The Hockey PDOcast

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Kyle Dubas to talk about how the combination of how increased financial flexibility for teams and a weaker UFA player class affected the trade market this summer, the unique challenges of retooling in the cap growth era, learning from past mistakes, getting the most out of the AHL as a developmental league when you have a heavy volume of young players coming in, and how the process of player evaluation has evolved over the years. 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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Brenden Dillon to talk about his first year in New Jersey, the growing list of responsibilities that come with being a defenseman in the NHL in 2025, and how much the game has changed since he first got into the league. 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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Todd Diamond to discuss how the cap going up this summer influenced negotiations between players and teams, the pros and cons of going long-term vs. taking shorter deals for young players, and the impact of the new CBA on The Florida Model of contract structures.   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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to circle back to what we can learn from some of the contracts that have been signed since our last show, look at the teams that have either been relatively inactive or have big cards still to play, and set up a fun week of shows that we’ve got coming.  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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for the season finale episode to reflect on the moves we’ve seen this week and to take stock of where various notable teams are at heading into the summer. They discuss the K’Andre Miller trade for the Hurricanes, what the Devils can do to optimize their lineup with all of the pieces they currently have under contract, the playoff picture in the West, the difference in the market this summer compared past ones, how the Blue Jackets spent their copious amounts of cap space, and the clubs that wound up keeping their powder dry to this point.  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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down all of the notable signings from the start of the free agent period. In Part 2 they discuss the Hurricanes, Rangers, Mammoth, Red Wings, and a number of other teams that caught their eye based on what they did or didn't do yet this week. 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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down all of the notable signings from the start of the free agent period. In Part 1 they discuss the Canadiens, Blues, Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Panthers, and Kings. 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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for this week’s Sunday Special. They discuss things that could be holding up the trade market right now coming out of the draft, the supply and demand imbalance of how many teams have cap space vs. the talent available in free agency, the best bang for your puck players in this year’s UFA class, and the speculation of Marner going Vegas in the form of a sign-and-trade between the Golden Knights and Leafs. 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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down the big JJ Peterka trade between Utah and Buffalo, the fits for both sides, and what the draft is like for teams on the inside. Then Harman Dayal comes on the show to discuss Noah Dobson going to the Canadiens, the John Gibson trade saga finally coming to a merciful end, the smart bet the Senators made, and other moves we've seen during draft weekend. 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.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to discuss how the rising cap affects the decision making process for teams, the ways it'll manifest in the first wave this summer, the opportunity cost of going bridge vs. long-term with RFAs, the pros vs. cons of Marner going 2-3 years on his next deal, and next steps for rebuilding teams like the Ducks, Sharks, and Penguins. 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.