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Start / NHL Fantasy on Ice
NHL Fantasy on Ice
Nick Alberga and Jake Hahn have the 24/7/365 pulse of the fantasy hockey world.
500 avsnitt • Längd: 35 min • Veckovis: Måndag
Om podden
Nick Alberga and Jake Hahn have the 24/7/365 pulse of the fantasy hockey world. Whether you play daily fantasy or are in a season-long league or pool, the NHL Fantasy on Ice crew, including fantasy guru Pete Jensen, brings the knowledge and advice to give you an edge over your competition. The hosts also dip their toes into the ever-growing world of sports betting.
The podcast NHL Fantasy on Ice is created by National Hockey League. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Seth Jones traded to Panthers; Week 20 pickups
3 mars 2025 |
31 min
Nick and Jake cover all angles of the Seth Jones trade to the defending champion Florida Panthers and also the fantasy stock of Spencer Knight and Alex Vlasic of the Chicago Blackhawks. The guys provide injury replacements for Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils, an update on Alex Ovechkin's GR8 CHASE and also catch up about the sleeper appeal of Gustav Nyquist going back to the Minnesota Wild. Pete Jensen joins to identify the best pickups for Week 20 of the fantasy season, including potential trade targets like Brock Nelson, Brayden Schenn and Oliver Bjorkstrand, along with trending players like Logan Stankoven, Boone Jenner and more. For "On the Money, presented by Bet365, Chris Meaney has prop and futures angles surrounding Seth Jones and the Panthers and hypes up the Dallas Stars and their chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
2025 NHL Trade Deadline preview
27 februari 2025 |
31 min
Nick and Jake catch up one week before the NHL Trade Deadline (March 7 at 3 p.m. ET) to discuss players to target in fantasy ahead of potential moves, from Mikko Rantanen to Seth Jones and more. The guys are joined by NHL Network insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period to banter about players and moves that could be on the way in the coming days, including the strategy for the Washington Capitals during THE GR8 CHASE, Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders and possible fantasy sleepers. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365, Tim Kalinowski of Snapback Sports discusses betting trends coming out of the 4 Nations break, the futures appeal of the Vegas Golden Knights and the 2025 NHL Stadium Series game between the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets.
GR8 CHASE is on! 4 Nations recap; Week 19 pickups
24 februari 2025 |
31 min
Nick and Jake catch up on all the storylines surrounding Alex Ovechkin's "GR8 CHASE" for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal mark with him 13 away from breaking the record after his hat trick Sunday. The guys also react to the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off championship game and some of the fallout in terms of injuries, players who gained momentum from the tournament or have had revenge performances as the NHL season has resumed. Pete Jensen joins to discuss players who returned over the weekend including Kirill Marchenko and Boone Jenner for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Logan Cooley and Sean Durzi of the Utah Hockey Club and also whether Jordan Binnington could see a spike from another epic championship game performance. And in "On the Money," presented by Bet365, Chris Meaney discusses all the betting angles surrounding Ovechkin, and the guys give their picks for upcoming games this week.
4 Nations championship: Canada vs. USA
18 februari 2025 |
28 min
Nick, Jake and Pete are back for a bonus 4 Nations Face-Off episode to preview the championship game between Canada and the United States on Thursday. The guys discuss all the biggest storylines, including Cale Makar being in after missing the first Canada-U.S. game, the upside of the Tkachuk brothers and X-factors like Jordan Binnington. And, in the “On the Money” segment, presented by Bet365, the guys catch up on the tournament MVP futures market and various goal, assist and point prop angles surrounding the big game.
4 Nations Face-Off preview
10 februari 2025 |
32 min
Jake and Pete cover all angles of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, a best-on-best international tournament from Feb. 12-20. The guys discuss major storylines like Canada's loaded forward group, the United States' strong goaltending trio, Sweden's deep defense and major questions facing Finland on defense but some sneaky upside surrounding some of their wings. The guys break down the fantasy pool rankings for 4 Nations Face-Off available on NHL.com/Fantasy, potential surprises, line combinations and players who could step up after some roster replacements were named in recent days. Chris Meaney then joins for his favorite betting angles surrounding the tournament, including leanings on players to lead their team or the entire tournament in points and goals, as well as some potential single-game plays.
Week 18 mailbag; D-man replacements
6 februari 2025 |
38 min
Nick and Jake catch up about Dylan Guenther’s return for the Utah Hockey Club and replacement options for injured Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko. The guys take a bunch of mailbag questions on whether to add Dylan Cozens before a potential trade, the impact of Miro Heiskanen’s injury on the Dallas Stars and some concerns about Mikko Rantanen’s early usage with the Carolina Hurricanes. Michael Leboff then joins the guys for “On the Money, presented by Bet365, to discuss ways to bet the red-hot New York Islanders and give his pulse on the Calder Trophy and wild card races. The guys also give their picks for the rest of the week and some Super Bowl betting angles
J.T. Miller, Granlund trades; Week 18 pickups
3 februari 2025 |
32 min
Nick and Jake react to the big trades in recent days, including J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers, Mikael Granlund to the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames-Philadelphia Flyers swap. The guys discuss potential teammate beneficiaries, most notably Mika Zibanejad, and the impact of the moves in fantasy and reality. Pete Jensen breaks down the top fantasy pickups for Week 18, including Morgan Frost after moving to the Flames, Tony DeAngelo’s hot start with the Islanders, Jiri Kulich’s underrated production and top-line placement for the Buffalo Sabres and more. Then, Chris Meaney joins for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, to discuss the futures appeal of the Rangers after their reunion with Miller and various prop angles surrounding players related to the recent trades. The guys also give their picks for upcoming games this week.
Kaprizov replacements; Week 17 mailbag
30 januari 2025 |
31 min
Nick and Jake discuss injury replacements for Kirill Kaprizov, who's out at least four weeks for the Minnesota Wild, Nico Hischier of the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen. The guys take some fan questions involving whether to drop rookie Matvei Michkov in a one-year league for Marco Kasper or Will Smith, the sell-high window on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen and debates like Elias Pettersson vs. Lucas Raymond and Zach Hyman vs. Steven Stamkos. Chris Meaney then joins for "On the Money," presented by Bet365; the guys cook up a parlay for the show, touch on the New York Islanders' winning streak, whether they should be considered playoff contenders again and give their picks for upcoming games.
Rantanen-Necas trade reaction; Week 17 pickups
27 januari 2025 |
31 min
Nick and Jake break down all angles of the trade between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes with the fantasy and betting spin on Mikko Rantanen, Martin Necas, Taylor Hall and Jack Drury. Pete Jensen jumps on to discuss the top fantasy pickups for Week 17, including potential beneficiaries from the trade like Jackson Blake and Jonathan Drouin, Mason McTavish, Adam Fantilli after the Sean Monahan injury setback and Tony DeAngelo’s upside with the New York Islanders. Chris Meaney then joins the show for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, to discuss Stanley Cup futures odds shifts for the Hurricanes and Avalanche, early usage and prop trends surrounding the traded players and their teammates. The guys also give their picks for the early part of the week, including some line trios to watch around the League.
Kaprizov’s return; Week 16 mailbag
23 januari 2025 |
34 min
Nick and Jake react to the buy-low and sell-high targets on NHL.com/Fantasy and break down the return of Kirill Kaprizov for the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. The guys discuss goalie replacement options for injured Jacob Markstrom, especially his New Jersey Devils teammate Jake Allen. The guys are then joined by Tim Kalinowski from Snapback Sports for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, to break down the profitability of Logan Thompson of the Washington Capitals, his Vezina Trophy case and also the Montreal Canadiens’ success as underdogs in the betting market. The crew gives their picks for the rest of the week, including a big parlay for the show and a revenge angle.
Week 16 pickups; J.T. Miller landing spots
21 januari 2025 |
30 min
Nick and Jake catch up after the long weekend with injury updates and trends around the League, dissect the Edmonton Oilers' outlook during Connor McDavid's three-game suspension and identify the best fantasy landing spot for J.T. Miller if the Vancouver Canucks trade him. Pete Jensen joins the guys to discuss the top fantasy pickups for Week 16, including Darren Raddysh, Jakub Dobes, Pavel Dorofeyev, Connor Ingram, Morgan Frost and more. Chris Meaney then jumps on for "On the Money," presented by Bet365, and gives some Washington Capitals angles for Tuesday against the McDavid-less Oilers and a Philadelphia Flyers' top-line boost. The crew also gives their picks and props to watch for other upcoming games, including a must-see clash between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Week 15 mailbag; guest: Carter Hutton
16 januari 2025 |
35 min
Nick and Jake catch up on the latest injury news around the League and answer Week 15 fantasy mailbag questions with Chris Meaney, including a polarizing one on Connor Bedard vs. Macklin Celebrini. Other topics covered include the biggest bust of the fantasy season so far, outlook for the Pittsburgh Penguins with goalie Tristan Jarry being placed on waivers, stashing Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings ahead of his return later this season and more. Then, former NHL goalie Carter Hutton joins the crew for "On the Money," presented by Bet365, to discuss betting angles on Connor Hellebuyck, Zach Werenski, the Dallas Stars as a Stanley Cup contender, the bubble teams in the East and picks for upcoming games.
Hold or fold? Week 15 pickups; futures angles
13 januari 2025 |
38 min
Nick and Jake play "hold or fold" for some underwhelming fantasy performers past the midway point of the season. Pete Jensen joins to discuss the top fantasy pickups for Week 15, including Adam Fantilli, Ottawa Senators rookie goalie Leevi Merilainen, coaching change beneficiaries from the Detroit Red Wings like Cam Talbot and Erik Gustafsson, William Eklund, Justin Faulk and more. Tim Kalinowski of Snapback Sports then hops on for his betting angles, from his game-by-game pulse on some surprising teams to his favorite futures plays.
Week 14 mailbag; Red Wings, CBJ, Habs playoff chances
9 januari 2025 |
31 min
Nick and Jake catch up about the injuries around the League with in-house replacement angles and also break down the New York Rangers’ sneaky pickup of forward Arthur Kaliyev. They answer some fan questions surrounding J.T. Miller amidst the trade rumblings, the value of Dmitri Voronkov and Adam Fantilli after the Sean Monahan injury, Jake DeBrusk vs. JJ Peterka and more. Chris Meaney then joins the show for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, and gives his leanings for the tight Eastern Conference playoff race involving the Detroit Red Wings after their coaching change and surprising teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens. The guys also give their favorite betting angles for the rest of the week.
Week 14 pickups; midway point surprises, disappointments
6 januari 2025 |
30 min
Nick and Jake catch up on the biggest storylines around the midway point of the NHL season, from the surprising Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild to the disappointing New York Rangers and Nashville Predators. Pete Jensen joins the guys to touch on the best pickups for Week 14 of the fantasy season, including Matthew Knies after Auston Matthews’ return, Marco Rossi, Jason Zucker, Jakub Dobes, the Cam Fowler trade revisited for both the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks and more. Michael Leboff then hops on for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, to cover the betting implications of the Detroit Red Wings’ coaching change and whether to be a believer in the Montreal Canadiens. The crew also gives some picks for upcoming games this week.
Week 13 mailbag; betting angles for 2025; Shesterkin injury
2 januari 2025 |
30 min
Nick and Jake catch up after the news that New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin has been placed on injured reserve with the fantasy and playoff futures implications. The guys also take some mailbag questions, including a big defenseman debate on Lane Hutson vs. Luke Hughes in long-term leagues, and touch on ways to tap into the red-hot Montreal Canadiens. Chris Meaney then jumps on for "On the Money," presented by Bet365, and discusses some NHL Awards races approaching the halfway point of the season, various Dallas Stars props angles and more.
Week 13 pickups; Detroit coaching change, Avs extend Blackwood
30 december 2024 |
31 min
Nick and Jake discuss the fantasy impact of the coaching change for the Detroit Red Wings with the firing of Derek Lalonde and hiring of Todd McLellan. The guys also have the fantasy spin on Mackenzie Blackwood’s new contract in Colorado and discuss whether there is still value in Scott Wedgewood. Chris Meaney joins the show to discuss the best Week 13 fantasy pickups and for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, with upcoming prop and betting angles as the NHL Winter Classic approaches.
Week 12 pickups; Matthews injury; Ovi nearing return
23 december 2024 |
30 min
Nick and Jake react to the ongoing Auston Matthews injury situation with some internal and external replacement options and the news that Alex Ovechkin could resume his goal chase after the NHL’s holiday break. The guys are joined by Pete Jensen to discuss the best Week 12 fantasy pickups, including Jonathan Huberdeau, Kaapo Kakko after the trade to the Seattle Kraken, Tyson Foerster, Matt Grzelcyk, rookie goalie Yaroslav Askarov and more. Chris Meaney then joins the show for “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, with prop and betting angles for upcoming games and reaction to Patrik Laine and Lane Hutson’s chemistry on the power play.
Naughty/nice; Week 11 mailbag; “On the Money” with Bet365
19 december 2024 |
31 min
Nick and Jake catch up on the biggest news around the League, including the renewed fantasy appeal of Kaapo Kakko after being traded by the New York Rangers to the Seattle Kraken. The guys give their naughty and nice lists, including surprises like Martin Necas, Filip Gustavsson, Zach Werenski and Ivan Barbashev and disappointing players from the Rangers, Nashville Predators and Buffalo Sabres, and answer some mailbag questions. Then, in the first edition of “On the Money,” presented by Bet365, the guys are joined by Chris Meaney to give their favorite betting and prop angles for upcoming games. They touch on market reacting to the Ottawa Senators’ sudden push to make the playoffs, futures longshot odds surrounding goalie Linus Ullmark and coach Travis Green, the blast-from-the-past season from Anze Kopitar of the Los Angeles Kings, Avalanche-Sharks revenge angles and more.
Week 11 pickups; Blues appeal after Fowler trade
16 december 2024 |
33 min
Nick and Jake react to injuries and returns over the weekend, including situations surrounding Artemi Panarin of the New York Rangers and goalies Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild and Anthony Stolarz of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as the turnaround for the Edmonton Oilers and impact of the Cam Fowler trade to the St. Louis Blues on both him and young defenseman Jackson LaCombe of the Anaheim Ducks. Pete Jensen joins the guys for EDGE stats insights on the best fantasy pickups of the week, including Logan Cooley, Aliaksei Protas, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Nikolai Kovalenko, plus Fowler’s renewed upside with the Blues and digging deep with Jets prospect Nikita Chibrikov. Chris Meaney then joins for a betting segment with notes on how to approach struggling teams like the Rangers, Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres and trending players around the League from a props standpoint, and the guys give their favorite angles for the front end of the upcoming week
Week 10 mailbag; impact of Avalanche trading for Blackwood
12 december 2024 |
33 min
Nick and Jake catch up after the Colorado Avalanche acquired goalie Mackenzie Blackwood and weigh the upside of the new-look tandem with Scott Wedgewood from a fantasy and betting lens. They take fan questions on beneficiaries of the Avalanche being close to full strength and whether to buy low on Devon Toews or pick up Sam Girard in fantasy, how to find any value in Nashville’s disappointing start to the season, various injury replacement options and more. Michael Leboff joins the crew for a betting segment to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding the New York Rangers, touch on some NHL Awards longshots and give his best value picks for the Stanley Cup past the two-month mark of the regular season. The guys also give their best bets for the rest of the week, and Pete Jensen chimes in with some EDGE stats and his favorite looks around the League.
Week 10 pickups; Blackhawks coaching change; Rangers struggles
9 december 2024 |
32 min
Nick and Jake discuss the Chicago Blackhawks firing Luke Richardson and replacing him with Anders Sorensen, the third coaching change of 2023-24, with the potential ripple effect and Connor Bedard's chances at a turnaround. They also dive into the Jacob Trouba trade to the Anaheim Ducks, Igor Shesterkin contract extension and whether the New York Rangers are worth consideration from a buy-low Stanley Cup futures standpoint. Pete Jensen breaks down some waiver wire pickups, including Ross Colton, Marco Rossi, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Shane Wright, Lane Hutson vs. Brandt Clarke and more. Chris Meaney jumps on for a betting segment to discuss the futures appeal of the Dallas Stars ahead of a potential trade, the Boston Bruins being back in the Atlantic Division title race under Joe Sacco, whether the Minnesota Wild and/or Washington Capitals have staying power in the betting market and prop angles for Hutson, Troy Terry and Reilly Smith.
Week 9 mailbag; Laine’s debut in Montreal, Tim Kalinowski joins
5 december 2024 |
33 min
Nick and Jake react to Patrik Laine’s return from injury and the fantasy value of his teammates after Laine scored in his Montreal Canadiens debut. The guys also take Week 9 mailbag questions, including a fantasy breakdown of the goalie questions facing the Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings, Mark Stone’s return to practice for the Vegas Golden Knights and potential trades that could have fantasy implications for the Dallas Stars after Tyler Seguin's long-term injury. The crew also welcomes back Tim Kalinowski for a betting segment about the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Week 9 pickups; trades: Wedgewood to Avalanche, Jiricek to Wild
2 december 2024 |
28 min
Nick and Jake catch up after the Thanksgiving break to cover the biggest storylines around the League, including the trades sending goalie Scott Wedgewood to the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman prospect David Jiricek to the Minnesota Wild. The guys also touch on recent injury returns, including Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, and the Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie injury dilemma. Pete Jensen joins the guys to discuss the fantasy appeal of Wedgewood and Jiricek, as well as Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway under new Blues coach Jim Montgomery, two unsung heroes of the Utah Hockey Club & players to target from the surprising San Jose Sharks and Columbus Blue Jackets offenses. The crew also goes in-depth on the Calder Trophy race and gives some picks and props for the week ahead.
Week 8 pickups; Blues shakeup, Sharks value, goalie streams
25 november 2024 |
28 min
Nick and Jake catch up after the weekend action to discuss the Blues hiring Jim Montgomery and what it means from a fantasy perspective. They also talk about the injury status of Kirill Kaprizov, Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews and Pyotr Kochetkov. Chris Meaney joins the show with the top waiver wire pickups for Week 8 and a look at the wager landscape on a busy NHL week of action.
Bruins' coaching change, Ovechkin injury; betting with Chris Meaney
21 november 2024 |
31 min
Nick and Jake react to the fantasy and betting implications of the Boston Bruins' coaching change from Jim Montgomery to Joe Sacco and the impact of Alex Ovechkin's injury on the Washington Capitals. The guys welcome Chris Meaney to the NHL Fantasy crew for a betting segment to get his point and shot prop angles and a parlay. They take Week 7 mailbag questions with Pete Jensen on whether to sell high on John Carlson and pick up Andrew Mangiapane after the Ovechkin injury and also the new-look Dallas Stars' top line. Other topics covered include the biggest goalie surprises around the League at the one-quarter mark, a potential coaching bump for the Bruins' power play, whether Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks and Will Cuylle of the New York Rangers are worth adding in fantasy and more.
Week 7 pickups; buy low on Connor Bedard or struggling Bruins?
18 november 2024 |
28 min
Nick and Jake catch up after the weekend action to discuss the ongoing struggles of the Boston Bruins and also Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard and whether to buy low in fantasy. They also discuss injury implications of Alexandar Georgiev, Frederik Andersen, Mats Zuccarello, Joel Eriksson Ek, Seth Jones and others with replacement options and preview this week's schedule. Pete Jensen joins the show with the top waiver wire pickups for Week 7, including Mason Marchment, Logan Thompson, Bobby McMann, Ryan McLeod and more, and the guys give some of their best bets for the upcoming week. Other players discussed include Olen Zellweger, Kyle Palmieri, Joonas Korpisalo, Ivan Fedotov and more.
Week 6 mailbag; Jets turning heads, Jason Robertson's slump, Leboff & Kalinowski
14 november 2024 |
33 min
Nick and Jake catch up to talk about the Winnipeg Jets' unprecedented start and how to tap into the team from a fantasy and betting perspective. They answer listener questions on Jason Robertson, Valeri Nichushkin, Auston Matthews and the Colorado Avalanche's goalie situation. Michael Leboff and Tim Kalinowski hop on to talk about all the short-term and long-term betting angles around the NHL, including the staying power of the Jets, underdogs to target and the latest looks at the awards market.
Week 6 pickups; staying power of Jets, Capitals, Wild
11 november 2024 |
28 min
Nick and Jake discuss whether to sell high on players from the Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild in fantasy and also some injury replacement options for Brock Boeser and Mark Stone. Pete Jensen drops by to break down some of the top 10 pickups for Week 6, including Marco Rossi, Jack Roslovic, Jakob Chychrun, a couple of veteran goalie options and the sneaky underdog appeal of teams like the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks. The guys also make some picks for games early in the week, including some differing opinions on the Hurricanes-Golden Knights matchup, and touch on futures storylines like Connor Hellebuyck for Hart Trophy, Alex Ovechkin for the Rocket Richard and more.
Week 5 mailbag; futures looks, milk carton at one-month mark
7 november 2024 |
31 min
Nick and Jake catch up after key injury returns like Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini and Artturi Lehkonen and discuss various betting angles surrounding Colorado with news that Valeri Nichushkin will return Nov. 15. They also discuss the slow-starting Nashville Predators and whether they’ll turn it around. Pete Jensen joins the guys to answer fan questions and make some picks for the rest of the week. Other topics covered include Martin Necas’ staying power, Matthew Knies vs. Owen Tippett and some of the biggest disappointments around the League through the first month. Other betting storylines explored include Celebrini and Justus Annunen for Calder, McDavid for Art Ross and Kirill Kaprizov for Hart.
Week 5 pickups; surprising Capitals & Ovechkin’s goal chase
4 november 2024 |
26 min
Nick and Jake react to an impressive start from the Washington Capitals and discuss their staying power and also Alex Ovechkin’s outside chance of reaching Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal mark as early as this season. The guys also cover the injury to Mathew Barzal and other storylines including the Rocket Richard race and betting plays for the week ahead. Pete Jensen joins the show to pump up players like Connor McMichael, Aliaksei Protas, Artturi Lehkonen, Ryan Donato, Jake Walman, Anton Forsberg and more.
Week 4 mailbag; McDavid injury replacements
31 oktober 2024 |
20 min
Nick and Jake break down the impact of the Oilers being without Connor McDavid for 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury and external replacement options. The guys also cover the injury to Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen and some goalie pickups to consider trading for or adding. Pete Jensen joins the show to give an injury update on Artturi Lehkonen for the depleted Avalanche and answer some mailbag questions. The crew also touches on some betting and prop angles heading into the end of Week 4.
Week 4 pickups; returning Barkov, Woll, William Karlsson and more
28 oktober 2024 |
32 min
Nick and Jake catch up on all the trends, the upcoming return of Aleskander Barkov on Monday and the impact of Luke Hughes, Joseph Woll, William Karlsson and Linus Ullmark recently coming back. Pete Jensen joins the show to dive into the best pickups for Week 4, including Cole Perfetti and Vladislav Namestnikov from the surging Jets, Mikael Granlund, Justus Annunen, Lukas Dostal, Jake Middleton, Owen Power and more. The guys also take some fan questions, give some buy-low and sell-high targets and their best betting angles for upcoming games.
Week 3 mailbag; Robert Thomas injury; betting spots
24 oktober 2024 |
30 min
Nick and Jake catch up after all the "Frozen Frenzy" action with players to add in fantasy and target in prop bets, along with reaction to the Robert Thomas and Juraj Slafkovsky injuries and the upcoming returns of Joseph Woll and Luke Hughes. Pete Jensen joins the guys to answer some fan questions surrounding Brayden Schenn, Steven Stamkos' slow start with the Nashville Predators, the impact of the Philadelphia Flyers' struggles on Matvei Michkov and Justus Annunen's upside for the Colorado Avalanche. Tim Kalinowski from Snapback Sports also jumps on the show to give his betting plays for the rest of the week and discuss Jack Eichel's Hart Trophy chances, whether the surprising Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals have staying power and more.
Fantasy pickups: Week 3; Zach Hyman's slow start; "Frozen Frenzy"
21 oktober 2024 |
29 min
Nick and Jake discuss sell-high candidates, including Evgeni Malkin and Anton Lundell, and buy-low targets, including Zach Hyman. Pete Jensen joins the show to break down the top 10 waiver wire pickups with some EDGE stats for Week 3, including Ross Colton, Martin Pospisil, Kevin Lankinen, Philip Broberg, Michael Kesselring and more. Other topics include the Avalanche's three-goalie rotation, whether to be patient with Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, the Winnipeg Jets' season-opening winning streak, the winless Nashville Predators and some leanings for the 16-game "Frozen Frenzy" slate on Tuesday.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 2; buy low, sell high; Georgiev's struggles
17 oktober 2024 |
31 min
Nick and Jake are joined by Tyler Madarasz from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to cover the biggest storylines through the first week and a half, including the ongoing struggles of the Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings, whether to sell high on Utah Hockey Club forward Dylan Guenther and the bounce-back start from Minnesota Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson. Pete Jensen of NHL.com also jumps on to give some of his leanings and pickups, including Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf being in the early Calder Trophy conversation and New Jersey Devils goalie Jake Allen being one of the most valuable backups out there.
Fantasy pickups: Week 2; injury replacements; wagering spots
14 oktober 2024 |
31 min
Nick and Jake react to some early season storylines, injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Macklin Celebrini and answer listener questions. They also dive deep on the fantasy waiver wire with NHL.com's Pete Jensen for the best Week 2 pickups, and Michael Leboff from the Action Network chimes in with his favorite wagering spots for the week.
Week 1 mailbag; early season takeaways; goalie pickups
10 oktober 2024 |
27 min
Nick and Jake react to some early season storylines like the Avalanche’s goaltending issues, Golden Knights pickups like Ivan Barbashev and Victor Olofsson, early injury concerns for Joseph Woll and Juuse Saros and an impressive debut for the Utah Hockey Club and breakout candidate Dylan Guenther. Pete Jensen joins the guys to discuss fan questions from @NHLFantasy and make picks for Thursday’s opening night slate. Other topics covered include Matt Boldy’s expected return, projections for Matvei Michkov and Macklin Celebrini ahead of their NHL debuts, the new-look Islanders offense, Frank Vatrano and the young talent on the Ducks, Samuel Montembeault’s sneaky value and more.
Fantasy top 10 pickups: Week 1; mock draft 2.0; Stanley Cup predictions
7 oktober 2024 |
26 min
Jake and Pete identify the best fantasy pickups for the first week of the season and are joined by David Satriano of NHL.com for Stanley Cup Final predictions. The guys discuss some of the mock draft 2.0 trends for those who have not yet done fantasy drafts, react to the impact of Jeremy Swayman’s new contract with the Bruins and give their goalie picks for opening night. Other topics and players discussed include the Blues’ underdog appeal, preseason standouts like Shane Pinto and Pavel Dorofeyev, the Devils’ strong goalie tandem and third line and the Sabres’ slow start and injuries in the NHL Global Series.
Season preview: Bold predictions, playoffs & NHL Awards futures
3 oktober 2024 |
34 min
Jake and Pete catch up with Anna Dua about their bold fantasy predictions for the new season and are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to discuss futures betting angles surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoffs and NHL Awards. Topics discussed include the Jeremy Swayman situation from a fantasy and betting lens, awards contenders from Utah Hockey Club and the New Jersey Devils, as well as the Jack Adams Award, Norris, Vezina and Hart Trophy races. Bold predictions covered include those surrounding Joseph Woll, JJ Peterka, Kirill Kaprizov, Vincent Trocheck, Noah Hanifin, Evgeni Malkin and more.
Season preview: Keeper rankings, preseason trends & betting primer
30 september 2024 |
36 min
Nick and Jake are joined by Pete to discuss the keeper and dynasty rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy and Tim Kalinowski of Snapback Sports to preview the 2024-25 season from a betting lens. The guys touch on the Sabres' sneaky appeal to make the playoffs, some deep sleepers from the team in fantasy and NHL Awards candidates like Tage Thompson, UPL and Lindy Ruff. The crew also touches on the Stars' young talent, injury impact on the Canucks and Islanders goalie situations, preseason standouts like Matvei Michkov, Dylan Holloway and Adam Boqvist and other key injuries to players like Artemi Panarin, Patrik Laine and Drew Doughty.
2024-25 season preview: Mock draft 1.0
12 september 2024 |
34 min
Nick, Pete and Jake Hahn break down the results of their first mock draft for the 2024-25 season. They discuss the most potent fantasy teams, the Oilers, Avalanche, Rangers and Lightning, reaches like Jack Hughes, Jake Guentzel, Jeremy Swayman, Connor Bedard and Mikhail Sergachev, injury concerns surrounding Brad Marchand and Thatcher Demko, mid-to-late round goalie targets, value picks, must-have players, the highest ranked players to go undrafted in the 120-player mock and more.
2024-25 season preview: Rookies, sleepers, breakouts, bounce-backs
5 september 2024 |
42 min
Pete, Anna and Jake identify their fantasy draft targets from a loaded rookie class and sleeper, deep sleeper, breakout and bounce-back candidates. Topics discussed include players like Rutger McGroarty, Lane Hutson, Zach Benson, Ivan Fedotov, Jesper Wallstedt, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jake Sanderson, Spencer Knight, the Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg offer sheets by the Blues, why Devils players like Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier and Jake Allen bring value under new coach Sheldon Keefe, Utah’s underrated second line and more.
2024-25 season preview: Stat projections
28 augusti 2024 |
37 min
Pete, Anna and Jake Hahn react to the forward/defenseman point and goalie/team win totals on NHL.com/Fantasy in their annual stat projections episode. Topics covered include the impact of Patrik Laine being traded to the Canadiens, the Yaroslav Askarov trade impact on the Predators and Sharks, where the Predators and Hurricanes rank among the NHL’s best teams, player debates involving J.T. Miller, Brady Tkachuk and Kirill Kaprizov, the rookie scoring race, whether the Sabres will end their playoff drought after hiring Lindy Ruff and more.
2024-25 season preview: Fantasy top 200 rankings
19 augusti 2024 |
34 min
Nick, Pete and Jake Hahn break down the NHL.com/Fantasy top 200 rankings with player debates, team previews, rookie rankings, draft bargains and more. The guys discuss bounce-back teams like the Devils and look ahead to the Utah Hockey Club's first season. Other topics covered and player debates include where to rank Leon Draisaitl entering his contract year, Evan Bouchard vs. Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk vs. Matthew Tkachuk, Connor Bedard's ceiling with an improved Blackhawks' supporting cast, Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Stuart Skinner, rookies Matvei Michkov vs. Macklin Celebrini in a keeper league, potential goalie steals and more.
2024-25 season preview: Offseason signings, trades, draft picks
10 juli 2024 |
35 min
Nick and Pete catch up after all the major offseason moves, from signings to trades to notable NHL Draft picks. Topics discussed include the Predators signing Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, the Lightning trading for Jake Guentzel, the Utah Hockey Club landing Mikhail Sergachev and the early outlook for the Sharks with prospects Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Other players covered include whether the Devils are becoming overrated after getting Jacob Markstrom and Brett Pesce, Linus Ullmark’s outlook in Ottawa, the Oilers sneaky upgrades in Jeff Skinner, Matthew Savoie and Viktor Arvidsson, teammate beneficiaries of moves and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Stanley Cup Final preview
4 juni 2024 |
24 min
Nick and Pete are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to preview the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. The guys discuss various betting angles surrounding Game 1 on Saturday and also the entire series, from players who could score the most goals, Conn Smythe Trophy contenders for playoff MVP, number of games, Game 1 puckline, Connor McDavid's legacy, Sam Bennett being an X-factor, the goalie matchup and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Conference finals preview
21 maj 2024 |
32 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network and Line Change podcast to preview the Eastern and Western Conference Final with series picks, X-factors, Conn Smythe Trophy candidates, potential series leaders and exotic betting angles surrounding the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Second round playoff preview
6 maj 2024 |
23 min
Pete, Nick and guest Michael Leboff from the Action Network and Line Change podcast preview the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with series picks, X-factors, Conn Smythe Trophy candidates and more betting angles.
NHL + Action Network Collaboration: Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview
18 april 2024 |
34 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to discuss all the betting angles surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including first round series picks, Stanley Cup futures, Conn Smythe picks, player props and exotics.
Fantasy playoff pool preview: rankings, sleepers, X-factors
18 april 2024 |
32 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview fantasy playoff pools for the 2024 postseason. The crew debates the fantasy playoff pool rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy and identifies sleeper picks and X-factors that could decide each series. Topics include David Pastrnak vs. Auston Matthews, which teams could pull upsets in the first round, the No. 2 pick behind Connor McDavid, top goalies (individuals and tandems) and defensemen to consider, key trade deadline acquisitions who could be difference-makers, the crew's Stanley Cup predictions and more.
2023-24 fantasy awards; surprises & disappointments
15 april 2024 |
28 min
Pete, Nick and Anna tie a bow on the fantasy season with their MVPs based on average draft position, surprises and disappointments. Players and topics discussed include major steals like Connor Hellebuyck, Sam Reinhart, Zach Hyman, Filip Forsberg, Brock Boeser, Brandon Hagel, Noah Dobson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Seth Jarvis, Charlie Coyle, Jordan Binnington and Connor Ingram, Brock Faber being the second-best rookie behind Connor Bedard, the late-season heroics of Semyon Varlamov, Logan Cooley and Pavel Zacha, disappointing seasons for Erik Karlsson with the Penguins as well as the Sabres and Devils, impressive coaching jobs by Rick Tocchet in Vancouver and Kris Knoblauch in Edmonton and more.
Early keeper / dynasty league preview for 2024-25
11 april 2024 |
39 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff to reflect on this season's best young players and their upside in the years ahead. Players and topics discussed include Connor Bedard's keeper rank and concerns about his supporting cast with the Blackhawks next season, ranking the Hughes brothers in long-term leagues, Adam Fantilli vs. Leo Carlsson revisited, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's breakout performance and what it means for Devon Levi's stock, whether the Stars have the best young forward core in the NHL, goalie questions involving Ilya Sorokin, Yaroslav Askarov and Jesper Wallstedt, what Leon Draisaitl's upcoming contract year means for the Oilers' fantasy appeal, an early look at some Calder Trophy contenders for next season and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Stretch run
10 april 2024 |
25 min
Nick and Jake Hahn are joined by Tim Kalinowksi from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to discuss all the betting angles surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoff push, including the Art Ross race, how the Eastern Conference will shake out and interesting Stanley Cup futures to look at. Plus, they look at spots for the Wednesday and Thursday slate of games.
Fantasy playoff mailbag; Hertl’s outlook with Vegas
4 april 2024 |
30 min
Pete, Nick and Anna get together for the final mailbag episode of the fantasy playoffs where they preview Tomas Hertl’s upcoming Golden Knights debut and identify some Carter Verhaeghe injury replacements with the Panthers forward out week to week. Other players and topics discussed include category coverage pickups like Tyler Bertuzzi and Tom Wilson (back Thursday after suspension), Jamie Drysdale’s return and Ivan Fedotov’s debut giving the Flyers new wrinkles going into a huge game at Buffalo on Friday, injury updates on Valeri Nichushkin and Chris Tanev, why players like Conor Garland, Viktor Arvidsson and Mikael Granlund could win you a fantasy championship, how Erik Karlsson has been a big fantasy disappointment with the Penguins, the Maple Leafs’ goalie situation and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Spoiler time
3 april 2024 |
29 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to discuss all the betting angles surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoff push, from division title races to the pack of teams still alive in the Eastern Conference to spoiler teams like the Sabres, Blue Jackets and Canadiens. Other topics covered include Tomas Hertl's potential debut for the Golden Knights later this week and the futures appeal of the defending champions, a surprisingly important Penguins-Capitals clash on Thursday, the Blues lurking behind the Kings for the last West spot and more.
Top pickups for fantasy playoff semifinals
1 april 2024 |
27 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best pickups around the League for the final month of the season during the fantasy playoffs, including recently returned Dakota Joshua of the Canucks and recent KHL product Ivan Fedotov of the Flyers. Other players and topics covered include the Islanders’ make-or-break stretch this week, whether to take Joonas Korpisalo’s hot streak seriously for the Senators, the high-scoring young core in Arizona with Josh Doan and Logan Cooley, Mattias Ekholm and Adam Henrique being key secondary scorers for the Oilers, NCAA tournament players to watch as the final four field is set, Alexis Lafreniere being a top 100 overall player and more.
Fantasy playoff mailbag: Week 24; guest: Chris Meaney
28 mars 2024 |
31 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney from FTN Network to preview a huge weekend in the fantasy hockey playoffs with the best pickups and roster decisions around the NHL. Players and topics discussed include how the Lightning appear to be equipped for a first round series win, whether Jake Allen and the Devils have enough runway left to catch the Capitals, players to watch in the upcoming NCAA men’s hockey tournament, goalies to stream, some strong finishers in the month of March like Jamie Benn, Nick Schmaltz, Philipp Kurashev and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Capitals' playoff push
27 mars 2024 |
23 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Tim Kalinowski of the Action Network and “Line Change” podcast to break down the surprising Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators and identify game-by-game, props and futures betting strategies. Other players and topics covered include Seth Jones' success in the props market as Chicago finishes strong, the impact of Josh Doan joining the underdog Coyotes down the stretch, the tight race for the Presidents' Trophy, when the Predators' long point streak could end and more.
Fantasy playoffs preview; Week 24 pickups
25 mars 2024 |
24 min
Nick, Pete and Anna catch up before the fantasy hockey playoffs with players to pick up, teams to trust and all the latest on the playoff races. Players and topics discussed include tapping into wild card contenders by adding Connor McMichael of the Capitals, Brandon Saad of the Blues, Viktor Arvidsson of the Kings, Jason Zucker of the Predators, Seth Jones bouncing back for the Blackhawks as one of the most valuable defensemen down the stretch, Michael Bunting being a good fit with the Penguins, what to make of the Devils' new goaltending options, why Charlie Lindgren is the Capitals' most valuable player, Dylan Guenther's sneaky production for the Coyotes, fantasy strategies for navigating load management situations and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 23
21 mars 2024 |
30 min
Nick and Anna are joined by guest Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to talk best strategies for fantasy playoffs, including the value of key trade deadline moves such as Jake Allen and Anthony Duclair. They discuss the future of the Nashville Predators, who are 13-0-2 in their past 15 games, the depth of the Carolina Hurricanes and the fantasy goalie market. Players and topics covered include Joseph Woll, Timo Meier, Connor Bedard, Philipp Kurashev, Gustav Nyquist, Tyler Toffoli’s return to New Jersey, Max Domi, Tyler Bertuzzi, Lucas Raymond, Wyatt Johnston, Justus Annunen, Jake Guentzel and Evgeny Kuznetsov thriving in their new environment and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Wild card races
20 mars 2024 |
26 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Tim Kalinowski of the Action Network and “Line Change” podcast to break down all the betting angles surrounding the Eastern and Western Conference wild card races, including make/miss playoff numbers for some trending teams. Other topics discussed include whether Nathan MacKinnon will win the Hart Trophy and/or have points in all 41 home games for the Avalanche this season, the sneaky Stanley Cup futures appeal of the Predators and Lightning, whether Jake Guentzel will put the Hurricanes over the top this postseason, revenge looks for Anthony Duclair and Owen Tippett this week and how the 3-way moneyline could be a key betting strategy down the stretch.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 23
18 mars 2024 |
31 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about the best pickups around the NHL ahead of the fantasy playoffs and discuss players from spoiler teams like Alex Nylander of the Blue Jackets, Dustin Wolf of the Flames, Zach Benson of the Sabres and more. Other players discussed include deadline steals like Evgeny Kuznetsov, Anthony Duclair, Jack Roslovic and Sean Walker, an update on the race for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, whether fringe teams like the Red Wings and Golden Knights need Dylan Larkin and Tomas Hertl to make the playoffs, the impact of the Gabriel Vilardi injury on the Jets, bounce-back stretch for Marc-Andre Fleury with the Wild and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 22
14 mars 2024 |
27 min
Pete and Nick answer fan questions after the NHL Trade Deadline and for the stretch run and fantasy playoffs and identify some replacement options for injured goalie Thatcher Demko. The guys preview Marat Khusnutdinov's upcoming NHL debut with the Wild, discuss the updated timeline on Tomas Hertl's potential return after being traded to the Golden Knights, how long to be patient with Adam Henrique and Evgeny Kuznetsov with their new teams and debate Bowen Byram vs. Kris Letang for the rest of the season. Other players and topics covered include whether Seth Jones and/or Connor Bedard's linemates from the Blackhawks are must-add players in fantasy, whether to drop Ilya Samsonov or Cam Talbot, Casey Mittelstadt vs. Shane Pinto, the sneaky value of Jason Zucker after being traded to the contending Predators and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Post Trade Deadline angles
13 mars 2024 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network and “Line Change” podcast to break down the betting angles surrounding all the biggest NHL Trade Deadline moves. Topics discussed include the updated Stanley Cup futures odds on the Golden Knights, Hurricanes and Avalanche, the Rangers’ dominant stretch, sneaky appeal of the Sabres with Bowen Byram and how Tyler Toffoli and Bryan Rust are viable shot prop targets.
2024 Trade Deadline fantasy reaction; Week 22 pickups
11 mars 2024 |
33 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about the all the NHL Trade Deadline moves with their takes on the winners, losers and teams that stood pat. They react to the Hurricanes moves to get Jake Guentzel and Evgeny Kuznetsov, the Golden Knights chances of repeating if they get newly acquired Tomas Hertl and/or Mark Stone back from injury for the playoffs and touch on various sleeper picks and teammates beneficiaries around the NHL. Other players discussed include Bowen Byram with the Sabres, Casey Mittelstadt with the Avalanche, Adam Henrique with the Oilers, Jake Allen with the Devils + their recent coaching change, Anthony Duclair with the Lightning, Michael Bunting with the Penguins and the suddenly up-for-grabs playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.
NHL | Action Network collaboration
4 mars 2024 |
31 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Tim Kalinowski of the Action Network and Line Change podcast to catch up on all the action and angles across the NHL. What's the impact of the Dallas Stars adding Chris Tanev? Do the Nashville Predators have staying power? Plus, they discuss a few long shots in the awards market and take a look at the week ahead from a betting perspective.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 21
4 mars 2024 |
30 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about pre-deadline pickups like Elvis Merzlikins, Adam Henrique, Anthony Duclair and how stances could be changing for teams like the Predators, Flames and Penguins. The crew debates Kraken goalies Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord for the rest of the season, breaks down Joseph Woll’s ceiling after returning for the Maple Leafs, the upcoming returns of Jack Eichel and Frederik Andersen, Shane Pinto, Cody Glass and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 20; guest: Jonny Lazarus
29 februari 2024 |
36 min
Nick and Anna catch up with Jonny Lazarus and take your fantasy questions, topics include Dallas trading for Brandon Tanev, Logan Stankoven becoming a must roster fantasy player, Tyler Bertuzzi's rest-of-season value, the buy-low value of Drake Batherson and how fantasy owners should handle Jacob Markström with the trade rumors swirling around him. Lazarus touches on the NY Rangers, their trade deadline strategy and the career ceiling of Alexis Lafrenière.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Matthews for Hart Trophy?
28 februari 2024 |
22 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Nick Martin of the Action Network and Line Change podcast to catch up on plenty of angles, including the wild card races and intriguing make/miss playoff odds in each conference, Auston Matthews being in the thick of the Hart Trophy race with his historic goal-scoring pace, sneaky rookie targets for props like Logan Stankoven and Dmitry Voronkov, a discussion on who will come out of the East in the playoffs and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 20
26 februari 2024 |
28 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about all the trends from over the weekend, including Patrick Kane's impact on the deep Red Wings offense, Logan Stankoven's NHL debut and future potential for the Stars and more. Other topics discussed include the Rangers' ceiling in the Stanley Cup futures market, the race for the third (and likely final) playoff spot from the Metropolitan Division, the sneaky appeal of the Senators down the stretch of the season, the Coyotes' long losing streak, Tyler Bertuzzi's rest-of-season value in his contract year for the Maple Leafs and more.
2024 NHL Trade Deadline preview; guest: David Pagnotta
22 februari 2024 |
31 min
Nick, Pete and Anna are joined by insider David Pagnotta of NHL Network and The Fourth Period to preview all the potential moves leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 8. Storylines discussed include whether Juuse Saros will be traded now or in the summer, the best fits out there for players like Jacob Markstrom and Noah Hanifin, how the Penguins and/or Ducks could be in sell mode with players on expiring contracts and what the Golden Knights could do after another long-term injury to Mark Stone. The crew also covers a keeper league debate involving Quinton Byfield and Juraj Slafkovsky, Marco Rossi’s impressive rookie season, Shea Theodore’s return from injury and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 19
20 februari 2024 |
33 min
Pete, Nick & Anna catch up about the Stadium Series in New Jersey and how Devils goalie Nico Daws looks to be emerging as their starter down the stretch. They react to the fantasy impact of recent injury returns like Connor Bedard, Patrick Kane, Viktor Arvidsson, Jake Sanderson and the injury to Jake Guentzel. Other topics covered include the Wild’s futures appeal to make the playoffs after their 10-goal showing against the Canucks, Bobby McMann’s upside with the Maple Leafs, Frederik Andersen nearing a return from injury, the rookie keeper debate between Luke Hughes and Brock Faber and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 18; Blue Jackets fire Kekalainen
15 februari 2024 |
30 min
Pete, Nick and Anna break down the news that Columbus fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen and the trajectory of young talent like Adam Fantilli, Kirill Marchenko, Yegor Chinakhov, Dmitri Voronkov and Kent Johnson in long-term fantasy leagues. The crew identifies names that could be moved before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 8 like Juuse Saros, John Gibson, Trevor Zegras, Jakob Chychrun, Vladimir Tarasenko, Noah Hanifin and more. Other players and topics discussed include Vincent Trocheck vs. Elias Lindholm for the rest of the season, injuries to Jake Guentzel and Connor Ingram, hot streaks for Shane Pinto and UPL, Sean Couturier being named Flyers captain, the impact of the Morgan Rielly suspension and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Blues, Vezina longshot, Outdoor games
13 februari 2024 |
27 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Tim Kalinowski of the Action Network and Line Change podcast to catch up on plenty of angles, including the St. Louis Blues, the loaded Tuesday slate of games, the longshot Vezina pick and provide advice on how to approach outdoor games. They give props for the week ahead and enter the Exotic Club for some interesting picks that might be flying under the radar.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 18
12 februari 2024 |
27 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about all the trends around the NHL, including the best stretch of former No. 1 pick Juraj Slafkovsky's career and the sneaky fantasy value of teams like the Flames and Blues and players worth adding from those teams. Other topics and players covered include Andrei Svechnikov's return for the Hurricanes, an injury update on Shea Theodore of the Golden Knights, reaction to the Kings winning their first game under new coach Jim Hiller against the Oilers, some concerns surrounding the Avalanche, the Morgan Rielly situation and more.
Week 17 mailbag; guest: Matt Larkin
8 februari 2024 |
29 min
Nick, Pete and Anna are joined by Matt Larkin from Daily Faceoff to go around the NHL and answer mailbag questions. They discuss the debuts of Elias Lindholm, Andrei Kuzmenko and Sean Monahan after recent trades and angles surrounding their new teammates for the rest of the season. Other players and topics covered include whether to trade Lindholm for Alex Ovechkin in fantasy, Jonathan Quick’s surge for the Rangers, whether to trust the Lightning’s depth scoring and chances of making the playoffs after another injury to Mikhail Sergachev, Cam Talbot’s rest-of-season value, Carter Verhaeghe being one of the most underrated players in the NHL and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Lindholm, Monahan trades; Kings coaching bump?
6 februari 2024 |
28 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network and Line Change podcast to catch up after the All-Star break with betting angles for trades sending Elias Lindholm to the Canucks and Sean Monahan to the Jets, the Oilers’ historic winning streak and recent coaching changes for the Islanders and Kings. They give props for the week ahead, revenge looks, Stanley Cup make/miss playoffs and futures storylines to watch, buy-low windows on the Flyers and Devils and some exotic bets from Leboff.
Lindholm to Canucks, Kings coaching change reaction
5 februari 2024 |
28 min
Pete and Nick catch up after NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto with the impact of the Canucks trading for Elias Lindholm, the Jets landing Sean Monahan and Kings firing coach Todd McLellan and replacing him with Jim Hiller. Other players and topics covered include Patrick Kane, Mark Scheifele, William Karlsson, Pyotr Kochetkov and Owen Tippett nearing returns from injuries, the sneaky upside of Andrei Kuzmenko with the Flames, the buy-low window on the Golden Knights and bold predictions for the stretch run.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Stretch run & All-Star
30 januari 2024 |
25 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Nick Martin from Action Network and the Line Change podcast to preview the stretch run of the season, including buy-low targets to make the playoffs and a check-in on the Hurricanes and Panthers in the Stanley Cup futures market. The crew discusses the playoff races in the Eastern and Western Conferences, whether the Oilers will set the longest winning streak in NHL history and where the Devils, Kings and Blues stack up. They also preview NHL All-Star Weekend bets in Toronto with leanings for the player draft Thursday, Skills competition Friday and game Saturday. Listen to Line Change! from the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2N
NHL All-Star break storylines; second-half preview
29 januari 2024 |
36 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up before the NHL All-Star break with second-half storylines, fantasy MVP candidates based on average draft position (e.g. Sam Reinhart, Brock Boeser, Filip Forsberg), biggest busts and more. They dissect the many elite teams in the Western Conference and which teams have fallen short of expectations around the NHL, including the Devils, Wild, Sabres and Senators. Other players and topics discussed include the Canucks' drastically different futures outlook compared to the preseason, Stuart Skinner's bounce-back stretch, the Kings' fall from grace over the past month, Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene being top-notch secondary scorers for Dallas, the Avalanche signing Zach Parise and a preview of 2024 NHL All-Star festivities.
Week 16 fantasy mailbag
25 januari 2024 |
30 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to go around the NHL and discuss fantasy and betting storylines, including Adin Hill's return for the Golden Knights, which Canadian team has the best chance to win the Stanley Cup this year, the LA Kings' struggles and whether to buy low on Pierre-Luc Dubois in fantasy. Players and topics covered include Artturi Lehkonen's return from injury, NHL Trade Deadline stances for teams like the Rangers and Panthers, Olen Zellweger's NHL debut, hidden value in the Senators down the stretch of the season, the Flyers' outlook for the rest of the season and more.
NHL | Action Network Collaboration: Best Islanders, Oilers angles
22 januari 2024 |
31 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to explore possible betting angles surrounding the Islanders after hiring new coach Patrick Roy and the Oilers during their 13-game winning streak. The crew also gives their favorite looks for the upcoming week, including “Giving Props with Anna Dua, previews the big Jets-Bruins matchup, Leboff builds a team division winners parlay and more.
Islanders hire Patrick Roy; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 16
22 januari 2024 |
28 min
Pete, Nick & Anna catch up after the Islanders’ coaching change from Lane Lambert to Patrick Roy with potential fantasy beneficiaries and whether they will make the playoffs. The crew discusses players to add around the NHL, including Anders Lee, Chandler Stephenson, Logan O’Connor, Shane Pinto, David Rittich and players who recently returned from injuries like Timo Meier, Boone Jenner, Logan Couture and Seth Jones. Other players and topics covered include ways to tap into the Oilers during their winning streak, whether to target Elias Lindholm in fantasy before a potential trade, whether Alex Lyon can lead the Red Wings to the postseason and more.
NHL | Action Network Collaboration at halfway point of season
16 januari 2024 |
28 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Tim Kalinowski of Action Network to catch up on the NHL Awards races, spots for the upcoming week, the betting implications of Jamie Drysdale trade to the Flyers, key injury returns like Kyle Connor of the Jets and Kirill Kaprizov of the Wild and buy-low windows on various teams. Other topics covered include longshot angles involving the surging Oilers, Coyotes goalie Connor Ingram, Ducks rookie Leo Carlsson, whether the Maple Leafs could miss the playoffs and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 15
16 januari 2024 |
25 min
Pete and Nick catch up on the best pickups around the NHL, including ways to tap into the surging Flyers beyond just Jamie Drysdale. Players and topics discussed include Samuel Ersson, Noah Hanifin and the sneaky Flames offense, Jaden Schwartz, Leo Carlsson returning from injury, Nick Bjugstad, Nick Perbix, a soft spot in the schedule for the Sabres, Pyotr Kochetkov's injury, which Avalanche players to pick up with Valeri Nichushkin in the Players Assistance Program and more.
Drysdale-Gauthier trade & Week 14 fantasy mailbag
11 januari 2024 |
35 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss the Flyers-Ducks trade involving Jamie Drysdale and prospect Cutter Gauthier with whether to add Drysdale now after a strong debut, keeper/dynasty implications and what it means for Travis Sanheim and Philadelphia's playoff chances. Other topics covered include Connor Bedard's Calder Trophy chances with an updated injury timetable of 6-8 weeks, whether to hang onto Wild rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt after a rough NHL debut, buy or sell hot goalies Martin Jones and Joey Daccord, the impact of Linus Ullmark's injury, a Joseph Woll injury update and more.
NHL | Action Network Collaboration
8 januari 2024 |
30 min
Pete Jensen and Nick Alberga are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to discuss how the Calder Trophy landscape has changed with Connor Bedard being placed on IR, ways to tap into the Winnipeg Jets and how Evan Bouchard is climbing the Norris Trophy leaderboard with the Oilers recent run of success. Plus, they look at some betting spots for this upcoming week and it's another edition of "Giving Props" with Anna Dua. Listen to Line Change! from the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2N
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 14; Bedard injury replacements
8 januari 2024 |
31 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up on the best fantasy pickups and replacements for injured Connor Bedard and Jack Hughes. They discuss rookies who could emerge in the Calder Trophy race in Bedard's absence, including Pyotr Kochetkov, Adam Fantilli, Brock Faber, Connor Zary and also whether Jason Dickinson is worth a look in fantasy given his surprisingly productive season for Chicago. Other topics covered include the sneaky upside of rookies Brandt Clarke of the Kings and Jesper Wallstedt of the Wild, Jaden Schwartz nearing a return for the surging Kraken, Jonathan Drouin, Sam Girard and Josh Manson being viable adds from the Avalanche and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 13
2 januari 2024 |
32 min
Pete and Nick catch up after the start of 2024 and the NHL Winter Classic with some discussion on the staying power of Joey Daccord for the Kraken, whether to pick up Andre Burakovsky after his return and how Seattle can be a dangerous team if they sneak into the playoffs. The guys check-in on the Devils with Nico Daws recalled, Timo Meier injured and Dougie Hamilton likely out for the rest of the regular season with outside replacement options and also weigh whether to pick up Max Pacioretty ahead of his return for the Capitals. Other players and topics covered include Yaroslav Askarov's first win for the Predators, Warren Foegele, Scott Perunovich and Marcus Johansson benefiting from coaching changes, why Alex Nedeljkovic, Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson are worth tapping into from the Penguins and more.
Week 12 pickups & mailbag; 2024 preview
28 december 2023 |
29 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up after the holiday break to discuss the top pickups around the NHL, injury updates and early storylines for 2024. They cover Trevor Zegras' return for the suddenly healthy Ducks, the Kraken's outlook leading up to the 2024 Winter Classic on Jan. 1 in Seattle and the drastic turnaround for the Wild under new coach John Hynes. Other players and topics covered include Jamie Drysdale's return, Brock Faber, Zach Werenski's injury, Patrick Kane rediscovering his elite form despite Detroit's struggles, Sean Durzi's huge impact on the Coyotes, Tomas Tatar's change of scenery, Timo Meier's bounce-back stretch, the upcoming return of Max Pacioretty, why the Hurricanes are still in play for the Metropolitan Division title and more.
Senators’ coaching change & Week 11 fantasy mailbag
21 december 2023 |
32 min
Nick and Anna are joined by David Satriano from NHL.com and later Pete Jensen to answer fan questions about players around the League. The crew covers all angles of the Ottawa Senators’ coaching change from D.J. Smith to Jacques Martin and weighs in on the Capitals being a surprise team despite the longest goal drought of Alex Ovechkin’s career. Other topics covered include what to do with underperforming players like Tage Thompson, Timo Meier and Andrei Svechnikov, hidden gems like Thomas Harley and Yegor Chinakhov and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Blues coaching change; Oettinger injury
18 december 2023 |
28 min
Pete Jensen and Nick Alberga are joined by Tim Kalinowski of the Action Network to discuss Stanley Cup futures plays, including the Stars’ outlook after the Jake Oettinger injury, Hurricanes and Devils during their struggles and Jets as they weather the storm without Kyle Connor. Topics this week include betting angles on the Blues after their coaching change, a revenge look for Jakob Chychrun against the Coyotes, a Golden Knights-Panthers Stanley Cup Final rematch right before the holiday break and “Giving Props” with Anna Dua. Listen to Line Change! from the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2N
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 11
18 december 2023 |
28 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy pickups around the NHL this week. The crew discusses how Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi have stepped up for the Jets in Kyle Connor's injury absence, whether to consider dropping Alex Ovechkin and/or Ilya Samsonov, Torey Krug's bounce-back stretch and the Blues' room for improvement on the power play under new coach Drew Bannister. Other players and topics discussed include Yegor Sharangovich leading the Flames in goals, Antti Raanta getting waived by the Hurricanes, Martin Jones holding down the fort for the Maple Leafs, Joey Daccord emerging as the Kraken's new goalie option and more.
Week 10 fantasy mailbag, Blues' coaching change with Jake Hahn
14 december 2023 |
35 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to revisit the Stanley Cup futures market and answer fan questions involving players around the League. The crew discusses buy-low candidates like Matthew Tkachuk, Timo Meier, Jordan Kyrou and other angles surrounding the Blues' coaching change from Craig Berube to Drew Bannister. Other players and topics covered include reasons to buy low on the Penguins or Lightning, Brock Boeser and Filip Forsberg being fantasy MVP candidates, how the sportsbooks are back on board with the red-hot Oilers, the Islanders' thriving offense, injury replacements for Dylan Larkin, Kyle Connor, Andrei Svechnikov and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: surprising Vezina Trophy contenders
11 december 2023 |
27 min
Pete Jensen and Nick Alberga are joined by Nick Martin of the Action Network to discuss the Stanley Cup futures storylines, NHL Awards races and betting angles for the upcoming week. Topics this week include the wide-open Vezina Trophy race, giving props with Anna Dua, ways to tap into the surprising Coyotes & more. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 10
11 december 2023 |
30 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best pickups around the NHL for the 10th week of the season. They break down injuries to Joseph Woll, Kyle Connor, Dylan Larkin, Boone Jenner and others and identify pickups including Mikael Granlund of the Sharks, Dmitri Voronkov of the Blue Jackets and more. Other players and topics covered include Charlie Lindgren, stashing Max Pacioretty and Jack Quinn ahead of their potential injury returns in the coming weeks, the Kraken's deep struggles this season, Jason Zucker's promotion to the Coyotes' top line and more.
Week 9 mailbag; keeper / dynasty leagues
7 december 2023 |
36 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff to catch up on all the prospects around the NHL and fantasy keeper and dynasty league storylines. The crew reacts to news that Patrick Kane will make his Red Wings and season debut Thursday, what the signing means for Alex DeBrincat’s value in long-term leagues and their projected linemate J.T. Compher immediately. Other topics and players covered include the Hughes vs. Tkachuk brothers debate, Quinton Byfield skyrocketing in keeper leagues, what Carter Hart’s bounce back means for the Flyers with Matvei Michkov’s upside in future seasons, the road to Connor Ingram’s breakout season, the Coyotes’ strong secondary scoring, Evgeny Kuznetsov trade speculation, William Eklund’s trajectory for the Sharks and more.
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Kane to Detroit betting angles
4 december 2023 |
32 min
Pete, Nick and Michael Leboff of the Action Network discuss the Stanley Cup futures storylines, NHL Awards races and betting angles surrounding Patrick Kane signing with the Detroit Red Wings. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 9
4 december 2023 |
29 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about all the best pickups around the NHL this week. The crew discusses under-the-radar Red Wings players that could get a fantasy bump from Patrick Kane's upcoming season debut like goalie Alex Lyon and defenseman Jake Walman, young players making an impact like Jake Neighbours, Simon Nemec (with Dougie Hamilton injured) and the positive impact of the Wild's coaching change so far. Other players discussed include Michael Carcone of the Coyotes, Thomas Chabot's recent return for the Senators, Jonny Brodzinski producing in a top-six role for the Rangers since being recalled, some hidden value in Sharks forwards like Michael Granlund and more.
Fantasy spin: Patrick Kane to Red Wings; Week 8 mailbag
30 november 2023 |
33 min
Pete, Nick and Anna break down all angles of the Detroit Red Wings signing Patrick Kane to a one-year contract, with the impact on their Stanley Cup Playoff futures appeal, the fantasy value of new teammates Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, J.T. Compher, Alex Lyon and more. Other players and topics covered include Anthony Beauvillier's sleeper upside after being traded to the Blackhawks (where he could play on a line with Connor Bedard), the Minnesota Wild's coaching change from Dean Evason to John Hynes, sell-low fantasy trade targets for Alex Ovechkin, trendy pickups like Gustav Nyquist, Jake Neighbours and Michael Carcone, what to do with Erik Gustafsson now that Adam Fox is back and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 8; Jets taking flight
27 november 2023 |
31 min
Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy pickups for Week 8 and highlight all the key trends post-Thanksgiving, including the upside of the Winnipeg Jets who are on a roll going 8-2-0 in their past 10 games. They discuss buy-low trade targets from struggling teams like the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, while highlighting value on the overlooked Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. Players and topics covered include Trevor Moore and the Los Angeles Kings remaining underrated, Gustav Nyquist and the high-scoring Nashville Predators, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s return to the Tampa Bay crease, Philipp Kurashev benefitting from playing with Connor Bedard, Vladislav Namestnikov and Connor Hellebuyck being key Jets players to watch, Andrei Svechnikov scoring his first of the season amid goalie concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups & mailbag: Week 7
20 november 2023 |
36 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best pickups and answer fan questions on the Thanksgiving week edition of the show. The crew runs through NHL Awards races, especially the Jack Adams, and big storylines around the League like Patrik Laine being healthy scratched by the Blue Jackets. Other players and topics covered include secondary Flyers players like Joel Farabee and Sean Walker, how Connor Ingram is keeping the Coyotes in the playoff race, the Wild’s struggles, Quinn Hughes’ case for the Hart Trophy and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 6; guest: Chris Meaney
16 november 2023 |
35 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to discuss the Tage Thompson injury, the impact on the Sabres’ secondary forwards and goalie Devon Levi and identify outside replacements. Other topics covered and mailbag questions include whether Vancouver’s offense has staying power, 2020 draftees Quinton Byfield vs. Alexis Lafreniere for the rest of the season, Jack Hughes of the Devils and Brandon Montour of the Panthers nearing returns from injury, the Islanders’ fantasy outlook during their struggles, why the Flyers could hang around in the playoff race, Jordan Binnington vs. Charlie Lindgren, whether to sell high on Travis Sanheim, Filip Hronek and/or Adin Hill and more.
Action Network collab: Oilers coaching change, futures & awards market
13 november 2023 |
31 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Michael Leboff from the Action Network to break down the NHL betting landscape. Topics discussed include the impact of the Oilers making a coaching change, the best angles to attack Connor Bedard, the confusing Vezina Trophy market, the Vancouver Canucks sustainability and coaches that might be on the hot seat early on this season. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 6; Oilers’ coaching change
13 november 2023 |
32 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy pickups for Week 6 and react to the Edmonton Oilers firing Jay Woodcroft and bringing in Kris Knoblauch, Connor McDavid’s junior hockey coach, to try to turn their season around. They discuss buy-low trade targets and pickups from the Oilers, Leo Carlsson’s strong play for the Ducks, Charlie Coyle stepping up in an expanded role for the Bruins and Patrik Laine’s return for the Blue Jackets. Other players and topics covered include Jonathan Quick and Alexis Lafreniere from the Rangers, why Connor Bedard’s linemates Philipp Kurashev and Nick Foligno might be worth a look in fantasy, Sam Bennett’s return for the Panthers, where Patrick Kane could sign and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 5; guest: Jake Hahn
9 november 2023 |
35 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to answer fan questions at the one-month mark of the season. They discuss Jack Campbell being waived by the Oilers, who have recalled Calvin Pickard, the Sharks trading for power-play quarterback Calen Addison and how the Hart Trophy race is opening up to include players like Nikita Kucherov, Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. Topics and players covered in this episode include whether to sell high on Thatcher Demko or Jesper Bratt, a buy-low window on Jason Robertson, Joseph Woll's rest-of-season fantasy value, whether to be patient with the Senators during all the turmoil and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 5; Hughes, Fox injuries
6 november 2023 |
33 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy waiver wire pickups around the NHL for Week 5, including replacements for injured Jack Hughes of the Devils and Adam Fox of the Rangers. Options include in-house plays like Dawson Mercer, Erik Gustafsson, K'Andre Miller and outside skaters like Ryan O'Reilly, Tommy Novak, Pavel Mintyukov, Casey Mittelstadt, Quinton Byfield and more. Other players and topics discussed were Frederik Andersen's injury concern and what it means for Pyotr Kochetkov and Jaroslav Halak (signed PTO contract with Hurricanes), the Ducks' recent comeback wins and return of John Gibson and Alex Killorn from injuries, Calder Trophy candidates, the struggles of the Oilers and Sharks and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 4; guest: VSiN's Jonny Lazarus
2 november 2023 |
45 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jonny Lazarus of VSiN to discuss all the trends of the first month of the season, catch up on the NHL Fantasy on Ice Draft standings and answer fantasy mailbag questions. They touch on the Kings' elite offense and stable goaltending from Cam Talbot and also what Matt Boldy's return means for Anna's fantasy team and the Wild's futures appeal. Other players and topics discussed include Lukas Dostal of the Ducks winning NHL Rookie of the Month over Connor Bedard and the goalie's rest-of-season value compared to Joseph Woll and Devon Levi, Mason McTavish's signs of a breakout and rapid rise in the fantasy rankings, whether to be patient with Tyler Bertuzzi and Ivan Barbashev, a strong first start for Ivan Prosvetov with the Avalanche, extended looks in the Rangers' top six for Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko and more.
Action Network collab: Ducks, Red Wings early surprises
30 oktober 2023 |
27 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Michael Leboff from the Action Network to break down the NHL betting landscape three weeks into the season. Topics discussed include surprise underdogs, including the Ducks, Flyers and Blackhawks, how the Red Wings have entered various awards conversations, Jon Cooper's case for the Jack Adams Award and Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll's early Calder Trophy push. They also touch on disappointments around the League like the Oilers and Sabres, whether the Golden Knights' dominant play is sustainable and some other future angles to consider and intriguing matchups for the upcoming week.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 4
30 oktober 2023 |
33 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify all the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 4 of the season. Players and topics discussed include Panthers skaters Brandon Montour, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad getting closer to making their season debuts, sneaky rookie Marco Rossi's upside with the Wild, Owen Tippett and Bobby Brink as stealth adds from the surprising Flyers, viable backup goalies like Logan Thompson, Jonathan Quick and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the impact of Alex Pietrangelo's return on productive Golden Knights defensemen Shea Theodore and Kaedan Korczak, outside replacement options for injured Thomas Chabot, a fantasy trade proposal of Tristan Jarry for injured Devon Levi and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 3
26 oktober 2023 |
37 min
Pete, Nick and Anna discuss all the hottest fantasy pickups around the NHL after this week's "Frozen Frenzy" action and answer fan questions on whether to buy low or sell high on various players. Topics discussed include players due for their first goal, NHL EDGE goalie high-danger save and SV% leaders around the League, causes for concern with the Oilers, Hurricanes and Devils early on and more. Other players discussed include Alex DeBrincat for Matthew Tkachuk in a fantasy trade, Ryan Johansen trade offers involving Jonathan Huberdeau or Carter Verhaeghe, Joel Eriksson Ek's quiet dominance, Jack Hughes' chances of winning the Hart or Art Ross after Connor McDavid's injury and some DFS and betting picks for games the rest of the week.
Fantasy start/sit for "Frozen Frenzy"
24 oktober 2023 |
31 min
Pete, Nick and Anna have a bonus episode this week to preview the 16-game schedule and ESPN's "Frozen Frenzy" tripleheader and whiparound coverage on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The crew identifies some in-house and outside Connor McDavid replacements, answers fan questions with start/sit dilemmas and discusses matchups with potential upsets, anytime goal scorers and various home/road splits. Players discussed include Adam Fantilli, Jonathan Huberdeau vs. Johnny Gaudreau, revenge looks for Anthony Duclair and Rasmus Sandin, bounce-back potential for Evander Kane and Pavel Zacha, Andrei Svechnikov and Pavel Buchnevich nearing returns and various goalie storylines for the full slate of games.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 3; McDavid injury replacements
23 oktober 2023 |
38 min
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for the third week of the season, including injury replacements for top ranked Connor McDavid. Outside center options mentioned include Matthew Poitras, Sean Couturier and Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and the crew debates what Leo Carlsson’s load management situation means for his short term fantasy value. Other topics and players covered include Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin, Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll, Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, the sneaky appeal of the Flyers and defenseman Travis Sanheim, Nico Hischier’s injury impact, Zach Werenski’s return, the sneaky Predators duo of Tommy Novak and Luke Evangelista and more.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 2
19 oktober 2023 |
35 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Matt Larkin from Daily Faceoff and the Puck Poolies podcast to answer fan questions about the fantasy impact of Josh Norris' return and other players to consider adding from the hot-starting Senators. The crew answers a buy-low question about Tage Thompson, whether to be concerned long term about Alex Ovechkin's supporting cast with the Capitals or Matty Beniers and the winless Kraken, Connor Brown's lineup placement for the Oilers and more. Other players and topics covered include Evan Rodrigues' value contract with the Panthers, Pyotr Kochetkov's keeper league stock, James van Riemsdyk's early success with the Bruins, Alex DeBrincat and the surprising Red Wings, Pavel Mintyukov as a rookie sleeper from the Ducks and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 2
16 oktober 2023 |
33 min
Pete, Nick and Anna discuss the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the season with early line trends, injury replacements, schedule notes and more. Players and topics discussed in this show include Teuvo Teravainen's bounce-back start for the Hurricanes, Reilly Smith of the Penguins, J.T. Compher and Daniel Sprong from the Red Wings, replacements for injured Zach Werenski including in-house rookie David Jiricek and outside options like John Klingberg of the Maple Leafs, Sean Durzi of the Coyotes, Brock Faber of the Wild, Jamie Drysdale of the Ducks and early disappointments around the League like the Oilers, Sabres and Panthers.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 1; Bedard's early impact
12 oktober 2023 |
34 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to (over)react to the first few nights of the season, answer early fan questions and identify the best pickups going into the weekend. Topics covered include the fantasy spin on Connor Bedard's hot start for the Blackhawks, his productive linemate Ryan Donato, the week-to-week injury for Taylor Hall and whether you should be concerned about a rough season debut for the Oilers goalies. Other players mentioned include Jonas Johansson and Nick Paul as fantasy pickups from the Lightning, Brock Boeser vs. Vladimir Tarasenko after Boeser's four-goal game, Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill picking up where he left off in the playoffs, rookie sleepers Zach Benson and Matthew Poitras and the renewed futures appeal of the Jets after re-signing Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 1
9 oktober 2023 |
34 min
Pete and Anna catch up with David Satriano before opening night of the NHL season with all the best fantasy waiver wire pickups after the preseason. They discuss the impact of Josh Norris being out indefinitely for the Senators on their fantasy outlook and Stanley Cup Playoff chances in the Atlantic Division and some deep goalie adds like Jack Campbell, Jonas Johansson, Carter Hart, Akira Schmid, Karel Vejmelka and even Martin Jones, who was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs. The crew discusses some rookies who made (Zach Benson, Leo Carlsson, Matthew Poitras) and missed (Logan Stankoven) roster cuts, Kaapo Kakko's ceiling on a potent top line with Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad under new coach Peter Laviolette, Owen Tippett's sneaky value in bangers leagues, the plethora of high-scoring wing options on the Avalanche, Calen Addison's appeal after the Jared Spurgeon injury, Jake Guentzel nearing a return for the Penguins, the crew's goalie picks for opening night and more.
2023-24 season preview: Betting preview, predictions
5 oktober 2023 |
39 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Michael Leboff of Action Network to preview the new season from a betting standpoint with Stanley Cup futures angles, NHL Awards races and more. The crew gives their championship predictions, top contenders and longshots for the Hart, Calder, Norris, Vezina, Rocket Richard trophies and Jack Adams Award, as well as over/under plays and the best ways to tap into huge storylines like Connor Bedard, Alex Ovechkin approaching the most goals in history and more. Other topics include potential surprise playoff teams like the Coyotes, the Presidents' Trophy race, the most notable coaching change of the offseason, ways to tap into the loaded Atlantic Division, dark horses to score 50+ goals and more.
2023-24 season preview: Bold fantasy predictions
3 oktober 2023 |
38 min
Pete, Nick and Anna unveil their bold fantasy predictions for the upcoming season. They discuss players that could reach the 100-point plateau like Jack Eichel, Roope Hintz, Tage Thompson and defensemen who can challenge the century mark like Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard and others. The crew reacts to news that Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy will miss at least two months because of injury and discusses the in-house option in Jonas Johansson and outside replacements. Other topics discussed include the chances of Buffalo or Ottawa not only making the playoffs but also competing for the Atlantic Division title, bold claims involving Thatcher Demko and Anthony Beauvillier from the Canucks, the sneaky upside of dark horse rookies like Zach Benson of the Sabres, Yaroslav Askarov of the Predators and Matt Coronado of the Flames and other hot takes involving Jeremy Swayman, Bowen Byram and the Adam Fantilli-Patrik Laine duo.
2023-24 season preview: Mock draft 2.0; bargains & fades
28 september 2023 |
41 min
Pete, Nick and Anna break down the results of the NHL Fantasy on Ice Draft (watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWMYzqKD3Mc) with all the strategies, reaches, stacks and players who surprisingly fell. Players and topics discussed on this episode include the Islanders' sneaky offense, whether to reach for Elias Pettersson, sleeper rookies from training camp and the preseason like Logan Stankoven, Zach Benson and Ivan Miroshnichenko, potential bargains like Evgeni Malkin, Filip Forsberg, Philipp Grubauer, Zach Werenski and fades like Erik Karlsson, Connor Bedard, Alex DeBrincat and more. The crew also debates the fantasy value of players coming off injuries like Andrei Svechnikov, Jake Guentzel, Max Pacioretty and Patrick Kane, who remains unsigned but was skating this week.
2023-24 season preview: Sleepers, breakouts, bounce-backs
21 september 2023 |
44 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to identify all the sleeper, deep sleeper, breakout and bounce-back candidates for the new season. The crew discusses whether playoff standouts like Adin Hill, Ivan Barbashev, Taylor Hall and Akira Schmid can carry it over, teammate beneficiaries of offseason moves like Seth Jones, Lucas Raymond, Nick Schmaltz and Pavel Zacha. Other topics include Jacob Markstrom vs. Jack Campbell to bounce back, Gabriel Vilardi vs. Barrett Hayton as a sleeper, sneaky teams with young talent like the Predators and Flyers, Matthew Knies’ upside with William Nylander shifting to center, the outlook for a healthy Sean Couturier and more.
2023-24 season preview: Stat projections w/Mike Kelly
14 september 2023 |
49 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Mike Kelly of NHL Network and Sportlogiq to discuss fantasy stat projections for the upcoming season. The crew dives into the promising rookie class with skater point and goalie win estimates for Connor Bedard, Devon Levi, Logan Cooley, Tyson Foerster and other big names around the League like Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin, Kirill Kaprizov and Tage Thompson. Other topics covered include the Senators vs. Sabres for a playoff spot in the East, Kelly’s breakout pick for the upcoming season, whether the Maple Leafs can contend for the Presidents’ Trophy, an over/under angle for the Blue Jackets, fan questions surrounding Jordan Kyrou, the Avalanche’s improved secondary scoring after adding Tomas Tatar and more.
2023-24 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 1.0
6 september 2023 |
56 min
Pete, Nick, Anna and guest Chris Meaney take part in a fantasy hockey mock draft for a 12-team league with 18 players per team (216 total) and discuss all the things they learned like what round to start drafting goalies, defenseman strategy after a high-scoring season at the position and how early to tap into this year's star-studded rookie class. The crew discusses reaches throughout the mock draft, potential bargains and busts, their favorite stacks involving teams like the Oilers, Devils, Sabres and Coyotes and which Bruins players are worth fading or picking later than usual after all their roster turnover this offseason. Other topics include debating veteran superstars Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby in fantasy, where to draft playoff standouts like Evan Bouchard, Roope Hintz and Jonathan Marchessault, young defensemen with breakout potential (Luke Hughes, Owen Power, Bowen Byram, Jake Sanderson), goalie tandem strategies and more.
2023-24 season preview: Erik Karlsson to Penguins & top 250 rankings
28 augusti 2023 |
39 min
Pete, Nick and Anna go around the NHL and have the fantasy spins on major offseason news including Erik Karlsson being traded to the Penguins, Vladimir Tarasenko signing with the Senators, the Bruins losing Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci to retirement, Logan Cooley signing an entry-level deal with the Coyotes and more. They discuss various topics like Karlsson vs. Victor Hedman for the upcoming season, which players are worth taking in the first round of one-year fantasy drafts, Roman Josi's rank among defensemen, which players from the field could challenge Connor Bedard for the Calder Trophy, where young studs like Jack Hughes, Jake Oettinger and Matt Boldy belong in the keeper league rankings, where the Sharks go from here after the Karlsson trade and the most-improved teams of the offseason.
2023-24 season preview: Connor Bedard & biggest offseason moves
12 juli 2023 |
42 min
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up after a flurry of offseason moves, including the Blackhawks drafting generational prospect Connor Bedard after trading for Taylor Hall, Alex DeBrincat being traded to the Red Wings and more. The crew debates Tyler Toffoli with the Devils vs. Pierre-Luc Dubois with the Kings in fantasy for the upcoming season, Detroit vs. Ottawa vs. Buffalo for a coveted playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and previews the Calder Trophy race. Other topics covered include Sean Durzi's sneaky upside after being traded to the Coyotes, Jonathan Drouin in Colorado vs. Connor Brown in Edmonton as a deep sleeper reuniting with the likes of Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid respectively from their junior hockey days, Joonas Korpisalo's ceiling with the Senators, the Maple Leafs' offseason upgrades led by Tyler Bertuzzi, teammate fantasy beneficiaries around the NHL and more.
Stanley Cup Final preview: Golden Knights vs. Panthers
30 maj 2023 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to preview the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. The guys run through all the important storylines, revenge looks, various props to consider, Conn Smythe Trophy contenders and give their series picks.
Conference finals preview
16 maj 2023 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to preview the conference final series: Golden Knights vs. Stars and Hurricanes vs. Panthers. They make their series picks, discuss the top Conn Smythe Trophy candidates (Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky, Roope Hintz, Jack Eichel, Sebastian Aho), identify X-factors from each remaining team, find various longshot betting angles and react to surprises from around the League.
Second round preview; Conn Smythe Trophy race
2 maj 2023 |
37 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to preview the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with series picks, X-factors, sleepers and various betting angles. They react to the major upsets by the Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken, discuss each team's staying power and identify the contenders and dark horses for the Conn Smythe Trophy, including the case for Matthew Tkachuk. Other topics discussed include the Devils' case to win the Stanley Cup after the emergence of rookie goalie Akira Schmid, the impact of Mark Stone on the Golden Knights' chances of a deep run, which defenseman could lead the position in points this postseason and more surprises from around the League.
Action Network Collab: Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview
14 april 2023 |
44 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss the betting odds for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin Monday, April 17. The guys give their leanings for each first round series, preview the Conn Smythe Trophy market and pinpoint Stanley Cup Final and conference final matchup angles to consider. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network during the postseason: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy pool preview for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
14 april 2023 |
52 min
Pete Jensen, Nick Alberga and Anna Dua are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview each first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for fantasy pools counting the entire 2023 postseason. The crew debates the top of the rankings (follow along on NHL.com/Fantasy) and gives their sleepers and X-factors, identifies key injuries and potential returns and teams they are most confident in stacking players from.
Early keeper / dynasty league preview for 2023-24
6 april 2023 |
41 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff and the Puck Poolies podcast to discuss all the most intriguing players and prospects around the NHL from a fantasy keeper / dynasty standpoint. The guys debate the second-best keeper option behind Connor McDavid with cases for Leon Draisaitl, Jason Robertson and Jack Hughes. Ellis handicaps the Calder Trophy race for next season, including names ranging from expected top NHL Draft pick Connor Bedard to NCAA products like Luke Hughes, Logan Cooley and Devon Levi. Other topics covered include the Wild's promising future with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Filip Gustavsson and Co., Nashville's upside with some sneaky young talent and Barry Trotz taking over as GM, where to rank Ilya Sorokin in long-term leagues, the Sabres' playoff chances next season, other team debates for keeper leagues like Red Wings vs. Senators, Blue Jackets vs. Ducks and more.
Top pickups for fantasy championship weeks
3 april 2023 |
29 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss all the biggest trends for the fantasy championship weeks and playoff races. James give his take on whether the Islanders can hang onto a playoff spot with them, the Panthers, Penguins and Sabres fighting for two spots in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race and the crew identifies some players to target in fantasy from those teams. Other players and topics discussed in this show include goalie streaming options (Devon Levi, Antti Raanta, Alex Lyon, Alex Nedeljkovic), Matias Maccelli, whether to drop Brandon Hagel, John Klingberg's upside on the Wild's PP1, Travis Konecny's return and the impact on Morgan Frost, a preview of the Maple Leafs vs. Lightning first-round series rematch, the guys' level of confidence in the Golden Knights and some picks for the Masters and NCAA championship.
Fantasy mailbag: Week 24
30 mars 2023 |
25 min
Pete and Nick break down the Stanley Cup Playoff races, the different avenues to tap into the Panthers in fantasy during their postseason chase and whether the Jets or Flames will get the final spot in the Western Conference. Other players and topics discussed in this show include the keeper league stock of Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram, Devon Levi's upcoming NHL debut for the Sabres against the Rangers on Friday, Thomas Chabot injury replacements, the significance of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' potential 100-point season, whether the Oilers would match up better against the Golden Knights or Kings in the playoffs, whether to drop Nazem Kadri in fantasy, Sammy Blais' strong category coverage for the Blues and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 24
27 mars 2023 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the 24th week of the fantasy season. They cover some sneaky non-contending teams that can make a difference during the fantasy playoffs, including the Coyotes, Canadiens and Blues, and whether the healthy and deep Kings, who got Kevin Fiala back from injury, can win at least one round this postseason. Other players and topics discussed in this episode include the ongoing Dylan Strome vs. Nick Schmaltz debate, Tyson Foerster's upside in long-term leagues for the Flyers, injuries to Patrik Laine and Jakob Chychrun, Rasmus Sandin vs. Filip Hronek for the rest of the season, the Sharks suddenly being tied for the fewest points in the NHL, goalie options for the fantasy championship push and more.
Fantasy playoff strategy, Stanley Cup futures with Chris Meaney
23 mars 2023 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to cover all the fantasy playoff and betting storylines around the NHL. The guys debate the Eastern Conference gauntlet, which fringe playoff team (FLA, NYI, PIT) could put an elite one on upset alert, Frederik Andersen being the X-factor for the Hurricanes this postseason, and Chris says there’s value in the Stars and Kings to win it all. Other players and topics discussed include Ilya Sorokin’s case to be the best goalie option in keeper leagues, the sneaky appeal of Blue Jackets players down the stretch, where to rank top prospect Connor Bedard in fantasy for next season, Jonathan Quick vs. Logan Thompson for the rest of the season, targets in the point prop market, players to add from teams that play back-to-backs this weekend, Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s upside with Brock Nelson and Mathew Barzal injured, must-add players from the Golden Knights (Reilly Smith, Ivan Barbashev, Pavel Dorofeyev), Matt Boldy’s outburst for the Wild in the absence of Kirill Kaprizov and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 23
20 mars 2023 |
30 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss division title races, make/miss playoff angles and the Stanley Cup futures market. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 23; Levi's long-term upside with Sabres
20 mars 2023 |
31 min
Pete is back with Nick and "Waiver Wire" James to identify the best pickups for Week 23 and the fantasy playoffs. The guys discuss the fantasy appeal of elite goalie prospect Devon Levi after he signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres, sneaky players like Barrett Hayton, Juuso Valimaki of the Coyotes and Kyle Palmieri and Pierre Engvall of the Islanders and more. Other players and topics discussed include Tristan Jarry vs. Casey DeSmith for the rest of the season, Jakub Vrana, Eetu Luostarinen, Rasmus Sandin's value with John Carlson nearing a return from injury, Evan Rodrigues, Jaroslav Halak, whether to handcuff goalies (example: Joonas Korpisalo, Pheonix Copley from Kings) in the fantasy playoffs, Tyson Barrie, Pete's take on the Hurricanes losing Andrei Svechnikov and more.
Week 22 fantasy mailbag: Svechnikov out for the season, are the Hurricanes still cup contenders?
15 mars 2023 |
29 min
Nick and Anna break down the injury bug hitting the NHL, including Andrei Svechnikov’s season being over. Artturi Lehkonen will miss significant time down the stretch for the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild are finding their way without Kirill Kaprizov. At this time of year there’s fantasy value to be found on non-playoff teams including the Arizona Coyotes and Barrett Hayton, the Chicago Blackhawks and Taylor Raddysh and Nashville’s Tommy Novak. Miro Heiskanen is heating up with the Dallas Stars and Wyatt Johnston might be the player your fantasy team needs. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 22
13 mars 2023 |
33 min
Nick and Anna break down the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 22 to get you ready for fantasy hockey playoffs. The team discusses who to add and drop, including standouts after the trade deadline such as Nino Niederreiter, Rasmus Sandin and Jonathan Quick. When will Timo Meier get it going with the New Jersey Devils? When will the Seattle Kraken finally be taken seriously as a strong fantasy team? Other players discussed in this episode include Evan Rodrigues, Samuel Girard, Jaden Schwartz, Jared McCann, Dylan Strome, Mason Marchment, Barrett Hayton, Thomas Chabot, Jakob Chychrun, and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Week 21 fantasy mailbag: Sky’s the limit for McDavid, Kaprizov injury, Stanley Cup Futures
9 mars 2023 |
37 min
Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn of Sirius XM NHL Network Radio to talk the state of the Western Conference, Connor McDavid’s season so far, the Minnesota Wild finding momentum before being hit with an injury to Kirill Kaprizov, the wild card race between the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets. The team discusses the strength of the teams in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning slump, when Patrick Kane will get going for the New York Rangers and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 21
6 mars 2023 |
27 min
Nick Alberga is joined by Jonny Lazarus from the Action Network to assess the market after all the Trade Deadline moves and discuss some teams and players that might be worth future investments. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy spin: Deadline winners/losers with Jonny Lazarus; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 21
6 mars 2023 |
33 min
Nick and Anna are joined by host of the Blue Crew podcast Jonny Lazarus to talk trade deadline aftermath with Patrick Kane coming to the New York Rangers, playoff pictures and Stanley Cup futures, winners and losers of the deadline and more. The team discusses who to add, drop and trade for with fantasy playoffs just around the corner. Faces in new places that are worth monitoring in fantasy include Dmitry Orlov, Tyler Bertuzzi, Joonas Korpisalo, Jonathan Quick, Jakob Chycrun and Shayne Gostisbehere. Some young players are getting the opportunity to take the next step including William Eklund, Rasmus Sandin and Jack Quinn. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Fantasy spin: Kane, Chychrun, Korpisalo, Bertuzzi, Ekholm trades; Week 20 mailbag
2 mars 2023 |
37 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to break down the flurry of trades around the NHL this week, including Patrick Kane to the Rangers, Tyler Bertuzzi to the Bruins, Jakob Chychrun to the Senators, Joonas Korpisalo to the Kings, Mattias Ekholm to the Oilers and more with the fantasy and Stanley Cup Playoff implications. Other players and topics covered include Filip Hronek to the Canucks, Ekholm vs. Evan Bouchard for the rest of the season, where the Maple Leafs stand after bolstering their blue line, Evgenii Dadonov's hot start with the Stars, Rasmus Sandin's sneaky upside with the Capitals, Thatcher Demko's return for the Canucks and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 20
27 februari 2023 |
27 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to assess the market after the Timo Meier trade and discuss some teams and players that might be worth future investments. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Impact of Meier trade on Devils; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 20
27 februari 2023 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to break down all angles of Timo Meier being traded to the New Jersey Devils with his potential lineup placement and teammate beneficiaries. The guys also have the fantasy spin on sneaky trades sending Ivan Barbashev to the Golden Knights, Tanner Jeannot to the Lightning, Nino Niederreiter to the Jets, Dmitry Orlov to the Bruins, Denis Gurianov to the Canadiens and Evgenii Dadonov to the Stars. Other players and topics covered in this show include who would win a possible Devils-Rangers playoff series, Matt Martin's recent top-six usage, whether veteran Craig Anderson is worth a pickup after his 53-save game, Mike Matheson, Anthony Duclair vs. Seth Jarvis, Tommy Novak, the Predators bringing in Barry Trotz to be their next general manager and more.
2023 Trade Deadline primer with David Pagnotta
23 februari 2023 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by NHL Network insider and The Fourth Period Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which will be March 3 at 3 p.m. ET. The guys discuss all the big names who could be available, including Patrick Kane, Timo Meier, Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser and also weigh whether to pick up Anthony Duclair of the Panthers with him back from injury. Other topics discussed include the stance of the upstart Red Wings with pending free agents Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan O'Reilly's big impact since joining the Maple Leafs, the direction of the Coyotes, whether Ducks goalie John Gibson could be available and more.
Impact of O'Reilly trade on Maple Leafs; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 19
20 februari 2023 |
34 min
Pete and Nick break down all angles of Ryan O'Reilly being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs and go around the NHL to identify the best pickups for the 19th week of the fantasy season. They discuss what the Oilers can do before the Trade Deadline to address their needs on the back end, the sneaky value of Barrett Hayton and the Coyotes during their long point streak and recent injury returns like Tom Wilson, Jake DeBrusk and more. Other players and topics covered in this episode include the impact of the Mathew Barzal injury, Tristan Jarry's upcoming return, Sammy Blais' early role in the Blues' top six, Adam Boqvist's power-play production for the Blue Jackets, Casey Mittelstadt, ways to tap into the deep Hurricanes and more.
Hurricanes, Stadium Series talk with tennis star John Isner; Week 18 fantasy mailbag
16 februari 2023 |
36 min
Pete and Nick are joined by pro tennis player, avid Carolina Hurricanes fan and fantasy hockey enthusiast John Isner before he heads to Raleigh, North Carolina for the NHL Stadium Series on Saturday. The guys discuss the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup futures appeal, stance at the trade deadline, whether he trusts the goalie trio entering the postseason and how coach Rod Brind'Amour once gave him some motivation. Other topics covered with Isner, who's known for his height (6-foot-10), hard serve and aces, include hockey players he admires like Alex Ovechkin and Tage Thompson, his biggest fantasy steal of the season so far and some of his go-to spots before the outdoor game. Fan questions and other player topics for this show include whether to trade for Patrick Kane now in fantasy before a potential move, Dillon Dube vs. Rafael Harvey-Pinard, Jake Oettinger's Vezina Trophy chances, Ryan O'Reilly, Arthur Kaliyev, Robby Fabbri, Jakub Vrana, Adin Hill, Anthony Duclair, Jake DeBrusk and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 18
13 februari 2023 |
26 min
Nick Alberga is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to assess the market after the Horvat and Tarasenko trades and discuss why the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning are teams worth future investments. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Impact of Tarasenko trade on Rangers; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 18
13 februari 2023 |
28 min
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to break down all angles of Vladimir Tarasenko being traded to the New York Rangers and identify the best pickups for the 18th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss Artemi Panarin being the biggest beneficiary, debate Alexis Lafreniere and Anthony Beauvillier for the rest of the season and also Vincent Trocheck vs. Ryan O’Reilly with the trade winds swirling around the League. Other players and topics covered include rumblings surrounding Timo Meier and Jakob Chychrun with the best landing spots for each, Jaxson Stauber, Juuso Valimaki, injury replacements for Logan Thompson and Filip Forsberg and more.
Chytil-mania; early Horvat, Beauvillier impressions; guest: Jonny Lazarus
9 februari 2023 |
30 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jonny Lazarus of Bleacher Report, Action Network and The Blue Crew podcast to go around the League and break down the upcoming slates. The guys react to Filip Chytil's breakout season for the Rangers, Bo Horvat's strong start with the Islanders, Anthony Beauvillier's prime lineup placement with the Canucks and the fantasy impact of Jack Hughes' injury. Other topics covered include the recent returns of defensemen Noah Dobson and Bowen Byram, Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Spencer Knight in fantasy for the rest of the season, Martin Jones vs. Jack Campbell, which team has the better third line (Rangers or Flames), Dylan Cozens' contract extension with the Sabres and more.
All-Star wrap & Fantasy waiver wire pickups after break
5 februari 2023 |
30 min
Pete, Nick and Anna wrap up NHL All-Star weekend in Florida and identify the best fantasy pickups after the break. Plus, they look ahead to the Trade Deadline on March 3 and players to target in fantasy prior to all the movement.
All-Star Special: Day 1, featuring Aleksander Barkov
2 februari 2023 |
83 min
Pete, Nick and Anna are at NHL All-Star Weekend and joined by Florida Panthers reporter Jameson Olive (7:15), Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period and SiriusXM (22:23), Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (43:33), Pete Blackburn from Bally Sports (53:33) and NHL.com's David Satriano (1:07:33). Plus, they answer a bunch of listener questions (33:50).
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 17
30 januari 2023 |
30 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to break down the best fantasy pickups for Week 17 of the fantasy season. The crew discusses the Hurricanes' array of strong depth players, Dan Vladar outperforming Jacob Markstrom for the Flames this season, some concerns for the Panthers and Islanders and why you should get a piece of Sabres' secondary scorers Victor Olofsson and Owen Power in fantasy. Other players and topics covered include Logan Couture, Kirill Marchenko, Filip Chytil, the Bruins' mini slump, whether the Avalanche will come out of the Western Conference again, injury replacements for Auston Matthews, Sam Bennett, Kyle Palmieri, the Senators value for the stretch run and more.
Bruins dominance, Trade Deadline rumblings with Pete Blackburn; Week 16 fantasy mailbag
26 januari 2023 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Pete Blackburn from Bally Sports to go around the NHL and discuss storylines surrounding the Stanley Cup futures and awards markets and Trade Deadline. They lead off with the Bruins' dominance and how expectations have changed compared to the preseason, the ongoing rivalry with the Hurricanes and potential arms race for players like Bo Horvat before the March 3 deadline. They also banter about big surprises around the League like the Sabres, Erik Karlsson and disappointments like Jonathan Huberdeau, his current team (Flames) and former team (Panthers). Other players and topics covered include Sam Reinhart, Spencer Knight, Kirill Marchenko, Matty Beniers' potential injury, Pyotr Kochetkov's value after Frederik Andersen's injury concern, Andrew Mangiapane, Torey Krug, Boone Jenner, Owen Power, Ridly Greig and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 16
23 januari 2023 |
31 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to react to the Canucks' coaching change from Bruce Boudreau to Rick Tocchet and break down where the value may lie during the 16th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 16; Canucks' coaching change reaction
23 januari 2023 |
37 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to run through all the best pickups around the NHL for the 16th week of the fantasy season. They react to the Vancouver Canucks firing Bruce Boudreau and hiring Rick Tocchet and identify potential beneficiaries of the coaching change, namely Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko (once he returns from injury) and Conor Garland. The crew also debates replacement options after the long-term injuries to valuable wings Cole Caufield and Max Pacioretty and discuss whether the Panthers' recent resurgence is sustainable. Other players and topics covered in this show include J.T. Compher, Anton Lundell, tapping into the NHL-leading Bruins with Pavel Zacha and Matt Grzelcyk, Sam Montembeault's hidden value from the Canadiens, Jalen Chatfield, Victor Olofsson, Jeff Petry, Adam Henrique, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and more.
Week 15 fantasy mailbag; Evander Kane returns
19 januari 2023 |
34 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Ben Zweiman of DraftKings Nation to go around the NHL and discuss season-long fantasy, DFS and betting trends. The guys cover the return of Evander Kane this week for the Oilers and the Bruins dominance in fantasy and far reach in the the NHL Awards market. Other players and topics covered include Devon Toews and Sam Girard from the Avalanche with the Cale Makar injury concern, Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei of the Hurricanes, Pavel Zacha's new contract, the hidden value of the Blackhawks with Seth Jones, Max Domi and Lukas Reichel, potential returns of Chris Kreider and Max Pacioretty, Nikolaj Ehlers' ceiling, Zach Hyman's breakout season, the Filip Gustavsson-Cam Talbot trade revisited, the trajectory of the Islanders and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 15
17 januari 2023 |
34 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to run through all the best pickups around the NHL for the 15th week of the fantasy season. They discuss the ripple effect of Evander Kane's upcoming return on the Oilers, Valeri Nichushkin's impact on the Avalanche's bounce-back appeal and the inconsistency of the Red Wings this season. Other players and topics discussed are the trade value of Patrick Kane after he returned from injury, how Ivan Provorov could be worth adding ahead of a potential trade, the Devils' secondary players worth adding like Tomas Tatar, Ryan Graves and Damon Severson, whether rookies Juuso Parssinen of the Predators and Samuel Ersson of the Flyers have staying power, Evan Rodrigues, Yanni Gourde, Daniel Sprong, Dylan DeMelo and more.
Week 14 fantasy mailbag; Frederik Andersen's value; halfway point storylines; guest Chris Meaney
12 januari 2023 |
34 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network to go around the NHL and discuss the biggest storylines in fantasy and betting. They dive into the three-goalie situations in Carolina (with Frederik Andersen nearing a return) and Buffalo with fantasy strategies, break down the Patrick Kane trade and injury rumblings and the impact of Chris Kreider's injury on Alexis Lafreniere. Other topics covered in this episode include the MVP and Calder Trophy races, where the Predators' goalie tandem of Juuse Saros and Yaroslav Askarov could rank in the years to come, Alexander Barabanov's sneaky fantasy appeal from the Sharks, Robby Fabbri as a potential spark for the Red Wings, buy-low defensemen Moritz Seider vs. Aaron Ekblad, Quinton Byfield's promotion to the Kings' top line, whether the struggling and depleted Avalanche still have a chance at the Central Division title and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 14; Awards races at halfway mark
9 januari 2023 |
29 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 14th week of NHL action. They also react to big-picture betting storylines and NHL Awards races at the halfway point of the season. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 14
9 januari 2023 |
29 min
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to run through all the best pickups around the NHL for the 14th week of the fantasy season. The guys debate recently returned Capitals forwards Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom and the sustainability of the Sabres and rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Other players and topics covered include the ceilings of Max Pacioretty with the Hurricanes and Ondrej Palat with the Devils, the Jets’ fantasy appeal after the return of Nikolaj Ehlers, Blake Wheeler and Cole Perfetti, the upcoming return of Tyler Bertuzzi for the Red Wings, the sneaky offensive players on the Flyers like Owen Tippett, Cam York and Morgan Frost and how Eeli Tolvanen and Adam Larsson are thriving in the deep Kraken offense.
Week 13 fantasy mailbag; Eichel's return, Pacioretty, Add/Drops
5 januari 2023 |
36 min
Nick is joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM's NHL Radio to answer fan questions on Jack Eichel, Max Pacioretty, Cole Caufield, Jakub Vrana and Thatcher Demko. They look at potential landing spots for Patrick Kane and try to predict how high Connor Bedard will go in fantasy drafts next season.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 13
3 januari 2023 |
31 min
Pete and Anna are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best players to add for the 13th week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses the goalie situation in Carolina, how to tap into the LA Kings, the upside of Ryan Hartman and the emerging Detroit Red Wings. They also answer a bunch of listener questions and look at ways to take advantage of this week's schedule in fantasy.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups, mailbag for Week 12
29 december 2022 |
29 min
Pete and Nick catch up after the holiday break with all the best pickups and trends around the NHL. They discuss Erik Gustafsson’s upside on the Capitals’ first power play with John Carlson injured, the value of Coyotes players like Nick Schmaltz and Shayne Gostisbehere and preview the NHL Winter Classic between the Bruins and Penguins. They touch on players nearing returns from injuries soon, including Morgan Rielly, Nathan MacKinnon, Tom Wilson, Max Pacioretty, Ondrej Palat and more. Other players and topics discussed are Jordan Kyrou’s breakout calendar year, the goalie situations in Carolina and Washington, Alex Iafallo, Aatu Raty, Jake Walman and more.
Week 11 fantasy mailbag; MVPs, surprises at holiday break
22 december 2022 |
28 min
Pete and Nick take fan questions about players around the NHL as we approach the holiday break. They discuss fantasy MVP candidates based on average draft position including Tage Thompson, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Pyotr Kochetkov, the Maple Leafs goalie tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray and others. Other players and topics discussed include the state of the Panthers, Alexandar Georgiev's strong first half for the Avalanche, players to stash ahead of injury returns like Tom Wilson, the sneaky play of the Sabres' goalie tandem, Michael Rasmussen's huge game on Dylan Larkin's line, Moritz Seider's buy-low window in fantasy, Dillon Dube's upside in the Flames' top six, a rookie debate between Jack Quinn vs. Kent Johnson and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 11
19 december 2022 |
24 min
Nick Alberga is joined by Nick Martin from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 11th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 11
19 december 2022 |
27 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best players to add for the 11th week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses bargain players with sneaky fantasy upside around the NHL, including Sam Steel of the Wild and Conor Timmins of the Maple Leafs and the upside of Jakub Vrana of the Red Wings and Josh Norris of the Senators ahead of their upcoming returns. Other players and topics discussed include Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Craig Anderson vs. Pheonix Copley, Lukas Dostal, K'Andre Miller, the Rangers' Kid Line, Blake Wheeler injury replacements, J.T. Compher, Evan Rodrigues, Ryan Hartman and more.
Impact of Ovechkin’s 800th goal; Week 10 fantasy mailbag
15 december 2022 |
36 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s latest milestone, his chances at the Rocket Richard and Capitals teammate beneficiaries including Dylan Strome, Conor Sheary, Charlie Lindgren and Anthony Mantha. Other topics covered include Bo Horvat vs. Brock Boeser with all the trade rumblings surrounding each Canucks forward, concerns about the Flames offense, rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov making a case for the starting job in Carolina, whether to cut ties with most LA Kings players during their slump, the impact of Jason Zucker’s injury on the Penguins’ top six, Craig Anderson’s strong play at 41 years old for the Sabres and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 10
12 december 2022 |
26 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 10th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 10
12 december 2022 |
30 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best players to add for the 10th week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses young players like Jack Quinn, Alex Newhook and Rasmus Sandin, recent injury returns like Dmitry Orlov for the resurgent Capitals and beneficiaries of returning players like Jack Roslovic on a line with Patrik Laine. Other players are topics discussed include whether to drop Jonathan Quick and/or Adrian Kempe of the Kings, Alexander Barabanov, Dan Vladar, Filip Gustavsson and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Week 9 fantasy mailbag; guest: Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff
8 december 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Matt Larkin from Daily Faceoff to go around the NHL and discuss all the biggest fantasy storylines and trends. The guys lead off with the fantasy ripple effect of Tage Thompson's five-goal game on his Sabres teammates like Dylan Cozens and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Thompson's outside Hart Trophy chances if the Sabres make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They also react to Nathan MacKinnon's injury with in-house and outside replacement options, including J.T. Compher and Alex Newhook from the Avalanche, Kevin Hayes of the Flyers, Andrew Copp of the Red Wings and more. Other players and topics covered include Dylan Strome's staying power for the Capitals, whether to add Cozens and drop more-proven players like Claude Giroux, Anze Kopitar or Vincent Trocheck, Valeri Nichushkin nearing a return for Colorado, Dan Vladar's strong play for the Flames, the best landing spot for Patrick Kane and the trade rumblings surrounding Brock Boeser. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 9
5 december 2022 |
26 min
Nick Alberga is joined by Nick Martin from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 9th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 9
5 december 2022 |
28 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best players to add for the ninth week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses ways to tap into the Kraken's impressive scoring depth, Dylan Cozens' breakout season for the Sabres on a young line with J.J. Peterka and Jack Quinn and Jets rookie Cole Perfetti being a dark-horse Calder Trophy candidate. Other topics covered include the sneaky power-play production of defensemen Sean Durzi and Calen Addison, how the Hurricanes' forward lines could look with Teuvo Teravainen back and the eventual return of Max Pacioretty, whether to be patient with Victor Hedman, the Avalanche's rash of injuries, replacements for injured Darcy Kuemper and Thatcher Demko, the return of Anthony Cirelli for the Lightning and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Guest: New York Jets quarterback Mike White; Week 8 fantasy mailbag
1 december 2022 |
36 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to answer fan mailbag questions and break down all the trends around the NHL. They react to the news that Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a stroke and identify other players on the Penguins who can step up in his absence, as well as outside replacement options. Pete and Anna are also joined by NFL quarterback Mike White (11:23), who's a big Florida Panthers fan, to talk about his big performance last week for the New York Jets, his first season playing fantasy hockey and growing passion for the NHL. Other players and topics covered in this episode include the Kraken's impressive scoring depth, Cam Fowler, Sean Monahan, Jeff Skinner, Jeff Petry, whether to be patient with Bryan Rust, Filip Hronek vs. Moritz Seider for the rest of the season and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 8
28 november 2022 |
27 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to preview the upcoming slates and break down where the value may lie during the eighth week of NHL action. They also gauge the NHL Awards market as Jason Robertson joins the Hart Trophy and NHL Maurice Richard Trophy races and identify players to target for various props. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 8
28 november 2022 |
30 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the eighth week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses recent injury returns like Nick Schmaltz, Jakob Chychrun, T.J. Oshie, the sneaky offensive depth of the Red Wings and Islanders and other pickups like Spencer Martin, Pavel Zacha, J.J. Moser and more. Other topics covered include whether to sell high on Filip Hronek, Seth Jones vs. Sam Girard for the rest of the season, the Linus Ullmark injury and Jeremy Swayman’s bounce-back appeal, Mark Giordano vs. Rasmus Sandin as an injury replacement for Morgan Rielly, whether to drop Gabriel Vilardi for Arthur Kaliyev and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 7; Awards races at one-quarter mark
21 november 2022 |
24 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Nick Martin from Action Network to preview the games before and after Thanksgiving and break down where the value may lie during the seventh week of NHL action. They also gauge the NHL Awards market as we approach the 1/4 mark of the NHL season. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 7
21 november 2022 |
27 min
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to identify the best pickups for the seventh week of the fantasy season. They highlight the success of young players Adam Ruzicka of the Flames and Juuso Parssinen of the Predators, the impact of Mike Matheson being on PP1 for the Canadiens and more. Other players and topics covered in this episode include Tyler Bertuzzi vs. Brock Boeser, whether to sell low on Jonathan Huberdeau, Boone Jenner, Alex Killorn, Owen Tippett’s appeal after the Travis Konecny injury, the upcoming returns of Nick Schmaltz and Jakob Chychrun for the sneaky Coyotes, intriguing goalie situations for the Penguins, Canucks and Kings, whether to drop Blake Wheeler and which players they are most thankful for in fantasy this season. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Week 6 fantasy mailbag; goal scorer picks with Eric Young
17 november 2022 |
30 min
Nick and Anna are joined by Eric Young of FTN Network to talk anytime goal scorers to watch for Thursday’s slate and season-long including Kirill Kaprizov, Auston Matthews and David Pastrnak. The goalie injury bug has hit the NHL and the team discusses the absence of Marc-Andre Fleury and Elvis Merzlikins, along with goalies to pick up including Stuart Skinner, Antti Raanta and Pyotr Kochetkov. Can the Buffalo Sabres still make the playoffs? Either way notable players Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin and Jeff Skinner are making a mark. Other players covered in this episode include Boone Jenner, Adam Ruzicka, Jason Robertson, Clayton Keller, Jakob Chychrun, Victor Hedman and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 6
14 november 2022 |
27 min
Nick Alberga is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 6th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 6
14 november 2022 |
29 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the sixth week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses injury replacements for defensemen Zach Werenski (out for season) and Thomas Chabot, including Jake Sanderson, Jake Bean, Filip Hronek and Nick Perbix. Other players and topics covered in this episode include whether to sell high on Rasmus Dahlin with the Sabres coming back down to earth, Alex Tuch vs. Kirby Dach for the rest of the season, the Islanders' sneaky offense, Tomas Tatar, Jason Zucker, Filip Chytil, Phillip Danault, Pyotr Kochetkov, Sonny Milano and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Week 5 fantasy mailbag; replacing injured Evander Kane
10 november 2022 |
31 min
Pete and Nick are joined by David Satriano of NHL.com to answer fan questions about fantasy pickups and trade proposals. The guys discuss fantasy replacements for injured Evander Kane and Valeri Nichushkin and the upcoming returns of Aaron Ekblad, Charlie McAvoy and Matt Murray. Other players covered in this episode include Brandon Montour, Kirby Dach, Matias Maccelli, Nick Ritchie, Lawson Crouse, whether to sell high on Erik Karlsson for McAvoy in fantasy, Patrik Laine vs. Artturi Lehkonen for the rest of the season, Filip Hronek, Dylan Holloway, Anton Lundell, Martin Jones, whether to be patient with Moritz Seider, Thatcher Demko, Juuse Saros, Matt Duchene, Evan Bouchard and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 5
7 november 2022 |
27 min
Pete Jensen and Nick Martin take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the fifth week of NHL action. They also discuss the NHL Awards and Stanley Cup futures markets one month into the new season. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 5
7 november 2022 |
29 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best pickups for the fifth week of the fantasy season. The guys debate the fantasy staying power of bounce-back veterans Jamie Benn of the Stars and Jeff Skinner of the Sabres, Miles Wood vs. John Marino as players to add from the surging Devils, Kirby Dach's breakout production on the Canadiens' top line and whether Martin Jones of the Kraken and/or Scott Wedgewood of the Stars are worth a look as goalie injury replacements. Other players covered include Cam Talbot's return from injury and impact on the Senators, whether to sell high on Brandon Montour of the Panthers before Aaron Ekblad's return, Andrei Kuzmenko, Nick Paul and Brandon Hagel with top-six exposure for the Lightning and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Week 4 fantasy mailbag; sustainability of surprising Devils, Sabres
3 november 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Ben Zweiman, Senior Managing Editor at DraftKings Nation, to discuss fantasy, DFS and betting trends around the NHL. The guys dive into the Devils' possession dominance and whether Jesper Bratt should be considered a sell-high candidate. They also debate New Jersey and Buffalo as surprise playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference and identify fantasy pickups from the Sabres including Jeff Skinner, Victor Olofsson, Casey Mittelstadt and more. Other players and topics covered in this episode include sell-high candidates Erik Karlsson and Hampus Lindholm (with Charlie McAvoy progressing in his injury recovery), buy-low options from the struggling Blues (Jordan Kyrou, Ryan O'Reilly and more), Rickard Rakell, Dmitry Orlov, Stuart Skinner, the Coyotes' competitive play at Mullett Arena and the bounce-back appeal of the defending champion Avalanche in the NHL Global Series. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 4
31 oktober 2022 |
25 min
Nick Alberga is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 4th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 4
31 oktober 2022 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the fourth week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses the Maple Leafs' struggles, the emergence of Nick Robertson as a top-six forward and whether a coaching change could happen at some point this season. They also debate the rest-of-season fantasy value of players like Brandon Montour, Vince Dunn, Jaden Schwartz, Evan Rodrigues, Vitek Vanecek, Stuart Skinner, Victor Olofsson, Brandon Hagel, Alex Stalock, Max Domi, Brock Nelson, Frederick Gaudreau, Craig Anderson, the Canucks' bounce-back appeal, buy-low candidates (Sam Reinhart, Elias Lindholm, MacKenzie Weegar, Thatcher Demko) and more.
Week 3 fantasy mailbag; buy-low, sell-high candidates; guest: Chris Meaney
27 oktober 2022 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network to answer fan questions and update their fantasy rankings landscape after the first few weeks of the season. The guys debate Shane Pinto as a fantasy pickup and dark horse Calder Trophy candidate after the injury to Josh Norris, react to Brad Marchand being ahead of schedule in his injury return timetable and identify buy-low (Roman Josi, Timo Meier, Moritz Seider, Thatcher Demko) and sell-high (Valeri Nichushkin, Linus Ullmark) candidates. Other players covered in this episode include Stuart Skinner, Logan Thompson and Adin Hill, Jesper Bratt, Chandler Stephenson, Gabriel Vilardi, Kent Johnson vs. Brandon Hagel, Fabian Zetterlund, Matt Grzelcyk and more.
Action Network Collab: Week 3
24 oktober 2022 |
22 min
Pete Jensen is joined by Nick Martin from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 3rd week of NHL action. They discuss the parity in the NHL with teams like the Blackhawks, Devils, Flyers and Sharks providing some hidden opportunities lately. The guys also debate Rasmus Dahlin as a Norris Trophy contender, Don Granato of the Sabres and Derek Lalonde of the Red Wings as Jack Adams looks, whether the Canucks can turn their season around, the impact of the Aaron Ekblad injury on their futures appeal and some of the most-anticipated games of the upcoming week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 3
24 oktober 2022 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss some of the best pickups for the third week of the fantasy season. The guys highlight sneaky offseason movers like Dominik Kubalik of the Red Wings and Eric Comrie of the Sabres and top-performing rookies early on like Calen Addison, Shane Pinto and Cole Perfetti. Other players covered in this episode include Brandon Montour, Matt Grzelcyk and Arber Xhekaj as Aaron Ekblad fantasy replacements, Nick Robertson, Alex Tuch, Nico Hischier, Jake DeBrusk, MacKenzie Blackwood and more.
Week 2 fantasy mailbag; Ekblad injury impact
20 oktober 2022 |
36 min
Pete and Nick react to Aaron Ekblad’s long-term injury for the Panthers and the Red Wings’ forward lines without Tyler Bertuzzi and Jakub Vrana. The guys also answer a ton of fan questions involving players like Jake DeBrusk vs. Taylor Hall, Vincent Trocheck, Gabriel Vilardi, Logan Thompson vs. Marc-Andre Fleury, Nick Robertson, which slow-starting rookies to be patient with or drop, Gabriel Landeskog’s injury timetable, whether the Canucks should panic and discuss other trending players like Oliver Wahlstrom, Shane Gostisbehere, Alexis Lafreniere, Rickard Rakell, Carter Hart, Kevin Hayes and more. They also give their fantasy hockey deliveries of the week; NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Action Network Collab: Week 2
17 oktober 2022 |
23 min
Nick Alberga and Michael Leboff take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during this 2nd week of NHL action. They discuss the Boston Bruins starting the season strong, the unfortunate luck of the Blue Jackets, the issue surrounding the Maple Leafs goaltending, the defensive issues of the New Jersey Devils, the underdog value that the Arizona Coyotes present and some interesting shot prop numbers at the start of the season.
Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 2
17 oktober 2022 |
31 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the NHL season. The crew discusses hot starts for the Red Wings and Flyers, which players are benefiting most from coach John Tortorella and why slow starts for the Wild, Blue Jackets and Devils are concerning. Other topics covered include JJ Peterka and the Sabres’ long-term fantasy appeal, Pavel Zacha’s potential staying power with the Bruins, Justin Schultz and the suddenly potent Kraken power play, the impact of the Matt Murray injury on the Maple Leafs, Martin Necas, Elmer Soderblom, Dawson Mercer and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is presented by SKIP, the official food delivery app of the NHL!
Early fantasy reaction, Week 1 mailbag; guest: Jake Hahn
13 oktober 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to break down the first few nights of the new season with all the fantasy and betting takeaways. The crew gives replacement options for injured Patrik Laine, reacts to a big return to the NHL for David Krejci and previews the rest of the week. Other topics covered include Matt Murray’s shaky Maple Leafs debut, Cole Caufield’s ceiling, the Oilers’ championship hopes, Oliver Bjorkstrand’s strong Kraken debut, why Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin are must-roster players from the Avalanche this season, Phil Kessel vs. Reilly Smith and Martin Necas' potential bounce-back season. The guys also answer fan questions debating Bruins goalies Jeremy Swayman vs. Linus Ullmark, Mika Zibanejad’s projected goal total and whether to hold Jakob Chychrun in fantasy before a potential trade.
Action Network Collab: Week 1
10 oktober 2022 |
26 min
Pete Jensen and Michael Leboff drop the puck on the new season with the first edition of the NHL/Action Network Collab, where they preview the season and week ahead from a wagering standpoint. The guys discuss various over/under point totals around the NHL, including the defending champion Avalanche, Hurricanes, Devils, Blue Jackets, Wild and more. They also identify teams that may be overvalued (e.g. Senators, Panthers) or undervalued (e.g. Sabres, Islanders) to start the new season, whether the scoring uptick and clip of favorites winning will continue across the League, some of their best make/miss playoff plays, a longshot Calder Trophy candidate to consider and their must-see games for Week 1.
Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3CIKthJ
Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3CIKthJ
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 1
10 oktober 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss fantasy pickups for the opening week of the NHL season. The guys debate rookies Dylan Holloway of the Oilers and Marco Rossi of the Wild after their strong preseasons, discuss injuries to goalies Cam Talbot of the Senators and John Gibson of the Ducks with in-house replacement options and get James’ Stanley Cup pick for the upcoming season. Other players covered include Andrei Kuzmenko, Calen Addison, Artturi Lehkonen and Alex Newhook as breakout candidates from the Avalanche, Jack Quinn, Mason Marchment’s value after the Jason Robertson signing, Nino Niederreiter’s big showing at the NHL Global Series, K’Andre Miller and more.
2022-23 season preview: Stanley Cup futures, trophy & playoff picks with Michael Leboff
5 oktober 2022 |
54 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff at Action Network and the “Line Change” podcast to preview the upcoming season from a betting standpoint. The guys discuss the top contenders for the Stanley Cup and each of the major individual NHL Awards (Vezina, Hart, Adams, Calder, Norris, Richard), and Leboff gives a couple of his trademark long shots around the League. The guys also touch on the impact of offseason moves on various teams and the betting market, identify which teams are in the running for worst record, first in-season coaching change and preview the NHL Global Series.
2022-23 season preview: Bold predictions
3 oktober 2022 |
42 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to unveil their bold fantasy and team predictions for the upcoming season. The crew debates the fantasy ceilings of players like Spencer Knight, Jack Hughes, Kevin Fiala, Evan Bouchard vs. Thomas Chabot, Adam Fox, Sidney Crosby, Jake Oettinger, Cole Caufield, William Eklund, Shane Wright, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Andrei Kuzmenko and more. Other topics include which team could have the first coaching change this season and which teams could surprisingly make or miss the playoffs.
2022-23 season preview: Preseason takeaways; draft show reaction
29 september 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick catch up about all the preseason trends around the League, including the impact of injuries to Gabriel Landeskog, John Tavares, Brock Boeser, new line combinations and early standouts. The guys also react to all the strategies, reaches and steals from the NHL Fantasy on Ice Draft presented by Truly (watch the replay of the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vWiNG_cmA_Q). Other topics discussed include the Jason Robertson situation in Dallas and Mason Marchment’s sneaky appeal, Alexander Holtz playing on the Devils' top line, Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s deep sleeper upside as the Hurricanes’ No. 2 center, players to prioritize in hits leagues and some exciting career news for Alberga.
2022-23 season preview: Draft bargains, fades; bounce-back picks
20 september 2022 |
48 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network to identify players who are going too high or low based on Yahoo Fantasy average draft position. The crew discusses Jack Hughes and Dougie Hamilton of the Devils being underestimated, why Brent Burns is a potential bargain with the Hurricanes and Johnny Gaudreau and Claude Giroux are ADP fades with their new teams. Other players and topics discussed include Jack Campbell vs. Frederik Andersen as goalie ADP bargains, whether Chris Kreider, Josh Norris and Matt Duchene can sustain their high shooting percentages, top bounce-back candidates like Thomas Chabot and Mathew Barzal, fantasy debates involving Mason McTavish vs. Jakub Vrana, Tage Thompson vs. Ryan O'Reilly and more.
2022-23 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 2.0
12 september 2022 |
54 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua, David Satriano and James Harding for fantasy mock draft 2.0 (view results on NHL.com/Fantasy). The crew discusses the 10-team, 200-player draft and various stacks, reaches and strategies. Topics covered include the renewed hype surrounding the Flames after the Nazem Kadri signing and options for the Avalanche to replace him on their second line, where Patrick Kane would be worth taking in fantasy if he's traded to a contender, the bounce-back appeal of Dougie Hamilton for the Devils, Mason McTavish vs. Trevor Zegras in one-year leagues, the value of Predators players based on average draft position and whether Timo Meier is worth a top 50 overall pick for a shaky team in the Sharks.
2022-23 season preview: Stat projections
7 september 2022 |
52 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to discuss their skater point and goalie win projections for this season (follow along with lists on NHL.com/Fantasy during the show). The crew reacts to point estimates for the top offseason movers like Jonathan Huberdeau, Johnny Gaudreau, Kevin Fiala, Nazem Kadri and more, debate whether Jack Eichel will have a career year with the Golden Knights and takes fan questions about their projected League standings. Other topics covered include the Jets' bounce-back appeal under Rick Bowness, Vancouver's strong fantasy depth, Seth Jones' point expectations during the Blackhawks' rebuild, whether the Senators could make the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the Maple Leafs, various defenseman debates, Ilya Sorokin's tricky win projection, which goalie will rank in wins behind Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin and more.
2022-23 season preview: Rookies, breakouts, keepers
25 augusti 2022 |
52 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss all the best young players in the League including top rookies, breakout candidates and targets for keeper and dynasty leagues. The guys weigh the upside of this year's rookie class, led by Matty Beniers, Owen Power, Juraj Slafkovsky, Jake Sanderson and Mason McTavish. Other debates and topics covered include Evan Bouchard vs. Miro Heiskanen, Bowen Byram vs. Jamie Drysdale, Jeremy Swayman vs. Spencer Knight, Cole Caufield vs. Slafkovsky, potential beneficiaries of coaching changes (Oliver Wahlstrom, Carter Hart) and other young players including Logan Thompson, Alex Newhook, Alexis Lafreniere, Calen Addison, William Eklund, Jack Quinn and more.
2022-23 season preview: Sleepers & deep sleepers
16 augusti 2022 |
58 min
Pete is joined by Anna Dua and "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss all of the fantasy hockey sleeper and deep sleeper candidates for the upcoming season. The crew discusses offseason movers who could have sneaky value (e.g. Vitek Vanecek, Andrew Copp), teammate beneficiaries from the biggest signings and trades (e.g. Tyler Toffoli, Elvis Merzlikins, Boone Jenner) and players with hidden fantasy value from lower-tier teams like the Sabres, Sharks, Coyotes and Flyers. Sleeper debates include Jaccob Slavin vs. Mikhail Sergachev, Alex Tuch vs. Nick Schmaltz, David Krejci vs. Ryan Strome, Mason Marchment vs. Dylan Strome, Andrei Kuzmenko vs. Vasily Podkolzin, J.T. Compher vs. Alex Newhook and more.
2022-23 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 1.0
9 augusti 2022 |
63 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua and David Satriano from NHL.com to discuss their first fantasy hockey mock draft for the upcoming season. Each manager drafted three teams in the 12-team, 16-round, 192-player simulation and reacts to placement of the biggest offseason movers like Jonathan Huberdeau, Matthew Tkachuk, Johnny Gaudreau and the most intriguing stacks from the Rangers, Hurricanes and new-look Flames (Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar). Other topics include Cale Makar vs. Auston Matthews at No. 3 overall, how to approach elite players entering contract years (e.g. J.T. Miller, Patrick Kane), the value of Bruins players after Patrice Bergeron re-signed and David Krejci returned from overseas on one-year contracts, players who were reached for (e.g. Robin Lehner, Jake Sanderson) or slipped based on their NHL.com/Fantasy rank and late-round picks with hidden upside (e.g. Andrei Kuzmenko, Calen Addison).
2022-23 season preview: Top 250 rankings; Tkachuk-Huberdeau trade
3 augusti 2022 |
61 min
Pete and Nick cover all angles of the huge trade sending Matthew Tkachuk to the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar to the Flames with the impact on the NHL.com/Fantasy top 250 rankings for the upcoming season. The guys debate the big offseason movers like Max Pacioretty vs. Johnny Gaudreau, Brent Burns vs. Weegar, John Klingberg vs. Tony DeAngelo, the four best goalies to change teams and discuss the sneaky fantasy appeal of the Kraken after acquiring Oliver Bjorkstrand, signing Andre Burakovsky and drafting Shane Wright. Other topics covered include teammates impacted by big moves (Aleksander Barkov, Brady Tkachuk, Zach Werenski vs. Thomas Chabot, Jakub Vrana), who's most worthy of being ranked as the No. 3 goalie in fantasy behind Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin, where to rank injured Brad Marchand and more.
2022-23 season preview: Biggest signings and trades
18 juli 2022 |
50 min
Pete and Nick catch up after the big NHL moves so far this offseason with fantasy spins and reaction from a Stanley Cup futures betting standpoint. The guys break down the biggest signings, including Johnny Gaudreau to the Blue Jackets, Claude Giroux to the Senators, Jack Campbell to the Oilers, Darcy Kuemper to the Capitals, Ondrej Palat to the Devils, and the most notable trades, including Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty to the Hurricanes, Alex DeBrincat and Cam Talbot to Ottawa, Kevin Fiala to the Kings, Ville Husso to the Red Wings, Alexandar Georgiev to the Avalanche and more. The guys also mention various sleeper moves, the impact of the Canadiens’ big splash at the NHL Draft and identify the winners and losers of the offseason to this point.
Way-too-early fantasy rankings, Stanley Cup futures preview for 2022-23
27 juni 2022 |
37 min
Pete and Nick recap the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the impact of the Avalanche’s championship on the fantasy rankings and betting market for next season. The guys discuss whether Cale Makar is a top five fantasy player moving forward, who should be the top-ranked goalie (Andrei Vasilevskiy or Igor Shesterkin) and which players are worth targeting in the first round of the way-too-early fantasy rankings. The crew also covers the impact of recent coaching changes, including Paul Maurice to the Florida Panthers and Pete DeBoer to the Dallas Stars, players who gained significant fantasy appeal from the postseason (Jake Oettinger, Bowen Byram, Zach Hyman), big names who could be traded around the NHL Draft and the preliminary betting odds for 2022-23.
Lauren Gardner joins; Cup Final talk: Avalanche’s goalie dilemma; Flyers hire Tortorella
21 juni 2022 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Lauren Gardner of NHL and MLB Networks to break down the Stanley Cup Final after the Lightning’s bounce-back performance in Game 3. The crew reacts to the updated series price, the Avalanche’s sudden goalie dilemma and the impact of the Nikita Kucherov injury concern. They also get Lauren’s thoughts on who could be Colorado’s hero in a clutch situation later in the series and her takeaways from covering this Avalanche core through the years. Pete and Nick then identify two dark horse Conn Smythe contenders and have the fantasy spin on the Flyers hiring John Tortorella.
Early Stanley Cup Final reaction; Golden Knights hire Cassidy
16 juni 2022 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by David Satriano of NHL.com to break down all angles of the Stanley Cup Final and spin things forward from a fantasy and betting perspective. The guys discuss big performances from Andre Burakovsky, Valeri Nichushkin, Bowen Byram and Ondrej Palat, how the Lightning will likely respond from here and the impact of Brayden Point returning from injury. They also update the Conn Smythe Trophy race and have the fantasy spin on the Vegas Golden Knights hiring Bruce Cassidy with their fantasy bounce-back candidates, goalie outlook and renewed Stanley Cup futures appeal for next season.
2022 Stanley Cup Final preview: Lightning vs. Avalanche; Jake Hahn joins
13 juni 2022 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to break down all the fantasy, DFS and betting angles for the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche. The guys cover all the storylines, including the Lightning being series underdogs yet again and impact of centers Brayden Point and/or Nazem Kadri potentially returning from injury. They also narrow down the Conn Smythe race to four players and give their sleepers, X-factors and series picks for this year's championship.
Jackie Redmond joins; Conference finals analysis; Avalanche reach Stanley Cup Final
7 juni 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jackie Redmond of NHL Network and WWE to discuss the Colorado Avalanche punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final by sweeping the Edmonton Oilers and break down the Eastern Conference Final between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The crew marvels at Cale Makar's two-way dominance and increased chances of winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, contemplates the Lightning's appeal as series underdogs once again and reacts to the Nazem Kadri injury and its impact on Colorado's Stanley Cup chances. Jackie also draws some comparisons between hockey and wrestling, tries to solve the offseason dilemmas facing the Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs and gives her take on the coaching openings around the NHL after the Bruins surprisingly fired Bruce Cassidy.
Early conference finals reaction; Chytil’s breakout; bounce-back appeal of Oilers, Lightning
2 juni 2022 |
36 min
Pete is joined by Anna Dua of NHL.com/Fantasy for early reaction to the conference finals. They discuss the high-scoring games so far, ways to get involved in DFS contests and the props market, the impact of the injury to Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper, how the Rangers won the trade deadline and why Filip Chytil should be on your radar in fantasy leagues next season. They also break down key secondary scorers from the four remaining teams and the updated series prices, including the Lightning again being underdogs despite their history of bouncing back.
Conference finals preview
31 maj 2022 |
41 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Matt Russell, betting writer at The Score, to preview the NHL's conference finals: Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys break down all the star-studded matchups in the final four: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl vs. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, a goalie matchup for the ages between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin and two of the elite defensemen in Victor Hedman and Adam Fox going head-to-head. They also discuss sleeper picks to target in the props market, Conn Smythe Trophy contenders, the potential injury impact of Brayden Point and how Barclay Goodrow could make a difference against his former team.
Second-round analysis: Conn Smythe candidates; series picks; guest: Lauren Jbara
26 maj 2022 |
30 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Lauren Jbara of Pickswise and Bally Sports South to break down the betting angles in each of the three remaining second-round series and react to the Avalanche, whom she covered in previous seasons, struggling to close out their series. The crew identifies Conn Smythe Trophy contenders, including Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Leon Draisaitl, Igor Shesterkin, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Nazem Kadri, and gives their leanings on the Flames-Oilers and Hurricanes-Rangers series.
Second-round series analysis; disappointing Panthers; Oilers' ceiling; Carolina's road woes
23 maj 2022 |
31 min
Pete and Nick catch up on the four Stanley Cup Playoff second-round series with DFS and betting angles. The guys discuss the disappointing play of the Panthers against the Lightning, whether Edmonton's style of play is sustainable, which team should be more worried out of the Flames and Hurricanes after three games in each series, what Carolina's road struggles and Andrei Svechnikov's inconsistency mean for its futures appeal and the impact of the Jordan Binnington and Sam Girard injuries. The guys also give a bold prediction each for the rest of the playoffs, react to Rick Bowness stepping down as Stars coach and debate which destination is best for Barry Trotz.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round preview
16 maj 2022 |
58 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to preview the four series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round: the "Battle of Florida" 2.0 (Lightning vs. Panthers), "Battle of Alberta" (Flames vs. Oilers) and recent postseason rematches in Avalanche vs. Blues and Hurricanes vs. Rangers. The guys identify sleepers, X-factors, Conn Smythe Trophy candidates, revenge storylines and potential upsets and also react to breaking news that the Islanders hired Lane Lambert to replace Barry Trotz and the Golden Knights fired Pete DeBoer.
First-round series analysis; Avalanche advance; Islanders fire Trotz
12 maj 2022 |
44 min
Pete and Nick catch up on the seven remaining Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series that are going at least six games with standouts, disappointments, their leanings and various props to consider for all the big games to close out the week. They discuss the high-scoring playoffs, why so many teams are winning by 2+ goals and the potential impact of Sidney Crosby's injury on the Penguins-Rangers series. The guys also highlight the Avalanche's four-game sweep of the Predators and discuss the shocking news that the Islanders fired coach Barry Trotz.
Early first-round series reaction: Hurricanes, Penguins goalie injuries; biggest surprises
5 maj 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick cover all eight first-round series with storylines and fantasy and betting implications. The guys react to bounce-back efforts by the Lightning, Wild and Oilers, the impact of goalie injuries in Carolina and Pittsburgh and how the Hurricanes have dominated the Bruins to this point in the season series. Other players and topics covered include the Capitals’ longshot appeal, Kirill Kaprizov, Kasperi Kapanen, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, Sergei Bobrovsky, Pyotr Kochetkov, Louis Domingue and the pressure on the Panthers to avoid another playoff letdown.
Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview: series odds, Conn Smythe Trophy; upsets; X-factors
2 maj 2022 |
54 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network and The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast to cover all angles of the NHL betting landscape for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are set to begin Monday. The guys run through each Eastern and Western Conference series with potential upsets, Conn Smythe candidates and X-factors.
Fantasy playoff pool preview: rankings, sleepers, series picks
1 maj 2022 |
59 min
Pete, Nick and guest Chris Meaney from FTN Network and the "Dangle Bet Celly" podcast have the Stanley Cup Playoffs fantasy pool preview episode with rankings and sleeper lists (available on NHL.com/Fantasy) for leagues counting the entire 2022 postseason. The guys debate which teams have the best path to make a deep postseason run, whether Auston Matthews is worthy of a top 10 pick, which teams you should consider stacking in playoff pools and whether the Lightning can three-peat as champions. The guys run through each series with their picks, players to watch, matchup and Conn Smythe Trophy storylines, injury concerns for valuable goalies Frederik Andersen, Juuse Saros and Tristan Jarry, the potential postseason returns of Aaron Ekblad and Gabriel Landeskog and also the impact of the Golden Knights missing the postseason.
Fantasy awards for 2021-22; MVPs, ADP steals, disappointments
26 april 2022 |
45 min
Pete and Nick wrap up the 2021-22 regular season with fantasy hockey and NHL Awards picks around the League. Fantasy MVP candidates include goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom, defensemen Cale Makar and Roman Josi and forwards Jonathan Huberdeau, Kirill Kaprizov, J.T. Miller and more. The guys also discuss the most valuable rookies this season, biggest steals based on average draft position, contract year standouts, biggest surprises among players who went undrafted in fantasy, the best offseason and in-season moves and most disappointing players and teams.
Fantasy keeper / dynasty rankings, recap for 2021-22; guest: Cam Robinson
22 april 2022 |
47 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects to recap the 2021-22 season from a keeper and dynasty league standpoint and look ahead to the upcoming seasons. The guys debate the ceilings of some of the best 25-and-under players, including Moritz Seider, Jack Hughes, Matt Boldy, Spencer Knight and highlight some non-contending teams trending in the right direction (Devils, Sabres, Senators). Robinson provides his observations from scouting Jake Sanderson, future prospects Shane Wright and Connor Bedard and how playing for elite teams could impact the long-term upside of players like Anton Lundell, Bowen Byram and Alex Newhook. Other topics covered include John Gibson’s complicated fantasy value, Owen Power vs. Rasmus Dahlin, Logan Thompson’s emergence for the Golden Knights and players like Miro Heiskanen, Trevor Zegras, Cole Caufield, Vasily Podkolzin, Evan Bouchard, Jakob Chychrun, Arthur Kaliyev, Kirby Dach, Alexis Lafrenière, Kaapo Kakko and more.
Fantasy championship waiver wire pickups
19 april 2022 |
40 min
Pete and Nick are going down to the wire with two weeks left in the regular season to help you win your fantasy championship. They discuss Matty Beniers' strong performance since joining the Kraken, how the Canucks are suddenly back in the Stanley Cup Playoff race thanks to their core players and coach Bruce Boudreau and replacement options for injured Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, Bo Horvat and Dylan Larkin. Other players and topics covered in this episode include emerging rookie Vasily Podkolzin, the return of Brock Boeser and Carey Price, the futures betting appeal of the Blues and Hurricanes, Beniers vs. Cole Caufield and Robin Lehner vs. Logan Thompson for the rest of this season, fantasy playoff standouts like Tim Stutzle, Trevor Zegras, Noah Hanifin, Matt Boldy, schedule notes and more.
Postseason races; hot pickups for Week 25; early playoff pool rankings
14 april 2022 |
43 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to discuss all the Stanley Cup Playoff races in the Western Conference, betting angles down the stretch of the season and the chances of teams like the Golden Knights, Stars and Capitals not only getting in but also potentially putting their opponents on upset alert. The guys discuss who to take at No. 1 and 2 in playoff pool rankings this year and where players like Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews and Nazem Kadri should be ranked ahead of the postseason. Other topics covered include potential spoiler value from the Islanders, Sabres and Blue Jackets, the Kings’ struggles down the stretch, ways to tap into the Avalanche’s depth in fantasy, replacements for suspended Evgeni Malkin and which NCAA standout from University of Michigan is the best fantasy add.
Fantasy playoff waiver wire pickups: Week 25; Power signs with Sabres
11 april 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to preview the second week of the fantasy hockey playoffs and highlight the best pickups around the League. The guys discuss the impact of Owen Power joining the Buffalo Sabres from Michigan and also other key NCAA signings like Matty Beniers (Kraken), Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets) and Bobby Brink (Flyers). Other players and topics covered include the prospect pool of the Sabres and where they stack up long term in the Atlantic Division, Power vs. his new teammate Rasmus Dahlin for the rest of the fantasy season, Nick Leddy’s success since being traded to the Blues, teams to target and avoid in the fantasy playoffs, the Golden Knights vs. the Kings for the third playoff spot in the Pacific Division, recent injury returns like Max Pacioretty, Matt Boldy, Tim Stutzle, and top fantasy playoff producers so far like Justin Faulk, Jordan Staal, Noah Hanifin and more.
Fantasy playoff mailbag, rankings for Week 24
7 april 2022 |
34 min
Pete and Nick go around the League to answer fan questions for the first week of the fantasy playoffs. The guys discuss the surprising performances of Mathieu Joseph for the Senators and some of the other top performers and biggest disappointments of the fantasy playoffs so far, most notably struggling Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning. The guys weigh the chances of Tampa Bay three-peating as champions, the ceiling of the Flames this postseason and also cover Jack Hughes’ keeper value after his season-ending injury, Carey Price’s potential return down the stretch and some of the top defenseman and goalie adds including Jake Muzzin, Bowen Byram, Sam Girard, Anton Forsberg and more.
Fantasy playoff waiver wire pickups: Week 24; guest: Chris Meaney
4 april 2022 |
46 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network, "Mean Streets" and "Dangle, Bet, Celly" to preview the fantasy hockey playoffs and cover futures trends around the NHL. The guys identify potential Stanley Cup sleepers, including the Bruins, Wild and Golden Knights, and run through the fantasy schedule for the first week of the head-to-head playoffs in most leagues, including teams with the most and fewest games this week and overall. Other topics covered include the optimal Panthers line combinations heading into the postseason, hot streaks for Jake DeBrusk and Erik Haula, injury replacements for Nazem Kadri and Jack Hughes, William Nylander's recent move to the third line, the return of Jack Campbell and Robin Lehner from injuries, the sneaky appeal of the Sabres down the stretch, the Islanders' slim chances of catching the Capitals and why Mathieu Joseph is worth considering with the Senators.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 23
31 mars 2022 |
40 min
Pete and Nick are joined by “Goalie Master” David Satriano to discuss Robin Lehner’s upcoming return for Vegas and who to consider dropping for him in fantasy. The guys react to the Golden Knights’ improved play and Logan Thompson’s shutout, the season-ending injury to Clayton Keller of the Coyotes and more NHL Trade Deadline reaction around the League. Other players and topics covered include Frank Vatrano’s success with the Rangers, Nikolaj Ehlers and others filling in for Kyle Connor (COVID-19 protocol) during the Jets’ playoff push, Dylan Strome and Taylor Raddysh, the Devils’ prospect pool and a potential solution in net, Jake Sanderson being available to be added in Yahoo Fantasy and more players to watch as NCAA seasons conclude, Miro Heiskanen’s return, where Wild goalies Marc-Andre Fleury and Cam Talbot rank among the best tandems, the Hart Trophy race and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 23; Sanderson's upside
28 mars 2022 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 23rd week of the fantasy season and start of the fantasy playoffs in many leagues. The guys discuss Evgenii Dadonov's resurgence for the Golden Knights after the deadline day trade involving him was invalidated by the NHL and why Logan Thompson and Alec Martinez are also worth considering from Vegas. Other topics include productive rookies Sean Durzi of the Kings, Seth Jarvis of the Hurricanes and Taylor Raddysh of the Chicago Blackhawks, valuable deadline movers like Andrew Copp and Frank Vatrano of the Rangers and Rickard Rakell of the Penguins, whether to be patient with Sam Bennett in fantasy, Andre Burakovsky vs. Jeff Skinner for the rest of the season, the success of the Islanders' new top-line duo of Anders Lee and Brock Nelson and debating the short-term upside of NCAA signees Jake Sanderson of the Senators vs. Nick Abruzzese of the Maple Leafs.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups, rankings for Week 22; guest: Colby Armstrong
24 mars 2022 |
48 min
Pete and Nick are joined by former NHL player Colby Armstrong and analyst for Sportsnet and the Penguins to expand on the fallout from the NHL Trade Deadline. The guys discuss the potential impact of Rakell with Pittsburgh, sleeper teams to win the Stanley Cup like the Bruins and Capitals, Roman Josi’s Norris Trophy candidacy for the Predators and more. Other players covered in this episode include Andrew Copp with the Rangers, Nico Hischier’s resurgence for the Devils, Kaapo Kahkonen with the Sharks, Kevin Hayes gaining fantasy value from the Claude Giroux trade, Marcus Johansson’s sneaky appeal with the Capitals, why you shouldn’t overlook Kraken players in fantasy down the stretch, Quinton Byfield’s expanded role with so many injuries around him on the Kings and what to do with Golden Knights players who are injured (Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty) in fantasy after the Evgenii Dadonov trade to the Ducks was invalidated by the NHL.
2022 NHL Trade Deadline fantasy & futures recap
21 mars 2022 |
43 min
Pete and Nick dissect the biggest moves leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, highlighted by Marc-Andre Fleury to the Wild and Claude Giroux to the Panthers, with the Stanley Cup futures impact on Minnesota and Florida. Other topics discussed include Kaapo Kahkonen to the Sharks, Mark Giordano to the Maple Leafs, Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins, Rickard Rakell to the Penguins, Owen Tippett to the Flyers, Brandon Hagel to the Lightning, Andrew Copp to the Rangers, Artturi Lehkonen to the Avalanche, teammates affected most by recent trades and also the injury impact of Aaron Ekblad on the Panthers.
2022 NHL Trade Deadline fantasy preview; guest: David Pagnotta
17 mars 2022 |
39 min
Pete and Nick are joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, NHL Network and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, which is Monday, March 21 at 3 p.m. ET. Pagnotta has the latest news surrounding Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, J.T. Miller, Filip Forsberg, Mark Giordano, Jakob Chychrun, Dylan Strome, Jeff Petry, deadline stances for the Canucks, Predators and Stars and reaction to Tomas Hertl signing a new contract with the Sharks. Pete and Nick also have the fantasy spin on minor trades involving Josh Manson to the Avalanche and Frank Vatrano to the Rangers, as well as Erik Kallgren’s shutout in his first NHL start for the Maple Leafs.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 21
14 mars 2022 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 21st week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss in-house and outside fantasy injury replacements for Gabriel Landeskog of the Avalanche and Jack Campbell of the Maple Leafs and react to Buffalo's upset win against Toronto in the NHL Heritage Classic. Other topics covered include sneaky candidates to be moved before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, Jakub Vrana's success since joining the Red Wings, Dylan Strome vs. Ryan Strome for the rest of the fantasy season, Cole Sillinger's appeal after his hat trick and the injury to Boone Jenner, goalies to consider dropping for Devils rookie Nico Daws, the Golden Knights' injuries and chances of missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs and more.
Fantasy rankings for Week 20; futures with FanDuel's Tom Vecchio
10 mars 2022 |
32 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Tom Vecchio from FanDuel and the @NHL's "Going All In" segments to talk fantasy and DFS storylines around the League and various futures plays and props. The guys discuss some of the non-contenders who have become sources of fantasy production, including the Coyotes, Senators, Devils and Sabres, Stanley Cup predictions and more. Other topics covered in this show include the Hart Trophy race between Auston Matthews, Igor Shesterkin and others, Thatcher Demko vs. Spencer Knight in a keeper league, John Gibson as a drop candidate, Noah Dobson's breakout season for the Islanders and a preview of the NHL Heritage Classic between the Maple Leafs and Sabres on Sunday.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 20
7 mars 2022 |
33 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 20th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss the shocking seven-point performance by Nick Schmaltz of the Coyotes over the weekend and whether he’s worth seriously considering in fantasy, the Bruins’ secondary scoring boost from Erik Haula on a line with David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall and what to make of the Wild’s recent goaltending struggles and their potential NHL Trade Deadline stance. Other topics covered include Vitek Vanecek vs. Kaapo Kahkonen for the rest of the fantasy season, “revenge” games for Devon Toews on Long Island and Sam Reinhart in Buffalo, Mason Marchment’s promotion to the top line, some key Yahoo Fantasy position eligibility changes, the appeal of Antti Raanta given the injury concern with Frederik Andersen, the return of Max Pacioretty and Nikolaj Ehlers, the tight playoff race in the Western Conference and more.
Fantasy rankings for Week 19; analytics with Shayna Goldman
3 mars 2022 |
41 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic, Sportlogiq and Sportsnet to go around the League and discuss the biggest fantasy and futures storylines with analytical insight. The crew discusses Cale Makar’s Norris Trophy stock, the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup chances, trial of Andre Burakovsky on the top line, the potential that Sam Girard could be traded before the deadline and more. They also have the impact of Josh Norris’ expected return Thursday for the Senators, Alexis Lafreniere’s top-line placement and breakout appeal for the Rangers down the stretch and why the Devils are worth tapping into for the rest of the season with elite players in Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton and Jesper Bratt plus potential fantasy pickups in Yegor Sharangovich, Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier and rookie goalie Nico Daws. Other topics discussed include whether the Predators should consider trading top forward Filip Forsberg, the appeal of adding Jakob Chychrun and/or Mark Giordano in fantasy before potential trades, Igor Shesterkin’s MVP chances, signs of Elias Pettersson of the Canucks and Jordan Binnington of the Blues bouncing back, the Blue Jackets’ outside playoff chances with Elvis Merzlikins back and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 19
28 februari 2022 |
35 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 19th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss how Michael Bunting of the Maple Leafs has emerged as a top Calder Trophy candidate and how Matt Boldy of the Wild could also be in the mix if his strong production continues. The guys have all the reaction to the Stadium Series game in Nashville, the Maple Leafs’ 10-7 win against the Red Wings on Saturday and fantasy replacements on defense after injuries to Tony DeAngelo and Zach Werenski. Other topics include the fantasy appeal of the Kings’ secondary scorers (Trevor Moore, Phillip Danault, Matt Roy), Jake DeBrusk's value ahead of a potential trade, the Golden Knights’ injury concerns with Robin Lehner, Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone, the Senators’ sneaky goalie tandem of Matt Murray and Anton Forsberg, Quinn Hughes vs. Jack Hughes on Monday, Pavel Buchnevich’s return to MSG on Wednesday and more.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 18; Stadium Series
24 februari 2022 |
48 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to discuss all the latest fantasy and futures trends around the League. The guys react to Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki’s bounce-back under new coach Martin St. Louis and the latest storylines leading up to the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, including Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, teams that need to make a move and players to target in fantasy trades or pickups before potential moves. The guys debate Caufield vs. Brock Boeser, Patrik Laine vs. Dylan Larkin, Dougie Hamilton’s fantasy and shot prop value as he’s expected to return for the Devils on Thursday, biggest contract-year fantasy stud of the season and set the table for the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Nashville on Saturday between the Lightning and Predators. Other players covered in this episode include Boone Jenner, Anton Forsberg, Adam Boqvist, Logan Thompson, Jesper Bratt, Brad Marchand, Tage Thompson and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 18
22 februari 2022 |
34 min
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 18th week of the fantasy season. The guys debate goalies Jeremy Swayman vs. Ilya Sorokin for the rest of the season, Anthony Mantha vs. Jakub Vrana with each nearing a return from injury and discuss breakout seasons for Adrian Kempe, Tage Thompson, Robert Thomas and Mason Marchment. Other topics covered include Alex Tuch's keeper appeal with the Sabres, Cole Caufield's bounce-back play for the Canadiens under coach Martin St. Louis, the buy-low fantasy window on veteran center Nicklas Backstrom and defenseman pickups like Jaccob Slavin and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The guys also set the table for a big guest coming up on the show this Thursday.
Fantasy spin: Eichel’s Golden Knights debut; Toffoli traded to Flames
17 februari 2022 |
40 min
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to talk the fantasy and betting implications of Tyler Toffoli being traded to the Calgary Flames and Jack Eichel debuting for the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys debate the futures appeal of both teams, the race for the Pacific Division title and potential fantasy beneficiaries of both storylines, including Evgenii Dadonov and Laurent Brossoit (with Robin Lehner injured) for Vegas and Sean Monahan, Noah Hanifin, Rasmus Andersson and others for Calgary. The guys also take fan questions on the Oilers goalie situation, Rasmus Dahlin’s keeper value with the Sabres trending upward and discuss the latest top 200 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy. Other topics covered include Jake Oettinger’s statement win for Dallas at Colorado, the Panthers’ success on the live line, potential landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury and Claude Giroux, the bounce-back stretch for Jets forwards Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 17
14 februari 2022 |
37 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best pickups entering the 17th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss the best goalie options, including Matt Murray, Jake Oettinger and Petr Mrazek and how seriously to take Jeff Skinner and the Sabres offense in fantasy and betting after his four-goal game. Other topics discussed include the Oilers’ coaching change from Dave Tippett to Jay Woodcroft, the playoff chances of the Stars vs. Jets in the Central Division, what to expect once Jack Eichel returns with Mark Stone injured and other players to consider adding like Andrew Mangiapane, Yegor Sharangovich, Mason Marchment and Anton Lundell, Connor Brown, Frederick Gaudreau and more.
Fantasy spin: Rask's retirement; Habs hire St. Louis as coach
10 februari 2022 |
40 min
Pete and Nick have the fantasy reaction to some big news around the NHL with Tuukka Rask retiring, Brad Marchand being suspended six games and the Canadiens hiring Martin St. Louis as their new coach. The guys debate which Bruins goalie, Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman, will be more valuable in fantasy for the rest of this season and why Cole Caufield could be the biggest beneficiary from Montreal's coaching change. Other players and teams discussed in this episode are Matt Murray's resurgent play and first game against the Penguins, the Stanley Cup futures appeal of the Flames and Vezina Trophy candidacy of Jacob Markstrom, whether to hold or fold on Ryan Hartman of the Wild, Patrik Laine's bounce-back performance, Robert Thomas vs. Ivan Barbashev from the Blues, Blake Coleman, Reilly Smith, Gustav Nyquist, Evan Rodrigues, Anthony Mantha and more.
Second half preview: Fantasy trends, playoff races, futures picks, All-Star Weekend reax
6 februari 2022 |
66 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guests Todd Fuhrman of the Bet the Board podcast and CBS Sports HQ to talk hockey betting and David Satriano of NHL.com to break down all the fantasy trends for the second half of the season. The guys discuss the playoff races in the Western Conference, awards and division title races and players who could be traded before the deadline, including Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, Tomas Hertl, Joe Pavelski and Reilly Smith. They also touch on some sneaky awards contenders and fantasy pickups from less obvious teams for the stretch run.
2022 NHL All-Star Weekend preview; Stanley Cup, awards futures
4 februari 2022 |
73 min
Pete and Nick are live from NHL All-Star Weekend breaking down all the biggest fantasy and betting storylines around the League. The guys were joined by guests Stormy Buonantony of VSiN (18:28), Dennis Bernstein (34:56) of The Fourth Period and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and former NHL players Shane O’Brien (54:31) and Scottie Upshall (1:03), the co-hosts of the “Missin Curfew” podcast, to talk 2022 Stanley Cup futures, various NHL Awards races and players to watch from all 32 teams.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 16
31 januari 2022 |
33 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best pickups entering the 16th week of the fantasy season (Jan. 31 to Feb. 13 in Yahoo Fantasy) and are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) to break down his top 10 list on NHL.com/Fantasy. The guys discuss Evander Kane’s impressive debut and linemates in Edmonton, forwards like Valeri Nichushkin, Mason Marchment, Dylan Strome, Tim Stutzle and Tyler Ennis as replacements for injured Senators Drake Batherson and Josh Norris, the Bruins goalie dilemma with Tuukka Rask injured and Jeremy Swayman recalled and some sneaky value from the Sabres in prospect Peyton Krebs and veteran goalie Craig Anderson. They also target teams based on the two-week scoring period and let you know about their show plans for NHL All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas.
Fantasy spin: Evander Kane to Oilers
28 januari 2022 |
12 min
Pete and Nick react to Evander Kane signing a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The guys discuss the fantasy impact of the move, where Kane is ranked in the updated top 200 on NHL.com/Fantasy, his rare category coverage and high ceiling if he lands on a line with an elite center in either Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. Other angles covered include the risk involved for the Oilers, their need to improve at the goalie position before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, a few right wings to consider who could play on Kane's line, which line combinations the guys want to see and reaction to the futures betting prices on Edmonton to win the Pacific Division and Stanley Cup.
Fantasy rankings for Week 15; guest: Daniel Negreanu
27 januari 2022 |
41 min
Pete and Nick are joined by world-famous poker player, avid NHL fan and fantasy hockey manager Daniel Negreanu to discuss the top storylines around the League. The guys preview NHL All-Star Weekend and discuss some of the teams with the most star power and their chances of winning the Stanley Cup, including Negreanu’s favorite team, the Golden Knights. Other players and topics discussed include the playoff teams on the outside looking in who could join the field (Islanders, Jets, Stars), and why the Kings and Devils have Negreanu excited about their future. Daniel also gives some Vegas recommendations for All-Star Weekend, and Pete and Nick run through some players to keep an eye on in fantasy, including Evander Kane, Dylan Strome, Cole Perfetti, Cal Petersen and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 15
24 januari 2022 |
34 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the 15th week of the season and are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding (@WaiverWireJames). The guys discuss Ville Husso’s breakout season, the offensive depth of the Blues and Wild and the debate of Husso vs. Avalanche backup Pavel Francouz for the rest of the season. Other players and topics covered include Valeri Nichushkin, the Sabres’ valuable top line of Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, Tyler Toffoli’s positive impact on the Canadiens, Jeff Petry, Matt Grzelcyk, Tyler Seguin, Jared Spurgeon, Martin Necas, Alec Martinez and Adam Henrique (nearing returns from injuries), Peyton Krebs, Chris Kreider and more.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 14
20 januari 2022 |
40 min
Pete and Nick discuss all the fantasy rankings trends and answer mailbag questions for Week 14. They discuss Igor Shesterkin's case for the Vezina Trophy and other NHL Awards candidates from the Rangers. Other players and topics covered include the impact of Tyler Toffoli's return on the Canadiens, Pavel Francouz's shutout on Wednesday, James Reimer's bounce-back season for the Sharks, what the Stars might do leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, the latest injury update on Jack Eichel of the Golden Knights, Flyers defenseman prospect Cam York, Cole Perfetti's upside with Nikolaj Ehlers injured, waiver wire pickups like Ilya Mikheyev and the sneaky appeal of some Sabres and Coyotes players for the second half.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 14
18 januari 2022 |
42 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the 14th week of the season. The guys discuss Timo Meier's five-goal game, his staying power as an elite fantasy option and the Sharks' potential hidden value in the awards futures market. Other players and topics discussed include potential trade destinations for contract year Marc-Andre Fleury, Elias Pettersson's bounce-back game and recent shift from center to wing, Pavel Francouz's upside after Darcy Kuemper's injury, the Kings' productive second line of Viktor Arvidsson, Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore, top contenders for the Jack Adams Award and Norris Trophy approaching the midseason point, Montreal's new general manager Kent Hughes, the upcoming return of Tyler Toffoli and players to consider adding like Anton Lundell, Cal Petersen, Matt Boldy, Max Comtois and Urho Vaakanainen.
Fantasy rankings for Week 13; midseason futures; Evander Kane
13 januari 2022 |
42 min
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to talk NHL futures and fantasy trends around the League. The guys discuss Tuukka Rask giving the Bruins renewed Stanley Cup futures appeal, the buy-low window on the Islanders and Jets, the goalie situations of the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights and how the Predators and Blues have sneaky value to win the Central Division and/or the Stanley Cup. Players and topics discussed include whether to add Evander Kane (most added player in fantasy this week), Cal Petersen, Adrian Kempe, Karel Vejmelka, the strong underlying numbers of the Kings, Tristan Jarry’s case for the Vezina Trophy, Noah Dobson, Anders Lee, Evgeni Malkin’s season debut, Jack Eichel skating and the bounce-back chances of Elias Pettersson and Tom Wilson.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 13
10 januari 2022 |
36 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the 13th week of the season and are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding (@WaiverWireJames). The guys discuss Alexander Kerfoot's strong play on Auston Matthews' line, the success of the Bruins' new-look second line and whether Barclay Goodrow has a chance to stick at right wing on Artemi Panarin's line once the elite left wing returns. Other players and topics covered include Brady Skjei, Erik Haula, Matt Boldy, Pavel Francouz, Denis Gurianov, Andrew Mangiapane vs. Blake Coleman, Sam Bennett, Rickard Rakell, J.T. Compher, Mike Reilly and injury updates on Kirill Kaprizov, Tuukka Rask, Joel Eriksson Ek, Evgeni Malkin and COVID-19 protocol news around the League.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 12
6 januari 2022 |
50 min
Pete and Nick discuss the top 200 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy and mailbag questions for the 12th week of the season. Big topics include where to rank Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask after he signed a professional tryout with Providence of the AHL, the expected NHL debuts of Wild prospects Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy, the value of Kaapo Kahkonen with Cam Talbot injured and replacement options for injured Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Other topics include Nikita Kucherov’s expected return, Brayden Schenn’s first game back, Ondrej Palat’s hot streak, the Bruins’ new-look top six, whether the guys believe in Alexander Kerfoot and some other players with low roster percentages, the buy-low fantasy appeal of Elias Pettersson and what the guys are watching for the rest of the week.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 12
3 januari 2022 |
44 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the 12th week of the season and are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding (@WaiverWireJames). The guys discuss the Blues' high-scoring game in the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic, players worth adding from their top nine (Robert Thomas, Brandon Saad; Brayden Schenn before he returns), the resurgence of the Devils offense (led by Jack Hughes, Yegor Sharangovich, Nico Hischier), rest-of-season appeal of elite forwards Nikita Kucherov and Jack Eichel and the recent returns of Bryan Rust, Adam Boqvist and Bowen Byram. Other players discussed include Paul Stastny, Noah Dobson, Kaapo Kahkonen, Laurent Brossoit, Spencer Knight, Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, Taylor Hall, Martin Necas, Ross Colton, Alexander Barabanov, Anton Lundell and more.
Bold predictions for 2022
30 december 2021 |
40 min
Pete and Nick are back for a bonus episode to look ahead to 2022 with bold fantasy and betting predictions and react to the first few games after the NHL’s return from the holiday pause. The guys look at the rest-of-season fantasy ripple effect of Alex Tuch on the Sabres and a bounce-back game for Jack Hughes, who still has point-per-game potential for the Devils the rest of the way as the leader of their young core. The guys dive into the futures appeal of the Canucks, including the NHL Awards ceilings of coach Bruce Boudreau and goalie Thatcher Demko and overlooked fantasy dominance of J.T. Miller. Other bold predictions involve Patrik Laine, who’s nearing a return from injury, Ivan Provorov, Chandler Stephenson, a debate between the Stanley Cup windows of the Penguins and Bruins and some longshot title contenders, including the Blues and Jets. The guys also discuss a potential landing spot for Marc-Andre Fleury, the buy-low fantasy appeal of Patrick Kane, breakout season for Robert Thomas, Phil Kessel’s sneaky consistency and some picks for the 2022 Discover NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 11
28 december 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Nick are back after the holiday break to discuss all the big names who could return in the coming days, from Brayden Point to Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin, Aleksander Barkov, Evgeni Malkin, Patrik Laine, Alex Tuch and more. The guys do a stock watch on the Rangers, Predators, Islanders (buy low) and Sharks and whether to “hold or fold” with Mathew Barzal, Matt Duchene, Marcus Foligno, Chandler Stephenson, Ivan Barbashev and more. The guys also answer questions on Tuukka Rask (targeting return in three weeks), Jeremy Swayman, Semyon Varlamov, Jamie Drysdale and highlight waiver wire pickups for the rest of the extended Week 11 (Dec. 20 to Jan. 2) like Andre Burakovsky, Taylor Raddysh, Tanner Jeannot, Maxime Lagace, Matt Roy and run through COVID-19 protocol updates around the League.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 11
20 december 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Nick highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the 11th week of the season and are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding (@WaiverWireJames). The guys discuss strategies based on the COVID-19 postponements and protocol additions and players to add for the two-week holiday scoring period (Dec. 20 to Jan. 2). Topics include Alex Tuch's upside with the Sabres, the fantasy and Stanley Cup futures betting impact of the Jets’ coaching change after Paul Maurice resigned and goalie debates surrounding Charlie Lindgren, Anton Forsberg, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Stuart Skinner. Other players discussed include Ivan Barbashev, Conor Sheary and other Capitals streaming options, Alex Goligoski, Noah Dobson, Oliver Wahlstrom, Travis Sanheim, Joel Farabee, Warren Foegele, Jack Hughes’ struggles since coming back and Evgeni Malkin nearing a return from injury.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 10
16 december 2021 |
51 min
Pete welcomes Nick Alberga of Sportsnet aboard as the new co-host of NHL Fantasy on Ice, and the guys discuss the NHL.com/Fantasy top 200 rankings and mailbag questions for the 10th week of the season. They discuss strategies for navigating the long list of players added to NHL COVID-19 protocol in recent days and the best pickups around the League, including goalie streamers like Anthony Stolarz and Charlie Lindgren, forwards Ondrej Kase, Tim Stutzle, Evan Rodrigues, Ivan Barbashev, Alex Tuch (nearing return) and more. Pete and Nick play "hold or fold" for players like Spencer Knight, Elvis Merzlikins, Tyler Seguin and Jakob Chychrun, who could be a trade candidate from the Coyotes. The guys also cover Trevor Zegras’ Calder Trophy odds, center debates like Dylan Larkin vs. Josh Norris, Anze Kopitar vs. Nicklas Backstrom, Drake Batherson’s dominance for the Senators, Kaapo Kakko’s complicated fantasy value, the defenseman depth of the Wild after Jared Spurgeon’s return, David Pastrnak's bounce-back chances and what to watch for the rest of the week.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 10
13 december 2021 |
46 min
Pete is joined by guests Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) and James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the 10th week of the season. The guys discuss the hot start for the Canucks under Bruce Boudreau, some new top-line pickups like Nino Niederreiter of the Hurricanes, Ondrej Kase of the Maple Leafs and fan questions surrounding the Pacific-leading Ducks, including Trevor Zegras, Troy Terry and backup goalie Anthony Stolarz. The guys identify in-house replacements for injured Gabriel Landeskog, including Andre Burakovsky and J.T. Compher, the sneaky upside of rookie Philip Tomasino for the Predators and more. Other players covered in the show were Nathan Walker, Ivan Barbashev, Pavel Francouz, Keith Yandle, Chandler Stephenson, Oliver Wahlstrom, Tim Stutzle, Kasperi Kapanen, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, whether to drop Spencer Knight and more.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 9
9 december 2021 |
55 min
Pete is joined by guests Nick Alberga of Sportsnet and Chris Meaney of FTN Network to take fan questions and go around the NHL talking fantasy and betting storylines for Week 9. The guys discuss the coaching change bump for the Canucks under Bruce Boudreau, how the Flyers are less likely to turn things around after firing Alain Vigneault and what to do with Philadelphia’s top players Sean Couturier and Claude Giroux in fantasy. The guys also identify some of the breakout players of the season, including Sonny Milano, Ryan Hartman, Evan Rodrigues, Valeri Nichushkin and more. Other topics covered in the show include Ben Bishop nearing a return in Dallas’ already crowded goalie mix, Thatcher Demko vs. Jake Oettinger for rest of season, Darcy Kuemper’s return, Logan O’Connor, Jacob Trouba, in-house replacements for injured Jake Guentzel, Mackenzie Blackwood, the contract-year debate of Tomas Hertl vs. Ondrej Palat and what to watch for this weekend.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 9; impact of Canucks hiring Boudreau
6 december 2021 |
48 min
Pete Jensen is joined by guests David Satriano (@davidsatriano) and James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the ninth week of the season. The guys react to the news of Vancouver firing GM Jim Benning and coach Travis Green and discuss the impact of Bruce Boudreau from both fantasy and futures standpoint. Other players and topics covered include Igor Shesterkin injury replacements (Alexandar Georgiev and outside options), Adam Boqvist, Scott Perunovich, Jamie Oleksiak, Pavel Francouz, Drew Doughty, Nico Hischier, Vasily Podkolzin, Michael Bunting, Sam Steel, Kaapo Kahkonen, Marcus Foligno and more.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 8
2 december 2021 |
53 min
Pete Jensen is joined by guest Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to go around the NHL, answer fan questions and discuss the latest top 200 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy. The guys debate the Avalanche’s goalie situation and potential trade targets with the injury concern surrounding Darcy Kuemper and whether to buy low on Elias Pettersson, Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj Ehlers, Blake Wheeler, Mathew Barzal and Tyler Seguin in fantasy. They also react to the Predators’ top-line dominance of Filip Forsberg, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene, how Trevor Zegras has re-entered the Calder Trophy race and given the Ducks staying power as one of the deepest fantasy teams. Other players covered include Jake Guentzel, Zach Hyman, Sonny Milano, Tuukka Rask, Evander Kane, Braden Holtby, Alex Nedeljkovic, Robert Thomas, Scott Perunovich, Pavel Francouz and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 8
29 november 2021 |
46 min
Pete, Rob and guest James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the eighth week of the season. The guys discuss some underrated forward pickups around the League, including Jesper Bratt, Andreas Johnsson, Zack Kassian, Michael Bunting, Tage Thompson, Rickard Rakell and Aliaksei Protas. Other topics covered include buying low on Semyon Varlamov during the Islanders’ struggles or targeting Jack Hughes before he returns from injury, trading Nazem Kadri in fantasy during his hot start to the season and other pickups including James Reimer, Dan Vladar, Viktor Arvidsson, Adam Boqvist, Bowen Byram, Valeri Nichushkin and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 7
22 november 2021 |
43 min
Pete, Rob and guest James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the seventh week of the season. The guys debate rookie Seth Jarvis of the Hurricanes and Kaapo Kakko of the Rangers during their recent hot streaks and also goalies Stuart Skinner of the Oilers and Jake Oettinger of the Stars for the rest of the season. The crew breaks down the impact of injuries to Brayden Point of the Lightning and Darnell Nurse of the Oilers and also give updates on Drew Doughty, Max Pacioretty, T.J. Oshie and more. Other players discussed in this episode include Victor Olofsson, Alex Goligoski, Ryan Strome, Philip Broberg, Viktor Arvidsson, Joel Eriksson Ek, Kaapo Kahkonen, Alex Barre-Boulet and whether to drop or be patient with Ondrej Palat.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 6; Barkov injury impact
18 november 2021 |
51 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) from Sportsnet to answer fantasy mailbag questions and recap the rankings for Week 6 on NHL.com/Fantasy. The guys discuss the injury to Aleksander Barkov (week to week) and Panthers players who can gain value, including Sam Reinhart and rookie Anton Lundell. Other topics covered include the Ducks’ stellar fantasy depth early on, Trevor Zegras rejoining the Calder Trophy discussion, upside of Stars forward Roope Hintz and goalie Jake Oettinger, slow start for Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser and Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Canucks, buy-low futures appeal of the Islanders ahead of their first-ever game at UBS Arena and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 6
15 november 2021 |
48 min
Pete, Rob and guest James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the sixth week of the season. The guys discuss the ripple effect of elite forwards Sidney Crosby and Mark Stone returning on the Penguins and Golden Knights lineups and whether to add Kevin Hayes with him back from injury for the Flyers. The guys also break down the surprising depth of the Kings, Ducks and Devils and ways to tap into those teams in fantasy. Other players covered in this episode include Dawson Mercer, Robert Thomas, Jonathan Quick, Alex Nedeljkovic, Evgenii Dadonov, Reilly Smith, Ryan Hartman, Samuel Girard, Nazem Kadri, Jeremy Swayman, Andreas Athanasiou and whether to sell high on Troy Terry.
Stanley Cup futures, awards tracker after first month; Week 5 rankings, mailbag
11 november 2021 |
53 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Michael Leboff (@TheBigLeebowski) from The Action Network to discuss the biggest betting storylines around the NHL at the one-month mark of the season. The guys discuss the Oilers’ chances of winning the Stanley Cup, debate the three California teams’ playoff chances and discuss other surprises like the Red Wings and Blue Jackets plus some longshot award candidates from those teams, including John Gibson, Brent Burns, Troy Terry, Jeff Blashill, Brad Larsen, Cole Sillinger, Jonathan Dahlen and more. The crew also does a Stanley Cup futures update on the Golden Knights after the Jack Eichel trade and how their long-term upside compares to the Avalanche after Nathan MacKinnon’s injury. Other topics include Igor Shesterkin and Ilya Sorokin’s case for the Vezina and Hart trophies, whether to sell high on Burns in fantasy, the surprising value of Shayne Gostisbehere for the Coyotes and how Alex Ovechkin is playing like an MVP candidate once again.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 5
8 november 2021 |
49 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the fifth week of the season. The guys break down the Blackhawks’ coaching change from Jeremy Colliton to Derek King and whether it might spark any players fantasy-wise. They also discuss injuries to Aleksander Barkov, Patrik Laine, Filip Forsberg and Anthony Mantha with replacement options from in-house and other teams around the League. Other topics discussed in the show include the returns of Semyon Varlamov, Mats Zuccarello, Bryan Rust and Devon Toews, some hidden value (e.g. Rasmus Asplund, stash Alex Tuch) from the Sabres after the Jack Eichel trade, whether to drop Carter Verhaeghe for Anthony Duclair, other new Panthers players to add like Anton Lundell and Brandon Montour and deep league options like Cole Sillinger, Kale Clague and James Reimer vs. Martin Jones.
Fantasy impact of Eichel trade on Golden Knights, Sabres; Week 4 rankings, mailbag
4 november 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest David Satriano (@davidsatriano) to discuss all angles of the Jack Eichel trade with the fantasy hockey spin and futures betting impact on the Vegas Golden Knights and Buffalo Sabres. The guys break down Eichel's potential injury timetable, likely lineup placement with elite forwards Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty once they are all healthy and overall outlook as a player worth stashing in many leagues and rostering in keeper and dynasty formats. The crew also covers the potential value of Alex Tuch and promising prospect pool of the Sabres after the deal. Other topics in this episode include whether to drop or be patient with Spencer Knight during Sergei Bobrovsky's hot start, sell-high candidates like Elias Lindholm, Roman Josi, Mikko Koskinen and Elvis Merzlikins, other fantasy storylines surrounding Semyon Varlamov, J.T. Compher, Peyton Krebs, Jordan Staal and Jake Bean, Carey Price potentially returning soon and Cole Caufield being sent down to the AHL.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 4
1 november 2021 |
48 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the fourth week of the season. The guys discuss the stellar play of Troy Terry (Ducks) and Craig Anderson (Sabres) to start the season and whether it’s sustainable, the Flames’ winning streak, fantasy stock of defenseman Rasmus Andersson and the impact of Joel Quenneville resigning as Panthers coach last week on their Stanley Cup futures appeal. Other players discussed include drop candidates Seth Jones, Jakob Chychrun and Jeff Petry and players to consider adding like Alex Killorn, Charlie Coyle, Moritz Seider, Chandler Stephenson, Artem Zub, Mason Marchment, Pavel Zacha and more.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 3
28 oktober 2021 |
55 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Chris Wassel (@ChrisWasselDFS) to go around the League and answer your fantasy hockey questions. The guys discuss more definitive injury timetables for Nikita Kucherov (8-10 weeks) and Drew Doughty (8 weeks) and the state of the Lightning and Kings from a futures betting standpoint. The crew also debates the sustainability of the Sabres' competitive play, the Flames' high-scoring offense, led by Elias Lindholm and Andrew Mangiapane, and the Blue Jackets' productive power play, led by Boone Jenner. Other topics discussed include the return of Jason Robertson for the Stars and his potential impact on Roope Hintz, the far-reaching value of the Panthers with new fantasy pickups like Anthony Duclair, Gustav Forsling and Mason Marchment, the Flyers' potent second line of Cam Atkinson, Joel Farabee and Derick Brassard, Yanni Gourde's upside and heavy workload for the Kraken, the appeal of young defenseman Evan Bouchard for the Oilers and some early concerns surrounding the Avalanche.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 3
25 oktober 2021 |
42 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the third week of the season. The guys discuss the concerns surrounding the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs, the emergence of rookie forward Lucas Raymond for the Red Wings and the impact of injuries to Drew Doughty and Jack Hughes. They also debate the best defenseman and goalie streaming options and the staying power of rookie forward Jonathan Dahlen from the surprising Sharks. Other players discussed include Jordan Kyrou, Pavel Buchnevich, Nate Schmidt, Marc-Andre Fleury, Calvin Petersen, Sergei Bobrovsky, Logan Couture, Kevin Shattenkirk, Anton Lundell, Evan Bouchard, Drew O'Connor, Nico Daws and more.
Fantasy rankings, mailbag for Week 2; Kucherov injury impact
21 oktober 2021 |
54 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Ben Zweiman (@BenZweimanDKN), managing editor of DK Live, to go around the League and answer your fantasy hockey questions. The guys discuss the impact of Nikita Kucherov’s injury on the Lightning’s futures appeal, fantasy replacement options and strategy for his keeper league managers. The guys also discuss early buy-low and sell high candidates and which of the early surprises (Sabres, Red Wings, Sharks, Ducks) has the most staying power. Topics discussed include Yanni Gourde, Joel Farabee, Braden Holtby, Tyler Bertuzzi, Jamie Drysdale, Anthony Duclair, Jonathan Bernier, Thomas Greiss, Victor Olofsson, Roope Hintz, Tony DeAngelo, Mats Zuccarello, Radek Faksa, Chris Kreider, Oliver Wahlstrom, what to do with underperforming Canadiens and Blackhawks players and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 2
18 oktober 2021 |
49 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to highlight the best fantasy pickups entering the second week of the season. The guys discuss the impact of injuries to Max Pacioretty and Mark Stone for the Golden Knights and why Evgenii Dadonov may be worth adding. Other topics covered include Jesse Puljujarvi vs. Zach Hyman for the rest of the season from the Oilers, whether to be concerned about the early struggles for the Blackhawks and Islanders, Braden Holtby's value with the Stars, the Senators vs. Canadiens from a fantasy angle and which rookie defenseman will be most valuable out of Bowen Byram, Moritz Seider and Jamie Drysdale. Other players mentioned include Tyler Bertuzzi, Brandon Tanev, William Eklund, Kirby Dach, Nazem Kadri, Michael Bunting and Jeff Carter.
Rookie sleepers: Byram, Lapierre, McTavish, Sillinger; takeaways from opening nights
14 oktober 2021 |
42 min
Pete and Rob are joined by David Satriano to discuss the first two nights of the NHL season and players to consider adding around the League. The guys discuss rookie sleepers Bowen Byram (Avalanche), Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals), Mason McTavish, Jamie Drysdale (Ducks) and Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets), the injury to Semyon Varlamov and what it means for rising star Ilya Sorokin, why Chandler Stephenson is a must-add fantasy player from the Golden Knights and some early concerns for the Rangers. Other players discussed include Jesse Puljujarvi, Connor McMichael, Jared McCann, Arthur Kaliyev, Kirby Dach, Nazem Kadri, Erik Johnson, the Panthers’ puck-line appeal this season and more.
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 1
11 oktober 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network to recap the NHL preseason and identify the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for opening week. The guys discuss preseason standouts like Jesse Puljujarvi, Owen Tippett, William Eklund, Arthur Kaliyev and Noah Dobson, as well as players who will be taking on bigger roles than originally expected like Jake Allen and Joel Eriksson Ek. Other players covered include Mika Zibanejad vs. Aleksander Barkov, Calvin Petersen, Elvis Merzlikins, Jake Bean, Vladimir Tkachev, Jakub Voracek, Anders Lee, Alexander Romanov, Yanni Gourde, Braden Holtby, Jonas Johansson and more. Meaney also hands out some of his favorite bets for the new season.
2021-22 season preview: Stanley Cup futures betting odds; playoff, trophy picks
6 oktober 2021 |
56 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Michael Leboff from The Action Network to preview each of the four divisions and the Stanley Cup championship landscape for this season after all the offseason moves and preseason developments. The guys discuss the betting appeal for the expansion Seattle Kraken, including Dave Hakstol for the Jack Adams Award, where they fit into the wide-open Pacific Division and many of Mike’s favorite futures bets. Teams covered in this show include the Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers and more. Players discussed in this episode include Jack Hughes, Ilya Sorokin, Joel Eriksson Ek, Pavel Buchnevich, Jeremy Swayman, Jake Oettinger and the potential impact of coaches Darryl Sutter and Gerard Gallant.
2021-22 season preview: Fantasy draft bargains, players to avoid, contract years
4 oktober 2021 |
55 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) to discuss fantasy draft bargains and players to avoid based on Yahoo average draft position. The guys debate young goalies Spencer Knight and Ilya Sorokin, discuss the impact of the Jakub Vrana (Red Wings) and Nicklas Backstrom (Capitals) injuries, concerns for the Predators, Flyers, Blackhawks and Blues and other preseason storylines. Players discussed include Carter Hart, Jacob Markstrom, Dominik Kubalik, Alexander Radulov, Brendan Gallagher, Blake Wheeler, Sean Couturier, Marco Rossi, Kaapo Kahkonen, Kevin Fiala, players entering contract years like Aleksander Barkov, Filip Forsberg, Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, John Klingberg, Nazem Kadri and more.
2021-22 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 2.0
28 september 2021 |
63 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guests David Satriano (@davidsatriano) and James Harding (@WaiverWireJames) to break down their second NHL.com/Fantasy mock draft of the offseason. The guys discuss various strategies, reaches, bargains, stacks, goalie tandems and some of their favorite picks and regrets of the draft. Players discussed include Artemi Panarin, Connor Hellebuyck, Nikolaj Ehlers, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jonathan Toews, Kirby Dach, Kirill Kaprizov, Cam Talbot, Frederik Andersen, Antti Raanta, Sergei Bobrovsky, the outlook for the Florida Panthers, Seattle Kraken, Evgeni Malkin's injury and early preseason targets like Jonathan Drouin and Tyler Johnson.
2021-22 season preview: Stat projections
21 september 2021 |
47 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Mike Kelly (@MikeKellyNHL) of NHL Network and SportLogiq to discuss skater point and goalie/team win projections for the new season. The guys debate the ceilings of Connor McDavid, Mikko Rantanen, Jack Hughes and more. Other topics covered include the sustainability of Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz for the Stars, Dougie Hamilton's impact on the Devils, the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs goalie tandems, the Kings vs. Ducks as the potential surprise team in the Pacific Division, Jake Guentzel vs. Alex DeBrincat in fantasy, Michael Bunting as a breakout candidate for Toronto, Calvin Petersen as a potential sleeper for the improving Kings and why Sam Bennett is one of the best category coverage assets in the game.
2021-22 season preview: Top 250 rankings
14 september 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn (@domluszczyszyn), national NHL reporter for The Athletic, to discuss the fantasy player rankings landscape for the new season. The guys discuss two high-powered offenses in the Canucks and Blackhawks who improved this offseason but still have concerns defensively and what this means for players like Marc-Andre Fleury and Elias Pettersson. The guys also touch on the fantasy concerns surrounding Sidney Crosby and Vladimir Tarasenko, strategies for different league formats and the biggest storylines from the top 250 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy. Other players covered include the order of rank in the top 5 overall, Connor Hellebuyck, Darcy Kuemper, Robin Lehner, Max Pacioretty, Aleksander Barkov vs. Sebastian Aho, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Philipp Grubauer, Jordan Eberle, Vince Dunn, Seth Jones, Ondrej Palat, Sam Bennett, Ryan O’Reilly, Drake Batherson, Max Comtois and more.
2021-22 season preview: Rookies, keeper and dynasty rankings
7 september 2021 |
61 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Chris Meaney (@chrismeaney) from FTN Network to preview this year’s rookie class and other young players to prioritize in keeper and dynasty leagues. Players discussed include Cale Makar, Adam Fox, Quinn Hughes, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Ilya Sorokin, Igor Shesterkin, Alex Nedejkovic, rookies Spencer Knight, Cole Caufield, Trevor Zegras, Jeremy Swayman, Kaapo Kahkonen, Jamie Drysdale, Vasily Podkolzin, Bowen Byram, Quinton Byfield, Marco Rossi, Moritz Seider and more. The crew also debates potential surprise rebuilding teams (Red Wings, Senators, Kings, Ducks) and the recent moves involving young forwards Jesperi Kotkaniemi (now with Hurricanes after successful offer sheet) and Christian Dvorak (acquired by Montreal Canadiens).
2021-22 season preview: Sleepers, deep sleepers, breakouts, bounce-backs
31 augusti 2021 |
59 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Nick Alberga (@thegoldenmuzzy) to discuss players on the essential NHL.com/Fantasy draft prep lists for the upcoming season. Fantasy debates include Kirby Dach, Ilya Samsonov, Jakub Vrana, Thatcher Demko, Jack Hughes, Vince Dunn, Kaapo Kakko, Oliver Wahlstrom and Eeli Tolvanen as breakout players, Mackenzie Weegar, Tony DeAngelo, Linus Ullmark, Conor Garland and Calvin Petersen as sleeper picks, Owen Tippett, Yegor Sharangovich, Adam Boqvist and Evgenii Dadonov as deep sleepers and Darcy Kuemper, Patrik Laine, Viktor Arvidsson, Carter Hart, Tyler Seguin and Jacob Markstrom as bounce-back candidates. The guys also expand on the impact of offseason moves, including the renewed fantasy appeal of the Blackhawks and state of play for the new-look Flyers, as well as various fantasy draft strategies for goalies.
2021-22 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 1.0
24 augusti 2021 |
67 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano (@davidsatriano) have full reaction to the first mock draft of the offseason (follow along with the results on NHL.com/Fantasy). The guys debate the consensus top four picks (Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Leon Draisaitl, Nikita Kucherov), goalie tandems that were stacked (COL, NYI, CHI, etc.), players that were reached for (Brady Tkachuk, Robin Lehner, Spencer Knight) and more. Other topics discussed include the Jack Eichel and Kirill Kaprizov situations, Dylan Larkin’s bounce-back potential, the Stars’ strong fantasy depth, sleeper picks, rookies to consider, line stacks and overlooked teams who could surprise in fantasy.
2021-22 season preview: Free agent signings; Fleury, Kuemper trades
16 augusti 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Rob have full reaction to the biggest free agent signings and trades of the offseason. They run through the fantasy spins and new/old teammates affected by the following moves: Marc-Andre Fleury to the Blackhawks, Philipp Grubauer to the Kraken, Darcy Kuemper to the Avalanche, Dougie Hamilton to the Devils, Sam Reinhart to the Panthers, the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes swapping goalies Petr Mrazek and Frederik Andersen, Zach Hyman to the Oilers, Linus Ullmark to the Bruins and more. The guys also discuss their most improved teams, rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy, the futures betting market and sneaky moves.
2021-22 season preview: NHL Draft week trades, top picks; Seattle Kraken
26 juli 2021 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are back for the fantasy spins on the biggest trades from NHL Draft week, including Sam Reinhart to the Panthers, Seth Jones to the Blackhawks, Pavel Buchnevich to the Blues, Cam Atkinson and Ryan Ellis to the Flyers, Alex Nedeljkovic to the Red Wings, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland to the Canucks, teammates affected and top prospects to watch. The guys also react to the Seattle Kraken selections in the NHL Expansion Draft and the highest-upside fantasy players from the roster, including Vince Dunn and Jordan Eberle.
Early 2021-22 Stanley Cup odds, fantasy rankings with playoff risers
8 juli 2021 |
48 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano wrap up the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs by identifying players who gained the most fantasy value from this postseason (e.g. Nikita Kucherov, Charlie McAvoy, Sam Bennett, Spencer Knight, Cole Caufield) and updating the top 250 rankings landscape for next season. The guys also react to the early Stanley Cup betting odds for 2021-22 with some intriguing teams, including the Panthers, Maple Leafs, Wild and Kings, the impact of potential offseason trades that could involve valuable forwards Jack Eichel and Vladimir Tarasenko and other big storylines entering the NHL Expansion Draft for the Seattle Kraken and free agency.
Conn Smythe race, adjusted series price, Arvidsson to Kings/Fantasy impact
1 juli 2021 |
29 min
Rob Reese is joined by Pete Truszkowski from The Action Network to talk about the Lightning leading the Stanley Cup Final 2-0. They look at the adjust series price, Conn Smythe race and discuss wagering opportunities for the rest of the series. They also talk about Viktor Arvidsson getting traded to the LA Kings and the fantasy impact of the deal.
Stanley Cup Final preview: Habs vs. Lightning picks, X-factors, Conn Smythe contenders
28 juni 2021 |
50 min
Pete Jensen is joined by guests Chris Meaney of FTN Network and Matt Russell of The Action Network in a two-part preview of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final between the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning and underdog Montreal Canadiens. In each segment, the guys discuss the road to the Final for both teams, series matchups, why Cole Caufield could be the X-factor and whether people who have been on Montreal all along should consider hedging. Pete, Chris and Matt give their picks for the championship series, break down all the biggest storylines and discuss the landscape for the Conn Smythe Trophy after three rounds.
Point’s Conn Smythe appeal; Caufield’s fantasy keeper value; potential Eichel trade
23 juni 2021 |
34 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga from Sportsnet to break down the Stanley Cup Semifinals series entering each Game 6 and the trade speculation surrounding elite Sabres center Jack Eichel. Topics discussed on the show are the Conn Smythe Trophy race, for which the top candidates now appear to be Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov and Carey Price, the fantasy keeper stock of Canadiens rookie wing Cole Caufield, adjustments the Islanders can make for Game 6 and what the Golden Knights are missing. The guys also discuss other playoff standouts like Nick Suzuki, Alex Killorn and Phillip Danault, the struggles of Vegas forward Mark Stone and some potential destinations if the Sabres end up trading Eichel.
Isles’ chances of reaching Cup Final; Vegas’ Conn Smythe candidates; Gallant to Rangers
16 juni 2021 |
35 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Michael Leboff to discuss the two Stanley Cup Semifinals series and the Action Network’s new multiplatform content partnership with the NHL. The guys update the Conn Smythe Trophy landscape, which now has Marc-Andre Fleury as the favorite and Alex Pietrangelo emerging as a contender, and discuss the single-game appeal of the Canadiens in Game 2. Pete, Rob and Mike weigh the Islanders’ now realistic chances of reaching the Stanley Cup Final as the series is tied and shifting to Nassau Coliseum for Games 3 and 4, and how the Lightning have had some trouble at 5-on-5 this postseason. The guys also react to the news this week that Gerard Gallant will be the next coach of the New York Rangers with the impact on their players’ fantasy value and overall outlook for next season.
Stanley Cup Semifinals preview: Golden Knights-Canadiens; Lightning-Islanders
11 juni 2021 |
55 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Matt Russell of the Action Network to break down the Stanley Cup Semifinals matchups, including all the betting angles, and react to the Avalanche being eliminated. The guys discuss the final four teams extensively, with analytical trends, X-factors and picks for each series. The guys also run through the favorites and dark horse picks for the Conn Smythe Trophy at the midway point of the postseason.
Playoff reax: Resilient Golden Knights, Islanders; Hurricanes, Jets on brink; Conn Smythe watch
7 juni 2021 |
48 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Michael Leboff from the Action Network to catch up on each second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys react to the Golden Knights and Islanders overcoming the odds to tie their respective series and the potential longshot appeal of the Hurricanes and Jets to rally while facing elimination. They discuss the home-ice advantages so far this round, how the Mark Scheifele suspension changed the course of the Jets season and how Nazem Kadri’s absence has been magnified against Vegas. Other topics include the Conn Smythe Trophy value on Montreal goalie Carey Price, some unsung heroes and key matchups around the League and best bets for Monday and Tuesday as each series rolls on.
Playoff reax: dominant Avalanche, Lightning; WPG-MTL preview; Habs’ ceiling
2 juni 2021 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest David Satriano to go around the League and discuss each Stanley Cup Playoff series. The guys talk about the apparent collision course of the Avalanche and Lightning and whether the Hurricanes and/or Golden Knights can get back into their series. Debates include the Jets-Canadiens matchup, Montreal’s playoff ceiling and where the Maple Leafs should go from here after their latest playoff disappointment. The hosts weigh the betting appeal of the Islanders as their series against the Bruins shifts to Nassau Coliseum and Jets after their long layoff. Other players mentioned include Petr Mrazek, Alex Killorn, Cale Makar, Tyler Toffoli, Mark Scheifele, Jeff Petry, Semyon Varlamov and offseason developments surrounding Seth Jones of the Blue Jackets and Canucks prospect Vasily Podkolzin.
Second round previews: BOS-NYI, CAR-TBL; MIN-VGK Game 7; TOR-MTL analysis
28 maj 2021 |
52 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Chris Meaney of the FTN Network for his take on the fantasy, DFS and betting landscapes during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys preview Game 7 between the Wild and Golden Knights, including storylines like the Vegas goalie tandem, Minnesota's strong back end and the potential availability of Max Pacioretty plus a stock watch on the idle Avalanche. Meaney gives his insight on the Canadiens' longshot appeal as they extend their series against the favored Maple Leafs, Montreal's reliance on vintage performances from Carey Price and other key series trends. The guys also preview the two confirmed second round series, Bruins vs. Islanders in the MassMutual East Division and Hurricanes vs. Lightning in the Discover Central Division, with series X-factors, matchups and betting angles.
Series reaction, picks: disappointing Oilers, Capitals; Panthers, Predators sneaky appeal
25 maj 2021 |
48 min
Pete and Rob get you caught up on each series, including reaction to the Capitals and Oilers being eliminated and the surprising Predators hanging around with the heavily favored Hurricanes. The guys discuss the Panthers’ chances of winning their series against the defending champion Lightning and how rookie goalies Spencer Knight and Ilya Sorokin have a bright present and future for their respective teams. The guys are also joined by guest Matt Russell of the Action Network to discuss the betting angles of each remaining first round series, especially how the Wild staved off elimination, and preview the Tuesday and Wednesday slates.
Playoff reax: Kadri; Isles, Wild’s home success; healthy Maple Leafs
20 maj 2021 |
47 min
Pete and guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding run through the Stanley Cup Playoff series with reaction, player updates, storylines and best bets. The guys discuss another overtime thriller between the Bruins and Capitals, the slow start for Connor McDavid and the Oilers against the Jets, how Nathan MacKinnon continues to take his game to another level in the postseason and the Avalanche’s lineup if Nazem Kadri is disciplined for his hit in Game 2. The guys also discuss the strong home track records of the Wild and Islanders, the expected return of Sam Bennett from suspension, bounce-back hopes of the Panthers against the Lightning as the series shifts to Tampa Bay and big value on the Canadiens for their highly anticipated series opener against the Maple Leafs. Other players mentioned include Ilya Samsonov, Nick Foligno, Cam Talbot, Zach Hyman, Alex Tuch, Max Pacioretty, Evgeni Malkin and Cole Caufield.
Early playoff reax: Kucherov’s return; guests: Sportsnet’s Alberga, Action Network’s Leboff
18 maj 2021 |
62 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to break down the first three days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with storylines, injury updates, surprises and leanings on each series. The guys discuss the return of elite wing Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning’s futures appeal with their big five healthy. The guys react to Chris Driedger getting the call and Sam Bennett being suspended for Game 2, big performances from rookie goalies Alex Nedeljkovic and Ilya Sorokin and why the Golden Knights have been struggling to finish games when they have 40+ shots. The guys are also joined by Action Network betting analyst Michael Leboff for his Tuesday and Wednesday picks and insight on why the Islanders are undervalued so often in the playoff betting landscape.
Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview: series, Conn Smythe picks; upsets; X-factors
13 maj 2021 |
67 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to cover all angles of the NHL betting landscape for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are set to begin Saturday. The guys run through each series with potential upsets, Conn Smythe candidates and X-factors. Leboff makes a case for the Stanley Cup futures appeal of the Jets and Islanders and why past playoff performers like Sidney Crosby and Nikita Kucherov bring wagering value with the ceiling of winning the Conn Smythe. The guys talk about strategies like sticking with your preseason picks over recent trends and also following injury developments closely for an edge over the course of the postseason. Players discussed include Charlie McAvoy, Nikolaj Ehlers, Mike Smith, Evgeny Kuznetsov, MacKenzie Weegar, Tyson Barrie, Anthony Cirelli, Jordan Binnington and also the Nathan MacKinnon injury concern. The hosts also give their final four picks from each division.
Fantasy playoff pool preview: rankings, sleepers, series leanings, injury updates
12 maj 2021 |
56 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano are back for their annual Stanley Cup Playoffs fantasy pool preview episode with top 100 player rankings (list available on NHL.com/Fantasy) and sleepers for leagues counting the entire 2021 postseason. The guys identify the players and teams they trust most to make deep playoff runs and potential stacks, who to take at No. 1 between Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid and the value of Auston Matthews, the Vegas Golden Knights tandem, best individual goalie options (Andrei Vasilevskiy, Philipp Grubauer) and more. The guys discuss some middle round picks with upside like Kirill Kaprizov, Taylor Hall, David Krejci, William Nylander, Alex Nedeljkovic and sleepers including Alex Newhook, Eeli Tolvanen, MacKenzie Weegar, Sam Bennett, Alex Tuch, Jeff Carter and more. The guys remind fans of players to monitor who are dealing with or coming off injuries like Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, Nikolaj Ehlers, Aaron Ekblad, Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher, Zach Hyman and more. They also give Davey a shoutout for his 4/4 performance in the fantasy championships and tell people where to find fantasy playoff pools, including their NHL Bracket Challenge group.
Final waiver wire pickups, 2021 awards; keeper / dynasty lookahead
3 maj 2021 |
59 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James to wrap up the 2020-21 regular season with some late-season trends and strategies and early keeper / dynasty league storylines and debates for next season. The guys discuss players like Teuvo Teravainen, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Spencer Knight, Sam Bennett, Anthony Beauvillier, the Senators’ promising top line of Brady Tkachuk, Josh Norris and Drake Batherson, rookie defenseman Mikey Anderson, Tyler Seguin, Erik Haula, the Red Wings’ sneaky goalie tandem of Thomas Greiss and Jonathan Bernier and more. The guys also discuss two emerging Vezina Trophy candidates in Semyon Varlamov and Juuse Saros and some of NHL.com/Fantasy awards recipients.
Fantasy championship pickups: Knight rises; Barre-Boulet; Byfield; Malkin near return
30 april 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob catch up on all the biggest trends around the League and look ahead to a crucial weekend in the fantasy playoffs/championships. Topics discussed include the rise of Spencer Knight for the Panthers and sneaky pickups around the League, including Alex Barre-Boulet of the Lightning, Alexander Barabanov of the Sharks and rookie Quinton Byfield of the Kings. The guys discuss the potential impact of Evgeni Malkin on the Penguins and Tyler Seguin on the Stars if either returns before the end of the regular season and other players including Semyon Varlamov (now leads NHL in shutouts), Mikael Granlund, Kasperi Kapanen, Phil Kessel, Elias Lindholm, Thomas Greiss, Yegor Sharangovich and which rookie goalies could make an impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Caufield’s debut; NYR surging; Teravainen’s return; Ehlers injury; Reinhart, Knight
28 april 2021 |
45 min
Pete and Rob catch up during the fantasy playoffs and championship week about the biggest player and team storylines around the League and sports betting trends. The guys react to the Rangers making things interesting down the stretch with elite offensive production, an incredible goal differential and their sudden proximity to the Islanders and Bruins in the MassMutual East Division with two games remaining against each of those teams. The guys also react to the long-awaited NHL debut of Canadiens forward prospect Cole Caufield and another appearance and win for Panthers rookie goalie Spencer Knight on Tuesday. In addition to the Wednesday slate, other players mentioned include Jesse Puljujarvi of the Oilers, the Blues’ new top-liners, Coyotes defensemen Jakob Chychrun and Alex Goligoski, Alexis Lafreniere of the Rangers, Jack Hughes of the Devils, Sam Reinhart of the Sabres, the Hurricanes getting Teuvo Teravainen back from injury, updates on Philipp Grubauer, Mikko Rantanen and Joonas Donskoi of the Avalanche, the potential impact of the Nikolaj Ehlers injury on the Jets and how everything has impacted the NHL.com/Fantasy rankings.
Fantasy playoff championship preview; teams to target; streamers; schedule notes
26 april 2021 |
48 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding to talk about all the best pickups at each position to help win your fantasy semifinal and championship matchups. They discuss some favorable schedules, teams to tap into and how to handle the Avalanche’s situation with uncertainty surrounding elite players Philipp Grubauer and Mikko Rantanen and the day-to-day injury for Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals. Players covered on this episode include Jakub Vrana, Nick Foligno, Sam Bennett, Cody Ceci, Andre Burakovsky, Alex Nedeljkovic, Braden Holtby, Anthony Duclair, Jeremy Swayman, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Casey Mittelstadt, Yegor Sharangovich, Anthony Stolarz, Kasperi Kapanen, Jared McCann, Jeff Carter, Oliver Bjorkstrand and more, plus a couple of sledgehammer picks for the Monday slate.
Division winner picks; Stanley Cup odds; trophy tracker; Foligno’s debut; Kapanen’s return
23 april 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss all the biggest NHL betting trends down the stretch of the season. The guys run through various division title races, most notably the four-team race atop the MassMutual East, the hot Calder Trophy debate of Kirill Kaprizov of the Wild vs. Jason Robertson of the Stars and potential spoiler teams in the final weeks of the season. The guys react to Nick Foligno’s debut for the Maple Leafs, Kasperi Kapanen’s return for the Penguins and the Avalanche’s return from NHL COVID-19 protocol. Other topics discussed are the chances of the Maple Leafs and/or Panthers to end their long playoff series win droughts, the hosts' consensus pick for coach of the year, Vegas or Colorado being built for a deeper playoff run and the Predators-Stars and Blues-Coyotes debates for the fourth spot in their respective divisions.
Fantasy pickups: Bennett, Foligno, Tolvanen, Reilly; Knight's debut; Canucks' playoff chances
21 april 2021 |
45 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Chris Wassel to discuss all the biggest storylines in the fantasy playoffs and betting landscape down the stretch of the season. The guys react to Spencer Knight winning his NHL debut and debate how quickly he can find fantasy relevance as the third goalie in Florida behind Sergei Bobrovsky and Chris Driedger. Other players mentioned include Mike Reilly of the Bruins, Nick Foligno ahead of his upcoming debut with the Maple Leafs, Alex Tuch, Braden Holtby, Tanner Pearson, Nils Hoglander, Alex Goligoski, Matt Duchene and more. Chris also discusses the chances of Boston winning the MassMutual East Division.
Fantasy playoffs week 1 pickups; deep Panthers; Canucks return; Stars schedule
19 april 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best pickups for what is the first week of the fantasy hockey playoffs in many leagues. The guys touch on the Canucks' return to the ice after a long break because of COVID-19 protocol and whether they can rally around the situation and make a Stanley Cup Playoff push. The hosts also discuss ways to tap into the Stars, who still have games in hand, are playing well and have four upcoming games against the Red Wings, and also the Panthers, who are rolling three strong lines after some sneaky moves and have players worth adding at every position. In addition to the Monday slate, players and topics covered in this show include Sam Bennett, Anthony Duclair, Brandon Montour, Denis Gurianov, Chandler Stephenson, Ilya Sorokin, Igor Shesterkin, Nick Foligno, Taylor Hall, Anthony Mantha, Esa Lindell, Cole Caufield, Anton Khudobin vs. Jack Campbell, Braden Holtby, the Avalanche's COVID-19 protocol situation and the competition for the Calder Trophy.
Mantha, Vrana, Hall debuts; upside of Dubnyk, Gusev, Caufield; Stamkos injury
16 april 2021 |
47 min
Pete and Rob are joined by NHL.com’s David Satriano to cover all the fantasy and sports betting trends after the NHL Trade Deadline. The guys react to the debuts of Anthony Mantha with the Capitals, Taylor Hall with the Bruins, Jakub Vrana with the Red Wings, Devan Dubnyk with the Avalanche, Nikita Gusev and Brandon Montour with the Panthers and more. The guys also discuss the long-term absences of Steven Stamkos (injury) and Philipp Grubauer (COVID-19 protocol) and weigh the upside of Cole Caufield with the Canadiens and some potential drop candidates for the forward prospect. Other players discussed include Anthony Duclair, Jonas Johansson, Jacob Markstrom, Colin Blackwell, Alexander Volkov, Andrei Svechnikov, Adam Erne, Alex Killorn, Nazem Kadri and strategies for rostering Canucks players during their pause in their season and the fantasy playoffs. The show concludes with a preview of the Friday slate, a golf clap to producer Bob Bender for his Hideki Matsuyama pick at the Masters and where everyone’s baseball allegiances lie.
NHL Trade Deadline fantasy recap: Hall to Bruins, Mantha-Vrana swap; big winners
12 april 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob react to all the biggest NHL Trade Deadline moves, including fantasy stock in standard and keeper leagues, teammates impacted, potential lineup placement of players involved and Stanley Cup futures discussion. The guys give the fantasy spin on Taylor Hall being acquired by the Bruins, the surprising swap of Anthony Mantha for Jakub Vrana by the Red Wings and Capitals and some sneaky moves by the Maple Leafs (Nick Foligno, David Rittich), Avalanche (Devan Dubnyk, Carl Soderberg) and Panthers (Nikita Gusev, Brandon Montour, Sam Bennett). Other topics covered were the Blues, Coyotes and Oilers standing pat and the long-term direction of the Sabres after making a bunch of trades but keeping most of their core players.
Fantasy spin: Palmieri traded to Islanders; Hall destinations; Swayman's upside; hidden gems
9 april 2021 |
53 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to discuss all angles of the Islanders trading for forwards Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac and what it means for his fantasy value and that of his new teammates. The guys continue to preview the NHL Trade Deadline with potential destinations for Sabres wing Taylor Hall and other teams that may be buyers, including the Wild and Panthers. The hosts react to young goalie Jeremy Swayman taking advantage of an opportunity for the Bruins and news that the Stars could get star players Alexander Radulov, Tyler Seguin and/or Ben Bishop back in the near future. Other players covered in this episode include Vincent Trocheck, Viktor Arvidsson, Jared Spurgeon, Florida goalie prospect Spencer Knight, hidden gems Colin Blackwell, Ross Colton, Radim Zohorna, and why Pavel Zacha is a potential beneficiary of the Devils-Islanders trade.
Trade Deadline preview: Hall, Palmieri, Laine, Gaudreau, Sabres players; sneaky Coyotes; Gallagher injury
7 april 2021 |
56 min
Pete and Rob are back to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which is less than one week away (Monday, April 12 at 3 p.m. ET). The guys discuss players to consider targeting in fantasy before potential moves (Taylor Hall, Kyle Palmieri, Patrik Laine, Johnny Gaudreau, James Reimer, etc.) and which teams are likely to be buyers. The guys break down the impact of the Montreal Canadiens injuries (Carey Price, Brendan Gallagher) with some in-house and outside replacement options and how the sneaky Coyotes have created some separation in the standings despite their top two goalies being out. The guys also touch on Eric Staal's debut for Montreal and the possibility of seeing top prospect Cole Caufield sooner now that Gallagher is out indefinitely. The guys run through the Wednesday slate and discuss players including Michael Bunting, Linus Ullmark, Jared Spurgeon, Colton Parayko, Samuel Girard, Andre Burakovsky, Frank Vatrano, Alex Galchenyuk and more.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 12; Jones' resurgence, Sharks' youth; Bruins' new lines; Panthers' depth
5 april 2021 |
52 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss the best pickups for the stretch run before the fantasy playoffs. The guys discuss the Sharks' strong play of late and how Martin Jones and their young players (Rudolfs Balcers, Mario Ferraro, Nikolai Knyzhov) are making noise in fantasy. The guys banter about the Bruins' recent line changes, what they mean for the fantasy appeal of David Krejci and Craig Smith, the Calder Trophy race and some secondary players to consider from the Panthers like defenseman Gustav Forsling (filling in for injured Aaron Ekblad) and center Alex Wennberg. The guys preview the Monday slate, including a hockey/college hoops parlay idea, get some golf insight from James and cover other NHL players including Petr Mrazek, Kevin Fiala, Jason Robertson, Luke Kunin, Casey Mittelstadt, Nick Schmaltz, Jonas Johansson and more.
Goalie roundup: Mrazek’s upcoming return, DeSmith, Jones, potential trades
2 april 2021 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Goalie Master” David Satriano of NHL.com to discuss the fantasy landscape at the position. Goalies covered include Petr Mrazek, who has been recalled by the Hurricanes from his AHL conditioning stint, Casey DeSmith, Igor Shesterkin, Kaapo Kahkonen, Cam Talbot, Ilya Samsonov, Adin Hill, Linus Ullmark, Martin Jones, James Reimer, Jonathan Bernier and what the Avalanche should do before the trade deadline. The guys also give their best bets for Friday, schedule notes for the rest of the season and “hidden gem” fantasy waiver wire pickups, including Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Martin Jones, Esa Lindell, Valeri Nichushkin and more.
Bruins’ bounce-back appeal; EK65; Laine; Predators-Blackhawks playoff debate
31 mars 2021 |
47 min
Pete and Rob discuss all the latest fantasy and sports betting storylines. The guys weigh the rest-of-season outlook for the Bruins, including some underlying metrics, and why center David Krejci and defenseman Matt Grzelcyk are must-add players. The guys discuss the wide-open race for the fourth spot in the Discover Central Division and whether players like Elvis Merzlikins and Patrik Laine are worth buying low in fantasy ahead of the stretch run. Other topics and players in this episode include Eeli Tolvanen, MacKenzie Weegar vs. Erik Karlsson, Martin Necas, Carter Verhaeghe, Craig Smith, Casey DeSmith, Joonas Donskoi, Linus Ullmark, Tomas Tatar and Kirby Dach.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 11; Ekblad injury; Blues’ struggles; Dach; Caufield
29 mars 2021 |
51 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss the impact of the injury to elite defenseman Aaron Ekblad on the Panthers as well as some fantasy replacement options. The guys discuss the success of the Predators and Coyotes over the past few days and the struggles of the Blues and goalie Jordan Binnington, especially since getting a new contract. Other players covered include Kirby Dach, Cole Caufield, Pekka Rinne, Jared McCann, Ty Smith, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Mario Ferraro and more. The guys also make their picks for Monday, including one of the most intriguing sledgehammers of the season.
Rangers, Stars’ playoff chances; Zibanejad’s resurgence; Talbot’s success
26 mars 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob catch up on everything fantasy and hockey betting after a big Thursday night in the NHL. The guys discuss the booming fantasy stock of the Rangers after another six-point game for Mika Zibanejad and how the return of goalie Igor Shesterkin could take them to another level. The guys touch on the Wild’s goalie situation after Cam Talbot started and won both games in their back-to-back set and the rising value of Juuse Saros of the Predators, Jack Campbell of the Maple Leafs and Martin Jones of the Sharks. The guys weigh whether Carter Hart of the Flyers is worth dropping in all formats, the Penguins’ injury concerns and if the Stars will make a run for the playoffs in the Discover Central Division. Other players discussed in this episode include Tuukka Rask (injured again Thursday), David Krejci, Roope Hintz, Alex Nedeljkovic, Joonas Donskoi, Andrew Copp, Ilya Sorokin, Vitali Kravtsov, Sean Monahan and more. The guys also talk about their recent waiver wire pickups and preview the Friday slate.
Rangers’ appeal with Shesterkin, Kravtsov; Predators’ sneaky value; Barkov injury
24 mars 2021 |
35 min
Pete and Rob discuss the biggest fantasy and sports betting storylines around the League, including the return of Roman Josi for the suddenly competitive Nashville Predators, the injury concern for Panthers star Aleksander Barkov and the Rangers’ growing appeal with the likely return of top goalie Igor Shesterkin this week. The guys also weigh the fantasy upside of Vitali Kravtsov, who could make his NHL debut soon for the NYR after wrapping up his KHL season, marvel at Evander Kane’s career-best production for the Sharks and break down the Wednesday slate. Other players discussed in the show include Joonas Donskoi, Juuse Saros, Oliver Wahlstrom, Mattias Ekholm, Alex Nedeljkovic, Jason Robertson, Ryan Strome, Yanni Gourde, Jonas Johansson and some other goalies who could be on the move prior to the NHL Trade Deadline on April 12.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 10; Ducks rookies; Blue Jackets, Rangers bounce-backs
22 mars 2021 |
52 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to talk about the best pickups around the League and give their betting targets for the Monday slate. The guys discuss how the Blue Jackets and Rangers are quietly trending up and where to find value on those teams down the stretch. They discuss some of the issues with the Maple Leafs lately, why goalie Jack Campbell and forwards Alex Galchenyuk and Wayne Simmonds are worth monitoring and update the sledgehammer standings for the season. The guys discuss the Avalanche’s winning streak, their sneaky trade for Jonas Johansson and the impact of some of the injuries from over the weekend. Other players discussed include Alexandar Georgiev, Tomas Hertl, Tomas Tatar, Cale Makar, Yanni Gourde, Pavel Buchnevich, K’Andre Miller and promising Ducks rookies Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale.
Value picks to make playoffs, win Stanley Cup, awards after first half; guest: Action Network’s Leboff
19 mars 2021 |
49 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to discuss all of the hockey betting and futures storylines just past the midway point in the NHL season. Mike makes a case for the value in betting on the Blues and Flames to improve and make noise the rest of the way, reacts to Islanders wing Anders Lee’s season-ending injury and gives his best bets for the final playoff spots that appear to be up for grabs around the League. The guys discuss the perennial resiliency of the Capitals and Penguins, the Rangers’ sneaky appeal in the second half, whether the Stars are worth the love they are getting from the sports books and the Canucks’ outside chance to ride Thatcher Demko into the playoffs. Other debates include Philipp Grubauer for the Vezina Trophy, the Wild’s sustainability and potential to claim multiple awards plus some sneaky picks for the Presidents’ Trophy. Pete and Rob also throw in fantasy waiver wire notes on Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale and Maple Leafs forward Alex Galchenyuk.
Reaction to Sabres firing Krueger; hot defenseman pickups; first half surprises
17 mars 2021 |
57 min
Pete, Rob and guest Chris Wassel react to Buffalo firing coach Ralph Krueger on Wednesday. The guys catch up on midseason trends, including debates on the fantasy goalie MVP (between Marc-Andre Fleury, Philipp Grubauer, Semyon Varlamov and Andrei Vasilevskiy) and biggest surprise of the season so far. The guys discuss some defensemen who are trending up in fantasy and available on the waiver wire, including Matt Grzelcyk, MacKenzie Weegar, Josh Morrissey and Filip Hronek, and give a couple of sledgehammer picks for the Wednesday slate. Other topics from this show include Artemi Panarin’s impact on the Rangers’ forward group (especially Mika Zibanejad), the injury concern for Evgeni Malkin, Thatcher Demko’s sustainability for the Canucks and the upcoming return of Cale Makar for the Avalanche.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 9; replacing Islanders’ Lee; Jets’ futures appeal
15 mars 2021 |
51 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss the best fantasy pickups and replacement options for injured Islanders left wing Anders Lee. The guys debate whether to add Jordan Eberle, Kieffer Bellows or Oliver Wahlstrom from New York or take it outside and consider players like Paul Stastny of the Jets, Kevin Labanc of the Sharks and others. The guys discuss San Jose’s improved play with Erik Karlsson back on track and since the injury returns of Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl and how it impacts Devan Dubnyk’s rest-of season fantasy stock and also react to Harding’s sledgehammer pick that Winnipeg will come out of the North Division in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. Other players discussed in this episode include Jake Oettinger (plus whether to add him and drop struggling Carter Hart), Sammy Blais, Jack Eichel, Robin Lehner, Alexander Radulov, Roope Hintz and a debate of Stastny vs. Pierre-Luc Dubois for the second half.
Midseason NHL Awards picks; Sutter’s impact on Flames; year of the rookie goalie
12 mars 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to discuss all the biggest storylines in fantasy and sports betting as we approach the midway point in the NHL season. The guys discuss the most surprising teams (Panthers, Blackhawks, Wild) and some NHL Awards candidates from each. The guys also break down the Friday slate, including the goalie uncertainty surrounding the Golden Knights and Kings, and react to Darryl Sutter’s first game back with the Flames, the Red Wings upset of the Lightning and Jordan Binnington’s new six-year contract with the Blues. Other players mentioned on the show include Kaapo Kahkonen, Frank Vatrano, MacKenzie Weegar, Samuel Girard, Adrian Kempe, Max Comtois, Rickard Rakell, Jason Robertson, Ilya Sorokin, Jake Oettinger and more.
NHL midseason talk with Erin Kate Dolan; bounce-back appeal of Stars, Canucks; inconsistent Flyers
10 mars 2021 |
40 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Erin Kate Dolan of FanDuel SportsBook to talk about the surprises and disappointments of the NHL season so far, top contenders for the Stanley Cup and Hart Trophy and best bets for the Wednesday slate of rematches. The crew discusses the ceiling and floor of the Flyers, some contenders for the Adams Award for coach of the year and whether the Stars and/or Canucks can make a push to the playoffs after their underachieving starts. Players discussed in this episode include J.T. Miller, Kailer Yamamoto, Jason Robertson, Shayne Gostisbehere, Kirby Dach and more.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 8 pickups; Wilson replacements; Islanders’ appeal; Tuch must-add player
8 mars 2021 |
41 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss the best pickups in season-long fantasy leagues. The guys discuss Kasperi Kapanen’s recent success on a line with Evgeni Malkin, Vladimir Tarasenko’s return for the Blues and replacement options for suspended Capitals wing Tom Wilson, including Alex Tuch, Rickard Rakell, Alex Killorn, Jordan Greenway, Oliver Wahlstrom and more. The guys also give their best bets for the Monday slate and discuss the Islanders’ sudden fantasy appeal, Thatcher Demko’s resurgence for the Canucks, two sneaky adds from the Predators and whether the Sabres should trade Jack Eichel.
Flames coaching change; updated Stanley Cup, Hart Trophy, playoff odds
5 mars 2021 |
46 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Chris Meaney of the FTN Network and “Fantasy Hockey Picks & Bets” podcast to talk about the Calgary Flames’ coaching change (Geoff Ward fired; Darryl Sutter hired) and the best bets in the futures market for making/missing the playoffs, the MVP race and the Stanley Cup. Chris brings his best shot props and picks, and the guys discuss the outstanding crop of rookie goalies, including readily available options like Ilya Sorokin and Alex Nedeljkovic. Other players and teams discussed in this episode are a goalie debate of Jacob Markstrom vs. Carey Price, Tyler Toffoli, Chris Kreider, Alex Tuch, Kaapo Kahkonen, the St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and more.
Fantasy drop candidates: Hall, Hart, Stars; Sharks’ sneaky offense; Avalanche’s concerns
3 mars 2021 |
37 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest David Satriano to discuss all the big storylines around the League, including players to consider dropping like Taylor Hall, Mika Zibanejad, Carter Hart, Miro Heiskanen, Jamie Benn and more. The guys discuss the sneaky fantasy value lately from the Sharks offense with players like Logan Couture, Evander Kane, Kevin Labanc, Timo Meier and Erik Karlsson and also some concerns about the Avalanche’s underwhelming start, the injury to Cale Makar and how it affects the defenseman rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 7 pickups; Wild’s success; Samsonov, Cirelli, Tarasenko
1 mars 2021 |
42 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss the best pickups and trends around the League. They discuss what has been an impressive season for the Wild, the fantasy value of Capitals goalie Ilya Samsonov and Lightning center Anthony Cirelli, who returned this past weekend, and the impact of right wing Vladimir Tarasenko potentially rejoining the Blues on their road trip. Other players featured in this episode include Cam Talbot, Mats Zuccarello, Eeli Tolvanen, Nick Leddy, Ilya Sorokin, Adam Boqvist, Andre Burakovsky, Lars Eller, Oliver Wahlstrom and more.
Fantasy impact of Habs firing Julien; Zuccarello’s hot start; Kings’ success
26 februari 2021 |
42 min
Pete and Rob are back to discuss all the big fantasy storylines of the week, most notably the Canadiens firing Claude Julien and the impact of the coaching change on Carey Price’s fantasy value. The guys discuss how much patience to have with struggling goalies like Price and Carter Hart and why the Wild, Kings and Oilers offer some better fantasy options at the position. Other players discussed include Mats Zuccarello, Mike Smith, Ilya Samsonov, Kevin Lankinen, Jeff Carter, Max Comtois, Dominik Kahun, Drake Batherson and more. The guys also give their best bets for Friday games and talk about what has gone wrong with the Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 6 pickups; Ducks recall Zegras; Canadiens’ struggles
22 februari 2021 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are joined by usual Monday guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss some of the best top lines in the League and how you can tap into them in fantasy. The guys break down the upcoming NHL debut of Ducks prospect Trevor Zegras, the impressive fantasy depth of the Hurricanes and recent struggles of the Canadiens. The guys also compare the goalie tandems of the Kings and Wild, who are competing for the fourth spot in the Honda West Division, cover the fantasy impact of Pierre-Luc Dubois shifting from center to wing, key injury returns from over the weekend and give their best bets for the Monday slate.
Devils, Panthers, Blackhawks sustainability; appeal of Driedger, Elvis; NHL Outdoors
19 februari 2021 |
35 min
Pete and Rob are joined by “Goalie Master” David Satriano to discuss the top fantasy storylines at the position and best bets, especially for the NHL Outdoor games this weekend. The guys discuss Chris Driedger’s amazing play to start his NHL career, Elvis Merzlikins’ upside for the rest of the season, the sustainability of the most surprising teams and whether Rangers center Mika Zibanejad is still worth holding onto during his ongoing scoring drought. The guys also touch on players like Jonathan Huberdeau, James Reimer, Brock McGinn, Joe Thornton, Bryan Rust, Kyle Palmieri and more.
Patience with Sorokin, Fiala; Blackhawks rookies; Hurricanes’ ceiling
17 februari 2021 |
38 min
Pete and Rob recap the games so far this week and spin things forward to the best fantasy waiver wire pickups and sports betting trends around the NHL. The guys discuss Ilya Sorokin’s first win and shutout, the Hurricanes' high ceiling, whether you should be patient with slow-starting Kevin Fiala, the disappointing Rangers and how valuable players like Philipp Grubauer, Patrick Kane and Elias Lindholm have been in fantasy this season. The guys identify waiver wire adds like Brandon Saad, Vincent Trocheck, Pius Suter, Nicolas Beaudin, Bowen Byram, Joe Thornton and give their best bets and DFS picks for the Wednesday slate.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 5 pickups; sneaky Penguins; players to watch from returning teams
15 februari 2021 |
34 min
Pete is joined by “Waiver Wire“ James Harding to discuss all the players worth considering off the fantasy waiver wire based on lineup changes, injuries and other trends over the weekend. The guys discuss the Penguins’ surprising start with all that has gone wrong so far and the value of players from returning teams like the Sabres and Devils. The guys take some fan questions, bring up some concerns about the Avalanche and Capitals and discuss players like Marc-Andre Fleury, Cam Atkinson, Brett Pesce, Dante Fabbro, Linus Ullmark, Ivan Barbashev and more.
Fantasy trends; buy low on Teravainen; Panthers’ sustainability; Avs return; fan questions
12 februari 2021 |
42 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to recap the fantasy season to this point and spin things forward. The guys discuss the buy-low fantasy appeal of struggling Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen, how Cam Atkinson and Neal Pionk have emerged as beneficiaries of the Jets-Blue Jackets trade, Erik Karlsson’s fall from fantasy relevance with the Sharks and some players worth adding in fantasy around the League. The guys discuss when to trade Penguins center Evgeni Malkin in fantasy and which Avalanche players are worth picking up ahead of their upcoming return to the ice, potentially with Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews as early as Sunday. The crew also discusses a similarity between the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks and whether the Panthers are for real after their big win over the Lightning on Thursday.
Surprising Blackhawks, Dubois’ debut with Jets, Penguins’ long-term direction
10 februari 2021 |
37 min
Pete is back with Rob to discuss all the storylines and best fantasy waiver wire pickups around the NHL. The guys discuss the surprising fantasy value of Blackhawks players like goalie Kevin Lankinen, forwards Philipp Kurashev and Pius Suter and whether Chicago can challenge for the fourth spot in the Discover Central Division. The hosts also discuss the Penguins bringing in Brian Burke to be president and Ron Hextall as GM and the long-term direction of the franchise. Other players discussed include Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Juuse Saros, Mike Smith, Alex Tuch, Cody Glass, Jack Roslovic, and debates of forwards Alexis Lafreniere vs. Nick Ritchie and Lankinen vs. Stars goalie Jake Oettinger.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 4 pickups; Roslovic, Puljujarvi, Lankinen, goalie carousel
8 februari 2021 |
36 min
Rob is joined by Waiver Wire James Harding to discuss the fantasy landscape and the best players to add to your roster. They zero in on Roslovic, Puljujarvi and look at the minimal goalie options that might be available. Plus, they handicap the Monday slate of games and give their top DFS picks.
Fantasy top 200 rankings; Canucks goalie struggles; Stanley Cup stock watch
5 februari 2021 |
50 min
Pete and Rob are back to discuss all the fantasy trends three weeks into the NHL season plus DFS and betting storylines heading into the weekend. They react to five-point games by Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Huberdeau, the Maple Leafs’ dominance so far and why you should consider dropping (one or both) Canucks goalies in fantasy. Pete and Rob discuss their latest top 200 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy, the bounce-back appeal for the Rangers and Blue Jackets and value of players including Igor Shesterkin, Ryan Strome, Matt Duchene, Charlie McAvoy, Tim Stutzle, Nick Ritchie, Max Domi, Conor Garland, Kevin Lankinen, Antti Raanta and more. The hosts take a big-picture look at some of the Stanley Cup contenders who have dealt with adversity so far and whether some disappointing teams can turn it around. The show ends with Super Bowl picks and some sneaky props to consider.
Buy/sell hot starters Pavelski, Toffoli; Laine’s CBJ debut; early standings reaction
3 februari 2021 |
39 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano discuss all the season-long fantasy, DFS and sports betting storylines around the NHL. The guys discuss the surging starts to the season for Joe Pavelski of the Stars and Tyler Toffoli of the Canadiens and whether they can keep it going or are worth selling high in fantasy. The hosts take an early look at the NHL’s team points percentage leaders and how to tap into three hot-starting Discover Central Division teams in the Panthers, Hurricanes and Stars. The guys also touch on Patrik Laine’s debut for the Blue Jackets, the sneaky value of Jesse Puljujarvi and Evan Bouchard from the Oilers and the impact of the injury to Nathan MacKinnon (week to week) on the Avalanche.
Fantasy waiver wire: week 3 pickups; MacKinnon injury
1 februari 2021 |
39 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding to discuss the fantasy landscape and the best players to add at each position. The guys react to top-ranked fantasy player Nathan MacKinnon leaving the game Sunday with a lower-body injury and where the Avalanche, who also recently lost Devon Toews to an injury, and fantasy managers (for potential replacements) should go from here. The guys discuss players like Jordan Kyrou, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jordan Greenway, Justin Schultz, Vitek Vanecek, James van Riemsdyk, Linus Ullmark, Alexandre Texier, buying low on Mika Zibanejad, the return of Jamie Benn and Roope Hintz from injury and young defensemen Pierre-Olivier Joseph and K’Andre Miller, who are worth adding after Kris Letang’s injury and Tony DeAngelo was placed on waivers. The guys also give a shoutout to the Edmonton Oilers for promoting the podcast.
Resilient Capitals; rookie goalie debate: Vanecek vs. Kahkonen; hidden fantasy gems
29 januari 2021 |
39 min
Pete and Rob catch up after another huge NHL slate to break down all the storylines heading into a busy weekend of games. The guys discuss some fantasy waiver wire options from the Capitals, including defenseman Justin Schultz and rookie goalie Vitek Vanecek, and the impact of the eventual returns of Washington’s top players and also elite Bruins forward David Pastrnak, who’s in the top 10 overall rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy. The guys discuss teams with multiple games in hand early in the season (Stars, Hurricanes, Lightning, Panthers, Flames), some of the Oilers’ flaws and throw around some potential fantasy trade offers and targets. Other topics include Alexandre Texier being an early season standout for the Blue Jackets and potential beneficiary of the Patrik Laine trade, Carter Verhaeghe’s value on Florida’s top line with Aleksander Barkov and the fantasy appeal of Kaapo Kahkonen (compared to Vanecek), Joel Eriksson Ek and Jordan Greenway from the Wild.
Early add/drop candidates; Jets trending up; state of the NYR; Dahlin’s long-term value
27 januari 2021 |
36 min
Pete and Rob break down all the fantasy, DFS and sports betting trends after a busy Tuesday of NHL action. The guys discuss the state of the slow-starting Rangers and whether to keep rookies Alexis Lafreniere and Igor Shesterkin in one-year fantasy leagues, including a fan question about whether to drop the NYR goalie for red-hot John Gibson. The hosts weigh Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin’s fantasy stock for this season and in keeper leagues, highlight the stellar performance by Winnipeg forward Andrew Copp lately and how the Jets stack up in the North Division playoff picture through two weeks of the season, especially after the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade. The show concludes with best bets for another big slate for this Thursday.
Laine-Dubois trade impact; fantasy waiver wire: week 2 pickups
25 januari 2021 |
36 min
Pete, Rob and guest James Harding break down all angles of the big trade sending Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Winnipeg Jets. The guys discuss potential beneficiaries on each team, each player’s individual fantasy appeal after the trade and those connected to the deal who are worth adding off the waiver wire. The guys also run through “Waiver Wire“ James’ top 10 list, identify the best defensemen pickups who are readily available, including rookies Ty Smith and Bowen Byram, and touch on some key lineup trends, including Pius Suter and Jesse Puljujarvi playing on top lines.
Buy-low players; Stars’ value after late start; Rangers, Canucks concerns
22 januari 2021 |
41 min
Pete and Rob are joined by fantasy, DFS & hockey betting guru Chris Wassel to go around the League and identify all the biggest trends. The guys discuss the absence of some top Washington Capitals players, the appeal of the Dallas Stars ahead of their (late) season opener and some of the top buy-low players to target in season-long fantasy trades (Elias Pettersson, Kevin Fiala, etc.). The guys discuss the slow starts for the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks and debate whether to drop Pierre-Luc Dubois in fantasy amidst the drama in Columbus. Other topics covered are impressive starts for the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings, a keeper league trade offer of Alexis Lafreniere for Jack Hughes, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goaltending and defensive concerns, the sneaky production of rookie defenseman Ty Smith, best bets and DFS picks for Friday.
Surprises of first week: Jack Hughes, Bobby Ryan; forward, defenseman rankings; one million listens!
20 januari 2021 |
32 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest David Satriano to talk all things season-long fantasy, DFS and betting at the one-week mark of the NHL season. The guys discuss the surprising New Jersey Devils, including Jack Hughes and Mackenzie Blackwood, and which players could be affected once Nico Hischier eventually returns from injury. Other players covered from this week’s NHL.com/Fantasy rankings include Bobby Ryan, Alexander Romanov, Anthony Duclair, Patric Hornqvist, Carter Verhaeghe, Casey DeSmith, Tony DeAngelo, John Gibson, Chandler Stephenson and more. The four “founding fathers” of the podcast also celebrate the milestone of one million listens (leave us a review for the occasion)!
Fantasy waiver wire: week 1 pickups; Couturier injury impact; best bets
18 januari 2021 |
38 min
Pete, Rob and guest “waiver wire” James Harding discuss the best fantasy pickups around the League. They open with the implications of J.T. Miller rejoining the Vancouver Canucks from the COVID-19 protocol, the impact of Sean Couturier’s injury on the Philadelphia Flyers lineup and some big storylines from the Florida Panthers’ season opener on Sunday. The guys discuss players like Oskar Lindblom, Morgan Frost, Devon Toews, Patric Hornqvist, Ilya Sorokin, Cam Talbot, Jakob Chychrun, Yegor Sharangovich and give their best bets and DFS targets for Monday’s slate. James also explains his bold take that the Toronto Maple Leafs will miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2021.
Early-season reax; Kaprizov’s debut; Dubois; underrated rookies; best bets
15 januari 2021 |
32 min
Pete and Rob react to a thrilling first two days of the NHL season, including Kirill Kaprizov’s stellar debut for the Wild, the high-scoring trend in the Scotia North Division and some underrated rookies (Nils Hoglander, John Leonard, Alexander Romanov) to consider adding in fantasy. The guys react to news that Pierre-Luc Dubois wants to leave the Blue Jackets, whether Joel Farabee could be the real deal for the Flyers after his four-point game on opening night and give their best bets and DFS targets for the weekend.
NHL opening night; Pastrnak, Miller, Yandle; fantasy draft reax, pickups
13 januari 2021 |
31 min
Pete and Rob get you ready for opening night with fantasy draft reaction, DFS lineups, best bets and all the big storylines for the 5-game slate and across the League this week. The guys discuss the value of Joe Thornton on the Maple Leafs’ top line, compare the goalie tandems for the Canucks and Oilers and provide fantasy reaction to news surrounding David Pastrnak, J.T. Miller and Keith Yandle. The guys also identify the top rookies to watch this season and update the NHL.com/Fantasy landscape for anyone who still has their fantasy draft coming up this week.
2020-21 season preview: Best bets; Stanley Cup, division & award picks; bold predictions
11 januari 2021 |
59 min
Pete and Rob are joined by hockey betting analyst Michael Leboff from the Action Network to preview the NHL season from a sports wagering perspective and give his favorite bets. The guys discuss various Stanley Cup picks, potential division winners, injury implications, dark horse picks and the sneaky appeal of the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames. They also go around the League to identify potential surprise teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators plus some long-shot picks for NHL awards, including Andrei Svechnikov, Ilya Sorokin, Juuse Saros, John Gibson, Tim Stuetzle, Seth Jones and more. Pete and Rob then close out the show by recapping some of their bold (yet feasible) fantasy predictions, which are available on NHL.com/Fantasy.
2020-21 season preview: Fantasy rankings, mailbag, draft primer with Alberga
8 januari 2021 |
44 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Sportsnet’s fantasy hockey guru Nick Alberga to compare his top 250 rankings to the NHL.com/Fantasy list, dive into his draft kit and answer fan questions. The guys discuss players in their UFA and RFA contract years, which teams have the edge in the difficult East Division, the Buffalo Sabres’ top-line options and the concerns facing the Edmonton Oilers. Nick identifies some value picks in drafts, why you shouldn’t reach for Patrice Bergeron, goalie advice and answers the Alex Pietrangelo vs. Shea Theodore debate. The guys also reflect on some training camp storylines and prospects who gained long-term fantasy value at the World Junior Championship, most notably Trevor Zegras, Tim Stuetzle and Dylan Cozens.
2020-21 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 2.0
5 januari 2021 |
55 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano get you ready for prime fantasy draft week with reaction to NHL.com/Fantasy's 12-team, 192-player mock draft for standard leagues. They discuss the best stacking options, goalie tandems and overall strategies, especially some lessons learned about how to approach the new divisions. The guys debate Andrei Svechnikov’s fantasy ceiling (6:27), Ilya Sorokin vs. Igor Shesterkin (35:00), training camp storylines like Brad Marchand’s return and Anthony Duclair of the Panthers (45:00) and Joe Thornton of the Maple Leafs playing on top lines (50:00). The guys also weigh in on the value of Patrick Kane with the absences of Jonathan Toews and Kirby Dach (10:50) and identify some key storylines for hits leagues and about back-to-back sets for the new season.
2020-21 season preview: Stat projections; division title odds; Kucherov injury impact
28 december 2020 |
56 min
Pete and Rob go more in-depth on each of the NHL’s four new divisions with projected standings based on the fantasy goalie/team win predictions on NHL.com/Fantasy. The guys touch on some important fantasy trends like Nikita Kucherov being out for the entire regular season and which Lightning players are affected, for better or worse, as well as the recent PTO contracts for Mike Hoffman with the Blues and Craig Anderson with the Capitals. The guys also discuss which players to prioritize in points-only fantasy formats and their best bets for dark horse division title winners and teams with the edge to fill out the final spots in the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs from each group.
2020-21 season preview: New NHL divisions
22 december 2020 |
46 min
Pete and Rob react to the big news of a 56-game NHL season, slated to begin January 13, 2021, and the new divisional alignment, which includes the North with all seven Canada teams. The guys preview each division with player rankings debates, fantasy draft strategy, projected standings and what the early rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs could look like. The guys debate how the new divisional setup impacts teams like the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres and also how the long-term injury to Nikita Kucherov affects the fantasy stock of other Tampa Bay Lightning players. Other topics discussed are the value of goalie tandems for this condensed season, the fantasy impact of the Panthers signing Anthony Duclair, Henrik Lundqvist and Oscar Klefbom being ruled out for the season and how everything has changed the top 250 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy.
2020-21 season preview: Fantasy 101 guide for beginners
14 december 2020 |
48 min
Pete and Rob set the table for the upcoming fantasy season with the annual fantasy 101 episode for beginners. The guys talk general draft strategy, including stacking, handcuffing and various player storylines like breakouts, bounce-backs, sleepers, rookies and more. They discuss basic fantasy terminology (waiver wire, average draft position, queue, category coverage, exposure, etc.), different league formats to consider playing, roster sizes and category preferences. They also identify some of the other factors to take into account in your player selections and how following NHL.com/Fantasy and the @nhlfantasy social accounts (Twitter, Instagram & Facebook) will give you an advantage leading up to draft day.
2020-21 season preview: Positional rankings debates; UFA contract years
8 december 2020 |
50 min
Pete and Rob run through the most compelling fantasy player debates ahead of the new season based on either their NHL.com/Fantasy positional rankings or fan questions. Debates include Nathan MacKinnon vs. Connor McDavid at the top, Leon Draisaitl vs. Auston Matthews, Alex Ovechkin vs. Mika Zibanejad and Brayden Point vs. Sebastian Aho. The guys make the case for a few different goalies for the No. 2 spot at the position, including Carter Hart, Tuukka Rask and Robin Lehner and weigh the value of other potential 2021 UFA goalies like Frederik Andersen, Philipp Grubauer and Jordan Binnington. Compelling defenseman debates included Cale Makar vs. Quinn Hughes, Dougie Hamilton vs. Roman Josi and Rasmus Dahlin vs. Miro Heiskanen.
2020-21 season preview: Goalie tandem rankings; position eligibility changes; improved, overlooked teams
30 november 2020 |
49 min
Pete and Rob are back after Thanksgiving to discuss Yahoo’s fantasy forward position eligibility changes and the goalie tandem rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy. They discuss players with updated positions like Steven Stamkos, Alexander Radulov, William Nylander and why teams like the Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings are attractive fantasy-wise during their rebuilds. They discuss the most improved and overlooked teams around the League, the goalie tandems of the Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals, potential breakout players like Adam Fox and Ilya Sorokin and how potential divisional realignments could alter the fantasy landscape. The guys also begin to preview the 2021 class of potential unrestricted free agents.
2020-21 season preview: Breakouts & bounce-back candidates
18 november 2020 |
53 min
Pete and Rob continue their fantasy preseason list coverage with all the potential breakouts and bounce-back players around the League. They open with the impact of Ben Bishop and Tyler Seguin being out long term and how it impacts bounce-back hopeful Alexander Radulov, breakout candidates Denis Gurianov, Roope Hintz and also the fantasy value of veteran goalie and postseason hero Anton Khudobin. The guys then discuss various teams with multiple candidates to rebound, including the San Jose Sharks (Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns), Columbus Blue Jackets (Cam Atkinson, Max Domi), and Buffalo Sabres (Taylor Hall, Jeff Skinner). Other players discussed in this episode include bounce-back defensemen Tyson Barrie, Morgan Reilly, Thomas Chabot and breakout targets Victor Olofsson, Ilya Samsonov, Charlie McAvoy, Elvis Merzlikins, Kirby Dach, Anthony Beauvillier and more.
2020-21 season preview: Sleepers & deep sleeper candidates
10 november 2020 |
58 min
Pete and Rob break down their preseason lists of sleepers and deep sleepers on NHL.com/Fantasy, identifying all the sneaky players who will be available late in drafts in standard and deeper leagues or off the waiver wire. The guys give their favorite sleeper for the upcoming season, debate the value of offseason movers Patric Hornqvist vs. Evgenii Dadonov, top 2019 NHL Draft picks Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko, Oilers forwards Jesse Puljujarvi vs. Dominik Kahun and overlooked goalies like Devan Dubnyk, Mackenzie Blackwood, Linus Ullmark and Cam Talbot. Other players discussed in this episode include Thatcher Demko, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Ryan Pulock, Nate Schmidt, Jake DeBrusk, Alex Tuch, Brandon Saad, Cody Glass, Martin Necas, Vince Dunn, Joel Kiviranta and more.
2020-21 season preview: Rookies & keeper / dynasty rankings
2 november 2020 |
59 min
Pete and Rob are back to preview the rookie class for the upcoming season and break down the top 100 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy for keeper and dynasty leagues. The guys discuss the top four rookie options, Igor Shesterkin, Alexis Lafreniere, Kirill Kaprizov and Ilya Sorokin, the value of 2020 NHL Draft picks Quinton Byfield, Tim Stuetzle and Marco Rossi and also some high-upside players from previous drafts like Nick Robertson, Bowen Byram and Trevor Zegras. They debate the staying power of defensemen Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes and Adam Fox and identify some of the other teams with fantasy appeal in long-term leagues, including the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes. They also touch on how the Buffalo Sabres’ keeper outlook has been affected by the signing of Taylor Hall and potential promotion of prospect Dylan Cozens.
2020-21 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 1.0
27 oktober 2020 |
65 min
Pete and Rob break down their first fantasy mock draft of the offseason, a 12-team, 192-player simulation for a standard league. The guys debate whether to take Nathan MacKinnon over Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at the top and discuss each position extensively and how the results compared to their top 250 player rankings. Storylines include the biggest trades and free agent signings, Sidney Crosby's value compared to some younger elite centers, the impact of the Boston Bruins injuries to Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, which goalie tandems are best to target, where to take this year’s top rookies and also how to view last year’s class, for better or worse. Follow along with the mock draft results on NHL.com/Fantasy while you listen.
Impact of Pietrangelo, Dadonov signings, Saad, Schmidt trades; early mock draft, rankings reax
20 oktober 2020 |
46 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest David Satriano to discuss all angles of the Vegas Golden Knights signing Alex Pietrangelo in free agency. The crew has the fantasy lowdown on some sneaky moves in the Colorado Avalanche acquiring Brandon Saad, the Vancouver Canucks landing Nate Schmidt and the Ottawa Senators signing Evgenii Dadonov. The guys also start looking ahead to the upcoming season with analysis of the early fantasy top 250 rankings and mock draft 1.0 on NHL.com/Fantasy and by debating the League’s best goalie tandems.
Free agency recap: Hall to Sabres, Barrie to Oilers, Krug to Blues, goalie moves
12 oktober 2020 |
49 min
Pete and Rob recap a busy first few days of NHL free agent signings. They cover all angles of Taylor Hall joining the Buffalo Sabres, including the impact on Jack Eichel and Rasmus Dahlin and where to target these players in drafts. The guys also discuss the high ceiling of Tyson Barrie joining the potent Edmonton Oilers’ first power play and what Torey Krug’s move to the St. Louis Blues means for his fantasy value. Other moves discussed are Braden Holtby to the Vancouver Canucks, Henrik Lundqvist to the Washington Capitals, Jacob Markstrom to the Calgary Flames, new goalie tandems to target and how Tyler Toffoli fits in with the Montreal Canadiens. The episode includes early stat and lineup projections and also some player comparisons for NHL.com’s rankings.
NHL Draft picks, trades reax: Lafreniere to NYR; Murray vs. Jarry; Domi to CBJ
8 oktober 2020 |
44 min
Pete and Rob are back to recap the 2020 NHL Draft’s top picks and biggest trades. They discuss the potential immediate impact of Alexis Lafreniere with the New York Rangers and how the Ottawa Senators were the big winners of the draft with two picks in the top five and the trade for a proven goalie in Matt Murray. The guys debate the value of Murray vs. former teammate Tristan Jarry, Max Domi’s upside after moving to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the bounce-back appeal of the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks and how Jesse Puljujarvi is a deep fantasy sleeper after re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers.
Nick Alberga joins, Fantasy value gained, Goalie Carousel, Rumors
1 oktober 2020 |
40 min
Rob Reese is joined by Nick Alberga to talk about the Cup Final, players that have helped their fantasy value, teams that need goalies, and trades/signings that may make sense.
Stanley Cup rolls on, Perry & Pavelski, Stamkos done, Palat's value, Laine & Krug rumors
28 september 2020 |
44 min
Rob Reese is joined by James Harding to talk about the Stanley Cup Final, Stamkos being ruled out for rest of series, Pavelski & Perry. They make their picks for Game 6 and also talk about Torey Krug, Patrik Laine and other potential free-agent moves and trades that may be coming down the pipe.
Cup Final reax; Stamkos returns, Stars adjustments, Free agent goalie carousel with Satriano
24 september 2020 |
35 min
Rob Reese is joined by David Satriano to talk about the Cup Final, the return of Stamkos, and what the Dallas Stars need to do to level the series. They also talk at length about the goalie free-agency market and try to figure out who will land where.
Cup Final early reax; Kiviranta’s long-term value; landing spots for Holtby, Pietrangelo; Kings’ bright future
21 september 2020 |
33 min
Pete and Rob are back for some early reaction to the Lightning-Stars Stanley Cup Final and a forecast for the rest of the series. The guys debate Joel Kiviranta’s long-term fantasy value after a breakout postseason, how Anton Khudobin deserves a reward for a stellar contract year and the Lightning’s recent history of bouncing back. They also discuss Steven Stamkos’ potential impact if/when he returns and look ahead to free agency (begins Oct. 9) with the best landing spots for elite defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and goalie Braden Holtby. They also give some reasons to be excited about the Kings’ direction leading up to the 2020 NHL Draft (Oct. 6-7).
Stanley Cup Final: Lightning vs. Stars preview, picks
18 september 2020 |
30 min
Pete and Rob get ready for the Stanley Cup Final by previewing the Lightning-Stars series and the biggest storylines from betting and general hockey lenses. The guys discuss key matchups and stats, X-factors, each team’s adaptability, Brayden Point’s return and the potential availability of Steven Stamkos and/or Ben Bishop down the line. The guys focus on Tyler Seguin’s bounce-back appeal, whether this will be a high or low-scoring championship series and give their leanings for Game 1 on Saturday and picks for which team will hoist the Cup. They also give shoutouts to some friends of the show who predicted this Cup Final matchup last October.
Lightning-Islanders reax, Stars’ Stanley Cup Final run; Capitals hire Laviolette; Staal traded to Sabres
17 september 2020 |
37 min
Pete and Rob are back to break down the Tampa Bay Lightning-New York Islanders series extensively ahead of Game 6 on Thursday and a potential Game 7 on Saturday, including the impact of Brayden Point’s uncertain status and how scoring depth and coaching will be the deciding factors. The guys also discuss the Dallas Stars’ run to the Stanley Cup Final, including clutch performances by Anton Khudobin, Denis Gurianov and Joel Kiviranta and how Tyler Seguin still has a much higher gear. Other topics include the disappointing ending to the Vegas Golden Knights season and the fantasy impact of the Washington Capitals hiring Peter Laviolette and the Buffalo Sabres upgrading their No. 2 center by trading for veteran Eric Staal.
Eastern & Western Conference Finals, guest: Nick Alberga
8 september 2020 |
30 min
Rob is joined by Nick Alberga to talk about the Conference Finals, the Conn Smythe race, NYI and VGK goalie situation, Tampa rolling, and the Stars finding their scoring touch.
Avalanche-Stars Game 7 preview, X-factors; series odds for Flyers, Canucks; Stamkos injury update
3 september 2020 |
40 min
Pete and Bob Bender preview Game 7 of the Avalanche-Stars series. The guys run through the big storylines, stats and questions facing each team, including Nathan MacKinnon’s opportunity on the big stage, the uncertainty surrounding Gabriel Landeskog and Ben Bishop and notable past Game 7 performers, including Andre Burakovsky and Joe Pavelski. The guys also discuss Thatcher Demko’s amazing performance to help the Canucks stave off elimination and how Vancouver and Vegas should approach the back-to-back scenario for Games 6 and 7. Other topics discussed are injury updates on Steven Stamkos, Mathew Barzal and Sean Couturier, why Josh Bailey and Semyon Varlamov are DFS targets right now for the Islanders and the value of series odds for the Canucks and Flyers in their bids to overcome 3-1 deficits.
Lightning advance; Kucherov injury; Avalanche stay alive; Bishop returns; Bruins future; best bets
1 september 2020 |
32 min
Pete and Rob react to the Lightning advancing past the Bruins despite an injury to Nikita Kucherov and the Avalanche staying alive after chasing Ben Bishop in his return. They debate Dallas’ goalie situation, the viability of Michael Hutchinson beyond a single game and how Colorado’s quick-strike offense has them confident again and right back in the series. Jensen and Reese also preview the Game 5s of the Flyers-Islanders and Golden Knights-Canucks series with key storylines, best bets and DFS picks. The guys also look ahead to a crucial offseason for Boston and how Vancouver’s young core is poised for big things in the years to come.
Bruins, Avalanche, Flyers, Canucks on brink; staying power of Islanders, Stars offenses; Kapanen trade impact
31 augusti 2020 |
33 min
Pete and Rob discuss the implications of all four playoff matchups being 3-1 series leads and which teams have the best chance to force Game 6s. They debate whether the Islanders or Stars are more likely to keep up their high-scoring ways and reflect on which teams took advantage of back-to-back scenarios over the weekend. They also touch on some unheralded fantasy producers around the League, give their best bets for Monday and break down the fantasy impact of Kasperi Kapanen being traded to the Penguins for next season.
Avalanche-Stars reax; Lightning’s explosion; Islanders’ resolve; impact of Toffoli’s return on Canucks
27 augusti 2020 |
44 min
Pete is joined by fantasy correspondent James Harding to discuss each Stanley Cup Playoff second round series. The guys react to the offensive flair of the Avalanche, who fought back against the Stars, and the Lightning, who finally ended their power-play drought, in Game 3 wins and why the Islanders are still in great position despite an overtime loss in Game 2. Others topics discussed include the impact of Tyler Toffoli’s return on the Canucks, Brayden Point’s rise to superstar status and a few reasons to be concerned about the Golden Knights. The guys then round out the show with some DFS plays, best bets for Thursday’s two-game slate and even a friendly wager involving a Seattle Kraken jersey.
Stars have Avalanche’s number; Varlamov’s shutout streak, Lightning’s bounce-back appeal, Golden Knights’ dominance
25 augusti 2020 |
35 min
Pete and Rob discuss all four Stanley Cup Playoff second round series, including whether the depleted Avalanche still have a chance against the Stars, who took a 2-0 series lead and have won all six games against Colorado this season. The guys discuss the Golden Knights’ complete roster, Semyon Varlamov’s elite play, the Islanders’ mastery of Barry Trotz’s system and the Lightning’s bounce-back appeal for Game 2. They also sprinkle in some DFS plays and discuss why the Flyers should be worries about their goal-scoring struggles.
Early second round reax; impact of Grubauer injury on Avalanche; Flyers-Islanders preview
24 augusti 2020 |
38 min
Pete is joined by NHL.com staff writer David Satriano to break down all four matchups in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and give their early leanings. The guys discuss the impact of the Philipp Grubauer and Erik Johnson injuries on the Avalanche, why the Lightning’s power play continues to struggle and preview the Flyers-Islanders series before Game 1 on Monday. They also react to impressive starts by the Stars and Golden Knights and give their player rankings for the new snake draft DFS contests on FanDuel.
Golden Knights, Lightning, Bruins, Avalanche advance; picks for remaining series; guest: Sportsnet’s Alberga
20 augusti 2020 |
43 min
Pete is joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga to bounce around the League and highlight the teams who have advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys debate whether the Capitals can mount a comeback against the Islanders, react to the Canucks’ rapid rise this postseason and discuss why the Canadiens are a legitimate threat to the Flyers. The guys also touch on the Stars-Flames series, the Blues‘ goalie situation and provide DFS picks and best bets for the upcoming games.
Stanley Cup Playoffs reax: Allen sparks Blues, vintage Bruins, DFS picks, best bets
18 augusti 2020 |
30 min
Pete and Rob discuss all the playoff series, including what has gone right & wrong for the five teams in position to advance as of Tuesday. They react to Jake Allen starting over Jordan Binnington and winning back-to-back games for the Blues against the Canucks and how the Bruins took command against the Hurricanes with a big third-period rally. The guys also give their best bets and DFS locks for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bruins' outlook with Halak; Islanders in control; impact of Svechnikov injury; guest: Harding
17 augusti 2020 |
38 min
Pete is joined by NHL.com fantasy correspondent James Harding to catch up about each Stanley Cup Playoff series. The guys react to Jaroslav Halak's win after Tuukka Rask opted out of the playoffs and how the Andrei Svechnikov injury could change the course of the Bruins-Hurricanes series. They also discuss the Islanders' success against the Capitals and whether the Blues can mount a comeback. Other topics include the Golden Knights' ongoing goalie debate, power-play struggles around the League, whether Darcy Kuemper and Joonas Korpisalo can sustain their strong play, best bets for Monday games and even a golf pick from James.
Stanley Cup Playoffs reax to opening games; fantasy impact of Rangers winning draft lottery; DFS picks, best bets
13 augusti 2020 |
36 min
Pete and Rob react to the opening games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round, including the five-overtime classic between the Lightning and Blue Jackets. They discuss what's wrong with the Dallas Stars, the New York Islanders comeback against the Washington Capitals, the bounce-back performance by the Boston Bruins and how the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche look to be on a collision course in the Western Conference. The guys also give their best bets and DFS lineup locks for the games ahead and discuss the fantasy impact of the New York Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery on likely pick Alexis Lafrenière.
Stanley Cup Playoffs first round series previews, picks
10 augusti 2020 |
36 min
Pete and Rob give their first impressions and picks for the first round matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys debate the winners of rematches like the Lightning-Blue Jackets and Bruins-Hurricanes series and whether teams like the Islanders and Canucks stand a chance against the past two championship teams in the Capitals and Blues. The guys also break down the key injury storylines and how all the matchups impact fantasy playoff pools.
Elimination weekend preview; updated series prices; guest: Action Network's Leboff
7 augusti 2020 |
33 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Action Network analyst Michael Leboff to discuss his hot start to wagering on the NHL postseason and which ways he is leaning ahead of the upcoming elimination games in the six remaining series. Mike weighs in on which underdog he thinks will close it out, his patience with the Minnesota Wild and how the Columbus Blue Jackets flipped the script in their series. The guys also discuss updated series prices, the goalie situations and long-term outlooks for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators, whether to trust the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs to bounce back and the final round-robin games to determine the top seed in each conference.
Upset appeal of Blackhawks, Canadiens; Hurricanes advance; DFS picks, best bets; guest: Wassel
6 augusti 2020 |
32 min
Pete and guest Chris Wassel break down the surprising Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens, who are on the verge of upsetting the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins. The guys also debate whether Sebastian Aho or Mika Zibanejad is the more valuable asset in keeper leagues and how high the Carolina Hurricanes ceiling could be after sweeping the Rangers. The guys also discuss the impact of Jake Muzzin’s injury on the Maple Leafs and all the fantasy and wagering trends from the other qualifying series.
Qualifiers roll on, Defense over Offense, Oilers look shaky, DFS picks
4 augusti 2020 |
31 min
Rob and Pete react to the qualifier games and round robin matchups. They are particularly interested in the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets series and debate why the Oilers have looked shaky in their first two games. They provide their top DFS targets and throw out some of their best bets for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Scheifele injury, Qualifiers discussion with Nick Alberga, DFS picks
3 augusti 2020 |
30 min
Rob and Nick react to the first qualifier games and discuss whether the Winnipeg Jets could still win the series with injuries to Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine. They debate whether Chicago and Montreal could defy the odds and win their Qualifiers matchups. Best bets and DFS locks are given for Monday’s slate and general themes are previewed for the week.
Hockey is back: Stanley Cup Final picks, Qualifiers DFS preview, exhibition game reax
30 juli 2020 |
35 min
Pete and Rob react to the first two days of exhibition games and discuss whether their opinions of teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers have changed. The guys give their Stanley Cup Final picks and DFS lineups for Saturday’s five-game slate to begin the Qualifiers. They also debate the sneaky appeal of players like Nicholas Robertson, Dylan Strome, Conor Sheary and provide wagering coverage for the first games of the postseason.
Fantasy playoff pool mock draft 2.0 analysis
27 juli 2020 |
46 min
Pete and Rob are joined by David Satriano to discuss their second fantasy hockey mock draft for pools counting the entire 24-team tournament. The guys discuss the value of Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers players, why Nathan MacKinnon went No. 1 over the Edmonton Oilers stars and various strategies for drafting defensemen, goalies and stacking teammates. The guys also discuss the status update on Corey Crawford, fallout from general manager John Chayka leaving the Arizona Coyotes and what the injury to Ilya Samsonov means for Braden Holtby’s fantasy value.
Eastern Conference preview; guest: Action Network’s Leboff
23 juli 2020 |
34 min
Pete and Rob are joined by wagering analyst Michael Leboff of Action Network to discuss his best bets for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. The guys explore some intriguing longshots to win the Stanley Cup, which teams they trust to go deep and the potential impact of the uncertainty surrounding players like Dougie Hamilton, Sidney Crosby and Carter Hart. Leboff also gives his pick for the toss-up series between the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers.
Western Conference preview; sleeper teams; guest: Harry Gagnon
20 juli 2020 |
31 min
Pete and Rob are joined by guest Harry Gagnon from Against All Odds and Odds Shark to give his wagering picks for the Western Conference. He talked about the sneaky appeal of the Arizona Coyotes, whether the Edmonton Oilers can win multiple rounds and if he thinks the Colorado Avalanche can win the Stanley Cup. The guys also discuss Harry’s Eastern Conference sleeper teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers, as well as all the news from the weekend out of training camps.
Fantasy playoff pool advice; Round Robin odds & picks; Bruins concerns; guest: Sportsnet's Alberga
17 juli 2020 |
38 min
Pete, Rob and Sportsnet's Nick Alberga dish out advice for fantasy playoff pools after all the updates from training camps this week and some tweaks to NHL.com's rankings. They give their picks based on odds for the Round Robin in the Eastern and Western Conferences and discuss the concerns surrounding David Pastrnak, Tuukka Rask and the Boston Bruins. The guys also debate the Edmonton Oilers' betting appeal, Dave Tippett's playoff pedigree and whether Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov or New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin will return more fantasy value next season.
Training camp updates; impact of Kaprizov, Sorokin signings; Stanley Cup fantasy pool advice
14 juli 2020 |
34 min
Pete and Rob are back to break down all the early storylines from training camp, including line combinations, key injury returns and players not practicing (Steven Stamkos, Corey Crawford, Max Domi, Patric Hornqvist). The guys finally get the chance to react to the Minnesota Wild signing high-end forward Kirill Kaprizov and the Islanders agreeing to terms with goalie-of-the-future Ilya Sorokin. They also discuss Edmonton and Toronto being named hub cities and compare the sneaky wagering appeal of the Oilers and Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup.
Fantasy playoff pool mock draft 1.0 for 2020 Stanley Cup
10 juli 2020 |
38 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano discuss their first mock draft for the NHL’s 24-team postseason tournament. They debate which players to take at the top, identify the teams they trust most, give their sleeper picks and react to players who went higher or lower than their NHL.com rank.
Stanley Cup pools: First and second line rankings; best bets for qualifiers
6 juli 2020 |
42 min
Pete and Rob discuss their first and second line rankings for 2020 Stanley Cup fantasy pools. The guys break down the teams that roll three strong lines like the Vegas Golden Knights, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals and how some teams that have potent first lines but depth concerns, like the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning, could run into problems. The guys also discuss how some goalie tandems and trios could pay dividends given ongoing player health concerns and identify their best bets for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.
Fantasy pool rankings: X-factors for Stanley Cup Qualifiers; guest: Sportsnet’s Alberga
29 juni 2020 |
47 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga to identify the X-factors for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. They go back-and-forth about players like Jake Guentzel, Dougie Hamilton, Kevin Fiala, Chris Kreider, Semyon Varlamov, Mike Hoffman, David Rittich and more. The guys also discuss the Penguins chances at a deep run, the Coyotes’ offensive ceiling, the Predators’ center situation and the Calgary Flames’ sneaky potential against the Winnipeg Jets.
Fantasy pool rankings: Sleeper picks for Stanley Cup Qualifiers
26 juni 2020 |
37 min
Pete and Rob are back for another episode previewing sleeper candidates for Stanley Cup fantasy pools. The guys break down underrated options like Robin Lehner, Kailer Yamamoto, Jason Zucker, Andre Burakovsky, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Jakob Chychrun and debate whether Roope Hintz and Jonathan Drouin can elevate their game on the big stage. They also discuss Sami Vatanen’s value if he returns from injury and finally debuts for the Carolina Hurricanes, the Edmonton Oilers goalie tandem of Mike Smith and Mikko Koskinen and whether Alexandar Georgiev or even Henrik Lundqvist can steal starts from rookie standout Igor Shesterkin in the postseason.
Fantasy pool rankings: Bounce-back candidates for Stanley Cup Qualifiers
22 juni 2020 |
42 min
Pete and Rob discuss bounce-back candidates for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers and entire 24-team postseason tournament. They explain their positional rankings for fantasy pools and the appeal of players like Sergei Bobrovsky, Philipp Grubauer, Alex DeBrincat and Brock Boeser. They also pinpoint players from teams that could collectively rebound from regular-season offensive struggles like the Dallas Stars (John Klingberg, Joe Pavelski) and Nashville Predators (Matt Duchene, Pekka Rinne). The guys identify some of the best active playoff goal scorers and point producers and gauge where to target players expected to return from serious injuries that have elite potential, such as Jake Guentzel, Vladimir Tarasenko and Dougie Hamilton.
Fantasy pool rankings: No. 1 pick debate; ceilings of Maple Leafs, Predators; guest: Sportsnet’s Alberga
15 juni 2020 |
49 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga to preview fantasy pool rankings for the 2020 Stanley Cup. The guys debate candidates to be taken No. 1 overall and the sneaky upside of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, two teams that have made coaching changes this season. They also discuss how home/road splits could translate to neutral-site games and whether the Montreal Canadiens can pull off the upset of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Fantasy pool rankings: Best goalies, tandems; top 10 overall debate; hidden gems
12 juni 2020 |
55 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano dive deeper into fantasy pool rankings for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. They identify the top-ranked individual goalies, team tandems and discuss the value of the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild trios. The guys also start building their top 10 overall player rankings and defenseman lists for formats that weigh deep playoff runs and name their favorite under-the-radar players to target deep in drafts. They also debate various players (Patrick Kane vs. Mark Stone; Jacob Markstrom vs. Philipp Grubauer) and identify which coaches are most worthy of trust in big games.
Early fantasy playoff pool rankings, players to target; guest: James Harding
8 juni 2020 |
37 min
Pete and Rob are joined by NHL.com fantasy correspondent James Harding to discuss their early player rankings for playoff pools. The guys identify strategies for different formats and potential difference-makers in the Eastern and Western Conference. They debate the Edmonton Oilers' chances of winning multiple rounds, Vladimir Tarasenko vs. Mikko Rantanen in a playoff pool and whether breakout players like Bryan Rust, Tony DeAngelo and Neal Pionk can carry it over to the postseason. James also gives his take on the New York Islanders' postseason outlook.
Seeding Round Robin preview; Stars' appeal to win Stanley Cup; guest: Chris Wassel
5 juni 2020 |
34 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Chris Wassel, host of Fantasy Hockey X, to discuss Stanley Cup odds and preview the eight teams in the Seeding Round Robin of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys discuss which team in each conference has the most to gain from the round-robin, whether the St. Louis Blues will repeat as champions, the impact of Steven Stamkos' likely return on the Tampa Bay Lightning and why the Dallas Stars are undervalued from a betting standpoint. The guys also break down the Philadelphia Flyers' ceiling this postseason and goalie situations for the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights.
Early Qualifying Round series odds & picks, Stanley Cup odds; guest: Satriano
1 juni 2020 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are joined by David Satriano to digest the Qualifying Round odds and give heir early picks, value plays and best bets. The guys discuss why the Rangers, Jets and Oilers are likely to advance, dive deep into toss-up series like Islanders-Panthers and Predators-Coyotes and dish out some appealing wagering odds. They also debate value picks to win the Stanley Cup based on odds released after the Return to Play Plan announcement and their best series bets.
Return to Play Plan - Initial reaction, Qualifying Round matchups; guest: Sportsnet's Alberga
26 maj 2020 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Sportsnet's Nick Alberga for an early 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs preview and reaction to the NHL's Return to Play Plan announcement. The guys banter about the 24-team tournament, including each Qualifying Round matchup, their early leanings in each series and key storylines. The guys discuss potential upsets in the Qualifying Round, players who could return from injuries, goalie tandems, the Seeding Round Robin and general betting strategies for this modified postseason format.
Dark horse teams in possible 24-team playoff; importance of youth, injury returns if season restarts
18 maj 2020 |
33 min
Pete and Rob are joined by David Satriano to discuss the storylines that would surround a potential 24-team Stanley Cup Playoff format and which teams could be dark horses that may have not been in the postseason under normal circumstances. They banter about teams that have gone through adversity and injuries like the Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, young teams that could spring an upset like the New York Rangers and hungry teams with something to prove like the Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys also debate whether the Chicago Blackhawks could stand a chance if they sneak into the playoffs.
Fantasy impact of Lehtonen to Maple Leafs, Denisenko to Panthers; Lafrenière's upside; Stanley Cup odds; guest: Nick Alberga
11 maj 2020 |
46 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Sportsnet's Nick Alberga to discuss recent signings around the League, including Mikko Lehtonen to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Grigory Denisenko to the Florida Panthers and Alexander Romanov to the Montreal Canadiens. The guys discuss where to consider drafting likely top pick Alexis Lafraniere in fantasy and his possible landing spots, potential restart storylines surrounding the NHL Draft and Stanley Cup Playoffs and updated championship odds. Other topics include the Matt Murray vs. Tristan Jarry trade debate, injury updates surrounding the sneaky Columbus Blue Jackets and which Canadian team is most likely to end the country's Cup drought.
Fantasy impact of signings from Europe: Melnichuk to Sharks, Annunen to Avalanche; Sorokin’s upside vs. Shesterkin, Samsonov
4 maj 2020 |
33 min
Pete Jensen is back with Rob Reese to catch up on some long-term fantasy developments, including notable NHL signings from overseas like goalie prospects Alexei Melnichuk (San Jose Sharks), Justus Annunen (Colorado Avalanche) and defenseman Mikko Lehtonen (Toronto Maple Leafs). The guys discuss the high upside of goalie Ilya Sorokin if he signs with the New York Islanders, injury updates on Steven Stamkos, Chris Kreider and the top five call-ups of the NHL season.
Keeper and Dynasty League analysis; Formats, drafting strategy, top targets.
24 april 2020 |
35 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and David Satriano are joined by Waiver Wire James Harding to discuss Keeper and Dynasty Leagues. They break down their top targets and drafting strategy. They discuss the value of Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko, Igor Shesterkin, Ilya Samsonov, Carter Hart, Ilya Sorokin, Kirill Kaprizov and others.
Fantasy Pause Hangout; Keeper league targets, Byfuglien’s status, Sorokin’s value
17 april 2020 |
43 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and David Satriano chat about their top keeper league targets, Dustin Byfuglien’s status and Sorokin’s potential jump to the NHL.
Fantasy matchups for Stanley Cup Playoffs based on points percentage; Seth Jones injury update; greatest moments bracket picks
6 april 2020 |
52 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by guests David Satriano of NHL.com and Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to rap about fantasy hockey during the pause and identify what the postseason matchups would look like if they were based strictly on team points percentage. The guys also discuss the injury update on Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones, this year's rookie class (for better or worse), varying expectations for the New York Rangers moving forward, picks for NHL.com’s “Greatest Moments of NHL Season ... So Far” bracket and more.
Fantasy roundup at pause in season; Guentzel, Hamilton injury updates; MVPs, surprises, best pickup
30 mars 2020 |
37 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese check in during the NHL's pause to reflect on the season to date and some of the best fantasy hockey storylines. They debate recent fantasy poll questions like best waiver-wire pickup, goalie tandem, category coverage asset and most valuable player to his team. The guys also react to injury updates on elite forward Jake Guentzel and defenseman Dougie Hamilton, their top 250 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy and discuss all the teams that could be at full strength after the pause.
Fantasy impact of MacKinnon injury, Rielly's return; Boeser vs. Toffoli
10 mars 2020 |
33 min
Pete and Rob discuss the injury to elite center Nathan MacKinnon and what it could mean for the Colorado Avalanche and his fantasy owners. The guys also discuss the value of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly and Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek upon their expected returns and the Brock Boeser vs. Tyler Toffoli debate for the Vancouver Canucks after some good news on the Boeser injury front. Pete, Rob and Bob Bender then dive into the Tuesday slate and give their DFS plays and best bets, including an intriguing hockey/college basketball parlay.
Advice for start of fantasy playoffs; goalie debates on Saros, Shesterkin, Jarry; Mrazek's upcoming return
9 mars 2020 |
35 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by waiver wire James Harding to discuss goalie decisions for the fantasy playoffs involving Juuse Saros, Igor Shesterkin, Tristan Jarry, Alex Stalock, Calvin Petersen and more. The guys debate whether to trust Petr Mrazek ahead of his upcoming return for the Carolina Hurricanes this week and identify replacement options on defense for injured Victor Hedman and Cale Makar. Pete and Rob then break down the Monday slate and identify which team had the biggest letdown over the weekend.
Zibanejad's 5-goal game; fantasy pickups from Wild, Blackhawks; Avalanche's Stanley Cup hopes
6 mars 2020 |
38 min
Pete and Rob are joined by David Satriano for reaction to Mika Zibanejad's five-goal game and some context on the New York Rangers' offensive explosion this season. The guys explore fantasy options from surprising contenders in the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks, including Alex Stalock, Zach Parise, Dylan Strome, Duncan Keith and Corey Crawford. The guys also discuss the Philadelphia Flyers' winning streak, respond to a listener who said that they don't believe in the Colorado Avalanche and preview the Friday and Saturday slates.
Fantasy playoff preview: Stamkos, Stone, Kreider injury replacements, schedule notes, fan questions
2 mars 2020 |
49 min
Pete and Rob preview the fantasy hockey playoffs, which begin this week in some leagues, with waiver wire pickups, schedule notes, line trends and more. They discuss injury replacements for valuable forwards Steven Stamkos, Mark Stone and Chris Kreider, answer fan questions about players from around the League and revisit the Stanley Cup Playoff picture after a wild weekend.
Georgiev's fantasy success, Rangers' playoff ceiling; Granlund bouncing back; Carolina goalie situation; Stanley Cup odds
28 februari 2020 |
41 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss the New York Rangers dominance this calendar year, including how they are riding the hot hand with Alexandar Georgiev in the absence of injured rookie Igor Shesterkin and not playing veteran Henrik Lundqvist. The guys also break down Mikael Granlund's staying power after a slow start, react to updated Stanley Cup championship odds, the Carolina Hurricanes' goalie situation and preview the Friday and Saturday slates with best bets and DFS picks.
Kase's upside with Bruins; Martinez's hot start with Golden Knights; Hart vs. Samsonov keeper debate; goalie pickups with Satriano
27 februari 2020 |
39 min
Pete Jensen and David Satriano discuss the value of Ondrej Kase ahead of his Boston Bruins debut and the strong category coverage of Alec Martinez since joining the Vegas Golden Knights. Pete and Davey take sides on the Carter Hart-Ilya Samsonov debate for keeper leagues, identify goalies to pick up after injuries to Jacob Markstrom and Igor Shesterkin and discuss Mackenzie Blackwood's quiet success. The guys also give their best bets and DFS lineups for the 10-game Thursday slate.
NHL Trade Deadline fantasy impact, winners/losers: Athanasiou, Trocheck, Lehner, Kase, Kovalchuk & more
24 februari 2020 |
41 min
NHL.com's Pete Jensen and Rob Reese break down all the moves leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, including how Andreas Athanasiou could fit well with elite center Connor McDavid for the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes upgrades in Vincent Trocheck and Sami Vatanen. The guys discuss the rest-of-season value of Robin Lehner with the Vegas Golden Knights, Jean-Gabriel Pageau with the New York Islanders, Ondrej Kase with the Boston Bruins, Ilya Kovalchuk with the Washington Capitals and many other players on the move.
NHL Trade Deadline preview: players to target, team needs, buyers/sellers; guest: Satriano
20 februari 2020 |
38 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by David Satriano to preview the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline, which is Monday, Feb. 24. The guys discuss potential landing spots for trade candidates around the League, including Chris Kreider, J.G. Pageau, Ilya Kovalchuk, Jeff Petry, Robin Lehner, Erik Gustafsson and Rasmus Ristolainen, as well as glaring needs for contending teams like the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders. The guys also discuss the New York Rangers' stance at the deadline, break down the Alec Martinez trade to the Vegas Golden Knights and give their DFS picks and best bets for Thursday's slate.
Fantasy impact of Toffoli trade to Canucks; Wassel on Coleman to Lightning; Rantanen, Karlsson injuries; waiver wire
18 februari 2020 |
40 min
Pete and Rob break down all the angles of the trade that sent Tyler Toffoli to the Vancouver Canucks, including his lineup placement, which players to drop for him and where the Los Angeles Kings go from here. The guys are joined by DFS expert Chris Wassel, who breaks down the Blake Coleman trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning and reacts to injury news around the League. The guys debate the value of Toffoli and Coleman, give replacement options for Mikko Rantanen, Philipp Grubauer and Erik Karlsson and also their DFS plays and best bets for the Tuesday slate.
Weber and Radulov replacements, Oloffson returns, Thursday big board analysis and DFS plays
13 februari 2020 |
40 min
Rob Reese and David Satriano discuss the best players to pick up on the waiver wire for Weber and Radulov owners. They banter about their best Stanley Cup winner value picks, and break down the Thursday slate with their best bets and top DFS plays.
Fantasy impact of Zucker trade to Penguins; Kadri injury replacements; return of Mantha, Karlsson
11 februari 2020 |
43 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese break down all angles of the Jason Zucker trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins, including what it means for Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup chances and the Minnesota Wild's rebuild. The guys take fan questions on which players to drop for Zucker in fantasy and discuss the tight Eastern Conference playoff picture. Pete and Rob give their best bets and DFS picks for the big Tuesday slate and discuss the return of Anthony Mantha, William Karlsson and replacements for injured Nazem Kadri.
Fantasy impact of Campbell trade to Maple Leafs; Seth Jones, Boeser, Radulov injuries; waiver wire with Harding
10 februari 2020 |
39 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by waiver wire James Harding to discuss injury replacements for Seth Jones, Brock Boeser and Alexander Radulov and the top players available at each position. The guys also react to Jack Campbell being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the upcoming returns of Carter Hart, Darcy Kuemper and Oliver Ekman-Larsson and give their best bets and DFS plays for Monday.
Fantasy impact of Andersen injury; Pavelski's resurgence; Boeser vs. Gaudreau; Tuesday picks
4 februari 2020 |
35 min
Pete Jensen is joined by goalie master David Satriano to discuss the injury to Frederik Andersen of the Toronto Maple Leafs and offer potential replacements, including outside options Brian Elliott, James Reimer and Alexandar Georgiev. Pete and Dave also debate the value of Brock Boeser and Johnny Gaudreau for the rest of the season and whether to drop Matt Duchene for surging Joe Pavelski. The guys also give their best bets and DFS picks for the big Tuesday slate.
Oilers, Blackhawks secondary scorers, Hertl replacements, Islanders recall Bellows, waiver wire with Harding
3 februari 2020 |
40 min
Pete Jensen is joined by NHL.com fantasy correspondent James Harding to discuss the latest waiver wire trends, including the value of secondary scorers with elite linemates, such as Kailer Yamamoto and Josh Archibald of the Edmonton Oilers and Brandon Saad and Kirby Dach of the Chicago Blackhawks. The guys debate which of those teams is more intriguing in fantasy and discuss goalie pickups around the League, replacements for injured San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl and more. Pete then breaks down the Monday slate with injury updates and also gives his take on whether Kieffer Bellows can boost the Islanders offense.
Fantasy mailbag with Sportsnet's Nick Alberga; Pacific Division & conference title odds; Kassian's new contract
30 januari 2020 |
60 min
Pete Jensen is joined by guest Nick Alberga, fantasy writer for Sportsnet and host of the Unmuzzled podcast, to discuss all the relevant topics around the League. The guys discuss the surprising value of Zack Kassian and his new contract with the Edmonton Oilers, replacement options for injured Linus Ullmark and preview the Thursday and Friday slates with DFS picks and best bets. The guys also field a bunch of fan questions and give their take on the latest wagering odds in the tight Pacific Division and for both conference titles with an early look ahead to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Fantasy impact of Skinner returning; Sandin's upside; Canucks' success; fan questions
28 januari 2020 |
29 min
Pete Jensen and NHL.com staff writer Brett Amadon discuss Jeff Skinner's return, including multiple fan questions about the goal-scoring left wing, and the Buffalo Sabres' appeal in the coming weeks with a home-heavy, favorable schedule. They also discuss the fantasy potential of Rasmus Sandin after Jake Muzzin's return, Jake Virtanen's success on a line with Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller, the keeper-league debate between Cale Makar and Elvis Merzlikins and preview the Tuesday and Wednesday slates.
Fantasy All-Star Weekend reax, value of Justin Williams, waiver wire, second-half sleepers with Harding, schedule notes
27 januari 2020 |
36 min
Pete Jensen and David Satriano are back from NHL All-Star Weekend and react off player analysis of their teammates and fantasy-relevant trends. Waiver wire James Harding joins the program to discuss Justin Williams’ upside with the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as second-half sleeper and breakout candidates. Pete and Davey then run through some important schedule notes and give their DFS picks and best bets for Monday's slate.
Fantasy impact of Golden Knights' coaching change, injuries to Rask, Hart; guest picker: Eric Young, WWE
16 januari 2020 |
36 min
Pete Jensen and David Satriano discuss players who can benefit from the Vegas Golden Knights’ coaching change from Gerard Gallant to Peter DeBoer and give replacement options for injured goalies Tuukka Rask and Carter Hart. The guys are also joined by WWE wrestler and fantasy hockey analyst Eric Young, who hosts the Four Stacked Lines podcast for The Athletic, and give their straight-up picks for the 13-game Thursday slate.
Impact of Crosby returning, Rielly injury replacements, fan questions
14 januari 2020 |
42 min
Pete and Rob discuss the impact of Sidney Crosby returning on the fantasy value of his Pittsburgh Penguins teammates. They also identify replacements for injured defenseman Morgan Rielly, including in-house options and some outside of Toronto. The guys also talk stacking strategies, the ceiling of the Florida Panthers, sneaky teams in the second half and answer fan questions about players from around the League.
Waiver wire pickups with Harding, Talbot vs. Dell, Rust's sell-high appeal
13 januari 2020 |
26 min
Pete and Rob are joined by waiver wire James Harding to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' line combinations ahead of Sidney Crosby's upcoming return, including whether you should sell high on breakout wing Bryan Rust and stream Dominik Kahun. They debate the rest-of-season value of goalies Cam Talbot and Aaron Dell, whether Ilya Kovalchuk can keep up his strong start with the Montreal Canadiens and all the storylines surrounding the big Islanders-Rangers matchup.
Must-add Rangers, Rinne’s goalie goal, Grubauer vs. Francouz, weekend DFS picks, best bets
10 januari 2020 |
35 min
Pete is joined by NHL.com staff writer Brett Amadon to catch up on topics around the League, including the value of Tony DeAngelo after his five-point game and Igor Shesterkin’s emergence as the New York Rangers goalie of the present and future. The guys also discuss whether Pekka Rinne’s goalie goal should count in fantasy, the Pavel Francouz vs. Philipp Grubauer goalie debate and run through the Friday and Saturday slates with players to watch, DFS picks and best bets.
Couture injury impact & replacements, Russian rookie goalies, Gallagher’s return, fan questions
9 januari 2020 |
31 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano break down the injury to Logan Couture, whether the San Jose Sharks can withstand his absence and replacement options. They dissect the value of Russian goalies Ilya Samsonov and Igor Shesterkin moving forward, what Brendan Gallagher’s return means for Montreal Canadiens players like Ilya Kovalchuk and Nick Suzuki and give best bets and DFS picks for Thursday’s 11-game slate.
Fantasy impact of Predators' coaching change; guest picker: Jackie Redmond
7 januari 2020 |
41 min
Pete and Rob react to the Nashville Predators firing Peter Laviolette and replacing him with John Hynes and discuss which players could improve in fantasy after this move. The guys give their best bets and DFS picks for Tuesday's 12-game slate and are joined by NHL Network and Puck Culture podcast host Jackie Redmond as a guest picker.
Fantasy impact of Kovalchuk to Habs, Rangers recalling Shesterkin, waiver wire, DFS picks, best bets
6 januari 2020 |
32 min
Pete and Rob break down the fantasy value of Ilya Kovalchuk after he signed with the Montreal Canadiens and goalie prospect Igor Shesterkin, who has been recalled by the New York Rangers. They also run through waiver wire targets around the League and give their DFS picks and best bets for Monday.
Guentzel, Kuemper injury replacements, Leafs line changes, second half strategy
2 januari 2020 |
34 min
Pete, Rob and guest David Satriano are back from the holiday break to discuss the biggest fantasy storylines, including injuries to Jake Guentzel, Darcy Kuemper, Brendan Gallagher and others. The guys also discuss line changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs, other season-long developments at the halfway point of the season and give their Thursday DFS lineups and best bets.
Holiday special: Fantasy MVP debate, second half preview with Alberga
19 december 2019 |
43 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Nick Alberga of Sportsnet and the Unmuzzled podcast before the holiday break to debate the fantasy overall MVP, all the biggest storylines and preview the second half of the season. The guys go through buy-low and sell-high candidates, players to targets in contract years, updated Stanley Cup odds, goalie tandems and more.
Fantasy impact of Taylor Hall trade on Coyotes, Devils, Tuesday DFS picks & best bets with Wassel
17 december 2019 |
40 min
Pete and Rob are joined by DFS guru Chris Wassel to discuss the fantasy fallout from the big Taylor Hall trade. They run through which Arizona Coyotes players should benefit, potential line combinations and who could take on bigger roles for the overlooked New Jersey Devils. The guys also run through DFS plays and best bets for the 11-game Tuesday slate.
Fantasy trade proposals for Taylor Hall, Duclair's value, waiver wire, Monday DFS picks & best bets
16 december 2019 |
35 min
Pete and Rob are joined by Waiver Wire James Harding to talk about Anthony Duclair's hot streak, trending goalies and more season-long targets. The guys also discuss the Taylor Hall trade rumors, where you should draw the line in fantasy trade offers and give their best bets and DFS lineups for Monday.
Weekend preview, Jarry’s shutouts, top 200 rankings analysis, DFS picks, best bets
13 december 2019 |
40 min
Pete Jensen and David Satriano discuss the latest top 200 rankings, with additions including Pavel Francouz, Alexandar Georgiev, Anthony Duclair and Mats Zuccarello. The guys also react to Tristan Jarry’s string of shutouts, the first games for the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars after their coaching changes and give their best bets and DFS targets for the Friday and Saturday slates.
Fantasy impact of Sharks firing DeBoer, Dahlin update, best bets, DFS picks for Thursday with Satriano
12 december 2019 |
41 min
Pete and Rob are joined by goalie master David Satriano to discuss what has gone wrong with the San Jose Sharks and players to target after their coaching change from Peter DeBoer to Bob Boughner. The guys also discuss the Buffalo Sabres' growing fantasy appeal, upcoming return of Rasmus Dahlin and preview the 12-game Thursday slate with DFS picks and best bets.
Fantasy impact of Stars firing Montgomery, Flames resurgence, DFS picks, best bets for Tuesday
10 december 2019 |
40 min
Pete and Rob discuss the buy-low fantasy appeal of Dallas Stars forwards after their coaching change and whether their defensive system will change. The guys also react to the Philadelphia Flyers losing Travis Konecny to injury, the Calgary Flames’ bounce-back stretch, Zack Kassian’s return for the Edmonton Oilers and give DFS picks and best bets for the 12-game Tuesday slate.
Waiver Wire James, Jarry or Georgiev, Grubauer injury, DFS strategy, best bets, value spots
9 december 2019 |
32 min
Rob and Pete are joined by Waiver Wire James Harding, who breaks down all the top waiver wire targets, provides some critical goalie advice and finds some value in the Islanders/Lightning game on Monday night. The guys break down the Monday slate, discuss the latest injury concerns for the Colorado Avalanche and give their DFS lineups, best bets and value plays for Monday.
Surprising teams, return of Landeskog, Strome, Lightning’s struggles, weekend best bets, DFS picks
6 december 2019 |
36 min
Pete and Rob discuss the fantasy implications of some surprising teams around the NHL, including the Wild and road warrior Coyotes, the return of Gabriel Landeskog and Dylan Strome from injuries and Andrei Vasilevskiy’s struggles for the Lightning. The guys also break down the Friday and Saturday slates with must-watch games, DFS picks and best bets.
Devils coaching change, goalie streaming options, Thursday DFS picks & best bets
5 december 2019 |
36 min
Pete and Rob are joined by goalie master David Satriano to discuss streaming options, including Tristan Jarry and Linus Ullmark, Artemi Panarin’s return to Columbus and the fantasy impact of the Devils firing John Hynes. The guys also give their DFS picks and best bets for the big Thursday slate.
Guest: Nick Alberga, Buy low/Sell high candidates, Leafs & Avs lines, Bobrovsky’s struggles, best bets, value picks, DFS plays
3 december 2019 |
38 min
Rob and Pete are joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga, he talks about his top buy low/sell high candidates, Taylor Hall’s issues, Bobrovsky’s struggles, the Leafs and Avs line combos and gives his best bets and top DFS plays.
Waiver Wire analysis, Werenski injury, Avalanche lines, DFS plays and best bets
2 december 2019 |
30 min
Rob and Pete are joined by Waiver Wire James Harding, he talks about the Avalanche line combinations, the impact of Werenski’s injury, and his top waiver wire targets. Rob and Pete provide their top waiver wire targets, discuss the value to target with the Minnesota Wild and the Devils demise.
Thanksgiving Eve preview, Saros' value, DFS picks, best bets with Satriano
26 november 2019 |
31 min
Rob and Pete are joined by Davey Satriano to break down the Tuesday and Wednesday slate of games. They banter about Juuse Saros, Bryan Rust, Jonathan Toews, Ryan & Dylan Strome and provide their top DFS targets and best bets.
Waiver Wire James, top targets, Subban’s struggles, DFS plays, best bets.
25 november 2019 |
33 min
Rob and Pete welcome in Waiver Wire James Harding to dissect the waiver wire and discuss the top options to target. The guys banter about PK Subban’s struggles and wonder whether it’s time to cut the cord on him. Plus, DFS plays and best bets for the Monday slate of games.
Fantasy impact of Maple Leafs firing Mike Babcock, Thursday DFS picks, best bets with Wassel
21 november 2019 |
38 min
NHL.com's Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by DFS guru Chris Wassel to discuss the fantasy fallout from the Maple Leafs firing Mike Babcock and replacing him with Sheldon Keefe and what the coaching change means for players like Auston Matthews and Tyson Barrie. The guys also discuss Evander Kane’s return to Las Vegas and give their DFS locks and best bets for the 13-game slate.
Waiver wire analysis, top targets, schedule quirks, DFS targets and best bets.
18 november 2019 |
24 min
Rob and Pete welcome in James Harding to analyze the waiver wire and discuss who should be targeted heading into the week. They break down the week’s quirky schedule, top teams to target, DFS players to target and best bets for Monday.
Draisaitl/McDavid/MacKinnon debate, Mad-Man Geno, Fri/Sat DFS plays and best bets
15 november 2019 |
37 min
Rob and Pete run through all the fantasy storylines, including the run that Draisaitl and McDavid are on, MacKinnon’s worth, and Geno Malkin’s mission. Plus, the discuss their top Friday and Saturday DFS plays and best bets.
Sidney Crosby replacements, waiver wire gems, Thursday DFS plays & best bets
14 november 2019 |
31 min
Rob, Pete and Davey discuss how fantasy owners can replace Sidney Crosby, toss out some hidden waiver wire gems, and break down the Thursday slate of games, providing their top DFS plays and best bets.
Marner replacements, top waiver wire adds, Tuesday DFS plays & best bets
12 november 2019 |
27 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by Waiver Wire James Harding to discuss Mitch Marner replacement options, Sidney Crosby fill-ins, and his best waiver wire additions for this week. Rob and Pete break down the Tuesday slate, and give their top DFS plays and best bets.
Weekend preview, top targets, Pete’s hidden player gems, DFS plays & best bets
8 november 2019 |
29 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen break down the Friday and Saturday slate of games, banter about their top waiver wire targets and toss out their best DFS plays and best bets for Friday and Saturday.
Klingberg, Letang injuries, Philly Joel, DFS picks & best bets
7 november 2019 |
31 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by David Satriano to preview the 11-game Thursday slate, including replacements for injured John Klingberg and Kris Letang, Joel Farabee’s prime role for the Flyers, whether the Penguins can end the Islanders’ winning streak and more.
Tavares’ return for Maple Leafs, Islanders’ sustainability, DFS locks, best bets with Wassel
5 november 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by DFS guru Chris Wassel to discuss the sustainability of the Islanders, John Tavares’ return for the Maple Leafs, whether you should dare to pick against the dominant Bruins, the new Svechnikov-Aho duo and more. Pete and Rob also run through their lineup locks and best bets for Tuesday’s 11-game slate.
Waiver wire targets, Lundqvist vs. Georgiev, Monday’s DFS analysis & best bets
4 november 2019 |
24 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by James Harding to discuss the top waiver wire targets heading into the week. They banter about Ryan Strome, Derick Brassard, quality streaming options, and Monday’s DFS plays and best bets.
Hedman injury, top-line pickups, Canucks power play, weekend DFS advice & best bets
1 november 2019 |
31 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined again by goalie master David Satriano to break down the Friday and Saturday slates with best bets and DFS targets. They discuss the injury to Victor Hedman, value of new top-liners Nazem Kadri and Sammy Blais, upcoming returns of Evgeni Malkin and John Tavares, Vancouver’s red-hot power play and more.
Replacing Landeskog, Tarasenko, Blackhawks’ bounce-back appeal, Tuesday DFS picks & best bets
29 oktober 2019 |
33 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by David Satriano to discuss replacements for injured Gabriel Landeskog and Vladimir Tarasenko, whether the Blackhawks will improve with their new line combinations and best bets and DFS locks for the nine-game Tuesday slate.
Waiver wire targets, Tarasenko & Zibanejad injuries, Islanders value, Monday’s best bets
28 oktober 2019 |
23 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by James Harding to dissect the waiver wire and the best players and teams to target heading into the week. They discuss the Islanders value, Tarasenko & Zibanejad replacements, and the Flyers goalie situation. They also discuss the 2-game Monday slate.
Buy low/sell high with Alberga, Hischier's return, Klingberg’s struggles, weekend picks
25 oktober 2019 |
39 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga to discuss whether to buy low on Tyson Barrie and sell high on Evander Kane. They also address Nico Hischier’s return from injury, the Avalanche’s lines without Mikko Rantanen, John Klingberg’s slow start and give DFS picks and best bets for the weekend ahead.
Martin Jones options, Rantanen strategy, DFS plays & best bets for Thursday
24 oktober 2019 |
27 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen deep dive on Mikko Rantanen replacement options, provide advice on how to handle a struggling Martin Jones, and give their best bets and DFS plays for Thursday.
Rantanen injury replacements; best bets, DFS picks for Tuesday
22 oktober 2019 |
29 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by David Satriano to break down the 10-game Tuesday slate and give their best bets and DFS lineups. They identify potential injury replacements for Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, players due for a goal and various waiver wire options.
Waiver wire adds/drops, Barkov injury, Coyotes value, DFS plays & best bets
21 oktober 2019 |
29 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by “Waiver Wire James” Harding to discuss the best players to target and the week’s schedule. They chat about how to tap into the Coyotes, Paul Stastny vs. Adam Henrique, and Barkov’s injury. Plus, DFS plays and best bets for Monday’s slate of games
Tavares replacement options, Stars issues, waiver wire, DFS plays
18 oktober 2019 |
23 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by Jonathan Baron to discuss the John Tavares and Elias Lindholm injuries and waiver wire targets. Plus, DFS players to target and best bets heading into the weekend.
Slate breakers, Thursday DFS plays, best bets & season-long advice
17 oktober 2019 |
21 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by David Satriano. They break down the Thursday slate of games and give their top DFS plays and best bets for the evening, and give you their season-long advice, including goalies to drop/add, and some under the radar targets.
Fan questions, rookie goalies, Tuesday picks and best bets
15 oktober 2019 |
21 min
NHL.com's Pete Jensen and Rob Reese go around the League to discuss picks and strategies for Tuesday, answer mailbag questions, debate the value of rookie goalies Ilya Samsonov and Thatcher Demko and whether to drop players from the struggling Devils.
Waiver wire adds with James Harding, goalie rankings debate, schedule analysis
14 oktober 2019 |
25 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese, Pete Jensen and Brett Amadon are joined by James Harding to discuss the top waiver wire picks ups for the week ahead. They debate the latest goalie rankings and also look ahead to this week’s schedule and weigh in on their top teams to target this week.
James Neal sustainability, buy low/sell high candidates, top DFS plays & best bets
10 oktober 2019 |
29 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by David Satriano to discuss the latest waiver wire additions, buy low/sell high candidates, top DFS picks and best bets. They debate the sustainability of James Neal, wonder what’s up with the Sharks and try not to overreact to the early season results.
Waiver Wire adds with James Harding, DFS targets for Mon & Tue
7 oktober 2019 |
25 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by James Harding to dissect the waiver wire and provide his top players to pick up. Plus, DFS targets for Monday and Tuesday.
Waiver Wire adds, Goalie Master, Fri & Sat picks and plays
4 oktober 2019 |
25 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by David Satriano, they whip around the league and give you their advice on who to pick up on the waiver wire, top DFS targets and best bets for Friday & Saturday.
Lineup locks, John Isner, top picks
3 oktober 2019 |
30 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by colleague Brett Amadon to run thru the Thursday slate of games and John Isner hops on the line to talk about his best bets for the season and Carolina Hurricanes.
Preseason injuries and standout players, DFS advice for opening week
30 september 2019 |
26 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by Chris Wassel to discuss some of the key injuries in the preseason and their impact, general DFS advice for early season games and lineup locks for opening night.
2019-20 season preview: Potpourri 2.0 with Nick Alberga
26 september 2019 |
33 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen are joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga to discuss a plethora of topics heading into the 2019-20 season, including the Justin Faulk trade, draft strategy for Brayden Point, their most recent mock draft, the Winnipeg Jets, Brock Boeser’s concussion, Alex Nylander, Brady Tkachuk, etc.
2019-20 season preview: Best bets & player props with Harry Gagnon
24 september 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen welcome in Harry Gagnon from the Against all Odds podcast and Oddsshark.com to talk about his best bets and player props for the 2019-20 NHL season.
2019-20 season preview: Point projections and goalie wins
19 september 2019 |
46 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by NHL.com staff writer David Satriano to discuss point projections including forwards and defensemen and goalie win totals.
2019-20 season preview: Fantasy 101 for beginners
12 september 2019 |
38 min
Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by NHL.com Editor in Chief Bill Price to discuss draft strategies for beginners, including stacking, goalie advice, league types, schedule trends, stat categories and more.
2019-20 season preview: Mock Draft 2.0
11 september 2019 |
44 min
NHL.com’s Rob Reese and Pete Jensen welcome fellow NHL.com colleague Brett Amadon to the pod to discuss their Mock Draft 2.0. They debate who’s the top goalie on the board and provide their top under the radar players to target. They project the fantasy production for Evgeni Malkin, Semyon Varlamov, Tuukka Rask, Auston Matthews, etc. and discuss their reasoning for all their draft picks.
2019-20 season preview: Potpourri with Nick Alberga
29 augusti 2019 |
34 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Nick Alberga to discuss a potpourri of topics, including keeper league targets, players in contract years, sleeper goalies, over/under team point totals, player rankings, category coverage and much more.
2019-20 season preview: Breakout Candidates with Mike Zeisberger
27 augusti 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Mike Zeisberger to discuss the top breakout candidates to target in drafts.
2019-20 season preview: Sleepers & Deep Sleepers
26 augusti 2019 |
30 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Chris Wassel to discuss fantasy sleepers and deep sleepers to target in drafts.
2019-20 season preview: Scott Pianowski’s Yahoo rankings
21 augusti 2019 |
35 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Yahoo’s Scott Pianowski to break down his 2019-20 player rankings. They debate Jordan Binnington’s value, Tom Wilson’s rank and Cale Makar’s upside. The conversation includes some sleepers to keep an eye on and teams that may be undervalued going into the season.
2019-20 season preview: Mock Draft 1.0
6 augusti 2019 |
55 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen, Rob Reese and David Satriano break down the results of their first off-season fantasy mock draft with reaction to players who were taken too high/low, various strategies, stacking options, potential late-round steals and more. They debate the top players at each position and give their takeaways from all 16 rounds.
2019-20 season preview: Rookies with Cam Robinson
5 augusti 2019 |
28 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss rookies with Cam Robinson. They debate Jack Hughes vs. Kaapo Kakko and discuss Cale Makar’s point projection, rookie goalies, top rookie sleepers and where to target them in drafts.
2019-20 season preview: Coaching Changes with Dan Rosen
31 juli 2019 |
33 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss the impact of all the coaching changes with Dan Rosen. They discuss the players who will benefit most in Florida, how Dave Tippett will impact Connor McDavid’s production and who has the most fantasy appeal on the Flyers and Sabres. They debate whether or not Ralph Krueger will be a good fit in Buffalo, Carter Hart’s ceiling, Aaron Ekblad’s upside and where Mikko Koskinen should be taken in drafts.
2019-20 season preview: Bounce-back candidates with Mike Kelly
30 juli 2019 |
30 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss bounce-back candidates for the 2019-20 season with Mike Kelly, analyst for TSN, NHL Network and The Point Hockey. The guys discuss players like Patrik Laine, Jaden Schwartz, P.K. Subban, Matt Murray, Henrik Lundqvist, William Nylander and more. Pete and Rob also give their top 3 bounce-back picks and discuss the over/under on points for the Ducks.
Free agency signings and trades
2 juli 2019 |
46 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by David Satriano to discuss all of the free agent signings and their fantasy implications. They chat about the Phil Kessel/Alex Galchenyuk and Tyson Barrie/Nazem Kadri trades and break down what they mean from a fantasy perspective. They debate the fantasy value of Joe Pavelski, Mats Zuccarello, Henrik Lundqvist, Semyon Varlamov and Matt Duchene.
Draft reaction with Nick Alberga - Subban trade, fantasy viable prospects, free agency rumors
24 juni 2019 |
30 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by Nick Alberga of SiriusXM and Sportsnet to discuss the PK Subban trade. They debate where Subban should be slotted on fantasy draft boards and explain how the trade impacts Taylor Hall and Roman Josi. They look at what prospects will be fantasy relevant this year, discuss the impact of the JT Miller trade, and sift through some of the early free agency rumors.
Fantasy impact of Karlsson signing, Trouba trade & coaching changes
19 juni 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese are joined by David Satriano to chat about the fantasy impact of the Erik Karlsson signing, the Jacob Trouba trade and the coaching changes throughout the league. They debate what players gained the most fantasy value from the playoffs, where Jordan Binnington should be drafted and explain why the Panthers and Golden Knights are extremely valuable in fantasy.
Stanley Cup Final – Game 7 Preview
10 juni 2019 |
18 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss all the angles and storylines surrounding Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, including lineups, power play execution, goalies, experience and intangibles.
Stanley Cup Final - Chara injury, O’Reilly delivers, Sanford’s impact
4 juni 2019 |
20 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss all the recent Stanley Cup Final storylines and trends. They debate how the Bruins will adjust with Zdeno Chara potentially out of the lineup and chat about Zach Sanford’s impact, Boston’s 5 on 5 struggles and how St. Louis can solve their power play woes.
Stanley Cup Final - Blues even it up, trends, storylines, Conn Smythe favorites
30 maj 2019 |
27 min
NHL.com's Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss the latest Stanley Cup Final trends and storylines. They debate who has the edge to win the Conn Smythe.
Stanley Cup Final Preview
22 maj 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese preview the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss X-factors, matchup advantages, top DFS plays, series storylines and give their predictions.
Sharks-Blues, B’s Broomin’, trends & DFS picks
16 maj 2019 |
23 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese break down the latest trends of the Conference Finals and give their top DFS picks for each series. They debate whether the Hurricanes will avoid the sweep and if the Bruins are primed to lift the Stanley Cup.
Conference Finals – Bruins clicking, Carolina adjustments, Tarasenko’s struggles, San Jose’s depth
13 maj 2019 |
28 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss the latest trends and storylines in the Conference Finals. They wonder whether the Hurricanes can get back in the series at home and try to figure out why Tarasenko’s production has dried up. They debate whether Rod Brind'Amour should make a goalie change and if the Blues can match San Jose’s depth scoring.
Conference Finals Preview
9 maj 2019 |
40 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese preview the Conference Finals. They provide their series predictions, X-factors, and players to target in DFS. They zero in on matchups and discuss the key storylines and trends in each series.
Tortorella’s guarantee, Pasta & Marchy, Bishop’s health, Canes cup chances
6 maj 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and Rob Reese discuss the likelihood of the Blue Jackets extending their series against the Bruins and debate whether the Hurricanes can actually win the Stanley Cup. They wonder what happened to the NY Islanders and preview Game 7 between the Stars and Blues. Plus they analyze the latest playoff trends and give their top players to keep an eye on for DFS.
Playoff discussion with SiriusXM’s Nick Alberga, early Conn Smythe contenders, DFS advice
2 maj 2019 |
37 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen is joined by Nick Alberga to breakdown the latest playoff storylines and trends. They discuss the likelihood of a goalie change for the Islanders, the Bruins desperation, the DAL/STL series, Logan Couture’s production and Sergei Bobrovsky’s dominance. They rattle off their top early Conn Smythe contenders and provide DFS advice.
Second round analysis, storylines and trends
30 april 2019 |
32 min
NHL.com’s Pete Jensen and David Satriano breakdown each series and analyze all the storylines and trends. They discuss whether Barry Trotz should make a goalie change, the impact of moving Pastrnak off the Bruins top line, the injured Hurricanes, Brent Burns, Philipp Grubauer and the Blues undefeated playoff road record. They also provide their top players to target in DFS.
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