The Hockey PDOcast

Matt Cane joins the show to help sort out the winners and losers coming out of the trade deadline, and preview his talk at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 3:46 Washington Capitals 'going for it' 7:05 The Free Agency Dilemma 12:00 Trying to figure out Marc Bergevin 17:46 Jim Benning shocking the world 23:23 Sharks being rewarded for patience 28:48 Don't mess with Steve Yzerman 32:25 The Ducks sitting tight 36:24 Everybody Hates P.A. Parenteau 39:38 The Passing Project 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.

Micah Blake McCurdy answers the bat signal for an emergency podcast to help break down what the Kevin Shattenkirk means for all parties involved, why every team needs a VP of Common Sense, and how we should evaluate decision-making. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 The Shattenkirk trade from the Blues perspective 4:52 .. and from the eyes of the Capitals 7:19 Kevin Shattenkirk's contributions as a player 10:15 Is this the best version of the Washington Capitals? 16:20 What were the motives for the Senators? 22:17 The VP of Common Sense 26:20 Jim Benning just made a smart move 30:00 The right time to evaluate a trade 35:40 Something for the Leafs fans out there 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 process the trades we've already seen, the trades we could see, and the trades we'd like to see. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:53 The Patrick Eaves trade 7:33 The Ben Bishop trade 14:10 The Martin Hanzal trade 19:52 Hypothetical Trades we'd like to see 37:09 A rant about the current playoff structure 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 trade deadline from an insider's perspective, how news-breaking works in 2017, and the Kevin Shattenkirk trade market. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:25 The process of breaking news 6:30 Being an insider in the Social Media Era 14:00 "Sources Say" 20:30 Striking early vs. waiting until the last minute 27:30 Jim Benning sitting tight last year 30:00 The Kevin Shattenkirk Trade Market 38:00 How a weaker draft could affect the deadline 40:50 Trades Vegas can make 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.

Garret Hohl joins the show to discuss Patrik Laine and whether he'll annually break our expected goals calculations, whether Paul Maurice is the right coach for the Jets and why they're playing so slowly, and what we can learn from Evander Kane's career arc. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:50 Patrick Laine's rookie season 3:10 Laine's Sky High Shooting % 7:40 Matthews vs. Laine in Shot Differential 10:00 Evaluating Coaching 17:00 Pace of 5v5 Play 22:25 Dustin Byfuglien's Usage 25:10 Jacob Trouba's Breakout 26:45 Goaltending Woes 29:10 Mathieu Perreault as Trade Bait 34:40 What we can learn from Evander Kane 43:10 Hockey Analytics Conference 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.

James Mirtle joins the show to discuss the historical greatness of this year's top rookies, whether the Leafs can afford to continue playing such a high-octane style with their current personnel, and his interactions with The Most Interesting Man in the Hockey World. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:25 How the coach sees it vs. How everyone else sees it 3:15 Dealing with Mike Babcock 5:10 The historical context of the Calder Trophy race 10:44 Freddie Andersen vs. the defense in front of him 15:11 Matthews vs. Marner vs. Nylander 20:09 Putting the $15M in cap space to good use 23:40 The need for a top defenseman 26:46 Expectations for the trade deadline 28:50 The Anaheim Ducks as a powder keg for trades 33:15 1-on-1 with Lou Lamoriello 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.

Carolyn Wilke joins the show to help try and unpack why the Dallas Stars have arguably been the most disappointing team in the league this season, and where they go from here. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:45 Using the bye week to reevaluate 5:30 How much is Lindy Ruff to blame? 11:00 Klingberg and his Defense Partners 14:00 Goaltending & Special Teams 17:30 Jamie Benn's declining numbers 22:00 Radek Faksa Fan Club 24:30 Selling at the Deadline 28:30 Patrick Eaves (and his beard) as a trade piece 33:45 Razor Reaugh's Motivational Speeches 35:45 Cap Management and Paying the Players 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.

Kelly Hrudey joins the show to discuss how much the goaltending position has changed since he played it, the changes he needed to make along the way to stay in the league for a long time, and whether he wishes he came around during a different era. 1:20 Change in height requirement for goalies 7:15 Needing to adapt to have longevity in the league 15:15 Trials and tribulations of being a goalie in the 80s 19:30 Dominik Hasek's case for being the best ever 23:00 Doing video work to analyze goalie play 26:00 On goalies impacting shot attempts 29:05 Favourite current Goalie to watch 34:30 Jump from playing in the NHL to media work Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show 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.

Uncle Jeff Marek joins the show to discuss the changing coaching landscape around the league, sneaky ways players are cheating the system, and how we can improve the presentation of hockey broadcasts moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:20 Coaching changes around the League 17:00 Cheating: Passive Interference and Faceoffs 30:00 Changing Hockey Broadcasts for the better 39:30 Bye Week: Pass or Fail? 40:45 The Looming Expansion Draft's effects 44:30 Kelly Hrudey's leap into the media game Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show 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 discuss Connor McDavid's greatness, whether there's enough behind him to win now, and why some historical comparables make Milan Lucic's struggles this year even more troublesome. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:00 What makes Connor McDavid so special? 9:30 Is there enough behind McDavid when he's not on the ice? 19:00 Going for it while your stars are still on ELCs 24:20 Milan Lucic's season from hell 34:10 Are they riding Cam Talbot into the ground? 42:30 Potential upgrades on the blueline 50:00 A few wrinkles that could affect the Trade Deadline Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past shows can be found here listed in chronological order. Make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on any new episodes as they’re released. All ratings and reviews of the show 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.