

NHL Fantasy on Ice
National Hockey League
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 guru Pete Jensen, 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.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 28min
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Blues coaching change; Oettinger injury
Pete Jensen and Nick Alberga are joined by Tim Kalinowski of the Action Network to discuss Stanley Cup futures plays, including the Stars’ outlook after the Jake Oettinger injury, Hurricanes and Devils during their struggles and Jets as they weather the storm without Kyle Connor. Topics this week include betting angles on the Blues after their coaching change, a revenge look for Jakob Chychrun against the Coyotes, a Golden Knights-Panthers Stanley Cup Final rematch right before the holiday break and “Giving Props” with Anna Dua. Listen to Line Change! from the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2N

Dec 18, 2023 • 28min
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 11
Pete, Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy pickups around the NHL this week. The crew discusses how Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi have stepped up for the Jets in Kyle Connor's injury absence, whether to consider dropping Alex Ovechkin and/or Ilya Samsonov, Torey Krug's bounce-back stretch and the Blues' room for improvement on the power play under new coach Drew Bannister. Other players and topics discussed include Yegor Sharangovich leading the Flames in goals, Antti Raanta getting waived by the Hurricanes, Martin Jones holding down the fort for the Maple Leafs, Joey Daccord emerging as the Kraken's new goalie option and more.

Dec 14, 2023 • 35min
Week 10 fantasy mailbag, Blues' coaching change with Jake Hahn
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to revisit the Stanley Cup futures market and answer fan questions involving players around the League. The crew discusses buy-low candidates like Matthew Tkachuk, Timo Meier, Jordan Kyrou and other angles surrounding the Blues' coaching change from Craig Berube to Drew Bannister. Other players and topics covered include reasons to buy low on the Penguins or Lightning, Brock Boeser and Filip Forsberg being fantasy MVP candidates, how the sportsbooks are back on board with the red-hot Oilers, the Islanders' thriving offense, injury replacements for Dylan Larkin, Kyle Connor, Andrei Svechnikov and more.

Dec 11, 2023 • 27min
NHL | Action Network collaboration: surprising Vezina Trophy contenders
Pete Jensen and Nick Alberga are joined by Nick Martin of the Action Network to discuss the Stanley Cup futures storylines, NHL Awards races and betting angles for the upcoming week. Topics this week include the wide-open Vezina Trophy race, giving props with Anna Dua, ways to tap into the surprising Coyotes & more. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh

Dec 11, 2023 • 30min
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 10
Discover the best waiver wire pickups for Week 10 in NHL Fantasy, including players like Mikael Granlund and Dmitri Voronkov. Get injury updates on Joseph Woll, Kyle Connor, Dylan Larkin, Boone Jenner, and more. Explore the struggles of the Seattle Kraken and the impact of lineup changes on fantasy hockey values. Learn about the depth options at the center position and strategies for fantasy teams. Preview upcoming NHL games, focusing on the Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes.

Dec 7, 2023 • 36min
Week 9 mailbag; keeper / dynasty leagues
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by guest Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff to catch up on all the prospects around the NHL and fantasy keeper and dynasty league storylines. The crew reacts to news that Patrick Kane will make his Red Wings and season debut Thursday, what the signing means for Alex DeBrincat’s value in long-term leagues and their projected linemate J.T. Compher immediately. Other topics and players covered include the Hughes vs. Tkachuk brothers debate, Quinton Byfield skyrocketing in keeper leagues, what Carter Hart’s bounce back means for the Flyers with Matvei Michkov’s upside in future seasons, the road to Connor Ingram’s breakout season, the Coyotes’ strong secondary scoring, Evgeny Kuznetsov trade speculation, William Eklund’s trajectory for the Sharks and more.

Dec 4, 2023 • 32min
NHL | Action Network collaboration: Kane to Detroit betting angles
Pete, Nick and Michael Leboff of the Action Network discuss the Stanley Cup futures storylines, NHL Awards races and betting angles surrounding Patrick Kane signing with the Detroit Red Wings. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh

Dec 4, 2023 • 29min
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 9
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up about all the best pickups around the NHL this week. The crew discusses under-the-radar Red Wings players that could get a fantasy bump from Patrick Kane's upcoming season debut like goalie Alex Lyon and defenseman Jake Walman, young players making an impact like Jake Neighbours, Simon Nemec (with Dougie Hamilton injured) and the positive impact of the Wild's coaching change so far. Other players discussed include Michael Carcone of the Coyotes, Thomas Chabot's recent return for the Senators, Jonny Brodzinski producing in a top-six role for the Rangers since being recalled, some hidden value in Sharks forwards like Michael Granlund and more.

Nov 30, 2023 • 33min
Fantasy spin: Patrick Kane to Red Wings; Week 8 mailbag
Pete, Nick and Anna break down all angles of the Detroit Red Wings signing Patrick Kane to a one-year contract, with the impact on their Stanley Cup Playoff futures appeal, the fantasy value of new teammates Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, J.T. Compher, Alex Lyon and more. Other players and topics covered include Anthony Beauvillier's sleeper upside after being traded to the Blackhawks (where he could play on a line with Connor Bedard), the Minnesota Wild's coaching change from Dean Evason to John Hynes, sell-low fantasy trade targets for Alex Ovechkin, trendy pickups like Gustav Nyquist, Jake Neighbours and Michael Carcone, what to do with Erik Gustafsson now that Adam Fox is back and more.

Nov 27, 2023 • 31min
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 8; Jets taking flight
Nick and Anna identify the best fantasy pickups for Week 8 and highlight all the key trends post-Thanksgiving, including the upside of the Winnipeg Jets who are on a roll going 8-2-0 in their past 10 games. They discuss buy-low trade targets from struggling teams like the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, while highlighting value on the overlooked Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. Players and topics covered include Trevor Moore and the Los Angeles Kings remaining underrated, Gustav Nyquist and the high-scoring Nashville Predators, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s return to the Tampa Bay crease, Philipp Kurashev benefitting from playing with Connor Bedard, Vladislav Namestnikov and Connor Hellebuyck being key Jets players to watch, Andrei Svechnikov scoring his first of the season amid goalie concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes and more.


