A cap-and-trade primer for listeners who like hockey arguments grounded in roster math.
The episode treats the cap's rise as a practical roster question: who can spend early, who can wait, and who can turn future space into an edge.

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A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
The Hockey PDOcast turns NHL roster talk, tactics, and team direction into clear arguments for fans already deep in the sport.
The Hockey PDOcast is for the NHL listener who wants roster talk with teeth, not a scoreboard recap. Across the sampled episodes, the show moves through league-wide questions with guests: Thanksgiving-season team check-ins, Olympic roster construction, Red Wings personnel, the…
You want hockey arguments with matchup details, salary-cap consequences, and just enough sicko energy.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A cap-and-trade primer for listeners who like hockey arguments grounded in roster math.
The episode treats the cap's rise as a practical roster question: who can spend early, who can wait, and who can turn future space into an edge.
A hockey-first breakdown that turns Oilers struggles into a clear, tactical NHL discussion.
This episode works best when it uses the Oilers' slump as an entry point into larger NHL tactics. It starts there, then moves into puck-carrying habits, hybrid zone coverage, and man coverage, with Dimitri and Jack keeping the focus on the ice rather than drifting into generic…
A sharp, fast look at why good process can still end in a messy result.
That 5-4 Blue Jackets-Oilers game gives the episode its shape: messy, fast, and a little more revealing than the scoreline first suggests. Dimitri Filipovich and Harmon Dial are strongest when they stay on chance flow, special teams, and the gap between what the eye test says…
A comic hockey start that turns into a serious rebuild conversation.
Dimitri Filipovic and Thomas Drance start with the Canucks-Wild oddity and use it to get at a bigger question: how teams should think about rebuilding. The conversation moves through ownership structure, cap growth, and the sharper demands NHL front offices face now.
A sharp roster debate that turns Olympic speculation into practical team-building logic.
Dimitri Filipovich and Thomas Drance use Olympic roster talk to work through what the first six weeks have clarified, and where the last hard cuts still sit for Team Canada and Team USA.
Detroit's progress looks clearer once the roster fits are sorted.
This Detroit Red Wings deep dive uses the 32-game mark and a 3-1-1 road trip to judge how much progress the team has really made in a crowded Eastern Conference.
A tight look at why Tampa Bay and Colorado keep setting the pace.
The episode stays focused on the hockey that matters: Tampa Bay pushing through injuries and Colorado finding ways to score from different spots. It moves cleanly from blue line depth to lineup choices to the Avalanche's attack, so the discussion never drifts far from the ice.
Anaheim's surge gets a sharp, grounded, and fun read.
The episode keeps Anaheim front and center, treating the Ducks' rise as a live hockey question rather than a neat talking point. Dimitri Filipovich and Harman Dayal lay out why Ducks-Stars opened up so much, why Anaheim looks dangerous, and how the same aggressive style that…

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Dimitri Filipovic and Jack Hahn analyze key NHL trends, focusing on the Edmonton Oilers' offensive struggles, the Colorado Avalanche's power play issues, the Dallas Stars' efficient offensive approach, and coaching innovations.
Cap space changes the argument fast.
Dimitri Filipovic and Harmon Dial analyse key NHL games from Thursday night, focusing on the Oilers' chaotic win over the Blue Jackets, the Panthers' defensive mastery against the Capitals, and insights on teams like the Jets and Avalanche.
Host Dimitri Filipovic and guest Shana Goldman discuss what each NHL team should be thankful for mid-season, covering emerging stars like Connor Bedard, team performances such as the Colorado Avalanche's dominance, and league-wide issues like parity and loser points.
The hosts discuss early season overreactions in the NHL, analyzing underperforming teams like the Maple Leafs and rising stars like the Canadiens, while also covering player contracts, injuries, and Olympic team speculation.
The hosts analyze the Winnipeg Jets' struggles, highlighting their reliance on Connor Hellebuyck and top-line scoring, and discuss the Colorado Avalanche's dominant start driven by innovative ownership strategies.
The hosts analyze the Tampa Bay Lightning's impressive hot streak, highlighting their defensive performance without key players and dominant win over the New York Rangers.
Best-on-best hockey is finally back.
Thirty-two games is a real sample.
Anaheim is the headline.
Dimitri Filipovic and Thomas Drance recap a thrilling week in the NHL, highlighting high-scoring games, key injuries, and standout performances from teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals.
Dimitri Filipovic and guest Thomas Drance discuss the final week of the NHL regular season and the upcoming playoff picture.
Dimitri Filipovic and Chris Meaney discuss notable individual player performances since the Olympic break, focusing on changes due to trades, usage, or development.
Dimitri Filipovic and Sean Shapiro discuss NHL playoff action, the Frozen Four, and the Islanders hiring Pete DeBoer as head coach.
A live recording of the Hockey PDOcast at the Colorado Avalanche analytics conference, featuring interviews with Jared Bednar and Chris McFarland.
Dimitri and Tom discuss the surprising firing of Bruce Cassidy and hiring of John Tortorella by the Vegas Golden Knights, analyzing its impact on the team's playoff hopes.
Dimitri Filipovic and Thomas Drance preview the Stanley Cup Final, discussing the matchup between the Oilers and Panthers.
Dimitri Filipovic and Jack Hahn preview the Stanley Cup Final, discussing key matchups and team improvements from the previous year.
Dimitri Filipovic and Steve Peters break down Game 4 of the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Stars, analyzing tactical adjustments and key moments.
Dimitri Filipovic and Jack Hahn preview the NHL conference finals, focusing on the Oilers-Stars matchup and key tactical elements.
Hosts discuss NHL playoff game between Jets and Stars, focusing on Michael Granlund's hat trick and Miro Heiskanen's return.