The Hockey PDOcast

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Mike Johnson to talk about a variety of topics based on our early season viewings. We get into the Leafs, the strength of the Atlantic, how the Hurricanes demoralize opponents, why young teams tend to struggle defensively, and the keys to having an effective power play.There will be a couple of new episodes each week that will be Patreon-exclusive only for our subscribers, and won't be appearing on the free feed. To gain access to all of that content make sure you've subscribed to the PDOcast's Patreon. The subscription provides you with the ad-free version of every single episode we do this season, and they will be available for you to listen as soon as we're done recording.I'd also recommend subscribing to our Youtube channel. We'll be posting full shows on there more regularly this season so that you can watch along with us. I'm hoping to grow the channel this year, so each subscription, like, and comment is greatly appreciated.We've also finally got some merch available for our listeners! If you'd like to get your hands on a PDOcast shirt or hat to rep the show, you can do so here. We've recently added a really fun new option on there to celebrate the start of the season. If you've already subscribed to the Patreon, one of the perks that comes with it is that you get a discount on all of the show merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to break down Connor Hellebuyck's tendencies as a goalie, the fit between his game and the way the Devils play, and the remaining alternatives at the position for other teams that could still be looking for an upgrade.There will be a couple of new episodes each week that will be Patreon-exclusive only for our subscribers, and won't be appearing on the free feed. To gain access to all of that content make sure you've subscribed to the PDOcast's Patreon. The subscription provides you with the ad-free version of every single episode we do this season, and they will be available for you to listen as soon as we're done recording.I'd also recommend subscribing to our Youtube channel. We'll be posting full shows on there more regularly this season so that you can watch along with us. I'm hoping to grow the channel this year, so each subscription, like, and comment is greatly appreciated.We've also finally got some merch available for our listeners! If you'd like to get your hands on a PDOcast shirt or hat to rep the show, you can do so here. We've recently added a really fun new option on there to celebrate the start of the season. If you've already subscribed to the Patreon, one of the perks that comes with it is that you get a discount on all of the show merch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Johnston, an NHL insider and TSN analyst, joins the discussion on how early-season results could reshape the trade market. They explore Utah’s blockbuster ambitions, Dylan Larkin’s future, Carolina’s pursuit of Connor Hellebuyck, Toronto’s defensive troubles, Erik Karlsson’s potential availability, and Buffalo’s goaltending dilemma. The conversation also examines Winnipeg’s standoff and the pressure building in Columbus, Boston, and Pittsburgh.

Jack Han, a hockey analyst, consultant, and author behind the Hockey Tactics newsletter, joins a mailbag discussion on the Devils’ baffling finishing woes and the gap between process and results. They examine Edmonton’s star-heavy deployment, Auston Matthews’ resurgence, McKenna’s daring creativity, special-teams trends, and how player tracking can reveal hidden defensive mistakes and impact.

Chris Meaney, a hockey and fantasy sports analyst known for NHL evaluations, projections, and betting insights, joins a deep dive into early-season usage. They spotlight Cole Perfetti’s breakout role, Vasily Podkolzin beside Edmonton’s stars, emerging opportunities in New Jersey and Tampa Bay, Buffalo’s young talent, and Carolina’s underrated trio. Plenty of deep-league names and injury-driven fantasy targets round out the discussion.

Harman Dayal, a hockey writer and NHL analyst for The Athletic, joins a lively tour of the league’s 13 most watchable teams. They explore Toronto’s high-stakes makeover, Utah and Montreal’s electric young cores, Edmonton’s never-safe games, San Jose’s chaotic experiment, and Colorado’s relentless attack. Dallas, New Jersey, Buffalo, Anaheim, Tampa Bay, Washington, and Minnesota also make the cut.

Harman Dayal, a Canadian hockey writer and NHL analyst, joins a lively tour through teams ranked 32nd to 14th in the season’s watchability rankings. They debate Vancouver’s rebuild, Chicago’s Bedard-fueled intrigue, Detroit’s brewing drama, Pittsburgh’s entertaining sunset, and Carolina’s relentless machine. Along the way: thin rosters, coaching changes, breakout candidates, and teams whose chaos may be impossible to ignore.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Bill Armstrong and John Matisz to wrap up this year's Summer Series with a chat about the value of having your core players already signed long-term in this current market, Utah's plan for building on last year's playoff appearance, their offseason moves, and finding ways to keep integrating young players into an already competitive lineup.There will be a couple of new episodes each week that will be Patreon-exclusive only for our subscribers, and won't be appearing on the free feed. To gain access to all of that content make sure you've subscribed to the PDOcast's Patreon. The subscription provides you with the ad-free version of every single episode we do this season, and they will be available for you to listen as soon as we're done recording.We've also finally got some merch available for our listeners! If you'd like to get your hands on a PDOcast shirt or hat to rep the show, you can do so here. We've recently added a really fun new option on there to celebrate the start of the season. If you've already subscribed to the Patreon, one of the perks that comes with it is that you get a discount on all of the show merch.I'd also recommend subscribing to our Youtube channel. We'll be posting full shows on there more regularly this season so that you can watch along with us. I'm hoping to grow the channel this year, so each subscription, like, and comment is greatly appreciated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to put together a list of goalies we're excited about this season. The list includes goalies who could break out this year, have already recently broken out and are now looking to cement their status with even more opportunity, have something important to prove in their current situation, or are ones we're just generally looking forward to watching.There will be a couple of new episodes each week that will be Patreon-exclusive only for our subscribers, and won't be appearing on the free feed. To gain access to all of that content make sure you've subscribed to the PDOcast's Patreon. The subscription provides you with the ad-free version of every single episode we do this season, and they will be available for you to listen as soon as we're done recording.We've also finally got some merch available for our listeners! If you'd like to get your hands on a PDOcast shirt or hat to rep the show, you can do so here. We've recently added a really fun new option on there to celebrate the start of the season. If you've already subscribed to the Patreon, one of the perks that comes with it is that you get a discount on all of the show merch.I'd also recommend subscribing to our Youtube channel. We'll be posting full shows on there more regularly this season so that you can watch along with us. I'm hoping to grow the channel this year, so each subscription, like, and comment is greatly appreciated.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kyle Raftis and John Matisz to discuss the impact new NCAA rules have had on team building at the CHL level, different development paths for young players, the way Brady Martin and Chase Reid's stock rose the past two seasons, communication with NHL teams about the prospects they've drafted, transferable skills from major junior to pro hockey, CHL trades involving a million future draft picks, and the Soo's utilization of analytics.There will be a couple of new episodes each week that will be Patreon-exclusive only for our subscribers, which means that they won't be appearing on this free feed. To gain access to all of that content make sure you've subscribed to the PDOcast's Patreon. The subscription provides you with the ad-free version of every single episode we do this season, and they will be available for you to listen as soon as we're done recording.We've also finally got some merch available for our listeners! If you'd like to get your hands on a PDOcast shirt or hat to rep the show, you can do so here. If you've already subscribed to the Patreon, one of the perks that comes with it is that you get a discount on all of the show merch.I'd also recommend subscribing to our Youtube channel. We'll be posting full shows on there more regularly this season so that you can watch along with us. I'm hoping to grow the channel this year, so each subscription, like, and comment is greatly appreciated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.