The Hockey PDOcast

Harman Dayal joins the show to help pick the winners and losers of free agency, unpack the most notable deals we saw signed on July 1st, and set the story straight on the latest offer sheet drama. 2:00 The Panthers spending, swinging, and missing12:30 The Islanders lack of a Plan B18:40 The Leafs wiggling out of cap trouble31:00 Ottawa’s underwhelming cap weaponization34:30 The Rangers continue their prolific summer41:00 Montreal’s failed offer sheet and the drama that ensued53:30 The Avalanche picking their spots wisely1:00:00 The Stars taking chances on secondary scoring1:07:00 The Penguins continuing a worrisome trend1:12:00 The Oilers rolling it back with the same motley crewSee 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 preview the free agent season by looking at the players available, the teams that figure to be active, and the best possible fits between the two. 2:00 The market for Joe Pavelski 10:00 How the Avalanche will spend their cash 15:30 The Hurricanes recent activity31:00 The Tyler Myers sweepstakes 42:00 The most fun Artemi Panarin landing spot 48:00 The goalie carousel 53:00 The glut of middle six wingers1:06:00 Game of ‘would you rather’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.

Arpon Basu joins the show to talk about PK Subban being traded again, the Montreal Canadiens, and the upcoming free agent class. 1:30 The PK Subban trade8:10 The Player Empowerment Era14:40 The pros and cons of long-term contracts24:30 Last year’s surprisingly productive Canadiens30:30 Shea Weber’s aging curve38:20 The modern day powerplay 45:30 Montreal’s shopping list this summer 55:00 Marc Bergevin’s workout planSee 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.

Chris Peters joins the show to discuss the winners and losers of the 2019 draft weekend, the few impactful trades we saw, and the overarching themes to take from the extravaganza. 1:20 Teams with extra assets to play with3:30 Forwards falling, defensemen rising10:40 The Coyotes draft board13:00 A goalie being taken in the lottery15:40 Best player available vs. organizational needs18:40 The Avalanche add even more speed and skill23:30 The Kings continue to hoard forward talent27:50 The Hurricanes ridiculous pick volume31:10 The Red Wings loading up on defensemen34:30 The PK Subban trade45:00 The Canucks trading away a future firstSee 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss the teams that figure to make the most noise during what promises to be a busy draft weekend filled with lots of player movement. We discuss the teams that have already been making moves, the teams that have moves left to make, and the different stages of an organization’s cyclical ascent from rebuild to contending. 4:00 How the Jets backed themselves into a corner13:30 How the Avalanche and Hurricanes take the next step22:00 How the Rangers rebuilt in 18 months 29:15 How the Sharks keep contending45:20 How the Flyers blew through their cash48:30 How many teams think they’re the next BluesSee 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 and Uffe Bodin join the show to help mock draft the lottery picks of Friday evening’s first round. We discuss who each team picking high should be targeting, who each team most likely will wind up taking, and all of the possible scenarios that could play out depending on how the various dominos may fall.3:00 Jack Hughes’ NHL readiness in Year 110:30 Adding Kaapo Kakko to the Rangers' young nucleus14:10 Byram vs. Turcotte vs. Dach23:50 Could Zegras be the third best player in the class?29:20 Player trait preferences: shooters vs. playmakers32:40 The Broberg Buzz48:00 The landmines laid out in front of the Canucks51:00 Quality of competition and teammates for prospects55:20 Draft and stash with Peyton Krebs1:02:00 How far does Podkolzin drop?1:05:30 How high does Spencer Knight rise?1:10:10 Wild card names that could sneak into lotterySee 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.

Alex Prewitt joins the show to put a bow on the Stanley Cup Final, discuss how the Blues finally won it all and how they celebrated after behind the scenes. Plus we get into offseason scuttlebutt, the Flyers and Capitals making a trade, the Islanders immediately splashing some cash, and a hockey documentary everyone needs to see.5:00 How Game 7 was won24:00 Offseason rumours and buzz38:00 The Blues celebration behind the scenes46:00 Matt Niskanen being traded for Radko Gudas56:00 The Islanders spending money1:03:00 The Russian FiveSee 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 Bourne joins the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Final, how we got to this winner take all Game 7, and what to watch for in the final game of the season. 2:30 The Blues forecheck, cycle, and O-Zone pressure10:50 Uncharacteristic struggles of Bruins top line14:00 Colton Parayko’s rise to superstardom22:30 Alex Pietrangelo thriving under different usage27:00 Ryan O’Reilly’s defensive wizardry37:50 Tuukka Rask’s Hall of Fame resume43:20 Game 7 X-factors, potential big winners, and picksSee 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.

Adam Gretz joins the show to discuss the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Bruins threw the first punch and how the Blues fought right back, and what to look for moving forward in the series. Plus a deep dive on one of the most uniquely bizarre nixed trades in recent memory.1:40 How the Blues broke through in Game 217:30 Vlad Tarasenko’s dominance25:50 What to watch for in Games 3 and 441:00 How Tom Wilson broke the Penguins54:00 Phil Kessel’s trade value1:00:00 The Wild’s directionless planSee 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 Biech joins the show to get into all of this year's draft day debates. We discuss the prospects with the biggest potential impact, the teams that face the toughest decisions, and the most interesting questions that need to be answered.3:00 Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko21:00 Blackhawks, Byram, and draft starting at number 331:00 The next tier of top forwards42:30 The risk vs. reward of Vasili Podkolzin53:15 Translating Cole Caufield’s scoring to next level1:00:00 How high will the first goalie go off the board?1:04:00 Prospects with red flags to stay away from1:07:00 Prospects we’re higher on than most1:10:00 Changing draft philosophies over the yearsSee 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.