The Hockey PDOcast

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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help continue the burgeoning annual tradition of teeing up the upcoming Stanley Cup Final by looking at the matchup from every single angle. This deep dive includes:2:00 A matchup befitting of the stage6:45 Adjustments, percentages, and shot quality22:00 Functional physicality, misconceptions about the two teams32:40 Recurring broadcast themes for the series38:30 Power play mission statements51:15 5-on-5 line matching1:01:40 X-Factor playersSee 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 McIndoe joins the show to discuss the first leg of the Conference Finals, lessons to be learned from how the four teams still alive got here, and what to watch for in the coming games. Erik Karlsson’s health and future (4:00) Converging timelines and the window to win (13:00) Difference makers in the West Final (26:00) How the Bruins have Carolina all out of sorts (43:00) 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.

Matt Porter joins the show to help preview the Eastern Conference Final by discussing how the Bruins and Hurricanes stack up against each other, key matchups to watch for, complaints about postseason officiating, and Brad Marchand’s latest beef with the media.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 dive into some notable round two matchups that have caught our eyes and captured our attention. Hurricanes vs. Islanders (1:40) Sharks vs. Avalanche (34:00) Adam Fox, College Free Agents, and the Rangers (50:00) Remembering Jason Botchford (1:02:00) 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.

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to recap the opening round and preview round two matchups. We discuss San Jose’s stunning Game 7 comeback, Mike Babcock’s series of questionable decisions behind the bench, and whether the Blue Jackets and Stars can keep the good times going. Avalanche vs. Sharks (10:25) Blue Jackets vs. Bruins (24:25) Blues vs. Stars (53:20) 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 discuss how the Avalanche have won over the hockey world and gotten to within one game of upsetting the Flames, and how the Golden Knights have suddenly become the favourites out West with the Sharks now unravelling before our very eyes. How the Avalanche have outclassed the Flames (1:30) Nathan MacKinnon’s greatness on full display (8:00) Defending Gaudreau, and playoff officiating’s role (17:30) Blame game: Martin Jones vs. the Sharks defense (29:00) What makes the Golden Knights tick (40:30) How Vegas constructed a new top line on the fly (45:30) The feud between Kane and Reaves (52:00) 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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss how the Islanders have masterfully bottled up the Penguins attack, how the Blue Jackets have shocked the hockey world, and how little wiggle room there is between St.Louis and Winnipeg in their heavyweight tilt out West. Islanders vs. Penguins (4:15) Blue Jackets vs. Lightning (34:00) Jets vs. Blues (58:30) 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.