The Hockey PDOcast

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 affiliat...

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 I...

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 pos...

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 ref...

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...

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...

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. If you'd like to gain acce...

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. If you'd like to gain...

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. If you'd like to gain...

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 an...

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...

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 Medi...

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 express...

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. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows w...

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. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe...

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 positi...

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. If y...

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. If you'd like to...

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...

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 an...

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 thos...

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. If you'd like...

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. If you'd li...

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. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're...