The Hockey PDOcast

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.

Ryan Clark joins the show to discuss the Colorado Avalanche, how they did a complete 180 and became a model franchise, and the next steps for them to go from exciting young upstart to legitimate contender. 3:00 How much things have changed since 20176:30 Nathan MacKinnon putting a depleted team on his back10:00 How MacKinnon took his game to the next level18:00 Gabe Landeskog changing his style to fit in30:00 5-man units, modernized hockey, and stacking defensemen37:00 The traits that make Cale Makar special already43:00 Colorado's window, avenues for improvement, and thinking aheadSee 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.

Sean Shapiro joins the show to discuss the Dallas Stars, their two extremes to start the year, whether they're playing the right way under Jim Montgomery and how far it can ultimately take them.2:00 The turning point that saved the Stars' season6:30 The pros and cons of Jim Montgomery's system 17:00 Seguin and Benn struggling... again26:00 Joe Pavelski's early impact in Dallas 31:30 DENIS GURIANOV! 42:00 How 2016 changed everything53:00 Matching up with Nashville and ColoradoSee 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 discuss the Canucks scorching hot start, what's driving it, just how sustainable it is moving forward, and a whole lot more.2:30 The Canucks glow up from last season9:00 Taking care of business against inferior teams15:00 What makes Elias Pettersson special22:00 How to sustain shooting efficiency year over year30:30 The new look offensive skill in today's game 37:00 Lack of predictability in the standings this season 51:00 The instant effect Quinn Hughes has had 54:00 Feeding your best players prime minutes 1:00:00 Poking holes in the Canucks early resume 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.

Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss storylines from the first month of the season, the early returns on big offseason moves, and a whole lot more. 3:00 Business as usual for the Bruins8:50 Islanders proving last year was no fluke13:45 Can the Panthers buy a save?17:20 Life after Panarin for the Blue Jackets24:00 Alex Ovechkin continues to do his thing32:00 Secondary scoring for the Avalanche37:20 The Blues without Tarasenko40:30 The Predators identity change45:00 The Rangers and Blackhawks rebuildsSee 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.

Mike Johnson joins the show to talk about the teams that are off to surprising starts, the likelihood that teams exceeding our expectations sustain their success, and if there's reason to panic about the teams that are stumbling out of the gate.1:30 Can the Coyotes create enough offense?5:00 Is this Sabres team different from last year's version?12:30 How far can McDavid and Draisaitl carry the Oilers?22:20 Can the good outweigh the bad for the Sharks?29:00 Do the Stars need to change the way they play?34:00 Are the Leafs issues overblown?39:00 Why are the Lightning starting off so slowly?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.

Murat Ates joins the show to discuss the Winnipeg Jets, the ups and downs of their early season play, and the seemingly abrupt change in trajectory for what was quite recently considered to be a very promising franchise.4:00 Red flags heading into season8:00 Talent that went out the door this summer13:00 Connor Hellebuyck's return to form16:00 The paper thin defensive depth chart21:00 Systemic adjustments to cover flaws28:00 Getting the most out of the top 632:00 Nikolaj Ehlers' value36:00 Realistic expectations for Laine's ceiling47:30 The ongoing Dustin Byfuglien mysterySee 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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best wingers in the league.1:50 The difficulty of evaluating wingers4:15 Brendan Gallagher6:00 Mikko Rantanen10:00 Blake Wheeler13:20 Jonathan Huberdeau 16:00 Matthew Tkachuk20:00 Mitch Marner23:30 Filipovic Forsberg27:10 David Pastrnak 33:45 Vlad Tarasenko41:15 Johnny Gaudreau46:45 Claude Giroux 52:00 Alex Ovechkin59:00 Taylor Hall1:02:30 Patrick Kane1:05:00 Artemi Panarin1:08:20 Brad Marchand1:12:30 Mark Stone vs. Nikita Kucherov 1:16:00 Leon DraisaitlSee 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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help rank the best defensemen in the league.5:45 Honourable Mentions9:30 Rasmus Dahlin12:30 Jaccob Slavin15:25 Alex Pietrangelo vs. Colton Parayko19:45 Thomas Chabot23:00 Oliver Ekman-Larsson26:30 John Carlson31:30 Morgan Rielly35:00 Drew Doughty42:00 PK Subban47:30 Roman Josi54:00 Seth Jones57:15 John Klingberg and Victor Hedman1:03:45 Brent Burns1:09:30 Mark Giordano and Erik Karlsson1:17:00 Teaser for ranking wingersSee 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.

Ailish Forfar joins the show to discuss takeaways from the first couple days of the new season, and help try to figure out what's real versus what's not.2:00 Early season trends9:30 Dougie Hamilton's usage12:20 Jesperi Kotkaniemi's evolution20:00 Pittsburgh's dreadful opening act25:00 The Golden Knights living up to the hype 30:00 The recognition of Mark Stone's greatness36:00 The highs and lows of the Leafs 44:00 The Jets and Rangers as good bad teams48:00 The new look Colorado Avalanche52:00 Women's hockeySee 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.