The Hockey PDOcast

Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss goalies, how dependant their performance is on the system in front of them, and the trouble with signing them to long-term deals during a time when the game is changing so much. Plus we talk about Robin Lehner's next contract, how the Capitals should handle the passing of the torch in their crease, and the Rangers' three-headed monster in net.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.

Alison Lukan joins the show to discuss the surprisingly feisty Columbus Blue Jackets, the perfect marriage between their defensive system and their goaltending, the organization's usage of analytics and John Tortorella coming around on it over time, and how they'll be able to create offense without the luxury of an Artemi Panarin caliber of playmaker doing it all himself.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.

Ian Tulloch joins the show to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs saving their season by getting back to their offensively prolific ways, the way things have changed under Sheldon Keefe, how good Auston Matthews looks now that he's being properly used, and whether the defense will once again come into question come the postseason.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.

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.