NHL Fantasy on Ice

Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen take fan questions on hot topics around the NHL, including Jakub Dobes' hot start, Jacob Markstrom's return for the Devils, Victor Olofsson's outburst for the Avalanche and more. Other topics and debates discussed include Matvei Michkov vs. Ivan Demidov, what to do with Artemi Panarin and Andrei Svechnikov, the St. Louis Blues' goaltending struggles, players to target in bangers leagues for hits and blocks and the Utah Mammoth being a robust contender. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys take a deep dive into the futures market with Stanley Cup and NHL Awards angles approaching the one-month mark of the NHL season, including multiple contenders from the Montreal Canadiens for different trophies.

Alberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss injuries to valuable fantasy players like Roman Josi, William Nylander, Quinn Hughes, Robert Thomas and Rickard Rakell with internal and external fantasy replacement options. Jensen joins the show to discuss the top 10 pickups on NHL.com/Fantasy for Week 4, including Jakub Dobes, Dmitri Voronkov, Jack Quinn and Kris Letang, the San Jose Sharks' offensive resurgence and load management for Michael Misa and why you should hold onto St. Louis Blues players during their slow start. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys preview the 16-game "Frozen Frenzy" on Tuesday with key matchups and players to monitor in the props market.

Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen take a ton of mailbag questions from concerned fantasy managers through the first few weeks of the season. They take a look at the defenseman landscape to find replacements for injured Shayne Gostisbehere, discuss the surprising Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers and whether Emmitt Finnie has staying power for the Detroit Red Wings. Other topics covered include Brad Marchand's hot start, whether to panic about slow starts for Alex Ovechkin, Evan Bouchard, Matvei Michkov, Dustin Wolf, St. Louis Blues players, Jackson LaCombe and more. Then, in "On the Money," the guys go through some leanings and prop angles for the rest of the week, including players who are overdue for their first goal of the season.

Jack Eichel is making waves with an MVP-caliber start, but injuries to Mark Stone raise questions about the Golden Knights' depth. The signing of Carter Hart could change the dynamic in Vegas' crease, impacting Adin Hill's role. Fantasy pickups from the Buffalo Sabres shine bright, while Brent Burns revitalizes his game in Colorado. With goaltending struggles for many teams, the hosts suggest buy-low candidates. Plus, upcoming betting angles and game prop discussions promise to keep fantasy fans engaged and informed!

The hosts dive into injury replacements for Brady Tkachuk, spotlighting potential short-term options like Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson. Chris Kreider's impressive start sparks debate on whether to trade for him instead of Timo Meier. They also explore breakout candidates like Josh Doan and discuss the impact of early-season goalie injuries, suggesting backups like Cam Talbot. Betting perspectives add excitement as they share prop picks and strategies, including intriguing players like Matthew Schaefer and the Minnesota Wild's power play.

Delve into Lane Hutson's contract extension and the Montreal Canadiens' promising young core. Explore Matthew Schaefer's impressive stats and his surge in Calder Trophy discussions. Discover top fantasy waiver pickups, featuring Anaheim's rising stars, Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke. Discuss team concerns like the slow starts of the Atlantic Division and the goaltending landscape. Plus, find out about intriguing betting angles, especially for high-scoring games involving the Ducks and Wild.

Nick, Jake and Means catch up after the first two nights of games with the biggest surprises, from Elias Lindholm to Frank Nazar and Arturs Silovs to Connor McDavid taking a discount to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, and disappointments around the League. The guys take a bunch of fan questions on hot player debates and early add/drop decisions, including whether to cut Patrik Laine after one game and how high the ceiling is for Pavel Dorofeyev. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props angles for the rest of the opening week.

Get ready for opening night as the hosts dive into their top fantasy waiver wire pickups, spotlighting players like Jimmy Snuggerud and Ville Koivunen. They discuss the Minnesota Wild’s new contracts for Kaprizov and Gustavsson and their fantasy implications. There’s also a focus on underrated players and injury replacements for the Florida Panthers. Betting strategies are highlighted, including angles for Rangers vs. Penguins and Calgary-Edmonton. Get the inside scoop on rookies like Ryan Leonard and how to maximize your fantasy roster right from the start!

Nick, Jake and Means are joined by Michael Leboff to discuss all the NHL Awards races and futures betting angles for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The crew gives their Stanley Cup picks, leanings to win each division, some make/miss playoff angles and various candidates for the Hart, Calder, Norris, Jack Adams, Selke and to lead the League in various stat categories. Leboff gives some of his trademark longshot plays, and other dark horse picks include Mikko Rantanen for Hart, the Blues chances of making a deep run, Mike Sullivan for Jack Adams with the Rangers and more.

Nick, Jake, Pete and Means catch up with the impact of Aleksander Barkov’s season-ending injury on the Panthers, specifically the fantasy value of forwards Anton Lundell, Brad Marchand, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and more. The guys give their bold fantasy predictions for the 2025-26 season involving players like Dylan Guenther, Seth Jarvis, Anthony Stolarz, Matvei Michkov, John Gibson, rookies Yaroslav Askarov, Sam Rinzel and more. They also react to the latest NHL.com/Fantasy mock draft, specifically some players who slipped like Jason Robertson and Brandon Montour, and gauge interest in preseason standouts like Frank Nazar, Mavrik Bourque, Josh Norris, Gabe Perreault, Daniil Tarasov and more.