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The Hockey PDOcast

A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.

Episodes

Revisting the Watchability Rankings Through 20 Games

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to revisit their watchability rankings from before the year, and take stock of where they’re at with teams after seeing them play nearly 20 games this season. If you'd like to participate 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 This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...

Nov 23, 202352 min

The Magic Behind Nikita Kucherov’s Wizardry

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down why Nikita Kucherov is such a cheat code offensively, and how all of his magic starts with his command of the wall in all three zones. If you'd like to participate 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 This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...

Nov 21, 202351 min

Outliers, Regression, and Your Mailbag Questions

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to answer your mailbag questions about teams who regularly outperform their publicly available metrics, Alexis Lafreniere's goal scoring, and contenders like the Avalanche and Devils having some weird results. If you'd like to participate 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 ...

Nov 17, 202350 min

Matt Duchene in Dallas, NHL's International Games, and 3-on-3 OT Solutions

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the entertainment value of the NHL's international games, the start Matt Duchene is off to in Dallas, and the league hoping to fix growing issues with the 3-on-3 overtime format. If you'd like to participate 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 ...

Nov 17, 202350 min

How Quinton Byfield Is Now Leveraging His Skills to Become an Impact Player

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Quinton Byfield's game, the leap he's made this season, and how he's been able to become a real impact player for the Kings. If you'd like to participate 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 This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and...

Nov 14, 202352 min

Good Process, Better Results, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down Pittsburgh's start to the year, the small yet impactful changes they've made, and how they're hoping to keep turning good processes into better results. 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 This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty The views and opinions expressed in this po...

Nov 13, 202350 min

Ending the Week With Your Mailbag Questions

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Matt Larkin to answer your mailbag questions about what the Oilers can do to salvage their season, whether there's any signs of life from Jonathan Huberdeau, and how to cheer for rebuilding teams like the Flyers. If you'd like to participate in future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the PDOcast's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not n...

Nov 10, 202350 min

The Oilers Are Down Bad, Barkov’s Quiet Greatness, and Other Nuggets Around the League

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Edmonton's latest soul crushing defeat, catching up with the Florida Panthers as they keep getting it done despite all of their key absences, and other fun nuggets from around the league. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building ov...

Nov 10, 202353 min

The Leafs, the Oilers, and Their Respective Issues This Season

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to talk about the Leafs, Oilers, and Wild. They discuss their shaky starts to the season, how worried we should be about it, and what can be done to fix the issues that have been dragging their results down. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're bui...

Nov 09, 202352 min

Pavel Mintyukov’s Playing Style, and the Profound Impact He’s Already Had

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to marvel at Pavel Mintyukov's introduction to the NHL. They break down the details in his game, the habits he's shown on and off the puck, and how it's had a profound impact on the way the Ducks are playing this season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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. If you'd like to partic...

Nov 07, 202349 min

The Canucks Hot Start, and Way Too Early Awards Market

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the hot start the Canucks are off to this season, and how they’re doing it. Then they look at the awards market one month into the season and discuss some of the best values on the boards. 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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building...

Nov 07, 202350 min

Just How Bad Are the Sharks, and Many More Mailbag Questions

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer an interesting medley of mailbag questions from the listeners. Topics include Byfield's promising start to the season, historical perspective on how bad this version of the Sharks is, the future outlook for teams either over or underperforming their underlying numbers, and a whole lot more. If you'd like to participate in future editions of the mailbag, you can do so by signing up for the PDOcast's Discord server here: https://discord.gg/a2QG...

Nov 04, 202354 min

It’s Always Something With the Senators

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Graeme Nichols to work through everything that's gone wrong in Ottawa lately, and how the Senators can hope to fix it moving forward. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark. 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. 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...

Nov 03, 202345 min

Surprise Teams, and What They’re Doing Right vs. Wrong

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about what they're seeing on tape from surprising teams like the Ducks, Oilers, Predators, and Penguins early in the season. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark. 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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by...

Nov 02, 202349 min

What’s More Spooky Than Talking About Goalies

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about goaltending in the first month of the season. Topics include Arizona’s underrated tandem, the Bruins continuing to get it done without missing a beat, Jake Oettinger’s workload, a potential changing of the guard in Toronto’s crease, and who’s to blame for Edmonton’s struggles. This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the...

Oct 31, 202353 min

Dylan Larkin is 'the Man in the Middle'

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Dylan Larkin's electric performance to start the year, the strides he's made individually over the past year or so, and how he's benefitting from the talent around him improving. This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation a...

Oct 30, 202350 min

The Impact Quinn Hughes Has Had to Start the Season

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down the impact Quinn Hughes has had on Canucks games to start the season, and how he's done it at both ends of the ice. Then they talk about Matthew Poitras, Alexis Lafreniere, and other young players playing big roles for their respective clubs. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark 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 affi...

Oct 27, 202348 min

Situations to Target in Fantasy Hockey

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Chris Meaney to help you get an advantage in your fantasy leagues. They highlight early season player usage that's notable, situations to target, and names to keep an eye on moving forward. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark 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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community w...

Oct 27, 202354 min

Development Plans, Utilization of NHL Edge, and AHL Affiliates

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Leo Carlsson's interesting development plan, the NHL Edge data that was unveiled by the league this week, and Carolina's lack of an AHL affiliate. This podcast was produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're build...

Oct 26, 202351 min

How Mikko Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche do their damage

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to deep dive Mikko Rantanen's game, how he's turned into such a triple threat monster, and the way it all ties into the unique way the Colorado Avalanche play as a team. This podcast was produced by Elan Chark 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. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're b...

Oct 25, 202350 min

Notable Starts to the Season and How Much We’re Buying Them

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk about Auston Matthews' strong start to the year, and other notable performances from the first week of the season that they're keeping an eye on moving forward. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're ...

Oct 20, 202351 min

Stories From the First Week on the Road

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to talk about her first week on the road to start the season, and all of the teams she got to see in that time. They discuss the Sabres, Lightning, Penguins, Avalanche, Timo Meier, and Connor Bedard. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversati...

Oct 20, 202348 min

Detroit's Red Hot Start Offensively

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the new look Detroit Red Wings, their fun start to the year, and how Dylan Larkin has clicked with Alex DeBrincat. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so...

Oct 17, 202350 min

First Impressions of Connor Bedard

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to break down the tape of Connor Bedard's first three games and discuss what he's doing that's allowing him to be so effective right out of the gate. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on...

Oct 16, 202349 min

‘Our Guys’ This Season

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to wax poetic about the random assortment of players they’re especially high on heading into this season This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 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 ...

Oct 11, 202348 min

Breaking Down the Details in Jack Hughes’ Game

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to take a closer look at the leap Jack Hughes made last season, how much his game has evolved, and why he's so difficult to handle defensively. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discor...

Oct 10, 202352 min

2023 Watchability Rankings

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do the Watchability Rankings for this coming NHL season. They work their way from 32 through 1, breaking down what they’re excited to see from each team this year and why they ranked them where they did. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the co...

Oct 06, 20232 hr 41 min

The Season Finale

Kevin Woodley joins Dimitri for the final episode of the season. They discuss teams moving towards 3 goalie systems, goalies that got paid this summer, and names to watch at the position heading into next season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're...

Jul 14, 202353 min

Dallas Stars Offseason Approach, and Coaching Clinic Talking Points

Sean Shapiro joins Dimitri to talk about what the Dallas Stars have done this offseason, their decision to focus on their forwards rather than their defensemen, and the most interesting takeaways from a recent coaching clinic. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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 If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the c...

Jul 13, 202350 min

Offseason Takeaways Extravaganza, Part 2

In Part 2 of our offseason takeaways extravaganza, Thomas Drance joins Dimitri to talk about the Devils handling their business so efficiently, why we're still so excited about Our Sabres, how bad teams tried to weaponize their endless amounts of cap space this summer, and the Predators aggressively attempting to change their vibes as an organization. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa...

Jul 11, 202352 minEp. 421