

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 15, 2022 • 31min
Episode 428: The First Domino
Kent Wilson joins the show to help break down the Calgary Flames side of the Tyler Toffoli trade. Topics include:
How to judge moves at the time they happen
The timing of the trade
Benefits of doing it now rather than waiting
Picking Toffoli over other available options
Where his greatest impact will be on the Flames lineup
The team building approach and going for it
Upcoming contractual decisions for Calgary
'Darryl Sutter Hockey'
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Feb 11, 2022 • 54min
Episode 427: It's Been a Journey
Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss Edmonton's decision coaching change. Topics include:
The timing of the move
What's been wrong with the Oilers
How much Dave Tippett is to blame
Ken Holland's roster construction
The personnel flaws that still remain
What Jay Woodcroft can do to turn things around
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Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 5min
Episode 426: Goaltending Does Not Exist In A Vacuum
Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss goalies, notable performances at the position this season, and how defensive environment can affect things for them. Topics include:
How easy Igor Shesterkin makes it look
His value to the Rangers, and goalies in MVP discussion
Juuse Saros' movement, and how fun he is to watch
Freddy Andersen, and Carolina's defensive style
Ville Husso vs. Jordan Binnington
Low shot environments vs. staying busy
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Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 4min
Episode 425: Different, and Better
Darryl Belfry joins the show to discuss the following topics:
Watching McDavid and Crosby train together
How they used space as a weapon
Positionless hockey vs. Positional interchangeability
Getting more out of defensemen in the OZ
Ways to optimize 5v5 offense
Shot selection and how it affects puck recoveries
The pros and cons of aiming high on goalies
What makes Nikita Kucherov such a dual threat
How Troy Terry attacks triangles
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Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode 424: Mo Seider, Mo Fun
Max Bultman and Ryan Hana join the show to discuss just how Moritz Seider, how impressive his rookie season has been, what we've seen from him that's made him so effective right away, and a whole lot more on the Detroit Red Wings. Topics include:
The details in Seider's game
Just how much they rely on him already
Memories from the 2019 draft
Lucas Raymond's dual threat ability
The importance of his shot moving forward
What the rookies have done for Detroit's watchability
Dylan Larkin's career arc so far
Jakub Vrana's eventual return
The next steps for the Red Wings
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Dec 30, 2021 • 42min
Episode 423: The Second Best Beard
Rikard Grönborg joins the show to discuss incorporating analytics into coaching decisions, how to effectively use data when communicating with players, balancing the team's process versus results, and his experience matching up against Team North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dec 8, 2021 • 54min
Episode 422: Finding the Right Partner
Jack Han joins the show to discuss a variety of topics including Trevor Zegras' playing style, lessons we can learn from the Stars top line, Oliver Kylington's development this season, and players we like that you've probably never had any reason to think about before.2:00 Why Hintz, Robertson, and Pavelski work so well together14:00 Trevor Zegras' experimentation and playing style29:00 Oliver Kylington's development38:00 Random players we like that you've never thought aboutIf you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nov 24, 2021 • 49min
Episode 421: Answering Your Questions
Ryan Lambert joins the show to help answer your mailbag questions. Topics include:
The Mount Rushmore of Bad GMs in the Cap Era
What we were most wrong about in the preseason
If the Ducks start changes their trade deadline plans
More likely: 50 Ovechkin Goals vs. 150 McDavid Points
Whether the Islanders can turn their season around
The most chaotic potential PDO benders
Which teams are due for some regression
Goalies to keep in mind for the future
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Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 1min
Episode 420: We're All Trying to Find The Guy Who Did This
Satiar Shah joins the show to discuss Vancouver's horrible start to the season, who's really to blame for it, and what the Canucks organization will do next to try and fix it. Topics include:
How surprising these early results are
Why the organization pivoted this offseason
The team's decision to make all-in moves
Bloated expectations heading into the year
The media's role in influencing those expectations
The 8 years of the Benning regime
How much ownership's meddling complicates things
Whether the coaching really is to blame
Why their playing style doesn't match their personnel
Elias Pettersson's struggles over the last year and a half
What happens next in Vancouver
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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.

Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 419: The 2021-22 Watchability Rankings
Pete Blackburn joins the show to help construct this year's version of the annual Watchability Rankings. We discuss what makes a team watchable, and what we prioritize when tuning into a game, before ranking all 32 teams in the league from top to bottom based on that criteria. Topics include:
Whether the Coyotes are so bad that they're good
Why you need to give the Blues a second chance
What makes the Ducks this year's 'Midnight Rider'
Fear of missing out on Connor McDavid's latest highlight
Enjoying Alex Ovechkin chasing history
Teams we struggled to rank because of injuries
The novelty of the Kraken vs. their actual performance
Young teams we want to get in on early
Established teams we know what we're getting from
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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.


