NHL Fantasy on Ice

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.