The Hockey PDOcast

Nick Mercadante joins the show to do a deep dive on the New York Rangers, and look ahead to the most intriguing head-to-head matchups between the pipes in the opening round of the postseason. 3:30 Playing a run-and-gun style 12:10 A Rangers vs. Canadiens 1st round series 19:40 The perfect fit between Kreider and Zuccarello 25:50 Free Brady Skjei 35:50 Shattenkirk on the Rangers 39:20 Goalie matchups in the playoffs 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 a variety of topics: 2:20 The Olympics standoff 13:00 Rebuilding the Detroit Red Wings 22:00 The league's least desirable destinations 26:00 Top Free Agents 29:30 Letang's Injury 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.

Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, which include: 2:00 The trickiest teams to project this season 4:50 Being in on the Blue Jackets early on 6:30 The Senators defying the odds 9:30 The search for certainty and strong takes 13:30 Catch-all statistics like WAR 20:00 Challenging pre-existing opinions and beliefs 21:54 The Viktor Arvidsson Fan Club 24:30 The difficulties in evaluating depth defensemen 27:00 The shrinking margin for error for most teams 30:42 The next things we'll all be focusing on 33:09 How to fix the Los Angeles Kings 36:36 Game Score revelations 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 what he's watching for in the final two weeks of the season, fantasy book potentially intriguing first round playoff matchups, and float out some abstract ideas to change the game in the coming years. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered here: 1:45 Jockeying for position 6:45 The downfall of the Kings 11:30 Potential wheeling and dealing in Vegas 16:50 Pacific Division storylines 21:30 Western Conference Matchups 29:00 The Blackhawks sustained run of excellence 35:30 Nikita Kucherov as an MVP candidate 41:30 The Metro Division race 48:00 Positionless hockey 50:00 Developing in Europe 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.

Greg Wyshynski joins the show to discuss the voting process, the pros and cons of full transparency, and the favourites for all of the major individual awards themselves. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered here: 3:00 Voting transparency 6:45 The Selke 9:30 Wingers getting consideration for the Selke 15:45 The Jack Adams 19:15 The Norris 25:20 The Calder 31:30 The Vezina 34:30 The Hart 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.

Mike Halford joins the show to help conduct an autopsy on the Vancouver Canucks, mull over the future for the Sedins, and reflect on how much the industry has changed since his initial foray into it. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 Jim Benning's redemption 9:05 Meddling Ownership 14:25 Stomaching a rebuild 23:30 The legacy of the Sedins 35:15 Doubling down on Erik Gudbranson 43:00 Loui Eriksson's season from hell 47:30 Getting into the industry 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 help break down the playoff races, the potential postseason matchups, and distinguish between the bubble teams and the legitimate contenders. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:45 Late Season Malaise 7:00 Western Conference Bubble Teams 16:10 Eastern Conference Bubble Teams 28:15 Full List of Legit Cup Contenders 32:00 The Flames winning streak 37:00 Playoff Matchups 39:45 Should we be concerned about the Capitals? 41:50 Recalibrating expectations 47:25 The Western Conference's Top Tier 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.

With the Vancouver Hockey Analytics Conference in town this weekend, Micah Blake McCurdy, Jack Han, Mike Pfeil, and Chris Watkins stop by for a mega-show to discuss their respective presentations and various other miscellaneous topics. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 Can Corsi Be Coached? 3:00 Quantifying Effects of Linemates 4:15 Puck-moving vs. Puck-carrying 7:30 Penalty Killer Prototype 11:15 Defining 'Hockey Sense' 12:45 Radical Deployment 14:00 Score Effects 18:00 Expected Goals 23:00 Fixing the End of the Regular Season 25:30 Playoff Seeding 29:30 The Entertainment Business 37:45 Three-Point Line 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.

Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss all things New York Islanders - including the midseason turnaround following the coaching change, the elephant in the room with John Tavares' looming free agency, and how Garth Snow fumbled the JF Berube situation. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 6:30 The mid-season Coaching Chance 9:40 John Tavares' Supporting Cast 14:45 John Tavares' Next Contract 19:55 Garth Snow and a JF Berube Deep Dive 28:00 The Josh Ho-Sang Faux Controversy 33:00 Being Critical vs. Maintaining Relationships as a Beat Reporter 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.

Tyler Dellow joins the show to discuss his time working with Dallas Eakins and the Edmonton Oilers, the adjustments we can make to improve the NHL product, and the main takeaways from this year's Sloan Analytics Conference. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:25 Dellow's Time in Edmonton 7:45 Getting Info Through to Coaches and Management 13:30 Position names and Soccer 16:30 Special Teams Adjustments 21:00 Analyzing Hockey vs. Soccer & Basketball 25:00 The Blue Jackets Power Play 26:45 Rule Changes GMs should be discussing 37:45 What we learned from the Sloan Conference 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.