The Hockey PDOcast

Jesse Marshall joins the show to discuss how the Pittsburgh Penguins keep winning games despite losing players, how they've gotten the most out of young contributors like John Marino and Jared McCann, and how Sidney Crosby's injury has taught us that Evgeni Malkin still has his fastball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Alan Wells joins the show to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's slow start, how they've come on since then, and how this year's version stacks up against last season's juggernaut.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to help rank the best and worst local broadcast teams in the league these days. We discuss what we need from a hockey broadcast in 2020, the various unique quirks we like and don't like, and the pursuit of a perfect play-by-play and colour commentator pairing.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Rachel Doerrie joins the show to help dish out some superlatives and awards for the decade of hockey that was. We discuss the best players, the best teams, the best games and playoff series, and much more.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

2:00 The teams that were bidding on Taylor Hall6:00 This year's strange class of rental players 9:15 Trading stars in their 'pre-agent' season 13:30 How aggressive should the Avalanche be? 19:00 The wide open Western Conference 24:00 The Blackhawks as third party facilitators 34:00 Sharks have backed themselves into corner45:00 Teams most likely to make panic tradesSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

1:30 New Jersey getting quantity over quality7:00 Comparing big defensemen to Colton Parayko 17:00 Overrating good but not great prospects 20:00 Where do the Devils go from here? 26:00 Where Hall can make a difference for the Coyotes40:00 Evaluating Hall's performance this season 49:00 Potential landing spots for Hall this summerSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Thomas Drance joins the show to sort through the awards ballot at the 30 game mark of the season. Topics include:3:00 Quinn Hughes vs. Cale Makar for the Calder11:30 Young defensemen taking over the game18:00 Which coach has had the biggest impact?31:00 Can anyone catch John Carlson for the Norris?42:00 How our definition of good defense is changing47:45 Sean Couturier locking down teams and the Selke54:00 System vs. Individual in the Vezina race1:00:00 Can Pastrnak take the Rocket from Ovechkin?1:06:00 The Most Outstandingly Valuable PlayerSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

In this episode we mix things up by dipping into the mailbag to answer questions from the listeners.Topics include:2:30 Most easily fixable mistakes teams make 6:00 The backwards contract structures in the NHL11:30 The Taylor Hall trade market21:00 Jekyll and Hyde teams in first two months26:00 Effects of defensive structure and usage on goalies34:00 The future of long-term goalie contracts48:00 Best resources for hockey analytics52:00 Crosby's place amongst the all-time greats59:00 The best scoring tandems in the league1:05:00 Shelf life for NHL coaches1:07:00 No Stanley Cup hangover this seasonSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Cam Robinson joins the show to revisit our preseason breakout picks, discuss the sustainability of some notable early season performances, and identify some opportunities to buy low and sell high. Topics include:3:00 The Stars rounding into form10:00 The Year of the Backup Goalie15:30 Andrei Svechnikov has arrived22:00 Hronek, Larkin, and the mess in Detroit31:00 Regretting buying into preseason Devils hype34:00 Promising flashes from Jack Hughes39:00 Most intriguing Taylor Hall landing spots44:00 Tough sledding for Ducks and Jackets offensively50:30 Selling high on Ryan Strome55:00 Adam Fox's sneaky upward trajectory58:00 Buying Quinn Hughes and the Canucks power play1:03:30 How Sheldon Keefe unlocked the Leafs offenseSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to discuss the Leafs coaching change, where things went wrong, who's to blame, and how they can salvage the season.Topics include:1:30 - The decision to bring Mike Babcock back this season 4:00 - Sense of urgency to win, and summer of 201713:00 - Philosophical differences between coach and management 17:00 - Adjustments, style of play, and the offense drying up 21:00 - Mike Babcock's lasting legacy 27:30 - Auston Matthews' usage 39:00 - The 2016 Penguins comparison43:00 - Getting the most out of Tyson Barrie49:00 - The landscape in the Atlantic54:30 - Organizational unity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.