The Hockey PDOcast

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down the big JJ Peterka trade between Utah and Buffalo, the fits for both sides, and what the draft is like for teams on the inside. Then Harman Dayal comes on the show to discuss Noah Dobson going to the Canadiens, the John Gibson trade saga finally coming to a merciful end, the smart bet the Senators made, and other moves we've seen during dra...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to discuss how the rising cap affects the decision making process for teams, the ways it'll manifest in the first wave this summer, the opportunity cost of going bridge vs. long-term with RFAs, the pros vs. cons of Marner going 2-3 years on his next deal, and next steps for rebuilding teams like the Ducks, Sharks, and Penguins. If you'd like to participa...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to break down today's Trevor Zegras trade, and then work through our most interesting teams this offseason and the big decisions that are 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for the first Sunday Special of the offseason in which they take a closer look the moves we've seen so far, the lessons we can learn about how teams will conduct their business as the cap continues to rise, and what the 2026 Stanley Cup market tells us about how the teams at the top of the league's hierarchy are positioned prior to whatever is yet to co...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Cam Robinson and Chris Peters to do their annual mock draft of the top 16 picks in this year's class. 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 o...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to close the loop on our coverage of this year's postseason by discussing Sam Bennett winning the Conn Smythe over Brad Marchand, the quality of the playoffs, and the likelihood of the Panthers continuing their run next season. Then they get into the first wave of offseason transactions by breaking down the Devils shedding Erik Haula's contract, Matt Duc...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do a post game show for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, and deep dive how the Florida Panthers went back-to-back as champions. 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 opi...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort through everything they saw in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, including Florida bouncing back with a stifling defensive effort and Brad Marchand's incredible individual performance. Then they dish out their 3 Stars for the night, and look ahead to the biggest points of emphasis heading into Game 6 on Tuesday. If you'd like to participate in th...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to take a look at the Stanley Cup Final through 4 games, and the biggest tactical battlegrounds that have defined the series so far. 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 op...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort through everything they saw in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Oilers mounted their comeback after going down 3-0, and what to expect heading into Game 5 on Saturday night. 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 h...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Panthers won decisively with a 6-1 final score, and what the Oilers need to do differently heading into Game 4. 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 h...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to unpack everything they saw in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, highlighting how the Panthers won in double overtime to tie the series at 1, and look ahead to the key storylines for Game 3. 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to react to the Stars making a coaching change today, why they felt like the Pete DeBoer era had run its course, where his next landing spot should be, and whether there's bigger personnel moves coming in Dallas. Then Harman Dayal comes on to answer some mailbag questions from listeners about the most interesting teams to watch this offseason, and lesson...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort through everything they saw in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to help preview this year's Stanley Cup Final by breaking down all of the biggest storylines heading into 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to preview the upcoming rematch between the Panthers and Oilers by looking at the key matchups, X-factors, stylistic strengths and weaknesses, and where the Stanley Cup Final will be won. 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: ht...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to go through everything they saw in Game 5 of the West Final, and how the Oilers were able to beat the Stars for a second straight year. 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...

Description: Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down everything they saw in Game 4 of Stars vs. Oilers, why Dallas' 5v5 offense has completely dried up, the contributions Edmonton is getting from various sources throughout the lineup in contrast, and how they've been able to build a 3-1 series lead. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're bui...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to react to Edmonton's 6-1 victory to go up 2-1 in the West Final, and Florida being one win away from their third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance out East. 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/a2Q...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to get into everything they saw in Game 2 of the West Final, how the Oilers were able to even the series up, and what the Stars need to do to get back on track as the series shifts to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4. 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 Hock...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final, how the Panthers have built a 2-0 lead, and all of the details in the Panthers game that led to the demolition we watched in Game 2 of the series. 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 Ho...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to get into everything they saw from Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to preview both of the upcoming Conference Finals matchups by highlighting each team's respective strengths vs. weaknesses, key head to head matchups, and what to watch for in these games. 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: h...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down what they saw from Game 7 of Panthers vs. Leafs, how Florida was able to emphatically win the series, and the big picture takeaways from it all. 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/a2QGRpJc8...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to go through everything they saw in Game 6 of Leafs Panthers, how the Leafs were able to bounce back and stay alive, and what to watch for ahead of Game 7 on Sunday night. 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://disco...