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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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.  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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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.  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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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.  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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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'. 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/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.

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. 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/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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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' 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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 if they haven't yet. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 f 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 if they haven't yet. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a note about why you recommend people check the show out. Thanks for the help!Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a note about why you recommend people check the show out. Thanks for the help!Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 If you're looking to pivot to preparing for the upcoming entry draft and need to jam in as much in-depth analysis as possible in a short period of time, the Elite Prospects Draft Guide is just the thing for you. It includes detailed scouting reports, projections, and breakdowns of every prospect that you need to know about. You can use the promo code DRAFTGUIDE, which gets your three free months on an annual subscription when you sign up. With it, you'll not only get the guide, but you'll get access to all of the great written content available at Elite Prospects Rinkside, which includes the musings of yours truly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 If you're looking for even more in-depth analysis of this year's draft class in preparation for it, the Elite Prospects Draft Guide is just the thing for you. It includes detailed scouting reports, projections, and breakdowns of every prospect that you need to know about. You can use the promo code DRAFTGUIDE, which gets your three free months on an annual subscription when you sign up. With it, you'll not only get the guide, but you'll get access to all of the great written content available at Elite Prospects Rinkside, which includes the musings of yours truly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

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 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Mike Johnson joins the show to preview the opening round matchups in the North Division. The topics include: Learning from the season series between the Oilers and Jets What the Jets should do to try to slow down Connor McDavid Pros and cons of trying to line match in a playoff series Playing McDavid and Draisaitl together vs. splitting them up Nikolaj Ehlers' importance to the Jets The struggles on the power play for the Leafs Leafs defense vs. Canadiens offense (and vice versa) Why Brendan Gallagher is the engine for Montreal's offense Different forward combinations for the Leafs based on game state 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Ryan Lambert joins the show to help kick off our playoff previews by deep diving the round one matchups in the East and Central divisions. The topics include: Carolina's nearly flawless statistical resume What the Predators need to do to make a series of it The Hurricanes forecheck vs. Predators skilled defensemen The impact of seeing fans at the rink for a playoff game again Why Lightning vs. Panthers is the most exciting round 1 matchup What to expect from Kucherov, Stamkos, and TB's returning players Concerns about Victor Hedman since his injury How the Panthers use defensemen to dominate in transition What Florida will do in net with their goalie options What to make of Boston's numbers considering the teams they've played Taylor Hall's impact on the Bruins 2nd line and 5-on-5 play The Capitals power play vs. the Bruins penalty kill Why the Capitals are more dangerous than shot rates suggest How much to buy into the Islanders limping into the playoffs Barry Trotz's ability to plan for an opponent in a series setting Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock vs. Crosby's line Pittsburgh's secondary scoring and manufacturing offense What the Penguins need to do to avoid a repeat of 2019 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss how we're filling out our awards ballots for the 2020-2021 NHL regular season. The topics include: The last finalist in the Calder voting Kirill Kaprizov vs. Jason Robertson Andrei Vasilevskiy fading down the stretch Juuse Saros' herculean effort getting Nashville in What defense looks like as part of a two-way effort Sasha Barkov's monster season Why Jaccob Slavin has to (finally) win the Lady Byng  Separating coaches from their team's PDO All of the strong candidates in the Norris discussion Cale Makar's impact when he's played Charlie McAvoy's 5-on-5 performance Victor Hedman's ability vs. stats this season The historical context of Connor McDavid's numbers 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Sean Shapiro joins the show to help deep dive the ups and downs this season for the Dallas Stars, the excitement behind Jason Robertson's special rookie year, and the future of NHL broadcasts in the States. Topics include: The battle between Dallas and Nashville for 4th in Central Underlying numbers vs. results for the Stars 1-goal games, and waiting for regression in short season Impact of COVID on player performance this season Contextualizing Anton Khudobin's struggles Roope Hintz's production despite uncertain status Unlocking combination of Hintz and Robertson Details in Robertson's game that have made him successful Jason Robertson vs. Kirill Kaprizov for the Calder Not taking John Klingberg's contributions for granted Miro Heiskanen's next contract NHL's new TV partners in the U.S. The financial impact the deals will have How the league can better sell the product 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the moves we saw made at the NHL trade deadline, the behind the scenes of how they came together, and why teams made the decisions that they ultimately did. Topics include: What the market was actually like for Taylor Hall How much the Bruins improved at the deadline Steve Yzerman accumulating assets How Mantha-for-Vrana came together The Leafs motivation for going after Foligno  Why the Oilers and Jets were relatively quiet Huge decisions ahead for the Blue Jackets Colorado's patient team building approach Teams using LTIR to their advantage Teams that will be active this offseason 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Rob Pizzola joins the show to discuss what we can learn from this weird season, how external factors like schedule and officiating can impact team performance, and the NHL's foray into the sports betting world. Topics include: Learning from this weird season What we can glean from matchup data  Gap in talent between top teams and the rest Quantifying the effect of fatigue on teams Transparency and accountability for officiating Pros and cons of NHL embracing gambling Broadcasts trying to talk about betting props Difference between starters and backup goalies How quickly the lines adjust to new information Teams that are under and overvalued by market Stanley Cup contender odds 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. If you're feeling extra generous, 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

Thomas Drance and Ryan Lambert join the show to help get ready for the upcoming deadline by pitching trades we'd like to see. Topics include: Obstacles standing in the way of meaningful trades this deadline The small list of teams that are true buyers vs. the many sellers The impact players realistically available Trades we'd really like to see Ridiculous three-team trades that'll never happen but are fun The best landing spots for Taylor Hall The Islanders trading for Palmieri (which happened!) Stories about Lou Lamoriello and Mike Hoffman Fixing the Bruins secondary scoring issues The Jets improving their defense Creative ways for the Golden Knights to add firepower Colorado's need for a better backup goalie Aggressive  bigger picture moves the Oilers can make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss six big questions we have for the remainder of the season. The topics include: Does anyone have a higher ceiling than the Avalanche? Are the Islanders the team you're most confident in from the East? Can the Panthers or Hurricanes challenge the Lightning? Team(s) we've been most surprised by / wrong about Team(s) we're most disappointed in / had higher hopes for Team(s) to keep an eye on in the second half 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. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a note about why you recommend people check the show out. Thanks for the help!If you're a fan of the content you hear on the show and would like more written content, you can get two free months off on your annual subscription for Elite Prospects Rinkside by using the promo code 'ILOVEEP'. That'll get you access to articles written by myself and many guests that have appeared on the show, including Cam Robinson, Rachel Doerrie, and Ryan Lambert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Han joins the show to discuss adjustments the Leafs are trying to make this season to finally get over the hump, getting the most out of your players with your team's tactics,  how to use video and analytics together to paint a more complete picture, and a variety of other topics. Other things we talk about in this episode include: Changes Leafs have been trying to implement Neutral zone schemes to get in control of the game Pace, defending leads, tightening screws when needed Actively seeking out higher quality shot attempts Coaches making things easy on their players Tampa Bay's creativity in the offensive zone What makes the Islanders so effective Darryl Sutter's instant impact on the Flames How dump and chase can be effective in 2021 Why forechecking can be so difficult, yet so simple Importance of pre-scouting opponents this season A team's in-house metrics vs. public ones Jets defensive numbers, how much is avoidable How to get the most out of video and analytics If you'd like to get a copy of Jack's new book about the history of hockey and how tactics from the past inform today's game, you can do so here.If you'd like to sign up for Elite Prospects Rinkside and get access to all of the premium articles, you can get two free months off your annual subscription with the promo code 'ILOVEEP'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Kaplan and Chris Johnston join the show to help fill out midseason awards ballots. We discuss what we're looking for when making our choices in each category, the best candidates at this point, and storylines to watch for in the second half. Topics include: The Calder Trophy The Norris Trophy The Selke Trophy The Vezina Trophy The Jack Adams The Hart Trophy The best comeback performance The most underrated player The best offseason acquisition The player that's most proven they're legit this season ESPN's deal with the NHL CJ's new and improved Twitter strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad DeDominicis joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Sabres, the cursed start to the season, and what to make of their strange underlying numbers. Topics include: All of the bad luck they've suffered through Their historically bad 5v5 offense How shooting % fluctuations can mess with you Do they have the right system for their personnel? Pros and cons of low event hockey Is Ralph Krueger best suited to be a coach? Victor Olofsson at 5v5 vs. on the power play The mystifying way they've used Jeff Skinner Skinner's value, trying to make it worth  Ways to improve the team this season Keeping Jack Eichel happy Eichel's shooting this year Taylor Hall's future If you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program discussed at the top of the show, you can submit your application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Marshall joins the show to help deep dive the Pittsburgh Penguins and their eventful start to the season. Topics include: Surviving a bumpy first month Why they're fortunate to be where they are Making sense of a strange underlying shot profile The funk Evgeni Malkin has been in What's wrong with him, and how they can fix him Mixing and matching in the top 6 Bryan Rust proving he's totally legit Jim Rutherford's unplanned exit Importance of coach and front office being on same page Managing multiple timelines as organization Putting players in position to succeed based on their skills  Getting back to 5-on-5 dominance If you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program discussed at the top of the show, you can submit your application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harman Dayal and Satiar Shah join the show to discuss where things have went wrong for the Vancouver Canucks this season, how to divvy up the blame for it, and what they need to do to fix it moving forward. Topics include: The bad optics of their offseason Deeper rooted issues dating back years Paying for past mistakes Intentionally rebuilding vs. being bad by accident Having plan and executing it properly GM vs. Owner vs. Coach Front office power struggles Ownership meddling in moves Making big changes now vs. offseason Losing the room Goaltending vs. defensive issues Hughes and Pettersson's struggles this year The impact on their next contracts Trying to salvage the rest of the season Big decisions coming up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Lukan and Murat Ates join the show to discuss the blockbuster trade between the Blue Jackets and Jets, how Pierre-Luc Dubois and Patrik Laine will fit with their new teams, and how they can get the most out of them moving forward. Topics include: The timeline leading up to the trade What the market was actually like for Dubois Why Jarmo Kekalainen made the move Why the Jets were the perfect trade partner How much of PLD's rep as a player is deserved How his passing is a great fit next to Jets shooters Whether he'll be able to improve their team defense Where things went wrong for Laine in Winnipeg What's to blame for the dip in his shooting % How CBJ can get his shot back to where it was Whether CBJ's system can cover for his limitations How they can get the most out of his tools Winners and losers of the trade The next contract for both Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arpon Basu joins the show to help discuss the strong start to the season for the Montreal Canadiens, how their playing style and depth has helped them take advantage of a wide open North Division, and what we can learn from their early results. Topics include: Their hot start offensively How much stock to put into early season data The competition in the North Division How they're taking advantage of opportunities How they're creating those opportunities Balancing offense vs. defense, risk vs. reward Nick Suzuki's impressive start  How and why he played them out of PLD talks The team's forward depth The future of the center position Phillip Danault's value and next contract Protecting investment in Price Future questions they'll need to answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Russo joins the show to help deep dive Kirill Kaprizov's immediate impact, why the wait appears to have been worth it, and how he's helping the Minnesota Wild change the public perception of their franchise. Topics include: Why Kirill Kaprizov has captured everyone's attention Why the Wild desperately needed a talent like him What he does well, why he can succeed in the NHL What we can learn from his first couple games Wild trying to change public perception of them Goals for this season and questions to answer Kevin Fiala following up on his breakout Future contracts for Kaprizov and Fiala Lineup construction and team building theory Playing styles and helping stars shine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn and Rob Pizzola join the show to discuss what we can learn from this unique season, the complicating factors to consider when picking winners, and some of the best bets on the board. Topics include: Weird results in shortened seasons The importance of home ice advantage and travel Balancing human element and statistical modeling Range of outcomes in 1st half vs. 2nd half Matchup trends and opponent familiarity Whether defensive teams will have early advantage Betting on bad teams Best bets and team point totals Player props and individual awards If you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program discussed at the top of the show, you can submit your application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss potential breakout candidates for the coming season. Topics include: What we're looking for when identifying potential breakouts Jack Hughes coming back stronger for Year 2 Andrew Mangiapane in Calgary's Top 6 Nick Suzuki building off bubble performance Matt Grzelcyk taking advantage of opportunity Brady Tkachuk's underlying dominance Rasmus Dahlin reminding everyone how good he is Andrew's pick out of left field Kirill Kaprizov's KHL resume Juuse Saros' time is finally here Young defensemen finally being unleashed If you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program discussed at the top of the show, you can submit your application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show for this year's version of what's become an annual preseason tradition for the show - the Watchability Rankings. We discuss what we're looking forward to watching, and rank all 31 teams based on the entertainment value we think they'll provide in the 2021 season. Topics include: How we put together our lists and tiered teams What we find entertaining and worth watching The bad rebuilding teams already looking to the future The good defensive teams that aren't especially exciting The teams that have a lot of brand new faces The teams we're particularly high or low on The usual suspects in the East The explosive Canadian Division If you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program discussed at the top of the show, you can submit your application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hailey Salvian joins the show to deep dive the Ottawa Senators rebuild. We discuss the issues that have plagued them in the past, what they've been up to this offseason, and the questions that need to be answered before they really turn things around. Topics include: The fanbase's Melnyk Fatigue Whether they made the most of their offseason The financial motives for their moves Creating environment to help young players transition Brady Tkachuk's next contract The pursuit of a number 1 center Patiently seeing rebuild all the way through How expensive being a contender can be The recent trades they've made If you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program discussed at the top of the show, you can submit your application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the players, teams, and stories we're most interested in heading into the 2021 season. The topics include: Did Vegas get better after all of their moves? Colorado's new status as favourites Nathan MacKinnon's evolution in the bubble Connor McDavid with a chip on his shoulder The final chapters of Alex Ovechkin's story The unique nature of the Canadian Division Tampa Bay without Kucherov or cap crunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Robinson joins the show to help rewatch the Gold Medal Game from the 2011 World Juniors. We discuss Canada's epic collapse, Russia's thrilling comeback, everything that played into it, and what we've learned from it ten years later. Topics include: The legacy of this game What aged the best What aged the worst The TSN turning point The biggest heat check performance The questions that still remain unanswered The pros and cons of the broadcast Who won the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey Masisak joins the show to deep dive the New Jersey Devils rebuild. We discuss where things went wrong last season, the questions that need to be answered, and how they can fix things moving forward. Topics include: Where things went wrong in 2019 for the Devils Why winning the offseason didn't translate into actual wins How invested the organization is in analytics The pros and cons of Lindy Ruff as a coach How legit Mackenzie Blackwood's second half tear was What Jack Hughes will look like in Year 2 Who stays and who goes in years to come Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheng Peng joins the show to discuss why the San Jose Sharks suddenly find themselves in uncharted waters, what caused their nightmarish 2019-20 season and where the issues started, plus how they can ultimately get things back on track to prevent this from becoming the new normal for the organization. Topics include: 2:00 The price of being good for a long time 12:00 Death by 1000 cuts in summer of 2019 20:00 How they can fix things heading into next season 26:00 Separating goalie performance from defensive system 41:00 Running the offense through Brent Burns 46:00 Erik Karlsson's impact and availability 52:30 Marc-Edouard Vlasic's recent decline 1:03:00 The franchise's agenda moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darryl Belfry joins the show to discuss his experiences working with the best players in the NHL, how stars use the offseason to work on their game and acquire new skills, and all of the different things that go into skills training at the highest level. Topics include: 2:00 Process of adding tools during the offseason 8:00 Crosby's endless pursuit of getting better 14:00 How MacKinnon fixed his shooting % 22:00 Different components that go into shooting the puck 32:00 Incorporating skills training into game situations 42:00 Performance indicators that'll translate to next level 53:00 Playing fast vs. skating fast, and the perception of speed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jordan Samuels Thomas joins the show to help us rewatch the classic West Final in 2014 between the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. We discuss what made it arguably the best and most important series of the 2010s, what aged the best and worst with the benefit of hindsight, and the individual performances that really stood out above the rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Han joins the show to discuss his time coaching with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, the pros and cons of the AHL as a developmental league, why innovation in the NHL is easier said than done, and how you can use video to help improve player performance. Topics include: 2:30 Making the most of the AHL experience 13:00 Older stars reinventing their game 21:00 Zach Werenski, offensive funnels, and thinking the game 29:00 Key attributes of a good coach 39:00 Trying to win vs. trying not to lose 49:00 Importance of 'puck touches' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chad DeDominicis joins the show to deep dive the Buffalo Sabres rebuilding in perpetuity. We discuss all of the instability and turnover the organization has gone through over the past decade, how much of the blame should go the ownership's way, and how much Taylor Hall will be able to help Jack Eichel moving forward. Topics include: 2:30 The Sabres playoff drought 8:00 Tim Murray's 'Process' 17:00 The role the Pegulas have played 23:00 Jason Botterill's last stand 33:00 Rasmus Ristolainen's trade window 44:00 The fit for both Hall and the Sabres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Carrick joins the show to discuss the intricacies of playing defense in the NHL, why it's a job that's dependant on so many variables, and how much the demands of the position have changed over the years. Topics include: 2:00 What does "good defense" look like exactly 5:00 The evolution of the position 11:00 The impact coaching has on decision making 18:00 Using patterns in data to gain an advantage 33:00 Toughest player to defend 39:00 Learning from success of other teams 44:00 Dealing with the forecheck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prashanth Iyer joins the show to deep dive the Detroit Red Wings rebuild. We discuss how they got to where they are, what they've been doing this offseason, and how they can improve their outlook moving forward. Topics include: 3:30 Last year's historically bad results 8:00 How did they get to this point? 12:00 The turning point for the franchise 18:00 The various forms of tanking 24:00 The agenda being their moves this offseason 29:00 Identifying who's part of the core 35:00 Finding creative ways to add assets 42:00 Injecting elite talent in future years 49:00 Allowing goalies to do the tanking for you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Marshall joins the show to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins, all of the moves they've made since being upset in the qualification round by Montreal, and whether they've actually addressed the issues their team had to begin with. Topics discussed include: 2:00 Making moves based on your most recent results 10:00 What are you actually getting in Kasperi Kapanen? 22:00 What it takes to play with Sidney Crosby 28:00 Win-now moves, future assets, and opportunity cost 38:30 Jack Johnson, Cody Ceci, and evaluating defensemen 48:00 The problem with having an identifiable weak link 55:00 The future outlook for the Penguins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss the Vancouver Canucks busy offseason, the moves they did and didn't make, and how they can internally build on their success from this past season. 1:00 The Canucks patience vs. inactivity to start offseason 13:00 Value of maintaining cap flexibility 21:00 What makes a good GM 31:00 Acquiring Nate Schmidt 36:00 Pettersson and Hughes taking the next step 50:00 Offer sheets and shedding salary around the league Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Lukan and Dom Luszczyszyn join the show to discuss the results of this year's free agent frenzy. Who benefited the most from all of the player movement, and which moves we liked and didn't like. 2:00 The Avalanche keep getting better 13:00 Why Taylor Hall chose the Sabres 20:00 The Oilers shopping in the bargain bin 28:30 Different look for the Canucks 37:00 Bad teams taking advantage of their situation 45:00 Pietrangelo in Vegas, Krug taking his old spot 55:00 Sneaky moves we liked 1:00:00 What are the Blue Jackets up to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Scouch joins the show to discuss the 2020 NHL draft, the most notable takeaways, and the teams that got the best bang for their buck with the picks they made. Topics covered include: 3:00 The draft broadcast 15:00 Evaluating the picks at the time they were made 22:00 The Sharks making lemonade out of lemons 26:00 The Kings adding to their impressive system 31:30 The Wild completely changing their philosophy 38:00 The Hurricanes making Hurricanes picks 45:30 The Leafs volume of picks 50:30 The Flames pulling off the sequence of the draft 55:30 Rapid fire on remaining teams and picks Every episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Robinson and Rachel Doerrie join the show to discuss draft philosophy, and how to maximize value when everyone is looking at roughly the same stuff. We make each of the 15 lottery picks based on what we think should happen given the talent available, not necessarily what we think will happen at the actual draft. We also get into the strengths and weaknesses of each top prospect, how their skills translate to the next level, and what a reasonable NHL comparable for their game is. The topics we cover include:1:30 Pros and cons of extra preparation time18:30 1st pick – Quinton Byfield25:40 2nd pick – Alexis Lafreniere30:30 3rd pick – Marco Rossi35:30 4th pick – Lucas Raymond39:20 5th pick – Tim Stutzle46:00 6th pick – Alexander Holtz51:00 7th pick – Jake Sanderson59:30 8th pick – Jamie Drysdale1:04:00 9th pick – Cole Perfetti1:09:00 10th pick – Anton Lundell1:11:00 11th pick – Seth Jarvis1:16:00 12th pick – Dawson Mercer1:17:30 13th pick – Yaroslav Askarov1:22:30 14th pick – Jack Quinn1:25:00 15th pick – Rodion Amirov1:26:30 High upside pick that could fallEvery episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Kaplan joins the show to help put a bow on the playoffs by discussing what we can learn from the Tampa Bay Lightning now that they've finally broken through, and previewing the biggest questions we have heading into the offseason. The topics we cover include:2:30 Takeaways from the playoffs11:00 The goalie market this summer19:30 Learning from Tampa Bay's success33:40 Conn Smythe voting42:00 The Price of Pain48:30 The Bubble ExperienceEvery episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, the adjustments Tampa Bay made after a slow start, how dominant the top players have been for the Lightning, and what the Stars can do to counter. The topics we cover include:1:00 Empty arena games4:30 Lightning offense vs. Stars defense10:00 How Tampa Bay broke through offensively18:00 Adjustments Stars can make30:00 The good and the bad of John Klingberg37:00 Acquisitions of Coleman and Goodrow46:00 Best Conn Smythe casesEvery episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Shapiro joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Final bound Dallas Stars, how them seemingly improbably got to this point, and everything that's made them a fun team to follow this season. The topics we cover include:3:00 The legend of Denis Gurianov10:00 What makes the Dallas Stars interesting18:00 Anton Khudobin making most of his opportunity24:00 How the Stars defense makes life easy for goalies33:00 Intersection of Stars, analytics, playoffs, and nuance45:00 Miro Heiskanen deserving all of the love54:00 Rick Bowness and the intricacies of coaching1:06:00 Jamie Benn turning back the clockEvery episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murat Ates joins the show to discuss the heavyweight tilt between the number one seed Nashville Predators and number two seed Winnipeg Jets in the 2018 postseason, how the wild back-and-forth nature of Game 3 perfectly captured what made the entire series so special, and how much both teams have changed in such a short period of time since. The categories we cover include:3:00 What made this series so entertaining7:00 How overqualified this was for a Round 2 matchup14:00 What aged the best21:00 Patrik Laine's shooting percentage and passing36:00 Connor Hellebuyck's follow-up act39:00 What aged the worst45:00 Roster turnover in a salary cap world57:00 Nik Ehlers' value and redemption1:02:00 The Turning Point and Most Rewatchable Moment1:09:00 The Biggest Heat Check Performance1:12:00 The Biggest 'That Guy'1:20:00 Doc and Eddie's Commentary Corner1:20:00 Most Unanswerable Questions1:37:00 Apex Mountain1:43:00 Who won the gameStay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us. The full game isn’t available on Youtube unfortunately, but you can still see the broadcast in its entirety on NHL TV. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 Canucks vs. Blackhawks 2011 Flyers vs. Penguins 2012 Capitals vs. Canadiens 2010 World Cup of Hockey 2016 Oilers vs. Ducks 2017 Blue Jackets vs. Lightning 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Lukan joins the show to help revisit last year's stunning round one upset of the Lightning, how the Blue Jackets managed to pull it off in legitimate fashion, and everything that's happened since for both franchises. The categories we cover include:2:30 The magnitude of the upset10:00 How the Blue Jackets did it20:00 What aged the best33:00 What aged the worst43:00 Turning point and Most Rewatchable Moment49:00 Biggest Heat Check Performance52:00 Biggest 'That Guy'58:00 The good and bad of Pierre McGuire1:04:00 Most Unanswerable Questions1:14:00 Apex Mountain1:21:00 Who won the gameStay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us. The full game isn’t available on Youtube unfortunately, but you can still see the broadcast in its entirety on NHL TV. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 Canucks vs. Blackhawks 2011 Flyers vs. Penguins 2012 Capitals vs. Canadiens 2010 World Cup of Hockey 2016 Oilers vs. Ducks 2017 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Peters and Cam Robinson join the show to discuss the pros and cons of an early June draft, how the scouting process has changed this year under the unique circumstances, and what each of the teams picking in the lottery should do with their selections. We get into the strengths and weaknesses of each prospect, how their game translates to the next level, and what a reasonable comparable for their style of play is.3:00 Pros and cons of early June draft9:00 How scouting process changes this year23:00 1st pick - Alexis Lafreniere36:00 2nd pick - Quinton Byfield44:00 3rd pick - Marco Rossi52:00 4th pick - Tim Stutzle59:00 5th pick - Lucas Raymond1:03:00 6th pick - Cole Perfetti1:08:00 7th pick - Alexander Holtz1:15:00 8th pick - Jamie Drysdale1:22:00 9th pick - Yaroslav Askarov1:29:00 10th pick - Anton Lundell1:36:00 11th pick - Jake Sanderson1:41:00 12th pick - Jack Quinn1:47:00 13th pick - Connor Zary1:52:00 14th pick - Rodion Amirov1:55:00 15th pick - Seth Jarvis1:59:00 Personal favourites2:06:00 What's the right range for Hendrix Lapierre?See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson helps deep dive Game 5 of the 2017 second round series between the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers, the epic late comeback and dramatic overtime finish, and how much both teams have changed in such a short period of time since. The categories we cover include:3:00 The legacy of this game18:00 Ryan Getzlaf's quiet and underrated dominance27:30 The McDavid vs. Kesler matchup34:00 The talent the Ducks had on their blueline44:00 Officiating in the postseason58:00 The late game comeback1:02:00 Biggest Heat Check Performance and 'That Guy'1:09:00 Calling a game like this on TV1:15:00 Most unanswerable questions1:26:00 Apex Mountain Stay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us. The full game isn't available on Youtube unfortunately, but you can still see the broadcast in its entirety on NHL TV. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 Canucks vs. Blackhawks 2011 Flyers vs. Penguins 2012 Capitals vs. Canadiens 2010 World Cup of Hockey 2016 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Blackburn helps us walk down memory lane to remember Team North America’s run during the World Cup of Hockey in 2016, their epic clash versus Team Sweden, and how they not only won over our hearts, but helped usher in a new era of hockey. The categories we cover include:3:00 Why we’re doing this game11:00 What aged the best21:00 What aged the worst33:00 Most rewatchable moments39:00 Biggest heat check performance and ‘that guy’49:00 Most unanswerable questions54:30 Apex mountain58:30 Who won the gameStay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us here. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 Canucks vs. Blackhawks 2011 Flyers vs. Penguins 2012 Capitals vs. Canadiens 2010 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire helps deep dive the 2010 first round series between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens, which wound up being one of the most stunning upsets ever and helped launch an endless supply of bad takes about Alex Ovechkin. The categories we cover include:4:00 An upset of epic proportions16:00 Setting the stage for how we got here31:30 Jaro Halak's legendary performance 37:00 Bruce Boudreau camera shots41:00 Criticism Ovechkin took for this series52:00 How remarkably well Ovechkin has aged1:02:00 The hockey world wasn't ready for Mike Green1:11:30 TSN Turning Point and Most Rewatchable Sequence1:18:00 Biggest Heat Check Performance1:24:00 Doc and Eddie's Commentary Corner1:30:00 Most Unanswerable Questions1:39:00 Apex Mountain Stay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us here. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 Canucks vs. Blackhawks 2011 Flyers vs. Penguins 2012 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie O'Connor helps deep dive the 2012 first round series between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins, which has all of the goals, fights, and action you could ever possibly ask for from a playoff matchup. The categories we cover include:1:30 What makes this entire series rewatchable9:00 Paul Holmgren's YOLO team building approach15:00 Sizing up how the two teams matched up22:00 Flyers pursuit of number one defensemen and goalies29:30 What aged the best: Flyers forward depth34:00 19-year old Sean Couturier42:00 The highs and lows of Marc-Andre Fleury's career46:00 The dual Jeff Carter and Mike Richards trades53:00 The Penguins lack of secondary scoring in this era1:07:00 James Neal's tirade and the referees blowing it1:11:30 Turning point and most rewatchable sequence1:17:00 Sidney Crosby vs. Claude Giroux1:24:00 Biggest heat check performance and 'That Guy'1:29:00 Peak Pierre McGuire1:37:00 Giroux, Crosby, Malkin and Apex Mountain1:55:00 Who won the game?Stay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us here. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 Canucks vs. Blackhawks 2011 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Drance helps deep dive the 2011 first round series between the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks, which marked the third consecutive year they met in the postseason and culminated in an epic Game 7 overtime. The categories we cover include:5:00 The legacy of this game and how we remember it12:00 The rivalry between the Canucks and Blackhawks19:00 How overqualified this was for a Round 1 matchup25:00 The Alex Burrows redemption story33:00 How ahead of their time these teams were37:00 Who looks most impressive on rewatch48:30 The rarely seen well executed offer sheet58:20 Toews vs. Crosby debates1:01:15 The Canucks handling of goalies1:11:30 Most rewatchable sequence in the game1:17:30 Becoming Corey Crawford believer1:23:00 The Biggest 'THAT' Guy1:26:00 Most unanswerable questions1:31:20 The Sedins and Kesler on Apex Mountain1:39:00 Who won the game?Stay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us here. You can also go back into the archives of the show and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we’ve already done: Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009 Bruins vs. Maple Leafs 2013 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston helps deep dive the 2013 first round series between the Bruins and Leafs that's still remembered to this day as "It was 4-1". The categories we cover include:4:30 Hockey in 201314:30 What aged the best27:30 Bruins beating aging curves and their non-replicable formula35:00 What aged the worst41:00 The Leafs roster decision making in this era59:30 Revisiting the Tyler Seguin trade1:06:15 TSN Turning Point1:10:00 Biggest heat check performance1:12:00 Most unanswerable questions1:15:00 Twitter take you wish you had in the moment1:20:20 Who won the game?Stay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us here. You can also go back into the archives and catch up on the previous Quarantine Rewatchables we've done:Penguins vs. Red Wings 2009See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NHL season on hold, we're going to fill the void by going back and rewatching classic playoff games and moments from the past. In the first instalment of the series, Craig Custance helps deep dive the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals featuring the Penguins and Red Wings. The categories covered include:3:30 Where were you when..8:00 The lasting legacy of the game12:00 Setting the scene22:40 What aged the best34:40 What aged the worst49:00 TSN Turning Point and Most Rewatchable Sequence53:00 Biggest heat check performance56:45 Most unanswerable questions1:04:40 The 'That Guy' award1:06:00 Twitter take you wish you had in the moment1:08:00 Who won the game?Stay safe, get comfortable at home, kick back with a beverage of your choice, and watch along with us here: bit.ly/2WPA2EFSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the void left in our lives by the NHL's "pause," trying to talk about hockey when there's more important things going on around the world, potential timelines and playoff formats when the league returns, and the biggest looming questions that have been left unanswered for now.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Johnston joins the show to discuss the Vancouver Canucks, the flaws with teams that are overly reliant on their goaltending, building rosters with the ambition of making the Stanley Cup instead of just making the playoffs, GMs needing to appease meddling owners, Mike Gillis popping back up on the scene, and the NHL dealing with COVID-19 complications.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the New York Islanders up and down season, why the way they play and the way they've built their team leaves them with next to no margin for error, and the behind the scenes of their busy trade deadline.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Kaplan joins the show to empty out the trade deadline notebook, and help sort through all of the player movement we saw. We discuss the winners and losers, the prices that were paid, the teams that went for it, and the teams that we wish were more aggressive.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the players that are available at the trade deadline, the teams that need to make a move, and the best matches between the two.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Lazerus joins the show to discuss how the Chicago Blackhawks got stuck in the position they're currently in, how they can control the trade deadline market if they decide to go that route, and how much of a bad defensive team's struggles are the fault of the system versus the personnel.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uffe Bodin and Jonatan Lindquist join the show during Sedin Week in Vancouver to discuss the impact the Sedin twins had on young Swedes, the Canucks, the NHL, and the sport of hockey as it evolved into the skill game it is today.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Mason joins the show to discuss the Nashville Predators' rollercoaster season, how much things have and haven't changed since the coaching switch, their identity crisis, how much they use their forwards, and how much the craft of goaltending has changed since he was in the league.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss the most recent instalments of The Battle of Alberta, Leon Draisaitl playing without Connor McDavid, the way McDavid and other stars are officiated, and how much the current state of the Pacific Division will influence Edmonton's moves at the deadline.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss a grab bag of topics that include the Sabres' continued playoff drought and why their fanbase has understandably had enough, how Nathan MacKinnon's shot took him to the next level, the pros and cons of the player tracking data the league unveiled during All-Star weekend, and Alex Ovechkin's chase towards Gretzky.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss goalies, how dependant their performance is on the system in front of them, and the trouble with signing them to long-term deals during a time when the game is changing so much. Plus we talk about Robin Lehner's next contract, how the Capitals should handle the passing of the torch in their crease, and the Rangers' three-headed monster in net.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Lukan joins the show to discuss the surprisingly feisty Columbus Blue Jackets, the perfect marriage between their defensive system and their goaltending, the organization's usage of analytics and John Tortorella coming around on it over time, and how they'll be able to create offense without the luxury of an Artemi Panarin caliber of playmaker doing it all himself.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ian Tulloch joins the show to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs saving their season by getting back to their offensively prolific ways, the way things have changed under Sheldon Keefe, how good Auston Matthews looks now that he's being properly used, and whether the defense will once again come into question come the postseason.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Marshall joins the show to discuss how the Pittsburgh Penguins keep winning games despite losing players, how they've gotten the most out of young contributors like John Marino and Jared McCann, and how Sidney Crosby's injury has taught us that Evgeni Malkin still has his fastball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Wells joins the show to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's slow start, how they've come on since then, and how this year's version stacks up against last season's juggernaut.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to help rank the best and worst local broadcast teams in the league these days. We discuss what we need from a hockey broadcast in 2020, the various unique quirks we like and don't like, and the pursuit of a perfect play-by-play and colour commentator pairing.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to help dish out some superlatives and awards for the decade of hockey that was. We discuss the best players, the best teams, the best games and playoff series, and much more.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2:00 The teams that were bidding on Taylor Hall6:00 This year's strange class of rental players 9:15 Trading stars in their 'pre-agent' season 13:30 How aggressive should the Avalanche be? 19:00 The wide open Western Conference 24:00 The Blackhawks as third party facilitators 34:00 Sharks have backed themselves into corner45:00 Teams most likely to make panic tradesSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1:30 New Jersey getting quantity over quality7:00 Comparing big defensemen to Colton Parayko 17:00 Overrating good but not great prospects 20:00 Where do the Devils go from here? 26:00 Where Hall can make a difference for the Coyotes40:00 Evaluating Hall's performance this season 49:00 Potential landing spots for Hall this summerSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Drance joins the show to sort through the awards ballot at the 30 game mark of the season. Topics include:3:00 Quinn Hughes vs. Cale Makar for the Calder11:30 Young defensemen taking over the game18:00 Which coach has had the biggest impact?31:00 Can anyone catch John Carlson for the Norris?42:00 How our definition of good defense is changing47:45 Sean Couturier locking down teams and the Selke54:00 System vs. Individual in the Vezina race1:00:00 Can Pastrnak take the Rocket from Ovechkin?1:06:00 The Most Outstandingly Valuable PlayerSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we mix things up by dipping into the mailbag to answer questions from the listeners.Topics include:2:30 Most easily fixable mistakes teams make 6:00 The backwards contract structures in the NHL11:30 The Taylor Hall trade market21:00 Jekyll and Hyde teams in first two months26:00 Effects of defensive structure and usage on goalies34:00 The future of long-term goalie contracts48:00 Best resources for hockey analytics52:00 Crosby's place amongst the all-time greats59:00 The best scoring tandems in the league1:05:00 Shelf life for NHL coaches1:07:00 No Stanley Cup hangover this seasonSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Robinson joins the show to revisit our preseason breakout picks, discuss the sustainability of some notable early season performances, and identify some opportunities to buy low and sell high. Topics include:3:00 The Stars rounding into form10:00 The Year of the Backup Goalie15:30 Andrei Svechnikov has arrived22:00 Hronek, Larkin, and the mess in Detroit31:00 Regretting buying into preseason Devils hype34:00 Promising flashes from Jack Hughes39:00 Most intriguing Taylor Hall landing spots44:00 Tough sledding for Ducks and Jackets offensively50:30 Selling high on Ryan Strome55:00 Adam Fox's sneaky upward trajectory58:00 Buying Quinn Hughes and the Canucks power play1:03:30 How Sheldon Keefe unlocked the Leafs offenseSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to discuss the Leafs coaching change, where things went wrong, who's to blame, and how they can salvage the season.Topics include:1:30 - The decision to bring Mike Babcock back this season 4:00 - Sense of urgency to win, and summer of 201713:00 - Philosophical differences between coach and management 17:00 - Adjustments, style of play, and the offense drying up 21:00 - Mike Babcock's lasting legacy 27:30 - Auston Matthews' usage 39:00 - The 2016 Penguins comparison43:00 - Getting the most out of Tyson Barrie49:00 - The landscape in the Atlantic54:30 - Organizational unity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Clark joins the show to discuss the Colorado Avalanche, how they did a complete 180 and became a model franchise, and the next steps for them to go from exciting young upstart to legitimate contender. 3:00 How much things have changed since 20176:30 Nathan MacKinnon putting a depleted team on his back10:00 How MacKinnon took his game to the next level18:00 Gabe Landeskog changing his style to fit in30:00 5-man units, modernized hockey, and stacking defensemen37:00 The traits that make Cale Makar special already43:00 Colorado's window, avenues for improvement, and thinking aheadSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Shapiro joins the show to discuss the Dallas Stars, their two extremes to start the year, whether they're playing the right way under Jim Montgomery and how far it can ultimately take them.2:00 The turning point that saved the Stars' season6:30 The pros and cons of Jim Montgomery's system 17:00 Seguin and Benn struggling... again26:00 Joe Pavelski's early impact in Dallas 31:30 DENIS GURIANOV! 42:00 How 2016 changed everything53:00 Matching up with Nashville and ColoradoSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss the Canucks scorching hot start, what's driving it, just how sustainable it is moving forward, and a whole lot more.2:30 The Canucks glow up from last season9:00 Taking care of business against inferior teams15:00 What makes Elias Pettersson special22:00 How to sustain shooting efficiency year over year30:30 The new look offensive skill in today's game 37:00 Lack of predictability in the standings this season 51:00 The instant effect Quinn Hughes has had 54:00 Feeding your best players prime minutes 1:00:00 Poking holes in the Canucks early resume See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss storylines from the first month of the season, the early returns on big offseason moves, and a whole lot more. 3:00 Business as usual for the Bruins8:50 Islanders proving last year was no fluke13:45 Can the Panthers buy a save?17:20 Life after Panarin for the Blue Jackets24:00 Alex Ovechkin continues to do his thing32:00 Secondary scoring for the Avalanche37:20 The Blues without Tarasenko40:30 The Predators identity change45:00 The Rangers and Blackhawks rebuildsSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to talk about the teams that are off to surprising starts, the likelihood that teams exceeding our expectations sustain their success, and if there's reason to panic about the teams that are stumbling out of the gate.1:30 Can the Coyotes create enough offense?5:00 Is this Sabres team different from last year's version?12:30 How far can McDavid and Draisaitl carry the Oilers?22:20 Can the good outweigh the bad for the Sharks?29:00 Do the Stars need to change the way they play?34:00 Are the Leafs issues overblown?39:00 Why are the Lightning starting off so slowly?See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murat Ates joins the show to discuss the Winnipeg Jets, the ups and downs of their early season play, and the seemingly abrupt change in trajectory for what was quite recently considered to be a very promising franchise.4:00 Red flags heading into season8:00 Talent that went out the door this summer13:00 Connor Hellebuyck's return to form16:00 The paper thin defensive depth chart21:00 Systemic adjustments to cover flaws28:00 Getting the most out of the top 632:00 Nikolaj Ehlers' value36:00 Realistic expectations for Laine's ceiling47:30 The ongoing Dustin Byfuglien mysterySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best wingers in the league.1:50 The difficulty of evaluating wingers4:15 Brendan Gallagher6:00 Mikko Rantanen10:00 Blake Wheeler13:20 Jonathan Huberdeau 16:00 Matthew Tkachuk20:00 Mitch Marner23:30 Filipovic Forsberg27:10 David Pastrnak 33:45 Vlad Tarasenko41:15 Johnny Gaudreau46:45 Claude Giroux 52:00 Alex Ovechkin59:00 Taylor Hall1:02:30 Patrick Kane1:05:00 Artemi Panarin1:08:20 Brad Marchand1:12:30 Mark Stone vs. Nikita Kucherov 1:16:00 Leon DraisaitlSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best defensemen in the league.5:45 Honourable Mentions9:30 Rasmus Dahlin12:30 Jaccob Slavin15:25 Alex Pietrangelo vs. Colton Parayko19:45 Thomas Chabot23:00 Oliver Ekman-Larsson26:30 John Carlson31:30 Morgan Rielly35:00 Drew Doughty42:00 PK Subban47:30 Roman Josi54:00 Seth Jones57:15 John Klingberg and Victor Hedman1:03:45 Brent Burns1:09:30 Mark Giordano and Erik Karlsson1:17:00 Teaser for ranking wingersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ailish Forfar joins the show to discuss takeaways from the first couple days of the new season, and help try to figure out what's real versus what's not.2:00 Early season trends9:30 Dougie Hamilton's usage12:20 Jesperi Kotkaniemi's evolution20:00 Pittsburgh's dreadful opening act25:00 The Golden Knights living up to the hype 30:00 The recognition of Mark Stone's greatness36:00 The highs and lows of the Leafs 44:00 The Jets and Rangers as good bad teams48:00 The new look Colorado Avalanche52:00 Women's hockeySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss playoff picks, most actionable team point total overs and unders, plus the best prop bets for future awards.2:00 How last year's weird postseason will embolden teams13:30 Did the Lightning and Leafs get even better this summer?21:30 The rest of the Atlantic Division 28:30 The messy Metro Division 38:00 Can the Pacific send a 4th team to the playoffs?43:00 Sorting through cluttered Central1:05:00 Favourite team bets1:09:00 Best prop bets for player awardsSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to help rank all 31 teams based on their watchability for the coming season.2:00 What we're looking for and prioritizing as viewers9:30 The Coyotes 11:50 The Kings14:30 The Wild16:50 The Senators20:00 The Red Wings22:45 The Blue Jackets26:00 The Ducks29:50 The Sabres33:00 The Islanders35:45 The Flyers38:10 The Canucks40:15 The Oilers43:30 The Stars and Predators50:00 The Panthers52:00 The Blues53:30 The Hurricanes56:00 The Devils59:00 The Canadiens1:02:00 The Jets1:05:20 The Flames1:07:50 The Bruins1:10:00 The Blackhawks1:13:00 The Rangers1:16:00 The Golden Knights1:20:00 The Capitals1:22:45 The Penguins1:25:00 The Avalanche1:28:00 The Sharks1:31:00 The Leafs and LightningSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the cream of the crop at Center as part of our annual preseason position group previews.2:30 Methodology behind the rankings 5:00 Honourable mentions who just missed the cut15:30 Elias Pettersson's special rookie season18:15 Sean Couturier finally getting love he deserves22:30 1-2 punch of Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point33:00 Jack Eichel's year by year improvements37:00 The summer of Sebastian Aho 41:00 Anze Kopitar's red flags 46:45 Evgeni Malkin's down season 50:30 John Tavares' successful first year in Toronto 53:00 Patrice Bergeron's unusual career path56:00 The Top 5See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Woodley joins the show to talk goaltending, how the way we view it is changing, the future of the position, and the Top 10 netminders heading into the season.3:00 Consistency at the goalie position6:30 Separating the goalie from their defensive system13:00 Robin Lehner going from Islanders to Blackhawks19:00 Teams going to 50-50 splits in net27:00 Goalies going the way of running backs36:00 The Top 5 goalies45:00 Ben Bishop and his durability49:30 Tuukka Rask's workload and environment52:00 Braden Holtby's future57:30 The Russian goalie factory1:03:00 Goalies with things to prove this seasonSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Robinson joins the show to help get you ready for your fantasy drafts by discussing the players we like more than consensus, the red flag players to stay away from, and the players who find themselves in new situations this season. 6:00 The Roope Hintz buzz12:20 Andrei Svechnikov in Year 217:15 Buying low on Nino Niederreiter22:00 Larkin, Hronek and good players on bad teams26:40 Victor Olofsson's opportunity30:10 The glut of defensemen on the Islanders36:10 All of the new pieces in New Jersey42:30 The next generation of Ducks49:30 Who's going to step up for the Blue Jackets?56:00 Kevin Labanc in a 'prove it' year 58:00 Jaden Schwartz's regression1:01:00 Josh Morrissey is the last man standing1:06:00 Phil Kessel's production in his new environment1:10:00 Elias Lindholm's first vs. second half splits1:12:30 The goalie market1:18:00 Young defensemen dominating immediately1:22:00 Who's riding shotgun with McDavid and Crosby?See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to help kick off our preseason preview content by outlining the biggest questions that need to be answered, and the most interesting storylines to watch for around the league. 2:00 Avoiding another lockout for now9:15 Did the Devils do enough to satisfy Taylor Hall?18:15 How do the Lightning approach the regular season?27:00 Can another Atlantic team break into the Top 3?31:00 Can Ralph Krueger turn things around in Buffalo?39:45 Are the Coyotes pushing the right buttons?45:45 Can the Hurricanes and Avs take the next step?53:45 Has the window shut for the Jets this summer?58:45 The case for Vegas as a legitimate contender1:02:00 The pros and cons of future tracking data1:05:15 Can Connor McDavid get enough help?See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss his return back to the public sphere after his time with the Panthers, how that experience has changed his perspective on things, and the looming struggle between players and teams for power. 6:00 How a peak behind the curtain changes things18:00 The acceptance of analytics in league circles29:00 The NHL’s hiring process and prerequisites for executives 44:00 The pros and cons of the changing landscape for RFAs55:00 Stars wielding leverage and putting teams on the clock1:00:00 Game of chicken between the Oilers and Jesse PuljujarviSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Wroblewski joins the show to discuss working with USA Hockey’s historically prolific National Team Development Program draft class, the tricky balance of trying to get immediate results from young players while preparing them for the next level, and the practical application of some half-baked theoretical ideas.4:00 Developing future NHLers and working with USNTDP13:10 Establishing a working definition of ‘Hockey IQ’16:20 Pushing the envelope with early goalie pulls28:15 Turning the penalty kill into a power kill37:15 Experimenting with changes to offsides47:15 Keeping play going, decreasing stoppagesSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to discuss a hodgepodge of offseason moves including: 1:30 Sabres completely rebuilding their blueline19:15 Blackhawks making series of ‘win now’ moves29:30 The Canucks have improved, but at what cost?52:00 The Oilers facing another potential wasted season1:01:00 The Hurricanes building off of last year1:07:15 How and why Vegas should make room for GusevSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Thomas joins the show to discuss the next frontier for analytics in hockey, player tracking, the relay of information within organizations, market inefficiencies that remain, and some of the lingering questions we hope to answer in the future. 5:50 Current state of hockey analysis12:40 Existing market inefficiencies 21:40 Borrowing from other sports29:45 NHL’s venture into player tracking32:40 Quantifying effort and hustle44:00 How data has changed sports debates48:30 The human element and defined roles52:00 The AHL as a developmental league58:00 Trying new things in hockeySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harman Dayal joins the show to help pick the winners and losers of free agency, unpack the most notable deals we saw signed on July 1st, and set the story straight on the latest offer sheet drama. 2:00 The Panthers spending, swinging, and missing12:30 The Islanders lack of a Plan B18:40 The Leafs wiggling out of cap trouble31:00 Ottawa’s underwhelming cap weaponization34:30 The Rangers continue their prolific summer41:00 Montreal’s failed offer sheet and the drama that ensued53:30 The Avalanche picking their spots wisely1:00:00 The Stars taking chances on secondary scoring1:07:00 The Penguins continuing a worrisome trend1:12:00 The Oilers rolling it back with the same motley crewSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help preview the free agent season by looking at the players available, the teams that figure to be active, and the best possible fits between the two. 2:00 The market for Joe Pavelski 10:00 How the Avalanche will spend their cash 15:30 The Hurricanes recent activity31:00 The Tyler Myers sweepstakes 42:00 The most fun Artemi Panarin landing spot 48:00 The goalie carousel 53:00 The glut of middle six wingers1:06:00 Game of ‘would you rather’See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arpon Basu joins the show to talk about PK Subban being traded again, the Montreal Canadiens, and the upcoming free agent class. 1:30 The PK Subban trade8:10 The Player Empowerment Era14:40 The pros and cons of long-term contracts24:30 Last year’s surprisingly productive Canadiens30:30 Shea Weber’s aging curve38:20 The modern day powerplay 45:30 Montreal’s shopping list this summer 55:00 Marc Bergevin’s workout planSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Peters joins the show to discuss the winners and losers of the 2019 draft weekend, the few impactful trades we saw, and the overarching themes to take from the extravaganza. 1:20 Teams with extra assets to play with3:30 Forwards falling, defensemen rising10:40 The Coyotes draft board13:00 A goalie being taken in the lottery15:40 Best player available vs. organizational needs18:40 The Avalanche add even more speed and skill23:30 The Kings continue to hoard forward talent27:50 The Hurricanes ridiculous pick volume31:10 The Red Wings loading up on defensemen34:30 The PK Subban trade45:00 The Canucks trading away a future firstSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss the teams that figure to make the most noise during what promises to be a busy draft weekend filled with lots of player movement. We discuss the teams that have already been making moves, the teams that have moves left to make, and the different stages of an organization’s cyclical ascent from rebuild to contending. 4:00 How the Jets backed themselves into a corner13:30 How the Avalanche and Hurricanes take the next step22:00 How the Rangers rebuilt in 18 months 29:15 How the Sharks keep contending45:20 How the Flyers blew through their cash48:30 How many teams think they’re the next BluesSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cam Robinson and Uffe Bodin join the show to help mock draft the lottery picks of Friday evening’s first round. We discuss who each team picking high should be targeting, who each team most likely will wind up taking, and all of the possible scenarios that could play out depending on how the various dominos may fall.3:00 Jack Hughes’ NHL readiness in Year 110:30 Adding Kaapo Kakko to the Rangers' young nucleus14:10 Byram vs. Turcotte vs. Dach23:50 Could Zegras be the third best player in the class?29:20 Player trait preferences: shooters vs. playmakers32:40 The Broberg Buzz48:00 The landmines laid out in front of the Canucks51:00 Quality of competition and teammates for prospects55:20 Draft and stash with Peyton Krebs1:02:00 How far does Podkolzin drop?1:05:30 How high does Spencer Knight rise?1:10:10 Wild card names that could sneak into lotterySee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to put a bow on the Stanley Cup Final, discuss how the Blues finally won it all and how they celebrated after behind the scenes. Plus we get into offseason scuttlebutt, the Flyers and Capitals making a trade, the Islanders immediately splashing some cash, and a hockey documentary everyone needs to see.5:00 How Game 7 was won24:00 Offseason rumours and buzz38:00 The Blues celebration behind the scenes46:00 Matt Niskanen being traded for Radko Gudas56:00 The Islanders spending money1:03:00 The Russian FiveSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Final, how we got to this winner take all Game 7, and what to watch for in the final game of the season. 2:30 The Blues forecheck, cycle, and O-Zone pressure10:50 Uncharacteristic struggles of Bruins top line14:00 Colton Parayko’s rise to superstardom22:30 Alex Pietrangelo thriving under different usage27:00 Ryan O’Reilly’s defensive wizardry37:50 Tuukka Rask’s Hall of Fame resume43:20 Game 7 X-factors, potential big winners, and picksSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Gretz joins the show to discuss the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Bruins threw the first punch and how the Blues fought right back, and what to look for moving forward in the series. Plus a deep dive on one of the most uniquely bizarre nixed trades in recent memory.1:40 How the Blues broke through in Game 217:30 Vlad Tarasenko’s dominance25:50 What to watch for in Games 3 and 441:00 How Tom Wilson broke the Penguins54:00 Phil Kessel’s trade value1:00:00 The Wild’s directionless planSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Biech joins the show to get into all of this year's draft day debates. We discuss the prospects with the biggest potential impact, the teams that face the toughest decisions, and the most interesting questions that need to be answered.3:00 Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko21:00 Blackhawks, Byram, and draft starting at number 331:00 The next tier of top forwards42:30 The risk vs. reward of Vasili Podkolzin53:15 Translating Cole Caufield’s scoring to next level1:00:00 How high will the first goalie go off the board?1:04:00 Prospects with red flags to stay away from1:07:00 Prospects we’re higher on than most1:10:00 Changing draft philosophies over the yearsSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help continue the burgeoning annual tradition of teeing up the upcoming Stanley Cup Final by looking at the matchup from every single angle. This deep dive includes:2:00 A matchup befitting of the stage6:45 Adjustments, percentages, and shot quality22:00 Functional physicality, misconceptions about the two teams32:40 Recurring broadcast themes for the series38:30 Power play mission statements51:15 5-on-5 line matching1:01:40 X-Factor playersSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean McIndoe joins the show to discuss the first leg of the Conference Finals, lessons to be learned from how the four teams still alive got here, and what to watch for in the coming games. Erik Karlsson’s health and future (4:00) Converging timelines and the window to win (13:00) Difference makers in the West Final (26:00) How the Bruins have Carolina all out of sorts (43:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Porter joins the show to help preview the Eastern Conference Final by discussing how the Bruins and Hurricanes stack up against each other, key matchups to watch for, complaints about postseason officiating, and Brad Marchand’s latest beef with the media.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to help dive into some notable round two matchups that have caught our eyes and captured our attention. Hurricanes vs. Islanders (1:40) Sharks vs. Avalanche (34:00) Adam Fox, College Free Agents, and the Rangers (50:00) Remembering Jason Botchford (1:02:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to recap the opening round and preview round two matchups. We discuss San Jose’s stunning Game 7 comeback, Mike Babcock’s series of questionable decisions behind the bench, and whether the Blue Jackets and Stars can keep the good times going. Avalanche vs. Sharks (10:25) Blue Jackets vs. Bruins (24:25) Blues vs. Stars (53:20) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to discuss how the Avalanche have won over the hockey world and gotten to within one game of upsetting the Flames, and how the Golden Knights have suddenly become the favourites out West with the Sharks now unravelling before our very eyes. How the Avalanche have outclassed the Flames (1:30) Nathan MacKinnon’s greatness on full display (8:00) Defending Gaudreau, and playoff officiating’s role (17:30) Blame game: Martin Jones vs. the Sharks defense (29:00) What makes the Golden Knights tick (40:30) How Vegas constructed a new top line on the fly (45:30) The feud between Kane and Reaves (52:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss how the Islanders have masterfully bottled up the Penguins attack, how the Blue Jackets have shocked the hockey world, and how little wiggle room there is between St.Louis and Winnipeg in their heavyweight tilt out West. Islanders vs. Penguins (4:15) Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (34:00) Jets vs. Blues (58:30) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to discuss why the Leafs were so effective in Game 1, the adjustments the Bruins made in Game 2, and all of the other main talking points emanating from the series as it shifts back to Toronto. Then Producer Matt comes on to sort through a grab bag of random topics including awards ballots, the draft lottery results, and Joel Quenneville’s hiring by the Panthers. Nazem Kadri redux, and complaints about the referees (1:40) The back-and-forth chess match of a playoff series (10:45) What’s next for the Leafs and the Bruins? (23:30) Dimitri’s Fake Award Ballot (33:00) Karmic rewards in the draft lottery (57:30) Joel Quenneville and the Panthers (1:02:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Lambert joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups in the West. Topics include: Will the Sharks be able to outscore their goalie woes? (2:00) How can Colorado overcome Calgary’s superior depth? (11:45) Who blinks first: the Predators or the Stars? (26:00) What do we make of Winnipeg’s ugly numbers of late? (37:20) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups out East. Topics include: How the Capitals broke free from their Stanley Cup hangover (4:00) Whether the Islanders can score enough to keep up with the Penguins (15:30) The formula for Columbus to slow down the Lightning (29:00) Why this time could be different for the Leafs (40:00) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss all things goaltending. Topics include: Evolution of goalie metrics over time (3:00) What to look at when evaluating goalie play (11:00) Peak performance vs. Consistency (19:15) Defensive system vs. Individual play (28:30) Darcy Kuemper's remarkably improbable run (34:50) Andrei Vasilevskiy's Vezina resume (45:10) Younger league, younger goalies? (54:20) Betting on Bobrovsky long-term (59:40) Advanced scouting of playoff goalies (1:02:40) Every episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the remaining playoff races and some intriguing potential postseason matchups. Topics include: The Stars and their makeover since their last appearance (5:00) Washington's return to form since the trade deadline (15:40) Awards Voting and the Norris Trophy (22:00) The repeatability of Tampa Bay's dominance (30:00) Round 1 heavyweight tilt between the Sharks and Knights (41:15) Are the Blues the best team in the Central? (50:45) Every episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the playoff races and how the current point system takes the fun out of it (1:20), the importance of a good power play versus good penalty kill (5:40), the best and worst broadcasts in the league (14:55), the pros and cons of 'heavy hockey' (26:10), available GM and coach candidates (34:25), the three stages of the Blues season (51:40), and how vulnerable the Predators and Jets are heading into the playoffs (58:50).See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Kaplan joins the show to help dip into the mailbag and answer your questions. We get into a variety of topics, which most notably include: 2:35 Can anyone give the Lightning a scare in round one? 7:20 Who is the favourite to come out of the Metro? 13:10 What happened to the Devils this year? 19:55 How have the Coyotes managed to win games? 26:40 The Hart Trophy race 30:15 The Norris and Calder trophies 34:00 The Jack Adams award 36:30 The Vezina and Selke 43:35 Real Time video reviews 47:45 Are the Rangers Rebuilding Effectively? Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set valued at $13 for free that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 blade razor with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Civian joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes, and how this became the year that they finally lived up to the preseason hype. We also discuss their unexpectedly strong source of goaltending, Dougie Hamilton's usage, and whether Sebastian Aho is actually still underrated or if it's time we just universally accept his star status. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Lukan joins the show to discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets, and how they pushed all their chips into the center of the table at the trade deadline. We get into Artemi Panarin's next contract and how he'll age into it, Sergei Bobrovsky's down season and the market for him moving forward, and the main reasons why Jarmo Kekäläinen could ultimately make the moves that he did. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to help sort through the winners and losers of the trade deadline, and discuss the big news of the show's move to Yahoo. Topics include: 1:15 The new look PDOcast 3:40 The rise of the conditional draft pick 8:45 The Golden Knights landing Mark Stone 13:00 The Predators getting some secondary scoring 19:50 The perfect fit of Kevin Hayes on the Jets 23:30 The Lightning enjoying the perks of pole position 27:30 The Sharks getting another scoring forward 35:00 Power ranking the Western Conference elite 41:20 The Blue Jackets going for it this season 49:45 The Rangers stockpiling draft picks 54:00 The Senators fire sale 57:30 The Islanders sitting tight.. for now 1:01:00 Why Erik Gudbranson? 1:06:00 Did the Bruins do enough? Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss the Vegas Golden Knights, and their ups and downs in Year 2 in the NHL. Topics discussed include how the team is balancing expectations as they get weaned off last year's high (3:00), how George McPhee will approach the trade deadline (17:45), why Nate Schmidt is the picture perfect modern day defenseman (28:10), Marc-Andre Fleury's alarming usage (35:30), why Vegas is thriving as a hockey market (46:30), and the winners and losers of the recent Charlie Coyle trade (55:50).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help preview the rapidly approaching trade deadline. In this episode we discuss trades we think could happen, trades we think should happen, and what each of the top contenders needs. 0:30 Making your move now versus waiting 6:1 The Predators going all-in with this group 20:45 Finding the ideal 2nd line center for the Jets 37:00 The answer to San Jose's goalie woes 45:45 The crossroads for the Blue Jackets 53:50 The Islanders need for a talent infusion 58:00 The rest of the winger market Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set valued at $13 for free that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 blade razor with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss a variety of topics. They include: 1:45 Jake Muzzin on the Leafs, and the Kings rebuild 12:35 What are the Panthers clearing cap space for? 25:40 Winners and losers of the Auston Matthews extension 33:30 Hanging out with Evgeny Kuznetsov 47:30 Seeing how the Lightning make their sausage Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss the firing of Peter Chiarelli, the end to another sad chapter in the last decade plus of hockey in Edmonton, and how the Oilers go about fixing the mess he left behind. Topics include: 2:45 The Mikko Koskinen contract, and timeline of the firing 15:00 How Chiarelli's tenure compares to past Oilers GMs 25:30 Asset Management 101: The cautionary tale of Al Montoya 35:15 The search for a new GM 46:30 Big decisions ahead at the deadline and in free agency 57:00 How we would go about fixing things Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to discuss her time with the New Jersey Devils Hockey Ops, the Hurricanes buying low on Nino Niederreiter, the Oilers giving Mikko Koskinen a head-scratching extension, and what separates well run teams from their counterparts. We also talk about the pros and cons of video tracking coming to the NHL, and market inefficiencies still there to be exploited. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Marshall joins the show to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins, how and why they're flying somewhat under the radar this year, the vintage Sidney Crosby season we're being treated to, and lessons learned about how to most effectively surround star players with complementary talent.  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the New York Islanders, The Barry Trotz System, Mat Barzal taking on the lion's share of the offensive burden, the resurgent goalie tandem that no one saw coming, balancing the risk versus reward with Josh Ho-Sang, and how they've managed to navigate the early stages of life without John Tavares. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uffe Bodin joins the show to discuss this year's All-Star selections, help make revisions for who we think should've made it based on merit, and figure out ways to tinker with the process in an attempt to make it a more interesting event.  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set valued at $13 for free that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 blade razor with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Peters joins the show to help dissect the World Junior Championship tournament that was. In this episode we discuss: 1:55 Tournament storylines 9:30 Canada's early Quarterfinal exit 18:50 The improving Canadian goalie pipeline 23:20 The keys behind America's run to the final 27:05 Jack Hughes' progress report 33:00 The NHL ceiling of Russia's top scoring line 46:50 Finland's Golden Generation 49:30 Whether Kaapo Kakko can push Hughes for 1st overall 53:10 Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic Speed Round Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Shapiro joins the show to fully unpack the surreal comments coming out of Dallas that sent shock waves through the hockey world (1:50), how the Stars got into this mess to begin with after a series of failed bets this summer (14:10), the likelihood that Tyler Seguin bounces back (22:45), potentially trading Jamie Benn (32:00), Miro Heiskanen's rookie season (40:15), and the state of the franchise moving forward (47:30). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Pizzola joins the show to discuss the impact of the NHL suddenly changing its stance on sports betting, how it becoming more and more socially acceptable in the mainstream has influenced the market, the pros and cons of wagering on hockey, the effect full-fledged tracking data will have once its finally publicly released, the emotional rollercoaster ride that is daily fantasy, and a variety of other related topics.  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to help size up where we stand with the various major individual awards races now that we're rapidly approaching the halfway point of the season. In this episode we discuss potential storylines that could help swing the Norris (1:00), whether there's a case to be made for anyone other than John Gibson for the Vezina (18:50), if anyone can finally dethrone Alex Ovechkin for the Rocket (27:00), the new benchmarks for the Art Ross this season (33:30), who the Most Valuable Player is (43:40), and Stanley Cup Odds (46:20). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Matisz joins the show to bounce around the Western Conference and look at the most important storylines involving its inhabitants. In this episode we discuss the Blues disastrous start (4:10), whether John Gibson can keep the Ducks in the playoff race (9:30), if this is the year for the Flames to make their move (15:50), whether anyone can challenge Elias Pettersson for the Calder (26:36), the Jets and Predators navigating the regular season (38:15), Mikko Rantanen's insane run (43:20), and the Blackhawks and Kings dramatic fall from grace (49:25). For part two of the crossover, go listen to John's podcast: 'Puck Pursuit' on theScore. There we discuss various Eastern Conference storylines including the Sabres promising start, the Lightning being in a tier of their own, whether the Penguins have another gear, and never betting against Alex Ovechkin. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Yerdon joins the show to discuss the Sabres unexpectedly successful start to the season (1:00), The Tim Murray Years with the benefit of hindsight (16:10), the deadly combination of Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner (29:00), Rasmus Dahlin's immediate brilliance (41:40), and the big decisions that wait ahead (49:45). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is PuckPedia. It’s the ultimate resource for hockey fans, containing salary cap information, basic and advanced stats, draft and transaction history, news feeds, game previews, and injury updates. It’s also the exclusive home of the Agent Leaderboard, which shows who the top agents are and lists which players they represent. Regardless of what you’re looking for, it’s got it, which means that you no longer need to be switching between multiple different sites in the pursuit of information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murat Ates joins the show to help deep dive the Winnipeg Jets. In this episode we discuss Patrik Laine's goal scoring binge to start the season (1:30), Kyle Connor's role as the unsung hero (6:30), the handling of Dustin Byfuglien's head injury and the league's concussion protocol (24:45), Connor Hellebuyck's shaky play (31:20), the differences between last year and this year (35:50), and lessons other teams can learn from how the Jets were constructed (46:30). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is MeUndies. To get your hands on the softest, most comfortable underwear you’ve ever worn just go and let them know we sent you. If you enter the promo code PDO they’ll even give you 15% off the first pair, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that you’ll love the style and substance they have to offer. One final sponsor today: PuckPedia. It’s the ultimate resource for hockey fans, containing salary cap information, basic and advanced stats, draft and transaction history, news feeds, game previews, and injury updates. It’s also the exclusive home of the Agent Leaderboard, which shows who the top agents are and lists which players they represent. Regardless of what you’re looking for, it’s got it, which means that you no longer need to be switching between multiple different sites in the pursuit of information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Seravalli joins the show to discuss Ron Hextall's departure in Philadelphia (0:00), the Oilers hiring Ken Hitchcock (17:05), the William Nylander contract situation and how it'll impact future prominent restricted free agents (30:10), and the Dylan Strome trade (46:50). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is For Hims, which will serve as a one-stop shop for all of your hair loss, skincare, and other wellness supplement needs. They’ll connect you with real doctors and medical grade solutions, while sparing you the embarrassment of in-doctor visits and saving you the time you would’ve otherwise spent sitting in a waiting room. Just go to forhims.com/pdo and answer a few quick questions, a doctor will review your file and prescribe what you need, and the products will be shipped directly to your door. As my listener, if you let them know we’ve sent you you’ll even get a trial month for just $5 right now while supplies last. See the website for full details. One final sponsor today: PuckPedia. It’s the ultimate resource for hockey fans, containing salary cap information, basic and advanced stats, draft and transaction history, news feeds, game previews, and injury updates. It’s also the exclusive home of the Agent Leaderboard, which shows who the top agents are and lists which players they represent. Regardless of what you’re looking for, it’s got it, which means that you no longer need to be switching between multiple different sites in the pursuit of information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to continue our annual tradition of ranking the best puck-stoppers in the world. In this episode we discuss: 4:00 Unpredictable aging curves for goalies 22:45 Big name goalies that have fallen on hard times 28:30 The tantalizing potential of Antti Raanta 32:10 The ageless wonder of Luongo and Lundqvist 45:10 The ascension of Hellebuyck and Andersen into the elite 56:45 The undisputed Top 3 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is PuckPedia. It’s the ultimate resource for hockey fans, containing salary cap information, basic and advanced stats, draft and transaction history, news feeds, game previews, and injury updates. It’s also the exclusive home of the Agent Leaderboard, which shows who the top agents are and lists which players they represent. Regardless of what you’re looking for, it’s got it, which means that you no longer need to be switching between multiple different sites in the pursuit of information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Johnston joins the show to discuss the Vancouver Canucks, and the alien life form that has come to planet earth with the sole mission of fixing the franchise. We also get into a couple of other topics, most notably including: 1:00 Elias Pettersson and the Canucks 26:00 Joel Quenneville's next coaching stop 45:20 Playoff Expansion 54:45 Covering a team on a full-time basis Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is MeUndies. To get your hands on the softest, most comfortable underwear you’ve ever worn just go and let them know we sent you. If you enter the promo code PDO they’ll even give you 15% off the first pair, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that you’ll love the style and substance they have to offer. One final sponsor: PuckPedia. It’s the ultimate resource for hockey fans, containing salary cap information, basic and advanced stats, draft and transaction history, news feeds, game previews, and injury updates. It’s also the exclusive home of the Agent Leaderboard, which shows who the top agents are and lists which players they represent. Regardless of what you’re looking for, it’s got it, which means that you no longer need to be switching between multiple different sites in the pursuit of information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Wells joins the show to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning, how they can fight off the downswing phase of the cycle successful NHL teams go through, and how they can finally get over the hump and shed the mantle of being the team that always falls just short in the postseason. In this episode we get to the succession plan from Steve Yzerman to Julien BriseBois (6:00), Ryan McDonagh's bounceback season (12:20), squeezing the most out of Mikhail Sergachev (19:20), the new phase of Steven Stamkos' career and a potential move to the wing (26:00), how to keep your window for contention open (45:12), and the jockeying for position in the Atlantic Division (55:20).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today's show is PuckPedia. It's the ultimate resource for hockey fans, containing salary cap information, basic and advanced stats, draft and transaction history, news feeds, game previews, and injury updates. It's also the exclusive home of the Agent Leaderboard, which shows who the top agents are and lists which players they represent. Regardless of what you're looking for, it's got it, which means that you no longer need to be switching between multiple different sites in the pursuit of information.  One final note: a reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best defensemen in the game. In this episode we discuss the nuances that make it tricky to evaluate the position (1:00), the honourable mentions that just missed the cut (21:45), and the top 20 itself (33:30). We also get into topics like Zach Werenski without Seth Jones, Dougie Hamilton's perplexing usage, why people seem to hate Jeff Petry (49:15), how Oliver Ekman-Larsson finally has shiny toys to play with (1:11:45), why hockey people seem to love Alex Pietrangelo (1:04:15), and how Marc-Edouard Vlasic has freed up Brent Burns to do his thing (1:18:45).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is For Hims, which will serve as a one-stop shop for all of your hair loss, skincare, and other wellness supplement needs. They’ll connect you with real doctors and medical grade solutions, while sparing you the embarrassment of in-doctor visits and saving you the time you would’ve otherwise spent sitting in a waiting room. Just go to forhims.com/pdo and answer a few quick questions, a doctor will review your file and prescribe what you need, and the products will be shipped directly to your door. As my listener, if you let them know we’ve sent you you’ll even get a trial month for just $5 right now while supplies last. See the website for full details. One final note: a reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to help hand out some early season superlatives and take a closer look at the most pressing questions that have yet to be answered thus far. In this episode we discuss the biggest disappointment (5:15), the best line in hockey (13:11), the most frustrating injury (19:55), the most pleasant surprise (24:05), the first coach to be fired (30:20), the biggest storylines to follow moving forward (39:50), the Rocket Richard Race (49:45), and whether this version of the Red Wings can match the gold standard set by the Tanking Buffalo Sabres (54:05). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best wingers in the game. In this episode we discuss the laundry list of honourable mentions who just missed the cut (1:00), the players just ranked 16 through 20 (20:00), 11 through 15 (59:00), 6 through 10 (1:13:30), and the top 5 (1:19:00). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $20 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonatan Lindquist joins the show to discuss the latest NHL Global Series venture and the league's attempts to grow the game overseas (1:00), the Devils pursuit to build off last year's surprising success and avoid regressing (12:30), John Gibson's excellence and the Ducks reliance on youth (21:30), the Sharks early season growing pains (34:00), and the differences between European Pro Leagues and the NHL (46:30). A reminder that we're hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $20 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! Sponsoring today’s show is For Hims, which will serve as a one-stop shop for all of your hair loss, skincare, and other wellness supplement needs. They'll connect you with real doctors and medical grade solutions, while sparing you the embarrassment of in-doctor visits and saving you the time you would've otherwise spent sitting in a waiting room. Just go to forhims.com/pdo and answer a few quick questions, a doctor will review your file and prescribe what you need, and the products will be shipped directly to your door. As my listener, if you let them know we've sent you you'll even get a trial month for just $5 right now while supplies last. See the website for full details. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help sort through the league's absolutely loaded crop of centers, and rank the best players at the position. In this episode we discuss the methodology guiding the ranking process (1:45), the honourable mentions that just missed the cut (11:10), the start of the top 20 list (15:45), and eventually the real cream of the crop with the top 10 itself (1:07:05).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today's show is MeUndies. To get your hands on the softest, most comfortable underwear you've ever worn just go and let them know we sent you. If you enter the promo code PDO they'll even give you 15% off the first pair, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee that you'll love the style and substance they have to offer.  Lastly: we'll be doing weekly daily fantasy listener leagues over at FanDuel this season. If you go to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you, they’ll hook you up with a bonus $20 to play with after your first deposit. This week we'll be holding the contest during Thursday evening's jam-packed 12-game slate slate. See you there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean McIndoe joins the show to help compile our annual Watchability Rankings. In this episode we put together a list counting down from 31 all the way down to 1 based on the entertainment value each team figures to provide viewers with this season. Here's a good rundown of the methodology that guides the list: “If you’re sitting down on a random Thursday night and there’s a plethora of games to choose from, which teams are you prioritizing seeing (all other things being equal, putting rooting allegiances aside)? Talent is obviously king, but style and likelihood of engaging in a back-and-forth, fast-paced affair are just as important. It’s important to remember that sometimes being a very successful hockey team in terms of wins and losses and your place in these rankings can be inversely related.” Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. We'll be doing weekly daily fantasy listener leagues over at FanDuel this season. If you go to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you, they'll hook you up with a bonus $20 to play with after your first deposit. The first contest will be running on the opening day of the season during October 3rd's four-game slate. See you there! One final big thank you to Chris Bradford for the new artwork, and Ketan Jogia for the new theme music in advance of the new season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elan and Brian from the Keeping Karlsson podcast join the show for the Eastern Conference component of our two-part fantasy hockey preview crossover. For Part 1 and the Western Conference section go and check out their feed. In this episode we set the timer to 4 minutes per team, using every second (and then some) of that allotted time to dig into all of the most relevant storylines and players involved.  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. If this episode has you wanting to try your hand at fantasy but you're not looking for the commitment and stress of a season long league, you can do so with daily fantasy hockey over at fanduel.com/PDO. If you tell them we've sent you, you'll even get a bonus $20 to play with after your first deposit. Stay tuned for future listener league contests we'll be hosting over there throughout the season. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to dissect the Erik Karlsson trade, the Max Pacioretty trade, and the lasting effect the moves we've seen this summer will have on a suddenly much improved Pacific Division. Topics discussed in this episode include: 1:30 Life after Erik Karlsson in Ottawa 32:00 The Sharks going all-in with this group 54:40 Trying to figure out what Montreal's plan is 1:07:20 The outlook for the Golden Knights in Year 2 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara Civian joins the show to discuss the Boston Bruins, their relatively inactive offseason, the looming slugfest atop the Atlantic Division that awaits them, and how they can better pace themselves through the regular season to avoid wearing down coming the playoffs. 9:30 Bruins bet on in-house options developing 13:00 Wearing down toward the end of the season 16:00 Prolonging Zdeno Chara's career 27:30 The good and bad of Brad Marchand 31:15 The rest of the competition in the Atlantic Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Rowe joins the show to discuss his time scouting for the San Jose Sharks organization, his recent transition to coaching at the collegiate level, and the resistance against fully embracing the use of analytics in hockey. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss the philosophy behind rebuilding, make super duper preliminary 2018-19 predictions, and answer your mailbag questions. Topics include: 6:10 The pros and cons of fully tanking in hockey 20:30 The Jeff Skinner trade 34:30 Artemi Panarin landing spots 39:50 The Kings, and pushing chips in with your current core 49:20 Can their big summer push the Blues over the hump? 57:30 Which of the worst teams can turn it around most quickly? 1:06:45 The annual podcast bet Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shayna Goldman joins the show to discuss the New York Rangers, all of the moving parts we've seen there this summer, and the surprising transparency of their rebuild. 2:15 A fanbase's patience for a proper rebuild 9:20 Quinn's system and putting players in position to succeed 18:00 Using 2018-19 to properly evaluate players 29:10 Financial flexibility, draft assets, and Skjei's extension 42:00 Lundqvist's last chapter Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Shapiro joins the show to discuss the Dallas Stars, the roadblock in their pursuit of Erik Karlsson, what's ultimately amounted to a strangely quiet offseason for them, and whether Jim Nill and Jim Montgomery can reverse course on the franchise's recent slide. 1:40 The Karlsson trade rumours, and Miro Heiskanen 20:25 The Stars recent downward trajectory 33:10 Jim Montgomery's most important decision 40:45 Jim Nill's surprisingly quiet summer  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Lukan joins the show to discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets, the looming uncertainty involving the future of two of their most important players, and how the franchise can finally turn their newfound regular season success into playoff wins. 0:20 Handling the delicate Artemi Panarin situation 14:30 The market for Sergei Bobrovsky 30:15 John Tortorella's evolution  41:30 William Karlson's upcoming arbitration 44:30 2018-19 predictions Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss John Tavares' decision to leave the New York Islanders this summer, and the organization's attempts to pivot on the fly.  1:25 The John Tavares courting process 8:53 A highly questionable Plan B in free agency 16:16 Lehner, Trotz, and a historically bad defensive team 25:55 Plans for the coming season and beyond 35:00 Fan engagement through dark periods Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to help discuss all of the spending we saw during the free agent frenzy, and the new fit for the notable players that wound up switching teams.  1:30 The impact of John Tavares going to the Leafs 2030 The Ryan O'Reilly trade 29:50 Bad teams treading water 44:00 The fit for James van Riemsdyk on the Flyers 48:00 Betting on James Neal and Paul Stastny 52:40 The lack of good defensemen in this class Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help run through the case for and against each of the top prospects available in this year's entry draft, and make picks for each of the teams selecting in the lottery.  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cat Silverman joins the show to discuss the Coyotes late season surge and trendy sleeper status heading into next year (0:49), the Max Domi for Alex Galchenyuk trade (11:25), John Chayka's aggressiveness and team building philosophies (21:40), potential Philipp Grubauer landing spots (28:45), and what Bill Peters' system means for the Hurricanes and Flames moving forward (36:15). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss an eclectic medley of topics. A sampling of the things we get to in this episode include, but aren't limited to:  4:46 The 2018-19 Washington Capitals 14:44 Barry Trotz's departure 18:20 The Mike Hoffman trade(s) 33:31 Free Agent Pitches 43:30 NHL Burner Accounts 51:33 The Lou Lamoriello Effect Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson makes his long-awaited return to the show to discuss the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final. The topics include: 1:30 Marc-Andre Fleury's return to planet earth 5:40 The Capitals defensive structure in front of Holtby 9:45 Washington forwards counteracting the forecheck 21:55 The Capitals winning the secondary battles 29:15 Shea Theodore's notable Game 3 struggles 40:20 High leverage moments and the officiating Sponsoring today’s show is Indochino. They’re now hooking my listeners up with any premium suit in their catalogue for just $379 (including free shipping). To take advantage of this great offer, just visit their website and enter the promo code PDOwhen checking out. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help set the table for this year's Stanley Cup Final matchup. In this preview we discuss:  4:05 How the Capitals got to this point 16:20 Line matching, and going power vs. power  32:50 Dmitry Orlov, Capitals defensemen, and Vegas forecheck 44:20 Can Marc-Andre Fleury keep this up for one more series? 56:15 How the Golden Knights approach this summer Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Kawam of Orr Hockey Group joins the show to discuss his time with the New York Rangers (1:05), and where they go from here with their rebuild (8:36). We also discuss using analytics to show the more subtle value of players without big point totals (16:46), how a No Move Clause can be used as a bargaining tool (23:40), going for a bridge deal versus a long-term extension (27:05), the pros and cons of tracking data from a player perspective (34:30), and how the success of the Golden Knights will impact players getting buried on their team's depth chart in the future (41:00). Sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 1 of arguably one of the most anticipated crossover events in hockey podcasting history, Craig Custance joins the show to discuss covering the World Championships (1:23), the winners and losers of the Golden Knights playoff run (8:24), and whether their surprising success will have any longer term ramifications on the rest of the league (18:10). We also get into Capitals-Lightning (31:42), and look ahead to the most interesting teams to keep an eye on this summer (42:58). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the remarkable run of the Vegas Golden Knights, how they've managed to do it and what makes them so special, and a number of other assorted topics. They include:  0:30 The in-game experience in Vegas 18:30 How is the Golden Knights top line so effective? 26:30 Is Vegas' success a bad look for the league, and the GMs? 29:30 Marc-Andre Fleury's remarkable story 37:00 Braden Holtby's growing playoff resume  46:00 Tracking the puck and Andrei Vasilevskiy 55:00 Hockey broadcasts in 2018 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murat Ates joins the show to help deep dive the Jets vs. Predators series by highlighting the biggest takeaways from the first six games, and helping set the table for Game 7. Topics discussed include: 4:24 Takeaways and Trends from the first 6 games 11:05 Patrik Laine's goal scoring struggles 20:40 Goaltending and defensive structure by the Jets 28:30 Head to Head Matchups and Player Usage 36:20 Looking ahead to the keys for Game 7 47:00 The Playoff Format  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover.  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Press joins the show to help dig into Penguins vs. Capitals. Topics discussed include: 0:30 How Pittsburgh flipped the script in Game 4 10:00 How the two teams match up down the middle 17:30 The Good vs. Bad with Tom Wilson 29:30 Braden Holtby's odd year, and historic playoff success 36:30 Areas Barry Trotz's successor could improve in 41:00 John Carlson's looming free agency 50:00 Looking ahead to how the Capitals will look in the future Sponsoring today’s show is Indochino. They’re now hooking my listeners up with any premium suit in their catalogue for just $379 (including free shipping). To take advantage of this great offer, just visit their website and enter the promo code PDOwhen checking out. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Biech joins the show to discuss the results of the draft lottery, help preview this year's class of eligible prospects, and try to figure out what makes certain teams better at drafting and developing than others. 1:35 The top two picks 6:15 The next tier 14:15 Ottawa's big decision 18:20 Ways for the Blackhawks to squeeze value out of their pick 25:30 Under the radar prospects that could soar up the board 42:30 Red flag prospects that could wind up dropping 50:00 What makes certain teams better at drafting than others Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help dissect the first round playoff matchups in the Eastern Conference. We get into: 2:30 Leafs vs. Bruins 21:55 Lightning vs. Devils 35:40 Blue Jackets vs. Capitals 50:10 Penguins vs. Flyers Sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help preview the first round playoff matchups out West. In this episode we discuss: 3:55 The Pacific Division jumble 6:30 Ducks vs. Sharks 23:22 Golden Knights vs. Kings 42:38 Predators vs. Avalanche 55:10 Jets vs. Wild 1:05:20 Looking ahead to Round 2 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, most notably including: 1:00 Brad Marchand and supplemental discipline  13:45 Outside the box ideas to improve the product 19:20 Evaluating coaches, Doug Weight, and the Islanders 34:20 Peter Chiarelli, the Oilers, and the MVP discussion 44:10 The toll of rebuilding 52:00 The most lethal shots in the game 59:00 Claude Giroux Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the Sedins finally getting the outpouring of love they deserve now that they're walking away from the game, and where the Canucks go from here in filling the void they're leaving behind. We also get into the 2019 free agent class, players coming together to shift the power dynamic in the NHL, what William Karlsson's next contract looks like after his epic season, and whether Winnipeg can become a desirable destination for players to want to go play in. Plus all sorts of other random goodness.  Sponsoring today’s show is Indochino. They’re now hooking my listeners up with any premium suit in their catalogue for just $379 (including free shipping). To take advantage of this great offer, just visit their website and enter the promo code PDOwhen checking out. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, which includes: 2:20 The Steve Dangle Podcast 3:45 The Triumvirate at the Top of the Atlantic 10:15 The late season collapse by the Stars and Flames 22:00 Changes in pace and possession 31:00 Criteria for the Norris Trophy Race 39:00 How Evander Kane has changed the Pacific  45:45 Can the Blue Jackets get over the hump? 50:20 Are the Capitals for real? 58:30 Bubble Teams Due to Regress next season 1:03:30 The hole the Red Wings dug themselves 1:10:30 A speculative gamble on Josh Ho-Sang 1:13:00 Riverdale chatter Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today's show is eHarmony. Stop waiting and start your journey to a satisfying, meaningful relationship! Come see how eHarmony can change your life. Go to eHarmony dot com and get started. Right now my listeners can get a free month with when they sign up for a 3 month subscription! Enter my code PDO at checkout. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss the GM meetings, going down to Winnipeg to write a profile about Patrik Laine, and take stock of where things stand with her individual awards ballot.  1:00 The GM Meetings 5:30 Patrik Laine's personality  11:45 NHL Awards: Jack Adams, Calder, and Selke 27:30 NHL Awards Part 2: Norris, Vezina, and Hart Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, most notably including: 1:10 Most interesting Rasmus Dahlin landing spots 4:08 Why the Arizona Coyotes have had such a rough go of it 17:21 How the Florida Panthers turned their season around 33:31 Alex Ovechkin's ability to keep scoring goals 47:16 Profiling Zdeno Chara  Sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Also helping make today’s show possible is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the change of power in Carolina's front office, and where the Hurricanes go from here. We also get into some listeners questions. Topics include: 4:20 The change of direction in Carolina 10:30 The Hurricanes continued goaltending woes 22:38 What can the Hurricanes do to take the next step 32:32 How the success in Vegas will impact Seattle 47:06 Most Valuable vs. Most Outstanding Awards 55:21 Evgeni Malkin's prolific run 1:05:23 Ranking Ekman-Larsson against his peers 1:11:00 What do the Capitals do with John Carlson Sponsoring today's show is Indochino. They're now hooking my listeners up with any premium suit in their catalogue for just $379 (including free shipping). To take advantage of this great offer, just visit their website and enter the promo code PDO when checking out. Also helping make today’s show possible is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to take stock of where teams stand after the trade deadline. Topics discussed include:  2:45 Winnipeg Jets finally pushing their chips in 7:30 Vegas making a splash, just not the one we expected 9:20 The Lightning cementing themselves as the class of the East 16:55 What on god's green earth are the Canucks doing 35:30 Keeping Karlsson vs Trading him now 40:00 San Jose's gamble on Evander Kane  41:45 Teams who realistically can win the cup 50:00 Sloan Conference Takeaways Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to help preview Monday's trade deadline.  Topics discussed include:  2:10 An evolving approach to the trade deadline 9:12 The return the Senators got for Derick Brassard 13:39 What the rest of the league can learn from the Penguins 19:50 The complicated nature of an Erik Karlsson Trade 36:08 The Canucks and Erik Gudbranson's surprising extension 51:36 How Vegas' success will impact Seattle's expansion process 1:01:00 Under the radar storylines for Monday's deadline Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the New York Islanders, their solo mission to fix any goal scoring concerns the NHL may still have, and how the high level of uncertainty that looms large this summer has them rapidly approaching a crossroads.  0:30 Contextualizing the Islanders defensive woes 6:00 Looking ahead to the Trade Deadline 10:20 Tavares uncertainty and Barzal's emergence 22:15 'The Chiarelli Line' 27:15 Paying Josh Bailey and Anders Lee 35:50 Finding longer term solutions in net Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss what to watch for as we approach this year's trade deadline. Topics include: 4:40 Working sources, and the race to breaking a trade 13:06 The Dion Phan Marian Gabo Nick Shore trade 25:00 Pierre Dorion's extension, and the future of the Senators 36:50 Jim Benning's extension, and the future of the Canucks 48:25 The most interesting teams to keep an eye out for Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Wells joins the show to help deep dive the Tampa Bay Lightning, their impressive start to the season, and the Erik Karlsson trade rumours that have recently been gaining steam.  0:30 Everything going right in Tampa Bay 5:30 Kucherov and Stamkos feeding off of each other  9:45 Namestnikov as the 3rd wheel, and his next contract 13:30 Vasilevskiy as a front runner for the Vezina 18:00 Toughest competition in the East 22:00 Brayden Point's emergence 26:45 An Erik Karlsson trade, and his landing spots 46:15 Trade deadline optimism Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie O’Connor joins the show to help deep dive the never-ever-boring Philadelphia Flyers. 0:40 The rollercoaster ride this season 5:45 Case for trading vs. keeping Wayne Simmonds 11:45 The annual penalty kill woes 18:30 Giroux and Voracek’s return to form 27:40 Sean Couturier’s breakout campaign 35:30 The Provorov Eye Test 43:45 Handicapping the Metro Division Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss the recent struggles in Toronto, how much of the blame should lay at the feet of Mike Babcock and his tactical decisions, and what realistic expectations are for the Leafs moving forward. Plus we answer some mailbag questions by talking about the difficulty in evaluating players on bad teams, areas where we can squeeze hidden value out of moving forward, and the AHL as a developmental league.  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to dissect the All-Star Game rosters, and figure out who was deserving of their selection and who wasn't. 9:15 Metro Division 31:40 Atlantic Division 51:20 Pacific Division 1:05:40 Central Division Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the New York Rangers and how Alain Vigneault has misused Pavel Buchnevich (4:18), Henrik Lundqvist's return to form after a down season (19:45), the trend of poaching someone else's backup goalie to be your own starter (33:45), and potential solutions for the Islanders (47:15). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonatan Lindquist joins the show to discuss the Lias Andersson incident in the World Junior Championship final between Canada and Sweden (0:30), Rasmus Dahlin's NHL readiness and ideal landing spots (10:20), the Anaheim Ducks injury plagued season and window to win (21:12), and the perks of being a reporter in a non-traditional hockey market (42:35) Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss just how the Vegas Golden Knights have managed to exceed everyone's wildest expectations (2:35), whether their early success changes their plans for the immediate future (29:50), why it stinks that the NHL isn't going to the Olympics (44:12), and why the league needs an equivalent to the NFL's RedZone Channel (55:56).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arda Ocal joins the show to discuss the new look New Jersey Devils, how sustainable their surprising start to the season is, and ways to improve hockey broadcasts moving forward. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss the many different ways to go about rebuilding a team, future trades that make way too much sense not to happen, and a variety of other topics. Sponsoring today's show is FanDuel, the PDOcast’s one-stop shop for Daily Fantasy Hockey. They’ve set up a contest for listeners of the show to compete in, which will be running every Thursday evening. To join in on the fun, just go to fanduel.com/PDO and make sure to let them know that we sent you. Also sponsoring the show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best players in the league currently inhabiting the wing positions. Topics discussed include: 3:41 Honourable Mentions 10:49 Jaromir Jagr's last stand 17:26 Revisiting the Saad for Panarin swap 22:14 Separating David Pastrnak from his linemates 25:15 Potential Mike Hoffman landing spots 31:08 The pros and cons of Alex Ovechkin 37:30 Gaudreau, Forsberg, and elite puck skills 46:49 Max Pacioretty's bumpy path to 35 goals 54:22 Spreading out the wealth up front in Dallas 1:01:20 Blake Wheeler and the Jets Top 6 1:06:00 The Top 5 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring the show is FanDuel, the PDOcast’s one-stop shop for Daily Fantasy Hockey. They’ve set up a contest for listeners of the show to compete in, which will be running every Thursday evening. To join in on the fun, just go to fanduel.com/PDO and make sure to let them know that we sent you. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to help navigate the Eastern Conference, discussing topics such as: 2:25 The Bruins top-heavy construction 6:25 The Sabres losing ways 11:25 The Hurricanes as a preseason sleeper 15:50 The Blue Jackets splits 26:30 The Panthers dreadful offseason 34:20 Cory Schneider's bounceback and the Calder race 38:30 How Mat Barzal's emergence changes things 48:40 Erik Karlsson's looming free agency 52:30 The Flyers losing streak 57:30 The Penguins slow start 61:40 Tampa Bay's devastating top line 66:35 Is there an obvious trade for the Leafs to make? 71:55 Have the Capitals lost too much? Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring the show is FanDuel, the PDOcast’s one-stop shop for Daily Fantasy Hockey. They’ve set up a contest for listeners of the show to compete in, which will be running every Thursday evening. To join in on the fun, just go to fanduel.com/PDO and make sure to let them know that we sent you. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to bounce around the Western Conference, discussing topics such as: 3:20 The Flames top heavy construction 10:40 The Ducks injury woes 17:10 The Sharks offensive struggles 22:00 Where the Kings can keep this up 30:15 Whether the Golden Knights are for real 37:15 Rebuilds in Arizona and Vancouver 49:45 The Blues and Jets winning ways 58:45 The Stars change of pace under Hitchcock 1:01:00 The Blackhawks reliance on goaltending 1:04:00 Where the Wild go from here Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elliotte Friedman joins the show to discuss topics such as: 1:20 Why the Ducks traded for Adam Henrique 5:36 Why the Devils traded for Sami Vatanen 9:31 Dealing with criticism in the media 16:53 The likelihood of the Oilers making a panic trade 21:04 The importance of a reliable backup goaltender 25:39 The lack of bad blood in the regular season 32:37 Making use of player tracking data 36:26 The Penguins playing possum 41:30 Career paths, cultivating sources, and 31 Thoughts Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring the show is FanDuel, the PDOcast's one-stop shop for Daily Fantasy Hockey. They've set up a contest for listeners of the show to compete in, which will be running every Thursday evening. To join in on the fun, just go to fanduel.com/PDO and make sure to let them know that we sent you. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the intricacies of the defense position, and help rank the best players at the position. Topics include: 2:44 The tricky nature of evaluating defensive play 5:56 The sweet spot for workload 10:55 Individually analyzing partners 13:00 The next wave of young blueliners 20:15 Ekman-Larsson's difficult circumstances 22:51 Hampus Lindholm's shutdown prowess 35:52 The risk vs. reward of Roman Josi's style 38:48 Alex Pietrangelo's Norris Trophy hype 45:53 Brent Burns' shaky start to the year 51:03 How much does Duncan Keith have left? 56:35 The undisputed Top 4 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss where things have gone wrong in Edmonton this season (3:10), the potential for a reactionary Ryan Nugent-Hopkins trade (7:04), Peter Chiarelli's series of questionable offseason decisions (10:21), Todd McLellan's role in suboptimally using the pieces he's been given (14:52), the local media's propensity for blaming the team's best players (24:02), and if this season can be salvaged (29:33). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the best centers in the game, helping to eventually whittle down the list to the Top 10 players at the position. Things discussed include: 3:20 Weighting abilities in each of the 3 zones 7:09 Building your team around a Top Center vs. a Top Defenseman 11:18 Jack Eichel, Nathan MacKinnon, and others who fell just short 21:16 Can Mark Scheifele keep scoring all of the goals? 24:36 The one dimension Tyler Seguin is good at 29:08 Battle of The Playmakers: Ryan Getzlaf vs. Nicklas Backstrom 36:34 Steven Stamkos and Anze Kopitar returning to form 43:37 John Tavares' improved defensive play 49:20 Sasha Barkov's heavy lifting 53:17 Auston Matthews' ability to get open and generate chances 59:31 The differences between Crosby and McDavid Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the three-team trade that took over the hockey world this past weekend, and what the next dominos to fall will be. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire and Mike Kelly join the show live from Montreal to discuss a variety of different topics: 0:43 John Molson Sports Business Conference panel 6:13 Shot Quality, Shot Quantity, and the Canadiens 19:28 Are the Golden Knights actually good? 30:00 Vadim Shipachyov's 31 minutes and 46 seconds of fame 39:13 What's the appropriate level of panic for the Penguins? 47:47 Who are the legitimate contenders? Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss his new book, in which he got to spend time with an assortment of the league's best coaches, dissecting their most important individual games and picking their brains about how they got to where they are. Topics include: 9:55 Dan Bylsma 21:52 Mike Babcock 32:00 Bob Hartley 38:38 Todd McLellan 47:14 Mike Sullivan and John Tortorella 55:47 Joel Quenneville 1:01:20 Ken Hitchcock 1:04:57 Claude Julien Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek doesn't have a podcast of his own anymore, so we just let him host this one for a day. We discuss a medley of random topics. As you'd expect he shares stories and goes on about obscure draft prospects. It's always fun to hang out with our Cool Uncle. 2:20 Concussions, League Protocol, and Fighting 21:40 Favourite games this season 25:45 Most disappointing teams early on 36:35 Draft prospects to keep an eye on 43:00 Canada's Team 51:30 Hockey books we're reading Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins this milestone episode of the PDOcast to help rank the top 10 goalies in the league this season.  2:30 Methodology for the rankings 9:45 Honourable Mentions 22:00 Why John Gibson should be in the Top 10 28:15 Jake Allen's two seasons and Ben Bishop's concerns 35:30 Why Devan Dubnyk shouldn't be in the Top 10 39:50 Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Matt Murray 45:15 Freddie Andersen's consistency 52:25 Craig Anderson constantly being underrated 55:00 Corey Crawford's sneaky greatness 1:02:30 The Top 10 1:12:45 Who wins the Vezina this season? Sponsoring today's show is Harry's Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they'll send you a trial shave set free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss what's going on in Vegas, the impact Brandon Saad is having in his return to Chicago, the importance of a healthy Steven Stamkos, and hanging out with Jaromir Jagr.  3:25 Behind the scenes in Vegas 14:45 Concussions 17:00 Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews 25:30 Stamkos' recovery 30:55 Offseason Training 40:15 Profiling Jaromir Jagr 47:15 Enjoying the ride in Washington Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss early season observations, what's real and what's not, and which trends we should be keeping an eye on moving forward. 1:40 Kings making offensive changes 7:30 Senators outperforming underlying results 16:00 Canadiens strange forward deployment 23:35 Coyotes and Sabres not showing signs of improvement 38:40 The Flames defensive struggles 42:30 Worst case scenarios for the Oilers coming true 51:50 Changes to power play frequency and strategy Sponsoring today’s show is DraftKings, the leader in daily fantasy sports. To try your hand at it and play for free with your first deposit, just use the promo code PDO when you sign up. The podcast is now available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. If you’re a fan of the show and you’d like to take a second to leave a glowing rating and review for it, that’s cool too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to help put together the annual Watchability Rankings, where we stack every team in the NHL from 31 all the way down to 1 based on the entertainment value they figure to provide viewers with this season. As has been the case in years past, the following is a good synopsis of how we approached the task, and what it's ultimately trying to capture: “If you’re sitting down on a random Thursday night and there’s a plethora of games to choose from, which teams are you prioritizing seeing (all other things being equal, putting rooting allegiances aside)? Talent is obviously king, but style and likelihood of engaging in a back-and-forth, fast-paced affair are just as important. It's important to remember that sometimes being a very successful hockey team in terms of wins and losses and your place in these rankings can be inversely related.” Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Murphy joins the show to discuss the Canucks continued rebuild (1:20), their offseason shopping spree (6:11), and how to best handle the Sedins being in the final year of their respective deals (13:24). We also chat about Canucks teams from the past (22:43), trying to balance objective reporting with personal relationships behind the scenes (26:45), Marc Crawford and The West Coast Express (30:42), the 2011 run to the Cup Final (37:30), the best John Tortorella stories (43:44), and how to teach the TV audience about analytics in hockey (46:46). Sponsoring today’s show is DraftKings, the leader in daily fantasy sports. To try your hand at it and play for free with your first deposit, just use the promo code PDO when you sign up. The podcast is now available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. If you're a fan of the show and you'd like to take a second to leave a glowing rating and review for it, that's cool too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to help preview the upcoming season by using his projection model to outline what we can expect the league standings to look like by year's end.  5:08 The Metropolitan Divison 22:22 The Atlantic Division 38:01 The Pacific Division 51:54 The Central Division Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to help preview the upcoming season by investigating the biggest and most interesting stories around the league. Topics include: 2:02 Hurricanes and Jets living up to the hype 5:27 Metro vs. Central for divisional supremacy 8:23 Can the Penguins do the unthinkable by three-peating 13:39 The best bets to bounce back after a down year 18:45 How the Kings can dig out of their hole 24:17 Sneaky Watchability Rankings teams 29:31 Canadian team most likely to break Stanley Cup drought 36:01 This year's most talked about league-wide trend Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you could swoop in and take over the managerial duties of any NHL team of your choosing as currently constructed, which one would you prefer? How would you rank all 31 options available to you based on their desirability? These are questions Jonathan Willis joined the show to help answer.  5:40 Golden Knights 9:00 Red Wings 11:15 Canucks 15:30 Avalanche 22:30 Devils 27:00 Islanders and Bruins 33:00 Coyotes and Kings 40:30 Sharks and Panthers 47:00 Senators 51:50 Flames and Sabres 55:35 Rangers and Canadiens 1:02:00 The Top 15 1:06:00 Stars and Blackhawks 1:09:45 Wild and Blues 1:17:45 Jets and Blue Jackets 1:27:00 Flyers and Hurricanes 1:31:00 Capitals and Penguins 1:41:00 Ducks  1:45:20 Oilers 1:51:00 Predators 1:54:00 Leafs and Lightning Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to discuss who really drives the bus on Anaheim's second line (2:03), whether the Penguins should be concerned about their lack of depth down the middle (6:06), Detroit's handling of Andreas Athanasiou (13:30), trick with finding the right landing spot for college free agents (18:38), whether the NHL's supposed competitive balance is a good or bad thing (27:07), the relative value of goal scorers vs. playmakers (32:42), Colorado's timeline for their rebuild (47:26), and the league's most overrated and underrated players (53:29). If you’d like to get in on the fun or just have your voice heard in a future episode, feel free to send your questions in on either Twitter or via email and we’ll try to get to them the next time we do a mailbag show. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garret Hohl is back for Part 2 of this offseason series we've undertaken, in which we're redoing each entry draft of the past decade now that we have more information about how things will play out. This time, we go through the years 2011-2015. 2:15 2011 Draft 11:30 2012 Draft 24:00 2013 Draft 45:15 2014 Draft 57:30 2015 Draft If you’d like to get in on the fun or just have your voice heard in a future episode, feel free to send your questions in on either Twitter or via email and we’ll try to get to them the next time we do a mailbag show. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garret Hohl joins the show to help go back in time and redraft each of the entry drafts from the past decade. Armed with the benefit of hindsight, we start the journey by making our way through the years 2006-2010.  0:31 Ranking Methodology 6:16 2006 Draft 22:30 2007 Draft 36:30 2008 Draft 51:00 2009 Draft 1:00:07 2010 Draft If you’d like to get in on the fun or just have your voice heard in a future episode, feel free to send your questions in on either Twitter or via email and we’ll try to get to them the next time we do a mailbag show. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help answer your mailbag questions.  We discuss the Flyers timeline for winning and the sizeable gap in age and readiness between their forwards and defensemen (1:08), Matt Murray's legitimacy and how he stacks up against the other league's best goalies (12:07), which GMs are currently in the hot seat (16:40), how the 7 Canadian teams stack up against each other both in terms of this coming season and beyond (29:33), the main storylines we're keeping an eye on heading into 2017-18 (38:17), Nino Niederreiter vs. Mikael Granlund and whether the Wild can repeat their regular season success (44:31), what makes a good penalty killer and how much of it is dependant on the individual vs. the system (55:19), and which aging franchise players would be moved in an ideal world if teams were thinking with their heads instead of their hearts (1:01:41). If you'd like to get in on the fun for a future episode, feel free to send your questions in on either Twitter or via email and we'll try to get to them the next time we do a mailbag show. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garret Hohl joins the show to discuss the Winnipeg Jets sustained goaltending woes (1:30), the surprisingly slow pace they played at last season (8:45), whether they should load up their top line or spread the wealth (13:00), and their outlook for the 2017-18 season (25:40). Plus, a chat about the two notable recent analytics hirings and what goes into building a complementary research and development staff (35:45).  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help dip back into the mailbag. We discuss Oscar Klefbom's true value (2:31), which individual skills we should prioritize in defensemen (14:01), which rookies find themselves in the best spot to make a Calder Trophy bid (23:13), who our personal favourites are despite typically posting poor underlying numbers (29:30), which players could be next ones to break out like Viktor Arvidsson did this past season (38:46), which teams have been the best and worst at managing the cap over the years (48:02), and where the Boston Bruins go from here (1:00:15). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show for a mailbag episode in which we answer your Twitter questions. We discuss whether the Islanders should be looking to trade John Tavares (1:40), if this current version of the Blackhawks can get back to the top (12:00), how to fix the Detroit Red Wings (18:45), the pros and cons of offer sheets (33:00), which players the league should be marketing more aggressively (39:45), which teams didn't take full advantage of their offseason (58:30), and how the Olympics could affect fringe players this season (1:03:00).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Wells joins the show to help do a deep dive on the Tampa Bay Lightning. We dissect their medley of offseason moves (1:30), their organizational philosophy when it comes to developing prospects and handing out contracts (10:00), and whether they can return to contending form next season (35:00). Then we discuss why Jaromir Jagr is still available, how much he has left in the tank, and what the best landing spots for him are (49:00).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Bourne provides a peek behind the curtain by discussing his role with the Toronto Marlies coaching staff (2:44), what he looks for when watching tape and which player types he's drawn to (15:48), the AAAA player and why certain guys can't seem to take the next step (21:00), and which AHLers look poised for a breakout year (26:42). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the new look New York Rangers and whether they're now an improved team (1:09), Vegas' decision not to load up on goalies in the expansion draft (18:45), and this summer's free agent goalie carousel (25:30), before helping sift through the Twitter mailbag (39:45). Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to discuss the most notable free agent signings, and highlight the biggest winners and losers of the offseason. The list of topics covered include: a disappointing series of moves by the Capitals (5:28), the Carey Price mega contract and whether it was the right bet for the Canadiens to make (16:36), the Stars going for it now and worrying about the contracts they've given out later (24:34), the Leafs underwhelming pair of acquisitions (29:25), whether this is the year the Hurricanes finally live up to the hype (36:17), Jason Botterill's impressive first showing in Buffalo (43:14), what the Canucks endgame is (51:25), and whether the Sharks should start thinking more about the future (55:04).  Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss Connor McDavid's new contract and how much tougher it makes it to win when you're paying one player that much money (0:53), pushing your chips in and trying to go for it during his last cheap season (6:13), and what Leon Draisaitl is worth to the Oilers and why that makes him a prime offer sheet candidate (10:22). Then we preview this summer's free agent class by sifting through the available forwards, (26:01), defensemen (52:02), and goalies (1:08:42).  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss how last weekend's NHL entry draft unfolded, and share some stories from the green room. The topics include:  1:40 The Green Room 10:50 The hidden value of the Combine 22:10 Cale Makar, Miro Heiskanen, and drafting for need 26:50 Vegas' haul in the 1st Round 29:00 The safe pick vs. the high upside pick 32:25 Quality players falling into the laps of smart teams 42:30 The pros and cons of using comparables 45:30 Drafting defensive defensemen and goalies in Round 1 53:55 Kailer Yamamoto and personal stories 57:00 Looking ahead to the 2018 draft Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss the Blackhawks continued cap concerns and their puzzling sequence of moves (1:47), Artemi Panarin's true value and how he fits on the Blue Jackets (6:50), the Coyotes change of direction and attempt to drag itself out of the cellar (31:32), Ryan Reaves' inexplicable trade value (53:10), and the Flames pushing their chips in for Travis Hamonic (1:05:37). Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss the Jordan Eberle trade (2:19), the awards show and transparency in the voting process (12:57), George McPhee's approach in the expansion draft and the return Vegas came away from it with (20:01), and what type of rebuild we should expect to see from the Red Wings (38:03).  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garret Hohl and Ryan Biech join the show to unpack the NHL entry draft and all of the important discussion points surrounding it.  Topics include drafting for need vs. taking the best player available (1:46), why it's so difficult to properly evaluate young defensemen (7:16), the pros and cons of moving the age cut-off (14:05), personal preferences for certain developmental leagues (20:00), sneaky off-the-board picks vs. red flag players (39:30), and all of the layers to the debate about Kris Russell and his infamous microstats (48:45).  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Mirtle joins the show to help conduct a preliminary mock draft ahead of Wednesday night's highly anticipated expansion festivities. Rather than going through the picks in alphabetical order we instead lumped each of the 30 teams into a five separate categories based on what type of assets they're providing Vegas with: 5:06 Teams with side deals reportedly in place 18:31 Teams with no real appealing options available 26:29 Teams with the one obvious selection that stands alone 47:02 Teams with an established veteran vs. younger alternative 55:54 Teams with a number of different options to choose from Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the concerns about how Marc Bergevin has progressively decimated Montreal's depth on the blueline (1:06), the price paid for Jonathan Drouin and how he fits on the Canadiens (3:59), whether the writing is on the wall for Alex Galchenyuk to be shipped out of town (12:05), the bizarre Nathan Beaulieu trade with the Sabres (20:47), where the Montreal Canadiens go from here (37:22), and the Flames choosing Mike Smith as their starting goalie (43:18). Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss whether there's anything the rest of the league can glean from the Penguins (1:33), Crosby's ascension up the list of the game's all-time greats (6:47), everything that goes into the Conn Smythe voting process (12:46), the possibility of Ilya Kovalchuk making the trek back to North America (23:18), and what type of movement we could see ahead of the Expansion Draft (28:31).  Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the goaltending performances we've seen in this year's Stanley Cup Final, sort through the list of netminders that figure to be available this summer, and help fantasy book some trades for the Vegas Golden Knights.  The topics covered include: 0:55 Length of schedule, wear and tear, and quality of play 7:07 The Rinne Rollercoaster 18:50 Sticking with Matt Murray moving forward 23:11 Sorting through the veteran goalie options for Vegas 29:40 Jimmy Howard's return to form this season 33:30 Fantasy booking salary dump trades 51:51 The next wave of starting goalies Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to discuss how the Penguins haven't been able to deal with Nashville's forecheck, what adjustments they can make in the final legs of the series to change that, Roman Josi's unconventional playing style, and evaluating the contributions of the defense position. 1:22 Predators aggressive forechecking 6:03 Adjustments for Mike Sullivan 8:30 Last year's Penguins vs. this year's Penguins 13:56 Deployment of Nashville's defensemen 16:01 The Penguins Model 19:46 What You Create minus What You Give Up 26:05 The 4th Forward 32:46 Power play shot quality 36:13 The art of the offer sheet Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Watkins joins the show to discuss the changing landscape of NHL front offices, his and Carolyn Wilke's rankings of all 31 GMs, and the pros and cons of the NHL playoff system compared to that of the NBA. The topics covered include: 0:30 GM Rankings Methodology 7:10 Group Think Front Offices 13:26 Cautionary tale of the Lame Duck GM 19:30 Jim Benning and Being stuck in mediocrity 26:25 Ken Holland's flawed player evaluations 29:25 Chiarelli, Sweeney, and the Bruins Model 34:00 Garth Snow's wide range of outcomes 36:15 Shero, Rutherford, and divvying up credit 40:25 Doug Wilson's longevity 43:30 Marc Bergevin's window to win 51:05 David Poile and The Endowment Effect 55:45 NHL Playoffs vs. NBA Playoffs Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to dissect all of the important individual matchups in the Stanley Cup Final, including how the Predators will try to defend Pittsburgh's forwards, how the Penguins will try to break through Nashville's forecheck, and which team has the advantage between the pipes. 1:06 Matching up with Crosby and Malkin 4:11 Ryan Ellis' unique style 9:55 Ranking Nashville's top 4 defensemen 12:04 The Roman Josi dilemma 15:12 Mattias Ekholm's breakout 19:09 Sidney Crosby's power play dominance 25:08 Armchair GM'ing the Predators 31:31 Crosby's laundry list of minions 42:07 Pittsburgh's blueline vs. Nashville's forecheck 51:04 The goaltending matchup Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss how the Nashville Predators have captured the attention and imagination of the hockey world, how they were constructed and put together from the top down, and why they've been as successful as they have been. The topics covered include: 1:20 The atmosphere at Predators games 6:12 The fickle nature of Hockey Markets 9:31 David Poile's longevity and adaptability 18:46 The job of a coach behind the scenes 22:02 The frantic pace the Predators play at 25:33 Covering for all of the injuries up front 30:30 A frank discussion about PK Subban 36:49 Pekka Rinne's hot playoff run 43:09 Filip Forsberg and The Trade Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the effects the Ottawa Senators unique playing style has on fan interest, both Conference Finals matchups, and whether there's actually any merit to the idea of an Alex Ovechkin trade this summer. Apologies in advance for the inexplicable jazz music that's playing quietly in the background throughout the show. It wasn't intentionally done, unless you happen to enjoy it, in which case it totally was. The topics covered include: 2:40 The Senators game plan vs. Pittsburgh 4:20 Penguins adjustments from one game to the next 7:07 Mainstream media coming around on Erik Karlsson 12:03 Marc-Andre Fleury's renaissance 12:54 The Ben Bishop trade and signing 16:14 Johansen vs. Kesler matchup 20:06 Lindholm and Silfverberg's stardom 23:41 Nashville as a hockey market 27:36 Where do the Capitals go from here 31:38 Team-building approach in Vegas 35:02 Trading Cory Schneider this summer Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to help preview the upcoming Memorial Cup, highlight which prospects to keep an eye out for, and sort through this year’s draft class. The topics covered include: 7:35 The Definitive Memorial Cup Preview 16:10 The Saint John Sea Dogs 19:10 Ottawa’s incoming rookie crop 22:20 Cody Ceci’s cautionary tale 28:00 The best place to develop young players 31:00 Which prospects should NHL fans be watching? 39:00 Hischier vs. Patrick 43:45 The draft lottery 46:15 Coaching a losing team 52:45 Sleepers vs. Red Flag players 58:20 Evaluating young defensemen Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss how Todd McLellan's decision to finally split Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl up has raised Edmonton's ceiling, which specific matchups will decide this series, and whether the Ducks or the Oilers have more on the line in Game 7. The topics covered include: 1:16 The benefits of splitting McDavid and Draisaitl up 6:28 Young players improving their skating ability 10:39 Locking Leon Draisaitl up long-term 16:38 Fighting back against the Jordan Eberle slander 21:29 Goal scoring talent becoming undervalued 25:33 Ryan Getzlaf's ability to slow the game down 29:17 Oilers PP vs. Ducks PK 32:00 The faceoff discrepancy 35:28 Which team has more on the line in Game 7 37:32 How the Ducks approach the expansion draft Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Press joins the show to discuss how the Capitals have managed to claw back into their series and force a Game7 against the Penguins, the importance of game planning for your opponent and optimal lineup management come the postseason, and the ramifications the result of the upcoming do-or-die contest could have on what the Capitals look like moving forward. The topics covered include: 1:00 Washington's dominant Game 6 performance 3:24 Adapting stylistically to your opponent 7:54 How this postseason differs from past ones 10:03 The impact of coaching in the playoffs 14:49 Barry Trotz's adjustments 18:19 Splitting up Ovechkin and Backstrom 23:19 Andre Burakovsky entering the spotlight 26:08 The window to win with this particular team 30:17 The emotional rollercoaster of a Game 7 Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill West joins the show to discuss how the Capitals and Penguins have matched up through three games, whether there's merit to Mike Sullivan's insistence on the importance of scoring chances, and how the postseason will influence future roster decisions in Pittsburgh. The topics covered include: 1:29 The Crosby injury 7:15 Freeing Malkin up for easier matchups 13:41 The unpredictability of a short playoff series 17:15 The Great Scoring Chance Debate 21:09 Differences between this year and last year 24:31 Linemate chemistry and different playing styles 29:39 The Marc-Andre Fleury redemption tour 32:48 Buying or selling Justin Schultz Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to help look ahead to each individual second round playoff matchup. The topics covered include: 2:13 Blues vs. Predators 17:33 Ducks vs. Oilers 34:57 Capitals vs. Penguins 47:06 Senators vs. Rangers Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Yerdon joins the show to discuss where it all went wrong for Tim Murray in Buffalo, whether it made sense for the Sabres to clean house in the manner which they did, and where they go from here as an organization now. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to help dissect everything we've seen from the opening round of the playoffs thus far. The topics covered include: 4:30 Capitals vs. Leafs 17:45 Wild vs. Blues 26:20 Flames vs. Ducks 40:00 Senators vs. Bruins 48:50 Blackhawks vs. Predators 54:45 Rangers vs. Canadiens 58:20 Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help preview the Western Conference portion of the opening round of the 2017 post-season. 1:15 Los Angeles Kings cleaning house 7:30 Oilers vs. Sharks 19:20 Blackhawks vs. Predators 29:45 Wild vs. Blues 37:05 Ducks vs. Flames Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help preview the Eastern Conference portion of the opening round of the 2017 postseason. 4:15 Canadiens vs. Rangers 15:30 Carey Price vs. Henrik Lundqvist 23:00 Capitals vs. Leafs 31:00 Is this the best version of the Capitals to-date? 37:00 Senators vs. Bruins 47:00 Penguins vs. Blue Jackets Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to do a deep dive on the New York Rangers, and look ahead to the most intriguing head-to-head matchups between the pipes in the opening round of the postseason. 3:30 Playing a run-and-gun style 12:10 A Rangers vs. Canadiens 1st round series 19:40 The perfect fit between Kreider and Zuccarello 25:50 Free Brady Skjei 35:50 Shattenkirk on the Rangers 39:20 Goalie matchups in the playoffs Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss a variety of topics: 2:20 The Olympics standoff 13:00 Rebuilding the Detroit Red Wings 22:00 The league's least desirable destinations 26:00 Top Free Agents 29:30 Letang's Injury Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, which include: 2:00 The trickiest teams to project this season 4:50 Being in on the Blue Jackets early on 6:30 The Senators defying the odds 9:30 The search for certainty and strong takes 13:30 Catch-all statistics like WAR 20:00 Challenging pre-existing opinions and beliefs 21:54 The Viktor Arvidsson Fan Club 24:30 The difficulties in evaluating depth defensemen 27:00 The shrinking margin for error for most teams 30:42 The next things we'll all be focusing on 33:09 How to fix the Los Angeles Kings 36:36 Game Score revelations Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss what he's watching for in the final two weeks of the season, fantasy book potentially intriguing first round playoff matchups, and float out some abstract ideas to change the game in the coming years. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered here: 1:45 Jockeying for position 6:45 The downfall of the Kings 11:30 Potential wheeling and dealing in Vegas 16:50 Pacific Division storylines 21:30 Western Conference Matchups 29:00 The Blackhawks sustained run of excellence 35:30 Nikita Kucherov as an MVP candidate 41:30 The Metro Division race 48:00 Positionless hockey 50:00 Developing in Europe Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the voting process, the pros and cons of full transparency, and the favourites for all of the major individual awards themselves. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered here: 3:00 Voting transparency 6:45 The Selke 9:30 Wingers getting consideration for the Selke 15:45 The Jack Adams 19:15 The Norris 25:20 The Calder 31:30 The Vezina 34:30 The Hart Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Halford joins the show to help conduct an autopsy on the Vancouver Canucks, mull over the future for the Sedins, and reflect on how much the industry has changed since his initial foray into it. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 Jim Benning's redemption 9:05 Meddling Ownership 14:25 Stomaching a rebuild 23:30 The legacy of the Sedins 35:15 Doubling down on Erik Gudbranson 43:00 Loui Eriksson's season from hell 47:30 Getting into the industry Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help break down the playoff races, the potential postseason matchups, and distinguish between the bubble teams and the legitimate contenders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:45 Late Season Malaise 7:00 Western Conference Bubble Teams 16:10 Eastern Conference Bubble Teams 28:15 Full List of Legit Cup Contenders 32:00 The Flames winning streak 37:00 Playoff Matchups 39:45 Should we be concerned about the Capitals? 41:50 Recalibrating expectations 47:25 The Western Conference's Top Tier Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Vancouver Hockey Analytics Conference in town this weekend, Micah Blake McCurdy, Jack Han, Mike Pfeil, and Chris Watkins stop by for a mega-show to discuss their respective presentations and various other miscellaneous topics. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Can Corsi Be Coached? 3:00 Quantifying Effects of Linemates 4:15 Puck-moving vs. Puck-carrying 7:30 Penalty Killer Prototype 11:15 Defining 'Hockey Sense' 12:45 Radical Deployment 14:00 Score Effects 18:00 Expected Goals 23:00 Fixing the End of the Regular Season 25:30 Playoff Seeding 29:30 The Entertainment Business 37:45 Three-Point Line Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss all things New York Islanders - including the midseason turnaround following the coaching change, the elephant in the room with John Tavares' looming free agency, and how Garth Snow fumbled the JF Berube situation. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 6:30 The mid-season Coaching Chance 9:40 John Tavares' Supporting Cast 14:45 John Tavares' Next Contract 19:55 Garth Snow and a JF Berube Deep Dive 28:00 The Josh Ho-Sang Faux Controversy 33:00 Being Critical vs. Maintaining Relationships as a Beat Reporter Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Dellow joins the show to discuss his time working with Dallas Eakins and the Edmonton Oilers, the adjustments we can make to improve the NHL product, and the main takeaways from this year's Sloan Analytics Conference. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:25 Dellow's Time in Edmonton 7:45 Getting Info Through to Coaches and Management 13:30 Position names and Soccer 16:30 Special Teams Adjustments 21:00 Analyzing Hockey vs. Soccer & Basketball 25:00 The Blue Jackets Power Play 26:45 Rule Changes GMs should be discussing 37:45 What we learned from the Sloan Conference Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Cane joins the show to help sort out the winners and losers coming out of the trade deadline, and preview his talk at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:46 Washington Capitals 'going for it' 7:05 The Free Agency Dilemma 12:00 Trying to figure out Marc Bergevin 17:46 Jim Benning shocking the world 23:23 Sharks being rewarded for patience 28:48 Don't mess with Steve Yzerman 32:25 The Ducks sitting tight 36:24 Everybody Hates P.A. Parenteau 39:38 The Passing Project Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah Blake McCurdy answers the bat signal for an emergency podcast to help break down what the Kevin Shattenkirk means for all parties involved, why every team needs a VP of Common Sense, and how we should evaluate decision-making. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 The Shattenkirk trade from the Blues perspective 4:52 .. and from the eyes of the Capitals 7:19 Kevin Shattenkirk's contributions as a player 10:15 Is this the best version of the Washington Capitals? 16:20 What were the motives for the Senators? 22:17 The VP of Common Sense 26:20 Jim Benning just made a smart move 30:00 The right time to evaluate a trade 35:40 Something for the Leafs fans out there Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help process the trades we've already seen, the trades we could see, and the trades we'd like to see. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:53 The Patrick Eaves trade 7:33 The Ben Bishop trade 14:10 The Martin Hanzal trade 19:52 Hypothetical Trades we'd like to see 37:09 A rant about the current playoff structure Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the trade deadline from an insider's perspective, how news-breaking works in 2017, and the Kevin Shattenkirk trade market. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:25 The process of breaking news 6:30 Being an insider in the Social Media Era 14:00 "Sources Say" 20:30 Striking early vs. waiting until the last minute 27:30 Jim Benning sitting tight last year 30:00 The Kevin Shattenkirk Trade Market 38:00 How a weaker draft could affect the deadline 40:50 Trades Vegas can make Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garret Hohl joins the show to discuss Patrik Laine and whether he'll annually break our expected goals calculations, whether Paul Maurice is the right coach for the Jets and why they're playing so slowly, and what we can learn from Evander Kane's career arc. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 Patrick Laine's rookie season 3:10 Laine's Sky High Shooting % 7:40 Matthews vs. Laine in Shot Differential 10:00 Evaluating Coaching 17:00 Pace of 5v5 Play 22:25 Dustin Byfuglien's Usage 25:10 Jacob Trouba's Breakout 26:45 Goaltending Woes 29:10 Mathieu Perreault as Trade Bait 34:40 What we can learn from Evander Kane 43:10 Hockey Analytics Conference Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Mirtle joins the show to discuss the historical greatness of this year's top rookies, whether the Leafs can afford to continue playing such a high-octane style with their current personnel, and his interactions with The Most Interesting Man in the Hockey World. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:25 How the coach sees it vs. How everyone else sees it 3:15 Dealing with Mike Babcock 5:10 The historical context of the Calder Trophy race 10:44 Freddie Andersen vs. the defense in front of him 15:11 Matthews vs. Marner vs. Nylander 20:09 Putting the $15M in cap space to good use 23:40 The need for a top defenseman 26:46 Expectations for the trade deadline 28:50 The Anaheim Ducks as a powder keg for trades 33:15 1-on-1 with Lou Lamoriello Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carolyn Wilke joins the show to help try and unpack why the Dallas Stars have arguably been the most disappointing team in the league this season, and where they go from here. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:45 Using the bye week to reevaluate 5:30 How much is Lindy Ruff to blame? 11:00 Klingberg and his Defense Partners 14:00 Goaltending & Special Teams 17:30 Jamie Benn's declining numbers 22:00 Radek Faksa Fan Club 24:30 Selling at the Deadline 28:30 Patrick Eaves (and his beard) as a trade piece 33:45 Razor Reaugh's Motivational Speeches 35:45 Cap Management and Paying the Players Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Hrudey joins the show to discuss how much the goaltending position has changed since he played it, the changes he needed to make along the way to stay in the league for a long time, and whether he wishes he came around during a different era. 1:20 Change in height requirement for goalies 7:15 Needing to adapt to have longevity in the league 15:15 Trials and tribulations of being a goalie in the 80s 19:30 Dominik Hasek's case for being the best ever 23:00 Doing video work to analyze goalie play 26:00 On goalies impacting shot attempts 29:05 Favourite current Goalie to watch 34:30 Jump from playing in the NHL to media work Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uncle Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss the changing coaching landscape around the league, sneaky ways players are cheating the system, and how we can improve the presentation of hockey broadcasts moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:20 Coaching changes around the League 17:00 Cheating: Passive Interference and Faceoffs 30:00 Changing Hockey Broadcasts for the better 39:30 Bye Week: Pass or Fail? 40:45 The Looming Expansion Draft's effects 44:30 Kelly Hrudey's leap into the media game Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help discuss Connor McDavid's greatness, whether there's enough behind him to win now, and why some historical comparables make Milan Lucic's struggles this year even more troublesome. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 What makes Connor McDavid so special? 9:30 Is there enough behind McDavid when he's not on the ice? 19:00 Going for it while your stars are still on ELCs 24:20 Milan Lucic's season from hell 34:10 Are they riding Cam Talbot into the ground? 42:30 Potential upgrades on the blueline 50:00 A few wrinkles that could affect the Trade Deadline Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Coller joins the show to discuss why the Wild have thrived under Bruce Boudreau this season, and whether they're capable of not only sustaining their play thus far but hitting another gear during the stretch run. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 The Sports Scene in Minnesota 3:00 Coaches getting an unfair shake 11:15 The obsession with faceoffs 16:00 Eric Staal's revitalization 19:15 The postseason chess match 25:45 Going for it at the trade deadline 35:00 Ryan Suter's true value 39:20 Shot Attempts vs. Scoring Chances Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the downtick in league-wide goaltending this season, the especially uncharacteristic individual performances, and how to fix the NHL's back-up goalie problem. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:35 Weird Individual Goalie Performances 9:05 Average Shot Distance 17:25 The Wonky Schedule 21:20 Ben Bishop, Steve Mason, and Brian Elliott 28:00 Carter Hutton, Curtis McElhenney & "The Proven Back-Up" 43:30 The Juuse Saros Blueprint 49:45 The Problems with Results-Based Analysis Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help 'adopt' the Montreal Canadiens, and answer the ultimate question of whether or not they're better equipped for success in the postseason than in year's past now that they're less reliant on Carey Price's brilliance. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: f1:45 How bad goaltending did Ken Hitchcock in 9:10 Carey Price's uncharacteristic struggles 13:00 Alex Radulov's puck possession dominance 18:30 Marc Bergevin's savvy minor moves 21:04 Shot metrics vs. Goal metrics on the Power Play 26:10 Has Shea Weber been what you were expecting? 32:00 Possible trade deadline maneuvering Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss what went wrong this season in St.Louis and whether the Blues were justified in their firing of Ken Hitchcock, why the Maple Leafs look like a team that could skip a few steps in their climb to the top, and what to expect from this year's trade deadline. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:51 Should the Maple Leafs try to win now? 10:20 What went wrong in St.Louis under Ken Hitchcock? 21:00 The Kevin Shattenkirk trade market 25:00 How will the expansion draft and upcoming draft class affect deals? 34:40 The Top 100 List Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Wells joins the show to to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning. What's gone wrong for them this season, are there deeper-rooted issues to worry about or is this season a one-off, and what will they look like in years to come? Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:05 Are the Lightning the league's most disappointing team? 9:30 Issue #1: Suspect Goaltending 12:50 Issue #2: Blueline Personnel Evaluation 24:15 Issue #3: The Front Office vs. The Coaching Staff 30:05 Approaching the trade deadline 39:05 Can they get back on top in 2017? Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie O'Connor joins the show to discuss the sports scene in Philadelphia these days, the uneven path the Flyers have taken to getting where they are this year, and their outlook for the season moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:05 Sam Hinkie's Legacy 6:10 The path to a Wild Card spot 9:00 Possession vs Scoring chances 13:15 Steve Mason's Struggles 17:45 Dave Hakstol: Pass or Fail? 25:05 Radko Gudas is Actually Good 32:10 Gostibehere's apparent sophomore struggles 35:55 Spreading the wealth vs. loading up lines Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kent Wilson joins the show to help adopt the Calgary Flames, who appear to be some combination of fun, interesting, and legitimately good for really the first time in recent memory. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:40 Recent Flames History 6:50 An Apology to Mikael Backlund 11:30 Monahan with and without Gaudreau 20:50 Appreciating Dougie Hamilton 23:30 Should the Flames be buyers at the deadline? 29:30 Brian Elliott vs. Chad Johnson 32:05 Nailing the small decisions Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Press joins the show to discuss the elephant in the room that makes it difficult to fully enjoy regular season success as a fan of the Washington Capitals, how this year's team differs from past incarnations, and what the future holds for the organization. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:45 The Winning Streak 8:40 The job Brian MacLellan has done 14:45 Trade Deadline Needs 19:05 Optimal Line Configurations 23:00 John Carlson's skills vs. results 28:00 Looming Expansion Draft 32:30 Nate Schmidt Fan Club Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to help pick this year's All-Stars. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 Should we care about the event? 6:30 Atlantic Division All-Stars 24:20 Metro Division All-Stars 33:30 Central Division All-Stars 48:00 Pacific Division All-Stars Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Han joins the show to discuss how the conventional forechecks team use have changed over time, and how the breakout schemes to combat them have adapted in turn. We also discuss the concepts of 'total hockey', how a coach can tinker with pace depending on the players available, and what to look for when breaking down film. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 How different forechecks have changed the transition game 8:40 Gabriel Landeskog's stunted development 14:08 Putting players in positions to succeed 17:30 Playing slow vs. fast 25:00 What's the next area for us to focus on? Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help construct a preliminary power rankings list, counting down the teams from 30 to 1. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:20 Thomas Drance being hired by the Panthers 2:45 The Cellar-Dwellers 7:45 Spots 28 to 24 21:00 Rounding out the bottom third 25:00 The Edmonton Oilers 28:00 Season's biggest disappointments 30:30 The murky middle tier 44:45 How do the Los Angeles Kings keep doing this? 46:45 Are the Blackhawks due for steep regression? 48:50 Montreal Canadiens improved play 52:15 The Goddamn Metro Division Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prashanth Iyer joins the show to discuss the downward spiral of the Detroit Red Wings, Ken Holland's archaic ways, and whether Jeff Blashill is doing everything he can with the players he's been given. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Pavel Datsyuk's absensce 6:30 Ken Holland's team-building philosophy 10:00 Loyalty and culture 13:00 Jeff Blashill's system and the cards he's been dealt 16:40 Steve Ott's usage 21:30 Anthony Mantha's emergence 27:30 Dylan Larkin's 'sophomore slump' Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to help hand out some midseason awards. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:50 Most Disappointing Teams 6:00 Most Surprising Teams 10:50 Jack Adams Trophy 12:30 Lady Byng Trophy 14:20 Selke Trophy 19:40 Calder Trophy 25:40 Norris Trophy 32:15 Vezina Trophy 38:18 Hart Trophy Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to discuss the race for the 1st overall pick, how Darryl Sutter and the Kings have managed to keep chugging along, and help pen a Christmas Wish List. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 The Race to the Bottom 4:15 How the Avalanche dig out of their hole 10:15 Darryl Sutter's defensive system 17:25 Tampa Bay Lightning's struggles 23:00 Quality of Competition vs. Teammates 27:30 Christmas Wish List Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to help preview the upcoming World Junior Championship tournament. Topics include: how this particular one stacks up against ones from past years from an exciting and pedigree level, whether Team Canada brought all of the right players, and which prospects you should be keeping a close eye on. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 Prospects, prospects, prospects 16:40 This year vs. Last year 25:00 Nolan Patrick's absence 29:30 Pierre-Luc Dubois' slow start 32:45 USA's stacked forward group Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss what it was like to cover Alex Ovechkin on a daily basis, making the jump from being a beat writer to a league-wide features writer, and how we can ask better questions without relying on worn out buzzwords. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Covering Alex Ovechkin 10:24 Working the Daily Beat 16:30 Change in approach writing features for SI 19:30 Face to Face interviews vs. over the phone 26:00 Avoiding analytics buzzwords Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss the staggering differences between Edmonton's numbers when Connor McDavid is on the ice vs. on the bench, why Kris Russell is generating so much discussion and angst amongst people, and whether Peter Chiarelli is purchasing too much snake oil. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Connor McDavid vs. Sidney Crosby 10:45 Descriptive stats vs. Predictive stats 22:20 False Parity 24:15 Misrepresentation of microstats 35:40 David Poile, Jim Benning, and Peter Chiarelli Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J.R. Lind joins the show to discuss how the Predators have managed to snap out of their early season funk, how David Poile's team-building philosophy dramatically changed on the fly, and how PK Subban represents the type of star that the franchise has never really had before. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the legitimacy of Devan Dubnyk's early success, why no team seems willing to give Andrew Hammond another chance, and how Vegas should approach accumulating goaltending talent this summer. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Who's the real Devan Dubnyk? 12:45 Is Jimmy Howard back? 19:00 Jhonas Enroth and what teams look for in back-ups 25:40 Andrew Hammond not getting a fair shake 33:30 The silly concept of timely saves 43:00 Pekka Rinne vs. Juuse Saros 51:30 Building Vegas' goaltending unit Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to provide some sage advice about being on TV and help amend our preseason watchability rankings.. Plus, a deep dive on all things Florida Panthers. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 What's going on in Florida? 24:00 Challenges of being on TV 35:05 Are the Blue Jackets for real? 46:00 Devils being surprisingly entertaining 49:45 Dallas Stars struggles 54:30 Bruins top line 57:10 Early season goalie standouts Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Mirtle joins the show to discuss who's pulling the strings for the Leafs behind the scenes, why Roman Polak is still in our lives, and the importance of squeezing the most out of every single roster spot. We also talk about how fair it is to expect our readers to have a certain baseline understanding of the subject matter, and his new gig at The Athletic. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 How much are readers expected to already know by now? 4:45 The Florida Panthers are now a team run by "computer boys" 8:01 Who's making the personnel decisions for the Leafs? 13:27 Why are Roman Polak and Matt Hunwick still a thing? 16:21 Mike Babcock's blindspots as a coach 20:30 Optimizing every single spot in the lineup 23:00 Dougie Hamilton's name in trade rumours 27:40 Mirtle's exciting new career news Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the newly minted list of expansion draft exempt players, how it affects the decision-making process for various teams between now and the trade deadline, and certain notable names to keep an eye on. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 5:00 Expansion Draft Rules 11:30 How can the Ducks keep all of their defensemen? 16:00 Are the Blue Jackets goalies in play? 18:45 What do the Wild do with Jonas Brodin? 22:00 Which young forward are the Rangers willing to part with? 25:40 Can Vegas double dip with the Lightning? 31:40 What do the Penguins do with Marc-Andre Fleury? 34:00 Will the Red Wings stay loyal? Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bret Hedican joins the show to discuss how much the game and the demands of the defense position have changed since he came into the league. Plus, how the San Jose Sharks went about constructing their blueline, what it's like watching Brent Burns on a nightly basis, and some other quick-hitting topics about his time playing in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Difficulty evaluating defensemen 7:15 How the San Jose Sharks built their blueline 11:30 Brent Burns as a force of nature 14:40 The chicken vs. egg of winning and chemistry 19:15 Staying Power of Coaches in Modern NHL 22:15 Is Patrick Marleau a hall-of-famer? 24:20 Favourite defenseman to watch Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to discuss how well early-season numbers translate towards the rest of the season, the biggest surprises thus far, and where we most noticeably went right vs. wrong with our projections before the year. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 What early-season stats can tell us 2:45 New York Islanders struggles 8:50 How long can the Rangers keep scoring this often? 11:45 Bruins surprising depth 15:00 Flyers inability to get a save 18:30 Ottawa Senators under Guy Boucher 26:30 More concerned: Predators or Stars? 31:10 Winnipeg's young offensive talent Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss what the New York Islanders need to do to make sure they keep John Tavares, playing through early season shooting percentage fluctuations, and what he looks for when tuning in to a game. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 Deep dive on the New York Islanders struggles 10:35 Why do teams keep passing on P.A. Parenteau types? 14:27 Is the East better than the West right now? 17:10 Buying into teams exceeding preseason expectations 22:01 Young players having no leverage 27:45 Playing through a hot or cold streak 31:40 What to watch for when watching a game This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill West joins the show to discuss how Sidney Crosby is still holding onto his claim as the league's best player, how the Rangers are trying to emulate the Penguins style, and what it's been like covering Mike Sullivan. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Sidney Crosby is still the best 10:45 The difficult Metro Division 16:00 Creating a high number of scoring chances 21:00 Mike Sullivan's emergence from Tortorella's shadow 25:30 The battle for the crease This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help rank the Top 10 General Managers and the Top 10 Head Coaches. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 Honourable Mentions 6:00 Bob Murray's rough summer 10:00 Building the Washington Capitals 13:30 Young GMs rising 18:15 Jim Nill's trading record 20:30 David Poile's makeover 22:15 The cream of the crop 25:30 Coaches Intro/Honourable Mentions 30:00 Young coaches 32:00 Ken Hitchcock's longevity 35:45 Alain Vigneault's pet projects 40:30 Peter Laviolette's omission 45:15 Carlyle vs. Tortorella This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to help rank the best puck-stoppers in the game. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:45 Methodology for the rankings 8:30 Win Threshold Percentage and Loss Threshold % 18:30 Andrei Vasilevskiy's rising star 20:15 Roberto Luongo is still good 27:45 Braden Holtby vs. Tuukka Rask 30:30 Jonathan Quick? 38:30 Brian Elliott's sneaky efficiency 40:45 Another Steve Mason diatribe 43:00 The Top 3 This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show for an early season edition of the Legit-O-Meter and Panic Meter, in which we try to figure out how sustainable the surprises thus far are moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 The spike in scoring 6:00 The Rangers rolling 4 skilled lines 10:00 How legit are the Oilers? 15:00 How worried should we be about Freddie Anderson? 22:30 The ghosts of Pavelec and Cam Ward 27:30 The California Teams This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to continue our Top 10 series, this time focusing in on the best defencemen in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:43 Honourable mentions 5:02 Shea Weber's omission 7:45 Anaheim starting the year without Lindholm 11:30 Washington's best defenceman 13:00 John Klingberg personifies the Dallas Stars 16:00 OEL being overlooked down in Arizona 18:20 The overwhelming force that is Brent Burns 22:18 Why don't people take Shattenkirk seriously? 24:35 The hate has gone too far on Drew Doughty 28:30 Kris Letang does everything for the Penguins 31:30 The Top 4 This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire makes his return to the show to help rank the top 10 left wingers and top 10 right wingers in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 Matt Duchene and Jaromir Jagr 4:00 Brendan Gallagher 7:00 Mark Stone, Tyler Toffoli and Jakub Voracek 11:45 Nikita Kucherov 17:30 Blake Wheeler and Joe Pavelski 20:45 The top tier of Right Wingers 25:00 Freshbooks read 26:00 Left Wingers introduction 30:45 Jaden Schwartz 31:45 Brad Marchand Johnny Gaudreau 35:00 Mike Hoffman 37:30 Max Pacioretty and Tomas Tatar 42:45 Filip Forsberg and Taylor Hall 47:30 Alex Ovechkin 52:00 Jamie Benn This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help construct a list of the top 10 players currently playing the center position in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:30 Number 10 6:30 Number 9 8:30 Number 8 10:30 Number 7 and Number 6 17:30 Numbers 5, 4, and 3 23:30 Number 2 30:00 Number 1 32:30 Honourable Mentions This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to help count down this season's most watchable teams from 30 to 1. Much like last season, the premise is as follows: "If you’re sitting down on a random Thursday night and there’s a ton of hockey on to choose from, which teams are you prioritizing seeing (all other things being equal, and rooting allegiances aside)? Talent is obviously king, but style and likelihood of engaging in a back-and-forth, fast-paced affair is just as important. Remember: sometimes being a very successful hockey team in terms of wins and losses and your place in these rankings can be inversely related." Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:45 Cellar-dwelling Vancouver Canucks 9:00 Flawed upstarts 12:30 Teams lacking puck-movers 18:30 John Tavares Appreciation 26:00 The Ducks under Carlyle 40:00 Downfall of the Chicago Hawks 45:00 Minnesota's chess pieces 54:45 Marek's love for the Hurricanes 67:00 New Look Colorado Avalanche 70:00 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 75:00 High flying Jets 78:30 Eastern Conference Cream of the Crop 82:30 #1 Most Watchable Team This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Pizzola joins the show to help break down the Over/Under season-long point totals for all 30 teams this coming season. From a betting perspective which teams provide the best opportunity for value, and which ones should you stay away from? Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 The Randy Carlyle Effect 5:00 Alberta Teams 7:00 One more year of losing for Arizona? 10:00 Early season parity 14:00 Carolina Hurricanes done in by goaltending 16:30 The cream of the crop 19:45 Western Conference supremacy 22:45 How much better will the Leafs be? 27:30 Noteworthy highs or lows This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to help preview the upcoming season, and predict how the standings will wind up shaking out using his new model. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Predictive Models 7:30 Coaching influence on predictions 18:30 How much better can the Avalanche get? 26:30 California Teams vs. The Oilers 28:20 Can the Predators take the West? 30:45 Signs of decline for the Blackhawks 32:15 Rangers & Canadiens being reliant on goaltending This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey Sznajder joins the show to discuss tracking the 2016 postseason, which microstats are most important and how they should be incorporated into evaluations, and what all of it says about various individual defensemen across the league. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:40 Jogging memories of the 2016 postseason 10:20 Primary Shot Contribution Percentage 13:50 Jon Cooper's deployment of defensemen 19:15 The Kris Russell conundrum 31:45 Defending zone entries against This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garret Hohl joins the show to discuss a wide array of Winnipeg Jets-centric topics including Jacob Trouba's trade demands, Ondrej Pavelec once again figuring to be the downfall of the team, and what we can reasonably expect from Patrik Laine in his first season. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:38 Jacob Trouba's performance to-date 5:20 The problem with evaluations using box car stats 10:10 Logical trading partners for the Jets 14:00 Winnipeg's bizarre infatuation with Ondrej Pavelec 21:30 The Patrik Laine hype train 27:05 Optimizing your bottom-6 forward group 29:45 Tracking stats in the AHL This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Peters joins the show to discuss who's to blame for Team USA crashing and burning in the World Cup of Hockey, and what's behind Team Europe's improbable run to the final. Here's a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:11 World Cup of Hockey surprisingly entertaining 5:28 Who's to blame for Team USA's failure 7:00 The infatuation with '96 9:48 Roster construction in a short tournament 12:20 Dean Lombardi empowering John Tortorella 16:00 Is Tortorella in 'The Tyson Zone'? 22:10 Team Europe's improbable run 25:50 Anze Kopitar getting his due This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss The Patrick Roy Era following his decision to step down from his job with the Colorado Avalanche, the organization's surprisingly shrewd summer, and where they go from here. We also look into the perpetual blame game taking place in Edmonton, and chat about Jimmy Vesey's options. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:08 Patrick Roy's last stand 2:59 Colorado's smart moves this summer 7:38 Roy's outdated tactics as a coach 15:40 Who will the Avalanche hire next? 21:11 A quick rundown of Edmonton's offseason 22:20 The Taylor Hall smear campaign 32:38 Jimmy Vesey's rights as a college free agent Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss how the media can continue to tell more interesting stories using numbers on every medium, but particularly the last great frontier: television. We also chat about the right vs. wrong way to go about assembling an analytics staff in your front office, and which direction Las Vegas will go in with its draft picks come expansion time. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 The news cycle grinding to a screeching halt 4:00 How to seamlessly incorporate numbers into your work 7:20 Improving television broadcasts 13:20 Building a cohesive and well-rounded front office 26:00 The expansion draft strategy for Las Vegas Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante and Patrick Kearns join the show to discuss the imbalance the New York Rangers face between their personnel and their desired strategy, whether Alain Vigneault is underrated or overrated, and the heavy demands being placed on Henrik Lundqvist's shoulders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Setting the scene 6:00 The Rangers blueline woes 18:00 Developing young players 24:00 Where does Alain Vigneault rank amongst coaches? 38:00 Henrik Lundqvist's unenviable job 42:00 RIT Hockey Analytics Conference Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Berkshire and Jack Han join the show to discuss how the Montreal Canadiens will need to adjust to life without PK Subban, weigh the pros and cons of Shea Weber's game, and look at how video work and data is the next frontier for analysis. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Using video analysis to evaluate systems 8:00 The PK Subban trade 16:30 Optimizing Shea Weber's talents 22:00 Michel Therrien's Zone Exit strategy Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey Pronman joins the show to help preview the upcoming draft by diving head-first into the Laine vs. Matthews debate atop the board, mulling over the options after the top 3, and pulling back the curtain on how he puts together his top 100 rankings this time of year. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 The Laine v Matthews Debate 8:30 Defining "Hockey Sense" 14:00 The drop in talent tiers 19:30 The Russian Factor 25:30 The Ranking Process 33:45 Using stats for prospect analysis Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help sort through which free agents you'd like to stay away from, which ones you'd like to target, and which ones could provide the best bang for your buck. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 The Pros vs. Cons of paying Steven Stamkos 4:40 Does Stamkos make sense for the Leafs? 6:41 Aging forwards with red flags 13:45 The glut of intriguing middle-6 wingers 22:40 The questionable crop of available defensemen 29:25 Searching high and low for right-handed shots 35:40 Finding your starting goalie outside of free agency 38:46 Shopping in the bargain bin section Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new ones as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss Chicago's continued purging of talent due to cap troubles, the special group of young talent the Hurricanes are slowly putting together, and what possible reasons the Ducks could have for going back to the Randy Carlyle Well. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:30 Trade involving the Blackhawks and Canes 8:00 Stan Bowman working around the cap 13:30 Carolina's young core talent 21:00 Why did the Ducks go back to Carlyle? 31:45 Expansion Draft fodder Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss how the unique pace the Penguins are playing with has caused the Sharks all sorts of problems, what he'd say to his players to keep them consistently playing the same way regardless of the score, and just how much of a home ice advantage a potential team located in Las Vegas will have. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:20 Seeing Playoff Beards in the flesh 1:45 Skating fast vs. Playing fast 8:00 Combatting Score Effects 14:00 Redefining 'Stay-at-Home' Defensemen 20:30 Adjustments for the Sharks 26:00 Conn Smythe Candidates 31:00 A Las Vegas team's home ice advantage Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss his takeaways from the recent Draft Combine, and whether the NHL robot factory will eventually get its hands on Patrik Laine. We also get into some draft theory with regards to taking chances on higher upside players, and why the Sharks haven't been able to keep up with the Penguins. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:25 Prep work for a typical podcast 3:55 The Theo Peckham Story 7:12 Not putting too much stock into the Combine 13:15 Patrik Laine not being turned into an NHL robot 21:30 Drafting smaller, higher skill players 26:00 NHL teams hiring their AHL coaches 30:28 San Jose's inability to adapt to Pittsburgh's speed 35:32 The poor ice surface in June Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill West joins the show to help discuss how the Penguins won the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals, who deserves the most credit for the way they turned their season around, and what the Sharks can do to get back into the series. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Phil Kessel's interactions with media 5:00 Kessel's omission from Team USA 9:00 Getting players to talk about numbers 13:30 The job Mike Sullivan has done 17:00 Getting out from Tortorella's shadow 21:00 How to divvy up the credit for the success 24:00 Adjustments Sharks can make 32:50 The Ben Lovejoy and Ian Cole pairing 34:40 What to look for in the next few games Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uffe Bodin joins the show to discuss what he saw covering the World Championships in Russia, the differences between Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine as players, and the trials and tribulations of following the NHL from overseas. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Watching Matthews and Laine up close at the World Championships 4:55 The rivalry between Sweden and Finland 7:00 Building excitement for the World Cup 9:00 Team Sweden picking Niklas Kronwall over better alternatives 15:00 Roster construction theory for short tournaments 18:20 The next generation of Swedish goalies 20:45 Victor Hedman's remarkable postseason 24:11 The life of an NHL fan overseas 28:00 The Swedish Hockey League's adoption of analytics Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the dire situation in Vancouver following another puzzling move by the Canucks, how the Penguins managed to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, where the Lightning go from here. Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss this year's Memorial Cup, how dominant Mitch Marner and the London Knights have been, and some half-baked ideas for how to improve the on-ice product moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Former players as broadcasters 6:00 Memorial Cup Coverage 9:00 Mitch Marner's dazzling play 16:30 Draft eligibility 24:00 Rule change ideas 41:30 San Jose Sharks storylines 47:00 Viewing Junior Hockey differently Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss how much seasoning goalies should ideally get in the minors, the upper limit for how many games a goalie should start in the regular season, and the next frontier for evaluating goalie performance quantitatively. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:51 Giving goalies time to mature in the AHL 5:20 The human element of the position 7:54 Squeezing more value out of ELCs 15:22 Vasilevskiy's strange path this season 17:15 Ideal workload over the course of a season 21:13 This year's crop of available goalies 26:30 Using bad goalies to subtly tank 29:40 Plans this summer to create new tools Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help unpack all of the action Round 2 of the NHL playoffs brought us, and look at what to expect from the respective conference finals matchups. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Victor Hedman's dominance 5:00 How Tampa Bay has overcome injuries 8:30 A Different Penguins Team 12:00 Phil Kessel busting lazy narratives 14:30 Matt Murray's rise to stardom 18:30 Capitals need to stay the course 22:30 St Louis Blues 29:00 Stars issues in net 35:00 Where the Predators go from here 39:00 The Sharks lethal power play 48:15 Oilers pursuit of defensemen Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the league steadily announcing the finalists for the various individual awards up for voting this season, Chris Johnston joins the show to help shed some light on how he filled out his personal ballot. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Methodology for filling out ballot 2:21 The Selke Trophy 7:00 The Calder Trophy 13:30 The Norris Trophy 19:18 Kris Letang's suspension 23:20 The Jack Adams Curse 26:30 Bruce Boudreau's next job 31:30 The Vezina Trophy 37:10 The Hart Trophy Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pat Holden joins the show to share his own first-hand experiences of life before, during, and after having Bruce Boudreau as his team's head coach. We also discuss what we're looking for in the Penguins/Capitals series, where subtle advantages for either team can be had, and whether Tom Wilson is crossing the line. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Bruce Boudreau's coaching résumé 9:30 Penguins and Capitals Xs and Os 16:45 Tom Wilson's shenanigans 22:30 Andre Burakovsky's breakout Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss how the San Jose Sharks and St.Louis Blues each finally got over the hump, whether there's a quick and easy fix to the league's review problems, and what we're looking forward to seeing in round 2. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 How the Sharks beat the Kings 14:00 The Coach's Challenge 19:20 The good and bad of Ken Hitchcock 30:50 Ducks and Predators being overshadowed 37:50 The potential of Penguins vs. Capitals 41:00 Can the Islanders take advantage of the Lightning? Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Mercadante joins the show to react to the New York Rangers meekly bowing out of the opening round of the playoffs with the visuals of the Penguins skating laps around them fresh on the mind. We discuss where they go from here, whether Alain Vigneault is still the man for the job, and how blaming Henrik Lundqvist for the loss is missing the forest for the trees. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:40 The fresh wounds of the Rangers playoff exit 4:30 The overrealiance on Henrik Lundqvist 7:32 The pros and cons of Alain Vigneault 11:05 The untapped potential of Kevin Hayes 16:31 Fixing the Rangers this summer 19:40 The curious case of Jonathan Quick 26:45 The flawed idea behind "timely saves" 32:50 Introducing Win Threshold % 38:30 Boom or bust vs. Consistency Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Johnston joins the show live from a New York Rangers practice at Madison Square Garden to go around the league and discuss the main storylines stemming from every series to-date. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Penguins vs. Rangers 5:45 Evgeni Malkin's deployment 11:00 Rick Nash's poor luck 12:45 Panthers vs. Islanders 16:45 Lightning vs. Red Wings 19:20 Capitals vs. Flyers 20:30 Sharks vs. Kings 26:40 Stars vs. Wild 30:00 Playoff Seeding 34:10 Blues vs. Blackhawks Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arik Parnass joins the show to discuss how the importance of special teams execution has carried over from the regular season to the playoffs. We discuss how the disparity in power play efficiency has broken up the series for the Capitals, the changes the Lightning have made without Steven Stamkos, and a quick fix solution for the Islanders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Philadelphia's march to the penalty box 4:00 Introducing ZEFR Rate 11:30 Going 6-on-4 late in games 13:45 Lightning powerplay Changes 17:45 What makes the Sharks power play tick 19:45 Fixing the Islanders 25:30 The importance of special teams Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Press from Japers Rink joins the show to discuss how the Capitals were victimized by the NHL's ongoing search for rivalries, and whether this is the best team they've assembled in Washington while Ovechkin has been there. Then Thomas Drance joins us from sunny Florida to help pinpoint the distinct points in the season in which the Panthers improved their play, and try to figure out why there was such a big divide between talent and results for the New York Islanders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:35 Capitals drawing a tough opponent 2:43 Washington's second half malaise 10:01 Evgeny Kuznetsov's emergence 12:15 The playoff elephant in the room 19:52 Intriguing Panthers and Islanders storylines 21:39 The back-to-back effect 23:06 In-season personnel adjustments 27:03 Islanders underwhelming season 29:42 How much is coaching to blame? Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jen Lute Costella, Adam Gretz, and Prashanth Iyer all join the show to help preview the upcoming playoff matchups, providing perspective on the teams they've been covering closely all year. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:36 Blackhawkvs vs. Blues 17:08 Penguins vs. Rangers 36:30 Red Wings vs. Lightning Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices