The Hockey PDOcast

The Hockey PDOcast

By: Sportsnet

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Hockey

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

Episodes

Breaking Down the Quinn Hughes Trade to Minnesota
Dec 15, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into as many layers of this weekend's Quinn Hughes trade as they can over the course of an hour, ranging from how the Canucks got here as an organization, the acquisition cost and timing of the deal, to why the Wild were the ones to go for it and how he'll fit in Minnesota. 

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Duration: 01:01:55
Deep Diving the Detroit Red Wings
Dec 12, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Max Bultman to help deep dive the Detroit Red Wings by looking at the first 32 games they've played this season, the key areas of improvement that differentiate them from the version they were the past two years when they fell short, and the way the organization has positioned itself to take an even bigger leap moving forward.

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

 

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Duration: 00:50:59
Sorokin’s Start, Challenging Defensive Environments, and the Vezina Race So Far
Dec 10, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to discuss Ilya Sorokin's start to the year, the most challenging defensive environments and the challenges they post to the goalies playing behind them, Jesper Wallstedt's first full NHL season, how Mackenzie Blackwood has looked since returning from injury, Logan Thompson continuing to post outrageous numbers, and the top of the Vezina conversation at this point.

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

 

Duration: 00:51:04
The Jets Are Struggling, the Current State of the Standings and Selling the Idea of a Rebuild, and What We’re Enjoying Watching
Dec 08, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into our top stories from this past week of hockey. We discuss the changing expectations for the Jets this season as their struggles continue, the growing gap between the Avalanche and everyone else, the teams occupying the bottom of the standings and their appetite for rebuilding moving forward, the players being linked to the Devils on the trade market, and the upcoming games we're excited to watch. Plus a bunch of other notes on Beckett Sennecke, Ryan Leonard, the Oilers top line, and plenty more. 

If you'd l...

Duration: 00:58:24
How the Rising Salary Cap and New CBA and Will Affect Future Transactions, and the Teams That Stand To Benefit Most From It
Dec 05, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to talk about ways in which the rising cap and new CBA on the horizon will affect future transactions around the league, how those new dynamics will influence teams considering rebuilding, some of the future deadlines on the calendar that could force real player movement, and the teams that stand to benefit most from all of these changes.

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

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Duration: 00:52:57
The Run the Lightning Are On, Colorado’s Fastball, and Ryan Leonard’s Offensive Upside
Dec 01, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for this week's Sunday Special to talk about how well the the Lightning are playing right now and how they keep finding new contributors along the way, Colorado's fastball on Saturday vs. the Canadiens, Ryan Leonard's offensive upside, the impact Mark Stone's return has on the Golden Knights power play, and a bunch of other stuff that caught our eye while watching hockey this weekend.

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Duration: 00:52:23
What Each Team Should Be Most Thankful for at This Point in the Season
Nov 25, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to go through their list of what teams around the league should be thankful for at this point of the season.

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/a2Q...

Duration: 00:50:53
Connor Bedard’s Year 3 Improvement, the Current State of the Trade Market, and Teams Approaching Big Decisions
Nov 24, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to discuss Connor Bedard's improvement in Year 3, the current state of the trade market and potential points on the calendar that could lead to action, teams to keep an eye out for as they approach big upcoming decisions, and young players that are playing their way into the conversation for the Olympics.

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Duration: 00:48:28
Our Top Stories From This Past Week of Hockey
Nov 24, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through their top stories from the past week in hockey. Topics include Saturday night's Golden Knights vs. Ducks game, the way the Capitals are playing at 5v5 right now and Justin Sourdif looking like another hit for them, the Hurricanes second line and their current opportunity in the East, Dylan Larkin's two-way role this year, the heater the Wild are on in November, and the Devils offensive struggles without Jack Hughes.

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Duration: 00:51:36
The Oilers Struggles, the Avs Power Play, the Stars Offensive Approach, and New Coaches in the NHL
Nov 21, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to break down the Xs and Os behind why the Oilers are struggling, why the Avalanche power play isn't yielding the results their 5v5 offense is, the quality over quantity approach the Stars are taking, and what new coaches like Dan Muse are Marco Sturm are doing in their first NHL head coaching opportunities.

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 y...

Duration: 00:49:21
Confidence Levels for Teams and Hierarchies Within Divisions at the Quarter Mark of the Season
Nov 17, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to take a look at our current confidence levels for teams, and where they stand within their own divisions as we approach the quarter mark of the regular season.

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 H...

Duration: 00:53:46
Breaking Down What We Saw From Oilers vs. Blue Jackets, Panthers vs. Capitals, and Other Thursday Night Games
Nov 14, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down what they saw on Thursday night while watching Oilers vs. Blue Jackets, Panthers vs. Capitals, Kraken vs. Jets, and Avalanche vs. Sabres.

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: h...

Duration: 00:50:24
What Our Team Canada and Team USA Rosters for the 2026 Olympics Look Like Right Now
Nov 10, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to go through what our rosters for Team Canada and Team USA at the upcoming Olympics look like right now.

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 Duration: 00:57:50

What We Saw on Thursday Night While Watching Ducks vs. Stars, Lightning vs. Knights, and Habs vs. Devils
Nov 07, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to break down what they saw on Thursday night while watching Ducks vs. Stars, Lightning vs. Golden Knights, and Canadiens vs. Devils.

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/a...

Duration: 00:49:59
Deep Diving the Devils Start to the Season
Nov 04, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Bryce Salvador to deep dive the first 13 games the Devils have played. They discuss the highs of the 8-game winning streak followed by the lows of their recent 4-game road trip, the impact of the injuries they've sustained along the way, getting the most out of how much Jack Hughes is creating on the top line, Arseny Gritsyuk's usage, Dawson Mercer's bounceback season, and the teams that have been most impressive from ice level viewings so far this season.

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Duration: 00:49:31
First Month Hot Takes, Panic Level for Underperforming Teams, and What We've Been Watching
Nov 03, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss their panic level for teams that have been underperforming expectations, some hot takes emanating from the first month of regular season hockey, and what's been catching their eye while watching games this past week. 

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

 

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Duration: 00:49:37
TB vs. DAL, Kiefer Sherwood Going Berserk, and Contractual Dynamics Around the League Following Necas’ Extension
Oct 31, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to discuss what they saw while watching the Lightning vs. Stars game on Thursday night, the career arc Kiefer Sherwood has been on the past couple of years after he went absolutely berserk yet again against the Blues, and some bigger picture takeaways about the contractual dynamics around the league and the unique window for teams to operate after this week's Martin Necas extension.

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Duration: 00:51:07
The Watchability Rankings for the 2025–2026 NHL Season
Oct 27, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put together their Watchability Rankings for the 2025-2026 NHL season, counting down from 32 to 1 with notes on each team and why they wound up where they did on this year's list.

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 u...

Duration: 01:03:13
Avs vs. Canes Heavyweight Tilt, Penguins New Look Offense, and Other Thursday Night Observations
Oct 24, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to discuss the Hurricanes vs. Avalanche tilt between the top two teams in the league from Thursday night, the surprisingly effective Penguins offense to start the year, teams positioned to best take advantage of the rising cap in the next couple offseasons, and other takeaways from watching games last night.

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Duration: 00:50:48
Breaking Down Four of Tuesday Night’s Games We Watched
Oct 22, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to go through our notes on four of the most interesting games we watched on Tuesday night. We break down what we saw from Devils vs. Maple Leafs, Panthers vs. Bruins, Blue Jackets vs. Stars, and Mammoth vs. Avalanche

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

 

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Duration: 00:51:06
The Return of the Sunday Special, and Our Contender Tiers
Oct 20, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to take a league-wide view of the NHL's hierarchy at the start of the regular season, by sorting each team into tiers based on how the market is valuing their odds of competing for the Stanley Cup this year.

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Duration: 00:51:27
The Hurricanes, Eastern Conference Contenders, and Teams That Could Work Their Way Into the Mix
Oct 17, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to talk about the start to the year for the Hurricanes and the signs that they could be the best team in the East, the questions we have about other teams in the inner circle mix, and the ones that could eventually work their way into that category.

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 c...

Duration: 00:50:25
Wednesday Night’s Observations, and Standout Players That Have Caught Our Eye
Oct 16, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to go through their takeaways from the four games we watched on Wednesday night, and highlight a couple of standout players that have caught their eye in early viewings to start the season.

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 si...

Duration: 00:49:12
Takeaways From Thursday Night’s Busy Night of Games
Oct 10, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to work through Thursday night's busy slate of games, and discuss some of their biggest takeaways from a fun night of hockey.

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/a...

Duration: 00:50:20
The Goalies We’re Excited To Watch This Season
Oct 09, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to go through the goalies they're most interested in watching this season. The list includes Dustin Wolf, Yaroslav Askarov, Spencer Knight, Jet Greaves, John Gibson, Anthony Stolarz, and Adin Hill. 

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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 th...

Duration: 00:54:44
Our Most Interesting Questions and Situations for the 2025–2026 NHL Season
Oct 07, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to go through their most interesting questions and situations for the 2025-2026 NHL season.

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 an...

Duration: 00:50:10
Bill Zito, the Panthers Team Building Approach Over the Years, and the Challenges of Doing It All Over Again
Oct 03, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Bill Zito to talk about his team building process and approach during his time in Florida, the challenges of keeping everyone together and managing the regular season when you've played as much extra hockey as the Panthers have, what's made their group work, and the goal of getting back to the mountaintop yet again this year.

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  Duration: 00:50:25

Our Guys for the 2025–2026 NHL Season
Oct 01, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for the first episode of a brand new NHL season, as the PDOcast makes its return from summer break. They put together their 'Our Guys' list for the 2025-2026 campaign, highlighting the players they're especially excited to watch this year.

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Duration: 00:50:35
Summer Series Part 5 With Bill Armstrong
Jul 22, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Bill Armstrong to talk about Year 1 in Utah, how the JJ Peterka trade came together this offseason, and how the organization continues to take steps towards building off of last season. Then we close out the show by reflecting on our Summer Series, some of our favourite highlights from the interviews, and what's next for the show.

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Duration: 00:50:01
Summer Series Part 4 With Rick Tocchet
Jul 18, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Rick Tocchet to talk about where the game is headed offensively, learning from the Panthers tactical success in the playoffs, how much you can control as a coach, using the offseason to revisit what worked and what didn't from the previous year, and building relationships with stars and developing young players.

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Duration: 00:52:57
Summer Series Part 3 With Kyle Dubas
Jul 17, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Kyle Dubas to talk about how the combination of how increased financial flexibility for teams and a weaker UFA player class affected the trade market this summer, the unique challenges of retooling in the cap growth era, learning from past mistakes, getting the most out of the AHL as a developmental league when you have a heavy volume of young players coming in, and how the process of player evaluation has evolved over the years.

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Duration: 00:52:43
Summer Series Part 2 With Brenden Dillon
Jul 16, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Brenden Dillon to talk about his first year in New Jersey, the growing list of responsibilities that come with being a defenseman in the NHL in 2025, and how much the game has changed since he first got into the league.

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Duration: 00:51:43
Summer Series Part 1 With Todd Diamond
Jul 15, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance and Todd Diamond to discuss how the cap going up this summer influenced negotiations between players and teams, the pros and cons of going long-term vs. taking shorter deals for young players, and the impact of the new CBA on The Florida Model of contract structures.  

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Duration: 00:50:25
The Summer Series
Jul 14, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to circle back to what we can learn from some of the contracts that have been signed since our last show, look at the teams that have either been relatively inactive or have big cards still to play, and set up a fun week of shows that we’ve got coming. 

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Duration: 00:51:29
The Season Finale
Jul 02, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for the season finale episode to reflect on the moves we’ve seen this week and to take stock of where various notable teams are at heading into the summer. They discuss the K’Andre Miller trade for the Hurricanes, what the Devils can do to optimize their lineup with all of the pieces they currently have under contract, the playoff picture in the West, the difference in the market this summer compared past ones, how the Blue Jackets spent their copious amounts of cap space, and the clubs that wound up keep...

Duration: 01:01:23
Takeaways and Reactions From Day 1 of Free Agency Part 2
Jul 02, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down all of the notable signings from the start of the free agent period. In Part 2 they discuss the Hurricanes, Rangers, Mammoth, Red Wings, and a number of other teams that caught their eye based on what they did or didn't do yet this week.

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Duration: 00:52:46
Takeaways and Reactions From Day 1 of Free Agency Part 1
Jul 01, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down all of the notable signings from the start of the free agent period. In Part 1 they discuss the Canadiens, Blues, Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Panthers, and Kings.

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 sig...

Duration: 00:51:47
This Year’s UFA Class, and Rumours of Marner Going to Vegas via Sign-and-Trade
Jun 30, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for this week’s Sunday Special. They discuss things that could be holding up the trade market right now coming out of the draft, the supply and demand imbalance of how many teams have cap space vs. the talent available in free agency, the best bang for your puck players in this year’s UFA class, and the speculation of Marner going Vegas in the form of a sign-and-trade between the Golden Knights and Leafs.

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Duration: 01:00:17
Breaking Down the Biggest Trades From Draft Week
Jun 28, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down the big JJ Peterka trade between Utah and Buffalo, the fits for both sides, and what the draft is like for teams on the inside. Then Harman Dayal comes on the show to discuss Noah Dobson going to the Canadiens, the John Gibson trade saga finally coming to a merciful end, the smart bet the Senators made, and other moves we've seen during draft weekend.

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Duration: 01:52:12
How This Summer’s New Cap Environment Affects the Decision Making Process for Teams
Jun 24, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to discuss how the rising cap affects the decision making process for teams, the ways it'll manifest in the first wave this summer, the opportunity cost of going bridge vs. long-term with RFAs, the pros vs. cons of Marner going 2-3 years on his next deal, and next steps for rebuilding teams like the Ducks, Sharks, and Penguins.

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Duration: 00:48:10
The Trevor Zegras Trade, and Our Most Interesting Teams This Offseason
Jun 23, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to break down today's Trevor Zegras trade, and then work through our most interesting teams this offseason and the big decisions that are ahead for them.

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 h...

Duration: 00:54:40
The First Sunday Special of the Offseason
Jun 23, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for the first Sunday Special of the offseason in which they take a closer look the moves we've seen so far, the lessons we can learn about how teams will conduct their business as the cap continues to rise, and what the 2026 Stanley Cup market tells us about how the teams at the top of the league's hierarchy are positioned prior to whatever is yet to come this summer.

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Duration: 00:51:51
The 2025 Mock Draft
Jun 20, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Cam Robinson and Chris Peters to do their annual mock draft of the top 16 picks in this year's class.

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Duration: 01:40:43
The Conn Smythe, This Year's Playoffs, and This Week's First Wave of Offseason Transactions
Jun 19, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to close the loop on our coverage of this year's postseason by discussing Sam Bennett winning the Conn Smythe over Brad Marchand, the quality of the playoffs, and the likelihood of the Panthers continuing their run next season. Then they get into the first wave of offseason transactions by breaking down the Devils shedding Erik Haula's contract, Matt Duchene staying in Dallas, and the reports of Trent Frederic's extension.

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Duration: 00:52:33
How the Florida Panthers Went Back-to-Back As Stanley Cup Champions
Jun 18, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to do a post game show for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, and deep dive how the Florida Panthers went back-to-back as champions.

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://d...

Duration: 00:59:41
Post Game Reactions and Takeaways Following Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final
Jun 15, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort through everything they saw in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, including Florida bouncing back with a stifling defensive effort and Brad Marchand's incredible individual performance. Then they dish out their 3 Stars for the night, and look ahead to the biggest points of emphasis heading into Game 6 on Tuesday.

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Duration: 00:54:08
The Tactical Battles That Have Defined the Stanley Cup Final Through 4 Games
Jun 13, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to take a look at the Stanley Cup Final through 4 games, and the biggest tactical battlegrounds that have defined the series so far.

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Duration: 00:48:32
Post Game Reactions and Takeaways Following Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final
Jun 13, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort through everything they saw in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Oilers mounted their comeback after going down 3-0, and what to expect heading into Game 5 on Saturday night.

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Duration: 00:52:29
Post Game Reactions and Takeaways Following Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final
Jun 10, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down everything they saw in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, how the Panthers won decisively with a 6-1 final score, and what the Oilers need to do differently heading into Game 4.

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Duration: 00:51:31
Post Game Reactions and Takeaways Following Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final
Jun 07, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to unpack everything they saw in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, highlighting how the Panthers won in double overtime to tie the series at 1, and look ahead to the key storylines for Game 3.

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Duration: 00:43:13
The Stars Coaching Change and Most Interesting Teams To Watch This Offseason
Jun 06, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to react to the Stars making a coaching change today, why they felt like the Pete DeBoer era had run its course, where his next landing spot should be, and whether there's bigger personnel moves coming in Dallas. Then Harman Dayal comes on to answer some mailbag questions from listeners about the most interesting teams to watch this offseason, and lessons to be learned from the success the Panthers and Oilers have had the past couple of years.

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Duration: 01:06:44
Post Game Reactions and Takeaways Following Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
Jun 05, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to sort through everything they saw in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Duration: 00:50:06
Sunday Special preview of the biggest Stanley Cup Final storylines
Jun 02, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to help preview this year's Stanley Cup Final by breaking down all of the biggest storylines heading into it.

 

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Duration: 00:52:52
Previewing This Year's Stanley Cup Final
May 30, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to preview the upcoming rematch between the Panthers and Oilers by looking at the key matchups, X-factors, stylistic strengths and weaknesses, and where the Stanley Cup Final will be won.

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Duration: 00:48:58
How the Oilers beat the Stars in 5 games in the West Final
May 30, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to go through everything they saw in Game 5 of the West Final, and how the Oilers were able to beat the Stars for a second straight year.

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Duration: 00:51:47
Game 4 of Oilers vs. Stars, EDM’s Various Sources of Contribution, and DAL’s Lack of 5v5 Offense
May 28, 2025

Description: Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down everything they saw in Game 4 of Stars vs. Oilers, why Dallas' 5v5 offense has completely dried up, the contributions Edmonton is getting from various sources throughout the lineup in contrast, and how they've been able to build a 3-1 series lead.

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Duration: 00:51:42
The Sunday Special Is Back, and We’re Talking Game 3 of Both Conference Finals Matchups
May 26, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to react to Edmonton's 6-1 victory to go up 2-1 in the West Final, and Florida being one win away from their third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance out East.

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Duration: 00:52:53
How the Oilers Tied Up the West Final in Game 2, and What To Watch for Ahead of Game 3
May 24, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to get into everything they saw in Game 2 of the West Final, how the Oilers were able to even the series up, and what the Stars need to do to get back on track as the series shifts to Edmonton for Games 3 and 4.

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Duration: 00:45:01
What the Panthers Have Done to the Hurricanes To Go Up 2–0 in the East Final
May 23, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final, how the Panthers have built a 2-0 lead, and all of the details in the Panthers game that led to the demolition we watched in Game 2 of the series.

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Duration: 00:55:59
Everything We Saw in Game 1 of the West Final
May 22, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to get into everything they saw from Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.

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Duration: 00:51:38
Previewing Both Conference Finals Matchups, and What To Watch For in Each Series
May 19, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to preview both of the upcoming Conference Finals matchups by highlighting each team's respective strengths vs. weaknesses, key head to head matchups, and what to watch for in these games.

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Duration: 00:50:42
What We Saw From Panthers Beating the Leafs in Game 7, and Big Picture Takeaways From the Series
May 19, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down what they saw from Game 7 of Panthers vs. Leafs, how Florida was able to emphatically win the series, and the big picture takeaways from it all.

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Duration: 00:52:10
Breaking Down Leafs Panthers Game 6, and Looking Ahead to Game 7
May 17, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to go through everything they saw in Game 6 of Leafs Panthers, how the Leafs were able to bounce back and stay alive, and what to watch for ahead of Game 7 on Sunday night.

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Duration: 00:49:20
How the Canes Closed Out the Caps, and How the Jets Forced a Game Six Against the Stars
May 17, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to unpack how the Hurricanes were able to close out the Capitals in 5 and get back to the Eastern Conference Final for the 3rd time in the past 7 years, and how the Jets were able to stay alive and force a Game 6 this weekend against the Stars.

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Duration: 00:53:53
Granlund’s Goals, Oettinger’s Shutdown Performance, Heiskanen’s Return, and Jets vs. Stars Game 4 Takeaways
May 14, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo and Robert Tiffin to get into everything they saw from Jets vs. Stars Game 4 on Tuesday night, including Mikael Granlund's goal scoring outburst, Jake Oettinger's stellar performance, Miro Heiskanen's return, and the role special teams have played in Dallas being up 3-1.

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Duration: 00:51:18
How the Oilers and Hurricanes Took 3–1 Leads in Round 2
May 13, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to break down all of the adjustments the Oilers made to take a stranglehold of their series against Vegas, and what the Hurricanes have done to the Capitals to put themselves just one win away from another appearance in the Eastern Conference Final.

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Duration: 00:49:04
The Thrilling Finish in Edmonton, How the Panthers Evened Their Series Up at Home, and Rantanen’s Impact
May 12, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into their main takeaways from this weekend's set of playoff games, including Saturday night's thrilling finish in Edmonton, how the Panthers evening up their series at home against the Leafs, and the impact of what Mikko Rantanen is doing right now offensively for the Stars.

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Duration: 00:53:56
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Goalies in Round 2
May 09, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to break down the strengths and weaknesses of the remaining goalies in the NHL postseason, and the ways their round 2 opponents can try to exploit them offensively.

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Duration: 00:51:21
What We Saw in Golden Knights Oilers Game 2, and Hurricanes Capitals Game 2
May 09, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to go through everything we saw from Golden Knights Oilers Game 2 and Hurricanes Capitals Game 2 on Thursday night.

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Duration: 00:48:53
What We Saw in Leafs Panthers Game 2, and Jets Stars Game 1
May 08, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to break down everything we saw from Game 2 of Leafs vs. Panthers, and Game 1 of Jets vs. Stars on Wednesday night.

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Duration: 00:50:08
Reacting to the Jets Blue Game 7 Classic We Just Watched, and This Remarkable Weekend of Hockey
May 05, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down what we just saw from the Jets vs. Blues Game 7 classic right after the final buzzer, Mikko Rantanen's heroics on Saturday in carrying the Stars to a win over the Avalanche, and other takeaways from this remarkable weekend of playoff hockey.

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Duration: 00:52:26
Mikko Rantanen Going Nuclear on Saturday Night, and How the Stars Beat the Avalanche in Game 7
May 04, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo and Robert Tiffin to react to Saturday night's wild Game 7 in Dallas, Mikko Rantanen going nuclear in the coolest possible way, how the Stars were able to find a way to improbably beat the Avalanche in Round 1, and what's next for them looking ahead to Round 2.

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Duration: 00:55:51
Setting the Stage for Jets vs. Blues Game 7, and Previewing Panthers vs. Leafs in Round 2
May 03, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to break down what we saw from Game 6 of Jets vs. Blues, why these types of meltdowns keep happening to Winnipeg, and what to expect from both sides in Game 7. Then we take a look at the key matchups ahead of Panthers vs. Leafs in Round 2.

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Duration: 00:44:45
How the Panthers, Capitals, and Hurricanes Won Their Round 1 Matchups in the East
May 01, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to run an autopsy on how the Panthers, Capitals, and Hurricanes won their Round 1 matchups in 5 games.

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Duration: 00:58:15
What We Saw in Game 5 of the Western Conference Round 1 Matchups
May 01, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss what we saw in Game 5 of the Western Conference round 1 matchups. Topics include the Jets bouncing back at home with a desperately needed win, the Oilers flipping their series with a dominant effort and what the Kings have done to help enable it, and the razor thing margins in Wild vs. Golden Knights

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Duration: 00:51:59
Part 2: The Oilers Comeback, the Super Early Conn Smythe Market, and What’s Next for This Postseason
Apr 28, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to unpack everything we saw from Sunday night's comeback by the Oilers, the super early Conn Smythe market at this post of the postseason, and look ahead to what's next for us as we get into the latter stages of Round 1 of the playoffs.

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Duration: 00:50:07
Part 1: How the Avalanche, Blues, and Golden Knights Tied Their Series Up at 2–2
Apr 28, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down what they saw this weekend from the Avalanche vs. Stars, Blues vs. Jets, and Wild vs. Golden Knights series as they each shift to Game 5 tied up at 2-2.

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Duration: 00:49:49
Biggest Takeaways and Themes From the Past Couple Nights of Playoff Hockey
Apr 26, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about how the Oilers, Canadiens, Devils, and Blues all got on the board in their series after getting back home, why the Wild have posed the Golden Knights so many problems through three games, and the biggest themes of this postseason so far.

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Duration: 01:40:12
Florida’s Statement Win, and How the Hurricanes and Leafs Went Up 2–0 in Their Series
Apr 23, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to talk about Florida's statement win over the Lightning in Game 1, how the Hurricanes took a 2-0 lead over an undermanned Devils squad, and the way these first two games between the Leafs and Senators have been played.

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Duration: 00:48:49
Breaking Down Stars vs. Avs Game 2, Kings vs. Oilers Game 1, and Monday Night’s Theatrics
Apr 22, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down the first two games of Stars vs. Avalanche, changes Dallas has made to get back into this series, and the most interesting battleground between the two teams to watch going back to Colorado. Then Steve Peters comes on to sort through Monday night's Kings vs. Oilers Game 1, how LA was able to build their big lead, where it went wrong as the Oilers dramatically fought back late, and the lessons both teams can learn coming out of it.

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Duration: 00:52:52
Game 1 Takeaways From This Weekend's Playoff Games
Apr 21, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the start of the postseason, and the big takeaways from this weekend's set of opening games. 

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Duration: 00:53:14
Previewing Every First Round Series in the East
Apr 18, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to preview the first round playoff matchups in the Eastern Conference. They go through each key matchup, strength vs weakness, X-factor, and thing to watch to help get you ready for the postseason.

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Duration: 00:55:02
Previewing Every First Round Series in the West
Apr 18, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to preview the first round playoff series in the Western Conference. They go through each key matchup, strength vs weakness, X-factor, and thing to watch to help get you ready for the postseason.

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Duration: 00:54:31
Part 2: Most Interesting Players This Postseason
Apr 14, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to look at the most interesting players for each playoff team ahead of the upcoming postseason.

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Duration: 00:49:46
Part 1: Saying Goodbye to Eliminated Teams
Apr 14, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to say goodbye for the season to the teams that eliminated ahead of the playoffs. They look at where things went wrong for them this year, and what they can salvage from it heading into the offseason.

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Duration: 00:54:08
Jets Beating the Stars, the Significance of Winning the Central, and Comparing This Year’s Team to Last Year’s Version
Apr 11, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Murat Ates to deep dive the Winnipeg Jets, the significance of their win vs. the Stars Thursday night, and why this year's version of the team is better heading into the playoffs than the one that crashed out last postseason.

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Duration: 00:51:49
Caps vs. Canes, Nikishin’s Arrival, Coaching Carousel, and Teams With Most To Lose in Round 1 This Year
Apr 11, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Emily Kaplan to talk about last night's Capitals vs. Hurricanes game, what she learned about the Caps being around them throughout the whole Ovechkin goal chase, Nikishin's arrival in Carolina, the coaching carousel this offseason, and the teams with the most to lose in Round 1 this postseason.

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Duration: 00:50:19
Sens Making It Back to the Playoffs, Demidov in Montreal, and the Leafs Back-to-Back in Florida
Apr 10, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to talk about how the Senators made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, Demidov joining the Habs young nucleus as they look to become the 5th Atlantic Division representative in the postseason, the pair of games the Leafs played in Florida this week, and the Wild getting Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek back.

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  Duration: 00:50:10

TB’s Top Players, NYR’s Misery, WPG Ending StL’s Streak, and Monday Night Takeaways
Apr 08, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to get into the biggest takeaways from Monday night's games. They talk about the Lightning's top players, how miserable the Rangers are to watch, Winnipeg ending the Blues winning streak, and how cool Quinton Byfield's highlight reel goal was. Then they answer mailbag questions about players going from bad teams to good ones, and the pros and cons of defensemen who primarily carry the puck for their respective teams.

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Duration: 00:50:30
Ovechkin’s Historic Week, Shake Up in the Atlantic, and the Stanley Cup Market
Apr 07, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to discuss this week's biggest stories in the NHL. They reflect on Ovechkin's run to becoming the leading goal scorer in NHL history, a troublesome stretch of play for top contenders in the Stanley Cup market, the playoff teams in the Atlantic Division, and the Blues continuing their winning streak.

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Duration: 00:54:23
Golden Knights Defensive System, Eichel's Impact, and a "Normal" Season in Vegas
Apr 04, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about what's been a shockingly "normal" season in Vegas, the defensive playing style Bruce Cassidy has them executing, Jack Eichel's campaign being deserving of both Hart and Selke votes, potential matchups for them in Round 1, and what could be in store this summer after a quiet trade deadline.

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Duration: 00:49:24
The Avs Since the Trade Deadline, and Potential Round 1 Central Division Matchups
Apr 04, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by AJ Haefele to breakdown Colorado's play since the trade deadline, the impact of their improved offensive depth, Cale Makar reaching 30 goals for the year, and potential round 1 Central Division matchups against either the Stars or the Jets.

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Duration: 00:52:05
Vasilevskiy’s Return to Form, and Hot Goalies Heading into Playoffs
Apr 02, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to breakdown Andrei Vasilevskiy’s return to form this season, the most difficult types of shots for goalies to face and the science behind them, and hot netminders that could steal series for their teams this postseason.

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Duration: 00:52:59
Monday's Games, Leonard's Immediate Impact, and Prepping for Playoff Opponents
Apr 01, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to go through takeaways from Monday night's games, including Calgary's chances of catching up to a playoff spot, Cale Makar's goal scoring, the glass half full vs. empty interpretation of Dallas' recent play, and Minnesota's offensive woes. Then they take some mailbag questions about Ryan Leonard's immediate impact, Byfield's importance to the Kings, most disappointing teams, and how teams prepare for their playoff opponents.

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Duration: 00:50:13
The West Race, Draisaitl’s Return, Michkov Without Torts, and Future Contracts
Mar 31, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about this weekend's most exciting games, developments in the Western Conference Wild Card race, Draisaitl's return performance against the Flames, dark horse MVP cases, Michkov's first couple of games post John Tortorella, and framing Jakob Chychrun's new deal through the lens of a brave new salary cap world.

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Duration: 00:57:38
Blues Improvement, Avs Since the Deadline, and the Most Interesting Playoff Races
Mar 28, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to take a closer look at the Blues improvement under Jim Montgomery, the new look Avalanche since the trade deadline, a potential round 4 of Kings vs. Oilers, and the most interesting playoff races to track down the stretch

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Duration: 00:40:49
Skating Development, Advancements in That Field, and Working With NHL Players on It
Mar 28, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Luke Chilcott and Sean Shapiro to talk about his work with the Dallas Stars as their skating development coach, the advancements made in that realm over the past 10 years or so, and the distinction between skating fast and playing fast.

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Duration: 01:00:53
Sunday’s Matchups, Team Tendencies That Have Changed This Season, and Hockey Tactics 2025
Mar 17, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to take a closer look at the Avalanche vs. Stars matchup we saw on Sunday, Seth Jones' struggles adjusting to filling in for Aaron Ekblad, Vancouver's lethargic attack, the Blues improvement under Jim Montgomery, Toronto's approach under Craig Berube and whether it better prepares them for the postseason, the offense vs. defense trade-off in New Jersey, and the Senators as a playoff opponent.

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Duration: 00:48:37
Winnipeg's Statement Win, Draisaitl's Dominance, and the Sens Winning Streak
Mar 16, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance for another edition of the Sunday Special to cover this past week's biggest takeaways. They discuss Winnipeg's statement win against Dallas, Draisaitl's dominance and the top of the MVP conversation, Ottawa's winning streak, Sam Bennett's next contract, and a couple of other quick hitters.

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Duration: 00:52:07
Vibe Checks for the Top Teams Post Trade Deadline
Mar 14, 2025

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to take stock of where the top 10 teams in the league are at after the trade deadline, how things have fit with their new editions, and the direction they've been trending in.

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Duration: 00:49:33