NHL Fantasy on Ice

The guys discuss Cutter Gauthier's ridiculous goal-scoring surge for the Anaheim Ducks and whether he could win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's goal leader this season. Other topics discussed include hot streaks for goalies Connor Hellebuyck and Pyotr Kochetkov, the Vezina Trophy race, the surprising Nashville Predators and upcoming injury returns like Mathew Barzal, Linus Ullmark, Alex Lyon and more. This week's top fantasy waiver wire pickups include surprising players like Elias Lindholm, Mackie Samoskevich, Tommy Novak, Victor Eklund, Erik Gustafsson and Cam Talbot, and the guys wrap the show with their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.

The guys take mailbag questions from around the League, including discussions on Berkly Catton and the sneaky Seattle Kraken offense, the struggling San Jose Sharks and whether to consider dropping big-name players from the Washington Capitals like Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson. Other topics covered include reaction to the Winnipeg Jets' miraculous comeback, the New Jersey Devils' fantasy surge since the Connor Hellebuyck trade, Boston Bruins forward James Hagens quietly leading all rookies in points, Cutter Gauthier's string of multigoal games for the Anaheim Ducks and more. Then, the crew gives its favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.

The guys catch up after Nikita Kucherov reportedly requested a trade with the potential fantasy ramifications and also discuss what to do with Dylan Larkin in fantasy amidst his ongoing uncertainty with the Detroit Red Wings after he was suspended by the team. The guys also react to the trade sending Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators and Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken. This week’s top 10 waiver wire pickup discussions surround players like Jordan Kyrou, Matvei Gridin, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Tristan Luneau, Jamie Drysdale, Anthony Stolarz and more. Then, the guys wrap the show with their favorite sides and props for the upcoming week, including the potential staying power of Artturi Lehkonen among the NHL goal-scoring leaders.

The guys react to Connor Hellebuyck's debut for the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Fowler's rapid rise for the Montreal Canadiens and answer mailbag questions with their "Trick or Treat" advice ahead of Halloween weekend. Players discussed include Zach Werenski, Sergei Bobrovsky, Alexis Lafreniere, Artturi Lehkonen, Easton Cowan, the Washington Capitals' new duo of Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou and more. The guys also identify some deep league pickups like Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Kent Johnson and Berkley Catton. Then, the guys preview games the rest of the week with picks, props and "NHL Fantasy Stars" lineup advice. 

The guys break down all angles of Connor Hellebuyck being traded to the Devils with the fantasy impact on the goalie rankings, ripple effect on his new team, hidden value of Dawson Mercer going to the Winnipeg Jets and whether New Jersey should be considered a contender to win the Metropolitan Division and/or Stanley Cup. The crew also reacts to Alexander Nikishin finally signing with the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the rest of this week's top 10 waiver wire pickups including Matvei Michkov, Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Roslovic, Joel Farabee, Charle-Edouard D'Astous and more. Then, the guys wrap the show with their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.

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.