Pete and Nick cover all eight first-round series with storylines and fantasy and betting implications. The guys react to bounce-back efforts by the Lightning, Wild and Oilers, the impact of goalie injuries in Carolina and Pittsburgh and how the Hurricanes have dominated the Bruins to this point in the season series. Other players and topics covered include the Capitals’ longshot appeal, Kirill Kaprizov, Kasperi Kapanen, Evander Kane, Evan Bouchard, Sergei Bobrovsky, Pyotr Kochetkov, Louis Doming...
May 05, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network and The Action Network Sports Betting Podcast to cover all angles of the NHL betting landscape for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are set to begin Monday. The guys run through each Eastern and Western Conference series with potential upsets, Conn Smythe candidates and X-factors.
May 02, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete, Nick and guest Chris Meaney from FTN Network and the "Dangle Bet Celly" podcast have the Stanley Cup Playoffs fantasy pool preview episode with rankings and sleeper lists (available on NHL.com/Fantasy ) for leagues counting the entire 2022 postseason. The guys debate which teams have the best path to make a deep postseason run, whether Auston Matthews is worthy of a top 10 pick, which teams you should consider stacking in playoff pools and whether the Lightning can three-peat as champions....
May 01, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick wrap up the 2021-22 regular season with fantasy hockey and NHL Awards picks around the League. Fantasy MVP candidates include goalies Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom, defensemen Cale Makar and Roman Josi and forwards Jonathan Huberdeau, Kirill Kaprizov, J.T. Miller and more. The guys also discuss the most valuable rookies this season, biggest steals based on average draft position, contract year standouts, biggest surprises among players who went undrafted in fantasy, the best ...
Apr 26, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects to recap the 2021-22 season from a keeper and dynasty league standpoint and look ahead to the upcoming seasons. The guys debate the ceilings of some of the best 25-and-under players, including Moritz Seider, Jack Hughes, Matt Boldy, Spencer Knight and highlight some non-contending teams trending in the right direction (Devils, Sabres, Senators). Robinson provides his observations from scouting Jake Sanderson, future prospects Shane Wrig...
Apr 22, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are going down to the wire with two weeks left in the regular season to help you win your fantasy championship. They discuss Matty Beniers' strong performance since joining the Kraken, how the Canucks are suddenly back in the Stanley Cup Playoff race thanks to their core players and coach Bruce Boudreau and replacement options for injured Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, Bo Horvat and Dylan Larkin. Other players and topics covered in this episode include emerging rookie Vasily Pod...
Apr 19, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio and the Mayo Media Network to discuss all the Stanley Cup Playoff races in the Western Conference, betting angles down the stretch of the season and the chances of teams like the Golden Knights, Stars and Capitals not only getting in but also potentially putting their opponents on upset alert. The guys discuss who to take at No. 1 and 2 in playoff pool rankings this year and where players like Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews and Na...
Apr 14, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to preview the second week of the fantasy hockey playoffs and highlight the best pickups around the League. The guys discuss the impact of Owen Power joining the Buffalo Sabres from Michigan and also other key NCAA signings like Matty Beniers (Kraken), Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets) and Bobby Brink (Flyers). Other players and topics covered include the prospect pool of the Sabres and where they stack up long term in the Atlantic Division, Powe...
Apr 11, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick go around the League to answer fan questions for the first week of the fantasy playoffs. The guys discuss the surprising performances of Mathieu Joseph for the Senators and some of the other top performers and biggest disappointments of the fantasy playoffs so far, most notably struggling Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Lightning. The guys weigh the chances of Tampa Bay three-peating as champions, the ceiling of the Flames this postseason and also cover Jack Hughes’ keeper value after hi...
Apr 07, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network, "Mean Streets" and "Dangle, Bet, Celly" to preview the fantasy hockey playoffs and cover futures trends around the NHL. The guys identify potential Stanley Cup sleepers, including the Bruins, Wild and Golden Knights, and run through the fantasy schedule for the first week of the head-to-head playoffs in most leagues, including teams with the most and fewest games this week and overall. Other topics covered include the optimal Panthers line...
Apr 04, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by “Goalie Master” David Satriano to discuss Robin Lehner’s upcoming return for Vegas and who to consider dropping for him in fantasy. The guys react to the Golden Knights’ improved play and Logan Thompson’s shutout, the season-ending injury to Clayton Keller of the Coyotes and more NHL Trade Deadline reaction around the League. Other players and topics covered include Frank Vatrano’s success with the Rangers, Nikolaj Ehlers and others filling in for Kyle Connor (COVID-1...
Mar 31, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 23rd week of the fantasy season and start of the fantasy playoffs in many leagues. The guys discuss Evgenii Dadonov's resurgence for the Golden Knights after the deadline day trade involving him was invalidated by the NHL and why Logan Thompson and Alec Martinez are also worth considering from Vegas. Other topics include productive rookies Sean Durzi of the Kings, Seth Jarvis of the Hurricanes and ...
Mar 28, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by former NHL player Colby Armstrong and analyst for Sportsnet and the Penguins to expand on the fallout from the NHL Trade Deadline. The guys discuss the potential impact of Rakell with Pittsburgh, sleeper teams to win the Stanley Cup like the Bruins and Capitals, Roman Josi’s Norris Trophy candidacy for the Predators and more. Other players covered in this episode include Andrew Copp with the Rangers, Nico Hischier’s resurgence for the Devils, Kaapo Kahkonen with the S...
Mar 24, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick dissect the biggest moves leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, highlighted by Marc-Andre Fleury to the Wild and Claude Giroux to the Panthers, with the Stanley Cup futures impact on Minnesota and Florida. Other topics discussed include Kaapo Kahkonen to the Sharks, Mark Giordano to the Maple Leafs, Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins, Rickard Rakell to the Penguins, Owen Tippett to the Flyers, Brandon Hagel to the Lightning, Andrew Copp to the Rangers, Artturi Lehkonen to the Avalanche,...
Mar 21, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, NHL Network and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, which is Monday, March 21 at 3 p.m. ET. Pagnotta has the latest news surrounding Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, J.T. Miller, Filip Forsberg, Mark Giordano, Jakob Chychrun, Dylan Strome, Jeff Petry, deadline stances for the Canucks, Predators and Stars and reaction to Tomas Hertl signing a new contract with the Sharks. Pete and Nick also have the f...
Mar 17, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 21st week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss in-house and outside fantasy injury replacements for Gabriel Landeskog of the Avalanche and Jack Campbell of the Maple Leafs and react to Buffalo's upset win against Toronto in the NHL Heritage Classic. Other topics covered include sneaky candidates to be moved before the NHL Trade Deadline on March 21, Jakub Vrana's success since joining the Red Wi...
Mar 14, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by guest Tom Vecchio from FanDuel and the @NHL's "Going All In" segments to talk fantasy and DFS storylines around the League and various futures plays and props. The guys discuss some of the non-contenders who have become sources of fantasy production, including the Coyotes, Senators, Devils and Sabres, Stanley Cup predictions and more. Other topics covered in this show include the Hart Trophy race between Auston Matthews, Igor Shesterkin and others, Thatcher Demko vs. ...
Mar 10, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 20th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss the shocking seven-point performance by Nick Schmaltz of the Coyotes over the weekend and whether he’s worth seriously considering in fantasy, the Bruins’ secondary scoring boost from Erik Haula on a line with David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall and what to make of the Wild’s recent goaltending struggles and their potential NHL Trade Deadline stance. Oth...
Mar 07, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic, Sportlogiq and Sportsnet to go around the League and discuss the biggest fantasy and futures storylines with analytical insight. The crew discusses Cale Makar’s Norris Trophy stock, the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup chances, trial of Andre Burakovsky on the top line, the potential that Sam Girard could be traded before the deadline and more. They also have the impact of Josh Norris’ expected return Thursday for the Senators, Alexis Lafreniere...
Mar 03, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 19th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss how Michael Bunting of the Maple Leafs has emerged as a top Calder Trophy candidate and how Matt Boldy of the Wild could also be in the mix if his strong production continues. The guys have all the reaction to the Stadium Series game in Nashville, the Maple Leafs’ 10-7 win against the Red Wings on Saturday and fantasy replacements on defense after i...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to discuss all the latest fantasy and futures trends around the League. The guys react to Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki’s bounce-back under new coach Martin St. Louis and the latest storylines leading up to the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, including Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, teams that need to make a move and players to target in fantasy trades or pickups before potential moves. The guys debate Caufield vs. Brock Boeser, Patrik La...
Feb 24, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to highlight the best pickups entering the 18th week of the fantasy season. The guys debate goalies Jeremy Swayman vs. Ilya Sorokin for the rest of the season, Anthony Mantha vs. Jakub Vrana with each nearing a return from injury and discuss breakout seasons for Adrian Kempe, Tage Thompson, Robert Thomas and Mason Marchment. Other topics covered include Alex Tuch's keeper appeal with the Sabres, Cole Caufield's bounce-back play for the Cana...
Feb 22, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 17, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 14, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pl...
Feb 10, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 contend...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 dile...
Jan 31, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 wi...
Jan 28, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 27, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
