Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to take a closer look at what the Canucks did in Game 5 to get an edge on the Oilers, the job they’ve done defending Connor McDavid, Ekholm’s importance to the entire operation atop Edmonton’s lineup, what to look for in Game 6. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to talk about how the Rangers were able to finish off the Hurricanes in Game 6, where Carolina goes from here after yet another playoff disappointment, and help answer a bunch of mailbag questions from the listeners. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to break down how the Avalanche were able to extend their series against the Stars, the adjustments they made to win Game 5, and the key factors to watch for heading into Game 6. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by sign…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to catch up on what we saw in each playoff series over the course of the weekend. 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 ex…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to work through the first two games of Avalanche vs. Stars, the key head to head matchups we've seen so far, and what to watch for as the series moves to Colorado. 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 Ho…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down what they saw from Game 1 of Canucks vs. Oilers, and the matchups that’ll determine how the rest of the series plays out. 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:…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Jeremy Swayman’s start to the postseason, Igor Shesterkin’s success vs. the Hurricanes, and the impact that team’s passing up potential shot volume for specific scoring chances is having on goalies If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over o…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to help preview every round two matchup. They look at the strengths, weaknesses, exploitable tactics, and things to watch for in every series. 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 her…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the Leafs forcing Game 7, how Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are handling it, the shots on goal vs. scoring chance paradigm shift in the playoffs this year, how the Stars are using young players, and Rod Brind'Amour's contract status. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to break down the first five games the Stars and Golden Knights have played against each other. They look at how Dallas has been able to fight back in the series after going down 2-0, the massive contributions they've gotten from Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven, and the factors that'll play a decidin…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to talk about Colorado's dominant round one performance against Winnipeg, the things the Avalanche did so well in the series, and where things went wrong for the Jets. 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 …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down what we saw over the weekend in the Bruins vs. Leafs and Oilers vs. Kings matchups, and how they've highlighted the differences in creating offense in the playoffs compared to the regular season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the first three games of Canucks vs. Predators, the game scripts we're seeing so far and how they've been by design, and adjustments moving forward that could make a big difference in such a tight series. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to break down how the Panthers have dominated the Lightning despite what the scores in each game have suggested, and the little edges in the Bruins vs. Leafs series that have resulted in the only close Eastern Conference round 1 matchup. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the commun…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down the first two games of the Avalanche vs. Jets series, while taking a league wide view at the impact of forcing your opposition to change the way they play and strategies that seem to be especially effective in the postseason. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the co…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down last night's Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the series opener, including the things that Vegas did well, the questions that remain, and what Dallas can do to adjust offensively. Then they cover the rest of the biggest talking points from Monday nig…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason. (0:00) Lightning vs. Panthers (15:40) Hurricanes vs. Islanders (27:30) Leafs vs. Bruins (42:00) Rangers vs. Capitals (51:3…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason. (2:30) Avalanche vs. Jets (25:05) Canucks vs. Predators (37:35) Dallas Stars (43:55) Vegas Golden Knights If you'd like to…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the jump Alexis Lafrenière made this season, why his first couple of years in the NHL were so challenging, and how playing with Artemi Panarin has stylistically changed the way they both play to great effect. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the c…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about how the final playoff spots in the East were decided. Then they put a bow on the regular season by highlighting the most impactful individual performances with their All-NHL teams. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the com…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the most actionable pieces of NHL news from over the weekend. They break down the latest in the Eastern Conference wild card race, David Carle's coaching prospects after the job he did guiding Denver University to the NCAA title, and the impact of the Coyotes leaving Arizona from both a huma…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Matt Larkin to answer your listeners questions about criteria for Stanley Cup winners, the Islanders goaltending situation, players with the best vibes, and what to watch for as we enter the final week of the regular season. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on…

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

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

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

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to talk about last night's Stars vs. Avalanche game, the direct and indirect impact Chris Tanev has had on the way Dallas is playing, and their unique depth approach compared to most of the other top teams in the league. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're build…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down the current state of the Western Conference, how the teams at the top are playing right now, and the road map for them ahead of the postseason. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey …

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the good and the bad of the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, Kirill Marchenko's cool goal against Ilya Sorokin and the predicament shooters are now putting goalies in with increasing regularity, and the adjustments Roman Josi has made to his game this year to improve his offensive efficien…

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

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to take a look at how players who were moved at the trade deadline are fitting on their new teams, highlighting the ones that have had the biggest initial impact. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on D…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to answer listener questions about teams using three-goal systems, why being able to pick your opponent in this year's postseason would be especially intriguing, teams who have had the most disappointing seasons, and Nikolaj Ehlers' usage. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to part…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights, their series of moves at the deadline, and the dichotomy between the reality of how they've been playing recently vs. the idea of what they could eventually be in the postseason. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer mailbag questions about rebuilding teams taking next steps towards competitiveness, Macklin Celebrini's upside and future, and extreme cases of players or teams that confuse expected models. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, y…

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on this year’s trade deadline by summing up what the top ten teams in the league did with one word. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2Q…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro and John Matisz to talk about the biggest stories from this year's trade deadline. If you'd like to join the conversation, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's Discord server here:https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're bu…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Meghan Angley and AJ Haefele for an emergency episode to break down Colorado's two big trades on Wednesday, the logic behind doing them as a tandem, and the impact they'll have on the Avalanche's outlook for both the rest of the year and into the future. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. If you'd like to pa…

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

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

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Danny Shirey to unpack where things have gone wrong again for the Penguins this season, and how much of the blame for the way they're playing should go to the players and the front office that brought them in vs. the coach for the way he's using them. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the commu…

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Simon Nemec's rookie season in New Jersey, the things he's doing to drive such positive offensive results for the Devils, and the future of the defense position. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing …

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. 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/a2…

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. 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/a2…

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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by s…

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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over o…