The Hockey PDOcast

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to say goodbye for the season to the teams that eliminated ahead of the playoffs. They look at where things went wrong for them this year, and what they can salvage from it heading into the offseason. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehock...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Murat Ates to deep dive the Winnipeg Jets, the significance of their win vs. the Stars Thursday night, and why this year's version of the team is better heading into the playoffs than the one that crashed out last postseason. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon....

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to talk about last night's Capitals vs. Hurricanes game, what she learned about the Caps being around them throughout the whole Ovechkin goal chase, Nikishin's arrival in Carolina, the coaching carousel this offseason, and the teams with the most to lose in Round 1 this postseason. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk about how the Senators made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, Demidov joining the Habs young nucleus as they look to become the 5th Atlantic Division representative in the postseason, the pair of games the Leafs played in Florida this week, and the Wild getting Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back. If you'd like to gain access t...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to get into the biggest takeaways from Monday night's games. They talk about the Lightning's top players, how miserable the Rangers are to watch, Winnipeg ending the Blues winning streak, and how cool Quinton Byfield's highlight reel goal was. Then they answer mailbag questions about players going from bad teams to good ones, and the pros and cons of def...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss this week's biggest stories in the NHL. They reflect on Ovechkin's run to becoming the leading goal scorer in NHL history, a troublesome stretch of play for top contenders in the Stanley Cup market, the playoff teams in the Atlantic Division, and the Blues continuing their winning streak. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about what's been a shockingly "normal" season in Vegas, the defensive playing style Bruce Cassidy has them executing, Jack Eichel's campaign being deserving of both Hart and Selke votes, potential matchups for them in Round 1, and what could be in store this summer after a quiet trade deadline. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra show...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to breakdown Colorado's play since the trade deadline, the impact of their improved offensive depth, Cale Makar reaching 30 goals for the year, and potential round 1 Central Division matchups against either the Stars or the Jets. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page her...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to breakdown Andrei Vasilevskiy’s return to form this season, the most difficult types of shots for goalies to face and the science behind them, and hot netminders that could steal series for their teams this postseason. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to go through takeaways from Monday night's games, including Calgary's chances of catching up to a playoff spot, Cale Makar's goal scoring, the glass half full vs. empty interpretation of Dallas' recent play, and Minnesota's offensive woes. Then they take some mailbag questions about Ryan Leonard's immediate impact, Byfield's importance to the Kings, mos...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about this weekend's most exciting games, developments in the Western Conference Wild Card race, Draisaitl's return performance against the Flames, dark horse MVP cases, Michkov's first couple of games post John Tortorella, and framing Jakob Chychrun's new deal through the lens of a brave new salary cap world. If you'd like to gain access to the...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to take a closer look at the Blues improvement under Jim Montgomery, the new look Avalanche since the trade deadline, a potential round 4 of Kings vs. Oilers, and the most interesting playoff races to track down the stretch If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: w...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Luke Chilcott and Sean Shapiro to talk about his work with the Dallas Stars as their skating development coach, the advancements made in that realm over the past 10 years or so, and the distinction between skating fast and playing fast. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: w...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to take a closer look at the Avalanche vs. Stars matchup we saw on Sunday, Seth Jones' struggles adjusting to filling in for Aaron Ekblad, Vancouver's lethargic attack, the Blues improvement under Jim Montgomery, Toronto's approach under Craig Berube and whether it better prepares them for the postseason, the offense vs. defense trade-off in New Jersey, and...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for another edition of the Sunday Special to cover this past week's biggest takeaways. They discuss Winnipeg's statement win against Dallas, Draisaitl's dominance and the top of the MVP conversation, Ottawa's winning streak, Sam Bennett's next contract, and a couple of other quick hitters. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to take stock of where the top 10 teams in the league are at after the trade deadline, how things have fit with their new editions, and the direction they've been trending in. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership &nb...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Chris Meaney to highlight some players whose play has caught our eye recently, and talk about why they're in a good spot to keep producing down the stretch. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership   If you'd like to participate i...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to talk about the spot the Sabres find themselves in yet again and Rasmus Dahlin's frustration with it, the Western Conference Wild Card race and Utah's growth of late, and where things currently stand with the respective awards races. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to breakdown Stuart Skinner’s struggles, Dustin Wolf’s chances in the awards races, and how Karel Vejmelka’s recent extension makes this summer’s goalie market even weirder. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership  ...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about Saturday night's doubleheader featuring the new look Avalanche forward group and Jake Walman's impact on the Oilers blueline. They also discuss the moves the Canucks didn't make, the stuff the Devils chose to do, and their takeaways from this year's trade deadline after having a weekend to reflect on it. If you'd like to gain access to the...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down the biggest moves, themes, and takeaways from this year's trade deadline. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership   If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the communit...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down the most interesting mid-week storylines of trade deadline week. They unpack the big trade the Lightning made, what the Hurricanes are doing with Mikko Rantanen, the Devils injuries, and the Oilers needs. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.pa...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser to help cook up fun trades they'd like to see at this year's deadline. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership   If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser to help cook up fun trades they'd like to see at this year's deadline. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership   If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to break down the wild card races in both conferences, and some of the biggest questions emerging in the Stanley Cup market. If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership   If you'd like to participate in the conversati...