NHL Fantasy on Ice

Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to talk the fantasy and betting implications of Tyler Toffoli being traded to the Calgary Flames and Jack Eichel debuting for the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys debate the futures appeal of both teams, the race for the Pacific Division title and potential fantasy beneficiaries of both storylines, including Evgenii Dadonov and Laurent Brossoit (with Robin Lehner injured) for Vegas and Sean Monahan, Noah Hanifin, Rasmus Andersson and others for Calgary. The guys also take fan questions on the Oilers goalie situation, Rasmus Dahlin’s keeper value with the Sabres trending upward and discuss the latest top 200 rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy. Other topics covered include Jake Oettinger’s statement win for Dallas at Colorado, the Panthers’ success on the live line, potential landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury and Claude Giroux, the bounce-back stretch for Jets forwards Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler and more.

Pete and Nick highlight the best pickups entering the 17th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss the best goalie options, including Matt Murray, Jake Oettinger and Petr Mrazek and how seriously to take Jeff Skinner and the Sabres offense in fantasy and betting after his four-goal game. Other topics discussed include the Oilers’ coaching change from Dave Tippett to Jay Woodcroft, the playoff chances of the Stars vs. Jets in the Central Division, what to expect once Jack Eichel returns with Mark Stone injured and other players to consider adding like Andrew Mangiapane, Yegor Sharangovich, Mason Marchment and Anton Lundell, Connor Brown, Frederick Gaudreau and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.