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The Wandering DP PodcastThe Wandering DP Pdocast: Episode #447 – Christopher Ross BSCWe have an awesome show this week as we are joined by cinematographer Christopher Ross BSC to discuss his work on the series Shogun. Christopher was originally on the podcast back in Episode #406 to talk about lensing the film The Great Escaper and he is back on today to chat through a much different beast. […]
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The Hockey PDOcastJosh Morrissey, the Jets, and getting more out of your defensemenJesse Marshall joins the PDOcast with Dimitri discussing Josh Morrissey, the Jets, and getting more out of your defensemen.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 Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 ...2022-12-3051 minThe Hockey PDOcastWhat does the future hold for San Jose? Erik Karlsson? Timo Meier?Sheng Peng returns to the Hockey PDOcast with Dimitri Filipovic to dive back in on the San Jose Sharks and the seasons of Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier.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 Hockey PDOcast's se...2022-11-2952 minThe Hockey PDOcastThe Beasts of the East in the NHLDimitri Filipovic hosts another episode of The Hockey PDOcast where he is joined by guest Matt Porter in the first half and Sean Shapiro for the last half. The guys dive into some of the NHL's Eastern Conference Elite including Patrice Bergeron and the success the Bruins have had so far along with the hot streak or "heater" that the New Jersey Devils have been riding. 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 yo...2022-11-2452 minThe Hockey PDOcastThe Calgary Flames deep diveKent Wilson joins Dimitri on the PDOcast as the pair run through an in-depth look at the struggling Calgary Flames.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 Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc842022-11-0947 minThe Hockey PDOcastThe Seattle Kraken deep diveDimitri welcomes in Monday regular Cam Charron back to The Hockey PDOcast as the two of them conduct a deep dive on Seattle Kraken.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 Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://d...2022-11-0849 minThe Hockey PDOcastRevisiting our preseason predictionsDimitri welcomes in PDOcast regular Andy MacNeil from VSiN Live as they revisit some of their preseason NHL predictions from a gambling perspective and what they can make of the play across the league so far.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 s...2022-10-2649 minThe Hockey PDOcastExtracting what we can one game into the seasonShayna Goldman of The Athletic NHL joins Dimitri for this edition of the PDOcast. What can you realistically derive from opening night across the NHL? Can you extract any real information from a team from game one? 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...2022-10-1449 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 451: Watch the GamesCam Charron joins the show to discuss a variety of random offseason topics. Things we cover in this episode:
How we watch games these days
What we're specifically looking for
Tracking games and what we're trying to quantify
How our preferences have changed over the years
Being willing to learn from new information
The value in acknowledging what you don't know
Optimizing offence and hunting for specific shots
Goalies playing the puck, expected goals, and a lot more
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show...2022-07-271h 03The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 450: Breaking Down the BlockbusterThomas Drance joins the show to discuss Matthew Tkachuk going to the Panthers, Jonathan Huberdeau and Mackenzie Weegar going to the Flames, and what's next for both teams following their blockbuster trade. Topics include:
Why Matthew Tkachuk is such a unique player
What our expectations should be for his future scoring
How he'll provide the Panthers with a different offensive element
The age bracket of Florida's new core
Why they were comfortable trading Huberdeau and Weegar
Whether they have any cards left to play
The amount of leverage Calgary had in negotiations
What Darryl Sutter can get out...2022-07-251h 27The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 449: The Goaltending Excellence DepartmentKevin Woodley joins the show to talk about goalies, the moves made at the position this offseason, and the details that go into finding the right fit. Topics include:
Impact of environment on goalie performance
Scouting to exploit opponent's tendencies
Matchmaking goalie's strengths with team dynamics
Level of planning that goes into shot and save selection
Why measuring time and space is the next frontier
What to make of John Gibson's numbers
New Jersey's inability to buy a save lately
Matt Murray, Jack Campbell, and the musical chairs
If you haven't done so yet, please take a...2022-07-151h 24The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 448: The First Wave of Free AgencyDom Luszczyszyn and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss all of the big moves that happened on the first day of free agency. Topics include:
A live reaction to Johnny Gaudreau signing with CBJ
The Hurricanes adding Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty
How the league still values big defensemen
The approach by young teams like the Red Wings and Ducks
The Lightning and Avalanche taking care of business
All of Ottawa's Ws so far this offseason
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash...2022-07-141h 08The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 447: Something SpicyShayna Goldman joins the show to discuss the Alex DeBrincat trade, the Filip Forsberg extension, and other notable news items from draft weekend. Topics include:
How the Senators can use DeBrincat
Why this was the right type of risk for them to take
The return the Blackhawks were able to get
The importance of maximizing value during rebuilds
The Forsberg extension and free agent market
Oilers shedding salary and how they'll use the cap space
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star...2022-07-1153 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 446: Mock Draft 2022, Part 2Cam Robinson and Chris Peters join the show to do a mock draft of this year's 16 lottery picks. In Part 2 of the show, topics discussed include:
1:00 - Denton Mateychuk
6:00 - Cutter Gauthier
10:00 - Frank Nazar
16:00 - Marco Kasper
19:30 - Pavel Mintyukov
22:00 - Liam Ohgren
24:30 - Matthew Savoie
29:30 - Joakim Kemell
34:00 - Jonathan Lekkerimaki
37:30 - Owen Pickering
40:00 - Danila Yurov
43:00 - Brad Lambert
47:30 - Jagger Firkus
49:00 - Connor Geekie
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you...2022-07-0157 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 446: Mock Draft 2022, Part 1Cam Robinson and Chris Peters join the show to do a mock draft of this year's 16 lottery picks. In Part 1 of the show, topics discussed include:
2:00 - Methodology, process, and how we evaluate prospects
25:00 - Shane Wright
35:00 - Juraj Slafkovsky
45:30 - Logan Cooley
53:00 - David Jiricek
58:00 - Simon Nemec
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help...2022-07-011h 06The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 445: Let the Offseason BeginWe're doing something a little bit different in this episode with a solo PDOcast breaking down the Kevin Fiala trade. Topics covered include:
The teams that were interested in trading for him
Why the Kings made the most sense as a fit
How he figures to specifically help them
The factors that forced Minnesota's hand
How the Wild can make up for losing him
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a...2022-06-3024 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 445: Let the Offseason BeginWe're doing something a little bit different in this episode with a solo PDOcast breaking down the Kevin Fiala trade. Topics covered include:
The teams that were interested in trading for him
Why the Kings made the most sense as a fit
How he figures to specifically help them
The factors that forced Minnesota's hand
How the Wild can make up for losing him
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a...2022-06-3024 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 444: Your 2022 Stanley Cup ChampionsPeter Baugh joins the show to discuss Colorado's victory over Tampa Bay, how they won the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, and the people that helped finally get them there. Topics include:
Their defensive performance down the stretch of Game 6
The heights Bowen Byram took his game to
How much credit Jared Bednar deserves
Val Nichushkin's future after this run
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend...2022-06-2738 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 443: Boy, That Escalated QuicklyShayna Goldman joins the show to discuss the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Avalanche have been able to dominate, and what adjustments the Lightning can make with the series now moving to Tampa Bay. Topics discussed include:
Why the Avalanche forecheck is giving the Lightning trouble
The level of dominance we saw in Game 2
How good Val Nichushkin and Colorado's top line have been
The unenviable task of slowing the Avalanche down right now
Lessons to learn from Colorado's success
Where things have gone especially wrong for the Lightning
What Tampa Bay can...2022-06-1955 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 442: Stanley Cup Final Preview, Part 2AJ Haefele joins the show to help preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Avalanche and Lightning. In Part 2, we discuss:
Value of winning 1v2 and creating competitive advantages
Nathan MacKinnon finding the right balance for when to attack
Matching MacKinnon's line vs. the other team's best
The job Anthony Cirelli has done killing everyone's offence
Each team's preferred head-to-head matchups
The unique impact Cale Makar has made this postseason
Learning from the success Devon Toews has had
The types of games we expect to see in this series
If you haven't done so yet, please...2022-06-1443 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 442: Stanley Cup Final Preview, Part 1AJ Haefele joins the show to help preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Avalanche and Lightning. In Part 1, we discuss:
Tampa Bay's forecheck vs. Colorado's breakout
Colorado's rush attack vs. Tampa Bay's cycle game
The preferred game setting for each team
Why Bowen Byram's play has made such a difference
Differences between this Avalanche team and past versions
Creating offence from the half-wall
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave...2022-06-1441 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 441: Risk ToleranceDominic Moore joins the show to discuss the first three games of each Conference Final series. Topics include:
Colorado's rush attack
Edmonton's inability to slow them down
How the Avalanche are defending McDavid
How the Rangers got to this point
The things New York is doing to give Tampa Bay trouble
Whether the Lightning flipped the series in Game 3
Scouting goalie tendencies and shooting for them
Trust level and how it influences risk tolerance
Not getting too high or low after each game
Making big lineup changes in the postseason
Having a specific role and playing it
...2022-06-0650 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 440: They Have Good Players and They Play Hockey WellThomas Drance joins the show to help recap round two, and look ahead to the Conference Finals. Topics discussed include:
Trying to match up with Connor McDavid
How Leon Draisaitl has found a way to be effective
Edmonton's improved depth and remaining issues
Colorado's transition game
What makes the Avalanche so good
Florida's game plan vs. the Lightning
Tampa Bay's defensive structure and personnel
The Avalanche and Lightning team building models
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling...2022-05-301h 14The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 439: Round Two Matchups and AdjustmentsShayna Goldman joins the show to help preview a pair of second round matchups - the Battle of Alberta and the Hurricanes vs. the Rangers. We discuss what we saw from those teams in round one, and key factors to look out for in round two.If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help, each one is...2022-05-171h 05The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 438: It's a Trap!Jack Han joins the show to discuss takeaways from the opening round, and what to watch for in the upcoming round two matchups. Topics include:
1:00 - Oilers vs. Kings
21:00 - Panthers vs. Capitals
32:00 - Leafs vs. Lightning
50:00 - Avalanche vs. Blues
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help, each one is much appreciated! 2022-05-161h 00The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 437: First Round Playoff Preview, Part 2Mike Johnson joins the show to help preview four first round matchups in this year's postseason. Series discussed include:
1:30 - Blues vs. Wild
18:00 - Panthers vs. Capitals
29:00 - Avalanche vs. Predators
45:00 - Lightning vs. Leafs
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help, each one is much appreciated! Learn more about your ad...2022-05-021h 07The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 436: First Round Playoff Preview, Part 1Ryan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to help preview four first round matchups in this year's postseason. Series discussed include:
2:00 - Bruins vs. Hurricanes
18:20 - Stars vs. Flames
35:00 - Kings vs. Oilers
51:00 - Penguins vs. Rangers
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help, each one is much appreciated! Learn more...2022-05-011h 10The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 435: Workshopping Offensive PrinciplesDarryl Belfry joins the show to discuss his coaching workshop, the offensive principles the best teams in the league adhere to, and working with players to implement new skills in their game. Topics include:
Fixing vs. investing in development
The importance of cumulative shift effect
How players like Devon Toews defend proactively
Five-man units and moving in the offensive zone
Positionless hockey vs. Positional interchangeability
Stacking skills and building off of them
Establishing speed differential and attacking creatively
Zegras doing the Michigan, and what comes next
Earning trust and building relationships with players
How to teach something new...2022-04-211h 06The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 434: Die a Hero or Live Long Enough to Become an Eye Test GuyJack Han joins the show to discuss a variety of different topics. Things covered include:
Jesse Puljujarvi's defensive and 5v5 impact
How he's become such an effective player
Cole Caufield's improvement under Martin St.Louis
The changes he's made to his approach and shots
Getting the most out of a player's specific skillset
The functional value of reach in the NHL
Rethinking the way we scout defensemen
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can...2022-04-1051 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 433: Trade Deadline TakeawaysRyan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss big takeaways and themes from the this year's trade deadline. Topics discussed include:
The Atlantic Division loading up
The price Boston paid for Hampus Lindholm
Florida's competitive window
What Toronto's blueline pairings will look like
The Ducks rebuilding the right way
The way the league evaluates defensemen
How Marc-Andre Fleury fits on the Wild
Any potential concerns about the Avalanche
The Rangers improving their depth
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star...2022-03-221h 11The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 432: Trades We'd Like to See at the 2022 DeadlineThomas Drance and Jack Fraser join the show to help cook up trades we'd like to see at this year's upcoming deadline. Players discussed include:
3:30 Mark Giordano
14:00 Hampus Lindholm
20:00 Claude Giroux
29:30 Jakob Chychrun
37:30 Conor Garland
45:00 Brandon Hagel
52:00 Patrik Laine
57:00 Travis Sanheim
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for the help, each one is much appreciated! 2022-03-171h 09The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 431: Systems and StrategiesJack Han joins the show to talk about teams we've been interested in recently, and the notable strategic changes they've made to the way they play. Topics include:
Florida's historically great offensive results
Whether that kind of style can translate to the playoffs
The importance of board play, and getting 'off the wall'
Calgary's defensive structure under Sutter
How he's gotten Johnny Gaudreau to buy into the plan
A diverse attack and unique shot selection by the Blues
LA's improved process, and turning it into more goals
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute...2022-03-1448 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 430: Mailbag Questions and a Surprise AppearanceShayna Goldman joins the show to help answer your mailbag questions. Then Alison Lukan makes a surprise appearance to talk about her experience doing commentary for Seattle Kraken games. Topics include:
Patrice Bergeron is still the gold standard for the Selke
Elias Lindholm being underrated and underappreciated
A deep dive of the best Igor Shesterkin stats this season
Upgrades the Rangers can make to their lineup
Mo Seider and the depth of this year's rookie class
Strategy for fringe teams at the trade deadline
How aggressive the Los Angeles Kings should be right now
Functional differences between public...2022-03-081h 04The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 429: Regular Season Lessons and Playoff ProjectionsDom Luszczyszyn and Rob Pizzola join the show to discuss a whole bunch of different topics. Things covered include:
How profitable betting favourites has been
Colorado's status as top team and getting over the hump
The league's problems with stat tracking
The plan to include faceoff probabilities on broadcasts
The freakishly good season Igor Shesterkin is having
Accounting for goaltending when measuring team quality
The effect that aggressive goalie pulls have had
Projecting regular season success into the playoffs
Optimal postseason betting strategy
Revisiting our favourite preseason props
If you haven't done so yet, please take a...2022-03-041h 19The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 428: The First DominoKent Wilson joins the show to help break down the Calgary Flames side of the Tyler Toffoli trade. Topics include:
How to judge moves at the time they happen
The timing of the trade
Benefits of doing it now rather than waiting
Picking Toffoli over other available options
Where his greatest impact will be on the Flames lineup
The team building approach and going for it
Upcoming contractual decisions for Calgary
'Darryl Sutter Hockey'
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button...2022-02-1530 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 427: It's Been a JourneyRyan Lambert and Jack Fraser join the show to discuss Edmonton's decision coaching change. Topics include:
The timing of the move
What's been wrong with the Oilers
How much Dave Tippett is to blame
Ken Holland's roster construction
The personnel flaws that still remain
What Jay Woodcroft can do to turn things around
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about...2022-02-1154 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 426: Goaltending Does Not Exist In A VacuumKevin Woodley joins the show to discuss goalies, notable performances at the position this season, and how defensive environment can affect things for them. Topics include:
How easy Igor Shesterkin makes it look
His value to the Rangers, and goalies in MVP discussion
Juuse Saros' movement, and how fun he is to watch
Freddy Andersen, and Carolina's defensive style
Ville Husso vs. Jordan Binnington
Low shot environments vs. staying busy
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and h...2022-01-281h 05The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 425: Different, and BetterDarryl Belfry joins the show to discuss the following topics:
Watching McDavid and Crosby train together
How they used space as a weapon
Positionless hockey vs. Positional interchangeability
Getting more out of defensemen in the OZ
Ways to optimize 5v5 offense
Shot selection and how it affects puck recoveries
The pros and cons of aiming high on goalies
What makes Nikita Kucherov such a dual threat
How Troy Terry attacks triangles
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts...2022-01-171h 04The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 424: Mo Seider, Mo FunMax Bultman and Ryan Hana join the show to discuss just how Moritz Seider, how impressive his rookie season has been, what we've seen from him that's made him so effective right away, and a whole lot more on the Detroit Red Wings. Topics include:
The details in Seider's game
Just how much they rely on him already
Memories from the 2019 draft
Lucas Raymond's dual threat ability
The importance of his shot moving forward
What the rookies have done for Detroit's watchability
Dylan Larkin's career arc so far
Jakub Vrana's eventual return
The next steps for the Red...2022-01-101h 13The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 423: The Second Best BeardRikard Grönborg joins the show to discuss incorporating analytics into coaching decisions, how to effectively use data when communicating with players, balancing the team's process versus results, and his experience matching up against Team North America in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps us out greatly. If you're feeling extra generous, you can also leave a little note about why you recommend people check the PDOcast out. Thanks for t...2021-12-3041 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 422: Finding the Right PartnerJack Han joins the show to discuss a variety of topics including Trevor Zegras' playing style, lessons we can learn from the Stars top line, Oliver Kylington's development this season, and players we like that you've probably never had any reason to think about before.2:00 Why Hintz, Robertson, and Pavelski work so well together14:00 Trevor Zegras' experimentation and playing style29:00 Oliver Kylington's development38:00 Random players we like that you've never thought aboutIf you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for...2021-12-0854 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 421: Answering Your QuestionsRyan Lambert joins the show to help answer your mailbag questions. Topics include:
The Mount Rushmore of Bad GMs in the Cap Era
What we were most wrong about in the preseason
If the Ducks start changes their trade deadline plans
More likely: 50 Ovechkin Goals vs. 150 McDavid Points
Whether the Islanders can turn their season around
The most chaotic potential PDO benders
Which teams are due for some regression
Goalies to keep in mind for the future
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash...2021-11-2448 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 420: We're All Trying to Find The Guy Who Did ThisSatiar Shah joins the show to discuss Vancouver's horrible start to the season, who's really to blame for it, and what the Canucks organization will do next to try and fix it. Topics include:
How surprising these early results are
Why the organization pivoted this offseason
The team's decision to make all-in moves
Bloated expectations heading into the year
The media's role in influencing those expectations
The 8 years of the Benning regime
How much ownership's meddling complicates things
Whether the coaching really is to blame
Why their playing style doesn't match their personnel
Elias Pettersson's struggles over the...2021-11-191h 01The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 419: The 2021-22 Watchability RankingsPete Blackburn joins the show to help construct this year's version of the annual Watchability Rankings. We discuss what makes a team watchable, and what we prioritize when tuning into a game, before ranking all 32 teams in the league from top to bottom based on that criteria. Topics include:
Whether the Coyotes are so bad that they're good
Why you need to give the Blues a second chance
What makes the Ducks this year's 'Midnight Rider'
Fear of missing out on Connor McDavid's latest highlight
Enjoying Alex Ovechkin chasing history
Teams we struggled to rank because of injuries
...2021-11-191h 20The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 418: Going All-In in VegasJesse Granger joins the show to discuss Vegas trading for Jack Eichel, their aggressive team building strategy, how they're going to make all of the pieces fit when they get healthy, and how they're trying to survive in the meantime. Topics include:
Why Vegas decided to trade for Eichel
Why they were in a unique position to do so
Trading draft picks for proven talent
The pros and cons of their team building strategy
How to optimally use him when he returns
Idea of paying premium for centers
Making all of the money fit under the cap
Struggles...2021-11-1055 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 417: Emergency Eichel Trade ReactionChad DeDominicis joins the show to discuss initial reactions to the Jack Eichel trade, the return the Sabres were able to get for him, and what the Golden Knights will actually be getting from him whenever he's ready to play again. Topics include:
Complicating factors that affected the market
Which teams were actually in on him
The leaked Flames offer
Krebs as the crown jewel of the package
Tuch's future and realistic upside
Where Vegas' first round pick could land this year
Eichel's statistical profile the past few seasons
What the Golden Knights need him to be
...2021-11-0433 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 416: Making ChangesI start the show talking about Kyle Beach's bravery in coming forward, the cowardice within the Chicago Blackhawks organization that allowed this to happen to him, and the way everything has been handled.Then Jack Fraser joins the show to discuss teams that have either overperfomed or underperfomed so far based on our preseason expectations, and whether we need to change our projections for them moving forward.
0:00 - CW: Kyle Beach, Chicago Blackhawks, and the NHL
8:50 - The Avalanche
18:00 - The Leafs
31:00 - The Kraken
38:00 - The Lightning
46:00 - The Flames
51:00 - The Blues
55:00 - Mailbag...2021-10-291h 08The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 415: Sources SayChris Johnston and Emily Kaplan join the show to discuss teams that have our attention, things we're watching moving forward, and what people around the league are talking about. Topics include:
How the Penguins keep winning without key players
The Panthers building something special
The likelihood of Vegas making another big move
The Jack Eichel trade market
Chicago's horrendous start and who's to blame
The upcoming free agent class
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for the show. Smash that 5-star button. Each one counts, and helps...2021-10-251h 00The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 414: Season Preview ShowDom Luszczyszyn joins the show to help preview the upcoming NHL season. We discuss team projections, league trends, player props, and our favourite bets. Topics include:
What to make of last year's data
The difficulties of projecting a new team like the Kraken
Stickiness of metrics from one year to the next
Teams that made big changes over the offseason
The realistic ceiling for McDavid's point total
Our favourite bets for team over/unders
Interesting player props and awards futures
If you haven't done so yet, please take a minute to leave a rating and review for...2021-10-1257 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 413: Turning Fantasy into RealityCam Robinson and Chris Meaney join the show to help you prepare for your fantasy drafts by discussing players to target, breakout candidates, and situations to watch closely to start the season. Topics include:
Stacking Florida Panthers skaters
Sam Bennett's remarkable end to last season
Sam Reinhart's upside playing next to Barkov
Jack Hughes' breakout, and why points are coming
Which Devils skaters will be able to benefit from it
Jakob Chychrun trying to follow up on last year
Joel Eriksson Ek playing with Kirill Kaprizov
Jordan Kyrou's talent and usage
Take advantage of the unknown in Seattle
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 175: Emergency Trade Freeze PDOcastAndrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the concerns about how Marc Bergevin has progressively decimated Montreal's depth on the blueline (1:06), the price paid for Jonathan Drouin and how he fits on the Canadiens (3:59), whether the writing is on the wall for Alex Galchenyuk to be shipped out of town (12:05), the bizarre Nathan Beaulieu trade with the Sabres (20:47), where the Montreal Canadiens go from here (37:22), and the Flames choosing Mike Smith as their starting goalie (43:18).
Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that yo...2017-06-1754 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 175: Emergency Trade Freeze PDOcastAndrew Berkshire joins the show to discuss the concerns about how Marc Bergevin has progressively decimated Montreal's depth on the blueline (1:06), the price paid for Jonathan Drouin and how he fits on the Canadiens (3:59), whether the writing is on the wall for Alex Galchenyuk to be shipped out of town (12:05), the bizarre Nathan Beaulieu trade with the Sabres (20:47), where the Montreal Canadiens go from here (37:22), and the Flames choosing Mike Smith as their starting goalie (43:18).
Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that yo...2017-06-1754 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 114: Do As I Say, Not As I DoMike Johnson joins the show to discuss what the New York Islanders need to do to make sure they keep John Tavares, playing through early season shooting percentage fluctuations, and what he looks for when tuning in to a game.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
0:50 Deep dive on the New York Islanders struggles
10:35 Why do teams keep passing on P.A. Parenteau types?
14:27 Is the East better than the West right now?
17:10 Buying into teams exceeding preseason expectations
22:01 Young players having no leverage
27:45 Playing through a hot or...2016-11-1136 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 114: Do As I Say, Not As I DoMike Johnson joins the show to discuss what the New York Islanders need to do to make sure they keep John Tavares, playing through early season shooting percentage fluctuations, and what he looks for when tuning in to a game.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
0:50 Deep dive on the New York Islanders struggles
10:35 Why do teams keep passing on P.A. Parenteau types?
14:27 Is the East better than the West right now?
17:10 Buying into teams exceeding preseason expectations
22:01 Young players having no leverage
27:45 Playing through a hot or...2016-11-1136 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 113: So You're Saying There's a ChanceBill West joins the show to discuss how Sidney Crosby is still holding onto his claim as the league's best player, how the Rangers are trying to emulate the Penguins style, and what it's been like covering Mike Sullivan.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
1:00 Sidney Crosby is still the best
10:45 The difficult Metro Division
16:00 Creating a high number of scoring chances
21:00 Mike Sullivan's emergence from Tortorella's shadow
25:30 The battle for the crease
This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to...2016-11-0836 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 113: So You're Saying There's a ChanceBill West joins the show to discuss how Sidney Crosby is still holding onto his claim as the league's best player, how the Rangers are trying to emulate the Penguins style, and what it's been like covering Mike Sullivan.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
1:00 Sidney Crosby is still the best
10:45 The difficult Metro Division
16:00 Creating a high number of scoring chances
21:00 Mike Sullivan's emergence from Tortorella's shadow
25:30 The battle for the crease
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 112: Top 10 GMs and Top 10 CoachesJonathan Willis joins the show to help rank the Top 10 General Managers and the Top 10 Head Coaches.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:00 Honourable Mentions
6:00 Bob Murray's rough summer
10:00 Building the Washington Capitals
13:30 Young GMs rising
18:15 Jim Nill's trading record
20:30 David Poile's makeover
22:15 The cream of the crop
25:30 Coaches Intro/Honourable Mentions
30:00 Young coaches
32:00 Ken Hitchcock's longevity
35:45 Alain Vigneault's pet projects
40:30 Peter Laviolette's omission
45:15 Carlyle vs. Tortorella
This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting se...2016-11-0248 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 112: Top 10 GMs and Top 10 CoachesJonathan Willis joins the show to help rank the Top 10 General Managers and the Top 10 Head Coaches.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:00 Honourable Mentions
6:00 Bob Murray's rough summer
10:00 Building the Washington Capitals
13:30 Young GMs rising
18:15 Jim Nill's trading record
20:30 David Poile's makeover
22:15 The cream of the crop
25:30 Coaches Intro/Honourable Mentions
30:00 Young coaches
32:00 Ken Hitchcock's longevity
35:45 Alain Vigneault's pet projects
40:30 Peter Laviolette's omission
45:15 Carlyle vs. Tortorella
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 111: Top 10 GoaliesNick Mercadante joins the show to help rank the best puck-stoppers in the game.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:45 Methodology for the rankings
8:30 Win Threshold Percentage and Loss Threshold %
18:30 Andrei Vasilevskiy's rising star
20:15 Roberto Luongo is still good
27:45 Braden Holtby vs. Tuukka Rask
30:30 Jonathan Quick?
38:30 Brian Elliott's sneaky efficiency
40:45 Another Steve Mason diatribe
43:00 The Top 3
This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses that come with ru...2016-10-2852 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 111: Top 10 GoaliesNick Mercadante joins the show to help rank the best puck-stoppers in the game.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:45 Methodology for the rankings
8:30 Win Threshold Percentage and Loss Threshold %
18:30 Andrei Vasilevskiy's rising star
20:15 Roberto Luongo is still good
27:45 Braden Holtby vs. Tuukka Rask
30:30 Jonathan Quick?
38:30 Brian Elliott's sneaky efficiency
40:45 Another Steve Mason diatribe
43:00 The Top 3
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 110: Early Season Legit-O-Meter and Panic MeterChris Johnston joins the show for an early season edition of the Legit-O-Meter and Panic Meter, in which we try to figure out how sustainable the surprises thus far are moving forward.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
1:15 The spike in scoring
6:00 The Rangers rolling 4 skilled lines
10:00 How legit are the Oilers?
15:00 How worried should we be about Freddie Anderson?
22:30 The ghosts of Pavelec and Cam Ward
27:30 The California Teams
This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save ti...2016-10-2737 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 110: Early Season Legit-O-Meter and Panic MeterChris Johnston joins the show for an early season edition of the Legit-O-Meter and Panic Meter, in which we try to figure out how sustainable the surprises thus far are moving forward.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
1:15 The spike in scoring
6:00 The Rangers rolling 4 skilled lines
10:00 How legit are the Oilers?
15:00 How worried should we be about Freddie Anderson?
22:30 The ghosts of Pavelec and Cam Ward
27:30 The California Teams
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 109: Top 10 DefencemenAndrew Berkshire joins the show to continue our Top 10 series, this time focusing in on the best defencemen in the NHL.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
1:43 Honourable mentions
5:02 Shea Weber's omission
7:45 Anaheim starting the year without Lindholm
11:30 Washington's best defenceman
13:00 John Klingberg personifies the Dallas Stars
16:00 OEL being overlooked down in Arizona
18:20 The overwhelming force that is Brent Burns
22:18 Why don't people take Shattenkirk seriously?
24:35 The hate has gone too far on Drew Doughty
28:30 Kris Letang does everything for the Penguins
31:30 Th...2016-10-2550 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 109: Top 10 DefencemenAndrew Berkshire joins the show to continue our Top 10 series, this time focusing in on the best defencemen in the NHL.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
1:43 Honourable mentions
5:02 Shea Weber's omission
7:45 Anaheim starting the year without Lindholm
11:30 Washington's best defenceman
13:00 John Klingberg personifies the Dallas Stars
16:00 OEL being overlooked down in Arizona
18:20 The overwhelming force that is Brent Burns
22:18 Why don't people take Shattenkirk seriously?
24:35 The hate has gone too far on Drew Doughty
28:30 Kris Letang does everything for the Penguins
31:30 Th...2016-10-2550 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 108: Top 10 WingersAndrew Berkshire makes his return to the show to help rank the top 10 left wingers and top 10 right wingers in the NHL.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:00 Matt Duchene and Jaromir Jagr
4:00 Brendan Gallagher
7:00 Mark Stone, Tyler Toffoli and Jakub Voracek
11:45 Nikita Kucherov
17:30 Blake Wheeler and Joe Pavelski
20:45 The top tier of Right Wingers
25:00 Freshbooks read
26:00 Left Wingers introduction
30:45 Jaden Schwartz
31:45 Brad Marchand Johnny Gaudreau
35:00 Mike Hoffman
37:30 Max Pacioretty and Tomas Tatar
42:45 Filip Forsberg and Taylor Hall
47:30 Alex Ov...2016-10-1954 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 108: Top 10 WingersAndrew Berkshire makes his return to the show to help rank the top 10 left wingers and top 10 right wingers in the NHL.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:00 Matt Duchene and Jaromir Jagr
4:00 Brendan Gallagher
7:00 Mark Stone, Tyler Toffoli and Jakub Voracek
11:45 Nikita Kucherov
17:30 Blake Wheeler and Joe Pavelski
20:45 The top tier of Right Wingers
25:00 Freshbooks read
26:00 Left Wingers introduction
30:45 Jaden Schwartz
31:45 Brad Marchand Johnny Gaudreau
35:00 Mike Hoffman
37:30 Max Pacioretty and Tomas Tatar
42:45 Filip Forsberg and Taylor Hall
47:30 Alex Ov...2016-10-1954 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 107: Top 10 CentersAndrew Berkshire joins the show to help construct a list of the top 10 players currently playing the center position in the NHL.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
3:30 Number 10
6:30 Number 9
8:30 Number 8
10:30 Number 7 and Number 6
17:30 Numbers 5, 4, and 3
23:30 Number 2
30:00 Number 1
32:30 Honourable Mentions
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Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
3:30 Number 10
6:30 Number 9
8:30 Number 8
10:30 Number 7 and Number 6
17:30 Numbers 5, 4, and 3
23:30 Number 2
30:00 Number 1
32:30 Honourable Mentions
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 106: Watchability RankingsJeff Marek joins the show to help count down this season's most watchable teams from 30 to 1. Much like last season, the premise is as follows:
"If you’re sitting down on a random Thursday night and there’s a ton of hockey on to choose from, which teams are you prioritizing seeing (all other things being equal, and rooting allegiances aside)? Talent is obviously king, but style and likelihood of engaging in a back-and-forth, fast-paced affair is just as important. Remember: sometimes being a very successful hockey team in terms of wins and losses and your place in t...2016-10-141h 30The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 106: Watchability RankingsJeff Marek joins the show to help count down this season's most watchable teams from 30 to 1. Much like last season, the premise is as follows:
"If you’re sitting down on a random Thursday night and there’s a ton of hockey on to choose from, which teams are you prioritizing seeing (all other things being equal, and rooting allegiances aside)? Talent is obviously king, but style and likelihood of engaging in a back-and-forth, fast-paced affair is just as important. Remember: sometimes being a very successful hockey team in terms of wins and losses and your place in t...2016-10-141h 30
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 105: NHL Over/Under Best BetsRob Pizzola joins the show to help break down the Over/Under season-long point totals for all 30 teams this coming season. From a betting perspective which teams provide the best opportunity for value, and which ones should you stay away from?
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:00 The Randy Carlyle Effect
5:00 Alberta Teams
7:00 One more year of losing for Arizona?
10:00 Early season parity
14:00 Carolina Hurricanes done in by goaltending
16:30 The cream of the crop
19:45 Western Conference supremacy
22:45 How much better will the Leafs be?
27:30 No...2016-10-1133 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 105: NHL Over/Under Best BetsRob Pizzola joins the show to help break down the Over/Under season-long point totals for all 30 teams this coming season. From a betting perspective which teams provide the best opportunity for value, and which ones should you stay away from?
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:00 The Randy Carlyle Effect
5:00 Alberta Teams
7:00 One more year of losing for Arizona?
10:00 Early season parity
14:00 Carolina Hurricanes done in by goaltending
16:30 The cream of the crop
19:45 Western Conference supremacy
22:45 How much better will the Leafs be?
27:30 No...2016-10-1133 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 104: Predicting The 2016-2017 Standings Using ModelsMicah Blake McCurdy joins the show to help preview the upcoming season, and predict how the standings will wind up shaking out using his new model.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
0:30 Predictive Models
7:30 Coaching influence on predictions
18:30 How much better can the Avalanche get?
26:30 California Teams vs. The Oilers
28:20 Can the Predators take the West?
30:45 Signs of decline for the Blackhawks
32:15 Rangers & Canadiens being reliant on goaltending
This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time an...2016-10-0640 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 104: Predicting The 2016-2017 Standings Using ModelsMicah Blake McCurdy joins the show to help preview the upcoming season, and predict how the standings will wind up shaking out using his new model.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
0:30 Predictive Models
7:30 Coaching influence on predictions
18:30 How much better can the Avalanche get?
26:30 California Teams vs. The Oilers
28:20 Can the Predators take the West?
30:45 Signs of decline for the Blackhawks
32:15 Rangers & Canadiens being reliant on goaltending
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 103: A Stroll Down Memory LaneCorey Sznajder joins the show to discuss tracking the 2016 postseason, which microstats are most important and how they should be incorporated into evaluations, and what all of it says about various individual defensemen across the league.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
0:40 Jogging memories of the 2016 postseason
10:20 Primary Shot Contribution Percentage
13:50 Jon Cooper's deployment of defensemen
19:15 The Kris Russell conundrum
31:45 Defending zone entries against
This episode is brought to you by Freshbooks, an online accounting service designed to save time and help avoid all of the stresses th...2016-10-0449 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 103: A Stroll Down Memory LaneCorey Sznajder joins the show to discuss tracking the 2016 postseason, which microstats are most important and how they should be incorporated into evaluations, and what all of it says about various individual defensemen across the league.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
0:40 Jogging memories of the 2016 postseason
10:20 Primary Shot Contribution Percentage
13:50 Jon Cooper's deployment of defensemen
19:15 The Kris Russell conundrum
31:45 Defending zone entries against
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 102: The Curious Case of Jacob TroubaGarret Hohl joins the show to discuss a wide array of Winnipeg Jets-centric topics including Jacob Trouba's trade demands, Ondrej Pavelec once again figuring to be the downfall of the team, and what we can reasonably expect from Patrik Laine in his first season.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:38 Jacob Trouba's performance to-date
5:20 The problem with evaluations using box car stats
10:10 Logical trading partners for the Jets
14:00 Winnipeg's bizarre infatuation with Ondrej Pavelec
21:30 The Patrik Laine hype train
27:05 Optimizing your bottom-6 forward group
29:45 Tracking stats in...2016-09-2841 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 102: The Curious Case of Jacob TroubaGarret Hohl joins the show to discuss a wide array of Winnipeg Jets-centric topics including Jacob Trouba's trade demands, Ondrej Pavelec once again figuring to be the downfall of the team, and what we can reasonably expect from Patrik Laine in his first season.
Here’s a quick rundown of the topics covered:
2:38 Jacob Trouba's performance to-date
5:20 The problem with evaluations using box car stats
10:10 Logical trading partners for the Jets
14:00 Winnipeg's bizarre infatuation with Ondrej Pavelec
21:30 The Patrik Laine hype train
27:05 Optimizing your bottom-6 forward group
29:45 Tracking stats in...2016-09-2841 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 101: Making America Great AgainChris Peters joins the show to discuss who's to blame for Team USA crashing and burning in the World Cup of Hockey, and what's behind Team Europe's improbable run to the final.
Here's a quick rundown of the topics covered:
3:11 World Cup of Hockey surprisingly entertaining
5:28 Who's to blame for Team USA's failure
7:00 The infatuation with '96
9:48 Roster construction in a short tournament
12:20 Dean Lombardi empowering John Tortorella
16:00 Is Tortorella in 'The Tyson Zone'?
22:10 Team Europe's improbable run
25:50 Anze Kopitar getting his due
This episode is...2016-09-2732 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 101: Making America Great AgainChris Peters joins the show to discuss who's to blame for Team USA crashing and burning in the World Cup of Hockey, and what's behind Team Europe's improbable run to the final.
Here's a quick rundown of the topics covered:
3:11 World Cup of Hockey surprisingly entertaining
5:28 Who's to blame for Team USA's failure
7:00 The infatuation with '96
9:48 Roster construction in a short tournament
12:20 Dean Lombardi empowering John Tortorella
16:00 Is Tortorella in 'The Tyson Zone'?
22:10 Team Europe's improbable run
25:50 Anze Kopitar getting his due
This episode is...2016-09-2732 min
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The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 70: The Short List of Stanley Cup ContendersJonathan Willis joins the show to help cut down the list of teams we can realistically consider to be Stanley Cup contenders this postseason.
Here’s a rundown of the topics covered:
2:56 The Fringe Teams
7:20 The Blues are stuck in no man's land
11:30 Henrik Lundqvist raises New York's baseline
15:00 The Penguins without Evgeni Malkin
22:00 The streak the Ducks are on
28:10 The Lightning flying under the radar
31:40 The wide range of outcomes for the Stars
38:10 The best Capitals team in the Ovechkin Era
41:20 The Blackhawks and the Kings...2016-03-1848 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 70: The Short List of Stanley Cup ContendersJonathan Willis joins the show to help cut down the list of teams we can realistically consider to be Stanley Cup contenders this postseason.
Here’s a rundown of the topics covered:
2:56 The Fringe Teams
7:20 The Blues are stuck in no man's land
11:30 Henrik Lundqvist raises New York's baseline
15:00 The Penguins without Evgeni Malkin
22:00 The streak the Ducks are on
28:10 The Lightning flying under the radar
31:40 The wide range of outcomes for the Stars
38:10 The best Capitals team in the Ovechkin Era
41:20 The Blackhawks and the Kings...2016-03-1848 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 69: Passing The Eye TestGus Katsaros joins the show to discuss how scouting has changed over the years, where it's headed, and the challenge finding a balance between quantitative and qualitative evaluation.
Here’s a rundown of the topics covered:
2:30 Finding a balance between data analysis and the eye test
6:00 Entire organization being on same page
9:00 Misconceptions about scouting
13:45 Overvaluing the wrong skills
19:20 Hockey Sense
26:00 Integration of Analysis
29:00 Divide between perceived skills and on-ice results
35:40 The Passing Project
*Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can al...2016-03-1642 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 69: Passing The Eye TestGus Katsaros joins the show to discuss how scouting has changed over the years, where it's headed, and the challenge finding a balance between quantitative and qualitative evaluation.
Here’s a rundown of the topics covered:
2:30 Finding a balance between data analysis and the eye test
6:00 Entire organization being on same page
9:00 Misconceptions about scouting
13:45 Overvaluing the wrong skills
19:20 Hockey Sense
26:00 Integration of Analysis
29:00 Divide between perceived skills and on-ice results
35:40 The Passing Project
*Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can al...2016-03-1642 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 67: The World Cup of HockeyWith the preliminary rosters for the World Cup of Hockey being announced, Jeff Marek joins the show to help dissect Team Canada, Team North America, and Team Russia. Then we rang Jen Lute Costella up to discuss Team USA's roster and their chances in the tournament.
01:47 - Trade Deadline Day at the Sportsnet studio
05:29 - 'The Sochi Model' for roster construction
08:48 - Injury risk scaring off players from future participation
13:09 - Which Canadian goalie is 2nd in line behind Carey Price
15:19 - Shea Weber being picked over PK Subban
18:14 - The conservative...2016-03-031h 14The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 67: The World Cup of HockeyWith the preliminary rosters for the World Cup of Hockey being announced, Jeff Marek joins the show to help dissect Team Canada, Team North America, and Team Russia. Then we rang Jen Lute Costella up to discuss Team USA's roster and their chances in the tournament.
01:47 - Trade Deadline Day at the Sportsnet studio
05:29 - 'The Sochi Model' for roster construction
08:48 - Injury risk scaring off players from future participation
13:09 - Which Canadian goalie is 2nd in line behind Carey Price
15:19 - Shea Weber being picked over PK Subban
18:14 - The conservative...2016-03-031h 14
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 66: Trade Deadline AftermathAfter a marathon day at the office, Elliotte Friedman and Sean McIndoe join the show to reflect on all of the trades (and maybe more notably, all of the near-trades that fell through) that we saw unfold all of the way up to the deadline.
We discuss the premium the Dallas Stars paid for Kris Russell with Jim Nill uncharacteristically finding himself on the losing end of a trade, the Canucks decision to hold onto their aging trade pieces, and the various teams with uncertain futures that ultimately stood pat.
0:00 - 1:50 - Intro
1:51 - 4:37...2016-03-0127 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 66: Trade Deadline AftermathAfter a marathon day at the office, Elliotte Friedman and Sean McIndoe join the show to reflect on all of the trades (and maybe more notably, all of the near-trades that fell through) that we saw unfold all of the way up to the deadline.
We discuss the premium the Dallas Stars paid for Kris Russell with Jim Nill uncharacteristically finding himself on the losing end of a trade, the Canucks decision to hold onto their aging trade pieces, and the various teams with uncertain futures that ultimately stood pat.
0:00 - 1:50 - Intro
1:51 - 4:37...2016-03-0127 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 65: An Inside Look At the Trade DeadlineChris Johnston joins the show on the eve of the NHL trade deadline to discuss how he vets his sources, the process that going into publicly relaying news, and finding a balance between providing opinionated analysis and strictly reporting facts.
We also discuss how it made sense for the Rangers to go all-in with the Eric Staal trade, and whether the Ducks will feel the need to keep pace with the moves the Blackhawks have recently made.
0:00 – 1:45 – Intro
01:45 – 8:30 – Working for Sportsnet / Hockey Reporting
8:30 – 14:40 -Reporting Facts vs. Opinion-Based Analysis
14:40 – 19:40 – Rangers Acquire Staal / Trading Picks and goin...2016-02-2843 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 65: An Inside Look At the Trade DeadlineChris Johnston joins the show on the eve of the NHL trade deadline to discuss how he vets his sources, the process that going into publicly relaying news, and finding a balance between providing opinionated analysis and strictly reporting facts.
We also discuss how it made sense for the Rangers to go all-in with the Eric Staal trade, and whether the Ducks will feel the need to keep pace with the moves the Blackhawks have recently made.
0:00 – 1:45 – Intro
01:45 – 8:30 – Working for Sportsnet / Hockey Reporting
8:30 – 14:40 -Reporting Facts vs. Opinion-Based Analysis
14:40 – 19:40 – Rangers Acquire Staal / Trading Picks and goin...2016-02-2843 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 64: Would You Rather?Having been blessed with a pair of admittedly less significant, yet still relevant trades to dissect, we take full advantage. In doing so we discuss the bizarrely marginal upgrade by the Sharks given their situation, the Leafs prudent strategy of stockpiling draft picks, and the Canucks lack of foresight.
Plus, spinning it forward we look ahead to Monday's deadline with some speculation about popular names that have been bandied about in trade rumours recently.
*Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to...2016-02-2343 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 64: Would You Rather?Having been blessed with a pair of admittedly less significant, yet still relevant trades to dissect, we take full advantage. In doing so we discuss the bizarrely marginal upgrade by the Sharks given their situation, the Leafs prudent strategy of stockpiling draft picks, and the Canucks lack of foresight.
Plus, spinning it forward we look ahead to Monday's deadline with some speculation about popular names that have been bandied about in trade rumours recently.
*Every episode of this podcast is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, and can also be streamed from our website. Make sure to...2016-02-2343 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 63: Your Best Player Isn't The ProblemA day after PK Subban soaked up all of the blame for a Canadiens loss simply because he tried to do what they pay him for, we ask the following questions:
Why are people in various levels of hockey, whether it's fans, analysts, or coaches, still so conservative and risk averse?
Why does the best player always get singled out as the one whose play needs to be questioned first when things go wrong for the team? Why is there still such a giant divide between perception and reality when it comes to what the defense...2016-02-1937 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 63: Your Best Player Isn't The ProblemA day after PK Subban soaked up all of the blame for a Canadiens loss simply because he tried to do what they pay him for, we ask the following questions:
Why are people in various levels of hockey, whether it's fans, analysts, or coaches, still so conservative and risk averse?
Why does the best player always get singled out as the one whose play needs to be questioned first when things go wrong for the team? Why is there still such a giant divide between perception and reality when it comes to what the defense...2016-02-1937 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 62: Pushing All of Your Chips InWe had Mike Johnson back on the show to discuss the trade deadline from the angles of why teams can't have their cake and eat it too by trading away rental players they expect to re-sign, whether the Hurricanes need to be especially cold and calculating by cutting the cord with Eric Staal, and if the Ducks need to swing for the fences while they still can.
We also chat about how extended shooting slumps are perpetuated, and if a goalie's stature can affect the way a shooter approaches attacking him.
*Every episode of this...2016-02-1843 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 62: Pushing All of Your Chips InWe had Mike Johnson back on the show to discuss the trade deadline from the angles of why teams can't have their cake and eat it too by trading away rental players they expect to re-sign, whether the Hurricanes need to be especially cold and calculating by cutting the cord with Eric Staal, and if the Ducks need to swing for the fences while they still can.
We also chat about how extended shooting slumps are perpetuated, and if a goalie's stature can affect the way a shooter approaches attacking him.
*Every episode of this...2016-02-1843 min
The Hockey PDOcastEpisode 61: East Coast BiasMuch like we did last week when we asked '20 Questions' about the Western Conference, we similarly move around the East in an attempt to gain more clarity about what the landscape looks like at this moment in time.
"Will the Capitals rest their players during the stretch run?", "should the Hurricanes be full-blown sellers at the deadline?", "what's been the main difference for the Penguins under Mike Sullivan?", and "why does Michel Therrien have undying love for David Desharnais?" are examples of things we get around to answering.
*Every episode of this podcast is...2016-02-1647 minThe Hockey PDOcastEpisode 61: East Coast BiasMuch like we did last week when we asked '20 Questions' about the Western Conference, we similarly move around the East in an attempt to gain more clarity about what the landscape looks like at this moment in time.
"Will the Capitals rest their players during the stretch run?", "should the Hurricanes be full-blown sellers at the deadline?", "what's been the main difference for the Penguins under Mike Sullivan?", and "why does Michel Therrien have undying love for David Desharnais?" are examples of things we get around to answering.
*Every episode of this podcast is...2016-02-1647 min