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Catching Up On This Weekend's Games

May 11, 202651 min

Goalies In Round 2, The Opponents They're Going Up Against, and Their Biggest Challenges

May 7, 202658 min

Habs vs. Lightning Game 7, Previewing Round 2 Series, And The Start of Canes vs. Flyers

May 4, 202649 min

How The Wild, Ducks, and Flyers Won In Round 1 and What To Expect From Their Round 2 Matchups

May 1, 202654 min

Ranking Every Round 1 Series Based On Our Interest Level In Them

Apr 27, 202659 min

Takeaways From Game 3 of Sabres vs. Bruins and Hurricanes vs. Senators on Thursday Night

Apr 24, 202650 min

Game 1 Takeaways From This Weekend and Initial Impressions of Every 1st Round Series We've Seen So Far

Apr 20, 20261h 7m

Previewing 6 of the 8 Round 1 Matchups in This Year's Playoffs

Apr 17, 20261h 32m

The Playoff Battles To Watch in the Final Week of the Regular Season

Apr 13, 202653 min

Young Players That Have Impressed Down The Stretch

Apr 10, 202651 min

The Islanders Bringing in Pete DeBoer, and The Red Wings Struggles in March and April

Apr 6, 202650 min

Jared Bednar, Chris MacFarland, and Our Live Show From Denver

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do a live show from Ball Arena in Denver at the analytics conference the Avalanche hosted this week. This episode also includes conversations we had with Jared Bednar and Chris MacFarland as part of the event. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Apr 1, 20261h 26m

The Golden Knights Coaching Change, The East Playoff Race, and Other Stuff That Caught Our Eye Over The Past Week

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss the coaching change the Golden Knights made on Sunday, the Eastern Conference playoff race, and other stuff that's caught our eye while watching hockey this past week. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 30, 202650 min

Ep 424The Potential Round 1 Matchups We're Most Excited For This Postseason

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to draft the potential Round 1 matchups we're most excited to watch 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.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 27, 202650 min

The Stakes Tiers for the 2026 NHL Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort every potential playoff team into tiers based on how much they've got on the line 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.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 23, 202652 min

The Eastern Conference Playoff Race, Top Seeds in the West, and Teams Surging Post-Olympics

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the run the Blue Jackets have been on coming out of the Olympic break, the playoff picture in the East, and the potential round 1 matchups for the top seeds in the West. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 19, 202654 min

Unsung Stars in Dallas, Nick Schmaltz's Extension, and Erik Karlsson Stepping Up For The Penguins

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into the run the Dallas Stars have been on over their past 15 games by highlighting the unsung players that have stepped up during their winning streak, all of the considerations in analyzing Nick Schmaltz 8-year extension, what we've liked and haven't liked from watching Sabres games this week, and the degree to which Erik Karlsson has stepped up for the Penguins during a brutal part of their schedule. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 16, 202656 min

Senators Goalies, Extreme Defensive Environments, and Goalie Rotations Heading Into The Playoffs This Year

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Senators goalies, their struggles in net this year, and the pros and cons of Ottawa’s defensive approach in front of them. Then we break down all of the goalie rotations we’re seeing teams around the league using more regularly this year, and the questions it raises about how that usage will play out in the 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.com/thehockeypdocast/membership 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 12, 202655 min

Sabres vs. Lightning, Avalanche vs. Wild, and Trade Deadline Takeaways

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss Sunday's Sabres vs. Lightning and Avalanche vs. Wild matchups, and get into some bigger picture takeaways coming out of 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 9, 20261h 7m

Unpacking the Biggest Trades and Most Interesting Stories From This Year’s Trade Deadline

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down all of the biggest trades and most interesting stories 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 7, 20261h 30m

Trades We'd Like To See At The 2026 Trade Deadline

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser to help cook up a collection of fake trades that we'd like to see at 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 2, 20261h 42m

How Top Teams Should Be Thinking Ahead of the Trade Deadline

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to go through the top teams in the league and the conversations they should be having about how they can most meaningfully improve their team ahead of 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 27, 202653 min

Spencer Carbery on This Year’s Compressed Schedule, Developing Young Players, and Things a Coach Can Control

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Spencer Carbery and Thomas Drance to talk about a variety of topics including learning from this year's Olympics, navigating the challenges the compressed schedule has created and the highs and lows that have come with it, the success the Capitals have had the past couple of years with pro scouting and the role a coach plays in putting those acquired players in a position to succeed, the balance of developing younger players at this level while you're trying to be a playoff team, and the things coaches can control during an NHL game. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 23, 202647 min

Breaking Down the USA vs. Canada Gold Medal Game

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do a postgame show for today's Gold Medal Game. We break down how USA was able to beat Canada 2-1 in overtime by getting into Connor Hellebuyck's huge performance in net, the looks Canada was generating but not converting on in the 2nd and 3rd periods, and Jack Hughes' overtime winner. Since it's such a big show to close out the Olympics we had to end it in style, so we brought Chris Pronger on near the end to go through our main takeaways coming out of this one and the players who stand to benefit most from it moving forward 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 22, 202655 min

Postgame Show Breaking Down the Canada vs. Finland Semifinal

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance right after the conclusion of the Canada vs. Finland semifinal to break down all of the key moments throughout the game, the top individual performances that made a difference, and the 3rd comeback. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 20, 202651 min

Breaking Down Canada’s Overtime Win Against Czechia in the Quarterfinal

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down Canada's overtime win over Czechia in the quarterfinal, all of the biggest moments throughout the game, and potential adjustments to make ahead of Friday's semifinal matchup against Finland. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 18, 202652 min

Taking Stock of Where the Top Teams Are at Coming Out of the Group Stage of the Olympics

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to use the day off between the end of the group stage and the start of the elimination rounds to take stock of where all of the top teams are at right now after getting to watch each of them 3 times. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 16, 202655 min

Canada vs. Czechia Postgame Show

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through all of our main takeaways after watching Canada's 5-0 win vs. Czechia, and the notable differences between the way these games in the Olympics are being played compared to the NHL product. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 12, 202655 min

Bear vs. Bull Cases for Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Contenders

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through the bear vs. bull cases for each Stanley Cup contender in the Eastern Conference. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 9, 20261h 23m

Navigating Trade Protections, Communication Within Organizations, and Volume-Based Team Building Approaches

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to discuss how the Panarin trade played out for the Rangers, the way the Flyers have handled the Michkov drama, organizations like the Blue Jackets and Predators with big decisions to make, and the volume-based team building approach the Penguins and Bruins have taken. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 5, 202653 min

One Stat for Every Team Heading into the Olympic Break

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to highlight one important stat for every NHL team heading into this week's Olympic Break. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 4, 202653 min

Bear vs. Bull Cases for Western Conference Stanley Cup Contenders

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through the bear vs. bull cases for each Stanley Cup contender in the Western Conference. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 2, 202651 min

Schaefer's Rookie Season, State of the Metro, and Watching Games from Ice Level

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Hickey to talk about Matthew Schaefer's rookie season, the impact he's had on the way the Islanders are playing this season, the state of the Metro Division at this point in the season, teams that have impressed in live viewings, and stuff he's picking up while watching games from ice level. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 30, 202651 min

The January Mailbag

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Fraser to help answer your mailbag questions about San Jose's plan for filling out their blueline in the future, rookies that have impressed us beyond the obvious ones in the Calder conversation, Sam Malinski's extension, the Ondrej Palat trade, public models vs. private models, and the future of tracking data. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 28, 202655 min

Who Stands To Benefit Most From This Year's Olympics

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to go through their list of people and teams who stand to benefit most from this year's Olympics, and the break in the NHL schedule that it'll provide. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 21, 202650 min

Adjusting Your Game Over the Years, Sticking With the Process When the Results Aren’t Coming, and the Toughest Teams To Play Against

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Brenden Dillon and Thomas Drance to talk about the first 50 games for the Devils, how he's adjusted his game over the years to make it to 1000 games in the NHL, the challenges of not having a consistent defense partner and how your approach changes in those situations, sticking with the process when the results aren't going your way, and the toughest teams they've played so far this season. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 21, 202649 min

The Developments Around the NHL That Caught Our Eye Over the Past Week

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through their main takeaways from this past week of hockey. We discuss how much we've enjoyed watching the Buffalo Sabres, Utah's impressive homestand, the Wild Card picture in the West, Nikolaj Ehlers' impact on the Canes to start 2026, the Rangers writing yet another letter and insight into what their future path forward is, the Blue Jackets since their coaching change, and the importance of Auston Matthews looking like Auston Matthews again. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 19, 202650 min

Mailbag Questions About Raddysh's Next Contract, Players Who Deserve More Love, and 2nd Half Bounce Back Candidates

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to answer your mailbag questions about Darren Raddysh's next contract, why the Kings are so mid, McDavid's point streak, Quinn Hughes' impact in Minnesota, players who deserve more love this season, bounceback candidates in the second half, how much juice Dougie Hamilton has left, and a whole lot more. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 15, 202649 min

Expectations for Goalies in 2026, Gibson in Detroit, Sorokin’s Dominance, and Other Goalie Topics

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about a variety of goalie topics around the league. We get into John Gibson's performance since the start of December, Brandon Bussi's play within the context of Carolina's extreme defensive environment, the struggles the Ducks have had keeping pucks out of their own net, just how impressive Ilya Sorokin's dominance is this year, how much Markstrom is to blame for New Jersey's recent results, and some notes on Joseph Woll and Connor Ingram. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 13, 20261h 3m

Teams That Are on Tilt Right Now, How They Got Here, and What’s Ahead for Them

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through 7 teams that are on tilt right now because of the way their season has been going lately, while breaking down what's gone wrong for each of them, and the big decisions they have ahead. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 12, 20261h 1m

Our Updated Midseason Watchability Rankings

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to do a midseason update of their Watchability Rankings, ranking all 32 teams in the NHL based on the entertainment value they're providing us with and the reasons to tune into their games right now. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 9, 20261h 5m

Breaking Down the Olympic Rosters for Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Sweden

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through the Olympic rosters that were announced for Team Canada, Team USA, and Team Sweden this week. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 5, 202657 min

Slafkovsky’s Development as a Player, the Sharks New Look Top Line, Celebrini’s Role on Team Canada, and Tampa Bay’s Defensive Results

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to discuss Juraj Slafkovsky's development as a playmaker this season, the way Macklin Celebrini and Igor Chernyshov are playing together, Celebrini's ideal role on Team Canada at this year's Olympics, the difficulty of accurately evaluating defensive play for young players, the reasons the Devils are struggling to create 5v5 offense, and how the Lightning have been able to churn out the defensive results they have despite all of their injuries on the back-end. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 2, 202650 min

Sam Malinski Crushing It in His Current Role, and Ways the Avalanche Can Use the Regular Season To Prepare for the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to deep dive the Colorado Avalanche by looking at how Sam Malinski has been crushing it in his current role and what it means for his future, using the regular season to experiment with different combinations, important lineup construction considerations for the playoffs, and nitpicking areas for even further potential improvement the rest of the way. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 29, 202555 min

Avs Playing from Behind, JJ Moser's Extension, Sabres Winning Streak, McDavid's December, and Our Saturday Night Takeaways

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through our biggest takeaways from Saturday night's slate of games as the NHL returned from its holiday break. We discuss Colorado's fastball in the 3rd period against Vegas after they finally had to play from behind for once, JJ Moser's contract extension and the way the Lightning have set their cap sheet up moving forward, Buffalo's 8-game winning streak and their place in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture, Celebrini's dominance and the details in his game in Year 2, Connor McDavid's scoring rampage in December, and a bunch of other stuff that's caught our eye. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 29, 202551 min

Avalanche vs. Wild, Sabres To-Do List, and Trades Before Holiday Roster Freeze

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about Sunday's Avalanche vs. Wild game and what we can take from it, what we'd like to see the Sabres do after hiring Jarmo Kekäläinen to replace Kevyn Adams as their GM, the pair of trades we saw this week before the holiday roster freeze, and why we're keeping a closer eye on the Nashville Predators. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 22, 20251h 1m

Our All-Star Teams Through the First Half of the 2025–2026 NHL Season

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to construct first 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team All-Stars through the first half of the 2025-2026 NHL regular season. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 18, 202552 min

Breaking Down the Quinn Hughes Trade to Minnesota

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into as many layers of this weekend's Quinn Hughes trade as they can over the course of an hour, ranging from how the Canucks got here as an organization, the acquisition cost and timing of the deal, to why the Wild were the ones to go for it and how he'll fit in Minnesota. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 15, 20251h 1m

Deep Diving the Detroit Red Wings

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Max Bultman to help deep dive the Detroit Red Wings by looking at the first 32 games they've played this season, the key areas of improvement that differentiate them from the version they were the past two years when they fell short, and the way the organization has positioned itself to take an even bigger leap moving forward. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 12, 202550 min

Sorokin’s Start, Challenging Defensive Environments, and the Vezina Race So Far

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to discuss Ilya Sorokin's start to the year, the most challenging defensive environments and the challenges they post to the goalies playing behind them, Jesper Wallstedt's first full NHL season, how Mackenzie Blackwood has looked since returning from injury, Logan Thompson continuing to post outrageous numbers, and the top of the Vezina conversation at this point. 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 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 guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dec 10, 202551 min