Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down last night's Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the series opener, including the things that Vegas did well, the questions that remain, and what D

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 2

6 days ago 1h 1m

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han and Jack Fraser to break down every playoff team on the eve of the 2024 NHL playoffs, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, and things to watch for every round 1 series this postseason. (0:00) Lightning

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 1

6 days ago 52m 4s

Alexis Lafrenière’s Improvement, and the Importance of Environment

8 days ago 49m 6s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down the jump Alexis Lafrenière made this season, why his first couple of years in the NHL were so challenging, and how playing with Artemi Panarin has stylistically changed the way they bot

End of Regular Season, and All-NHL Teams

8 days ago 51m 14s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to talk about how the final playoff spots in the East were decided. Then they put a bow on the regular season by highlighting the most impactful individual performances with their All-NHL teams. This

The Wild Card, David Carle’s Coaching, and the Coyotes Leaving Arizona

10 days ago 50m 13s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the most actionable pieces of NHL news from over the weekend. They break down the latest in the Eastern Conference wild card race, David Carle's coaching prospects after the job he did g

Stanley Cup Criteria, Most Fun Players, and What We're Watching

13 days ago 51m 38s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Matt Larkin to answer your listeners questions about criteria for Stanley Cup winners, the Islanders goaltending situation, players with the best vibes, and what to watch for as we enter the final week of the regu

This Year's Hart Race, Cup Contenders, and Short Kings

13 days ago 49m 41s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Pete Blackburn to take mailbag questions about the top of this year's Hart Trophy race, why people don't really care about the President's Trophy the way they should, and what you need to do to be successful as a

Charlie Lindgren’s Breakout, and Next Candidates to Do So

14 days ago 51m 51s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to take a victory lap about Charlie Lindgren’s monster season, discuss how much of a concern Alexander Georgiev’s seeming shakiness is for a long Avalanche playoff run, and highlight some goalies tha

Jake Guentzel’s Impact in Carolina, and Their Top Line’s Offensive Approach

15 days ago 49m 39s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry for a deep dive on how Jake Guentzel has fit in Carolina, the way their top line has played since he arrived, and why their collective offensive approach is such an encouraging development for the te

Stars vs. Avalanche, Tanev's Impact, and Dallas' Depth

17 days ago 51m 51s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to talk about last night's Stars vs. Avalanche game, the direct and indirect impact Chris Tanev has had on the way Dallas is playing, and their unique depth approach compared to most of the other to

The Western Conference Elite

20 days ago 51m 55s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down the current state of the Western Conference, how the teams at the top are playing right now, and the road map for them ahead of the postseason.If you'd like to participate in the conve

The East Race, Marchenko's Cool Goal, and Josi's Adjustments

20 days ago 51m 44s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the good and the bad of the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, Kirill Marchenko's cool goal against Ilya Sorokin and the predicament shooters are now putting goalies in with increasing r

How Nathan Mackinnon and the Avs Got Their Game to This Level

29 days ago 50m 49s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about Nathan MacKinnon's process for adding to his game over the years, how he's learned to best utilize his physical tools, and the ways the Avalanche as a team have helped put it all togeth

How Players Traded at the Deadline Are Fitting on Their New Teams

30 days ago 51m 12s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Shayna Goldman to take a look at how players who were moved at the trade deadline are fitting on their new teams, highlighting the ones that have had the biggest initial impact. This podcast is produced by Dominic

Designated Backups, Pick Your Opponent, and the Monday Mailbag

1 month ago 50m 17s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to answer listener questions about teams using three-goal systems, why being able to pick your opponent in this year's postseason would be especially intriguing, teams who have had the most disappoint

Reality of What VGK Have Been vs. Idea of What They Could Be

Mar 22nd, 2024 48m 18s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jesse Granger to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights, their series of moves at the deadline, and the dichotomy between the reality of how they've been playing recently vs. the idea of what they could eventually be

Teams Taking Next Steps, Celebrini's Future, and Other Mailbag Questions

Mar 21st, 2024 52m 27s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Ryan Lambert to answer mailbag questions about rebuilding teams taking next steps towards competitiveness, Macklin Celebrini's upside and future, and extreme cases of players or teams that confuse expected models.

Sam Reinhart’s Magical Year, and Mutually Beneficial Playing Situations

Mar 19th, 2024 49m 10s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to break down Sam Reinhart's magical season, discuss why his goal scoring binge this year is just an extension of what he'd already been doing so well previously, and highlight the unique ways he and

Why Nashville Is a Team to Watch Right Now, and This Offseason

Mar 18th, 2024 51m 34s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by John Matisz to discuss the run the Predators have been on and why they've become not only one of the most interesting teams to watch right now, but this coming offseason as well. Then they talk about how the Capit

Canucks Playing Style, and Impact of Usage in New Jersey

Mar 15th, 2024 49m

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Harman Dayal to talk about the Canucks playing style, how they’re generating the results they have, and what it’ll look like in a playoff setting against different opponents. Then they talk about the good and bad

Lack of Cohesion in Detroit, and the Elephant in the Room in Dallas

Mar 15th, 2024 52m 55s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about Detroit's recent struggles without Dylan Larkin, and the lack of cohesion between the Red Wings NHL lineup and drafting under Yzerman. Then they talk about Jake Oettinger's troubles, how

Developing Goalies and How Teams Do It

Mar 13th, 2024 49m 53s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about the importance of goalies playing the puck, AHL netminders to keep an eye on moving forward, and why some teams just seem to keep finding talent at the position so much more often than

Logan Stankoven, Competitive Skating, and Net Front Habits

Mar 12th, 2024 48m 55s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Darryl Belfry to talk about the impressive start to Logan Stankoven's NHL career, the way he's turned perceived weaknesses into functional strengths on the ice, and how the Stars are able to develop the players th

Last Words For The Trade Deadline

Mar 11th, 2024 54m 16s

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to put a bow on this year’s trade deadline by summing up what the top ten teams in the league did with one word.If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building