The Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast

NHL Week 3 promises more excitement, and we're back with another episode to cover all the details regarding the schedule and must-add waiver wire targets.

Highlights: 

• Edge Work - NHL Schedule & Waiver Wire Targets For Week 3!
• Tyler's Take. You don't want to miss this!
• Connor McDavid. How does his injury affect the Oilers? 
• Ryan Lotsberg. It's Not ALL Bad, Oilers Fans!
• 6 Teams - play 4 games this week
• Josh Norris! Looks great coming off a long term injury. Will it last the rest of the season?  
• Who is Nick Schmaltz? The Arizona Coyote is off to a hot start this season in the desert and does anyone know it? 
• Matheson does it all! Matheson really does do it all 5v5, PP1, PK and he plays 4 games this week and is available in 67% of Yahoo leagues!
• Elvis is in the building!. Looking for a streaming option in net next week? The Blue Jackets best option should play 3 games next week and is available in 66% of Yahoo leagues!

'Hacks Hangout' On EST

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

If you like the content we are producing, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite directory; and consider leaving a 5-Star Review so more people can find our show. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

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In This Episode:  

• Hacks Highlights - The Mayor of Nashville returns! - Highlight reel for McDavid? - Is it to late to pickup Kochetkov? - The return of Josh Norris and lots more!
• Ask The Hacks - Seth Jones or Jake Sanderson? Thoughts on Lucas Raymond and Evander Kane?  Would the Hacks accept this trade...? 
• Hot & Not -  Corey Perry HOT? The Seattle Kraken NOT? Listen in to who is Hot and who is Not!

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

Send us your fantasy hockey mailbag questions! Reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or on our website. Also, if you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast directory of choice - it really helps other listeners find us.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

The first week of the NHL season is in the books, and what a week it was! Week 2 promises more excitement, and we're back with another episode to cover all the details regarding the schedule and must-add waiver wire targets.

Highlights: 

• Edge Work - NHL Schedule & Waiver Wire Targets For Week 1!
• Edmonton's Goaltending A Serious Issue.
• Auston Matthews. Just the second player to score hat tricks in back-to-back games to start the regular season! 
• Arizona, Calgary, Detroit - All play 4 games this week. 
• Boone Jenner! Speaking of hat tricks, the Blue Jackets captain does not get enough respect given his goal-scoring prowess and category coverage. Just 36% rostered in Yahoo. 
• More From Monahan? The former Calgary Flame looked pretty good against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, scoring the game-winning goal shorthanded. 
• Klingberg Killing It! Us Hacks were on board with Klingberg taking over the power play in Toronto, and that is the reality for now - sorry Morgan Rielly owners...
• Vejmelka Viable. Looking for a streaming option in net next week? The Yotes best option should play 3 games next week and is available in 60% of Yahoo leagues!

'Hacks Hangout' On EST

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

If you like the content we are producing, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite directory; and consider leaving a 5-Star Review so more people can find our show. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

In This Episode:  

• Hacks Highlights - Disastrous start for Jack Campbell and the Edmonton Oilers. Miraculous start for Brock Boeser! Connor Bedard as advertised! Auston Matthews erupts against the Habs. Owen Power, Mark Scheifele, and Connor Hellebuyck all sign extensions. Mattias Ekholm still dealing with lower-body injury, and more.
• Ask The Hacks - Thoughts on Josh Norris? Veto-Worthy Trade? Gabe Vilardi or Lukas Reichel?  Andrei Svechnikov or Filip Forsberg? Chandler Stephenson, Nick Paul or Filip Chytil? 

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

Send us your fantasy hockey mailbag questions! Reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or on our website. Also, if you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast directory of choice - it really helps other listeners find us.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

The NHL is back! Thank you again to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in - you're support is greatly appreciated.

The Hacks shake off the rust after the Thanksgiving weekend for our NHL fantasy hockey week 1 preview. We covered the details of the schedule and must-add waiver wire targets to consider as the fantasy season kicks off.

Highlights: 

• Edge Work - NHL Schedule & Waiver Wire Targets For Week 1!
• O'Reilly Ramps Up. Ryan O'Reilly looked fantastic in the first game of the season for the Nashville Predators; just 17%  rostered in Yahoo (51% in Fantrax)!
• Rust Rebound? Bryan Rust looked good in the first game of the season against the Chicago Blackhawks, and is receiving prime deployment. 
• Crowning Cam? Will it be Cam Talbot or Pheonix Copley seeing the bulk of the starts in Los Angeles? 
• Can Calen Contribute? Calen Addison looks to be an impact player in 2023-2024, particularly on the power play. 

'Hacks Hangout' On EST

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

If you like the content we are producing, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite directory; and consider leaving a 5-Star Review so more people can find our show. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

In This Episode:  

• Pre-Season Discussion & Observations - Jack Campbell, Connor Brown, Gabe Vilardi, Zach Benson, Connor Bedard, Jesper Bratt, Jakob Vrana, Mikko Rantanen, and more!
• Fantasy Hockey Mailbag Segment - Ryan Johansen or Matt Coronato? Shea Theodore or Zach Werenski?
• Interesting Player & Team Futures Bets - 40+ Goals for Cole Caufield? 150+ Points for Connor McDavid? Over/Under on 97.5 Points for Pittsburgh? 
• 2023-2024 Sleeper Candidates

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

Send us your fantasy hockey mailbag questions! Reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or on our website. Also, if you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast directory of choice - it really helps other listeners find us.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Welcome back - Nate Groot-Nibbelink! Founder and host of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast; originator of the Zero G draft strategy; and contributor to Yahoo Fantasy Sports. If you're considering fading goaltenders and/or defensemen in 2023-2024, then this is an episode you will not want to miss! 

Highlights: 

• Pre-Season Discussion - Andrei Vasilevskiy Fallout, Tyler Toffoli's Ceiling, Erik Karlsson's Penguins Debut (and Kris Letang's Value). 
• Nate's Draft Preparation & Strategy
• Zero G Targets - Jacob Markstrom, Philipp Grubauer, Karel Vejmelka and more!
• Zero D Targets - Michael Matheson, Sean Durzi, Gustav Forsling and more!

If you like the content we are producing, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite directory; and consider leaving a 5-Star Review so more people can find our show. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), Flip Livingstone (Locked On Fantasy Hockey, Dobber Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

This week on the 'Hacks Hangout' on Edmonton Sports Talk, Victor Nuno joins us to talk fantasy hockey. In particular, we covered: 

• Pre-Season Discussion & Observations
• Fantasy Hockey Mailbag Segment
• Colossal Calder Class
• General Draft Strategy & Observations

As always, it was a fascinating conversation with one of the smartest fantasy hockey minds around - check it out!

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice.

Send us your fantasy hockey mailbag questions! Reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or on our website. Also, if you enjoy our content, please consider leaving a 5-Star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast directory of choice - it really helps other listeners find us. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Ian Gooding (Managing Editor for Dobber Hockey) stops by to talk draft strategy, early mock draft observations, answer mailbag questions, discuss the top 10 centers and wingers (along with our projections and his thoughts for each), and more! 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Some of our favorite fantasy hockey resources heading into the regular season
• Ian's thoughts on Zero G as a draft strategy, along with a few late-round options
• Is Zero D a thing now too? 
• Connor Bedard projection, and where to take him in drafts? What about other rookies like Adam Fantilli or Logan Cooley? 
• Is David Pastrnak going too high? Should we be concerned about his production in Boston this year? 
•  Where should Brady Tkachuk go in banger league formats? 
• Expectations for Josh Morrissey in 2023-2024
• Does Cole Caufield have 50-goal upside? 

If you like the content we are producing, please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite directory; and consider leaving a 5-Star Review so more people can find our show. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), Flip Livingstone (Locked On Fantasy Hockey, Dobber Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

This week, Blake Creamer joins us to discuss team updates as training camp opens (specifically around William Nylander for the Leafs, and Gabe Vilardi for the Jets); the Edmonton Oilers; Blake's player projections for 2023-2024; general draft strategy and mock draft observations; and an abbreviated ADP Battle for the first 10 rounds! 

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice. 

Send us your fantasy hockey mailbag questions! Reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or on our website. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Devon and Bruce hold down the fort, covering part 2 of the Metropolitan Division Fantasy Preview! This is the last of our divisional previews for the 2023-2024 season; next week the focus will shift - expect some very interesting guests for the next few weeks. 

Episode 124 will cover the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders.

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved/declined? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Wednesdays at 9 PM MST, Devon, Bruce, Tyler, and John will be LIVE on Edmonton's newest digital radio station - Edmonton Sports Talk! A special guest will be joining us each week to chat all things fantasy hockey in a 'hangout' or round table format.

A regular rotation has been formed for the 2023-2024 season that will include special guests Jason Chen (The Hockey News), Victor Nuno (Elite Prospects/EP Rinkside, Dobber Prospect Report, Fantasy Hockey Life), Blake Creamer (Apples & Ginos), Nate-Groot Nibbelink (Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey), Flip Livingstone (Locked On Fantasy Hockey, Dobber Hockey), and Ian Gooding (Dobber Hockey).

This week, Jason Chen joins us to discuss his new podcast - Sleepers & Keepers - which he co-hosts with Michael Amato (Sportsnet, GoaliePost.com); the Pacific Division, draft strategy, listener questions, and in-depth player discussion.

All episodes will be streamed at YouTube.com/HeavyHockey and posted to our podcast feed - so subscribe to your platform of choice. 

Send us your fantasy hockey mailbag questions! Reach out on Twitter, Instagram, or on our website. 

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

This week the Hacks are handling part one of the Metropolitan Division without a special guest; but that doesn't make the episode any less special, right?

Episode 122 will cover the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals.

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved/declined? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Hey Hacks Fans!

ICYMI: Fantasy Hockey Hacks (and OilersLive) will be hosting a LIVE digital radio show each week on Edmonton Sports Talk. Ryan Lotsberg wrote a great article over at HeavyHockey.com that provides all the details. Be sure to tune in every Wednesday at 9 PM MST over at EdmontonSportsTalk.com! 

The format will vary from our regular weekly episodes, which will be released Sunday nights during the regular season; however, we think our listeners will appreciate the round table format, and an incredible rotation of guests that includes: 

• Victor Nuno - EP Rinkside/Elite Prospects, Dobber Prospects Report, Fantasy Hockey Life
• Nate Groot-Nibbelink - Apples & Ginos, Yahoo Fantasy Hockey
• Blake Creamer - Apples & Ginos (Cream of the Crop)
• Flip Livingstone - Locked On Fantasy Hockey, Dobber Hockey
• Ian Gooding - Managing Editor - Dobber Hockey
• Jason Chen - The Hockey News (Fantasy)

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

 Special guest Michael Amato - Fantasy hockey contributor for Sportsnet, and Managing Editor for GoaliePost.com (Dobber Hockey) - joins us for part 2 of our 2023-2024 Atlantic Division Fantasy Hockey Preview!

Episode 121 will cover the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved/declined? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

 Special guest Flip Livingstone - host for the Locked On Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Senior Writer for Dobber Hockey, on-air talent & betting content for Pick Boss - joins us for part 1 of our Atlantic Division Fantasy Hockey Preview!

Episode 120 will cover the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Florida Panthers.

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved/declined? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Special guest Jason Chen - The Hockey News Fantasy Writer, Editor, and Site Manager. Contributor for @RotoWireNHL, Yahoo Sports (NHL), Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Winner - joins us for part 2 of our Central Division Fantasy Hockey Preview!

Episode 119 will cover the Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets.

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved/declined? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Special guest Steven Ellis - Associate Editor and Prospect Analyst for Daily Faceoff; and Co-Host of the Puck Poolies Podcast - joined us for part 1 of our Central Division Fantasy Hockey Preview!

Episode 118 will cover the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, and Dallas Stars.

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved/declined? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Special guest Caleb Kerney - Edmonton Oilers site editor, contributor, and credentialed writer at The Hockey News joins us for part 2 of our Pacific Division Fantasy Hockey Preview!

Episode 117 will cover the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Seattle Kraken, and Vancouver Canucks. As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved, declined, or remain unchanged? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

Matt Larkin - Managing Editor & Senior Writer at Daily Faceoff; and co-host of the Puck Poolies Podcast joins Devon for part 1 of our Pacific Division Fantasy Hockey Preview! 

As we do each off-season on the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, we are going to assess each NHL division (and team) based on results from the previous season; as well as any changes that were made as a result of the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency. 

• Which teams improved, declined, or remained largely the same? 
• Team Statistics
• Schedule Notes
• Key Additions & Departures
• Player Projections For  2023-2024, and more.

Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com