Episodes
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to talk about the Canucks playing style, how they’re generating the results they have, and what it’ll look like in a playoff setting against different opponents. Then they talk about the good and bad in New Jersey, and how situation plus usage can dramatically impact a player’s results.
Published 03/15/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Detroit's recent struggles without Dylan Larkin, and the lack of cohesion between the Red Wings NHL lineup and drafting under Yzerman. Then they talk about Jake Oettinger's troubles, how Dallas can fix it, and why they need to do so before it's too late.
Published 03/15/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the importance of goalies playing the puck, AHL netminders to keep an eye on moving forward, and why some teams just seem to keep finding talent at the position so much more often than others. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 03/13/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about the impressive start to Logan Stankoven's NHL career, the way he's turned perceived weaknesses into functional strengths on the ice, and how the Stars are able to develop the players they draft by immediately putting them in a position to succeed. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 03/12/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on this year’s trade deadline by summing up what the top ten teams in the league did with one word.
Published 03/11/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to talk about the biggest stories from this year's trade deadline. If you'd like to join the conversation, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84
Published 03/09/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Meghan Angley and AJ Haefele for an emergency episode to break down Colorado's two big trades on Wednesday, the logic behind doing them as a tandem, and the impact they'll have on the Avalanche's outlook for both the rest of the year and into the future. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 03/07/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to give a behind-the-scenes look at what trade deadline week is like for teams, how the process of putting together a deal unfolds, and the dynamics at play for negotiating long-term extensions with young players on their second deals. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty
Published 03/06/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about how the Blue Jackets are (mis)using Voronkov and their Russian Line, what changes we can expect from the Devils following Lindy Ruff's firing, the job Andrew Brunette has done in Nashville, and quantifying impact by defensemen. This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 03/05/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Danny Shirey to unpack where things have gone wrong again for the Penguins this season, and how much of the blame for the way they're playing should go to the players and the front office that brought them in vs. the coach for the way he's using them.
Published 03/04/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Simon Nemec's rookie season in New Jersey, the things he's doing to drive such positive offensive results for the Devils, and the future of the defense position.
Published 02/29/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser for this year's edition of the 'trades we'd like to see' extravaganza ahead of the 2024 deadline.
Published 02/29/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Jack Fraser for this year's edition of the 'trades we'd like to see' extravaganza ahead of the 2024 deadline.
Published 02/29/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to talk about the good vibes in Detroit, the bad vibes in New Jersey, and the teams to keep an eye on ahead of this year's trade deadline. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 02/26/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Sidney Crosby's ability to keep adding things to his game over the years, that impact on the next generation of superstars, and the skills that have allowed him to continue to dominate this season.
Published 02/23/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Julian McKenzie to talk about the Calgary Flames, the challenges of trying to keep playing competitive games while having all of your players in trade rumours, and how those most notable players like Hanifin, Tanev, and Markstrom have been performing this season.
Published 02/23/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to talk about teams with big decisions to make about the direction they're going in at this year's deadline, like the Devils and seemingly everyone battling for the second wild card spot in the West. They also get into Auston Matthews' goal scoring, Matty Beniers' defensive game, and which veteran forward the Stars should prioritize this summer. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.
Published 02/20/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to peel back all of the layers of Jarmo Kekäläinen's firing this week. They look at the particularly interesting timing of the move, what the next Blue Jackets GM is inheriting when they take over, and the job they have ahead for them.
Published 02/16/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about how elite shooters are forcing goalies to adjust with their new approach to beating them, the season Jacob Markstrom is having, and the best fits for a team like the Devils ahead of the deadline.
Published 02/16/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Leon Draisaitl’s diverse skill set and offensive genius. They talk about his interactions with defenders, his unique shooting style, the benefits of where he fires from, and how he sets the table for teammates. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty
Published 02/14/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Chris Meaney to help you with your fantasy teams by highlighting some players that could benefit from improved situations down the stretch.
Published 02/10/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Mo Seider's extreme usage this season, the divisive opinions it's created about his performance, and balancing best interests long-term of the player vs. the short-term needs of the team. They also take some mailbag questions about how the NHL schedules start times, and players switching agents during the season.
Published 02/09/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Thomas Harley's emergence this season, his unique offensive skillset, and how it's been a perfect fit for the way the Dallas Stars attack as a team.
Published 02/06/24
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to answer your mailbag questions about All-Star weekend, utilization of private stats companies, and aging curves for players.
Published 02/05/24
DImitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss Sean Monahan going to the Jets, the Kings making a coaching change, and the Canucks being a buyer this season.
Published 02/02/24