Show Notes
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney react to Kiefer Sherwood being traded to the San Jose Sharks and also preview Mitch Marner’s first game back in Toronto on Friday and Anthony Stolarz’s upcoming return for the Maple Leafs. The guys discuss Josh Doan’s new contract with the Buffalo Sabres, whether the Montreal Canadiens or Detroit Red Wings should be buyers at the NHL Trade Deadline and take mailbag questions on Darren Raddysh’s value when Victor Hedman returns, as well as buy-low options from the New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week, including a same-game parlay for Canadiens-Sabres.
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The guys answer fantasy mailbag questions about the returns of Seth Jarvis, Jake Sanderson and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and the Florida Panthers' goalie situation with Jacob Markstrom out. Other topics include external goalie replacement options, buy-low candidates like Wyatt Johnston, Brayden Point and Adrian Kempe, Matvei Michkov's fantasy resurgence and more. Then, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week, including some plays for the NHL Heritage Classic between the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.
The guys catch up after all the weekend action with discussions on the Florida Panthers’ offensive outburst, most notably Brady Tkachuk’s back-to-back hat tricks and Seth Jones' dominance, the Edmonton Oilers’ improved fantasy outlook under Mike Babcock, Jake Oettinger’s hot start to the season for the Dallas Stars and the sustainability of other surprising players around the League. The crew also breaks down the top 10 waiver wire pickups of the week, including Calder Trophy contender Ivar Stenberg, sneaky rookies Trevor Connelly and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, as well as options at other positions like Philip Broberg, Neal Pionk, Adin Hill and Alex Nedeljkovic. Then, in the betting segment, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games.
The guys take mailbag questions on various sell-high candidates, including Vasily Podkolzin, Alexis Lafrenière and Elias Pettersson, the Montreal Canadiens goalie debate between Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes and whether to drop veterans Alex Ovechkin and Victor Hedman with their slow starts and low ice time early on this season. Other questions answered include where San Jose Sharks rookie Ivar Stenberg fits into the Calder Trophy race, what to do with struggling Philadelphia Flyers players and a potential sneaky pickup in Michael Brandsegg-Nygård of the Detroit Red Wings. Then, the guys give their sides and props to consider for the rest of the week, including the value surrounding the Seattle Kraken's offense, along with advice for the "NHL Fantasy Stars" game.
The crew discusses the hottest fantasy pickups around the NHL, including goalie Dylan Garand after the season-ending injury to Igor Shesterkin, as well as the impact of Connor Bedard's return on the Chicago Blackhawks. Other players discussed include Gabe Perreault, Jacob Fowler, Viktor Arvidsson, Easton Cowan, defenseman injury replacements and more. Then, in the betting segment, the guys do a wall-to-wall preview of the 16-game Frozen Frenzy slate with picks, props and storylines around the League.
The guys answer Week 2 fan mailbag questions, including whether to be patient with slow-starting Brady Tkachuk and Porter Martone, level of trust in Devon Levi and Stuart Skinner during their solid starts to the season, how to tap into the loaded Washington Capitals offense and replacement options for Macklin Celebrini. Other topics covered include Dylan Larkin's fantasy value after his strong season debut for the Detroit Red Wings, what to do with Connor Hellebuyck as his absence continues, Quinton Byfield vs. JJ Peterka and other goalie options to consider. Then, the guys give their favorite sides, player props and "NHL Fantasy Stars' advice for the rest of the week, including why Nick Schmaltz deserves more respect.