Mailbag Time!

Week 1 of the NHL season is in the books, and our Discord had questions. In this episode, I dig into the best fantasy hockey topics submitted by the Apples & Ginos community:

✅ Early breakouts – real or fake?

✅ Line changes & deployment trends

✅ Goalie chaos (of course…)

✅ Buy-low and sell-high candidates

✅ Players to add, hold, or drop

✅ Overreactions vs. legit concerns

I’m breaking down everything you need to know after the first week to help you make smarter moves and get ahead of your league mates. Let's get to BIZ!

Have a question for the next Mailbag? Join the Discord and be part of the show!

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed

decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

Must-Add Players & Best Schedules for Next Week! | Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Targets

It’s WAIVER WIRE SATURDAY! Blake & Nate break down the best NHL schedules for the upcoming fantasy week and show you exactly who to add (and who to drop) to maximize games played, category coverage, and scoring potential.In this episode:

✅ Teams with the BEST schedules next week

✅ Must-add waiver wire targets you need before your league mates

✅ Sneaky streamers with off-night value

✅ Players to DROP or avoid

✅ Strategy tips to win your weekly matchup

Whether you’re playing categories or points leagues, this show gives you the edge you need to dominate next week.

⏰ New episodes EVERY SATURDAY!

Make sure to subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss a waiver wire cheat code!

💬 Drop your waiver questions in the comments!Who are YOU adding this week?

Timestamps:

01:27 - Newsies

07:55 - Schedule Attack

09:59 - Worst Teams to Stream

30:43 - Best Teams to Stream

1:00:47 - Best Players to Stream RANKED

1:03:47 - Long-term Holds

1:12:54 - Head to Head Streamer Deathmatch

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

Join Evan, Ryan, and Brian as they dive into week 1 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!

We’re going LIVE for a Fantasy Hockey Head-to-Head Points League Draft with some of the best creators in the fantasy hockey world! 🏒

🔥I’ll be joined by:

FantasyTipped

FantasyPuck

DataDraft

Data Driven Hockey

Fantasy Hockey Life

Dobber Hockey

Five Hole Fantasy Hockey…and more!

We’ll be drafting 12 teams in real time, breaking down picks as they happen, and battling it out for bragging rights all season long. If you’re looking for insights on player value, draft strategy, sleepers, and busts for your own fantasy hockey league, you won’t want to miss this.

📅 Format: Head-to-Head Points League

📺 Event: LIVE Draft with 12 Content Creators

🏆 Goal: To claim the crown as the best fantasy hockey manager in the creator community!

👉 Drop your questions in the live chat, share your own draft takes, and hang out with us for a night of fantasy hockey fun.#FantasyHockey #FantasyHockeyDraft #NHLFantasy

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

Nate goes over the latest news in the NHL, reviews what meagre strategy elements there are to exploit in Week 1, and drops 3 hot takes from Blake and 3 of his own for the 2025-26 season. What's your hottest take?

Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League waiting list to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:

https://applesandginos.com/apl/

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:

Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a

Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos

Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

🎧 Listen to the podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637

All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos

#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos

Nate & Blake live stream the Tier 1 Ullmark division draft of the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL), featuring some of the best competition in the fantasy hockey sphere.

Scoring Settings:

Skaters: G = 5 / A = 3.75 / SOG = 0.5 / HIT = 0.3 / BLK = 0.6

Goalies: W = 2.75 / GA = -1.5 / SV = 0.35 / SHO = 3

Roster Settings: 3 C / 3 LW / 3 RW / 4 D / 1 UTIL/ 2 G / 4 BN / 5 IR+

Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League waiting list to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:

https://applesandginos.com/apl/

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:

Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a

Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos

Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

🎧 Listen to the podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637

All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos

#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos

The guys introduce a new segment - Trade Talks! Highlighting news around the league, how it may impact lineups and ultimately your fantasy roster. The guys review potential trade targets you should have on your radar and even walk through a real time trade discussion between Evan and Ryan (with Brian as the moderator).

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league.

Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:   / @applesginos  

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/wel... – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:Discord:   / discord  Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram:   / applesginos  TikTok:   / applesandginos  

🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl5...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos

Nate live streams a $100 USD buy-in bangers categories league draft. He is gobsmacked by how far Rasmus Dahlin falls and by how much the league values a single category. Final team posted at:

https://x.com/ApplesGinos/status/1973222988523905129

Scoring Categories:

Skaters:

G

A

P

PPG

PPP

SOG

HIT

BLK

+/-

FW

Goalies:

W

GAA

SV

SHO

Roster Settings:

2 C

2 LW

2 RW

2 W

2 F

4 D

1 UTIL

2 G

7 BN

Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:

https://applesandginos.com/apl/

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:

https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos

📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.

💬 Join the community:

Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a

Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos

Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

🎧 Listen to the podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637

All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos

#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos

Who’s the best left winger in fantasy hockey for 2025-26?

🚨 In this episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Blake breaks down the Top 10 Left Wingers for both points leagues and categories leagues.

We cover the elite names like Kirill Kaprizov, Brady Tkachuk, Artemi Panarin, and Jason Robertson, while also highlighting sneaky multi-cat gems and players who can outperform their draft slots. Whether you’re chasing pure scoring upside or category dominance, these rankings will help you crush your draft.

Perfect for: Fantasy hockey managers prepping for their drafts in Yahoo, ESPN, Fantrax, or Dynasty leagues.

Let's get to BIZ!

Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!

Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos

Nate details how to deploy the #ZeroG draft strategy in your 2025-26 drafts to maximize value at both the goaltender and skater positions and runs down his goalie tiers. Where would YOU draft Linus Ullmark this year?

Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!

Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos