Fantasy Hockey Pucks

As the puck drops on the 2026/27 NHL campaign, the boys are back for Episode 114 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast. FHP kick off the new season by unpacking all the opening week chaos. We break down the massive blockbuster moves around the league, including Kirill Marchenko heading to the Toronto Maple Leafs, alongside the early injury updates and goalie storylines you need to track. Plus, we share our first official batch of overreactions, hot takes, and waiver wire targets to help you navigate the opening month of fantasy hockey.

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Welcome back to the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast season opener, where we dive into the 2026/27 campaign by breaking down massive new NHL cap numbers, essential draft strategies across Standard, Banger, Categories, and Roto leagues, and their locked-in breakout and bounce-back candidates like Igor Chernyshov, Timo Meier, Marco Kasper, and Dylan Strome. 

Brought to you by Citrus Fantasy Sports. Head to citrusfantasysports.com/go/fhp to start your league, explore player projections, and put the Armchair GM and draft kits to work this season.

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Welcome back to Episode 112 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast! We're diving headfirst into the ultimate fantasy prep as we drop our biggest top 5 sleepers and busts for the upcoming season, break down winning draft strategies for Standard, Banger (BANGOS), and Categories leagues, and talk early-season trades.

Get your squad prepped, check out our sponsor over at citrusfantasysports.com/go/fhp, and let's drop the puck!

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Welcome back to Episode 111 of the FHP podcast, "The Prospect Problem," where we dive into training camp battles, opening week rookie spotlights, and essential defensemen and goalie tier breaks. We break down dynasty startup strategies, specifically focusing on when to pull the trigger on elite franchise prospects like Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg over safe veterans, alongside the latest NHL camp updates, early injury reports, and a look at the Hronek trade blockbuster.

A massive shout out to our presenting sponsor, Citrus Fantasy Sports. If you want a hockey-first platform built with advanced analytics, Citrus Insights, Stormy your AI GM, Armchair GM team management, and hockey arcade games all in one place, head over to https://citrusfantasysports.com/go/fhp.

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Hockey is officially back as we return for Episode 110 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast to break down a massive summer of NHL movement, blockbuster trade requests, high-profile contract extensions, and a comprehensive 32-team division-by-division preview. Tune in to catch up on all the latest league news following the Carolina Hurricanes' championship run, get fully prepped for your upcoming fantasy drafts, and check out daily player rankings dropping on Instagram. Make sure to head over to Citrus Fantasy Sports, our presenting sponsor and the ultimate hockey-first platform featuring advanced analytics and Stormy, your AI GM, to start your fantasy league today. (https://citrusfantasysports.com/)

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Get ready for the most grueling post-season in sports with our full 2026 NHL Playoff Preview. In Fantasy Hockey Pucks Episode 109, we debate the ethics of bandwagoning before diving into a deep analysis of every first-round matchup, from the domination of the Avalanche over the Kings to the "real ECF" showdown between the Lightning and Canadiens. We break down the betting favorites, identify "Hidden Heroes" like Logan Stankoven and Jakub Dobes who could swing a series, and share essential strategies for transitioning your fantasy hockey mindset from the regular season to a playoff bracket. Top it all off with our boldest hot takes—including a potential 8-0 run for the Canes—to get you fully prepared for when we drop the puck on the road to the Cup.

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The race to the postseason is reaching a boiling point, and Episode 108 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast breaks down every major shift in the landscape. We honor the legendary careers of Jonathan Quick and Joe Bowen as they announce their retirements, recap Denver’s dominant Frozen Four victory led by Johnny Hicks, and analyze the fallout of the latest Wildcard eliminations. Plus, with the boys dropping their boldest hot takes for the 2026-27 season and debating the future of Morgan Rielly in Toronto, this is an episode you can't miss so let’s… drop the puck!

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In this episode of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, we’re breaking down a chaotic week in the NHL as the playoff race hits a fever pitch. We start with the massive coaching and front-office shakeups, including Pete DeBoer taking the reins in Long Island and the sudden GM vacancies in New Jersey and Toronto. We dive deep into the Wild Card standings, where the Eastern Conference has turned into a total logjam while the Western race begins to thin out. Plus, we analyze the "Panic Room" candidates Matty Beniers and Mackenzie Weegar, evaluate the next generation of stars like Porter Martone and James Hagens, and debate whether the league should lean into nostalgia by hosting retro games in cities like Quebec and Hartford.

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Happy Easter, FHP fam! In this special holiday edition of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, we are diving into the "Young N Old" debate as Ben and Ant draft the most valuable player at every single age in the NHL, from the 18 year old phenoms to the 40+ legends like Ovechkin. We also break down the heated debate over the NHL point system, looking at the LA Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins to see if a 3 point regulation win system would finally fix the standings. Stick around for a 2020s stat leaders Sporcle challenge to see if we actually know our puck history as well as we think. We will be back to our regular schedule next week, but for now, enjoy the holiday and we will catch you the next time we drop the puck!

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In Episode 105, the boys drop the puck with a heated debate on texting etiquette before diving into a massive week in sports. The headlines are dominated by the shocking dismissal of Brad Treliving, leading to a deep dive into Keith Pelley’s recent press conference and a breakdown of potential GM successors ranging from Doug Armstrong to Jason Spezza. Beyond the front office drama, the episode covers a whirlwind of sports updates including Tiger Woods, Italy’s World Cup struggles, and the return of baseball, followed by a comprehensive tour of the NHL landscape. From the rising Capitals and Flyers to the plummeting Senators and Red Wings, no playoff race is left untouched. The show wraps up with a high-stakes Sporcle challenge on 2020s scorers, a trip to the "Panic Room" to discuss Ryan O’Reilly and Connor McMichael, and a final reflection on the cultural differences between the Blue Jays and the Leafs.

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Thanks for listening and we’ll catch you the next time that we drop the puck.