The Hockey PDOcast

Bret Hedican joins the show to discuss how much the game and the demands of the defense position have changed since he came into the league. Plus, how the San Jose Sharks went about constructing their blueline, what it's like watching Brent Burns on a nightly basis, and some other quick-hitting topics about his time playing in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Difficulty evaluating defensemen 7:15 How the San Jose Sharks built their blueline 11:30 Brent Burns as a force of nature 14:40 The chicken vs. egg of winning and chemistry 19:15 Staying Power of Coaches in Modern NHL 22:15 Is Patrick Marleau a hall-of-famer? 24:20 Favourite defenseman to watch Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to discuss how well early-season numbers translate towards the rest of the season, the biggest surprises thus far, and where we most noticeably went right vs. wrong with our projections before the year. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 What early-season stats can tell us 2:45 New York Islanders struggles 8:50 How long can the Rangers keep scoring this often? 11:45 Bruins surprising depth 15:00 Flyers inability to get a save 18:30 Ottawa Senators under Guy Boucher 26:30 More concerned: Predators or Stars? 31:10 Winnipeg's young offensive talent Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss what the New York Islanders need to do to make sure they keep John Tavares, playing through early season shooting percentage fluctuations, and what he looks for when tuning in to a game. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 Deep dive on the New York Islanders struggles 10:35 Why do teams keep passing on P.A. Parenteau types? 14:27 Is the East better than the West right now? 17:10 Buying into teams exceeding preseason expectations 22:01 Young players having no leverage 27:45 Playing through a hot or cold streak 31:40 What to watch for when watching a game This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Bill West joins the show to discuss how Sidney Crosby is still holding onto his claim as the league's best player, how the Rangers are trying to emulate the Penguins style, and what it's been like covering Mike Sullivan. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Sidney Crosby is still the best 10:45 The difficult Metro Division 16:00 Creating a high number of scoring chances 21:00 Mike Sullivan's emergence from Tortorella's shadow 25:30 The battle for the crease This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help rank the Top 10 General Managers and the Top 10 Head Coaches. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 Honourable Mentions 6:00 Bob Murray's rough summer 10:00 Building the Washington Capitals 13:30 Young GMs rising 18:15 Jim Nill's trading record 20:30 David Poile's makeover 22:15 The cream of the crop 25:30 Coaches Intro/Honourable Mentions 30:00 Young coaches 32:00 Ken Hitchcock's longevity 35:45 Alain Vigneault's pet projects 40:30 Peter Laviolette's omission 45:15 Carlyle vs. Tortorella This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Nick Mercadante joins the show to help rank the best puck-stoppers in the game. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:45 Methodology for the rankings 8:30 Win Threshold Percentage and Loss Threshold % 18:30 Andrei Vasilevskiy's rising star 20:15 Roberto Luongo is still good 27:45 Braden Holtby vs. Tuukka Rask 30:30 Jonathan Quick? 38:30 Brian Elliott's sneaky efficiency 40:45 Another Steve Mason diatribe 43:00 The Top 3 This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show for an early season edition of the Legit-O-Meter and Panic Meter, in which we try to figure out how sustainable the surprises thus far are moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 The spike in scoring 6:00 The Rangers rolling 4 skilled lines 10:00 How legit are the Oilers? 15:00 How worried should we be about Freddie Anderson? 22:30 The ghosts of Pavelec and Cam Ward 27:30 The California Teams This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to continue our Top 10 series, this time focusing in on the best defencemen in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:43 Honourable mentions 5:02 Shea Weber's omission 7:45 Anaheim starting the year without Lindholm 11:30 Washington's best defenceman 13:00 John Klingberg personifies the Dallas Stars 16:00 OEL being overlooked down in Arizona 18:20 The overwhelming force that is Brent Burns 22:18 Why don't people take Shattenkirk seriously? 24:35 The hate has gone too far on Drew Doughty 28:30 Kris Letang does everything for the Penguins 31:30 The Top 4 This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Andrew Berkshire makes his return to the show to help rank the top 10 left wingers and top 10 right wingers in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 Matt Duchene and Jaromir Jagr 4:00 Brendan Gallagher 7:00 Mark Stone, Tyler Toffoli and Jakub Voracek 11:45 Nikita Kucherov 17:30 Blake Wheeler and Joe Pavelski 20:45 The top tier of Right Wingers 25:00 Freshbooks read 26:00 Left Wingers introduction 30:45 Jaden Schwartz 31:45 Brad Marchand Johnny Gaudreau 35:00 Mike Hoffman 37:30 Max Pacioretty and Tomas Tatar 42:45 Filip Forsberg and Taylor Hall 47:30 Alex Ovechkin 52:00 Jamie Benn This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help construct a list of the top 10 players currently playing the center position in the NHL. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:30 Number 10 6:30 Number 9 8:30 Number 8 10:30 Number 7 and Number 6 17:30 Numbers 5, 4, and 3 23:30 Number 2 30:00 Number 1 32:30 Honourable Mentions This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jeff Marek joins the show to help count down this season's most watchable teams from 30 to 1. Much like last season, the premise is as follows: "If you’re sitting down on a random Thursday night and there’s a ton of hockey on to choose from, which teams are you prioritizing seeing (all other things being equal, and rooting allegiances aside)? Talent is obviously king, but style and likelihood of engaging in a back-and-forth, fast-paced affair is just as important. Remember: sometimes being a very successful hockey team in terms of wins and losses and your place in these rankings can be inversely related." Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:45 Cellar-dwelling Vancouver Canucks 9:00 Flawed upstarts 12:30 Teams lacking puck-movers 18:30 John Tavares Appreciation 26:00 The Ducks under Carlyle 40:00 Downfall of the Chicago Hawks 45:00 Minnesota's chess pieces 54:45 Marek's love for the Hurricanes 67:00 New Look Colorado Avalanche 70:00 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 75:00 High flying Jets 78:30 Eastern Conference Cream of the Crop 82:30 #1 Most Watchable Team This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Rob Pizzola joins the show to help break down the Over/Under season-long point totals for all 30 teams this coming season. From a betting perspective which teams provide the best opportunity for value, and which ones should you stay away from? Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 The Randy Carlyle Effect 5:00 Alberta Teams 7:00 One more year of losing for Arizona? 10:00 Early season parity 14:00 Carolina Hurricanes done in by goaltending 16:30 The cream of the crop 19:45 Western Conference supremacy 22:45 How much better will the Leafs be? 27:30 Noteworthy highs or lows This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Micah Blake McCurdy joins the show to help preview the upcoming season, and predict how the standings will wind up shaking out using his new model. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Predictive Models 7:30 Coaching influence on predictions 18:30 How much better can the Avalanche get? 26:30 California Teams vs. The Oilers 28:20 Can the Predators take the West? 30:45 Signs of decline for the Blackhawks 32:15 Rangers & Canadiens being reliant on goaltending This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed straight from this website. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Corey Sznajder joins the show to discuss tracking the 2016 postseason, which microstats are most important and how they should be incorporated into evaluations, and what all of it says about various individual defensemen across the league. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:40 Jogging memories of the 2016 postseason 10:20 Primary Shot Contribution Percentage 13:50 Jon Cooper's deployment of defensemen 19:15 The Kris Russell conundrum 31:45 Defending zone entries against This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show are greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Garret Hohl joins the show to discuss a wide array of Winnipeg Jets-centric topics including Jacob Trouba's trade demands, Ondrej Pavelec once again figuring to be the downfall of the team, and what we can reasonably expect from Patrik Laine in his first season. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:38 Jacob Trouba's performance to-date 5:20 The problem with evaluations using box car stats 10:10 Logical trading partners for the Jets 14:00 Winnipeg's bizarre infatuation with Ondrej Pavelec 21:30 The Patrik Laine hype train 27:05 Optimizing your bottom-6 forward group 29:45 Tracking stats in the AHL This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Peters joins the show to discuss who's to blame for Team USA crashing and burning in the World Cup of Hockey, and what's behind Team Europe's improbable run to the final. Here's a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:11 World Cup of Hockey surprisingly entertaining 5:28 Who's to blame for Team USA's failure 7:00 The infatuation with '96 9:48 Roster construction in a short tournament 12:20 Dean Lombardi empowering John Tortorella 16:00 Is Tortorella in 'The Tyson Zone'? 22:10 Team Europe's improbable run 25:50 Anze Kopitar getting his due This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss The Patrick Roy Era following his decision to step down from his job with the Colorado Avalanche, the organization's surprisingly shrewd summer, and where they go from here. We also look into the perpetual blame game taking place in Edmonton, and chat about Jimmy Vesey's options. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:08 Patrick Roy's last stand 2:59 Colorado's smart moves this summer 7:38 Roy's outdated tactics as a coach 15:40 Who will the Avalanche hire next? 21:11 A quick rundown of Edmonton's offseason 22:20 The Taylor Hall smear campaign 32:38 Jimmy Vesey's rights as a college free agent Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss how the media can continue to tell more interesting stories using numbers on every medium, but particularly the last great frontier: television. We also chat about the right vs. wrong way to go about assembling an analytics staff in your front office, and which direction Las Vegas will go in with its draft picks come expansion time. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 The news cycle grinding to a screeching halt 4:00 How to seamlessly incorporate numbers into your work 7:20 Improving television broadcasts 13:20 Building a cohesive and well-rounded front office 26:00 The expansion draft strategy for Las Vegas Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Nick Mercadante and Patrick Kearns join the show to discuss the imbalance the New York Rangers face between their personnel and their desired strategy, whether Alain Vigneault is underrated or overrated, and the heavy demands being placed on Henrik Lundqvist's shoulders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Setting the scene 6:00 The Rangers blueline woes 18:00 Developing young players 24:00 Where does Alain Vigneault rank amongst coaches? 38:00 Henrik Lundqvist's unenviable job 42:00 RIT Hockey Analytics Conference Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Andrew Berkshire and Jack Han join the show to discuss how the Montreal Canadiens will need to adjust to life without PK Subban, weigh the pros and cons of Shea Weber's game, and look at how video work and data is the next frontier for analysis. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Using video analysis to evaluate systems 8:00 The PK Subban trade 16:30 Optimizing Shea Weber's talents 22:00 Michel Therrien's Zone Exit strategy Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Corey Pronman joins the show to help preview the upcoming draft by diving head-first into the Laine vs. Matthews debate atop the board, mulling over the options after the top 3, and pulling back the curtain on how he puts together his top 100 rankings this time of year. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:00 The Laine v Matthews Debate 8:30 Defining "Hockey Sense" 14:00 The drop in talent tiers 19:30 The Russian Factor 25:30 The Ranking Process 33:45 Using stats for prospect analysis Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help sort through which free agents you'd like to stay away from, which ones you'd like to target, and which ones could provide the best bang for your buck. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 The Pros vs. Cons of paying Steven Stamkos 4:40 Does Stamkos make sense for the Leafs? 6:41 Aging forwards with red flags 13:45 The glut of intriguing middle-6 wingers 22:40 The questionable crop of available defensemen 29:25 Searching high and low for right-handed shots 35:40 Finding your starting goalie outside of free agency 38:46 Shopping in the bargain bin section Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new ones as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss Chicago's continued purging of talent due to cap troubles, the special group of young talent the Hurricanes are slowly putting together, and what possible reasons the Ducks could have for going back to the Randy Carlyle Well. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:30 Trade involving the Blackhawks and Canes 8:00 Stan Bowman working around the cap 13:30 Carolina's young core talent 21:00 Why did the Ducks go back to Carlyle? 31:45 Expansion Draft fodder Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss how the unique pace the Penguins are playing with has caused the Sharks all sorts of problems, what he'd say to his players to keep them consistently playing the same way regardless of the score, and just how much of a home ice advantage a potential team located in Las Vegas will have. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:20 Seeing Playoff Beards in the flesh 1:45 Skating fast vs. Playing fast 8:00 Combatting Score Effects 14:00 Redefining 'Stay-at-Home' Defensemen 20:30 Adjustments for the Sharks 26:00 Conn Smythe Candidates 31:00 A Las Vegas team's home ice advantage Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss his takeaways from the recent Draft Combine, and whether the NHL robot factory will eventually get its hands on Patrik Laine. We also get into some draft theory with regards to taking chances on higher upside players, and why the Sharks haven't been able to keep up with the Penguins. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:25 Prep work for a typical podcast 3:55 The Theo Peckham Story 7:12 Not putting too much stock into the Combine 13:15 Patrik Laine not being turned into an NHL robot 21:30 Drafting smaller, higher skill players 26:00 NHL teams hiring their AHL coaches 30:28 San Jose's inability to adapt to Pittsburgh's speed 35:32 The poor ice surface in June Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Bill West joins the show to help discuss how the Penguins won the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals, who deserves the most credit for the way they turned their season around, and what the Sharks can do to get back into the series. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Phil Kessel's interactions with media 5:00 Kessel's omission from Team USA 9:00 Getting players to talk about numbers 13:30 The job Mike Sullivan has done 17:00 Getting out from Tortorella's shadow 21:00 How to divvy up the credit for the success 24:00 Adjustments Sharks can make 32:50 The Ben Lovejoy and Ian Cole pairing 34:40 What to look for in the next few games Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Uffe Bodin joins the show to discuss what he saw covering the World Championships in Russia, the differences between Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine as players, and the trials and tribulations of following the NHL from overseas. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Watching Matthews and Laine up close at the World Championships 4:55 The rivalry between Sweden and Finland 7:00 Building excitement for the World Cup 9:00 Team Sweden picking Niklas Kronwall over better alternatives 15:00 Roster construction theory for short tournaments 18:20 The next generation of Swedish goalies 20:45 Victor Hedman's remarkable postseason 24:11 The life of an NHL fan overseas 28:00 The Swedish Hockey League's adoption of analytics Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, and also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the dire situation in Vancouver following another puzzling move by the Canucks, how the Penguins managed to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, where the Lightning go from here. Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss this year's Memorial Cup, how dominant Mitch Marner and the London Knights have been, and some half-baked ideas for how to improve the on-ice product moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Former players as broadcasters 6:00 Memorial Cup Coverage 9:00 Mitch Marner's dazzling play 16:30 Draft eligibility 24:00 Rule change ideas 41:30 San Jose Sharks storylines 47:00 Viewing Junior Hockey differently Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss how much seasoning goalies should ideally get in the minors, the upper limit for how many games a goalie should start in the regular season, and the next frontier for evaluating goalie performance quantitatively. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:51 Giving goalies time to mature in the AHL 5:20 The human element of the position 7:54 Squeezing more value out of ELCs 15:22 Vasilevskiy's strange path this season 17:15 Ideal workload over the course of a season 21:13 This year's crop of available goalies 26:30 Using bad goalies to subtly tank 29:40 Plans this summer to create new tools Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help unpack all of the action Round 2 of the NHL playoffs brought us, and look at what to expect from the respective conference finals matchups. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Victor Hedman's dominance 5:00 How Tampa Bay has overcome injuries 8:30 A Different Penguins Team 12:00 Phil Kessel busting lazy narratives 14:30 Matt Murray's rise to stardom 18:30 Capitals need to stay the course 22:30 St Louis Blues 29:00 Stars issues in net 35:00 Where the Predators go from here 39:00 The Sharks lethal power play 48:15 Oilers pursuit of defensemen Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

With the league steadily announcing the finalists for the various individual awards up for voting this season, Chris Johnston joins the show to help shed some light on how he filled out his personal ballot. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Methodology for filling out ballot 2:21 The Selke Trophy 7:00 The Calder Trophy 13:30 The Norris Trophy 19:18 Kris Letang's suspension 23:20 The Jack Adams Curse 26:30 Bruce Boudreau's next job 31:30 The Vezina Trophy 37:10 The Hart Trophy Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Pat Holden joins the show to share his own first-hand experiences of life before, during, and after having Bruce Boudreau as his team's head coach. We also discuss what we're looking for in the Penguins/Capitals series, where subtle advantages for either team can be had, and whether Tom Wilson is crossing the line. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Bruce Boudreau's coaching résumé 9:30 Penguins and Capitals Xs and Os 16:45 Tom Wilson's shenanigans 22:30 Andre Burakovsky's breakout Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Mike Johnson joins the show to discuss how the San Jose Sharks and St.Louis Blues each finally got over the hump, whether there's a quick and easy fix to the league's review problems, and what we're looking forward to seeing in round 2. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 How the Sharks beat the Kings 14:00 The Coach's Challenge 19:20 The good and bad of Ken Hitchcock 30:50 Ducks and Predators being overshadowed 37:50 The potential of Penguins vs. Capitals 41:00 Can the Islanders take advantage of the Lightning? Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed right here on the website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Nick Mercadante joins the show to react to the New York Rangers meekly bowing out of the opening round of the playoffs with the visuals of the Penguins skating laps around them fresh on the mind. We discuss where they go from here, whether Alain Vigneault is still the man for the job, and how blaming Henrik Lundqvist for the loss is missing the forest for the trees. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:40 The fresh wounds of the Rangers playoff exit 4:30 The overrealiance on Henrik Lundqvist 7:32 The pros and cons of Alain Vigneault 11:05 The untapped potential of Kevin Hayes 16:31 Fixing the Rangers this summer 19:40 The curious case of Jonathan Quick 26:45 The flawed idea behind "timely saves" 32:50 Introducing Win Threshold % 38:30 Boom or bust vs. Consistency Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show live from a New York Rangers practice at Madison Square Garden to go around the league and discuss the main storylines stemming from every series to-date. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Penguins vs. Rangers 5:45 Evgeni Malkin's deployment 11:00 Rick Nash's poor luck 12:45 Panthers vs. Islanders 16:45 Lightning vs. Red Wings 19:20 Capitals vs. Flyers 20:30 Sharks vs. Kings 26:40 Stars vs. Wild 30:00 Playoff Seeding 34:10 Blues vs. Blackhawks Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Arik Parnass joins the show to discuss how the importance of special teams execution has carried over from the regular season to the playoffs. We discuss how the disparity in power play efficiency has broken up the series for the Capitals, the changes the Lightning have made without Steven Stamkos, and a quick fix solution for the Islanders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:30 Philadelphia's march to the penalty box 4:00 Introducing ZEFR Rate 11:30 Going 6-on-4 late in games 13:45 Lightning powerplay Changes 17:45 What makes the Sharks power play tick 19:45 Fixing the Islanders 25:30 The importance of special teams Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jon Press from Japers Rink joins the show to discuss how the Capitals were victimized by the NHL's ongoing search for rivalries, and whether this is the best team they've assembled in Washington while Ovechkin has been there. Then Thomas Drance joins us from sunny Florida to help pinpoint the distinct points in the season in which the Panthers improved their play, and try to figure out why there was such a big divide between talent and results for the New York Islanders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:35 Capitals drawing a tough opponent 2:43 Washington's second half malaise 10:01 Evgeny Kuznetsov's emergence 12:15 The playoff elephant in the room 19:52 Intriguing Panthers and Islanders storylines 21:39 The back-to-back effect 23:06 In-season personnel adjustments 27:03 Islanders underwhelming season 29:42 How much is coaching to blame? Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jen Lute Costella, Adam Gretz, and Prashanth Iyer all join the show to help preview the upcoming playoff matchups, providing perspective on the teams they've been covering closely all year. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:36 Blackhawkvs vs. Blues 17:08 Penguins vs. Rangers 36:30 Red Wings vs. Lightning Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jeff Marek joins the show to help perform an autopsy on this year's Colorado Avalanche, weigh the pros and cons of the current draft structure, and take a look at prospects will be worth following in the next couple of week. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:45 The grind of the 82 game season 8:45 How much of the blame should Patrick Roy take? 26:00 Coaches potentially available this summer 31:30 The pros vs. cons of the draft system 44:00 Line changes 47:15 CHL Playoffs 50:30 The Memorial Cup Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Thomas Drance joins the to discuss how the Vancouver Canucks went from winning the Presidents' Trophy to being one of the worst teams in the league in just 4 years, with the bottom particularly falling out on them this season. We also look into how he'll approach filling out his awards ballot, and give advice on how to break into this industry. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 7:00 Jim Benning's tenure 12:15 Ownership Meddling 14:20 The Gold Plan 19:00 The NHL Awards ballot 30:45 Hockey blogging Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Seth Partnow joins the show for a big picture discussion about where hockey is right now compared to the other major sports in terms of its tools for analysis, and how it can cover that ground moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:10 Hockey catching up to the other sports 6:28 Misapplication of new information 9:30 Predictive vs. Descriptive 12:25 Tracking data 16:55 Teams incorporating analytics into decisions 19:24 Offense and Defense merging together 22:09 Putting pucks on net 27:37 Intangibles 32:24 Evaluating the play of defensemen 40:40 The concept of luck *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

The Official Colour Commentator of The Hockey PDOcast Mike Johnson joins the show to help answer a wide array of listener questions. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:08 The playoff path for the Penguins 7:28 The St.Louis Blues as sleepers 12:00 Ken Hitchcock and Bruce Boudreau 15:12 Incorporating analytics into broadcasts 19:45 The preparation for a game 22:30 A coach's obsession with faceoffs 26:30 The numbers players look at 33:30 Upcoming games Mike is covering *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss Jimmy Vesey's decision to leave the Nashville Predators at the altar, and where both parties go from here. We also dive into how likely the Oilers are to make a big trade this summer, why Eugene Melnyk is the person to blame for the Senators struggles, and Vinny Lecavalier aging like a fine wine. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:20 Jimmy Vesey's decision 12:00 Nail Yakupov's trade demand 22:00 Eugene Melnyk rant 31:45 Vincent Lecavalier provides Dimitri joy *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Arik Parnass joins the show to discuss what he saw and heard at the Sloan Analytics Conference. How far has the NHL come over the years, and how big is the gap it still needs to fill to catch up with all of the other major sports? We also check back in with his Special Teams Project, looking at how Shayne Gostisbehere has rejuvenated the Flyers, whether drop passes in the neutral are effective, and how the Ducks are firing on all cylinders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:40 Sloan Analytics Conference 15:00 Teams integrating analytics 18:00 Gostisbehere's remarkable run 26:40 Best ways to enter the zone 29:00 Anaheim's special teams dominance *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Sean McIndoe joins the show to help unpack the Norris Trophy debate, including debunking the myths that Drew Doughty has been snubbed in years past and that Erik Karlsson is a one-dimensional player. We also discuss the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the NHL system incentivizing teams to bottom out, and the playoff races to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:55 The Norris Trophy 15:30 Teams bottoming out 25:10 The late run by the Flyers 29:20 Potential 1st round matchups 32:30 The playoff roadblocks for the Sharks *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to help cut down the list of teams we can realistically consider to be Stanley Cup contenders this postseason. Here’s a rundown of the topics covered: 2:56 The Fringe Teams 7:20 The Blues are stuck in no man's land 11:30 Henrik Lundqvist raises New York's baseline 15:00 The Penguins without Evgeni Malkin 22:00 The streak the Ducks are on 28:10 The Lightning flying under the radar 31:40 The wide range of outcomes for the Stars 38:10 The best Capitals team in the Ovechkin Era 41:20 The Blackhawks and the Kings *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). *Also sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Gus Katsaros joins the show to discuss how scouting has changed over the years, where it's headed, and the challenge finding a balance between quantitative and qualitative evaluation. Here’s a rundown of the topics covered: 2:30 Finding a balance between data analysis and the eye test 6:00 Entire organization being on same page 9:00 Misconceptions about scouting 13:45 Overvaluing the wrong skills 19:20 Hockey Sense 26:00 Integration of Analysis 29:00 Divide between perceived skills and on-ice results 35:40 The Passing Project *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave a glowing review. *This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). *Also sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the fallout of the Dennis Wideman arbitration process, from which essentially everyone involved came out looking bad. Then Emmanuel Perry comes on to discuss the emergence of his newest hockey stats website. Here's a rundown of the topics covered: 0:00 State of the Union 2:45 The Dennis Wideman arbitration process 13:00 Lull in action since the trade deadline 17:00 Should the Penguins and Leafs make a trade 21:20 How long is Patrick Roy's leash 27:00 GM Meetings 31:12 Corsica Intro 38:45 Mike Hoffman offer sheet potential See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

With the preliminary rosters for the World Cup of Hockey being announced, Jeff Marek joins the show to help dissect Team Canada, Team North America, and Team Russia. Then we rang Jen Lute Costella up to discuss Team USA's roster and their chances in the tournament. 01:47 - Trade Deadline Day at the Sportsnet studio 05:29 - 'The Sochi Model' for roster construction 08:48 - Injury risk scaring off players from future participation 13:09 - Which Canadian goalie is 2nd in line behind Carey Price 15:19 - Shea Weber being picked over PK Subban 18:14 - The conservative nature of Hockey Canada 23:40 - Brent Burns' value as a defenseman vs. a forward 28:51 - The 3 remaining spots on the Canadian blueline 31:06 - The Canadian tradition of centers sliding over to the wing 32:51 - The biggest omissions from the first 16 invites 35:11 - The speed of the U23 version of Team North America 37:54 - Connor McDavid and Dylan Larkin 41:20 - Sean Couturier's inevitable breakout 42:56 - The disparity in talent between Russia's forwards and defense 46:05 - Players from the KHL being eligible 53:22 - Freshbooks Live Read 54:21 - Jen Lute Costella intro 55:00 - Team USA needing more goal scoring 59:50 - The divide between John Carlson's numbers and the eye test 1:03:43 - Jonathan Quick starting over Cory Schneider 1:09:40 - Handicapping Team USA's chances in the tournament 1:10:23 - How the Blackhawks have regained their form *Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to not only subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new shows as they’re released, but also take a minute to leave us a glowing review. *This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with running a small business. They’re currently offering a free 30-day trial to listeners of our show at Freshbooks.com/PDOcast (just remember to enter “Hockey PDOcast” in the ‘How You Heard About Us’ section). *Also sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $20 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.