NHL Fantasy on Ice

Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga from Sportsnet to break down the Stanley Cup Semifinals series entering each Game 6 and the trade speculation surrounding elite Sabres center Jack Eichel. Topics discussed on the show are the Conn Smythe Trophy race, for which the top candidates now appear to be Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov and Carey Price, the fantasy keeper stock of Canadiens rookie wing Cole Caufield, adjustments the Islanders can make for Game 6 and what the Golden Knights are missing. The guys also discuss other playoff standouts like Nick Suzuki, Alex Killorn and Phillip Danault, the struggles of Vegas forward Mark Stone and some potential destinations if the Sabres end up trading Eichel.

Pete and Rob are joined by guest Michael Leboff to discuss the two Stanley Cup Semifinals series and the Action Network’s new multiplatform content partnership with the NHL. The guys update the Conn Smythe Trophy landscape, which now has Marc-Andre Fleury as the favorite and Alex Pietrangelo emerging as a contender, and discuss the single-game appeal of the Canadiens in Game 2. Pete, Rob and Mike weigh the Islanders’ now realistic chances of reaching the Stanley Cup Final as the series is tied and shifting to Nassau Coliseum for Games 3 and 4, and how the Lightning have had some trouble at 5-on-5 this postseason. The guys also react to the news this week that Gerard Gallant will be the next coach of the New York Rangers with the impact on their players’ fantasy value and overall outlook for next season.

Pete and Rob are joined by Matt Russell of the Action Network to break down the Stanley Cup Semifinals matchups, including all the betting angles, and react to the Avalanche being eliminated. The guys discuss the final four teams extensively, with analytical trends, X-factors and picks for each series. The guys also run through the favorites and dark horse picks for the Conn Smythe Trophy at the midway point of the postseason.

Pete and Rob are joined by guest Michael Leboff from the Action Network to catch up on each second round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys react to the Golden Knights and Islanders overcoming the odds to tie their respective series and the potential longshot appeal of the Hurricanes and Jets to rally while facing elimination. They discuss the home-ice advantages so far this round, how the Mark Scheifele suspension changed the course of the Jets season and how Nazem Kadri’s absence has been magnified against Vegas. Other topics include the Conn Smythe Trophy value on Montreal goalie Carey Price, some unsung heroes and key matchups around the League and best bets for Monday and Tuesday as each series rolls on.

Pete and Rob are joined by guest David Satriano to go around the League and discuss each Stanley Cup Playoff series. The guys talk about the apparent collision course of the Avalanche and Lightning and whether the Hurricanes and/or Golden Knights can get back into their series. Debates include the Jets-Canadiens matchup, Montreal’s playoff ceiling and where the Maple Leafs should go from here after their latest playoff disappointment. The hosts weigh the betting appeal of the Islanders as their series against the Bruins shifts to Nassau Coliseum and Jets after their long layoff. Other players mentioned include Petr Mrazek, Alex Killorn, Cale Makar, Tyler Toffoli, Mark Scheifele, Jeff Petry, Semyon Varlamov and offseason developments surrounding Seth Jones of the Blue Jackets and Canucks prospect Vasily Podkolzin. 

Pete and Rob are joined by guest Chris Meaney of the FTN Network for his take on the fantasy, DFS and betting landscapes during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys preview Game 7 between the Wild and Golden Knights, including storylines like the Vegas goalie tandem, Minnesota's strong back end and the potential availability of Max Pacioretty plus a stock watch on the idle Avalanche. Meaney gives his insight on the Canadiens' longshot appeal as they extend their series against the favored Maple Leafs, Montreal's reliance on vintage performances from Carey Price and other key series trends. The guys also preview the two confirmed second round series, Bruins vs. Islanders in the MassMutual East Division and Hurricanes vs. Lightning in the Discover Central Division, with series X-factors, matchups and betting angles.

Pete and Rob get you caught up on each series, including reaction to the Capitals and Oilers being eliminated and the surprising Predators hanging around with the heavily favored Hurricanes. The guys discuss the Panthers’ chances of winning their series against the defending champion Lightning and how rookie goalies Spencer Knight and Ilya Sorokin have a bright present and future for their respective teams. The guys are also joined by guest Matt Russell of the Action Network to discuss the betting angles of each remaining first round series, especially how the Wild staved off elimination, and preview the Tuesday and Wednesday slates.

Pete and guest “Waiver Wire” James Harding run through the Stanley Cup Playoff series with reaction, player updates, storylines and best bets. The guys discuss another overtime thriller between the Bruins and Capitals, the slow start for Connor McDavid and the Oilers against the Jets, how Nathan MacKinnon continues to take his game to another level in the postseason and the Avalanche’s lineup if Nazem Kadri is disciplined for his hit in Game 2. The guys also discuss the strong home track records of the Wild and Islanders, the expected return of Sam Bennett from suspension, bounce-back hopes of the Panthers against the Lightning as the series shifts to Tampa Bay and big value on the Canadiens for their highly anticipated series opener against the Maple Leafs. Other players mentioned include Ilya Samsonov, Nick Foligno, Cam Talbot, Zach Hyman, Alex Tuch, Max Pacioretty, Evgeni Malkin and Cole Caufield.

Pete and Rob are joined by guest Nick Alberga of Sportsnet to break down the first three days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with storylines, injury updates, surprises and leanings on each series. The guys discuss the return of elite wing Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning’s futures appeal with their big five healthy. The guys react to Chris Driedger getting the call and Sam Bennett being suspended for Game 2, big performances from rookie goalies Alex Nedeljkovic and Ilya Sorokin and why the Golden Knights have been struggling to finish games when they have 40+ shots. The guys are also joined by Action Network betting analyst Michael Leboff for his Tuesday and Wednesday picks and insight on why the Islanders are undervalued so often in the playoff betting landscape. 

Pete and Rob are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to cover all angles of the NHL betting landscape for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are set to begin Saturday. The guys run through each series with potential upsets, Conn Smythe candidates and X-factors. Leboff makes a case for the Stanley Cup futures appeal of the Jets and Islanders and why past playoff performers like Sidney Crosby and Nikita Kucherov bring wagering value with the ceiling of winning the Conn Smythe. The guys talk about strategies like sticking with your preseason picks over recent trends and also following injury developments closely for an edge over the course of the postseason. Players discussed include Charlie McAvoy, Nikolaj Ehlers, Mike Smith, Evgeny Kuznetsov, MacKenzie Weegar, Tyson Barrie, Anthony Cirelli, Jordan Binnington and also the Nathan MacKinnon injury concern. The hosts also give their final four picks from each division.