Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the players, teams, and stories we're most interested in heading into the 2021 season. The topics include:

Did Vegas get better after all of their moves?

Colorado's new status as favourites

Nathan MacKinnon's evolution in the bubble

Connor McDavid with a chip on his shoulder

The final chapters of Alex Ovechkin's story

The unique nature of the Canadian Division

Tampa Bay without Kucherov or cap crunch


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Episode 375: Things We're Interested In

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

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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 Dallas can do to adjust offensively. Then they cover the rest of the biggest talking points from Monday night's games, including Auston Matthews' monster performance, the Bruins alternating goalies, Carolina's comeback, and the Oilers ripping the Kings apart.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Takeaways from Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1

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 vs. Panthers
(15:40) Hurricanes vs. Islanders
(27:30) Leafs vs. Bruins
(42:00) Rangers vs. Capitals
(51:30) Edmonton Oilers
(56:50) Los Angeles Kings

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 2

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.

(2:30) Avalanche vs. Jets
(25:05) Canucks vs. Predators
(37:35) Dallas Stars
(43:55) Vegas Golden Knights

Previewing Round 1 of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, Part 1

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 both play to great effect.

This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Alexis Lafrenière’s Improvement, and the Importance of Environment

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 podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty.

Episode 375: Things We're Interested In

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