The Hockey PDOcast

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Matt Larkin to answer your listeners questions about criteria for Stanley Cup winners, the Islanders goaltending situation, players with the best vibes, and what to watch for as we enter the final week of the 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 Hock...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to take mailbag questions about the top of this year's Hart Trophy race, why people don't really care about the President's Trophy the way they should, and what you need to do to be successful as a smaller player in today's game. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by sig...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to take a victory lap about Charlie Lindgren’s monster season, discuss how much of a concern Alexander Georgiev’s seeming shakiness is for a long Avalanche playoff run, and highlight some goalies that could be good candidates for bigger workloads next year. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Di...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry for a deep dive on how Jake Guentzel has fit in Carolina, the way their top line has played since he arrived, and why their collective offensive approach is such an encouraging development for the team's playoff outlook. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building ov...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to talk about last night's Stars vs. Avalanche game, the direct and indirect impact Chris Tanev has had on the way Dallas is playing, and their unique depth approach compared to most of the other top teams in the league. 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 f...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down the current state of the Western Conference, how the teams at the top are playing right now, and the road map for them ahead of the postseason. 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 Sean Shapiro to talk about the good and the bad of the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, Kirill Marchenko's cool goal against Ilya Sorokin and the predicament shooters are now putting goalies in with increasing regularity, and the adjustments Roman Josi has made to his game this year to improve his offensive efficiency. If you'd like to participate in the conversati...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Nathan MacKinnon's process for adding to his game over the years, how he's learned to best utilize his physical tools, and the ways the Avalanche as a team have helped put it all together over the past five years. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're buil...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to take a look at how players who were moved at the trade deadline are fitting on their new teams, highlighting the ones that have had the biggest initial impact.  This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 Sean Shapiro to answer listener questions about teams using three-goal systems, why being able to pick your opponent in this year's postseason would be especially intriguing, teams who have had the most disappointing seasons, and Nikolaj Ehlers' usage. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights, their series of moves at the deadline, and the dichotomy between the reality of how they've been playing recently vs. the idea of what they could eventually be in the postseason. 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...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer mailbag questions about rebuilding teams taking next steps towards competitiveness, Macklin Celebrini's upside and future, and extreme cases of players or teams that confuse expected models. 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'...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Sam Reinhart's magical season, discuss why his goal scoring binge this year is just an extension of what he'd already been doing so well previously, and highlight the unique ways he and the Panthers have been able to get the best out of each other. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversatio...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to discuss the run the Predators have been on and why they've become not only one of the most interesting teams to watch right now, but this coming offseason as well. Then they talk about how the Capitals are trying to transition between eras, and the evolution of analytics in hockey.  This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to particip...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to talk about the Canucks playing style, how they’re generating the results they have, and what it’ll look like in a playoff setting against different opponents. Then they talk about the good and bad in New Jersey, and how situation plus usage can dramatically impact a player’s results.  If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the commu...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Detroit's recent struggles without Dylan Larkin, and the lack of cohesion between the Red Wings NHL lineup and drafting under Yzerman. Then they talk about Jake Oettinger's troubles, how Dallas can fix it, and why they need to do so before it's too late. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the importance of goalies playing the puck, AHL netminders to keep an eye on moving forward, and why some teams just seem to keep finding talent at the position so much more often than others. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord,...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about the impressive start to Logan Stankoven's NHL career, the way he's turned perceived weaknesses into functional strengths on the ice, and how the Stars are able to develop the players they draft by immediately putting them in a position to succeed. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on this year’s trade deadline by summing up what the top ten teams in the league did with one word. 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 Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to talk about the biggest stories from this year's trade deadline.   If you'd like to join the conversation, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 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 Meghan Angley and AJ Haefele for an emergency episode to break down Colorado's two big trades on Wednesday, the logic behind doing them as a tandem, and the impact they'll have on the Avalanche's outlook for both the rest of the year and into the future. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the communi...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to give a behind-the-scenes look at what trade deadline week is like for teams, how the process of putting together a deal unfolds, and the dynamics at play for negotiating long-term extensions with young players on their second deals. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we'r...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about how the Blue Jackets are (mis)using Voronkov and their Russian Line, what changes we can expect from the Devils following Lindy Ruff's firing, the job Andrew Brunette has done in Nashville, and quantifying impact by defensemen. This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community...

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Danny Shirey to unpack where things have gone wrong again for the Penguins this season, and how much of the blame for the way they're playing should go to the players and the front office that brought them in vs. the coach for the way he's using them. 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 Darryl Belfry to break down Simon Nemec's rookie season in New Jersey, the things he's doing to drive such positive offensive results for the Devils, and the future of the defense position. 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://d...