Fantasy Hockey Pucks

In this week’s episode of FHP, we’re breaking down the high-stakes chaos of the NHL’s final stretch as we predict who actually survives the wildcard race. With Pittsburgh sliding and Columbus catching fire, we take a hard look at the remaining schedules to forecast the final records and post-season seeding for both conferences. We open with a debate on whether your skill level dictates your right to complain about injuries before diving into the madness of the College Hockey and March Madness brackets. The news cycle is just as frantic—we cover Sidney Crosby’s day-to-day status, the shock firing of Bruce Cassidy in Vegas for John Tortorella, and Porter Martone officially turning pro in Philly. We also go deep on "The AHL Effect" to scout the next wave of NHL stars and wrap things up with a look at the latest trade speculation surrounding Radko Gudas and Auston Matthews.

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Grab a cold one for Episode 103 as we rank our Top 5 beers and dive into a high-stakes sports update. From March Madness brackets and the Frozen Four to the Blue Jays’ season opener, we’re covering all the bases before hitting the ice for a chaotic NHL Wildcard Watch. We break down the Senators' improbable playoff push, the Red Wings' free fall, and whether Steve Yzerman’s seat is finally getting warm. The episode keeps pace with the latest NHL news, featuring rookie debuts for Frondell and Yakemchuck, Paul Maurice’s 2,000-game milestone, and a scorching hot take on a potential first-round upset for the Hurricanes. We also check into the "Panic Room" for Mark Stone and Jake DeBrusk, highlight "League Winners" like Chinakhov and Lafrenière, and scout the Ruck twins in the WHL. We wrap things up by revisiting the Caufield/Kaprizov Rocket bet and giving an honest assessment of who’s actually dominating our Fantrax league.

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In Episode 102 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, Ben and Ant break down a historic week headlined by Alex Ovechkin reaching the incredible 1,000 career goal milestone and the intensifying NHL Wildcard race where the Blue Jackets and Predators are making serious noise. The guys dive into March Madness and the upcoming College Hockey Bracket before debating their Top 10 player rankings for the 2025/26 season, featuring a bold look at Macklin Celebrini’s rapid ascent and what it means for your future fantasy rosters. Finally, the conversation takes a serious turn as they analyze Connor McDavid’s increasingly frosty demeanor with the media and the Oilers' struggles, questioning if the face of the league has finally reached his breaking point.

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In this episode, Ant and Ben dive into the fallout of the Maxx Crosby rescinded trade, debating the ethics of league vetos before shifting gears to the World Baseball Classic and the start of March Madness. The guys break down essential streaming strategies for the fantasy playoffs, highlighting high-upside players like Jeremy Lauzon and Jake McCabe for category coverage. The NHL news cycle is packed as they discuss Sidney Crosby’s return, Leon Draisaitl’s season-ending injury, and the growing tension between Connor McDavid and George Paros. From a blind ranking of random NHL squads to the "Panic Room" outlook for veterans like Victor Hedman and John Tavares, the episode covers everything from the latest ELC signings to Logan Schaefer’s historic Calder Trophy run.

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Celebrating 100 weeks of waiver wire stress and league-winning trades, the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast hits the century mark with a look back at where it all started. In this milestone episode, Ant and Ben reflect on their favorite memories since Episode 1 before diving into a jam-packed sports update covering everything from March Madness brackets and St. Paddy’s aftermath to Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium. The   guys break down the fallout of Auston Matthews being sidelined for the season and Radko Gudas' suspension, while analyzing the fantasy impact of the surging Sabres and the latest wave of rookie arrivals like Ivan Demidov and Jimmy Snuggerud. Between "Panic Room" debates on Trevor Zegras and Sam Reinhart and a deep dive into how they would fix the Bruins and Leafs as GMs for a day, this 100th episode is a tribute to the FHP community and the grind of the fantasy season.

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We open with the chaos of Buffalo’s wild 8–7 win over Tampa Bay, featuring terrible goaltending, tons of goals, and another massive fight. It leads into a bigger conversation about whether fighting is still essential to hockey and why Tampa chose to start their backup goalie in such an important division matchup. 
Around the sports world, we react to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night and whether anyone could ever challenge Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point record. We also check in on the World Baseball Classic and the start of the Formula One season with George Russell taking the first win of 2026. 
Back in the NHL, we discuss winners and losers from the trade deadline, build our tiers for teams the rest of the season, and react to news around the league involving players like Nick Schmaltz, Roope Hintz, Brad Marchand, and Sidney Crosby. We also look at betting value for the NHL’s major awards, open the Panic Room on a few struggling players, and close with thoughts on the JJ Peterka deal, NCAA signings, and dynasty sleepers before wrapping up the show.

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In this episode we include our live reactions to some of the biggest signings and trades at the NHL Trade Deadline.

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In this episode we get into the chaos of NHL trade deadline season. We start by talking about some of our favourite deadline moves ever, from shocking deals to trades that turned out to be perfect fits. From Hall to Boston to O’Reilly in Toronto, we break down the moves that stood out the most.

After a quick life update and a look at what’s happening around the sports world, we dive into projecting the biggest fantasy winners and losers coming out of the deadline. We talk about players who could see their value skyrocket with new opportunities and others who might take a hit depending on where they land.

We also run through the latest trade rumours and deals around the league, including major names potentially on the move and some surprising teams that could shake up the market in the final hours. Then we each predict where some of the biggest names could end up if they are moved.

To wrap things up, we get into what’s on our minds around the league, including the idea of a Robertson for Brady Tkachuk swap and why insiders keep leaking trades before players have even agreed to them.

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In Episode 96, we kick things off by debating our top five single calendar days in sports. We keep it strict, no hypotheticals, just the best guaranteed days on the sports calendar across football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and MMA. From there, we run through a packed stretch in the sports world with league drama heating up, major tournaments right around the corner, and season openers that always bring a different level of energy. We get into our latest waiver wire targets before diving into NHL trade rumors, breaking down who could be buying, who might be selling, and how it could shift the balance for contenders and bubble teams. To close, we share what’s on our mind, from milestone chases and a rising top prospect to big-market pressure and whether one front office is quietly building something long term.

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This week we open with the Gavin McKenna sucker punch and debate whether it was heat of the moment or a real concern for scouts as the draft approaches. Does one incident actually affect his stock?

We break down the Olympic Gold Medal Game, where Auston Matthews and Quinn Hughes come up clutch to secure gold for Team USA, and we ask the tough question about why Connor McDavid still has not delivered on the biggest international stage. We also touch on Sweden’s disappointing showing and a few standout Olympic storylines.

Around the NHL, we react to major injuries and trade rumors involving Sidney Crosby, Mikko Rantanen, Brad Marchand, and Nazem Kadri, then rank our top buyers and sellers as the trade market starts to take shape.

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