2023-24 season preview: Mock draft 2.0; bargains & fades
Pete, Nick and Anna break down the results of the NHL Fantasy on Ice Draft (watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWMYzqKD3Mc) with all the strategies, reaches, stacks and players who surprisingly fell. Players and topics discussed on this episode include the Islanders' sneaky offense, whether to reach for Elias Pettersson, sleeper rookies from training camp and the preseason like Logan St...
41m Sep 28, 2023
41m
2023-24 season preview: Sleepers, breakouts, bounce-backs
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to identify all the sleeper, deep sleeper, breakout and bounce-back candidates for the new season. The crew discusses whether playoff standouts like Adin Hill, Ivan Barbashev, Taylor Hall and Akira Schmid can carry it over, teammate beneficiaries of offseason moves like Seth Jones, Lucas Raymond, Nick Schmaltz and Pavel Z...
44m Sep 21, 2023
44m
2023-24 season preview: Stat projections w/Mike Kelly
Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Mike Kelly of NHL Network and Sportlogiq to discuss fantasy stat projections for the upcoming season. The crew dives into the promising rookie class with skater point and goalie win estimates for Connor Bedard, Devon Levi, Logan Cooley, Tyson Foerster and other big names around the League like Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin, Kirill Kaprizov and Tage Thompson. Ot...
49m Sep 14, 2023
49m
2023-24 season preview: Fantasy mock draft 1.0
Pete, Nick, Anna and guest Chris Meaney take part in a fantasy hockey mock draft for a 12-team league with 18 players per team (216 total) and discuss all the things they learned like what round to start drafting goalies, defenseman strategy after a high-scoring season at the position and how early to tap into this year's star-studded rookie class. The crew discusses reaches throughout the mock...
56m Sep 06, 2023
56m
2023-24 season preview: Erik Karlsson to Penguins & top 250 rankings
Pete, Nick and Anna go around the NHL and have the fantasy spins on major offseason news including Erik Karlsson being traded to the Penguins, Vladimir Tarasenko signing with the Senators, the Bruins losing Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci to retirement, Logan Cooley signing an entry-level deal with the Coyotes and more. They discuss various topics like Karlsson vs. Victor Hedman for the upcom...
39m Aug 28, 2023
39m
2023-24 season preview: Connor Bedard & biggest offseason moves
Pete, Nick and Anna catch up after a flurry of offseason moves, including the Blackhawks drafting generational prospect Connor Bedard after trading for Taylor Hall, Alex DeBrincat being traded to the Red Wings and more. The crew debates Tyler Toffoli with the Devils vs. Pierre-Luc Dubois with the Kings in fantasy for the upcoming season, Detroit vs. Ottawa vs. Buffalo for a coveted playoff spot...
42m Jul 12, 2023
42m
Stanley Cup Final preview: Golden Knights vs. Panthers
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to preview the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers. The guys run through all the important storylines, revenge looks, various props to consider, Conn Smythe Trophy contenders and give their series picks.
32m May 30, 2023
32m
Conference finals preview
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to preview the conference final series: Golden Knights vs. Stars and Hurricanes vs. Panthers. They make their series picks, discuss the top Conn Smythe Trophy candidates (Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky, Roope Hintz, Jack Eichel, Sebastian Aho), identify X-factors from each remaining team, find various longshot betting angles ...
35m May 16, 2023
35m
Second round preview; Conn Smythe Trophy race
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to preview the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with series picks, X-factors, sleepers and various betting angles. They react to the major upsets by the Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken, discuss each team's staying power and identify the contenders and dark horses for the Conn Smythe Trophy, including the case for Matth...
37m May 02, 2023
37m
Action Network Collab: Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss the betting odds for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin Monday, April 17. The guys give their leanings for each first round series, preview the Conn Smythe Trophy market and pinpoint Stanley Cup Final and conference final matchup angles to consider. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of...
44m Apr 14, 2023
44m
Fantasy pool preview for 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Pete Jensen, Nick Alberga and Anna Dua are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview each first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for fantasy pools counting the entire 2023 postseason. The crew debates the top of the rankings (follow along on NHL.com/Fantasy (http://nhl.com/Fantasy) ) and gives their sleepers and X-factors, identifies key injuries and potential returns...
52m Apr 14, 2023
52m
Early keeper / dynasty league preview for 2023-24
Pete and Nick are joined by Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff and the Puck Poolies podcast to discuss all the most intriguing players and prospects around the NHL from a fantasy keeper / dynasty standpoint. The guys debate the second-best keeper option behind Connor McDavid with cases for Leon Draisaitl, Jason Robertson and Jack Hughes. Ellis handicaps the Calder Trophy race for next season, incl...
41m Apr 06, 2023
41m
Top pickups for fantasy championship weeks
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss all the biggest trends for the fantasy championship weeks and playoff races. James give his take on whether the Islanders can hang onto a playoff spot with them, the Panthers, Penguins and Sabres fighting for two spots in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race and the crew identifies some players to target in fantasy from those t...
29m Apr 03, 2023
29m
Fantasy mailbag: Week 24
Pete and Nick break down the Stanley Cup Playoff races, the different avenues to tap into the Panthers in fantasy during their postseason chase and whether the Jets or Flames will get the final spot in the Western Conference. Other players and topics discussed in this show include the keeper league stock of Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram, Devon Levi's upcoming NHL debut for the Sabres against...
25m Mar 30, 2023
25m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 24
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the 24th week of the fantasy season. They cover some sneaky non-contending teams that can make a difference during the fantasy playoffs, including the Coyotes, Canadiens and Blues, and whether the healthy and deep Kings, who got Kevin Fiala back from injury, can win at least one round this postseason. Other players and topics...
32m Mar 27, 2023
32m
Fantasy playoff strategy, Stanley Cup futures with Chris Meaney
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to cover all the fantasy playoff and betting storylines around the NHL. The guys debate the Eastern Conference gauntlet, which fringe playoff team (FLA, NYI, PIT) could put an elite one on upset alert, Frederik Andersen being the X-factor for the Hurricanes this postseason, and Chris says there’s value in the Stars and Kings to win i...
32m Mar 23, 2023
32m
Action Network Collab: Week 23
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss division title races, make/miss playoff angles and the Stanley Cup futures market. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
30m Mar 20, 2023
30m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 23; Levi's long-term upside with Sabres
Pete is back with Nick and "Waiver Wire" James to identify the best pickups for Week 23 and the fantasy playoffs. The guys discuss the fantasy appeal of elite goalie prospect Devon Levi after he signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres, sneaky players like Barrett Hayton, Juuso Valimaki of the Coyotes and Kyle Palmieri and Pierre Engvall of the Islanders and more. Other players and topics...
31m Mar 20, 2023
31m
Week 22 fantasy mailbag: Svechnikov out for the season, are the Hurricanes still cup contenders?
Nick and Anna break down the injury bug hitting the NHL, including Andrei Svechnikov’s season being over. Artturi Lehkonen will miss significant time down the stretch for the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild are finding their way without Kirill Kaprizov. At this time of year there’s fantasy value to be found on non-playoff teams including the Arizona Coyotes and Barrett Hayton, the Chi...
29m Mar 15, 2023
29m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 22
Nick and Anna break down the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 22 to get you ready for fantasy hockey playoffs. The team discusses who to add and drop, including standouts after the trade deadline such as Nino Niederreiter, Rasmus Sandin and Jonathan Quick. When will Timo Meier get it going with the New Jersey Devils? When will the Seattle Kraken finally be taken seriously as a strong f...
33m Mar 13, 2023
33m
Week 21 fantasy mailbag: Sky’s the limit for McDavid, Kaprizov injury, Stanley Cup Futures
Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn of Sirius XM NHL Network Radio to talk the state of the Western Conference, Connor McDavid’s season so far, the Minnesota Wild finding momentum before being hit with an injury to Kirill Kaprizov, the wild card race between the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets. The team discusses the strength of the teams in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning sl...
37m Mar 09, 2023
37m
Action Network Collab: Week 21
Nick Alberga is joined by Jonny Lazarus from the Action Network to assess the market after all the Trade Deadline moves and discuss some teams and players that might be worth future investments.  Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://ap...
27m Mar 06, 2023
27m
Fantasy spin: Deadline winners/losers with Jonny Lazarus; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 21
Nick and Anna are joined by host of the Blue Crew podcast Jonny Lazarus to talk trade deadline aftermath with Patrick Kane coming to the New York Rangers, playoff pictures and Stanley Cup futures, winners and losers of the deadline and more. The team discusses who to add, drop and trade for with fantasy playoffs just around the corner. Faces in new places that are worth monitoring in fantasy in...
33m Mar 06, 2023
33m
Fantasy spin: Kane, Chychrun, Korpisalo, Bertuzzi, Ekholm trades; Week 20 mailbag
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to break down the flurry of trades around the NHL this week, including Patrick Kane to the Rangers, Tyler Bertuzzi to the Bruins, Jakob Chychrun to the Senators, Joonas Korpisalo to the Kings, Mattias Ekholm to the Oilers and more with the fantasy and Stanley Cup Playoff implications. Other players and topics covered include Filip Hronek to the Canucks, Ekho...
37m Mar 02, 2023
37m
Action Network Collab: Week 20
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to assess the market after the Timo Meier trade and discuss some teams and players that might be worth future investments.  Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
27m Feb 27, 2023
27m
Impact of Meier trade on Devils; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 20
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to break down all angles of Timo Meier being traded to the New Jersey Devils with his potential lineup placement and teammate beneficiaries. The guys also have the fantasy spin on sneaky trades sending Ivan Barbashev to the Golden Knights, Tanner Jeannot to the Lightning, Nino Niederreiter to the Jets, Dmitry Orlov to the Bruins, Denis Gur...
33m Feb 27, 2023
33m
2023 Trade Deadline primer with David Pagnotta
Pete and Nick are joined by NHL Network insider and The Fourth Period Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which will be March 3 at 3 p.m. ET. The guys discuss all the big names who could be available, including Patrick Kane, Timo Meier, Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser and also weigh whether to pick up Anthony Duclair of the Panthers with...
35m Feb 23, 2023
35m
Impact of O'Reilly trade on Maple Leafs; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 19
Pete and Nick break down all angles of Ryan O'Reilly being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs and go around the NHL to identify the best pickups for the 19th week of the fantasy season. They discuss what the Oilers can do before the Trade Deadline to address their needs on the back end, the sneaky value of Barrett Hayton and the Coyotes during their long point streak and recent injury returns li...
34m Feb 20, 2023
34m
Hurricanes, Stadium Series talk with tennis star John Isner; Week 18 fantasy mailbag
Pete and Nick are joined by pro tennis player, avid Carolina Hurricanes fan and fantasy hockey enthusiast John Isner before he heads to Raleigh, North Carolina for the NHL Stadium Series on Saturday. The guys discuss the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup futures appeal, stance at the trade deadline, whether he trusts the goalie trio entering the postseason and how coach Rod Brind'Amour once gave him some...
36m Feb 16, 2023
36m
Action Network Collab: Week 18
Nick Alberga is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to assess the market after the Horvat and Tarasenko trades and discuss why the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning are teams worth future investments.  Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the N...
26m Feb 13, 2023
26m
Impact of Tarasenko trade on Rangers; fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 18
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to break down all angles of Vladimir Tarasenko being traded to the New York Rangers and identify the best pickups for the 18th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss Artemi Panarin being the biggest beneficiary, debate Alexis Lafreniere and Anthony Beauvillier for the rest of the season and also Vincent Trocheck vs. Ryan O’Reilly wit...
28m Feb 13, 2023
28m
Chytil-mania; early Horvat, Beauvillier impressions; guest: Jonny Lazarus
Pete and Nick are joined by Jonny Lazarus of Bleacher Report, Action Network and The Blue Crew podcast to go around the League and break down the upcoming slates. The guys react to Filip Chytil's breakout season for the Rangers, Bo Horvat's strong start with the Islanders, Anthony Beauvillier's prime lineup placement with the Canucks and the fantasy impact of Jack Hughes' injury. Other topics c...
30m Feb 09, 2023
30m
All-Star wrap & Fantasy waiver wire pickups after break
Pete, Nick and Anna wrap up NHL All-Star weekend in Florida and identify the best fantasy pickups after the break. Plus, they look ahead to the Trade Deadline on March 3 and players to target in fantasy prior to all the movement.
30m Feb 05, 2023
30m
All-Star Special: Day 1, featuring Aleksander Barkov
Pete, Nick and Anna are at NHL All-Star Weekend and joined by Florida Panthers reporter Jameson Olive (7:15), Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period and SiriusXM (22:23), Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov (43:33), Pete Blackburn from Bally Sports (53:33) and NHL.com's David Satriano (1:07:33). Plus, they answer a bunch of listener questions (33:50).
1hr 23m Feb 02, 2023
1hr 23m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 17
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to break down the best fantasy pickups for Week 17 of the fantasy season. The crew discusses the Hurricanes' array of strong depth players, Dan Vladar outperforming Jacob Markstrom for the Flames this season, some concerns for the Panthers and Islanders and why you should get a piece of Sabres' secondary scorers Victor Olofsson and Owen Power in fantasy. Oth...
30m Jan 30, 2023
30m
Bruins dominance, Trade Deadline rumblings with Pete Blackburn; Week 16 fantasy mailbag
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Pete Blackburn from Bally Sports to go around the NHL and discuss storylines surrounding the Stanley Cup futures and awards markets and Trade Deadline. They lead off with the Bruins' dominance and how expectations have changed compared to the preseason, the ongoing rivalry with the Hurricanes and potential arms race for players like Bo Horvat before the March 3...
35m Jan 26, 2023
35m
Action Network Collab: Week 16
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to react to the Canucks' coaching change from Bruce Boudreau to Rick Tocchet and break down where the value may lie during the 16th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
31m Jan 23, 2023
31m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 16; Canucks' coaching change reaction
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to run through all the best pickups around the NHL for the 16th week of the fantasy season. They react to the Vancouver Canucks firing Bruce Boudreau and hiring Rick Tocchet and identify potential beneficiaries of the coaching change, namely Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko (once he returns from injury) and Conor Garland. The crew also debates...
37m Jan 23, 2023
37m
Week 15 fantasy mailbag; Evander Kane returns
Pete and Nick are joined by Ben Zweiman of DraftKings Nation to go around the NHL and discuss season-long fantasy, DFS and betting trends. The guys cover the return of Evander Kane this week for the Oilers and the Bruins dominance in fantasy and far reach in the the NHL Awards market. Other players and topics covered include Devon Toews and Sam Girard from the Avalanche with the Cale Makar inju...
34m Jan 19, 2023
34m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 15
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to run through all the best pickups around the NHL for the 15th week of the fantasy season. They discuss the ripple effect of Evander Kane's upcoming return on the Oilers, Valeri Nichushkin's impact on the Avalanche's bounce-back appeal and the inconsistency of the Red Wings this season. Other players and topics discussed are the trade value of Patrick Kane ...
34m Jan 17, 2023
34m
Week 14 fantasy mailbag; Frederik Andersen's value; halfway point storylines; guest Chris Meaney
Pete and Nick are joined by Chris Meaney of FTN Network to go around the NHL and discuss the biggest storylines in fantasy and betting. They dive into the three-goalie situations in Carolina (with Frederik Andersen nearing a return) and Buffalo with fantasy strategies, break down the Patrick Kane trade and injury rumblings and the impact of Chris Kreider's injury on Alexis Lafreniere. Other top...
34m Jan 12, 2023
34m
Action Network Collab: Week 14; Awards races at halfway mark
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 14th week of NHL action. They also react to big-picture betting storylines and NHL Awards races at the halfway point of the season. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL sea...
29m Jan 09, 2023
29m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 14
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to run through all the best pickups around the NHL for the 14th week of the fantasy season. The guys debate recently returned Capitals forwards Tom Wilson and Nicklas Backstrom and the sustainability of the Sabres and rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Other players and topics covered include the ceilings of Max Pacioretty with the Hurric...
29m Jan 09, 2023
29m
Week 13 fantasy mailbag; Eichel's return, Pacioretty, Add/Drops
Nick is joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM's NHL Radio to answer fan questions on Jack Eichel, Max Pacioretty, Cole Caufield, Jakub Vrana and Thatcher Demko. They look at potential landing spots for Patrick Kane and try to predict how high Connor Bedard will go in fantasy drafts next season.
36m Jan 05, 2023
36m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 13
Pete and Anna are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best players to add for the 13th week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses the goalie situation in Carolina, how to tap into the LA Kings, the upside of Ryan Hartman and the emerging Detroit Red Wings. They also answer a bunch of listener questions and look at ways to take advantage of this week's schedule in fantasy.
31m Jan 03, 2023
31m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups, mailbag for Week 12
Pete and Nick catch up after the holiday break with all the best pickups and trends around the NHL. They discuss Erik Gustafsson’s upside on the Capitals’ first power play with John Carlson injured, the value of Coyotes players like Nick Schmaltz and Shayne Gostisbehere and preview the NHL Winter Classic between the Bruins and Penguins. They touch on players nearing returns from injuries soon, ...
29m Dec 29, 2022
29m
Week 11 fantasy mailbag; MVPs, surprises at holiday break
Pete and Nick take fan questions about players around the NHL as we approach the holiday break. They discuss fantasy MVP candidates based on average draft position including Tage Thompson, Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Pyotr Kochetkov, the Maple Leafs goalie tandem of Ilya Samsonov and Matt Murray and others. Other players and topics discussed include the state of the Panthers, Alexandar Geo...
28m Dec 22, 2022
28m
Action Network Collab: Week 11
Nick Alberga is joined by Nick Martin from Action Network to take a look at the week ahead and break down where the value may lie during the 11th week of NHL action. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
24m Dec 19, 2022
24m
Fantasy waiver wire pickups: Week 11
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to identify the best players to add for the 11th week of the fantasy season. The crew discusses bargain players with sneaky fantasy upside around the NHL, including Sam Steel of the Wild and Conor Timmins of the Maple Leafs and the upside of Jakub Vrana of the Red Wings and Josh Norris of the Senators ahead of their upcoming returns. Other...
27m Dec 19, 2022
27m
Impact of Ovechkin’s 800th goal; Week 10 fantasy mailbag
Pete and Nick are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to discuss Alex Ovechkin’s latest milestone, his chances at the Rocket Richard and Capitals teammate beneficiaries including Dylan Strome, Conor Sheary, Charlie Lindgren and Anthony Mantha. Other topics covered include Bo Horvat vs. Brock Boeser with all the trade rumblings surrounding each Canucks forward, concerns about the F...
36m Dec 15, 2022
36m