luszczyszyn and Rob Pizzola join the show to discuss a whole bunch of different topics. Things covered include:
How profitable betting favourites has been
Colorado's status as top team and getting over the hump
The league's problems with stat tracking
The plan to include faceoff probabilities on broadcasts
The freakishly good season Igor Shesterkin is having
Accounting for goaltending when measuring team quality
The effect that aggressive goalie pulls have had
Projecting regular season success into the playoffs
Optimal postseason betting strategy
Revisiting our favourite preseason props
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3/4/2022 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 428: The First Domino
Kent Wilson joins the show to help break down the Calgary Flames side of the Tyler Toffoli trade. Topics include:
How to judge moves at the time they happen
The timing of the trade
Benefits of doing it now rather than waiting
Picking Toffoli over other available options
Where his greatest impact will be on the Flames lineup
The team building approach and going for it
Upcoming contractual decisions for Calgary
'Darryl Sutter Hockey'
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2/15/2022 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 427: It's Been a Journey
Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss Edmonton's decision coaching change. Topics include:
The timing of the move
What's been wrong with the Oilers
How much Dave Tippett is to blame
Ken Holland's roster construction
The personnel flaws that still remain
What Jay Woodcroft can do to turn things around
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2/11/2022 • 54 minutes, 1 second
Episode 426: Goaltending Does Not Exist In A Vacuum
Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss goalies, notable performances at the position this season, and how defensive environment can affect things for them. Topics include:
How easy Igor Shesterkin makes it look
His value to the Rangers, and goalies in MVP discussion
Juuse Saros' movement, and how fun he is to watch
Freddy Andersen, and Carolina's defensive style
Ville Husso vs. Jordan Binnington
Low shot environments vs. staying busy
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1/28/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 425: Different, and Better
Darryl Belfry joins the show to discuss the following topics:
Watching McDavid and Crosby train together
How they used space as a weapon
Positionless hockey vs. Positional interchangeability
Getting more out of defensemen in the OZ
Ways to optimize 5v5 offense
Shot selection and how it affects puck recoveries
The pros and cons of aiming high on goalies
What makes Nikita Kucherov such a dual threat
How Troy Terry attacks triangles
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1/17/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 20 seconds
Episode 424: Mo Seider, Mo Fun
Max Bultman and Ryan Hana join the show to discuss just how Moritz Seider, how impressive his rookie season has been, what we've seen from him that's made him so effective right away, and a whole lot more on the Detroit Red Wings. Topics include:
The details in Seider's game
Just how much they rely on him already
Memories from the 2019 draft
Lucas Raymond's dual threat ability
The importance of his shot moving forward
What the rookies have done for Detroit's watchability
Dylan Larkin's career arc so far
Jakub Vrana's eventual return
The next steps for the Red Wings
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1/10/2022 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 423: The Second Best Beard
Rikard Grönborg joins the show to discuss incorporating analytics into coaching decisions, how to effectively use data when communicating with players, balancing the team's process versus results, and his experience matching up against Team North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/2021 • 41 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 422: Finding the Right Partner
Jack Han joins the show to discuss a variety of topics including Trevor Zegras' playing style, lessons we can learn from the Stars top line, Oliver Kylington's development this season, and players we like that you've probably never had any reason to think about before.2:00 Why Hintz, Robertson, and Pavelski work so well together14:00 Trevor Zegras' experimentation and playing style29:00 Oliver Kylington's development38:00 Random players we like that you've never thought aboutIf you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/2021 • 54 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 421: Answering Your Questions
Ryan Lambert joins the show to help answer your mailbag questions. Topics include:
The Mount Rushmore of Bad GMs in the Cap Era
What we were most wrong about in the preseason
If the Ducks start changes their trade deadline plans
More likely: 50 Ovechkin Goals vs. 150 McDavid Points
Whether the Islanders can turn their season around
The most chaotic potential PDO benders
Which teams are due for some regression
Goalies to keep in mind for the future
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11/24/2021 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
Episode 420: We're All Trying to Find The Guy Who Did This
Satiar Shah joins the show to discuss Vancouver's horrible start to the season, who's really to blame for it, and what the Canucks organization will do next to try and fix it. Topics include:
How surprising these early results are
Why the organization pivoted this offseason
The team's decision to make all-in moves
Bloated expectations heading into the year
The media's role in influencing those expectations
The 8 years of the Benning regime
How much ownership's meddling complicates things
Whether the coaching really is to blame
Why their playing style doesn't match their personnel
Elias Pettersson's struggles over the last year and a half
What happens next in Vancouver
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11/19/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 12 seconds
Episode 419: The 2021-22 Watchability Rankings
Pete Blackburn joins the show to help construct this year's version of the annual Watchability Rankings. We discuss what makes a team watchable, and what we prioritize when tuning into a game, before ranking all 32 teams in the league from top to bottom based on that criteria. Topics include:
Whether the Coyotes are so bad that they're good
Why you need to give the Blues a second chance
What makes the Ducks this year's 'Midnight Rider'
Fear of missing out on Connor McDavid's latest highlight
Enjoying Alex Ovechkin chasing history
Teams we struggled to rank because of injuries
The novelty of the Kraken vs. their actual performance
Young teams we want to get in on early
Established teams we know what we're getting from
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11/19/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 418: Going All-In in Vegas
Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss Vegas trading for Jack Eichel, their aggressive team building strategy, how they're going to make all of the pieces fit when they get healthy, and how they're trying to survive in the meantime. Topics include:
Why Vegas decided to trade for Eichel
Why they were in a unique position to do so
Trading draft picks for proven talent
The pros and cons of their team building strategy
How to optimally use him when he returns
Idea of paying premium for centers
Making all of the money fit under the cap
Struggles to stay afloat with current personnel
The context of Alex Pietrangelo's stats so far
Balancing the short term vs. the long term
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11/10/2021 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 417: Emergency Eichel Trade Reaction
Chad DeDominicis joins the show to discuss initial reactions to the Jack Eichel trade, the return the Sabres were able to get for him, and what the Golden Knights will actually be getting from him whenever he's ready to play again. Topics include:
Complicating factors that affected the market
Which teams were actually in on him
The leaked Flames offer
Krebs as the crown jewel of the package
Tuch's future and realistic upside
Where Vegas' first round pick could land this year
Eichel's statistical profile the past few seasons
What the Golden Knights need him to be
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11/4/2021 • 33 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 416: Making Changes
I start the show talking about Kyle Beach's bravery in coming forward, the cowardice within the Chicago Blackhawks organization that allowed this to happen to him, and the way everything has been handled.Then Jack Fraser joins the show to discuss teams that have either overperfomed or underperfomed so far based on our preseason expectations, and whether we need to change our projections for them moving forward.
0:00 - CW: Kyle Beach, Chicago Blackhawks, and the NHL
8:50 - The Avalanche
18:00 - The Leafs
31:00 - The Kraken
38:00 - The Lightning
46:00 - The Flames
51:00 - The Blues
55:00 - Mailbag Questions
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10/29/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 415: Sources Say
Chris Johnston and Emily Kaplan join the show to discuss teams that have our attention, things we're watching moving forward, and what people around the league are talking about. Topics include:
How the Penguins keep winning without key players
The Panthers building something special
The likelihood of Vegas making another big move
The Jack Eichel trade market
Chicago's horrendous start and who's to blame
The upcoming free agent class
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10/25/2021 • 1 hour, 12 seconds
Episode 414: Season Preview Show
Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to help preview the upcoming NHL season. We discuss team projections, league trends, player props, and our favourite bets. Topics include:
What to make of last year's data
The difficulties of projecting a new team like the Kraken
Stickiness of metrics from one year to the next
Teams that made big changes over the offseason
The realistic ceiling for McDavid's point total
Our favourite bets for team over/unders
Interesting player props and awards futures
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10/12/2021 • 57 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 413: Turning Fantasy into Reality
Cam Robinson and Chris Meaney join the show to help you prepare for your fantasy drafts by discussing players to target, breakout candidates, and situations to watch closely to start the season. Topics include:
Stacking Florida Panthers skaters
Sam Bennett's remarkable end to last season
Sam Reinhart's upside playing next to Barkov
Jack Hughes' breakout, and why points are coming
Which Devils skaters will be able to benefit from it
Jakob Chychrun trying to follow up on last year
Joel Eriksson Ek playing with Kirill Kaprizov
Jordan Kyrou's talent and usage
Take advantage of the unknown in Seattle
Underrated goalies that are in good situations
Top six wing battles to be determined
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10/10/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 412: An Offer Sheet You Can't Refuse
Arpon Basu and Andrew Berkshire join the show to help unpack everything you need to know about Jesperi Kotkaniemi's offer sheet. We discuss what he's shown so far in his career, what he needs to do to be worth the money he's now being paid, Carolina's motives for going after him the way they did, and the big decisions ahead for the Canadiens.If you haven't yet, please go take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. If you're busy and don't feel like writing anything, it's all good. Just hit the 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous though, you can also leave a note about why you recommend people check the show out. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 411: The Open Market
Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss the start of free agency, the biggest themes from day one, and the way teams have been throwing around money. Topics include:
The going rate for big defensemen right now
The gap between how teams are valuing certain players
Trying to figure out what Seattle's plan is at the moment
The way they decided to ultimately spend their cap space
The opportunities they've missed out on so far
Edmonton's busy day
The risk vs. reward of Zach Hyman's contract
The opportunity cost of how the Oilers built their blueline
The Lightning gaming the system expertly
Brayden Point's new extension
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7/28/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 410: In This Economy
Alison Lukan joins the show to discuss the Seth Jones trade and extension, his declining numbers in recent years, and all of the assets the Blue Jackets got in return for him. Topics include:
Gap between Seth Jones' reputation and results
What's been causing his dip in performance
Issues with judging players based on raw ice time
How bad things got in Columbus last season
Premium Chicago paid in both trade and extension
Upside of Adam Boqvist and Jake Bean on blueline
Blue Jackets swinging for fences with draft picks
Trying to rebrand and rebuild
Marc-Andre Fleury's trade to Chicago
What Vegas does with their newfound cap space
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7/28/2021 • 54 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 409: The Goalie Carousel
Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss the goalies that should be available this offseason, and the teams they'd fit best on moving forward. Topics include:
Carolina's decision to move on from Nedeljkovic
What the Hurricanes do in net next
Why John Gibson is better than his recent numbers
The effect playing on a bad team has on goalies
How good Darcy Kuemper really is
Matching goalie playing style to team playing style
Jonathan Bernier's environment past two seasons
Which of the two goalies Vegas will pick
Route Seattle took with their goalie choices
How much Freddy Andersen has left in the tank
The second tier of free agent goalies
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7/27/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes
Episode 408: The Big Guy
Charlie O'Connor joins the show to discuss Philadelphia's busy offseason, their pursuit of improving defensively, and the seemingly polar opposite evaluations they've made in acquiring Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen. Topics include:
The Flyers goal suppression issues last year
How much of that was on defense vs. goaltending
The relatively small acquisition cost for Ryan Ellis
The stunning price they paid for Rasmus Ristolainen
What they saw in him, and what they can get out of him
The way the league views and values Ristolainen
The horrible underlying numbers throughout his career
Why the eye test shouldn't inspire any confidence
Having tools vs. being able to use them effectively
Environment, role, and results
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7/24/2021 • 44 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 407: Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain
Harman Dayal joins the show to discuss the mega trade between the Canucks and Coyotes that involved Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Conor Garland, draft picks, and cap dumps. Topics include:
The offensive value Garland provides
OEL's decline and what's caused it
Whether he can bounce back in new environment
Short term gain of being better next season
Long term pain of taking on added financial risk
Kicking can down road rather than waiting a year
Trying to make playoffs vs. win Stanley Cup
Arizona fulling tearing it down and purchasing draft picks
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7/23/2021 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 406: Expansion Draft Takeaways
Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss what Seattle chose to do at the expansion draft, how the Kraken will look in Year 1, what their next steps are, and specific picks that we found notable for either good or bad reasons. Topics include:
The value of financial flexibility moving forward
How they can spend the cap space they now have
Forgoing bigger names with bigger price tags
The strong defensive players they targeted
The risk and reward of their goalie choices
Picks we liked
Picks we didn't like
Why there weren't more side deals along the way
How good their projection should be for Year 1
The ideal ways for them to improve moving forward
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7/22/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 405: Mock Draft 2021
Cam Robinson and Chris Peters join the show to help preview the upcoming entry draft. Topics include:
Mock draft of the top 15 picks
What we think should happen vs. what we think will happen
Realistic player comparisons for the top prospects
Favourite talents that should be available later
Risky picks that teams should stay away from
The challenges of evaluating players this year
Scouting using video versus in-person viewings
What people mean when they say this class is weak
What we're looking for when watching game tape
How what we prioritize has evolved over time
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7/15/2021 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 404: Wild Decisions
Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss the Minnesota Wild buying out the rest of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise's contracts. Topics include:
Why they chose to do it now
The pros and cons of buying out the contracts
The one year of financial flexibility they created
Why the Wild find themselves at a crossroads this offseason
Kirill Kaprizov's next contract
The future dead cap charges that are coming
Are they more or less likely to go after Eichel now?
Going for it and worrying after vs. planning ahead
The looming concerns about the recapture penalty
Making trades ahead of the expansion draft
Teams trying to learn from mistakes they made last time
What Suter and Parise have left in the tank
Potential landing spots for them this offseason
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7/14/2021 • 38 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 403: No Salary Retained
Jack Fraser joins the show to discuss the Duncan Keith trade. Topics include:
What kind of player he is at this point of his career
How much of the defensive issues were on him vs. the team
Can the Oilers can get better numbers out of him in different role
Historical comparisons for this type of move
Impact usage has on performance
The fit for him given his present day skills
Questioning why they paid the price they did, when they did
The market for him and who had the leverage
The risk and opportunity cost Edmonton is taking on
How they could've used their cap space differently
Making the most of an important offseason
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7/13/2021 • 41 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 402: Stanley Cup Final Preview
Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final, and discuss how the Lightning and Canadiens match up against each other. Topics include:
Carey Price vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy
Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov vs. Montreal's defense
How Canadiens shut down Golden Knights forwards
Phillip Danault's work in the matchup game
The battle for premium real estate that we'll see
Lightning power play vs. Canadiens penalty kill
All of the different types of games Tampa Bay can play
Montreal's opportunistic rush attack and quick breakouts
Why Cole Caufield has been so effective
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6/27/2021 • 53 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 401: Potential Jack Eichel Trades
Chad DeDominicis joins the show to discuss where things went wrong for Jack Eichel and the Sabres, the most interesting landing spots for him, and what kind of trade return Buffalo should be looking for. Topics include:
Jack Eichel's 6 years in Buffalo
How the Sabres failed to build around him properly
Why the two parties reached a point of no return
Exactly what kind of player is the team trading for him getting
The next steps for the Sabres moving forward
Organizational baggage when it comes to rebuilding.. again
The type of assets they should be targeting
Getting quality over quantity in trade packages
Making the most of this year's draft, especially at the top
The most interesting landing spots for Eichel
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6/23/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 400: Method to Mark Stone's Madness
Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss how the Golden Knights came back from down two games to beat the Avalanche, how Mark Stone was able to slow Nathan MacKinnon down, and all of the stuff that has and hasn't worked for them this postseason. Topics include:
Why this felt like such a big upset
The adjustments Vegas made after Game 1
What player usage tells us about how coaches really feel
The Mark Stone vs. Nathan MacKinnon head to head
What Stone does to make him so effective
The way their defensemen flip the puck out of the zone
Putting pressure on the other team with puck pursuit
Alex Pietrangelo's impact when it mattered most
Playoff officiating and coaches working the refs
Rink bias for recording shots, chances, and other stats
Things to watch in the next round vs. Montreal
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6/12/2021 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds
Episode 399: Round Two Results
Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss how the Canadiens beat the Jets, how the Lightning beat the Hurricanes, and round two of the NHL postseason. Topics include:
Enjoying the playoffs vs. trying to learn from them
Individual talent vs. team structure when it comes to defending
How Montreal dominated Winnipeg at 5-on-5
Paul Maurice talking about analytics
Lineup balance and depth in this year's heavy schedule
Cole Caufield's early playmaking before the goals have come
Trying to match up against Colorado or Vegas
Tampa Bay's strategy vs. Carolina
How their power play keeps scoring all of the goals
Victor Hedman's movement
How they exploited the cap to their advantage
Big offseason decisions for the Hurricanes
How they can take the next step as contenders
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6/11/2021 • 54 minutes, 50 seconds
Episode 398: Second Round Preview
Jack Fraser joins the show to discuss what we learned in the opening round of the postseason, and help preview the upcoming second round matchups. Topics include:
Lightning vs. Hurricanes
How Kucherov and Hedman looked at 5-on-5
Tampa Bay's power play vs. Carolina's penalty kill
Nedeljkovic trying to keep up with Vasilevskiy
Golden Knights vs. Avalanche
Vegas turning expected goals into actual goals
Whether Colorado can keep up their shot shares
Mark Stone vs. Nathan MacKinnon
Islanders vs. Bruins
Boston's top-six
Islanders counter attack and forecheck
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5/29/2021 • 47 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 397: An Avalanche of Talent
Jack Han joins the show to discuss the Colorado Avalanche, why they've been steamrolling teams so far this season, and what we can learn from their success.
Why we're interested in learning from the Avalanche
Adjustments they've made to their playing style
Having good players, and getting the most out of them
Their improved defensive metrics this season
The interplay between defense and offense
Aggressively defending the blueline, forcing dump-ins
The 'neutral zone regroup'
Snowball effect of shifts and concept of momentum
Role coach plays on highly talented teams
Creating environment that young players can step into
Their team-building approach
Respond to playoff disappointment and getting lucky
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