NHL Fantasy on Ice

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.