The Hockey PDOcast

Justin Cuthbert joins the show to discuss why the Leafs were so effective in Game 1, the adjustments the Bruins made in Game 2, and all of the other main talking points emanating from the series as it shifts back to Toronto. Then Producer Matt comes on to sort through a grab bag of random topics including awards ballots, the draft lottery results, and Joel Quenneville’s hiring by the Panthers. Nazem Kadri redux, and complaints about the referees (1:40) The back-and-forth chess match of a playoff series (10:45) What’s next for the Leafs and the Bruins? (23:30) Dimitri’s Fake Award Ballot (33:00) Karmic rewards in the draft lottery (57:30) Joel Quenneville and the Panthers (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.

Ryan Lambert joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups in the West. Topics include: Will the Sharks be able to outscore their goalie woes? (2:00) How can Colorado overcome Calgary’s superior depth? (11:45) Who blinks first: the Predators or the Stars? (26:00) What do we make of Winnipeg’s ugly numbers of late? (37:20) 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.

Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview all of the first round matchups out East. Topics include: How the Capitals broke free from their Stanley Cup hangover (4:00) Whether the Islanders can score enough to keep up with the Penguins (15:30) The formula for Columbus to slow down the Lightning (29:00) Why this time could be different for the Leafs (40:00) 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.

Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss all things goaltending. Topics include: Evolution of goalie metrics over time (3:00) What to look at when evaluating goalie play (11:00) Peak performance vs. Consistency (19:15) Defensive system vs. Individual play (28:30) Darcy Kuemper's remarkably improbable run (34:50) Andrei Vasilevskiy's Vezina resume (45:10) Younger league, younger goalies? (54:20) Betting on Bobrovsky long-term (59:40) Advanced scouting of playoff goalies (1:02:40) Every episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!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 discuss the remaining playoff races and some intriguing potential postseason matchups. Topics include: The Stars and their makeover since their last appearance (5:00) Washington's return to form since the trade deadline (15:40) Awards Voting and the Norris Trophy (22:00) The repeatability of Tampa Bay's dominance (30:00) Round 1 heavyweight tilt between the Sharks and Knights (41:15) Are the Blues the best team in the Central? (50:45) Every episode of the show is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you may typically get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety!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 the playoff races and how the current point system takes the fun out of it (1:20), the importance of a good power play versus good penalty kill (5:40), the best and worst broadcasts in the league (14:55), the pros and cons of 'heavy hockey' (26:10), available GM and coach candidates (34:25), the three stages of the Blues season (51:40), and how vulnerable the Predators and Jets are heading into the playoffs (58:50).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 help dip into the mailbag and answer your questions. We get into a variety of topics, which most notably include: 2:35 Can anyone give the Lightning a scare in round one? 7:20 Who is the favourite to come out of the Metro? 13:10 What happened to the Devils this year? 19:55 How have the Coyotes managed to win games? 26:40 The Hart Trophy race 30:15 The Norris and Calder trophies 34:00 The Jack Adams award 36:30 The Vezina and Selke 43:35 Real Time video reviews 47:45 Are the Rangers Rebuilding Effectively? Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. Also sponsoring today’s show is Harry’s Razors. If you sign up with them today using the promo code PDO, they’ll send you a trial shave set valued at $13 for free that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 blade razor with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety. 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.

Sara Civian joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes, and how this became the year that they finally lived up to the preseason hype. We also discuss their unexpectedly strong source of goaltending, Dougie Hamilton's usage, and whether Sebastian Aho is actually still underrated or if it's time we just universally accept his star status. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! 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 Columbus Blue Jackets, and how they pushed all their chips into the center of the table at the trade deadline. We get into Artemi Panarin's next contract and how he'll age into it, Sergei Bobrovsky's down season and the market for him moving forward, and the main reasons why Jarmo Kekäläinen could ultimately make the moves that he did. Sponsoring today’s show is SeatGeek, which is making it easier than ever before to buy and sell sports and concert tickets. They’re giving our listeners a $10 rebate off of their first purchase. All you have to do is download the free SeatGeek app and enter the promo code PDO to get started. A reminder that we’re hosting a daily fantasy listener league contest over at FanDuel every Thursday this season. While you wait for the next opportunity to play to come around, go over to fanduel.com/PDO and tell them we’ve sent you. They’ll hook you up with a bonus $5 to play with after your first deposit, which will surely come in handy throughout the year. See you there! 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 help sort through the winners and losers of the trade deadline, and discuss the big news of the show's move to Yahoo. Topics include: 1:15 The new look PDOcast 3:40 The rise of the conditional draft pick 8:45 The Golden Knights landing Mark Stone 13:00 The Predators getting some secondary scoring 19:50 The perfect fit of Kevin Hayes on the Jets 23:30 The Lightning enjoying the perks of pole position 27:30 The Sharks getting another scoring forward 35:00 Power ranking the Western Conference elite 41:20 The Blue Jackets going for it this season 49:45 The Rangers stockpiling draft picks 54:00 The Senators fire sale 57:30 The Islanders sitting tight.. for now 1:01:00 Why Erik Gudbranson? 1:06:00 Did the Bruins do enough? Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated, especially the ones of the 5-star variety. 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.