The Hockey PDOcast

Elliotte Friedman joins the show to discuss topics such as: 1:20 Why the Ducks traded for Adam Henrique 5:36 Why the Devils traded for Sami Vatanen 9:31 Dealing with criticism in the media 16:53 The likelihood of the Oilers making a panic trade 21:04 The importance of a reliable backup goaltender 25:39 The lack of bad blood in the regular season 32:37 Making use of player tracking data 36:26 The Penguins playing possum 41:30 Career paths, cultivating sources, and 31 Thoughts 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 $20 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 the show is FanDuel, the PDOcast's one-stop shop for Daily Fantasy Hockey. They've set up a contest for listeners of the show to compete in, which will be running every Thursday evening. To join in on the fun, just go to fanduel.com/PDO and make sure to let them know that we sent you. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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 intricacies of the defense position, and help rank the best players at the position. Topics include: 2:44 The tricky nature of evaluating defensive play 5:56 The sweet spot for workload 10:55 Individually analyzing partners 13:00 The next wave of young blueliners 20:15 Ekman-Larsson's difficult circumstances 22:51 Hampus Lindholm's shutdown prowess 35:52 The risk vs. reward of Roman Josi's style 38:48 Alex Pietrangelo's Norris Trophy hype 45:53 Brent Burns' shaky start to the year 51:03 How much does Duncan Keith have left? 56:35 The undisputed Top 4 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.

Jonathan Willis joins the show to discuss where things have gone wrong in Edmonton this season (3:10), the potential for a reactionary Ryan Nugent-Hopkins trade (7:04), Peter Chiarelli's series of questionable offseason decisions (10:21), Todd McLellan's role in suboptimally using the pieces he's been given (14:52), the local media's propensity for blaming the team's best players (24:02), and if this season can be salvaged (29:33). 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 $20 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 free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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 best centers in the game, helping to eventually whittle down the list to the Top 10 players at the position. Things discussed include: 3:20 Weighting abilities in each of the 3 zones 7:09 Building your team around a Top Center vs. a Top Defenseman 11:18 Jack Eichel, Nathan MacKinnon, and others who fell just short 21:16 Can Mark Scheifele keep scoring all of the goals? 24:36 The one dimension Tyler Seguin is good at 29:08 Battle of The Playmakers: Ryan Getzlaf vs. Nicklas Backstrom 36:34 Steven Stamkos and Anze Kopitar returning to form 43:37 John Tavares' improved defensive play 49:20 Sasha Barkov's heavy lifting 53:17 Auston Matthews' ability to get open and generate chances 59:31 The differences between Crosby and McDavid 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.

Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the three-team trade that took over the hockey world this past weekend, and what the next dominos to fall will be. 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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 and Mike Kelly join the show live from Montreal to discuss a variety of different topics: 0:43 John Molson Sports Business Conference panel 6:13 Shot Quality, Shot Quantity, and the Canadiens 19:28 Are the Golden Knights actually good? 30:00 Vadim Shipachyov's 31 minutes and 46 seconds of fame 39:13 What's the appropriate level of panic for the Penguins? 47:47 Who are the legitimate contenders? 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss his new book, in which he got to spend time with an assortment of the league's best coaches, dissecting their most important individual games and picking their brains about how they got to where they are. Topics include: 9:55 Dan Bylsma 21:52 Mike Babcock 32:00 Bob Hartley 38:38 Todd McLellan 47:14 Mike Sullivan and John Tortorella 55:47 Joel Quenneville 1:01:20 Ken Hitchcock 1:04:57 Claude Julien 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.

Jeff Marek doesn't have a podcast of his own anymore, so we just let him host this one for a day. We discuss a medley of random topics. As you'd expect he shares stories and goes on about obscure draft prospects. It's always fun to hang out with our Cool Uncle. 2:20 Concussions, League Protocol, and Fighting 21:40 Favourite games this season 25:45 Most disappointing teams early on 36:35 Draft prospects to keep an eye on 43:00 Canada's Team 51:30 Hockey books we're reading 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.

Nick Mercadante joins this milestone episode of the PDOcast to help rank the top 10 goalies in the league this season.  2:30 Methodology for the rankings 9:45 Honourable Mentions 22:00 Why John Gibson should be in the Top 10 28:15 Jake Allen's two seasons and Ben Bishop's concerns 35:30 Why Devan Dubnyk shouldn't be in the Top 10 39:50 Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Matt Murray 45:15 Freddie Andersen's consistency 52:25 Craig Anderson constantly being underrated 55:00 Corey Crawford's sneaky greatness 1:02:30 The Top 10 1:12:45 Who wins the Vezina this season? 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 free of charge that includes: 1) weight ergonomic razor handle, 2) 5 precision-engineered blades with a lubricating strip and trimmer blade, 3) rich lathering shave gel and 4) a travel blade cover. All you have to do is cover the shipping cost and that starter kit will be dropped at your door for free. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.

Alex Prewitt joins the show to discuss what's going on in Vegas, the impact Brandon Saad is having in his return to Chicago, the importance of a healthy Steven Stamkos, and hanging out with Jaromir Jagr.  3:25 Behind the scenes in Vegas 14:45 Concussions 17:00 Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews 25:30 Stamkos' recovery 30:55 Offseason Training 40:15 Profiling Jaromir Jagr 47:15 Enjoying the ride in Washington 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 $20 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. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, 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. Thanks for listening! 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.