Fantasy Hockey Pucks: Recent Episodes
Antonio Kappos
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Get ready for the most grueling post-season in sports with our full 2026 NHL Playoff Preview. In Fantasy Hockey Pucks Episode 109, we debate the ethics of bandwagoning before diving into a deep analysis of every first-round matchup, from the domination of the Avalanche over the Kings to the "real ECF" showdown between the Lightning and Canadiens. We break down the betting favorites, identify "Hidden Heroes" like Logan Stankoven and Jakub Dobes who could swing a series, and share essential strategies for transitioning your fantasy hockey mindset from the regular season to a playoff bracket. Top it all off with our boldest hot takes—including a potential 8-0 run for the Canes—to get you fully prepared for when we drop the puck on the road to the Cup.
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The race to the postseason is reaching a boiling point, and Episode 108 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast breaks down every major shift in the landscape. We honor the legendary careers of Jonathan Quick and Joe Bowen as they announce their retirements, recap Denver’s dominant Frozen Four victory led by Johnny Hicks, and analyze the fallout of the latest Wildcard eliminations. Plus, with the boys dropping their boldest hot takes for the 2026-27 season and debating the future of Morgan Rielly in Toronto, this is an episode you can't miss so let’s… drop the puck!
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In this episode of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, we’re breaking down a chaotic week in the NHL as the playoff race hits a fever pitch. We start with the massive coaching and front-office shakeups, including Pete DeBoer taking the reins in Long Island and the sudden GM vacancies in New Jersey and Toronto. We dive deep into the Wild Card standings, where the Eastern Conference has turned into a total logjam while the Western race begins to thin out. Plus, we analyze the "Panic Room" candidates Matty Beniers and Mackenzie Weegar, evaluate the next generation of stars like Porter Martone and James Hagens, and debate whether the league should lean into nostalgia by hosting retro games in cities like Quebec and Hartford.
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Happy Easter, FHP fam! In this special holiday edition of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, we are diving into the "Young N Old" debate as Ben and Ant draft the most valuable player at every single age in the NHL, from the 18 year old phenoms to the 40+ legends like Ovechkin. We also break down the heated debate over the NHL point system, looking at the LA Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins to see if a 3 point regulation win system would finally fix the standings. Stick around for a 2020s stat leaders Sporcle challenge to see if we actually know our puck history as well as we think. We will be back to our regular schedule next week, but for now, enjoy the holiday and we will catch you the next time we drop the puck!
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In Episode 105, the boys drop the puck with a heated debate on texting etiquette before diving into a massive week in sports. The headlines are dominated by the shocking dismissal of Brad Treliving, leading to a deep dive into Keith Pelley’s recent press conference and a breakdown of potential GM successors ranging from Doug Armstrong to Jason Spezza. Beyond the front office drama, the episode covers a whirlwind of sports updates including Tiger Woods, Italy’s World Cup struggles, and the return of baseball, followed by a comprehensive tour of the NHL landscape. From the rising Capitals and Flyers to the plummeting Senators and Red Wings, no playoff race is left untouched. The show wraps up with a high-stakes Sporcle challenge on 2020s scorers, a trip to the "Panic Room" to discuss Ryan O’Reilly and Connor McMichael, and a final reflection on the cultural differences between the Blue Jays and the Leafs.
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In this week’s episode of FHP, we’re breaking down the high-stakes chaos of the NHL’s final stretch as we predict who actually survives the wildcard race. With Pittsburgh sliding and Columbus catching fire, we take a hard look at the remaining schedules to forecast the final records and post-season seeding for both conferences. We open with a debate on whether your skill level dictates your right to complain about injuries before diving into the madness of the College Hockey and March Madness brackets. The news cycle is just as frantic—we cover Sidney Crosby’s day-to-day status, the shock firing of Bruce Cassidy in Vegas for John Tortorella, and Porter Martone officially turning pro in Philly. We also go deep on "The AHL Effect" to scout the next wave of NHL stars and wrap things up with a look at the latest trade speculation surrounding Radko Gudas and Auston Matthews.
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Grab a cold one for Episode 103 as we rank our Top 5 beers and dive into a high-stakes sports update. From March Madness brackets and the Frozen Four to the Blue Jays’ season opener, we’re covering all the bases before hitting the ice for a chaotic NHL Wildcard Watch. We break down the Senators' improbable playoff push, the Red Wings' free fall, and whether Steve Yzerman’s seat is finally getting warm. The episode keeps pace with the latest NHL news, featuring rookie debuts for Frondell and Yakemchuck, Paul Maurice’s 2,000-game milestone, and a scorching hot take on a potential first-round upset for the Hurricanes. We also check into the "Panic Room" for Mark Stone and Jake DeBrusk, highlight "League Winners" like Chinakhov and Lafrenière, and scout the Ruck twins in the WHL. We wrap things up by revisiting the Caufield/Kaprizov Rocket bet and giving an honest assessment of who’s actually dominating our Fantrax league.
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In Episode 102 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, Ben and Ant break down a historic week headlined by Alex Ovechkin reaching the incredible 1,000 career goal milestone and the intensifying NHL Wildcard race where the Blue Jackets and Predators are making serious noise. The guys dive into March Madness and the upcoming College Hockey Bracket before debating their Top 10 player rankings for the 2025/26 season, featuring a bold look at Macklin Celebrini’s rapid ascent and what it means for your future fantasy rosters. Finally, the conversation takes a serious turn as they analyze Connor McDavid’s increasingly frosty demeanor with the media and the Oilers' struggles, questioning if the face of the league has finally reached his breaking point.
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In this episode, Ant and Ben dive into the fallout of the Maxx Crosby rescinded trade, debating the ethics of league vetos before shifting gears to the World Baseball Classic and the start of March Madness. The guys break down essential streaming strategies for the fantasy playoffs, highlighting high-upside players like Jeremy Lauzon and Jake McCabe for category coverage. The NHL news cycle is packed as they discuss Sidney Crosby’s return, Leon Draisaitl’s season-ending injury, and the growing tension between Connor McDavid and George Paros. From a blind ranking of random NHL squads to the "Panic Room" outlook for veterans like Victor Hedman and John Tavares, the episode covers everything from the latest ELC signings to Logan Schaefer’s historic Calder Trophy run.
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Celebrating 100 weeks of waiver wire stress and league-winning trades, the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast hits the century mark with a look back at where it all started. In this milestone episode, Ant and Ben reflect on their favorite memories since Episode 1 before diving into a jam-packed sports update covering everything from March Madness brackets and St. Paddy’s aftermath to Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium. The guys break down the fallout of Auston Matthews being sidelined for the season and Radko Gudas' suspension, while analyzing the fantasy impact of the surging Sabres and the latest wave of rookie arrivals like Ivan Demidov and Jimmy Snuggerud. Between "Panic Room" debates on Trevor Zegras and Sam Reinhart and a deep dive into how they would fix the Bruins and Leafs as GMs for a day, this 100th episode is a tribute to the FHP community and the grind of the fantasy season.
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We open with the chaos of Buffalo’s wild 8–7 win over Tampa Bay, featuring terrible goaltending, tons of goals, and another massive fight. It leads into a bigger conversation about whether fighting is still essential to hockey and why Tampa chose to start their backup goalie in such an important division matchup.
Around the sports world, we react to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night and whether anyone could ever challenge Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point record. We also check in on the World Baseball Classic and the start of the Formula One season with George Russell taking the first win of 2026.
Back in the NHL, we discuss winners and losers from the trade deadline, build our tiers for teams the rest of the season, and react to news around the league involving players like Nick Schmaltz, Roope Hintz, Brad Marchand, and Sidney Crosby. We also look at betting value for the NHL’s major awards, open the Panic Room on a few struggling players, and close with thoughts on the JJ Peterka deal, NCAA signings, and dynasty sleepers before wrapping up the show.
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In this episode we include our live reactions to some of the biggest signings and trades at the NHL Trade Deadline.
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In this episode we get into the chaos of NHL trade deadline season. We start by talking about some of our favourite deadline moves ever, from shocking deals to trades that turned out to be perfect fits. From Hall to Boston to O’Reilly in Toronto, we break down the moves that stood out the most.
After a quick life update and a look at what’s happening around the sports world, we dive into projecting the biggest fantasy winners and losers coming out of the deadline. We talk about players who could see their value skyrocket with new opportunities and others who might take a hit depending on where they land.
We also run through the latest trade rumours and deals around the league, including major names potentially on the move and some surprising teams that could shake up the market in the final hours. Then we each predict where some of the biggest names could end up if they are moved.
To wrap things up, we get into what’s on our minds around the league, including the idea of a Robertson for Brady Tkachuk swap and why insiders keep leaking trades before players have even agreed to them.
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In Episode 96, we kick things off by debating our top five single calendar days in sports. We keep it strict, no hypotheticals, just the best guaranteed days on the sports calendar across football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and MMA. From there, we run through a packed stretch in the sports world with league drama heating up, major tournaments right around the corner, and season openers that always bring a different level of energy. We get into our latest waiver wire targets before diving into NHL trade rumors, breaking down who could be buying, who might be selling, and how it could shift the balance for contenders and bubble teams. To close, we share what’s on our mind, from milestone chases and a rising top prospect to big-market pressure and whether one front office is quietly building something long term.
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This week we open with the Gavin McKenna sucker punch and debate whether it was heat of the moment or a real concern for scouts as the draft approaches. Does one incident actually affect his stock?
We break down the Olympic Gold Medal Game, where Auston Matthews and Quinn Hughes come up clutch to secure gold for Team USA, and we ask the tough question about why Connor McDavid still has not delivered on the biggest international stage. We also touch on Sweden’s disappointing showing and a few standout Olympic storylines.
Around the NHL, we react to major injuries and trade rumors involving Sidney Crosby, Mikko Rantanen, Brad Marchand, and Nazem Kadri, then rank our top buyers and sellers as the trade market starts to take shape.
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In Episode 94, the boys dive into a packed week around the NHL. We kick things off with Mike Matheson’s new 5×6 deal in Montreal, Jesper Wallstedt’s absurd early-season heater, and the red-hot Washington Capitals tearing through the league. Meanwhile, Winnipeg is spiraling without Hellebuyck, and the Avalanche, Stars, and Wild are all putting up monster 10-game runs. Then it’s back into the Panic Room, where each host picks the team or player sending their alarms blaring this week. To wrap things up, we build out Team Canada’s latest projected roster, breaking down lines, pairings, snubs, and who actually deserves the crease.
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This week on FHP, we cover the latest NHL news, updated standings, and a wave of injuries around the league, including Jack Hughes’ dinner mishap and Eetu Luostarinen’s BBQ burn. We look at why the once-promising 2026 free agent class has fallen apart and highlight the Young Guns taking over the season: Celebrini, Carlsson, Gauthier, Bedard, Wallstedt, and Askarov. In the Panic Room, the crew breaks down concerns surrounding players like Nikolaj Ehlers and Roman Josi.
The episode wraps with each host’s top add and sell high picks:
Ben: Add Josh Doan, Sell High Morgan Geekie
Jake: Add Mattias Samuelsson, Sell High Rasmus Andersson
Ant: Add Emil Heineman, Sell High Chris Kreider
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In this episode, the boys have a lot to cover. We start with our draft day winners and losers.
Jake
Winner: San Jose Sharks
Losers: Ottawa Senators
Ben
Winners: New York Islanders
Losers: Philadelphia Flyers
Agam
Winners: Washington Capitals
Losers: Pittsburgh Penguins
After the boys get into the offseason extensions, trades and signings. The boys point out some specific moves they really really like but also provide overall winners and losers post free agency.
Jake
Winner: Utah Mammoth
Losers: Detroit Red Wings
Ben
Winners: Toronto Maple Leafs
Losers: Boston Bruins
Agam
Winners: Montreal Canadiens
Losers: Nashville Predators
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With the Stanley Cup Final over the boys recap what they thought of the series and the partying antics of the Panthers. As well the boys discuss some of the early extensions and trades happening around the league. Finally we preview what we think the NHL draft will be like Frirday night and give some draft day predictions.
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This week's episode marks the return of Antonio Kappos to the pod as well as Stanley Cup Final Talk. The boys give their full thoughts on what to expect from the finals, who has the most to gain and lose, as well as some Hall of Fame fallout from this Stanley Cup Final.
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This week starts off with just Ben and Jakey as they give their thoughts on the Eastern Conference Final with Florida up 3-1 over the Hurricanes. As well they mix in some Leafs offseason talk and predictions. DM us @fantasyhockeypucks on Instagram or email us @fantasyhockeypucks@gmail.com for your thoughts on our predictions as well as your own predictions and any questions for next weeks episode.
Agam, however, joins for the second half of the episode as discuss the Western Conference Finals and the pure domination the Oilers are putting on the Stars right now. As well with it likely a Cup Final rematch for the first tim since 2008 and 2009 what does that mean for hockey and for the actual series.
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This episode finally features the full crew: Jakey, Agam, and Ben. They are all here to discuss the Round 2 recap, which starts with Vegas and Edmonton, followed by Dallas and Winnipeg, then Florida and Toronto, as well as an offseason outlook for the Maple Leafs and the Canes and the Capitals.
Conference finals expectations occur after the conclusion of the Round 2 recaps in each conference.
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In this episode, the boys recap a crazy weekend of Game 7s, including probably the most unlikely comeback of all time between the Jets and Blues. The boys also discuss their thoughts on Toronto's 2-0 series lead, Edmonton's 2-0 series lead, the 1-1 Metro series, and the Stars 1-0 series lead.
Furthermore the boys discuss some of the coaching hirings league wide with Sullivan becoming the highest paid caoch in NHL history and maybe the most controversial hiring in recent memory with Joel Quenville signing with the Ducks.
Other news and notes:
NHL draft lottery happened Monday May 5th, Islanders move from 10 - 1, Utah moves from 14 - 4, Sharks pick 2, Blackhawks pick 3
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This episode is just Ben and Jake. The boys recap the following games
Capitals vs Canadiens Game 5
Hurricanes vs Devils Game 5
Maple Leafs vs Senators Game 5 and 6
Oilers vs Kings Game 5 and 6
Golden Knights vs Wild Game 5 and 6
Jets and Blues Game 6 and Setting up Game 7
Stars vs Avalanche Game 5 and 6 and Setting up Game 7
As well, the boys give their second round predictions in the East and the West.
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A bit of a weird episode with just Agam and Ben due to conflicts. However, the boys break down their thoughts on round 1 to this point. There have been some absolute fireworks in the Western Conference and some more defensive hockey in the East. Agam, the Habs fan, gives his thoughts on the Habs being down 3-1 in the series, while Ben gives his thoughts on the Leafs being up 3-1 in the series. The boys are back, playoff hockey is back, what else do you need in life?
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Thank you for listening, we will catch you next time we... drop the puck.
Welcoming back a special guest Antonio Kappos
Recent signings
* Johnston 8x$8.4m
* Rantanen 8x$12m
* Kovacevic 5x$4m
* Zucker 2x$4.75m
* Vejmelka 5x$4.75m
* Olivier 6x$3m
* Evans 4x$2.85m
* Lindgren 3x$3m
* Lainkanein 5x$4.5m
TRADES
* Just the Fantasy Relevant Ones
Who We are Targeting Post Trade Deadline:
Jake: Brad Marchand
Ben: Petr Mrazek + Oliver Bjorkstrand
Antonio: Casey Mittelstadt
Agam: Josh Norris
Recent News
* Logan O’Connor 2x2.5 Van
* Rantanen Potential Trade Candidate at the Deadline
* Frank Servalli Twitter
* Juraj Slafkovsky Commnets on Brady Tkachuk
* Demko not Travelling with Canucks due to injury (not knee related, however)
* McAvoy week-to-week
* Lauzon is out 4-6 months with lower body injury (Keifer Sherwood category value ^^^)
* Bill Guerin invites President Trump to 4 Nations Finals in Boston
4 Nations Round Robin Recap
Canada VS Sweden: 4-3 OT
USA VS Finland: 6-1
Sweden VS Finland: 3-4 OT
Canada VS USA: 3-1
* 10.1 million views in North America most for non-Stanley Cup Final Game
Canada VS Finland: 5-3
USA VS Sweden: 1-2
Goals:Granlund, Mackinnon, Guentzul: 3
Assists:Werenski: 5Crosby, Eichel: 4
Points:Crosby, Werenski: 5Granlund, Guentzul, McDavid, Eichel: 4Mackinnon, M. Tkachuk, Karlsson, Boldly, Reinhart, Laine, Raymond: 3
4 Nations Ups/downsJake
* Samuel Ersson ^
* William Nylander v
Ben
* Sidney Crosby ^
* Sam Reinhart v
Agam
* Mikael Granlund ^
* Elias Pettersson v
Recent News* Pastrnak Marchand News * Pettersson and Miller update * Tavares to IR week to week * Stankoven breaks out of slump * Hutson now Calder favourite * Rantanen situation seems to be trending in the wrong direction * Blue Jackets feel like a special team * Meralainen showing flashes of the hamburgler * Nemec comments * O'Reilly not going to be moved unless he chooses too * Jarry to AHL potential buyout coming this offseason? * Cutter Gauthier return to Philadelphia * McDavid cheapshot?
Discussing the Eastern Conference Wild Card:
5 Up 5 Down
A quick all time pod argument breaks out right at the end of the episode. Let us know your thoughts on this argument via Instagram @fantasyhockeypucks
Recent News
* USA back-to-back world junior champs
* Ryan Leonard was named player of the tournament
* Team Canada failed once again
* Dylan Guenther is out indefinitely
* Kane is out for another 4-8 weeks with surgery
* Marchment out 3-4 weeks
* Blackwood 5x5.25 Col extension
* Ridley Greig 4x3.25 Ott extension
* Juuso Parssinen → Col
* Elias Pettersson and JT Miller have both hit the open market
* Eastern Wild Card Race
Blind Ranking Hart Candidates
Top 5 Forwards, Defenceman, Goalies Rest of Season (One person ranks one position)
Jake: Goalies
Ben: Forwards
Agam: Defenceman
Trading Segment:
* Talk about any recent trades we have made in any of our leagues
- LaLonde and the Assistant coach were fired from the Red Wings
- Todd McLellan, the new Red Wings head coach
- Matthews injured again
- Tkachuk injury
- Laine Blue Jackets Beef
- World Juniors Start Today
- Red Hot Senators on the West Coast
- Blackwood → Col
- Cam Fowler → Stl
- Kappo Kakko → Sea
- PO Joseph → Pit
- Alexandre Carrier → Mtl
- Rempe 8 Game Suspension
- Kreider Healthy Scratch
- Second Half Breakout Candidates
- Second Half Bold Predictions
- Trading Segment
Everything discussed in this weeks episode. Enjoy! If you have any questions feel free to DM our instagram @fantasyhockeypucks
Recent NHL News
* Jiricek trade?
* Ottawa is open to trading Norris
* Chl USA Prospects series
* Kreider and Trouba potentially traded
* Montgomery hired
* The Bruins's potential fire hire (Marchand, Carlo, Zacha, Coyle, Geekie) are all rumoured to be traded if the team doesn’t turn their play around.
* Tomasino traded
Players We are Targeting on the Waiver Wire
Blind Ranking of 2024-25 Stanley Cup Contenders Lead by Agam.
Recent News
Players we are Targeting in Fantasy Trades Right Now
Panic Room (Goalie Edition)
Dynasty Trade Between (Agam and Jake), (Jake and Ben) and Breakdown of those trades
We are back! After a much too-long break, the boys are finally back together to discuss what has happened this NHL season. It begins with some league-wide news discussing what has gone on during the season's rough first month of the season. After the boys get into fantasy content, who is off to a surprisingly hot start and who has started much too cool? Interested in the players check it out. The boys also discuss whether or not these breakouts/slumps are going to continue moving forward. Finally, the panic room. However, done in a different format the boys discuss 3 young stars slow starts to the season where their panic level is and whether they are ready to drop them or not. We are excited to be back and ready to watch the remainder of the season unfold alongside all of you.
In the last episode beofre the NHL season kicks of with preseason action the boys discuss the latest signings and injuries. We also look at the newly released NHL 25 ratings for each position and give our opinions on how we would change them. We cannot wait for the season to start and we hope you tune in to FHP for all you fantasy and NHL news.
This week the boys are back to in person recordings to discuss many important signings and injuries as the preseason approaches. As teams gear up for the upcomimg season last minute signings have been taking place and the boys discuss the good and the bad ones. Injuries from training camp are also starting to pile up and we discuss how this could affect teams seasons as well as players fantasy value.
The boys return to recap the summers biggest moves in the NHL including the latest signings, the offer sheet drama and trades. What were the best signings of the offseason and how will the contracts aged? Should Edmonton of matched the offer sheets? Who won the trades made so far? The boys discuss all this and more. To end the show we rank the top 6's of every team in the NHL by division. Thank you for tuning into this weeks episode. Show sponored by BetterHelp.
We are back this week with another episode. We start by discussing some recent signings as well as the mutual contract termination of Kuznetsov. Next we give some early hot takes about individual players next season. Finally we give our thoughts on the 4 Nations Cup projected rosters.
This week the boys analyse the recent NHL trades and signings as the free agency frenzy comes to an end. How will these moves affect the teams and most importantly the players fantasy value. The yearly rookie dynasty draft also took place in our fantasy hockey league and Ben, Jake and Agam break down their picks and give some advice for your draft. Thank you for watching this weeks episode.
In this weeks episode the boys discuss the action packed NHL free agency. They rate each team based on trades and signings and predict how this will affect the standings next year. This was a very interesting free agency that will define certain teams for years to come and there was a lot to discuss. Thank you for watching this weeks episode we hope you enjoyed.
The Stanley Cup FInals are here! With the last spot in the final taken by the oilers the boys discuss their expectations for the final. They also recap the previous series and breakdown why Dallas and New York lost. The boys also make some bold takes about the finals involving Barkov, Skinner and Draisaitl as well as the legend himself Mike Smith. Thank you for listening to this weeks episode we will see you next time to discuss the first few games of the series.
This week the boys discuss some of the series that were missed as well as discuss the current series going on. Before that the most recent NHL news is discussed as well as the World Championship results. The boys then make their predictions for the current series go on and present their arguments leading to some hot takes. To end the podcast Ben and Jake create their ideal team of this years playoff performers to try and see who can make a better lineup. Thank you for watching this weeks episode.
This week the second round of the NHL playoffs starts and the boys are back to discuss it. But first we go over some recent news in the league such as the Ottawa Senators hiring of Travis Green. Next we eulogise the first round series that were not over yet last episode beofre moving on to the second round. The boys make their picks on who will win each series and in how many games and go over spme disagreements they have in their picks. The second round is looking to be the best so far and FHP will be cobering the entire thing so stay tuned for next episode and thank you for listening.
As the end of the first round of the NHL playoffs approaches the boys return to analyse the few remaining series including some new opinions on the Leafs Bruins series as well as some disagreements on who will win the Vegas Dallas series. Before that though we go through some of the latest NHL news. Next comes a look back at the series that are over and how they went for both teams. The boys also take a look at the only confirmed matchup for the second round so far Rangers vs Hurricanes and take their pick on who will win. Finally the boys give a review on the first round and discuss how exciting the second round should be.
In this episode the NHL playoffs have started. The boys start by discussing the recent news including the firing of the Seattle Krakens head coach as well as some key injuries. This leads to a discussion of the hot coaching market coming up this offseason and the possibility of Jon Cooper leaving the lightning. Entering the main part of the podcast the boys breakdown each series taling about who they think is going to win and who they want to win. The episode finishes with a passionate rant about the leafs bruins playoff series.
The boys recap the recent news including the arena announcement by the Coyotes organisation, the wildcard race and some college free agent signings. Next we dicsuss some good long term adds to help you through your fantasy playoffs. Agam does a blind jersey ranking and makes some bold decisions when choosing the winner. Finally we choose who is going to secure the last wildcard spots and go over some playoff fantasy tips.
The boys return this week to discuss playoff fanatsy hockey as well as the latest news out of the NHL such as Nashville's hot streak, the Jets and Islanders woes and some player milestones that were hit recently. In the next segment they go over the trade deadline and discuss the most important aquisitions as we near the end of the season. In the second installement of our "Blind Ranking" segment Ben and Agam are put to the test by ranking NHL goalies. The episode ends with some fantsay playoff advice as well as some updates on our leagues and teams. Thank you for watching and we will see you next time we...drop the puck.
This week the boys recap all of the recent news league wide from Bettmans statement to injury news and most importantly rumour roundup. The boys then move into buying or selling? Highlighted Pyotr Kochetkov after his recent hot streak. The next segment is brand new to the podcast but one of popular demand and that is blind ranking players. Ben gives the boys players and asks them to rank them in order of best to worst and then judges who he believes list is better. The final segement of this weeks episode is 3 players to watch during fantasy trade deadline season. The boys give the listeners who they are buying right before your leagues trade deadline as well as general tips to ensure you win your leagues deadline. If you have any questions DM us on instagram @fantasyhockeypucks and we will be sure to include it in the next episode. In the mean time we will see you the next time we... drop the puck.
The boys begin your Saturday with a recent news update highlighted by the interesting situation in Winnipeg with Bettman and season ticket sales. As well we have a trade to discuss and some huge injury updates. The next segment is Panic Room highlighted by Vasilevskiy and Tavares but for different reasons. Its award prediction time already? Yes it is the boy discuss there early award predictions who's deserving? Who's going to win it? Find out in this episode. Finally, the discuss 3 players segment is back with raving reviews from the last pod. Let us know any questions you guys want ansered next epsiode. As well feel free to reach out to us on Didit or DM us on instagram we will respond as soon as we can. Thank you all for listening this week hope you have a great weekend and we will catch you the next time we... drop the puck.
On this weeks episode the boys are buzzing during reading week. The episode starts with the usual recent news update with news from signings to All-Star game updates and more. Are you Buying? or Selling? makes a return highlighed by the Minnesota Wild offence and the calender years leader in points. The return of a draft is the next segmemt up with the boys drafting fantasy teams in the Atlantic from this season only. Let's see if Jake can redeem himself after an interesting draft last time. The final segment is new to the pod the boy each have picked 3 players league wide and are going to discuss why they chose them and what fantasy impact they have on either themselves others or both. Thank you all for tuning in if you have other questions let us know via Instagram and they will be answered on the next episode. For now we will see you the next time we...drop the puck.
On this weeks episode the boys begin with covering recent news from Couturier being named the captain to the Blue Jackets management changes. The boys then talk about all the recent rumours as it is that time of season. It is then Panic Room time highlighed by some big name players including Shesterkin, Connor, and Tager. It is then TSN tradebait list review time. The boys review TSN's most recent list and talk about where we think players will go and the fantasy and real life impact. Finally, the episode is concluded with a standings review. The boys predict who they think is going to make the playoffs who is currently out and who is going to fall out of the playoffs how is currently in. The last part of standings review is about the leagues bottome feeders and the fantasy impact on players on bottom feeder teams. Thanks for watching this weeks episode comment your thoughts down below and we will see you the next time we...drop the puck.
Jake and Agam are back with Ben as the boys discuss hockeys recent violence with the Rielly, Zadorov, and DeMelo suspensions. As well 2 new segments are added. First, Are you Buying or Selling? Where the boys discuss players who are heating up or cooling down and what we are doing with them. The second new segment courtesy of Jake, the boys do a redraft of the Metropolitan Divsion where each of them draft a starting 5 players. No prior research or planning was allowed so everything had to be done on the spot. Finally, we finish with some recent trade talk in our dynasty and yearly leagues. Let us know your thoughts on this episode through our DM's or YouTube comment section. if you guys ever have any questions for the boys on the pod lets us know and we will for sure answer. Thank you guys for watching and we will see you the next time we...drop the puck.
The boys welcome in 2 new faces Agam Sandhu and Jake Llyod both exctited to add their opinions to the FHP podcast family. The boys start with some news updates. Lindholm and Monahan trades, Tippett and Parise signings, as well as some rumour and injury talk. We continue onto hot takes for the second half of the season. Followed up by the usual Panic Room and closed off with some instagram post talk. Episode 61 releasing on Wednesday Feb 14.
In this episode we cover recent signings, our takes on the new NHL 23 gameplay trailer and of course our ever so accurate positional rankings.
Time Stamps Below:
Intro + Signings - 00:00 - 15:00
NHL 23 Trailer + More - 15:01 - 20:50
Center Rankings - 20:51 - 41:00
LW Rankings - 41:01 - 1:04:30
RW Rankings - 1:04:31 - 1:30:00
0:00-16:20 - World Juniors + NHL 23 Cover Athletes
16:20+ - Signings and Other Free Agency Moves
In our first episode of the year we recounted our rankings of prospects heading into many peoples' rookie drafts. We cover our top 10 forwards, top 10 defensemen and top 5 goalies. To see our full rankings visit us at __ or click on the link in our bio @fantasyhockeypucks on instagram.
In this emergency episode we cover the fallout of recent events in the NHL world, we're talking predictions, we're talking signings, but most importantly we are talking about one of the biggest trades in NHL HISTORY. So TUNE IN or you'll miss out as we... drop the puck.
In our season 2 finale we cover all the signings and trades that have happened post draft up to the time of the recording. Thank you for tuning in if you have been following us up to this point. We will continue to post updates on signings going forward on our instagram as well as little shorts on tiktok. However, with the offseason benign in full swing, we will be taking an extended break on the podcast up until around mid august where we will get back at it with mock drafts, draft strategies and our early season rankings. Thanks again from all of us over here at team FHP.
In this episode we talk about pre-draft moves as well as our initial analysis on the NHL draft and the fantasy relevance of it's draftees. The next episode is a big one so make sure to tune in as we will be talking about NHL free agency the next time we... drop the puck.
In this episode we cover our thoughts on the end of the playoffs as well as some recent news around the league. Stay tuned for our episode on the NHL draft to drop sometime next week.
In this episode we go through our predictions for the playoffs. Make sure to join our "FHP" bracket on the NHL Bracket Challenge for your chance to win and make sure to join us the next time we... drop the puck.
Welcome back everyone to the Fantasy Hockey Pucks podcast. In this episode we are preparing you to go out and secure those fantasy championships. Makes sure you tune in so you don't miss a beat as we... drop the puck.
In this one we go through players you need to be adding during your playoff runs and strategy on how to maximize your scoring. So sit back and enjoy as we... drop the puck.
In this one, we talk about strategy and streams for the fantasy playoffs with them being right around the corner. Make sure to set your lineups everyone... playoff season is upon us.
So tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this one, we go through all the major relevant NHL trade deadline moves. We hope you enjoy and catch us back here same place the next time we... drop the puck.
In this one we go back through a mock draft with the knowledge of what has happened during the year. Video available on our youtube channel @fantasyhockeypucks. (This was filmed before the trade-deadline)
In this one we go over our projected trades for the deadline, how that affects fantasy relevance and value as well as the usual suspects. So sit back, enjoy, and who knows you might learn something as we... drop the puck.
*New format in this one, lots of important fantasy information (even at the very end concerning Lehner and Vegas). Make sure you listen right through to the end for all the important infromation from this week to help you win your league as we... drop the puck.
In this episode we share our takes on the Allstar weekend, with our own Allstar Draft and comments on play and improvements to the current events. So make sure you tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this one we go live drafting our teams in a midseason $200 prize league. Join us back in this new-look episode as we... drop the puck.
In this one we do sort of a mid-week episode with minor updates in the league. The normal suspects as always as well as some confirmations (lets just say the Pastrnak buy low hit again). Also referenced in the title, we talk a lot about the current up and downsides to players on the oilers and Golden Knights. Anyways, we hope you enjoy and make sure you join us the next time we... drop the puck.
Hi all! Another episode here with the normal suspects. We also talk about the All-Star rosters and the best team in hockey? Hope you enjoy the episode and make sure you tune in the next time we... drop the puck.
In this one we do sort of a mid-week episode with minor updates in the league. The normal suspects as always as well as some confirmations (lets just say the Pastrnak buy low hit). Anyways, we hope you enjoy and make sure you join us the next time we... drop the puck.
In this one we go over strategies coming back from the break as well as the usual suspects. Once again thank you for listening in and enjoy as we... drop the puck.
In this one we cover each teams fantasy options and who you should seek to acquire from your favourite team. Below are the time intervals for each team. Lots of fun laughs in this one so we hope you enjoy as we... drop the puck.
Anaheim Ducks: 2:30
Arizona Coyotes: 6:10
Boston Bruins: 9:23
Buffalo Sabres: 12:48
Carolina Hurricanes: 14:06
Calgary Flames: 16:16
Chicago Blackhawks: 18:20
Columbus Blue Jackets: 20:48
Colorado Avalanche: 22:32
Dallas Stars: 25:53
Detroit Red Wings: 27:56
Edmonton Oilers: 30:00
Florida Panthers: 32:08
LA Kings: 33:33
Minnesota Wild: 35:18
Montreal Canadiens: 36:38
Nashville Predators: 38:06
New Jersey Devils: 39:34
New York Islanders: 41:07
New York Rangers: 42:56
Ottawa Senators: 44:40
Philadelphia Flyers: 46:30
Pittsburgh Penguins: 48:37
Seattle Kraken: 49:56
San Jose Sharks: 52:14
St. Louis Blues: 54:57
Tampa Bay Lightning: 57:38
Toronto Maple Leafs: 1:01:28
Vancouver Canucks: 1:03:34
Vegas Golden Knights: 1:05:12
Washington Capitals: 1:08:04
Winnipeg Jets: 1:10:03
In this one we discuss the recent events and stoppage due to the COVID outbreak and other news in the league as well as the usual suspects with like the panic room, make or break takes and our buys and sells for the week. This is our last episode for the Christmas break, but we will be right back at it on January first (New Years Day).
So sit back, relax and enjoy as we... drop the puck.
In this one, we go back through how we would redraft the first 3 rounds in a 12 team league as well as the usual suspects. Owen joins us back in the OZONE with some fun updates around the league and we go through our favourite money lines in this one, so sit back and relax as we... drop the puck.
We are back with more FHP content, in this one, we cover the usual suspects along with some crucial and heavily argued hot takes. So tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this one we cover all the usual topics, weekly forecast, players to watch for, injury report, panic room, as well as a new section named "Make or Break Takes". We got the full cast together on this one so we hope you can sit back and enjoy as we yell about totally fantasy relevant issues for 45 minutes.
Yet another episode of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks. We go over injurys, players to watch, waiver adds and more in this episode. So tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this episode, we have another interesting one. Eichel on the move, buy low, sell high and much more here on FHPs 5th episode, "Eichel Packing His Bags".
Sorry for the late upload this week, we had some set backs getting this one out... Lots of good takes here including a brand new segment! So sit back and relax as we cover important and interesting fantasy takes this time as we... drop the puck.
Yet another episode of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks. We go over injurys, players to watch, waiver adds and more in this episode. So tune in as we... drop the puck.
Tune in to here our takes on news in the league this week, and learn about moves you should be making to win your fantasy hockey leagues.
And action, we're back with another season of the FHP podcast. We will now be doing weekly start sits and sell high/buy low candidates posting every Saturday night/ Sunday morning. So sit back and relax as we walk you through the start of the NHL season.
Join us in this one as we catch you up on everything you need to know before the NHL season. Find out our tarts and sits for Tuesday Night, Recent news, our Fantasy scoring and our final Favourites and... not so much players for this season.
In this episode, join us as we do another mock draft ramping up to tomorrow's opening of NHL Regular Season. In this one we have the full cast, you can view this video on IGTV and Youtube as well.
In this weeks episode we go through an ESPN mock draft (there were some good laughs) with the full crew. Tune in to see what we think of ESPN's ADP and see who we drafted. To watch the video, you can tune in on IGTV or Youtube.
In this episode, the FantasyHockeyPuck crew goes over answering "1 question for each nhl team" by Sportsnet as well as our big busts list for this year, so. be sure not to miss out and tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this episode, join us as we do another mock draft ramping up to tomorrow's opening of NHL training camp.
Join us in this weeks episode as we discuss our projected sleepers, breakouts and other news around the league relevant to your fantasy hockey team as we... drop the puck.
In this episode, join us on any of your favourite streaming platforms as we go through different drafting strategies for goalies as well as our way to early awards predictions when we... drop the puck.
Join us on any of your favourite streaming platforms as we go through different drafting strategies in a yahoo mock draft.
Face Reveal! In this episode Ben and I went through a very early mock draft in a yahoo randoms league. For a better and more in depth look at the draft, we have posted the video on our youtube page @fantasyhockeypucks. We go over draft strategies and how to draft at the 3 and 7 positions. So be sure to tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this episode we discuss our too early division ranking predictions as well as who you should be keeping in your keepers leagues this year, so tune in as we... drop the puck.
In this episode we cover all trades this off season as well as signings occurring after July 28th.
In this emergency/frenzy episode we go over all the signings in the first day of free agency. A second episode will be coming out either later tonight or early tomorrow with the full team doing the usual friday episode so stay tuned.
Tune in this episode as we talk about key players from the Seattle Kraken, big trades and signings around the league. We know this is a bit of a shorter one, however, expect next weeks episode to be action packed and full of important news and info.
In this episode we go over the top 15 NHL Free Agents in terms of fantasy value and how their landing spots could affect their value to you for next year.
In this week's episode tune-in as we cover the NHL's Stanley Cup winner, our pre-draft rookie rankings and trade news around the league.
In this episode we cover Part 2 of our head to head expansion draft, our rankings of already drafted NHL prospects and other news around the league.
In this episode we cover a new series drafting as expansion teams, go over fantasy draft strategies and much more.
In this episode we cover recent news around the NHL as well as draft pick locks in the first 5 rounds.
Join us here on the first FantasyHockeyPucks podcast were we breakdown our prospect rankings discuss who we think the best prospects are at each position and who you should have on your fantasy teams. As well we introduce our new O-Zone were Owen Hamilton breaks down everything that has happened over the last week in the NHL with his live reaction to the Mark Scheifele hit and second round matchups between the Habs and Jets Avs and Golden Knights series.