Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to take a closer look at the wild card races that are shaping up in both conferences, where the teams involved are at halfway through the year, and whether there could be an actual changing of the guard this season. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Meghan Angley and AJ Haefele to talk about the impact Mackenzie Blackwood has had in Colorado since arriving, the team's offensive profile amidst all of their early season injuries up front, Nathan MacKinnon's change in approach, and evaluating where the Avalanche are at now at the midseason mark. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to break down the success the Blue Jackets top line is having this year, why Mika Zibanejad's individual play has been a microcosm of the Rangers team struggles, things teams have been doing to create more offense this season, and player usage in penalty kill and 3v3 situations. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to catch up on all of the top stories from around the league that we missed while we were on break. Topics include the Canadiens winning streak, Logan Thompson's stats, players like Byfield and Jason Robertson getting going, the Wild Card races, and the Hart Trophy battle at the midseason point. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down the bear and the bull case for every playoff contender at the holiday break. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to answer some listener mailbag questions in the final show before the holiday break. They talk about whether it matters what position the primary play-driver on your team plays, the young goalies in the league right now, and underrated storylines they're looking forward to following in 2025. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into the holiday spirit by giving out gifts to teams that would benefit the most from them. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Cam Robinson to get ready for the upcoming World Juniors by highlighting the key players to watch, the glaring omissions, and the likelihood of future NHL impact. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Marshall to dig into the tape from the first 22 NHL games Macklin Celebrini has played. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Wednesday night's games, the Kaapo Kakko trade, Buffalo's misery continuing and who's to blame for it, what the Stars will do with their cap space, and the importance of AHL success for NHL teams. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the run the Oilers have been on since Connor McDavid returned to the lineup, the heights Leon Draisaitl has taken his game to, the gear the Devils have hit defensively, trades the Blues have made and could still make, and the hope the Utah Hockey Club and Ottawa Senators are providing us with. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Peters to talk about Utah's improved play over the past 10 games and the drivers of that success, the playoff races in both conferences and how many spots are actually up for grabs, and the importance of getting your head coaching hire right. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the moves the Avalanche had made in net and Blackwood’s fit in Colorado, Demko’s much anticipated return, and the value Anthony Stolarz and Logan Thompson have provided to their new teams this year. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Steve Werier to tap into his experience working on player contracts with the Florida Panthers by talking about the NMC vs. NTC fallout from the Jacob Trouba saga, utilization of media to get your message out, competitive edges for teams in different markets, and strategy for rebuilding clubs. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about the Jacob Trouba trade, the Stars putting Tyler Seguin on LTIR, the Kevyn Adams press conference, and the top stories from this past week in the NHL. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down the rosters for the Four Nations tournament. In Part 2, they cover the selections for Team Canada and Team Finland. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz and Sean Shapiro to break down the rosters for the Four Nations tournament. In Part 1, they cover the selections for Team USA and Team Sweden. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Fraser to take a closer look under the hood at a handful of teams with interesting underlying profiles at this point of the season - including the Rangers, Devils, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, and Avalanche. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into their top stories from this past week of NHL hockey. They talk about how fun the Sharks have been, the impressive showings the Capitals had against some of the best teams in the East, the biggest concerns that linger about the Rangers, the McDavid vs. MacKinnon duel on Saturday night, and the price the Wild paid for David Jiricek. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to talk about what we're seeing on tape from Macklin Celebrini to start his career, teams like the Capitals and Hurricanes that are getting more out of their players offensively, and some coaching considerations when it comes to things like handedness for defensemen or going with 11F-7D lineups. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.