The Hockey PDOcast

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to discuss the conundrum of trying to rebuild while winning games like the Flyers are doing this season, how the Oilers have turned their season around in the past 20 games, and why the arbitration process is such a risky one for goalies. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to work through the storylines they're excited to follow in the second half of the NHL regular season.  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 po...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer your mailbag questions. Topics include Val Nichushkin's scoring, Jake Guentzel's future, how good Cutter Gauthier is, what's wrong with the Kings, and under the radar players having very good seasons. 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 Hocke...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jonny Lazarus to talk about the New York Rangers, Artemi Panarin's extreme change in offensive philosophy, Alexis Lafreniere's improvement on his off-wing, and the pros and cons of the team's playing style this season under Peter Laviolette. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signin...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to deep dive David Pastrnak's game, how he's able to create so many quality chances, and the way he's developed into being the player Boston's offense runs through.  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/...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to discuss the good vibes in Winnipeg, the survival mode in Dallas, Andrew Brunette's influence in Nashville, and Willy Nylander's contract extension. 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 &nbsp...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to work through the respective reasons why you should either be very high or potentially concerned about the outlook for each Western Conference contender this season. 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.g...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk through their awards ballots through the 30 game mark. Plus they answer some mailbag questions about what's made the Jets top line so special, and why new coaches always seem to benefit from PDO surges. 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about how Auston Matthews has been scoring so many goals lately, why Timo Meier has struggled so much in New Jersey and what adjustments he can make to turn things around, and what Andrew Brunette does as a coach to help his teams out offensively. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord,...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to talk about this year's Calder race, expected goals models and how the way the game is being played offensively is impacting them, and what the Panthers will do with all of their upcoming contract decisions. 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 Hoc...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down why Filip Forsberg's unique playing style is such a throwback, and how a different offensive environment in Nashville this year is helping his production match his skill level 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 Charlie O'Connor to talk about how the Flyers have been able to surprise everyone this season, why their current playing style has been so encouraging for what they could be capable of in the future, and what it all means for their rebuild. 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about his visit with the Ducks, the benefits of how they're handling Leo Carlsson's rookie season, and how much John Gibson has left in the tank. Then they take listener questions about the value of goalies playing the puck, the Blues firing Craig Berube, and the concept of 'player gravity'. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and jo...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Merzlikins’ improvement, Georgiev’s struggles, the future of goalie workloads, and why the Devils have struggled to suppress goals this season. 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/a2QGRpJc...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about how Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights have been able to get the most out of each other, his evolution as a player off the puck, the way Vegas uses him, and why his particular skill set was instrumental in helping transform them into a team that could win the Stanley Cup. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the commun...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer your mailbag questions about Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring, the Los Angeles Kings, college hockey, the Penguins power play, and in-season tournaments. 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/a2QGRpJ...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Craig Morgan to talk about the Arizona Coyotes, how and why the organization's approach heading into the season changed, and the key contributions driving their feisty start to the 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://disc...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to share their excitement about last night's Hughes Bowl in Vancouver while breaking down all of the exciting and potentially concerning stuff they saw from both teams involved. 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:/...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the tape on Aleksander Barkov, the unique impact he has on games defensively, and why it helps make everything work for the Panthers. 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 This po...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about how Patrick Kane fits on the Red Wings, ways we can get the most out of the entire offside review process, and the value of expected goals these days. If you'd like to participate 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/a2QGR...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down Willy Nylander's career, year, the evolution of his game, and how he's become such a dominant offensive force this season. If you'd like to participate 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 opinio...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to discuss how Minnesota’s inability to prevent goals against cost Dean Evason his job, breakout goalies to keep an eye on, and how netminders are trying to keep up with league’s change in offensive philosophy. If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to dig into the monster season Quinn Hughes is having, how he's been able to create so much offensively, and why having someone like Filip Hronek as his partner has helped open things up even more for the Canucks as a team.  If you'd like to participate the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up f...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to help answer some mailbag questions about why the Sabres haven't been quite as fun this season, how the Bruins keep winning games, where the power resides in the league, and the idea of a Most Improved Player award in the NHL. If you'd like to participate the conversation and get in on future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to answer listener questions about implementing new systems during the season, the impact of handedness on defensemen, who drives a team's underlying defensive results, and how to fix notably lagging things like Minnesota's penalty kill, Pittsburgh's power play, and New Jersey's 5-on-5 play.   If you'd like to participate the conversation and get in on futur...