

The Hockey PDOcast
Sportsnet
A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Stakes Tiers for Contenders This Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to work through their 'Stakes Tiers', ranking all of the top contenders by how much they have on the line this coming postseason.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 7, 2025 • 48min
Marty Necas’ First 7 Games in Colorado, and How He’s Fit With MacKinnon and the Avs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to talk about what we've seen from Marty Necas in his first 7 games with the Avalanche, how he's fit playing alongside Nathan MacKinnon, and how the early returns have been even more fun than we could've possibly imagined.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 7, 2025 • 55min
The Red Wings 20 Games Under Todd McLellan, and the Stars Trade Route
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to breakdown the changes the Red Wings have made since their coaching change, and how Todd McLellan has been able to get a 15-4-1 stretch out of them. Then they revisit the trade the Stars made last week, and Jim Nill's logic for going the route they did in acquiring Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the Sharks.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Feb 5, 2025 • 53min
Success of Next Gen Goalies, and Logan Thompson’s Remarkable Season
Kevin Woodley, a hockey analyst known for his insights on goaltending, dives into the success of young NHL goalies. He highlights the impressive rise of Spencer Knight and Jakob Dobish, discussing their unique challenges and path to stardom. The conversation covers how goaltenders are evolving in puck handling skills, spotlighting innovative strategies. Woodley also analyzes Logan Thompson's exceptional season, breaking down his advanced techniques and the influence of modern contracts on goalie expectations.

Feb 3, 2025 • 60min
Unpacking This Weekend’s Flurry of Trades, and the Stakes for the Jets This Season
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down this weekend's pair of Canucks trades, how the Stars decided to spend their cap space on, and why the Winnipeg Jets are in a spot where the stakes for them are especially high this season.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 31, 2025 • 52min
Breaking Down the Flyers Flames Trade, and Impact of Projected Cap Spike
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to unpack all of the most interesting components of Thursday night’s trade between the Flames and the Flyers, plus the news about the projected cap spike over the next three years and the impact it’ll have on the market.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 31, 2025 • 52min
Deep Diving Who the Dallas Stars Are Now, and Who They Could Be by the Deadline
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to deep dive what we've seen from the Dallas Stars so far this season, the strengths and weaknesses we've seen from them through the first 50 games, and the uncertainty that surrounds what they could look like due to injuries and trade deadline decisions.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 30, 2025 • 53min
Why Aliaksei Protas Is One of the Best Developing Stories in the NHL This Year
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk about Aliaksei Protas' development this year, and how it fits into the theme of the Washington Capitals hitting on every bet they make recently. They also talk about the wave of 6'6" players the NHL is seeing, and the next one that could be joining the mix in Washington. Then they get into updates regarding Four Nations roster changes, and mailbag questions about the Sharks rebuild.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 26, 2025 • 53min
Breaking Down Mikko Rantanen to the Canes, and Martin Necas to the Avs
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down this weekend's monster trade involving the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche, how Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas will fit on their new teams, and every important angle surrounding the deal.
If you'd like to gain access to the two extra shows we're doing each week this season, you can subscribe to our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/thehockeypdocast/membership If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan 25, 2025 • 42min
Mailbag Questions About Firing Cronin, JT Miller Trades, East Wild Card, and Dudes Who Rock
Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to answer your mailbag questions about how badly the Ducks need to make a coaching change, our picks for the East Wild Card race, the Canucks issues and JT Miller trades, and Dudes Who Rock.
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.


