The Hockey PDOcast

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 fun...

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' 17:0...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 50:0...

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 th...

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 t...

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 skil...

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 playoffs 11:00 The goalie market this summer 19:30 Learning from Tampa Bay's success 33:40 Conn Smythe voting...

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 games 4:30 Lightning offense vs. Stars defense 10:00 How Tampa Bay broke through offensively 18:00 Adjustments Stars can...

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 Gurianov 10:00 What makes the Dallas Stars interesting 18:00 Anton Khudobin making most of his opportunity 24:00 How the Stars defense makes life easy...

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 seri...

Aliso n 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 upset 10:00 How the Blue Jackets did it 20:00 What aged the best 33:00 What aged the worst 43:00 Turning point and M...

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...

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 game 18:00 Ryan Getzlaf's quiet and underrated dominance 27:30 The McDavid vs. Kesler matchup 34:00...

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 game 11:00 What aged the best 21:00 What aged the worst 33:00 Most rewatchable moments 39:00 Bigg...

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 proportions 16:00 Setting the stage for how we got here 31:30 Jaro Halak's legendary performance 37:...

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 rewatchable 9:00 Paul Holmgren's YOLO team building approach 15:00 Sizing up how the two teams matched up 22:00...

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 it 12:00 The rivalry between the Canucks and Blackhawks 19:00 How overqualified this was for a R...

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 2013 14:30 What aged the best 27:30 Bruins beating aging curves and their non-replicable formula 35:00 What aged the worst 41:00 The Leafs roster decision making in this era 59:30 Revisiting the Tyler Seguin tra...

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 game 12:00 Setting the scene 22:40 Wha...

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...

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...

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 If you'd like to gain access...