The Hockey PDOcast

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss playoff picks, most actionable team point total overs and unders, plus the best prop bets for future awards.2:00 How last year's weird postseason will embolden teams13:30 Did the Lightning and Leafs get even better this summer?21:30 The rest of the Atlantic Division 28:30 The messy Metro Division 38:00 Can the Pacific send a 4th team to the playoffs?43:00 Sorting through cluttered Central1:05:00 Favourite team bets1:09:00 Best prop bets for player awardsSee 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 help rank all 31 teams based on their watchability for the coming season.2:00 What we're looking for and prioritizing as viewers9:30 The Coyotes 11:50 The Kings14:30 The Wild16:50 The Senators20:00 The Red Wings22:45 The Blue Jackets26:00 The Ducks29:50 The Sabres33:00 The Islanders35:45 The Flyers38:10 The Canucks40:15 The Oilers43:30 The Stars and Predators50:00 The Panthers52:00 The Blues53:30 The Hurricanes56:00 The Devils59:00 The Canadiens1:02:00 The Jets1:05:20 The Flames1:07:50 The Bruins1:10:00 The Blackhawks1:13:00 The Rangers1:16:00 The Golden Knights1:20:00 The Capitals1:22:45 The Penguins1:25:00 The Avalanche1:28:00 The Sharks1:31:00 The Leafs and LightningSee 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 cream of the crop at Center as part of our annual preseason position group previews.2:30 Methodology behind the rankings 5:00 Honourable mentions who just missed the cut15:30 Elias Pettersson's special rookie season18:15 Sean Couturier finally getting love he deserves22:30 1-2 punch of Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point33:00 Jack Eichel's year by year improvements37:00 The summer of Sebastian Aho 41:00 Anze Kopitar's red flags 46:45 Evgeni Malkin's down season 50:30 John Tavares' successful first year in Toronto 53:00 Patrice Bergeron's unusual career path56:00 The Top 5See 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.

Kevin Woodley joins the show to talk goaltending, how the way we view it is changing, the future of the position, and the Top 10 netminders heading into the season.3:00 Consistency at the goalie position6:30 Separating the goalie from their defensive system13:00 Robin Lehner going from Islanders to Blackhawks19:00 Teams going to 50-50 splits in net27:00 Goalies going the way of running backs36:00 The Top 5 goalies45:00 Ben Bishop and his durability49:30 Tuukka Rask's workload and environment52:00 Braden Holtby's future57:30 The Russian goalie factory1:03:00 Goalies with things to prove 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 help get you ready for your fantasy drafts by discussing the players we like more than consensus, the red flag players to stay away from, and the players who find themselves in new situations this season. 6:00 The Roope Hintz buzz12:20 Andrei Svechnikov in Year 217:15 Buying low on Nino Niederreiter22:00 Larkin, Hronek and good players on bad teams26:40 Victor Olofsson's opportunity30:10 The glut of defensemen on the Islanders36:10 All of the new pieces in New Jersey42:30 The next generation of Ducks49:30 Who's going to step up for the Blue Jackets?56:00 Kevin Labanc in a 'prove it' year 58:00 Jaden Schwartz's regression1:01:00 Josh Morrissey is the last man standing1:06:00 Phil Kessel's production in his new environment1:10:00 Elias Lindholm's first vs. second half splits1:12:30 The goalie market1:18:00 Young defensemen dominating immediately1:22:00 Who's riding shotgun with McDavid and Crosby?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 kick off our preseason preview content by outlining the biggest questions that need to be answered, and the most interesting storylines to watch for around the league. 2:00 Avoiding another lockout for now9:15 Did the Devils do enough to satisfy Taylor Hall?18:15 How do the Lightning approach the regular season?27:00 Can another Atlantic team break into the Top 3?31:00 Can Ralph Krueger turn things around in Buffalo?39:45 Are the Coyotes pushing the right buttons?45:45 Can the Hurricanes and Avs take the next step?53:45 Has the window shut for the Jets this summer?58:45 The case for Vegas as a legitimate contender1:02:00 The pros and cons of future tracking data1:05:15 Can Connor McDavid get enough help?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.

Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss his return back to the public sphere after his time with the Panthers, how that experience has changed his perspective on things, and the looming struggle between players and teams for power. 6:00 How a peak behind the curtain changes things18:00 The acceptance of analytics in league circles29:00 The NHL’s hiring process and prerequisites for executives 44:00 The pros and cons of the changing landscape for RFAs55:00 Stars wielding leverage and putting teams on the clock1:00:00 Game of chicken between the Oilers and Jesse PuljujarviSee 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.

John Wroblewski joins the show to discuss working with USA Hockey’s historically prolific National Team Development Program draft class, the tricky balance of trying to get immediate results from young players while preparing them for the next level, and the practical application of some half-baked theoretical ideas.4:00 Developing future NHLers and working with USNTDP13:10 Establishing a working definition of ‘Hockey IQ’16:20 Pushing the envelope with early goalie pulls28:15 Turning the penalty kill into a power kill37:15 Experimenting with changes to offsides47:15 Keeping play going, decreasing stoppagesSee 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 discuss a hodgepodge of offseason moves including: 1:30 Sabres completely rebuilding their blueline19:15 Blackhawks making series of ‘win now’ moves29:30 The Canucks have improved, but at what cost?52:00 The Oilers facing another potential wasted season1:01:00 The Hurricanes building off of last year1:07:15 How and why Vegas should make room for GusevSee 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 Thomas joins the show to discuss the next frontier for analytics in hockey, player tracking, the relay of information within organizations, market inefficiencies that remain, and some of the lingering questions we hope to answer in the future. 5:50 Current state of hockey analysis12:40 Existing market inefficiencies 21:40 Borrowing from other sports29:45 NHL’s venture into player tracking32:40 Quantifying effort and hustle44:00 How data has changed sports debates48:30 The human element and defined roles52:00 The AHL as a developmental league58:00 Trying new things in 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.