The Hockey PDOcast

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 If you...

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

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 podcastc...

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 If you'd like to gain access to the two ex...

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 podcastchoice...

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 podcas...

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...

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/...

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...

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 a...

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 podcastchoic...

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

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 podcastcho...

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

2:00 The teams that were bidding on Taylor Hall 6:00 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 corner 45:00 Teams most likely to make panic trades See acast.com/privacy for pri...

1:30 New Jersey getting quantity over quality 7:00 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 Coyotes 40:00 Evaluating Hall's performance this season 49:00 Potential landing spots for Hall this summer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn m...

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 Calder 11:30 Young defensemen taking over the game 18:00 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 changing 47:45 Sean Couturier locking down teams and...

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 NHL 11:30 The Taylor Hall trade market 21:00 Jekyll and Hyde teams in first two months 26:00 Effects of defensive structure and usage on goalies 34:00 The future of long-term goalie contracts...

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 form 10:00 The Year of the Backup Goalie 15:30 Andrei Svechnikov has arrived 22:00 Hronek, Larkin, and the mess in Detroit 31:00 Regretting buying into presea...

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 2017 13:00 - Philosophical differences between coach and management 17:00 - Adjustments, style of play, and the offense drying up 21...

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 2017 6:30 Nathan MacKinnon putting a depleted team on his back 10:00 How MacKinnon took his game to the next level 18:00 Gabe Landeskog changing his style...

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' season 6:30 The pros and cons of Jim Montgomery's system 17:00 Seguin and Benn struggling... again 26:00 Joe Pavelski's early impact in Dallas 31:30 DENIS GURIA...

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 season 9:00 Taking care of business against inferior teams 15:00 What makes Elias Pettersson special 22:00 How to sustain shooting efficiency year over year 30:30 The new look offensive skill in today's game...

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 Bruins 8:50 Islanders proving last year was no fluke 13:45 Can the Panthers buy a save? 17:20 Life after Panarin for the Blue Jackets 24:00 Alex Ovechkin continues to do his thing 32:00 Secondary scoring for the Avalanc...

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...