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 gurus Pete Jensen and Chris Meaney, 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.
Fantasy spin: Rask's retirement; Habs hire St. Louis as coach
Feb 10, 2022
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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
Feb 06, 2022
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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
Feb 04, 2022
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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
Jan 31, 2022
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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
Jan 28, 2022
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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
Jan 27, 2022
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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
Jan 24, 2022
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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
Jan 20, 2022
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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
Jan 18, 2022
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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
Jan 13, 2022
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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.
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