The Hockey PDOcast

Matthew Coller joins the show to discuss why the Wild have thrived under Bruce Boudreau this season, and whether they're capable of not only sustaining their play thus far but hitting another gear during the stretch run. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 The Sports Scene in Minnesota 3:00 Coaches getting an unfair shake 11:15 The obsession with faceoffs 16:00 Eric Staal's revitalization 19:15 The postseason chess match 25:45 Going for it at the trade deadline 35:00 Ryan Suter's true value 39:20 Shot Attempts vs. Scoring Chances 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.

Nick Mercadante joins the show to discuss the downtick in league-wide goaltending this season, the especially uncharacteristic individual performances, and how to fix the NHL's back-up goalie problem. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:35 Weird Individual Goalie Performances 9:05 Average Shot Distance 17:25 The Wonky Schedule 21:20 Ben Bishop, Steve Mason, and Brian Elliott 28:00 Carter Hutton, Curtis McElhenney & "The Proven Back-Up" 43:30 The Juuse Saros Blueprint 49:45 The Problems with Results-Based Analysis 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.

Andrew Berkshire joins the show to help 'adopt' the Montreal Canadiens, and answer the ultimate question of whether or not they're better equipped for success in the postseason than in year's past now that they're less reliant on Carey Price's brilliance. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: f1:45 How bad goaltending did Ken Hitchcock in 9:10 Carey Price's uncharacteristic struggles 13:00 Alex Radulov's puck possession dominance 18:30 Marc Bergevin's savvy minor moves 21:04 Shot metrics vs. Goal metrics on the Power Play 26:10 Has Shea Weber been what you were expecting? 32:00 Possible trade deadline maneuvering 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.

Craig Custance joins the show to discuss what went wrong this season in St.Louis and whether the Blues were justified in their firing of Ken Hitchcock, why the Maple Leafs look like a team that could skip a few steps in their climb to the top, and what to expect from this year's trade deadline. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 2:51 Should the Maple Leafs try to win now? 10:20 What went wrong in St.Louis under Ken Hitchcock? 21:00 The Kevin Shattenkirk trade market 25:00 How will the expansion draft and upcoming draft class affect deals? 34:40 The Top 100 List 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.

Alan Wells joins the show to to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning. What's gone wrong for them this season, are there deeper-rooted issues to worry about or is this season a one-off, and what will they look like in years to come? Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:05 Are the Lightning the league's most disappointing team? 9:30 Issue #1: Suspect Goaltending 12:50 Issue #2: Blueline Personnel Evaluation 24:15 Issue #3: The Front Office vs. The Coaching Staff 30:05 Approaching the trade deadline 39:05 Can they get back on top in 2017? Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here 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.

Charlie O'Connor joins the show to discuss the sports scene in Philadelphia these days, the uneven path the Flyers have taken to getting where they are this year, and their outlook for the season moving forward. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:05 Sam Hinkie's Legacy 6:10 The path to a Wild Card spot 9:00 Possession vs Scoring chances 13:15 Steve Mason's Struggles 17:45 Dave Hakstol: Pass or Fail? 25:05 Radko Gudas is Actually Good 32:10 Gostibehere's apparent sophomore struggles 35:55 Spreading the wealth vs. loading up lines Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here 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.

Kent Wilson joins the show to help adopt the Calgary Flames, who appear to be some combination of fun, interesting, and legitimately good for really the first time in recent memory. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:40 Recent Flames History 6:50 An Apology to Mikael Backlund 11:30 Monahan with and without Gaudreau 20:50 Appreciating Dougie Hamilton 23:30 Should the Flames be buyers at the deadline? 29:30 Brian Elliott vs. Chad Johnson 32:05 Nailing the small decisions Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here 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.

Jon Press joins the show to discuss the elephant in the room that makes it difficult to fully enjoy regular season success as a fan of the Washington Capitals, how this year's team differs from past incarnations, and what the future holds for the organization. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 0:45 The Winning Streak 8:40 The job Brian MacLellan has done 14:45 Trade Deadline Needs 19:05 Optimal Line Configurations 23:00 John Carlson's skills vs. results 28:00 Looming Expansion Draft 32:30 Nate Schmidt Fan Club Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here 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.

Mike Johnson joins the show to help pick this year's All-Stars. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 Should we care about the event? 6:30 Atlantic Division All-Stars 24:20 Metro Division All-Stars 33:30 Central Division All-Stars 48:00 Pacific Division All-Stars Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here 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.

Jack Han joins the show to discuss how the conventional forechecks team use have changed over time, and how the breakout schemes to combat them have adapted in turn. We also discuss the concepts of 'total hockey', how a coach can tinker with pace depending on the players available, and what to look for when breaking down film. Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered: 1:15 How different forechecks have changed the transition game 8:40 Gabriel Landeskog's stunted development 14:08 Putting players in positions to succeed 17:30 Playing slow vs. fast 25:00 What's the next area for us to focus on? Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and Stitcher. All past episodes can be found here 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.